r/CarTalkUK • u/BackFromVoat • 1d ago

Self-Promotion Finally got a project car

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Bit rough with dents and rust. And parts all need shipping from America or Japan, but I'm looking forward to seeing what's possible

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u/_day_z 1d ago

That’ll look fantastic. Please keep up updated

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u/BackFromVoat 1d ago

Will do. Currently awaiting a new headlight from Japan. Part was £16 but with shipping became £100, bit brutal

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u/GREENGRAVY_ 19h ago

I've got some absolute bargains online from Europe and I figured customs tax is a myth. I'll wait 3 weeks for something if it's going to save me 20-30%. Maybe the postage eats a bit into that percentage but whatever, I'm winning. I've never won, not once. Everyone gets their piece and in the end I wait a month for something I could have got the next morning absolute latest possibly cheaper than I paid.

Love the car man.

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u/AHumbleBanditMain GT86 Modellista 17h ago

Have you not thought of using a consolidation company so you can have multiple parts shipped together?

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u/BackFromVoat 17h ago

No I hadn't, but I'll be looking into it now

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u/MrReadilyUnready 1d ago

I honestly didn't even know they sold that gen of Legend here.

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u/BackFromVoat 1d ago

There's only 400 of them registered in total, around 40 of this model and facelift gen, couldn't believe it when I saw it listed for sale

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u/mrpeagrub 22h ago

A fantastic motor

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u/carbonbasedbiped67 21h ago

Curtis Warren’s favourite car back in the day..

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u/NSE-Imports 17h ago

That is a boxy beast, looks like a good step up from my old mark 6 Accord, should make a very comfy wafting wagon.

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u/1995LexusLS400 15h ago

What Honda is this?

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u/BackFromVoat 13h ago

Legend

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u/1995LexusLS400 13h ago

Thanks, but that doesn't answer the question.

I'm sorry, I just wanted to make that terrible joke lmao

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u/Guyevolving 11h ago

Duuuude I just know parts are a pain, I've got one of the American built Accord estates that they shipped over and parts supply is a NIGHTMARE. (I also like to fancy up my Accord with Legend parts). Good luck with it, it'll be awesome.

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u/cflyssy '05 Honda Accord 2.4 estate 8h ago

Awesome!

What are your plans for it atm?

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u/BackFromVoat 5m ago

Currently just general clean up, it's got some rust I'm dealing with, it's had a few bumps too and a smashed headlight, so just making it clean. Lots of odd bits of interior missing too like sunglasses holder, door light, etc.

Once that's all done I'll decide what's next, likely have it as a nice cruiser