Summer is coming soon and with the good weather spells we have had recently,
i dare say we are in for a scorching summer !
With this in mind, i would really love to drive a convertible or at least,
something with it’s hood off ( some may argue CRX is not a true convertible)
Due to budget constraints (4.5K), i can only afford early examples of MX5
(90-92) or Honda CRX (92-94).
I am looking for a car which gives excellent road handling, and a responsive
drive.
On motorways, i do tend to accelerate quickly and overtake….but that’s
only if i am driving a car which i know can beat the one in front.
Enjoy doing the A&B roads on weekends with the sun and wind around me.
can any owners of these cars share their experiences of these cars ?
Also, are they easy to maintain ? I am concerned about water leaking…
Cheers
TriKmasTer
UK
Are you sure that you are not meaning the Honda Del Sol? You say ‘some may
argue that the crx is not a true convertible’, well it’s not, not even
close! Now the Del Sol, is a ‘targa’ type of roof. Roof panel lifts out for
near convertible openness. With mods I believe it can compare to a Miata in
performance. I’ve also seen incredible transformation of the car!
Dagger
92BB&T
I believe that fella was english.. I believe the english version of the del sol
is the crx.. i could be wrong though..
Chris D’Agnolo wrote:
> Are you sure that you are not meaning the Honda Del Sol? You say ‘some may
> argue that the crx is not a true convertible’, well it’s not, not even
> close! Now the Del Sol, is a ‘targa’ type of roof. Roof panel lifts out for
> near convertible openness. With mods I believe it can compare to a Miata in
> performance. I’ve also seen incredible transformation of the car!
> Dagger
> 92BB&T
–
ÐÏ à¡± á
If we’re talking about the same car, the CRX is front-wheel-drive. Trust
me, it’s a COMPLETELY different type of experience. RWD will provide you
with the entertainment no FWD can. In a Miata, you’ll be able to impress
your friends by spinning doughnuts in their driveway.
"TrIKmAsTeR" <maste…@tricks.com> wrote in message
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> Summer is coming soon and with the good weather spells we have had
recently,
> i dare say we are in for a scorching summer !
> With this in mind, i would really love to drive a convertible or at least,
> something with it’s hood off ( some may argue CRX is not a true
convertible)
> Due to budget constraints (4.5K), i can only afford early examples of MX5
> (90-92) or Honda CRX (92-94).
> I am looking for a car which gives excellent road handling, and a
responsive
> drive.
> On motorways, i do tend to accelerate quickly and overtake….but that’s
> only if i am driving a car which i know can beat the one in front.
> Enjoy doing the A&B roads on weekends with the sun and wind around me.
> can any owners of these cars share their experiences of these cars ?
> Also, are they easy to maintain ? I am concerned about water leaking…
> Cheers
> TriKmasTer
> UK
Like to clarify.
THe 92 onwards CRX here in UK is also known as the Del Sol in the US.
TrIKmAsTeR <maste…@tricks.com> wrote in message
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> Summer is coming soon and with the good weather spells we have had
recently,
> i dare say we are in for a scorching summer !
> With this in mind, i would really love to drive a convertible or at least,
> something with it’s hood off ( some may argue CRX is not a true
convertible)
> Due to budget constraints (4.5K), i can only afford early examples of MX5
> (90-92) or Honda CRX (92-94).
> I am looking for a car which gives excellent road handling, and a
responsive
> drive.
> On motorways, i do tend to accelerate quickly and overtake….but that’s
> only if i am driving a car which i know can beat the one in front.
> Enjoy doing the A&B roads on weekends with the sun and wind around me.
> can any owners of these cars share their experiences of these cars ?
> Also, are they easy to maintain ? I am concerned about water leaking…
> Cheers
> TriKmasTer
> UK
As posted above – RWD v. FWD will provide different experiences.
Drive a couple examples of both & decide. Modifications (sway bars,
chassis stiffners) can significantly change the handling of either car.
I expect a VTEC CRX could be faily entertaining.
Leaking should not be a problem. I’ve ahd small leaks in carwashes &
very heavy downpours.
(A Targa-top CR is a delSol only in NA, AFAIK – as an MX5 is a Miata
only in NA)
- bill, & nike, ’97 RedL, somewhat mod’d….
Keksz <ke…@starpower.net> wrote:
>As posted above – RWD v. FWD will provide different experiences.
