My Si has a DX motor!
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
In article <7LydnYzHAcbkHiDYnZ2dnUVZ_riknZ2d@speakeasy.net> ,
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> <snip>
> > Definitely. I've never been too happy with the stock brakes with the
> > current engine, so I'd probably do a brake upgrade at the same time as
> > the engine swap.
>
> do you use oem pads or aftermarket? my experience with aftermarket pads
> is very poor - bad wear, bad fade, poor stopping power... now i use oem
> and am very happy. and this opinion was recently re-reinforced by my
> new crx that has aftermarket pads - just doesn't stop like it should.
I've used both in the past, but I just had the brakes redone several
weeks ago, and OEM pads were used. Had to have the brake booster
replaced last year when it failed catastrophically (that was exciting,
as it happened on the freeway), and the master cylinder was replaced
prior to that. I'm thinking about installing braided stainless lines to
see if that improves things, but will probably wind up converting to
'teg brakes sooner or later.
Dave
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> <snip>
> > Definitely. I've never been too happy with the stock brakes with the
> > current engine, so I'd probably do a brake upgrade at the same time as
> > the engine swap.
>
> do you use oem pads or aftermarket? my experience with aftermarket pads
> is very poor - bad wear, bad fade, poor stopping power... now i use oem
> and am very happy. and this opinion was recently re-reinforced by my
> new crx that has aftermarket pads - just doesn't stop like it should.
I've used both in the past, but I just had the brakes redone several
weeks ago, and OEM pads were used. Had to have the brake booster
replaced last year when it failed catastrophically (that was exciting,
as it happened on the freeway), and the master cylinder was replaced
prior to that. I'm thinking about installing braided stainless lines to
see if that improves things, but will probably wind up converting to
'teg brakes sooner or later.
Dave
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
In article <7LydnYzHAcbkHiDYnZ2dnUVZ_riknZ2d@speakeasy.net> ,
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> <snip>
> > Definitely. I've never been too happy with the stock brakes with the
> > current engine, so I'd probably do a brake upgrade at the same time as
> > the engine swap.
>
> do you use oem pads or aftermarket? my experience with aftermarket pads
> is very poor - bad wear, bad fade, poor stopping power... now i use oem
> and am very happy. and this opinion was recently re-reinforced by my
> new crx that has aftermarket pads - just doesn't stop like it should.
I've used both in the past, but I just had the brakes redone several
weeks ago, and OEM pads were used. Had to have the brake booster
replaced last year when it failed catastrophically (that was exciting,
as it happened on the freeway), and the master cylinder was replaced
prior to that. I'm thinking about installing braided stainless lines to
see if that improves things, but will probably wind up converting to
'teg brakes sooner or later.
Dave
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> <snip>
> > Definitely. I've never been too happy with the stock brakes with the
> > current engine, so I'd probably do a brake upgrade at the same time as
> > the engine swap.
>
> do you use oem pads or aftermarket? my experience with aftermarket pads
> is very poor - bad wear, bad fade, poor stopping power... now i use oem
> and am very happy. and this opinion was recently re-reinforced by my
> new crx that has aftermarket pads - just doesn't stop like it should.
I've used both in the past, but I just had the brakes redone several
weeks ago, and OEM pads were used. Had to have the brake booster
replaced last year when it failed catastrophically (that was exciting,
as it happened on the freeway), and the master cylinder was replaced
prior to that. I'm thinking about installing braided stainless lines to
see if that improves things, but will probably wind up converting to
'teg brakes sooner or later.
Dave
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
In article <7LydnYzHAcbkHiDYnZ2dnUVZ_riknZ2d@speakeasy.net> ,
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> <snip>
> > Definitely. I've never been too happy with the stock brakes with the
> > current engine, so I'd probably do a brake upgrade at the same time as
> > the engine swap.
>
> do you use oem pads or aftermarket? my experience with aftermarket pads
> is very poor - bad wear, bad fade, poor stopping power... now i use oem
> and am very happy. and this opinion was recently re-reinforced by my
> new crx that has aftermarket pads - just doesn't stop like it should.
