88 civic dx

[GTA]

Well the DX seems to pull harder than a LX cause most DX do not have power steering or A/C, some do though. Every LX i've seen has had power steering and A/C, some might not have them but all the ones i have seen have. I guess its the power steering that cuts down enough hp that it makes it feel like it doesnt pull as hard as a DX hatch.

[EFsleeper]

Originally posted by 88CiViC_DX
Well the DX seems to pull harder than a LX cause most DX do not have power steering or A/C, some do though. Every LX i've seen has had power steering and A/C, some might not have them but all the ones i have seen have. I guess its the power steering that cuts down enough hp that it makes it feel like it doesnt pull as hard as a DX hatch.

Really? Thats odd, I have never seen a DX with power steering. Has anyone else? anyone?

[sastanley]

Yup.....I have
Ex brother-in-law has a '91 DX hatch with power steering and an auto tranny...it was slow as crap.

My 91 DX Sedan has a 5-speed and does not have power steering. It is far from "quick" but it did beat up on the bro-in-law's hatch..mainly due to the tranny I think..those autos suck all the life outta the poor d15.

Peace.:sun:

[bamer02]

maybe its just me...ill do a 0-60 test later and lets just see...btw what are the average 0-60 times for a dx hatch 88?

[dfarres]

Originally posted by EFsleeper


Really? Thats odd, I have never seen a DX with power steering. Has anyone else? anyone?

yup, all DX's that r Automatic have P/S. Mine has P/S cause it used 2 b an Auto.

[bamer02]

you changed your transmission? how much did it cost you?

[bamer02]

my dx (i think most dx) has no rpm gauge...should i put a tachometer to it? whats a good and cheap tachometer?

[dfarres]

didn't cost anything...
the guy i bought it from swapped a new engine & tranny into it along with a few mods. He was a mechanic so everything was done very clean.

[bamer02]

oh yeah that's cool...no p/s is a bitch...hahahaha!!!

[amy@af]

Originally posted by bamer02
you changed your transmission? how much did it cost you?

cwbetb has stock power steering in his DX....he also paid to have his AT switched to MT. so you might want to ask him how much.

it is really easy to do it yourself if you have tools and aren't afriad to get down on your car. tranny bolts up the same. the biggest thing to change is the pedals

[bamer02]

just wanted to know how much..im not gonna do it..i have a MT...thanks anyway...you guys know any shops here in cali that dont charge a lot for swapping engines? and where can you get cheap ZC engines? i know nippon-motors but im still looking for better prices...thanks...

[EF_LSVtec]

where u from bamer02. Easier to refer someone if we know your location. You can at least save on shipping if you find an engine locally.

[ci5ic]

Originally posted by bamer02
oh yeah that's cool...no p/s is a bitch...hahahaha!!!

Hell naw! I hate power steering! I love the immediate response of manual steering, and not having it provides a better tactile connection between you and the car and the road...

It's kindof a bitch for parallel parking though.

[amy@af]

Originally posted by ci5ic


Hell naw! I hate power steering! I love the immediate response of manual steering, and not having it provides a better tactile connection between you and the car and the road...

It's kindof a bitch for parallel parking though.

my Si without power steering takes corners better hands down. BUT, i 'm quickly falling in love with the PS in the 4 door. it is so nice to have when i run a million errands.

205 40/ 16's with no power steering sucks....
175 70/13's with power steering rules...
in parking lots, that is

[EF_LSVtec]

I remember having a power-assisted steering as suppose to just power steering...Steering gets heavier as you go faster, hence better road feel. But I agree with driving no power steering at all grows on you.