I don't get what is wrong with Del Sol VTEC's.

People are always like.. 'Del Slo's SUCK!' I dont get it.. They have the same engine as an Civic SI, weigh less, costs less... And you get a targa top instead of a sun roof (which I personally think is better)

Are you people just joking around, or is there really something that I should know about Del Sol's? =X

 

Do you think Del Sols suck? No? Then who cares.

 

cars are just personal preference. some people like it. some people don't like it.

couples reasons of peoples' hate...

two seater, so they automatically think girls car.
the weight is pretty heavy for being a two seater. 2300+ (any model)

just remember, personal preference. if you like it, thats all that matters.

 

is every thread you make about the damn del sol? i like em i almost bought one off my friend for $1,500 the bottom line is my hatch is lighter and will be faster than any del sol with the same motor.

 

So what if every topic I post is about Del Sol's.. This is the Del Sol forum, is it not?

I got questions about them.. I don't see a problem.. And they weigh 2108. =P


-But the reason I ask is really because I don't know if there is anything that is really wrong with the car that I should know about. =P

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PHOBIA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the bottom line is my hatch is lighter and will be faster than any del sol with the same motor.</TD></TR></TABLE>
don't be too sure about that PHOBIA. not hating, but now you're talking out of your ***.

and no, they don't weigh anything near 2108lbs.

targa tops leak water from 93-94 seals. supposivedly it stopped in 95-97. common though.

 

Jebus tap dancing titie ******* christ, 05 people are ******* retards.

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-But the reason I ask is really because I don't know if there is anything that is really wrong with the car that I should know about. =P</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes theres alot wrong with the car, 1 its 2 seats, Aka no back passangers, unless if you put them in the trunk. 2. its small. 3. it runs on gas and makes pollution.

 

I'm looking at one at a dealership right now and thats how much it weighs.. (2108 lbs.)

-Ever had someone who calls you and asks if you can pick them up and you don't want to? Well the Del Sol is your excuse.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Luserkid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes theres alot wrong with the car, 1 its 2 seats, Aka no back passangers, unless if you put them in the trunk. 2. its small.</TD></TR></TABLE>
haha i hate passengers

did they tell you that, or did they actually put it on a scale and show you?

 

My 50 year old mom drives a 1997 Del Sol (last year made, newest available) and that ************ creaks and rattles on the inside worse than my 1990 civic HB.

I personally dislike them because they are heavy for their size, they are not as rigid/stiff as the Civic, they are cramped inside (my opinion), and in general they do not feel as solid as the Civics.

My stock 1990 HB with it's old-*** suspension, etc. handled better than my mom's 1997 Del Sol S model.

...and the reason people bash them so much is because the forum is primarily Civic people who typically buy their cars for the light weight and functionality of the Civic chassis. Del sols don't appeal to the masses, that's all.

I see this topic headed for a padlock soon though...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KyleVA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm looking at one at a dealership right now and thats how much it weighs.. (2108 lbs.)</TD></TR></TABLE>
my gutted hatchback isnt even that light.... do some more research.

 

Del Sol bashers Unite!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jL iLLuZiOnz 9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
don't be too sure about that PHOBIA. not hating, but now you're talking out of your ***.

and no, they don't weigh anything near 2108lbs.

targa tops leak water from 93-94 seals. supposivedly it stopped in 95-97. common though.</TD></TR></TABLE>what im saying is i drive a 91 hb. with a b16 swap. and a del sol with that same b16 motor is going to run worse times.say if i was driving both at the track with the same exact setup.my hatch is going to be faster than the sol simply because of weight.but on the up side i really do like del sol's but only black ones.on the down side.when your race goes wrong and some one gets pissed the next thing you know you have 2 hurt friends and no way to get them to the hospital what do you do?

 

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Yes theres alot wrong with the car, 1 its 2 seats, Aka no back passangers, unless if you put them in the trunk. 2. its small. 3. it runs on gas and makes pollution.

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1.So what if its a 2 seater? Unless you're still in high school and need to transport all your buddies. And if you need a back seat driver than obviously you cant drive for sh*t.

2. it's small, wow you can see that, i can't? when people gut their hatch many make then 2 seaters too and a hatch is as small as the del sol but with a second row of seat.

3. you're in the wrong forum because you must of drive a hybrid or a electric vehicle. PZ out and have a nice day!

p.s. the roof top leaks can be solved with silicone sealant and a new upgraded 95-97 weather seal.

don't forget "TO EACH, HIS OWN" and not your bias opinions.

 

There is nothing wrong about a Del Sol, like someone else said, personal preference. I have 97 Del Sol now and have own a 93 VX and if I had to pick I would take the Del Sol. Feels good in the summer time to just have the top of and cruise with the wind blowing through my hair.

As far as weight goes, this has been talked about before. A Del Sol SI weighs the same as a 92-95 Civic SI at about 2300. And the S weighs about 2200 so no need to argue the fact that a Del Sol is a heavy car. Just throwing this in, a Del Sol VTEC only weighs about 2400 so that alot lighter than a 99 SI.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PHOBIA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">when your race goes wrong and some one gets pissed the next thing you know you have 2 hurt friends and no way to get them to the hospital what do you do?</TD></TR></TABLE>
don't street race. simple. i've had plenty of "friends" hurt from street racing. they just don't listen to me.

 

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don't street race. simple. i've had plenty of "friends" hurt from street racing. they just don't listen to me.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

http://www.hondaswap.com/forum...29355

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Lee_Delso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">http://www.hondaswap.com/forum...29355</TD></TR></TABLE>
and you just proved my weight point. the Del Sol is pratically 2300+lbs. here's another site for you. this is a Sol site.
http://www.teamdelsol.com/technical/faq/Specs/

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18C5-EH2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My 50 year old mom drives a 1997 Del Sol (last year made, newest available) and that ************ creaks and rattles on the inside worse than my 1990 civic HB.

I personally dislike them because they are heavy for their size, they are not as rigid/stiff as the Civic, they are cramped inside (my opinion), and in general they do not feel as solid as the Civics.

My stock 1990 HB with it's old-*** suspension, etc. handled better than my mom's 1997 Del Sol S model.
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^^^^ opinion, not fact

i just got rid of my '90 civic hatch gutted with a b18b, and the sol handles MUCH better than the hatch did, and has no creaks or rattles on the inside as opposed to the many random noises that would come from the inside of my hatch

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by old-sk0ol &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">has no creaks or rattles on the inside as opposed to the many random noises that would come from the inside of my hatch</TD></TR></TABLE>
haha trust me, they will get there.

 

1994 Honda del Sol VTEC MT 2491lbs

no way in hell does a stock Del Sol VTEC weigh 2108lbs. If that's what the dealer told you hes a ******* moron just like all the other salesman in the world.

 

the car is 12 years old, and i take care of it.

i doubt it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jL iLLuZiOnz 9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
and you just proved my weight point. the Del Sol is pratically 2300+lbs. here's another site for you. this is a Sol site.
http://www.teamdelsol.com/technical/faq/Specs/</TD></TR></TABLE>


Your site ust proved my theory also, look at the manual wieght, it's about 2200. The auto is what's 2300+

 

dude, do you not know how to round numbers?

93 S manual/auto - 2295/2387

are you seriously going to round downward? 5lbs away from 2300.