Bought this car a month or so Ago and Thought I'd start a "winter beater" thread.I got for $700 and it came with a few little surprises.

-A jdm d15b non vtec (103 hp,102 tq with dual-point) rebuilt
-Brand new snow tires for in the fall/winter
-New Radiator,fuel pump Brake pads and rear shoes/drums.


I had a Si interior from a previous parts car so I installed those.(what a difference from the horrible vinyl)I Also installed a Si tach and the the Passenger side mirror(Dx's only came with one mirror in Canada).Replaced the Pcv valve as well as the o2 sensor.I plan on using this car till the fall while I look for a nice Eg Hatch with a Non-vtec b18 project car.
Open to any criticism or suggestions for cheap/efficient upgrades.

I am in the process on putting a MPFI(have everything but the Dizzy)

I took some pictures last night,I will post more "day" photos and interior shots later.Thanks for looking,Matt.

 

for a "winter" beater, might as well leave it dpfi....why spend more money on it to make it mpfi if your going to just sell it again....

 

dizzy cost me next to nothing and I've never done that "upgrade" before so I thought why not?

 

Because DPFI sucks. Looks good.

 

lol thanks man.It's funny when I merge on the freeway I can feel the more "lag" because of the dual point.The motor is so healthy and to have only 2 injectors is starving it

 

Just got a mishimoto thermostat and a few "like new" rad hoses all for $36

updated pictures added as well.

 

i would totally not make that thing a winter beater...its in nice shape especially for 700

 

Thanks by winter beater I meant cheap transportation lol;Just got a Black special edition lower console I am debating putting in it or selling

 

Rear Disc Conv. from a 90-91 Teggy to stop all that horse power!!! lol

 

lmao; drums are lighter and new,along with the shoes

 

You should ship me the si cluster nice ride

 

what you looking to spend?I think I have a spare,Matt.

 

Common misconception. Swapping rear disc is more of an aesthetic thing than anything (unless you're going "big brake"), drums will stop it just fine.

 

I totally agree I think the drums are like 10-11 pounds lighter a side.


Got a clean si bumper I just installed will upload pictures shortly.

 

typical rust free BC car.....lucky bastard

 

Passenger side has a bad spot


before(with shitty front bumper)





now(si bumper and Lip and new filler piece) $35 well spent

 

Looks like a hot rod in last pic


Idk get me a quote for shipping to 98277

 

sent you a PM.

 

nobody liked the new bumper? I thought it was a night and day difference

 

Paint the molding back to black and you're in business In fact, respray all the moldings with some fresh black while you're at it. You'd be amazed at what a can or 2 of Trim Paint can do for your car overall: moldings, wiper arms, grill, lip, window trim, etc.

 

I agree;just haven't had the time.

$15 and a hour os so of work and you see a big difference.Thanks for the suggestion.

 

the bumper sort of looks the same, except for the color matched molding and lip.
if you do the rest of the trim molding, i say paint it all red.
go for broke.. do the door handles and mirrors too!

that's a clean car man, looks real nice.
i guess they don't use salt on the roads in BC

 

Now ya have to drop it a bit...you don't get that much snow - rain yes...

 

lol I should take pictures of the passenger side rear section

 

I had a set of skunk2 shocks on H+R lowering springs;But I am keeping this car relatively stock. Saving for a Eg(hopefully with a B-series swap)