RIP Del Sol (for now)

Privatebigandrew · 11-10-2004, 08:01 PM

Well, i know i haven't posted in a while, but my life has been turned upside own lately. Imagin this all in one day. My girlfriend of 4 years moves out, i wreck my car, the accident is "my fault", i have a chance of losing my liscence which in turns puts me in line to lose my job. Great day huh? anyhow, i was coming home from work about two weeks ago and it was raining out side. I'm going along doing under the speed limit and keeping plenty of distance b/t me and the car ahead. All the cars ahead slam on brakes, and being an experinced driver, i moderatly apply the brakes and turn the wheel to drive into the grass to avoid locking up the tires. Much to my surprise, the tires lock up anyway (i've applied th brakes much harder in the same situation b/f with no problems) and i slide right into the back of the car in front of me, causing him to slide into the back of a truck. So the front end of the sol is screwed. The radiator is mm's from the header and is busted leaking coolant. It's fixable, but i can't decide wheter or not to use this as an opportunity to fix her up with a new front end completely (carbon fiber bumper, hood, fenders, then paint it all black...sleeper baby) or just to buy a 92-95 hatch and transfe my motor an acc. over to it. Help me out guys.

Plastic_Fork · 11-10-2004, 09:31 PM

My opinion:

If the frame's okay fix up the Sol. Of course, I'm a bit biased. My Sol will have to be pried from my lifeless fingers before I give it up. But that's just me.

I do want a hatch as well though - that'll be a second car for me one of these days.

whtteg · 11-11-2004, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plastic_Fork

My opinion:

If the frame's okay fix up the Sol. Of course, I'm a bit biased. My Sol will have to be pried from my lifeless fingers before I give it up. But that's just me.

I do want a hatch as well though - that'll be a second car for me one of these days.

Jon you know that after riding in the TEG after the work is done you will want one

j/k

Sorry to hear about your car Privatebigandrew. Hope things go well for you.

Plastic_Fork · 11-11-2004, 05:41 PM

I'll hold you to that promised ride, Tim.

I wouldn't mind owning a 'Teg though. That's gonna be a little while from now though.

I'll still whoop up on 'ya though when I'm finished.

whtteg · 11-11-2004, 05:45 PM

Thread hijack

, sorry Privatebigandrew

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plastic_Fork

I'll still whoop up on 'ya though when I'm finished.

*dr.evil voice* Right.

Plastic_Fork · 11-11-2004, 06:01 PM

We'll see.

97SilverSol · 11-12-2004, 12:53 PM

sorry bout that man..... if i had to switch away from my sol into another honda or acura id go wiht a integra or a prelude...

Privatebigandrew · 12-05-2004, 09:03 PM

update on the sol. I tore the front end apart and found that it is going to be more work than its worth. The radiator support is mangled and the front vertical brace is twisted. A lot of cutting and welding is in need. Anyhow, for the same money i can get a 92-95 hatch or a 88-91 CRX....aww the memories of my first car. I think i actually like my CRX dx detter than the sol. After tearing the front end off, i drove the car around my home town like it was a SCCA track. i knew it was gonna be a while until i got to drive it again, so i really ripped into it. Man am i gonna miss VTEC.....good thing i get to quench my urges on a RSX type s every now and then, but it is still not the sam as a sol with an intake and exhaust....

Privatebigandrew · 12-05-2004, 09:04 PM

damn i cant type....i meant liked my CRX....i no longer have it...and better, not detter

Plastic_Fork · 12-08-2004, 10:19 PM

The motor on the Sol is fine isn't it? Buy the hatch or CRX and swap that sucker in.

whtteg · 12-08-2004, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plastic_Fork

The motor on the Sol is fine isn't it? Buy the hatch or CRX and swap that sucker in.

Yep a B16 hatch would be fun.

Privatebigandrew · 12-19-2004, 12:06 AM

You know it. I would really like to get another CRX. man i loves that thing. But an OBD0 vehicle to an OBD1 is a pain. If you know of any good swap sites let me know. I was looking at a 92-95 hatch due to the ease of installation, plus they look clean as hell with the wings west kit.

Plastic_Fork · 12-20-2004, 12:20 PM

Yeah, I absolutely love the 5th gen Civic hatches. When I have the money to buy a second car, that's what I'm going to get.

Found this on my old 3rd gen Accord forum:
OBD0 to OBD1 conversion harness

Also, I'd check the 4th gen Civic forum here. I'm pretty sure someone there has an OBD0 to OBD1 guide posted or a link to one that was made.

Also:
http://www.4thgenerationcivic.com/
http://www.civic4g.com/

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