Yep, no probs man. I should have elaborated on that in the beginning. Still it still seems weird to me when I look at the little car and know that is so heavy for its size. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by tripitaka
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Yep, no probs man. I should have elaborated on that in the beginning. Still it still seems weird to me when I look at the little car and know that is so heavy for its size. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by tripitaka
hehehe must have been my explanation that stuffed u up... my bad:o
good job to DL001 for explainin it properly :thumbsup:
umm as for the weight of the roof think its 10kg mark i think
so effectively,
if the delsol didn't have a targa top, it'd be lighter than most civics..
if only they made one without the targa.. sigh
yeh would be interesting to see the weight of a del sol on a non targa one
just kinda astonishing that effectively, the targa addition costs the car probably around 200 kgs..
Almost, but as somone already said don't forget that the sol has electric everything, P/S, A/C, airbag, ABS, etc.... All of those things add weight to the car. But IMO what's the point of having a sol if you can't go topless! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by tripitaka
also the del sol came with a B16A standard (aust delivered) which is also heavier than the sohc counterparts.
AUDM B16A standard or not - it is still a fat heffer!
JDM SiR specs (B16A):
http://www.honda.co.jp/HOT/ModelData...02/sir_sy.html
from 1090kg to 1140kg
JDM VXi specs (D15B)
http://www.honda.co.jp/HOT/ModelData...02/vxi_sy.html
1030kg to 1100kg
so not THAT much difference due to B16A... (ie only 40kg)
Just gathering ideas for a possible project in the near future..Quote:
Originally Posted by PhatSol
just that I like the look of the sol, but the only downside is the weight..
plus, there's not much you can remove to reduce the weight.. i.e. no back seats, power windows come as standard.. etc etc
if you want a good base for a fast Honda - only choice is gen2 CRX.
everything else is too heavy.
Gen2 crx can be fitted with DC/EG coil-overs too ;)
that's the wedge one yeah ?
hmm, no offence to CRX owners, but i don't really like the look.. just my opinion though so don't flame me..
I thought about it today, and wouldn't mind a sol, as it would be nice to have a semi-convertible along the beach in melbourne's 30+ days..
Yes, I must admit it is quiet nice sometimes taking the roof off. But seriously in the 30+ hot days it is crazy to take the roof off, cause you just cook under the sun and while it might look cool, its not very comfortable sitting there with the sun blazing on you. On a sunny winters day is the best, well at least in Qld it is :D .Quote:
Originally Posted by tripitaka