>Drive a couple examples of both & decide. Modifications (sway bars,
>chassis stiffners) can significantly change the handling of either car.
>I expect a VTEC CRX could be faily entertaining.
>Leaking should not be a problem. I’ve ahd small leaks in carwashes &
>very heavy downpours.
Actually, the targa roof of the del sol has a reputation for leaking.
>(A Targa-top CR is a delSol only in NA, AFAIK – as an MX5 is a Miata
>only in NA)
>- bill, & nike, ’97 RedL, somewhat mod’d….
Leon
Bozo, the White 96 Sebring Miata .)
—
Leon van Dommelen
REMOVE THE "z"s -> dommel…@zmiata.net www.dommelen.net
"EXIT THE INTERSTATES" (Jamie Jensen)
that’s right yes, they’re known as the CRX here in Aus too, but that name
isn’t used often, usually it’s POS
UH 3.2
"Scott L. Liechti" <slick…@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> I believe that fella was english.. I believe the english version of the
del sol
> is the crx.. i could be wrong though..
> Chris D’Agnolo wrote:
> > Are you sure that you are not meaning the Honda Del Sol? You say ‘some
may
> > argue that the crx is not a true convertible’, well it’s not, not even
> > close! Now the Del Sol, is a ‘targa’ type of roof. Roof panel lifts out
for
> > near convertible openness. With mods I believe it can compare to a Miata
in
> > performance. I’ve also seen incredible transformation of the car!
> > Dagger
> > 92BB&T
> —
> ÐÏ à¡± á
"Chris D’Agnolo" <cdagn…@ev1.net> wrote in message
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: Are you sure that you are not meaning the Honda Del Sol? You say ‘some may
: argue that the crx is not a true convertible’, well it’s not, not even
: close! Now the Del Sol, is a ‘targa’ type of roof. Roof panel lifts out
for
: near convertible openness.
I think you’re right about that. Even with its sunroof, our CRX wasn’t
remotely close to being a convertible. The Del Sol, on the other hand, is a
convertible impersonator. But you can’t stop at a traffic light, reach back
and pull the top up, as you can with a Miata.
: With mods I believe it can compare to a Miata in
: performance. I’ve also seen incredible transformation of the car!
Its one big problem, IMHO, is its front-wheel-drive design, and there are no
mods to get rid of that. Steering feel and response is dramatically changed
depending on whether you’re accelerating or decelerating, and drivability
suffers greatly. A CRX or Del Sol simply can’t compare to a car that has a
50:50 weight balance, steers with one set of wheels, and is powered by the
others.
When Honda did set out to build a roadster intended to out-Miata the Miata,
so to speak, they didn’t use any of their readily available
front-wheel-drive technology. The 2000S has its engine in front,
transmission in the middle, and drive wheels in back, just like the Miata.
Not like the CRX or Del Sol.
Based on many years of owning and driving both FWD (starting with an Austin
America in the ’70s) and RWD (starting with a TR3A in the ’60′s), the
latter, to me, is clearly the winner in terms of overall balance, steering,
and drivability. No amount of modification to a CRX will give it those
qualities that can only come from rear wheel drive.
Jerry & Serrano
Personal choice really. If you can get a CRX Del Sol VTi (1.6L DOHC VTEC)
then thats 160bhp of screaming FWD power. Nice light car with good handling
for a FWD car.
The later MX5 (1.8L) is a better overall package being RWD with 131bhp but
if you are going for the earlier one it will only have 114bhp.
The Del Sol VTi is a much faster car and it’s got a B16A engine in it. If
Honda had made it RWD like the S2000 then it would probably have been more
highly praised.
Andy MacRae, UK
The Miata is far more fun to drive. I now own a Z06 Corvette and wouldn’t trade
it for all the tea in China, but there are some days I miss the Miata.
An added plus is the aftermarket for the Miata is huge. I have seen a Miata with
a turbo charger turn in a 12.X time at the track. The guy only spent about $3500
to get it to go that fast.
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TrIKmAsTeR wrote:
> Summer is coming soon and with the good weather spells we have had recently,
> i dare say we are in for a scorching summer !
> With this in mind, i would really love to drive a convertible or at least,
> something with it’s hood off ( some may argue CRX is not a true convertible)
> Due to budget constraints (4.5K), i can only afford early examples of MX5
> (90-92) or Honda CRX (92-94).
> I am looking for a car which gives excellent road handling, and a responsive
> drive.
> On motorways, i do tend to accelerate quickly and overtake….but that’s
> only if i am driving a car which i know can beat the one in front.
> Enjoy doing the A&B roads on weekends with the sun and wind around me.
> can any owners of these cars share their experiences of these cars ?
> Also, are they easy to maintain ? I am concerned about water leaking…
> Cheers
> TriKmasTer
> UK
In article <9e95ki$an…@neptunium.btinternet.com>,
"Andy MacRae" <andydmac…@REMOVESPAMbtinternet.com> wrote:
> Personal choice really. If you can get a CRX Del Sol VTi (1.6L DOHC VTEC)
> then thats 160bhp of screaming FWD power. Nice light car with good handling
> for a FWD car.
I have a friend with a del sol (and a Jackson racing SC), and I wouldn’t
say it’s a good handling car. It’s better than a mini van or a truck,
but not nearly in the same league as a maita. Look at the weight
distribution on the del sol, it’s like 60/40, which is about as bad as
it gets before you get into trucks.
To me it feels like a civic in handling. Which also handle pretty well,
but aren’t in the same league as the miata.
Sheldon
The after market for CRXs is huge too… but ends at stickers, dumb
fibreglass and chrome echaust tips.
UH 3.2
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"LS6" <n…@spam.com> wrote in message news:3B081C16.C5446CFA@spam.com…
> The Miata is far more fun to drive. I now own a Z06 Corvette and wouldn’t
trade
> it for all the tea in China, but there are some days I miss the Miata.
> An added plus is the aftermarket for the Miata is huge. I have seen a
Miata with
> a turbo charger turn in a 12.X time at the track. The guy only spent about
$3500
> to get it to go that fast.
> TrIKmAsTeR wrote:
> > Summer is coming soon and with the good weather spells we have had
recently,
> > i dare say we are in for a scorching summer !
> > With this in mind, i would really love to drive a convertible or at
least,
> > something with it’s hood off ( some may argue CRX is not a true
convertible)
> > Due to budget constraints (4.5K), i can only afford early examples of
MX5
> > (90-92) or Honda CRX (92-94).
> > I am looking for a car which gives excellent road handling, and a
responsive
> > drive.
> > On motorways, i do tend to accelerate quickly and overtake….but that’s
> > only if i am driving a car which i know can beat the one in front.
> > Enjoy doing the A&B roads on weekends with the sun and wind around me.
> > can any owners of these cars share their experiences of these cars ?
> > Also, are they easy to maintain ? I am concerned about water leaking…
> > Cheers
> > TriKmasTer
> > UK
Really????I can’t believe it, you need spell checker.
97hb
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"Überhack" wrote:
> The after market for CRXs is huge too… but ends at stickers, dumb
> fibreglass and chrome echaust tips.
> UH 3.2
> "LS6" <n…@spam.com> wrote in message news:3B081C16.C5446CFA@spam.com…
> > The Miata is far more fun to drive. I now own a Z06 Corvette and wouldn’t
> trade
> > it for all the tea in China, but there are some days I miss the Miata.
> > An added plus is the aftermarket for the Miata is huge. I have seen a
> Miata with
> > a turbo charger turn in a 12.X time at the track. The guy only spent about
> $3500
> > to get it to go that fast.
> > TrIKmAsTeR wrote:
> > > Summer is coming soon and with the good weather spells we have had
> recently,
> > > i dare say we are in for a scorching summer !
> > > With this in mind, i would really love to drive a convertible or at
> least,
> > > something with it’s hood off ( some may argue CRX is not a true
> convertible)
> > > Due to budget constraints (4.5K), i can only afford early examples of
> MX5
> > > (90-92) or Honda CRX (92-94).
> > > I am looking for a car which gives excellent road handling, and a
> responsive
> > > drive.
> > > On motorways, i do tend to accelerate quickly and overtake….but that’s
> > > only if i am driving a car which i know can beat the one in front.
> > > Enjoy doing the A&B roads on weekends with the sun and wind around me.
> > > can any owners of these cars share their experiences of these cars ?
> > > Also, are they easy to maintain ? I am concerned about water leaking…
> > > Cheers
> > > TriKmasTer
> > > UK
ehhhhh, I don’t think so. They tuning potential for this car (as well as
other Hondas) is huge. The B16A/B18C engines have some of the biggest
aftermarket turbos/superchargers/cams etc etc.
Top Fuel in Japan have a Civic SiR running 500bhp from a B18C with a Top
Fuel Turbo/Intercooler. The CRX DelSol SiR has exactly the same engine as
the Civic SiR. The Civic Type R is a tuned version of this engine (185bhp
from a 1.6L N/A).
Cheers
Andy MacRae, UK
"Überhack" <m…@mmm.orgasm> wrote in message
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> The after market for CRXs is huge too… but ends at stickers, dumb
> fibreglass and chrome echaust tips.
> UH 3.2
CTR has the ITR block with a short crank. The deck height is different
between the B16a2/3 and the CTR.
False statements will kill any project.
–
Charles Tague 93 Honda Civic DX HB #17 CSP
1.6L SOHC VTEC 13.56 @ 100 mph,1.908 60 ft.
http://home.cinci.rr.com/mistab0ne/
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> ehhhhh, I don’t think so. They tuning potential for this car (as well as
> other Hondas) is huge. The B16A/B18C engines have some of the biggest
> aftermarket turbos/superchargers/cams etc etc.
> Top Fuel in Japan have a Civic SiR running 500bhp from a B18C with a Top
> Fuel Turbo/Intercooler. The CRX DelSol SiR has exactly the same engine as
> the Civic SiR. The Civic Type R is a tuned version of this engine (185bhp
> from a 1.6L N/A).
> Cheers
> Andy MacRae, UK
> "Überhack" <m…@mmm.orgasm> wrote in message
> news:CA3O6.1737$Ld4.74641@ozemail.com.au…
> > The after market for CRXs is huge too… but ends at stickers, dumb
> > fibreglass and chrome echaust tips.
> > UH 3.2
I don’t own a Del Sol, I do on a first
generation CRX circa 87. While vast
improvements were made from gen one to
gen two, the Del Sol seem to go
backwards to me. It has more power than
the first two generations, it’s also
heavier. The CRX I have rolls quite a
bit in turns. Which isn’t that bad when
you get used to it. You can even use it
to your advantage a little.
Unlike the Miata, the CRX is pure under
steer. There is no way you can get it to
neutral like the Miata. Under steer
means when tires loose traction the
front of the car will lead out of the
turn. Over steer (called loose in
racing), the back end of the car will
swing out, like dirt track sprint cars.
The Miata’s not perfectly neutral. It
seems to lean slightly towards under
steer, IMHO. However, you can make the
car over steer or under steer at will.
OTOH, the CRX I own has it’s advantages.
Mine will run 115 mph and still get
32-35 mpg. It’s shift points (~5700 rpm)
are the following MPH, 40 in first, 78
in second. Third gear buries the needle
past 120. However, it takes forever to
get up to that speed. Beyond third gear,
it doesn’t have the power to get to red
line. If it did, it would be one fast
car. At least 160 mph with the stock red
line. Maybe 190 with a red line at 8600
rpm. But getting there would still take
a long time.
The Miata will only run a little over a
hundred in fourth. Fifth gear, I’ve had
mine up to about 120.
The Miata also has a nice feature of a
fuel cut off at 7200 RPMs. The CRX
doesn’t. I’ve scared myself once or
twice when the tach hit almost 8000
rpms.
As far as modifications to the car, I’ll
quote a good friend of mine:
"There is nothing which can not be
accomplished with enough time or money."
I’ve seen one CRX which is mid engine
rear wheel drive. I had considered doing
this, I’d be in for at least $10000 just
to do the frame modifications to handle
the stress. If you’re going to invest
that much money in this car, put in a
1997-8 acura integra type R engine. 190
factory hp, 8600 rpm red line. The cheap
route, the CRX family tree has plenty of
modifications for the SI versions from
84-91 and more for the Del Sol all
versions. Be aware, the transmissions
for the HF, DX and SI are all geared
completely different, but they are
supposed to be interchangable.
The Miata has an abundance of
modifications as well. I’ve heard rumors
of a V-8 drive train replacement. I
never did any research on this. If it
does exist, that opens a huge window for
power increases.
I’ve enjoyed both cars. At the moment,
the CRX has a clutch problem which keeps
me from driving it.
In my opinion, the CRX drives better in
the snow. The Miata is much more fun to
drive.
