jim beam wrote:
> 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 there's no crx lx.

>
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> 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.