buying a del sol

i was thinking of buying a del sol when i come back from my 5 month eurotrip and selling my eg and was just wondering if people with delsols could tell me abit about them like i seen somewhere that the roof comes off automatically or do you have to manually get out and take it off? and if youcan fit a sound system in the boot without taking up the spot where the roof goes?

and also would like to know what that little sqaure on the back does or is?
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m...430_3_full.jpg

EDIT: ops didnt see the guys thread under me lol oh wells answer my questions anyways thnx

That square is a painted out euro fog light I believe.

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Originally Posted by RIVAL

was just wondering if people with delsols could tell me abit about them like i seen somewhere that the roof comes off automatically or do you have to manually get out and take it off?

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only the JDM spec models have the automatic roof..
i'd recommend not getting them unless you're willing to fork out alot of money and time if anything goes wrong..

the non electric targa versions are lighter too :p

basically the AUDM models, you unclip the roof.. lift it off.. and set it in the spot made for the roof in the boot

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Originally Posted by RIVAL

and if youcan fit a sound system in the boot without taking up the spot where the roof goes?

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yes you can.. but you have to be wary about the size of the sub box.. as you'll only have ~35cm in height to play with..

hence the reason why i purchased a 10inch sub.. although i've seen people with 12..

if it's under ~35cm, you'll have enough room to put the roof on top without hitting the box..

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Originally Posted by RIVAL

and also would like to know what that little sqaure on the back does or is?

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as Vidospace has mentioned, it's the rear fog light (looks like it has been colourcoded or removed) only found on EURO ? or UK ? versions

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Originally Posted by tRipitaka

only the JDM spec models have the automatic roof..
i'd recommend not getting them unless you're willing to fork out alot of money and time if anything goes wrong..

the non electric targa versions are lighter too :p

basically the AUDM models, you unclip the roof.. lift it off.. and set it in the spot made for the roof in the boot



yes you can.. but you have to be wary about the size of the sub box.. as you'll only have ~35cm in height to play with..

hence the reason why i purchased a 10inch sub.. although i've seen people with 12..

if it's under ~35cm, you'll have enough room to put the roof on top without hitting the box..


as Vidospace has mentioned, it's the rear fog light (looks like it has been colourcoded or removed) only found on EURO ? or UK ? versions

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that is correct young padiwan , rear foglights were only avaliable to the EDM del sols

awesome thnx for the help i will be looking to buy in october when i come back from europe.

oh yes also just say i had the top down and i parked at shop and wanted to put it back on would it be easy to do it by myself or do u need someone to help?

its easi to do it by urself, the targa is quite light.

well that about sums it up im definetly getting one

good decision mate:thumbsup:

yep the targa top is quite easy to put back on

and it is easy to put a sub in the boot, i've got a JL 12" sub with the pre-made box, if u think about it the roof has a sort of curve in it, so that if u place the box in the middle, the roof can still go in no problems.
anyway the gen3 crxs have huge boots so i doubt u would have problems fitting a sub in them

lol ive been thinking about the space in the del sol where you sit does anyone feel abit chlostraphobic in it cos it doesnt look like there to much space to lounge around?

it might just be me but i actually like the way that feels, cause theres not that much space to move around when doin hard cornering, a decent set of bucket seats and ur laughing
ie theres always something to lean against. my bros gen2 doesnt have that surounding or that "**** pit" feel, which is a bad thing cause u side around the seat and also have nothing to lean against

make sure u get a 95+ delsol.

the pre 95 delsol got feral interior...

http://members.optusnet.com.au/z3dtek/interior2.jpg

i got a pre 95 model del sol...and the interior looks like in that pic

so does mine...

but it is a late 94?!?
my seats need to be recovered, very worn and feral looking! and has hole where every crx does...drivers side as u get in cos there so low u have to fall into them.

i dont feel chlostraphobic.but if u do just open the rear window. even if side windows are not open still has air flow and opens up the interior!

<paul>

mine is built in june 92, but complianced in 93....but looks exactly the same as in that pic.....and still in good contition too....only problem is my padding aint as firm as wat it's supposed to be....its from falling in and rock climbing out of the seat everytime i got to drive it like u said...hahaha

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Originally Posted by IndoStyler

i got a pre 95 model del sol...and the interior looks like in that pic

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has it got black trims rather than grey.. and airbags ?
also different material on the seats..

what color is ur E-Brake button? lol

trim is grey...but still has the red.....airbag is the only major difference....otherwise almost the same....but if u guys wanna compare every lil trimming, then thats up 2 u...its just the major differences like airbags that matter

ps...e-brake button is black...hahaha

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Originally Posted by IndoStyler

i got a pre 95 model del sol...and the interior looks like in that pic

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Same here :thumbsup: & mine has no problems :D

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Originally Posted by IndoStyler

trim is grey...but still has the red.....airbag is the only major difference....otherwise almost the same....but if u guys wanna compare every lil trimming, then thats up 2 u...its just the major differences like airbags that matter

ps...e-brake button is black...hahaha

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yeah..
that's the difference between pre 95 and 95+

ebrake button, diff trims, diff material on the seats, airbags, electric antenna, diff oem headunit..

other than that.. no difference..

I have heard that the roofs on the pre 95 models are prone to leaking too so you might want to check that before buying. Any squeeks on the roof can be fixed with silicon grease though.

soudns like there was a few changes in the line up then.

i know the earliest model didn't have airbags but that was in like 92.

93 onwards should have air bags but with grey interior and black handbrake button.

96+ got black interior and chrome handbrake button as well as OBDII engine config.

AFAIK. :)

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Originally Posted by OOPS

Same here :thumbsup: & mine has no problems :D

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finally...some1 to back me up:wave:....hahaha....thanks suz:D

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Originally Posted by IndoStyler

finally...some1 to back me up:wave:....hahaha....thanks suz:D

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anytime ryan hehe:wave: