patrick_yi_82

I love my sol, my friend gave it to me last winter. Woot.
Its a 93 si model

Spent around $1500 fixing it (time belt was worn out, exhaust manifold was craked and etc..)

I boosted it last month on a stock motor (i'll be building it soon)

I LOVE IT.

except the roof leaks when it rains. it pours into the car.

are there any cheap easy way to fix it? will silicon sealer work?

imm0rt41

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by patrick_yi_82 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I love my sol, my friend gave it to me last winter. Woot.
Its a 93 si model

Spent around $1500 fixing it (time belt was worn out, exhaust manifold was craked and etc..)

I boosted it last month on a stock motor (i'll be building it soon)

I LOVE IT.

except the roof leaks when it rains. it pours into the car.

are there any cheap easy way to fix it? will silicon sealer work?</TD></TR></TABLE>Silicone sealer will work but it looks really ghetto...best thing to do is suck it up and get the updated roof seals to help the problem.

drastikmeasurez

obuhmyuh

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by skip.two &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
you notice the wrinkle on the door panel? yea they do that.</TD></TR></TABLE>
mine does that too

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wrxrob &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just test drove one today and noticed something that could be a con.

No cupholders </TD></TR></TABLE>

they're in the center counsel

obuhmyuh

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tsjeff &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i guess another con is when you take the top off, body flex goes to ****.</TD></TR></TABLE>

the top being off doesn't effect the flex of chassis anymore than when it's on. if it does it's not noticeable

outrizo

so the only way of fixing my t-top leak is to buy the weather strips?... is that hard to come by?

Also, so your saying that my S is already prewired for v-tec and all i need is the right head and ecu?

if thats the case,off what engine should i get the head from...?

mattblack

The straight man's mazda miata!

outrizo

so if you wanted v-tec on yours honda del sol S', all you would need is a v-tec head or what? is there anything else that needs to be done?

sorullo

Del sol rocks!! i own a 93 si.. and chicks like it!!
also is easy to swap another engine on it.. right here in cali is easy to buy a japanese motor, now cuz they import a lot of these engines over here.. with only 30 to 45 k miles on then...

Nave43

I hate to revive old threads but for this one i couldn't resist, and i thought i may have some fresh perspective on the matter.

Pros:

• Amazing gas mileage with a JDM D16 VTEC
• Old enough to have an ashtray
• SO MANY COMPARTMENTS!!!! w/ lock
• Aux lights were a big one for me
• Removable Targa + Storage rails
• Perfect for travel aka lots of trunk space
• Girlfriend loves it and no room for kids
• Quality interior for the most part

Neutral:

• As with a 93 anything rust...
• It may or may not be a deathtrap
• Lack of rigid body really helps the car to stick to the road, especially when driving in the Appalachian mountains of Pennsylvania

Cons:

• Light bulb in center console is required to finish cigarette lighter circuit
• Wrinkly door panels
• Flimsy fuse box cover
• Leaky targa top / cost of seals
• Leaky everything actually (work in progress)
• Targa top "chatter"

grumblemarc

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Noobs always bumping dead threads.

Rebel420

Just wondering, my Del Sol never came with a radio cover. Could anyone post a pic or describe it to me? The headunit is aftermarket and I can tell there is a piece missing right where the console meets the bottom of the headunit

Tyler Dirden

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GRUMBLEMARC LIVES!!!!!!!

78F350

Here's a picture of one out of the car:



Here's the view from inside, where the radio sits:



The springs and hinge pins are the weak point. I've sen a lot of cars without the cover.

Rebel420

Hey thanks for the pics I really appreciate it. I've checked all the junkyards around my area from Philly to Northeast Maryland and I haven't found a Del Sol yet. Got any idea where I may be able to purchase that part and what it's called exactly? I have the console just missing the door.

78F350

I sent you a pm. A lead on a good one. Not sure if you get messages as a trial user though.
Here's that parts diagram:
HondaPartsNow

It's number 8, "Lid, Console", but all the small parts are separate and not available. I might pick one up when I go junking this week. Cost would probably be the same as the one I pm'ed you about.

That's enough traffic for this old thread.

Doc Yota

I don't care who thinks it's a chick car. It got me my beautiful, ex-DKNY model wife. You would think one of my Lexus LS's would have impressed her...nope....it was my 93 Del Sol SI..