I've used both in the past, but I just had the brakes redone several
weeks ago, and OEM pads were used. Had to have the brake booster
replaced last year when it failed catastrophically (that was exciting,
as it happened on the freeway), and the master cylinder was replaced
prior to that. I'm thinking about installing braided stainless lines to
see if that improves things, but will probably wind up converting to
'teg brakes sooner or later.
Dave
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> <snip>
> > Definitely. I've never been too happy with the stock brakes with the
> > current engine, so I'd probably do a brake upgrade at the same time as
> > the engine swap.
>
> do you use oem pads or aftermarket? my experience with aftermarket pads
> is very poor - bad wear, bad fade, poor stopping power... now i use oem
> and am very happy. and this opinion was recently re-reinforced by my
> new crx that has aftermarket pads - just doesn't stop like it should.
I've used both in the past, but I just had the brakes redone several
weeks ago, and OEM pads were used. Had to have the brake booster
replaced last year when it failed catastrophically (that was exciting,
as it happened on the freeway), and the master cylinder was replaced
prior to that. I'm thinking about installing braided stainless lines to
see if that improves things, but will probably wind up converting to
'teg brakes sooner or later.
Dave
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
In article <7LydnY_HAcYUGSDYnZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@speakeasy.net> ,
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> > Oh, and JT, this one's for you:
> >
> > http://www.houston-imports.com/forum...d.php?t=351953
> >
> > Too bad an engine swap is even being discussed - I'd leave it exactly as
> > is. Actually, the $3200 he spent on paint would've paid for one hell of
> > a mechanical restoration, plus a "normal" paint job.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> that's insane. don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful thing, but i want a
> car that goes - that means goes fast, stops fast, and pulls g's when
> cornering. the old cvcc's are just not on a par with the 88-91's in any
> way.
Well, yeah, but the old cvcc's are fine around-town cars - you just have
to adjust your expectations performance-wise accordingly.
OTOH, there's this:
http://ns.netmcr.com/~mdouglas/civic1200.html
I've come to the conclusion that no matter how extreme something is car-
wise, someone's probably not only thought of it already but has actually
done it. Case in point: there's a guy on the cover of either the current
or last month's issue of Super Street who has shoehorned a 700hp turbo
K-series engine into a Fit. And it's not a stripped-down race car.
Dave
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> > Oh, and JT, this one's for you:
> >
> > http://www.houston-imports.com/forum...d.php?t=351953
> >
> > Too bad an engine swap is even being discussed - I'd leave it exactly as
> > is. Actually, the $3200 he spent on paint would've paid for one hell of
> > a mechanical restoration, plus a "normal" paint job.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> that's insane. don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful thing, but i want a
> car that goes - that means goes fast, stops fast, and pulls g's when
> cornering. the old cvcc's are just not on a par with the 88-91's in any
> way.
Well, yeah, but the old cvcc's are fine around-town cars - you just have
to adjust your expectations performance-wise accordingly.
OTOH, there's this:
http://ns.netmcr.com/~mdouglas/civic1200.html
I've come to the conclusion that no matter how extreme something is car-
wise, someone's probably not only thought of it already but has actually
done it. Case in point: there's a guy on the cover of either the current
or last month's issue of Super Street who has shoehorned a 700hp turbo
K-series engine into a Fit. And it's not a stripped-down race car.
Dave
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
In article <7LydnY_HAcYUGSDYnZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@speakeasy.net> ,
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> > Oh, and JT, this one's for you:
> >
> > http://www.houston-imports.com/forum...d.php?t=351953
> >
> > Too bad an engine swap is even being discussed - I'd leave it exactly as
> > is. Actually, the $3200 he spent on paint would've paid for one hell of
> > a mechanical restoration, plus a "normal" paint job.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> that's insane. don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful thing, but i want a
> car that goes - that means goes fast, stops fast, and pulls g's when
> cornering. the old cvcc's are just not on a par with the 88-91's in any
> way.
