On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:23:42 -0700, jim beam wrote:

> Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/ wrote:
>> On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:44:53 +0000, ben wrote:
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>>> What are the differences between the DX and the other versions like SI,
>>> etc?
>>> I may be acquiring an 89 1 owner and am curious about the options. It
>>> is all factory. No mods.
>>
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>> In Hondas, "DX" indicates a 'stripped down' model, few amenities, and
>> the base engine and options.
>>
>> The Si has a LOT of goodies,
>
> not really.

I was referring to Power windows, etc.

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>> a High-Output engine,
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> "high/er/", but not "high"

In a car that light, it makes a difference.
I have a Corolla GTS. Corolla SR-5 had an 85 HP engine, GTS had a 112 HP
engine. Not a lot of a difference...

But enough!!!

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>> beefier suspension,
>
> dude, the suspension is pretty much identical. the springs /are/
> identical. the shocks are theoretically valved slightly different, but
> not so you'll ever notice. the front sway bars are identical, and the
> rear sway bar on the si is "mild".

Interesting.

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>> more sprting feel,
>
> the dx has a "sporting feel" too.
>
>> and more expensive parts! But, if you like 'enthusiastic' driving, the
>> Si is your cup of tea!
>
> the si is more powerful, but not rippingly so. the dx is still a great
> power to weight ratio and when set up right, corners like it's on rails.
> put identical wheels/tires on both and you're hard pressed to tell the
> difference. brakes on both vehicles are identical.


The DX has rear wheel discs?!?!?! This is also interesting, since on
Toyotas and most other Hondas, you have to move to at least the LX to get
rear discs.

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>> And if you don't want it, WHERE IS IT?!?!?!
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