I just got a 2000 civic si not long ago. Ive been looking at the del sols lately. Not sure if i should keep the si or switch it up and go with a del sol. Alot of people have been telling me to stay away from the del sols because there "junk" i dont think they are but im not an expert. i dont really know as much about the del sols as i do with my si so any opinions or advice would help too many decisions!

this is my current baby,

 

This is just my opinion and my opinion only... If I had an SI in no way would I ever consider going from that to a Del Sol. The only thing I would upgrade to is a DC2 or DB8 (Integra GSR 2dr/4dr). Its all up to you, but that is just my opinion. I would stick with the SI IMHO. GL on your decision.

 

Del sol's aren't junk, I've seen plenty that look better than a lot of SI's. It's all a matter of opinion. I personally, wouldn't trade/sell for a del sol, however, it's all up to you.

 

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Si all the way

 

if you get a del sol, sell me your si!!!!!!!!!

 

SI..

 

YOU have to make the choice. if you like them better buy one, don't keep the Si because its a more popular car.

 

yeah. i think i like the del sol because of how compact it is. even though i know its heavier than the si. i mean either way im not keeping either stock and most likely not keeping the motor. so im basically just deciding between body's. but thanks for everyones opinions, it helps.

 

im not keepin the si because it is more popular. i just know more about it right now so thats why i need the opinions

 

I have had both and IMO the si is by far sexier. Stick with your em1, you will regret trading it for a del sol.

 

if you can find a del sol vtec its basicly the same motor and trans setup although i have never seen one for sale. but then again your si could probly get you an even trade for a boosted del sol with a b swap if you can bargin good

the only thing is what body style do you like the most.

oh and del sol roofs make noises some times, it sucks and replacment parts seem to be a bit more of a bitch to find but as a daily driver i cant complain much

 

SI is way better than Del sol

 

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i realy see that as being an opinion

both go 0-60 in 7 sec

both do a 1/4 mil stock in about 15.7

both had front and rear disk brakes

both sit at about 2600 lbs

if i was building a honda challange car i wouldnt do a del sol but as a daily if he wants a convertable type car the del sol vtec is great

 

stick with the si

 

The em1 will always handle WORLDS better than the del sol.

Del sols are notorious for under steer issues.

 

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Del sols are notorious for under steer issues.</TD></TR></TABLE>


**** can be fixed with a decent suspension or even just a stiffer rear sway

 

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This is true, you can make it handle well with a good suspension.

But I have yet to see any roadracing/autocross sponsored Del sols. With it's wheelbase and loose rear end, it's just a lot of effort to make an already heavy car handle better. And with the standard t-top it's more top heavy than other civics.

 

I own a del sol.......All of this bullshit about the top making noise and parts being hard to find and $hit is ignorant rants from typical HT people talking about **** they know nothing about. You can buy any del sol part from a honda dealer and they arent unreasonable. Majestic is the best place though.

I love my del sol and wouldn't trade it for any other honda (except an S2K lol). They are getting harder to find in good shape and are very capable cars.

I dunno what this understeer nonscence is about either. It's the same damn EG chasis as a hatch. Over steer and understeer has mostly to do with driver and suspension setup.

I'm prtial to the sol and I think it's a one of a kind honda that everybody (not just honda people) recognize. 90% of people could point out an Si in a sea of Ex's. Only us honda geeks can do that.

Build what you love....The del sol is a great car and the del sol owners are a different breed of people. They're not ******** to eachother like most other honda owners. Team Sol is very tight knit and I've made some great friends because of my car.

 

To del sols.

It's a nice car. Just not my taste/style.

I bet it's nice having a semi-convertible honda that's cheap. (I.e. not an s2k)

 

when i said parts are hard to find i ment used. compaired to an eh or ej or even parts for my crx are more easily avalible.

not saying i dont like the del sol i daily drive a del sol s its the base of the base modles but its comfertible.


and my roof creeks and so do alot of other ones i have driven in not sure why you dont have that issue and not sure why we do but what ever its not something turning up the radio doesnt fix

 

yeah the whole thing with the handling. i dont think that will be an issue for me. i use to own a gt mustang and that **** handled horrible! but its gone now so i have no worries.

i think im going to go with the del sol.did a bunch of research about them today plus im a girl, i like smaller cars compared to some of you boys. just gotta find a clean one now thats ready to be built. thanks for everyones opinions! and if you know anyone looking for an si let me know.

 

^ my best advice is to browse the for sale section till you find a del sol you like and just pm the person with one you like and offer your em as a trade most that are selling a built car are looking for something newer and more streetable

 

yeah ive been looking on here the past couple of days for a del sol. found one in particular one i liked but it was sold. so thats no good.

 

sol's arent junk....but i'd stick with the si

 

this guy doesnt want trades but see what he wants for it and see if you can sell your car for that much


its a bit of a drive for you but i would say worth it

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