Well, yeah, but the old cvcc's are fine around-town cars - you just have
to adjust your expectations performance-wise accordingly.
OTOH, there's this:
http://ns.netmcr.com/~mdouglas/civic1200.html
I've come to the conclusion that no matter how extreme something is car-
wise, someone's probably not only thought of it already but has actually
done it. Case in point: there's a guy on the cover of either the current
or last month's issue of Super Street who has shoehorned a 700hp turbo
K-series engine into a Fit. And it's not a stripped-down race car.
Dave
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> > Oh, and JT, this one's for you:
> >
> > http://www.houston-imports.com/forum...d.php?t=351953
> >
> > Too bad an engine swap is even being discussed - I'd leave it exactly as
> > is. Actually, the $3200 he spent on paint would've paid for one hell of
> > a mechanical restoration, plus a "normal" paint job.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> that's insane. don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful thing, but i want a
> car that goes - that means goes fast, stops fast, and pulls g's when
> cornering. the old cvcc's are just not on a par with the 88-91's in any
> way.
Well, yeah, but the old cvcc's are fine around-town cars - you just have
to adjust your expectations performance-wise accordingly.
OTOH, there's this:
http://ns.netmcr.com/~mdouglas/civic1200.html
I've come to the conclusion that no matter how extreme something is car-
wise, someone's probably not only thought of it already but has actually
done it. Case in point: there's a guy on the cover of either the current
or last month's issue of Super Street who has shoehorned a 700hp turbo
K-series engine into a Fit. And it's not a stripped-down race car.
Dave
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
In article <7LydnY_HAcYUGSDYnZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@speakeasy.net> ,
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> > Oh, and JT, this one's for you:
> >
> > http://www.houston-imports.com/forum...d.php?t=351953
> >
> > Too bad an engine swap is even being discussed - I'd leave it exactly as
> > is. Actually, the $3200 he spent on paint would've paid for one hell of
> > a mechanical restoration, plus a "normal" paint job.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> that's insane. don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful thing, but i want a
> car that goes - that means goes fast, stops fast, and pulls g's when
> cornering. the old cvcc's are just not on a par with the 88-91's in any
> way.
Well, yeah, but the old cvcc's are fine around-town cars - you just have
to adjust your expectations performance-wise accordingly.
OTOH, there's this:
http://ns.netmcr.com/~mdouglas/civic1200.html
I've come to the conclusion that no matter how extreme something is car-
wise, someone's probably not only thought of it already but has actually
done it. Case in point: there's a guy on the cover of either the current
or last month's issue of Super Street who has shoehorned a 700hp turbo
K-series engine into a Fit. And it's not a stripped-down race car.
Dave
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> > Oh, and JT, this one's for you:
> >
> > http://www.houston-imports.com/forum...d.php?t=351953
> >
> > Too bad an engine swap is even being discussed - I'd leave it exactly as
> > is. Actually, the $3200 he spent on paint would've paid for one hell of
> > a mechanical restoration, plus a "normal" paint job.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> that's insane. don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful thing, but i want a
> car that goes - that means goes fast, stops fast, and pulls g's when
> cornering. the old cvcc's are just not on a par with the 88-91's in any
> way.
Well, yeah, but the old cvcc's are fine around-town cars - you just have
to adjust your expectations performance-wise accordingly.
OTOH, there's this:
http://ns.netmcr.com/~mdouglas/civic1200.html
I've come to the conclusion that no matter how extreme something is car-
wise, someone's probably not only thought of it already but has actually
done it. Case in point: there's a guy on the cover of either the current
or last month's issue of Super Street who has shoehorned a 700hp turbo
K-series engine into a Fit. And it's not a stripped-down race car.
