JCracer723

before anyone says anything, YES i searched !!

mods if you think this is not a good topic pls delete the thread

with that said here we go:

what are the solutions to fix body flex on a delsol body?? BESIDES a cage..

im 6 feet tall and it is me or the cage in the car. are there any other solutions to the problem?

i found 2 interested topics..

"handi foam" <<< first time hearing about it

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=514866

spot or stitch welding.. whatever u wanna call it

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1281717&page=1

any other ideas or inputs?

JCracer723

wrong forum??

JCracer723

lets try this one more time..

Del Sol SiR

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I would probably post this as a question here: https://honda-tech.com/zeroforum?id=53

I use:
factory sway bars
upper front & rear strut bars
lower rear tie bar

I know that you don't want to hear "cage" as a solution, so let me ask you this... What type of driving are you doing that you are experiencing body flex ?

JCracer723

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DELSOLEMITE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would probably post this as a question here: https://honda-tech.com/zeroforum?id=53

I know that you don't want to hear "cage" as a solution, so let me ask you this... What type of driving are you doing that you are experiencing body flex ?</TD></TR></TABLE>

actualy just daily driving.. it shakes and rattles alot.

Del Sol SiR

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JCracer723 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
actualy just daily driving.. it shakes and rattles alot. </TD></TR></TABLE>

daily driving first thing I'd do is inspect weather seals on and around the Del Sol, if replacement is needed, do so. If that doesn't reduce the shakes & rattles, try upgrading the suspension (shocks, springs, bushings, etc). And if that doesn't do the trick, try beefing up the sway bars and adding strut bars, etc.

* Even with a full cage, it won't eliminate the shake & rattle, I've never been in a vehicle with a removable top that didn't shake and rattle, its just typical of a convertable type cars.

evosol

check your roof seals and your roof might be due for a readjustment for a tighter fit.

JCracer723

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by evosol &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">check your roof seals and your roof might be due for a readjustment for a tighter fit. </TD></TR></TABLE>

how do you adjust it?

now weather stripping for a delsol its really expensive from the dealer.. any alternatives?

Del Sol SiR

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how do you adjust it?
now weather stripping for a delsol its really expensive from the dealer.. any alternatives? </TD></TR></TABLE>

there was a recall on pre 95 Del Sols, you can see @ your local dealership if your car was one to have the recall

or try http://www.slhonda.com

JCracer723

i read that the recall only was for pre 95's and mine its a 95 so it doesnt fall into that .. at least thats what i read..

Del Sol SiR

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JCracer723 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i read that the recall only was for pre 95's and mine its a 95 so it doesnt fall into that .. at least thats what i read.. </TD></TR></TABLE>

there are some peeps on H-T that work @ Honda dealerships, maybe near Pasadena, that can hook you up on pricing...

JCracer723

sounds good..

also do you think not having sway bars has something to do with it??


i recently bought my delsol and last time i was underneath the car checking it and it doesnt have a rear nor front swaybars.. i think thats odd

and its a SI model

Del Sol SiR

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JCracer723 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i recently bought my delsol and last time i was underneath the car checking it and it doesnt have a rear nor front swaybars.. i think thats odd and its a SI model</TD></TR></TABLE>

not sure, I know that the VTEC model had it, thought maybe the Si would too.

evosol

sway bars are only gonna prevent body roll, nothing to do with body flex.

If you pop the roof off you can put this washers or shims in the front and rear mounting locations located on the car (not on the roof). do a search or use a repair manual. it should make a significant amount of difference, it did for me.

other than that... i noticed the biggest difference when i installed the front and rear strut bars. Traction bar cross memeber also made a noticable difference up front too.

idriveadelsol7

i have yet to test out my car... i got all the bars .

i wouldn't weld if i were you. might end up warping the **** out of the car.