del sol electric roof

[honda_zivic]

search but didnt find anything so got a quick question i been wondering b4 i buy it,

can the transroof crx be use manually like the non electric roof crx? like incase the electric bails on me and i can still operate it manually?

[pablos8]

I don't think so.. I heard installation for transroof is a pain in the ass and if it breaks its gg.

[OPL33Z]

i used to have a transtop
and you will be able to take the roof off
and store it somewhere
but not in your boot like the manual ones.
so your probably going to have to leave it at home

and if theres something wrong with the electronics
you are most likely not gona be able to access the boot
as the whole boot lid operates electronically

when i had one
it never gave me any problems
was pretty flash! and drove ppl nuts!
but took longer than taking it off manually

Also i got hit from behind when i lost my old crx
and the boot was somewhat lifted
they wrote the car off
because the electronic parts were too expensive and not worth it frankly

[dc292177917]

u can operate the transtop manually with a turning key if the boot lifting mechanic is still working

[honda_zivic]

aah k cheers guys im gonna check sum del sol out 2moro.
hope its fully worth it if not mite just save abit and get an s2k.

[honda_zivic]

i used to have a transtop
and you will be able to take the roof off
and store it somewhere
but not in your boot like the manual ones.
so your probably going to have to leave it at home

and if theres something wrong with the electronics
you are most likely not gona be able to access the boot
as the whole boot lid operates electronically

when i had one
it never gave me any problems
was pretty flash! and drove ppl nuts!
but took longer than taking it off manually

Also i got hit from behind when i lost my old crx
and the boot was somewhat lifted
they wrote the car off
because the electronic parts were too expensive and not worth it frankly

4got 2 mention, can the roof be operated while driving or u have to come to a stop to do it?

[dc292177917]

go for a S2000 if u hv got another car for practical purpose coz s2000 doesn't even hv a glove box lol
u need to stop and hv the e-brake on b4 u can do anything

[OPL33Z]

yeh the handbrake must be pulled up to operate the transtop
plus even if it wasnt to be
you will most likely need both hands to operate it
and its quite fragile..so one little bump while driving and operating the transtop..
ur delsol could be without a boot lol

[honda_zivic]

aight im going to test drive both cars see whats the difference.

[dc292177917]

i own a del sol and driven s2000 b4

1) del sol turns more head b4 s2000's 2nd stage vtec kicks in
2) b's gives better response to mods than f's
3) everything in s2000 is more precise but then it's a much newer car u know wt i mean
4) the feeling of "speed" is actually quite close between them

off topic: if i hv the budget for a s2000 i wud consider astra sri turbo and ep3 as well :D

[honda_zivic]

cool man

[honda_zivic]

test drive da del sol b4 an its a nice car but not far well impressed.
so waiting 2 test s2k.

[Snoop_gee]

the comparison between s2k and del sol is worlds apart.

In power, handling interior, etc.

it would take a CRX enthusiast or very specific type of individual to choose a del sol over an s2k.

[dc292177917]

for the money of a s2k i wud find a del sol in good condition and build it up
frankly it's a very unique car and seeing one in good nick running is becoming rare...

[honda_zivic]

yea but the problem is del sols in melb r in sht condition and ova priced.if i find a good condition then i grab it.
dont wanna pay like 8+k for a shit 1 has dents and faded paint.

[dc292177917]

there was a black one on carsales asking for 10k
60k on the clock, 97 late model with black interior
immaculate condition with projector headlight
i wish i had the money lol
the headlight alone worths $900 in ebay fml
i know there's a red one on carsale asking for 10k
abt 100k on the clock, all stock
worth buying if seller wud let go for 9k imo