Dave
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
In article <7LydnY_HAcYUGSDYnZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@speakeasy.net> ,
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> > Oh, and JT, this one's for you:
> >
> > http://www.houston-imports.com/forum...d.php?t=351953
> >
> > Too bad an engine swap is even being discussed - I'd leave it exactly as
> > is. Actually, the $3200 he spent on paint would've paid for one hell of
> > a mechanical restoration, plus a "normal" paint job.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> that's insane. don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful thing, but i want a
> car that goes - that means goes fast, stops fast, and pulls g's when
> cornering. the old cvcc's are just not on a par with the 88-91's in any
> way.
Well, yeah, but the old cvcc's are fine around-town cars - you just have
to adjust your expectations performance-wise accordingly.
OTOH, there's this:
http://ns.netmcr.com/~mdouglas/civic1200.html
I've come to the conclusion that no matter how extreme something is car-
wise, someone's probably not only thought of it already but has actually
done it. Case in point: there's a guy on the cover of either the current
or last month's issue of Super Street who has shoehorned a 700hp turbo
K-series engine into a Fit. And it's not a stripped-down race car.
Dave
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> > Oh, and JT, this one's for you:
> >
> > http://www.houston-imports.com/forum...d.php?t=351953
> >
> > Too bad an engine swap is even being discussed - I'd leave it exactly as
> > is. Actually, the $3200 he spent on paint would've paid for one hell of
> > a mechanical restoration, plus a "normal" paint job.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> that's insane. don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful thing, but i want a
> car that goes - that means goes fast, stops fast, and pulls g's when
> cornering. the old cvcc's are just not on a par with the 88-91's in any
> way.
Well, yeah, but the old cvcc's are fine around-town cars - you just have
to adjust your expectations performance-wise accordingly.
OTOH, there's this:
http://ns.netmcr.com/~mdouglas/civic1200.html
I've come to the conclusion that no matter how extreme something is car-
wise, someone's probably not only thought of it already but has actually
done it. Case in point: there's a guy on the cover of either the current
or last month's issue of Super Street who has shoehorned a 700hp turbo
K-series engine into a Fit. And it's not a stripped-down race car.
Dave
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
In article <7LydnY7HAcZ-GCDYnZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@speakeasy.net>,
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> > I've seen CRX shells, with no motor or trans, sell for more than $700.
> > Trade-in values are always ridiculously low, but I can't imagine many
> > CRX owners trying to trade them in at a dealer vs. a private sale.
> > Anyone who doesn't think $1500-2000 for a generally clean, unmodified
> > 88-91 CRX is easily attainable isn't familiar with how much in demand
> > these cars still are. A really nice one that's been well-maintained by
> > an original owner will sell for considerably more.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> no kidding. i just paid $1k for an unmodded crx - one lady owner from
> new. 105k miles. immaculate inside. 100% stock [apart from the brake
> pads]. never crashed. paint's not so great, but it's all stock. i've
> only had it a week, but already i've had two people offer to buy it!
Congratulations. That's the kind of deal you just have to be in the
right place at the right time for. What model is it, a DX?
Dave
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> > I've seen CRX shells, with no motor or trans, sell for more than $700.
> > Trade-in values are always ridiculously low, but I can't imagine many
> > CRX owners trying to trade them in at a dealer vs. a private sale.
> > Anyone who doesn't think $1500-2000 for a generally clean, unmodified
> > 88-91 CRX is easily attainable isn't familiar with how much in demand
> > these cars still are. A really nice one that's been well-maintained by
> > an original owner will sell for considerably more.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> no kidding. i just paid $1k for an unmodded crx - one lady owner from
> new. 105k miles. immaculate inside. 100% stock [apart from the brake
> pads]. never crashed. paint's not so great, but it's all stock. i've
> only had it a week, but already i've had two people offer to buy it!
Congratulations. That's the kind of deal you just have to be in the
right place at the right time for. What model is it, a DX?
Dave
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
In article <7LydnY7HAcZ-GCDYnZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@speakeasy.net>,
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> > I've seen CRX shells, with no motor or trans, sell for more than $700.
> > Trade-in values are always ridiculously low, but I can't imagine many
> > CRX owners trying to trade them in at a dealer vs. a private sale.
> > Anyone who doesn't think $1500-2000 for a generally clean, unmodified
> > 88-91 CRX is easily attainable isn't familiar with how much in demand
> > these cars still are. A really nice one that's been well-maintained by
> > an original owner will sell for considerably more.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> no kidding. i just paid $1k for an unmodded crx - one lady owner from
> new. 105k miles. immaculate inside. 100% stock [apart from the brake
> pads]. never crashed. paint's not so great, but it's all stock. i've
> only had it a week, but already i've had two people offer to buy it!
Congratulations. That's the kind of deal you just have to be in the
right place at the right time for. What model is it, a DX?
Dave
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> > I've seen CRX shells, with no motor or trans, sell for more than $700.
> > Trade-in values are always ridiculously low, but I can't imagine many
> > CRX owners trying to trade them in at a dealer vs. a private sale.
> > Anyone who doesn't think $1500-2000 for a generally clean, unmodified
> > 88-91 CRX is easily attainable isn't familiar with how much in demand
> > these cars still are. A really nice one that's been well-maintained by
> > an original owner will sell for considerably more.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> no kidding. i just paid $1k for an unmodded crx - one lady owner from
> new. 105k miles. immaculate inside. 100% stock [apart from the brake
> pads]. never crashed. paint's not so great, but it's all stock. i've
> only had it a week, but already i've had two people offer to buy it!
Congratulations. That's the kind of deal you just have to be in the
right place at the right time for. What model is it, a DX?
Dave
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
In article <7LydnY7HAcZ-GCDYnZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@speakeasy.net>,
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> > I've seen CRX shells, with no motor or trans, sell for more than $700.
> > Trade-in values are always ridiculously low, but I can't imagine many
> > CRX owners trying to trade them in at a dealer vs. a private sale.
> > Anyone who doesn't think $1500-2000 for a generally clean, unmodified
> > 88-91 CRX is easily attainable isn't familiar with how much in demand
> > these cars still are. A really nice one that's been well-maintained by
> > an original owner will sell for considerably more.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> no kidding. i just paid $1k for an unmodded crx - one lady owner from
> new. 105k miles. immaculate inside. 100% stock [apart from the brake
> pads]. never crashed. paint's not so great, but it's all stock. i've
> only had it a week, but already i've had two people offer to buy it!
Congratulations. That's the kind of deal you just have to be in the
right place at the right time for. What model is it, a DX?
Dave
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> > I've seen CRX shells, with no motor or trans, sell for more than $700.
> > Trade-in values are always ridiculously low, but I can't imagine many
> > CRX owners trying to trade them in at a dealer vs. a private sale.
> > Anyone who doesn't think $1500-2000 for a generally clean, unmodified
> > 88-91 CRX is easily attainable isn't familiar with how much in demand
> > these cars still are. A really nice one that's been well-maintained by
> > an original owner will sell for considerably more.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> no kidding. i just paid $1k for an unmodded crx - one lady owner from
> new. 105k miles. immaculate inside. 100% stock [apart from the brake
> pads]. never crashed. paint's not so great, but it's all stock. i've
> only had it a week, but already i've had two people offer to buy it!
Congratulations. That's the kind of deal you just have to be in the
right place at the right time for. What model is it, a DX?
Dave
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
In article <7LydnY7HAcZ-GCDYnZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@speakeasy.net>,
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> > I've seen CRX shells, with no motor or trans, sell for more than $700.
> > Trade-in values are always ridiculously low, but I can't imagine many
> > CRX owners trying to trade them in at a dealer vs. a private sale.
> > Anyone who doesn't think $1500-2000 for a generally clean, unmodified
> > 88-91 CRX is easily attainable isn't familiar with how much in demand
> > these cars still are. A really nice one that's been well-maintained by
> > an original owner will sell for considerably more.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> no kidding. i just paid $1k for an unmodded crx - one lady owner from
> new. 105k miles. immaculate inside. 100% stock [apart from the brake
> pads]. never crashed. paint's not so great, but it's all stock. i've
> only had it a week, but already i've had two people offer to buy it!
Congratulations. That's the kind of deal you just have to be in the
right place at the right time for. What model is it, a DX?
Dave
spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
> Dave Garrett wrote:
> > I've seen CRX shells, with no motor or trans, sell for more than $700.
> > Trade-in values are always ridiculously low, but I can't imagine many
> > CRX owners trying to trade them in at a dealer vs. a private sale.
> > Anyone who doesn't think $1500-2000 for a generally clean, unmodified
> > 88-91 CRX is easily attainable isn't familiar with how much in demand
> > these cars still are. A really nice one that's been well-maintained by
> > an original owner will sell for considerably more.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> no kidding. i just paid $1k for an unmodded crx - one lady owner from
> new. 105k miles. immaculate inside. 100% stock [apart from the brake
> pads]. never crashed. paint's not so great, but it's all stock. i've
> only had it a week, but already i've had two people offer to buy it!
Congratulations. That's the kind of deal you just have to be in the
right place at the right time for. What model is it, a DX?
Dave
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Re: My Si has a DX motor!
Dave Garrett wrote:
> In article <7LydnY7HAcZ-GCDYnZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@speakeasy.net>,
> spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
>> Dave Garrett wrote:
>
>>> I've seen CRX shells, with no motor or trans, sell for more than $700.
>>> Trade-in values are always ridiculously low, but I can't imagine many
>>> CRX owners trying to trade them in at a dealer vs. a private sale.
>>> Anyone who doesn't think $1500-2000 for a generally clean, unmodified
>>> 88-91 CRX is easily attainable isn't familiar with how much in demand
>>> these cars still are. A really nice one that's been well-maintained by
>>> an original owner will sell for considerably more.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>> no kidding. i just paid $1k for an unmodded crx - one lady owner from
>> new. 105k miles. immaculate inside. 100% stock [apart from the brake
>> pads]. never crashed. paint's not so great, but it's all stock. i've
>> only had it a week, but already i've had two people offer to buy it!
>
> Congratulations. That's the kind of deal you just have to be in the
> right place at the right time for. What model is it, a DX?
>
> Dave
>
>
yes, dx auto. i want auto because of a knee problem and have been
assembling parts from the 90-91 ex auto, originally so i could put the
d16a6 4pfi + auto into my 89 civic hatch. i think the crx is now the
candidate! if that goes well, maybe i'll do the b20 + auto swap from a
prelude on the civic...
> In article <7LydnY7HAcZ-GCDYnZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@speakeasy.net>,
> spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
>> Dave Garrett wrote:
>
>>> I've seen CRX shells, with no motor or trans, sell for more than $700.
>>> Trade-in values are always ridiculously low, but I can't imagine many
>>> CRX owners trying to trade them in at a dealer vs. a private sale.
>>> Anyone who doesn't think $1500-2000 for a generally clean, unmodified
>>> 88-91 CRX is easily attainable isn't familiar with how much in demand
>>> these cars still are. A really nice one that's been well-maintained by
>>> an original owner will sell for considerably more.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>> no kidding. i just paid $1k for an unmodded crx - one lady owner from
>> new. 105k miles. immaculate inside. 100% stock [apart from the brake
>> pads]. never crashed. paint's not so great, but it's all stock. i've
>> only had it a week, but already i've had two people offer to buy it!
>
> Congratulations. That's the kind of deal you just have to be in the
> right place at the right time for. What model is it, a DX?
>
> Dave
>
>
yes, dx auto. i want auto because of a knee problem and have been
assembling parts from the 90-91 ex auto, originally so i could put the
d16a6 4pfi + auto into my 89 civic hatch. i think the crx is now the
candidate! if that goes well, maybe i'll do the b20 + auto swap from a
prelude on the civic...
#223
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Posts: n/a
Re: My Si has a DX motor!
Dave Garrett wrote:
> In article <7LydnY7HAcZ-GCDYnZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@speakeasy.net>,
> spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
>> Dave Garrett wrote:
>
>>> I've seen CRX shells, with no motor or trans, sell for more than $700.