Comparing my 87 CRX HF to my 90 Miata is
definitely apples to oranges. However
the decision can be this easy. Economy
or Indulgence. One more note about the
Del Sol, since it is heavier than my CRX
with the bigger engine, not only will it
be slower, you’ll never see the 40 mpg I
see. Gas isn’t exactly cheap here
anymore. Petrol is more expensive where
you are.
I hope I was able to help and not
confuse your decision more.
I’m not going to quote your post. This
one is long enough.
–
"WARNING: Armed with a dangerous mind"
OMG do you want to lighten up a little?
UH 3.2
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> ehhhhh, I don’t think so. They tuning potential for this car (as well as
> other Hondas) is huge. The B16A/B18C engines have some of the biggest
> aftermarket turbos/superchargers/cams etc etc.
> Top Fuel in Japan have a Civic SiR running 500bhp from a B18C with a Top
> Fuel Turbo/Intercooler. The CRX DelSol SiR has exactly the same engine as
> the Civic SiR. The Civic Type R is a tuned version of this engine (185bhp
> from a 1.6L N/A).
> Cheers
> Andy MacRae, UK
> "Überhack" <m…@mmm.orgasm> wrote in message
> news:CA3O6.1737$Ld4.74641@ozemail.com.au…
> > The after market for CRXs is huge too… but ends at stickers, dumb
> > fibreglass and chrome echaust tips.
> > UH 3.2
On Tue, 22 May 2001 00:31:34 GMT, Giles <Gile…@Yahoo.com> wrote:
>>Top Fuel in Japan have a Civic SiR running 500bhp from a B18C with a Top
>>Fuel Turbo/Intercooler. The CRX DelSol SiR has exactly the same engine as
>>the Civic SiR. The Civic Type R is a tuned version of this engine (185bhp
>>from a 1.6L N/A).
>Wow that must have some serious torque steer with 500HP!
Since it’s an SiR it’ll have equal length halfshafts so torque steer should
be minimal. The steering will be somewhat torque sensitive but then again
they only want to go in a straight line anyway.:-) From what I’ve seen of
the import drag racing on Speedvision – mostly Civics – there *is* a
problem with breaking driveshafts.
Rgds, George Macdonald
"Just because they’re paranoid doesn’t mean you’re not psychotic" – Who, me??
Did not realise that you were "joking"
Andy
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> OMG do you want to lighten up a little?
> UH 3.2
> "Andy MacRae" <andydmac…@REMOVESPAMbtinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:9eb1go$p5e$2@neptunium.btinternet.com…
> > ehhhhh, I don’t think so. They tuning potential for this car (as well as
> > other Hondas) is huge. The B16A/B18C engines have some of the biggest
> > aftermarket turbos/superchargers/cams etc etc.
> > Top Fuel in Japan have a Civic SiR running 500bhp from a B18C with a Top
> > Fuel Turbo/Intercooler. The CRX DelSol SiR has exactly the same engine
as
> > the Civic SiR. The Civic Type R is a tuned version of this engine
(185bhp
> > from a 1.6L N/A).
> > Cheers
> > Andy MacRae, UK
> > "Überhack" <m…@mmm.orgasm> wrote in message
> > news:CA3O6.1737$Ld4.74641@ozemail.com.au…
> > > The after market for CRXs is huge too… but ends at stickers, dumb
> > > fibreglass and chrome echaust tips.
> > > UH 3.2
Obviously that was the extreme sides of tuning for the engine!
The Civic in question used a B18C bottom end and B16A head with a list of
mods as long as your arm. Carbon fibre bonnet and wings. 17inch wheels on
the front and 15 inch wheels on the back to aid traction.
But Spoon or Top Fuel do a variety of pretuned B16A engines which put out
250bhp N/A.
Of course Jackson Racing do their nice Supercharger for the Civic/CRX and
MX5. Perfect addon for the MX5, takes it to 185bhp I think (215bhp for the
Civic/CRX).
Andy MacRae
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> >>>Top Fuel in Japan have a Civic SiR running 500bhp from a B18C with a
Top
> >>>Fuel Turbo/Intercooler. The CRX DelSol SiR has exactly the same engine
as
> >>>the Civic SiR. The Civic Type R is a tuned version of this engine
(185bhp
> >>>from a 1.6L N/A).
> >>Wow that must have some serious torque steer with 500HP!
