Dang...where to start?...
I have an '89 HF that I've been using as a daily driver (bought it off a buddy of mine for $500). It's rusted up pretty good (especially on the fenders and rocker panels). It drives great (with some shuddering at part throttle...no biggie), and gets very good fuel economy (about 40 highway, 30-35 mixed). Interior is in good shape.
Here's my initial idea, feel free to comment:
I'd like to get the body panels fixed, and protected w/ POR-15. Will body panels off any other Honda products fit? Also, regarding the engine, is it worth rebuilding the D15? I'm loving the economy of this puppy. I'm not all about power, as I have the GTP for that fix. I'd like something that is nimble, that I may auto-x in the future, and has great fuel economy. Will any of the 1.6 variants offer good milage in comparison to the D15?
Keeping handling and economy in mind, what approach would you take? Thanks in advance for your input!
-Alex
P.S. While I know this will not be a super-cheap endeavor, I'm not looking to break the bank either.
I have an '89 HF that I've been using as a daily driver (bought it off a buddy of mine for $500). It's rusted up pretty good (especially on the fenders and rocker panels). It drives great (with some shuddering at part throttle...no biggie), and gets very good fuel economy (about 40 highway, 30-35 mixed). Interior is in good shape.
Here's my initial idea, feel free to comment:
I'd like to get the body panels fixed, and protected w/ POR-15. Will body panels off any other Honda products fit? Also, regarding the engine, is it worth rebuilding the D15? I'm loving the economy of this puppy. I'm not all about power, as I have the GTP for that fix. I'd like something that is nimble, that I may auto-x in the future, and has great fuel economy. Will any of the 1.6 variants offer good milage in comparison to the D15?
Keeping handling and economy in mind, what approach would you take? Thanks in advance for your input!
-Alex
P.S. While I know this will not be a super-cheap endeavor, I'm not looking to break the bank either.