>>> Trade-in values are always ridiculously low, but I can't imagine many
>>> CRX owners trying to trade them in at a dealer vs. a private sale.
>>> Anyone who doesn't think $1500-2000 for a generally clean, unmodified
>>> 88-91 CRX is easily attainable isn't familiar with how much in demand
>>> these cars still are. A really nice one that's been well-maintained by
>>> an original owner will sell for considerably more.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>> no kidding. i just paid $1k for an unmodded crx - one lady owner from
>> new. 105k miles. immaculate inside. 100% stock [apart from the brake
>> pads]. never crashed. paint's not so great, but it's all stock. i've
>> only had it a week, but already i've had two people offer to buy it!
>
> Congratulations. That's the kind of deal you just have to be in the
> right place at the right time for. What model is it, a DX?
>
> Dave
>
>
yes, dx auto. i want auto because of a knee problem and have been
assembling parts from the 90-91 ex auto, originally so i could put the
d16a6 4pfi + auto into my 89 civic hatch. i think the crx is now the
candidate! if that goes well, maybe i'll do the b20 + auto swap from a
prelude on the civic...
> In article <7LydnY7HAcZ-GCDYnZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@speakeasy.net>,
> spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
>> Dave Garrett wrote:
>
>>> I've seen CRX shells, with no motor or trans, sell for more than $700.
>>> Trade-in values are always ridiculously low, but I can't imagine many
>>> CRX owners trying to trade them in at a dealer vs. a private sale.
>>> Anyone who doesn't think $1500-2000 for a generally clean, unmodified
>>> 88-91 CRX is easily attainable isn't familiar with how much in demand
>>> these cars still are. A really nice one that's been well-maintained by
>>> an original owner will sell for considerably more.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>> no kidding. i just paid $1k for an unmodded crx - one lady owner from
>> new. 105k miles. immaculate inside. 100% stock [apart from the brake
>> pads]. never crashed. paint's not so great, but it's all stock. i've
>> only had it a week, but already i've had two people offer to buy it!
>
> Congratulations. That's the kind of deal you just have to be in the
> right place at the right time for. What model is it, a DX?
>
> Dave
>
>
yes, dx auto. i want auto because of a knee problem and have been
assembling parts from the 90-91 ex auto, originally so i could put the
d16a6 4pfi + auto into my 89 civic hatch. i think the crx is now the
candidate! if that goes well, maybe i'll do the b20 + auto swap from a
prelude on the civic...
#224
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: My Si has a DX motor!
Dave Garrett wrote:
> In article <7LydnY7HAcZ-GCDYnZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@speakeasy.net>,
> spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
>> Dave Garrett wrote:
>
>>> I've seen CRX shells, with no motor or trans, sell for more than $700.
>>> Trade-in values are always ridiculously low, but I can't imagine many
>>> CRX owners trying to trade them in at a dealer vs. a private sale.
>>> Anyone who doesn't think $1500-2000 for a generally clean, unmodified
>>> 88-91 CRX is easily attainable isn't familiar with how much in demand
>>> these cars still are. A really nice one that's been well-maintained by
>>> an original owner will sell for considerably more.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>> no kidding. i just paid $1k for an unmodded crx - one lady owner from
>> new. 105k miles. immaculate inside. 100% stock [apart from the brake
>> pads]. never crashed. paint's not so great, but it's all stock. i've
>> only had it a week, but already i've had two people offer to buy it!
>
> Congratulations. That's the kind of deal you just have to be in the
> right place at the right time for. What model is it, a DX?
>
> Dave
>
>
yes, dx auto. i want auto because of a knee problem and have been
assembling parts from the 90-91 ex auto, originally so i could put the
d16a6 4pfi + auto into my 89 civic hatch. i think the crx is now the
candidate! if that goes well, maybe i'll do the b20 + auto swap from a
prelude on the civic...
