Point A.

This car needs some TLC.  Correction...needed some TLC.  It's gotten some, but needs a lot more.  Some of that came out of necessity while we were driving it back, but there is a lot more that's needed to really make this car what I want it to be.  With that in mind I'm going to make this post an initial list of issues.

1. Vinyl stickers.  (Removed 7/5/15)
2. Rear hatch struts blown. (Replaced 7/5/15)
3. Drivers window 90% broken. (Tightened assembly and lubed...90% fixed. 7/5/15)
4. Coilovers/Shocks in rough shape.  I'm going to start by lifting the car up about an inch and see if the KYB struts are actually blown, or just overtaxed by being so low.
5. Front end suspension bushings worn.  Will be replaced by OEM/Aftermarket parts.
6. No spare tire!  Get a spare tire.
7. Pass rear rust.  There is a rust bubble that needs to be taken care of but more than that the entire ridge of the fender has some rust on it under the plastic that needs to be taken care of.  More rust in the rear wheel arches than I expected.
8. Drivers rear rust/dent.  There is a dent in the front of the drivers rear wheel arch, this not being taken care of has led to some rust at the edges of the dent which spread up the wheel arch and on the rear door.
9. Front windshield chips.
10. Flush transmission.  I'm assuming that the condition of the oil and coolant means the trans fluid probably isn't in great shape.
11. BRAKES.  They have about 20% left on the pads and if you brake hard the warped calipers rear their head.  If you keep your distance, and brake slow and easy you can slow down, but this will be one of the first things changed.  Upgrades will be 89 Accord LXi MC, Hawk HP pads, new slotted rotors, braided brake lines.
12. Exhaust has a leak somewhere which is growing as the car is driven.  Custom 2.25" SS will be built.  Not sure on muffler yet.
13. Headlights have condensation in them.  Re-seal and upgrade bulbs.
14. Driver side CV joint clicking at full right lock.  New axle.  I can do that with the alternator.


This is my initial list of things to do.  As I do them I'll make posts at some of the bigger milestones.  Ideally I'll do an OEM rebuild of a D16A6 and throw it in at some point.  Here is to the new project!