New Beat owner...from the US!?

[bigB]

Hi Adam, yes the E07A is an interference engine and will cost you thousands if you let the belt snap. I've seen recommendations of changing it every 70,000km.
I use premium gas for better performance, but have used regular occasionally and get some pinging while lugging the engine.
Parts wise, there are many that are interchangeable. Best to just google the part # and see what else it fits.
Best of luck with the new Beat. Pictures! Pictures! Pictures! Please.
Barry.

[Adam S]

Thanks for the Info guys!
I signed up on the FB page.
Not sure how I can give an ECU some TLC, but if I find it I will assure it that "everything will be all right."

I'll get some pictures up when I get the car (6 weeks?) and de-sticker it. The Previous Japanese owner was a big Honda fan, to the point where he stuck many Honda emblems on it, and I think what is a giant Honda with wings (from a Goldwing?) on the dash.
I'll probably trailer the car home, and unless it's been changed recently do the timing belt before driving it.
Luckily Yokahama seems to have a pretty good selection of Beat parts and will ship to the US: http://yokohamamotors.net/store/page61.html
Are there any other good sources that ship to the US?

[old'uns]

TLC is what you do if you have one like this...only thread i could find with pics (Photof***it seems to have claimed most forums pics)
http://www.u-ukhbc.co.uk/vbb/showthr...ing+capacitors


at the age of Beats now and where the ECU is mounted most will either have had them done or need doing

[Adam S]

Interesting. I'll have to look at mine. I didn't know that was a thing that could happen in electronics.
Where is the ECU located on Beats?

[stu g]

Interesting. I'll have to look at mine. I didn't know that was a thing that could happen in electronics.
Where is the ECU located on Beats?

ECU is in the driver compartment, behind a panel behind the passenger seat. There are about six capacitors that need replacing because they blow. Even if you think they look fine, they are so cheap and (if you can solder) easy to replace that it is stupid not to. This shows the location of the capacitors, you can read the specs on the side of each one (or an electrician can do this for you). https://www.goo-net.com/pit/shop/0123346/blog/36537

Stuei

[4Aaron GE]

Are there any other good sources that ship to the US?

Robert Crosbie on the Facebook group is solid. Otherwise, if you're looking for a budget option, I can help out for smaller parts for the next few months as well.

As far as your gas question goes, I've been running on regular with no apparent problems.

Everyone who has done the GD1 brake upgrade says it's highly recommended. I'm in the process of doing it myself. The big advantage would be that GD1 parts are far more available. IE, far more manufacturers make GD1 front rotors than PP1 rotors.

[Mini-NSX]

as far as I have seen almost nothing fits from other honda models. I did find out you can use a civic ef or eg steering wheel hub for an aftermarket steering wheel

[Adam S]

Everyone who has done the GD1 brake upgrade says it's highly recommended. I'm in the process of doing it myself. The big advantage would be that GD1 parts are far more available. IE, far more manufacturers make GD1 front rotors than PP1 rotors.

Thanks, I might have to check into that. What all is needed...caliper, bracket, rotors and pads only? Since we didn't get the DG1 Fit I'm assuming I'd have to import that from Europe as well
For now I'll just start with the timing belt and water pump which are ~$230 from yokohamamotors.net/store/.


One other thing I forgot about is the car has like a race seat, so I am hoping I can find a similar enough Honda seat to swap in the car...
Does anyone know if the seat rails are the same on older Civics and the like?

[old'uns]

i'd suggest getting the car first before you decide what you need rather than like?
750kg car, 86mph max....brakes are adequate, unless yours are completely shot?, tyres are the limiting factor usually and whether you're running with the spare wheel or not makes a difference. small space saver it may be but that little bit of weight helps when it's in there.
i've done a few track days, sprints, not had an issue, even the mountains of Northern Spain down the hairpin roads with discs like these......



the Beat, like a lot of early 90's Kei cars were short production runs, although saying that the Beat ran for 5 yrs or so, and 99% of parts are car specific

seats....'fabbing them shouldn't be too difficult......drivers seat is wider than passenger......a 'normal' sized seat is a tight fit

[Adam S]

Yeah I wasn't planning on replacing the brakes unless they were worn out...but wanted to weigh my options should I need to.
I will be doing a timing belt unless there is a sticker on the engine that shows it's been done recently.

[4Aaron GE]

Thanks, I might have to check into that. What all is needed...caliper, bracket, rotors and pads only? Since we didn't get the DG1 Fit I'm assuming I'd have to import that from Europe as well
For now I'll just start with the timing belt and water pump which are ~$230 from yokohamamotors.net/store/.


One other thing I forgot about is the car has like a race seat, so I am hoping I can find a similar enough Honda seat to swap in the car...
Does anyone know if the seat rails are the same on older Civics and the like?

The seat rails are specific to the Beat, I'm afraid. But yeah, try out the seat, and see how it feels. If you don't like it, hopefully it's a bottom mount seat.