Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/ wrote:
> 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:
>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>
>>> 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.

crx doesn't /have/ electric windows. apart from the sun roof and the
red trim, the interior is identical.

>
>>> a High-Output engine,
>> "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!!!

sure it makes a small difference. my point is, and this seems to have
escaped you, that the dx is a great "sporty" car as-is. with its measly
little 92hp motor.


>
>>> 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.
>
>>> 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.

no, the 89 /doesn't/ have disks - on either model.

>
>>
>>
>>> And if you don't want it, WHERE IS IT?!?!?!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
dude, why do you post if you're just making stuff up? electric windows
in a crx? 89 disks? you're just being a clown.