http://www.sportcompactcarweb....art_1/


Just thought I would post this really some good info

 

cool i read it, does have a lot of good info

 

interesting

 

can we make it in the faq or something so every one can see it put it under Intresting info

 

The third option is the middle-of-the-road DX model, which has none of the advantages of the HF or the Si. The chassis has not been lightened, but the engine is still hopeless. Using a two-injector throttle body fuel injection system, the DX engine is on the short list of Honda engines without hope .

it sounded like **** list, hurted me cuz i have a dx

 

I have a dx to

 

i as well have a dx

 

bump

 

does any one know these people but they got a nice project going

 

I have an 88 DX.

 

my main issue is that the writing about the suspension makes it seem like 88's only had passive rear steering.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The '88 CRX also has a different rear suspension than any other CRX. Honda's unique sort-of-double-wishbone, sort-of-trailing-arm rear suspension uses a toe control link and a compliance bushing in concert to give a passive rear steering effect.

On the 1988 models, the passive rear steering is exceptionally strong, making them extremely nimble. On later years, much of the rear steering was tuned out, bringing handling more in line with conventional front drivers. Many road racers prefer the earlier car's more aggressive handling, but warn that they must be tuned differently. A big rear anti-roll bar that you would use on any other Civic or CRX is an invitation for snap oversteer on an '88. Most CRX experts agree that for a street car, '89 and later cars are preferable.</TD></TR></TABLE>


that first statement should be put in the end of the blurb. the "different" suspension the 88 has is the different rear LCA and shock and has nothing to do with the "exceptionally strong" rear steering. it has to do with the different positioning of the toe arm on the 88 chassis.


and its opinions of road racers is not accurate. ppl choose 88's simply because of the weight. at a lowered ride height, the extra passive steering is washed out. im pretty sure i know the authors source for "road racing", and im not knocking him since he's a great driver and successful CRX builder, but he's the only one that drives without much of a rear swaybar.

 

not to be a dick, but that articles really old man.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by doublethink &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">not to be a dick, but that articles really old man.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah, which is why i have such a beef with it. totally created the "88 has passive rear steering" myth.