> >Since it’s an SiR it’ll have equal length halfshafts so torque steer
should
> >be minimal. The steering will be somewhat torque sensitive but then
again
> >they only want to go in a straight line anyway.:-) From what I’ve seen
of
> >the import drag racing on Speedvision – mostly Civics – there *is* a
> >problem with breaking driveshafts.
> Yes but the CRX wasn’t designed to handle 500HP from the factory. I’m
> sure they’ve modified the frames and all but I can see why they’d
> break axles. We still don’t get Speedvision here, and we probably
> won’t for at least a year, maybe longer.
How does 17 inch wheels on the front and 15s on the back aid traction?
97hb
Andy MacRae wrote:
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> the front and 15 inch wheels on the back to aid traction.
> But Spoon or Top Fuel do a variety of pretuned B16A engines which put out
> 250bhp N/A.
> Of course Jackson Racing do their nice Supercharger for the Civic/CRX and
> MX5. Perfect addon for the MX5, takes it to 185bhp I think (215bhp for the
> Civic/CRX).
> Andy MacRae
> "Giles" <Gile…@Yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:j6okgtc2b1rtcamosv5kau5236dso7nnhl@4ax.com…
> > >>>Top Fuel in Japan have a Civic SiR running 500bhp from a B18C with a
> Top
> > >>>Fuel Turbo/Intercooler. The CRX DelSol SiR has exactly the same engine
> as
> > >>>the Civic SiR. The Civic Type R is a tuned version of this engine
> (185bhp
> > >>>from a 1.6L N/A).
> > >>Wow that must have some serious torque steer with 500HP!
> > >Since it’s an SiR it’ll have equal length halfshafts so torque steer
> should
> > >be minimal. The steering will be somewhat torque sensitive but then
> again
> > >they only want to go in a straight line anyway.:-) From what I’ve seen
> of
> > >the import drag racing on Speedvision – mostly Civics – there *is* a
> > >problem with breaking driveshafts.
> > Yes but the CRX wasn’t designed to handle 500HP from the factory. I’m
> > sure they’ve modified the frames and all but I can see why they’d
> > break axles. We still don’t get Speedvision here, and we probably
> > won’t for at least a year, maybe longer.
Nice to see that was sorted
UH 3.2
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> Did not realise that you were "joking"
> Andy
> "Überhack" <m…@mmm.orgasm> wrote in message
> news:ogpO6.2236$Ld4.99963@ozemail.com.au…
> > OMG do you want to lighten up a little?
> > UH 3.2
> > "Andy MacRae" <andydmac…@REMOVESPAMbtinternet.com> wrote in message
> > news:9eb1go$p5e$2@neptunium.btinternet.com…
> > > ehhhhh, I don’t think so. They tuning potential for this car (as well as
> > > other Hondas) is huge. The B16A/B18C engines have some of the biggest
> > > aftermarket turbos/superchargers/cams etc etc.
> > > Top Fuel in Japan have a Civic SiR running 500bhp from a B18C with a Top
> > > Fuel Turbo/Intercooler. The CRX DelSol SiR has exactly the same engine
> as
> > > the Civic SiR. The Civic Type R is a tuned version of this engine
> (185bhp
> > > from a 1.6L N/A).
> > > Cheers
> > > Andy MacRae, UK
> > > "Überhack" <m…@mmm.orgasm> wrote in message
> > > news:CA3O6.1737$Ld4.74641@ozemail.com.au…
> > > > The after market for CRXs is huge too… but ends at stickers, dumb
> > > > fibreglass and chrome echaust tips.
> > > > UH 3.2
"Andy MacRae" <andydmac…@REMOVESPAMbtinternet.com> wrote in message
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> ehhhhh, I don’t think so. They tuning potential for this car (as well as
> other Hondas) is huge. The B16A/B18C engines have some of the biggest
> aftermarket turbos/superchargers/cams etc etc.
> Top Fuel in Japan have a Civic SiR running 500bhp from a B18C with a Top
> Fuel Turbo/Intercooler. The CRX DelSol SiR has exactly the same engine as
> the Civic SiR. The Civic Type R is a tuned version of this engine (185bhp
> from a 1.6L N/A).
Yeah, and a FWD car with that much horsepower is a joke. It’s called "torque
steer".
> Cheers
> Andy MacRae, UK
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: Yeah, and a FWD car with that much horsepower is a joke. It’s called
"torque
: steer".
I’d go so far as to call ANY FWD car a joke. But then, I’m prejudiced.
Jerry & Serrano