Cappuccino - Not only a beverage, but an interesting Japanese Kei Car

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Cappuccino - Not only a beverage, but an interesting Japanese Kei Car

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I like them, and my kids love theirs...i mean mine. :rolleyes:

Some local guy put it up for sale last week. Turns out hes a Montero guy too. This is how its been parked for the last year non running.
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Washing off a year of barn dust. :ick:
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Proper size perspective. The tow dolly is longer and even has larger wheels.
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How big is the motor? 0.657 liters. Maximum size of Kei cars was 660cc. No worries it has a turbo and 64 WHP. :eek:
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Where she sits now. Had to vacate the 96TTT for her to fit. So the bad is that the car doesn't run due to a shredded timing belt. Owner at the time skipped timing and likely slapped some of the valves. He pulled the head and put it all back together because he "didnt see any issues". So its got a new water pump and timing components, but compression is minimal due to what I can only assume is bent valves.
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Welcome to the newest member of the BAWC Garage of Fame. :D

We need the photo of your 6'2" self sitting in it :lol:
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[quote=""Jeff V.""]Welcome to the newest member of the BAWC Garage of Fame. :D

We need the photo of your 6'2" self sitting in it :lol: [/quote]

That would not be a pretty sight to see. Its a snug fit. Might have 1-2" of space above my head. Interestingly enough the column is adjustable AND telescopic. The latter being a life saver.
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Man I want one so bad
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Not sure how I feel about this
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[quote=""vr4""]Man I want one so bad[/quote]

I did too. However I didn't really need one that is already broken. That did help the price point though.

Ill have to admit the prices have really jumped in just the past couple years.
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[quote=""Duck Vader""]Not sure how I feel about this[/quote]

You could probably squat this in the gym. Its just over 1,500 lbs. :p
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[quote=""ChargerX3""]I did too. However I didn't really need one that is already broken. That did help the price point though.

Ill have to admit the prices have really jumped in just the past couple years.[/quote]

Well send it my way when you decide not to fix it
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So I should come pick up the Stealth?
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[quote=""vr4""]Well send it my way when you decide not to fix it[/quote]
Probably not going to happen. :p
[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]So I should come pick up the Stealth?[/quote]

Bring cash. She aint cheap.
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I kind of like KEI cars...
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[quote=""ChargerX3""]Probably not going to happen. :p


Bring cash. She aint cheap.[/quote]

I'm sure I could come up with the requsit amount but not sure I want to lol.
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It fits...
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I tracked down the original owner who sent me pics of timing belt carnage.
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He's a short guy btw.
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So I've run across my next problem. No lock adapter. :(
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[quote=""vr4""]Well send it my way when you decide not to fix it[/quote]

[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]So I should come pick up the Stealth?[/quote]

[quote=""ChargerX3""]Probably not going to happen. :p


Bring cash. She aint cheap.[/quote]

How much... And what color stelf?
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[quote=""vr4""]How much... And what color stelf?[/quote]

$30k and its Red.
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[quote=""ChargerX3""]$30k and its Red.[/quote]

Eww. Pass
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Little bit of perspective of how big a this 3 cylinder is
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This is how long the block is...one palm.
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So how does one work on a Cappuccino? Hire some of Santa's helpers with power tools. Or get a knee pad. Its so tiny and easy to reach across the whole bay. Lots of small parts though. Most of my bolts are 10mm and 12mm on the large end. Guess the size of the harmonic balancer bolt?
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Even my 2 year old can work on it.
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[quote=""ChargerX3""]$30k and its Red.[/quote]

[quote=""vr4""]Eww. Pass[/quote]

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Dude those last pictures are hilarious. I’d love a cappuccino or an az1, but I’m too fat for that
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[quote=""tabasco122""]Dude those last pictures are hilarious. I’d love a cappuccino or an az1, but I’m too fat for that[/quote]

I know. Just seeing me next to it is funny. However my kids absolutely adore the car. Its literally perfect for them to reach everything on. Just last night i spent an hour with them opening up all the doors and trunk just because they could access them and they weren't too bulky that they couldn't manage their operation.

Girth would be the challenge in this size of car. I'm 6'2 or 3 (cannot recall) and I have an inch or two above me. I wouldn't want any less space because of bumps. I'm also fairly wide, but the seats unlike Recaros are very comfortable. More comfortable than a 3s for comparison.

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