> In article <7LydnY7HAcZ-GCDYnZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@speakeasy.net>,
> spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
>> Dave Garrett wrote:
>
>>> I've seen CRX shells, with no motor or trans, sell for more than $700.
>>> Trade-in values are always ridiculously low, but I can't imagine many
>>> CRX owners trying to trade them in at a dealer vs. a private sale.
>>> Anyone who doesn't think $1500-2000 for a generally clean, unmodified
>>> 88-91 CRX is easily attainable isn't familiar with how much in demand
>>> these cars still are. A really nice one that's been well-maintained by
>>> an original owner will sell for considerably more.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>> no kidding. i just paid $1k for an unmodded crx - one lady owner from
>> new. 105k miles. immaculate inside. 100% stock [apart from the brake
>> pads]. never crashed. paint's not so great, but it's all stock. i've
>> only had it a week, but already i've had two people offer to buy it!
>
> Congratulations. That's the kind of deal you just have to be in the
> right place at the right time for. What model is it, a DX?
>
> Dave
>
>
yes, dx auto. i want auto because of a knee problem and have been
assembling parts from the 90-91 ex auto, originally so i could put the
d16a6 4pfi + auto into my 89 civic hatch. i think the crx is now the
candidate! if that goes well, maybe i'll do the b20 + auto swap from a
prelude on the civic...
#225
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: My Si has a DX motor!
Dave Garrett wrote:
> In article <7LydnY7HAcZ-GCDYnZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@speakeasy.net>,
> spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
>> Dave Garrett wrote:
>
>>> I've seen CRX shells, with no motor or trans, sell for more than $700.
>>> Trade-in values are always ridiculously low, but I can't imagine many
>>> CRX owners trying to trade them in at a dealer vs. a private sale.
>>> Anyone who doesn't think $1500-2000 for a generally clean, unmodified
>>> 88-91 CRX is easily attainable isn't familiar with how much in demand
>>> these cars still are. A really nice one that's been well-maintained by
>>> an original owner will sell for considerably more.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>> no kidding. i just paid $1k for an unmodded crx - one lady owner from
>> new. 105k miles. immaculate inside. 100% stock [apart from the brake
>> pads]. never crashed. paint's not so great, but it's all stock. i've
>> only had it a week, but already i've had two people offer to buy it!
>
> Congratulations. That's the kind of deal you just have to be in the
> right place at the right time for. What model is it, a DX?
>
> Dave
>
>
yes, dx auto. i want auto because of a knee problem and have been
assembling parts from the 90-91 ex auto, originally so i could put the
d16a6 4pfi + auto into my 89 civic hatch. i think the crx is now the
candidate! if that goes well, maybe i'll do the b20 + auto swap from a
prelude on the civic...
> In article <7LydnY7HAcZ-GCDYnZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@speakeasy.net>,
> spamvortex@bad.example.net says...
>> Dave Garrett wrote:
>
>>> I've seen CRX shells, with no motor or trans, sell for more than $700.
>>> Trade-in values are always ridiculously low, but I can't imagine many
>>> CRX owners trying to trade them in at a dealer vs. a private sale.
>>> Anyone who doesn't think $1500-2000 for a generally clean, unmodified
>>> 88-91 CRX is easily attainable isn't familiar with how much in demand
>>> these cars still are. A really nice one that's been well-maintained by
>>> an original owner will sell for considerably more.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>> no kidding. i just paid $1k for an unmodded crx - one lady owner from
>> new. 105k miles. immaculate inside. 100% stock [apart from the brake
>> pads]. never crashed. paint's not so great, but it's all stock. i've
>> only had it a week, but already i've had two people offer to buy it!
>
> Congratulations. That's the kind of deal you just have to be in the
> right place at the right time for. What model is it, a DX?
>
> Dave
>
>
yes, dx auto. i want auto because of a knee problem and have been
assembling parts from the 90-91 ex auto, originally so i could put the
d16a6 4pfi + auto into my 89 civic hatch. i think the crx is now the
candidate! if that goes well, maybe i'll do the b20 + auto swap from a
prelude on the civic...