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I'm buying a honda del sol! Ask me anything!
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TrainedRage
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You found one? I mean sounds like a big fucking project but also sounds super cool. If you do this please post pictures.
Majima Everywhere System
Member
Pro tip: del sol loosely translates to "of the sun"
This purchases is meant to be enjoyed in a free and fun manner, with branding that inspires a positive vibes. Those around you are sure to notice a change, even if they can't quite put a finger on it.
This purchases is meant to be enjoyed in a free and fun manner, with branding that inspires a positive vibes. Those around you are sure to notice a change, even if they can't quite put a finger on it.
quickwhips
Member
I have an b18c with 20 lbs of boost I had in a crx. So I just shift link and mounts.
quickwhips
Member
Fucking hole in hood and some rust on quarters. Negotiating now. Real time updates!
quickwhips
Member
Why is old honda so crazy. So the car is at the brother's house where I am. But the owner will be here in 20 minutes. Btw I had to bring my own rims.
Can't decide
Member
Make sure you move next door to
DragoonKain
first and do all the repair work as loudly as possible. Give the engine a thorough test on the daily too.
DragoonKain
first and do all the repair work as loudly as possible. Give the engine a thorough test on the daily too.
V4skunk
Banned
Its a good investment. He won't loose money, well here in Britain he wouldn't loose money. They are worth £5k over here for a shit one with a manual box..
Tuff McNutt
Member
Are you getting it with a 7 year loan at 7% interest?
TheMan
Member
In theory yes. but it sounds like there will be lot of work between where he's starting and where he would need to be to sell at a respectable price.
quickwhips
Member
She is now mine.
Goro Majima
Kitty Genovese Member
Wow when you said rust you weren’t kidding
quickwhips
Member
Ive fixed worst properly before.
Frito_Pendejo
Member
My first car was a 94’ B16 model. Did a full JDM front end with rare fog lights and all. Swapped a JDM GSR in it w/ Type R trans and then sold it after I bought my Evo. Wish I never got rid of it.
Phunkydiabetic
Banned
Stop it
V4skunk
Banned
Lol he is obviously paying less than £1k for the shell and already has an engine.
Rust is an easy job to fix even if you need to weld and cut new pieces of metal.
quickwhips
Member
Got her in the garage in her resting spot for a while
If she treats me bad I'll pull the lancer down off the wall to chop her up.
If she treats me bad I'll pull the lancer down off the wall to chop her up.
She is now mine.
REMINDS me of the time George Costanza tried to pick up a chic in the bar after bragging that he writes sitcoms for NBC...
TrainedRage
Banned
Can I ask how much you paid? That looks not as bad as I was thinking. Nice garage too, damn! Thanks for posting pics.Got her in the garage in her resting spot for a while
If she treats me bad I'll pull the lancer down off the wall to chop her up.
bender
What time is it?
She is now mine.
Airflow is going to be nice in that custom hood.
manfestival
Member
I used to have a del sol. It was a fun little car. Unfortunately mine was pretty modded and lowered. Hitting a pothole felt like death.
quickwhips
Member
I paid 800 dollars for shell with really clean interior and set of innovative motor mounts and del sol b series shift linkage.
The rims were mine 99 civic si wheels. I think I did pretty good. I have a built b18c1 with grs tranny quaife lsd that is going in it. I'm going to tune it with hondata myself and run 20 psi of boost on 93 octane
It didn't come with a fuel pump or battery.
Thanks. I built the garage 2 years ago to work on project cars when I had time. Time never came and I most just started working out in the garage. I miss working on cars for fun. I mostly like 90s hondas 88-95. Del sols and crxs are my favorites.
Car is considered antique in delaware and is tagged for 2 years also.
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manfestival
Member
I also paid $800 for my del sol like...5 or 6 years ago.
desertdroog
Member
Are you prepared for the bad defrost and leaks from the top and side windows?
(I had a Del Sol for five years, good luck).
(I had a Del Sol for five years, good luck).
quickwhips
Member
I know and it will sit in my garage for weekend fun car to keep me content until I have enough saved up for k1 attack kit car. I did get some seal conditioner.
iconmaster
Banned
This is what happens when you yell "to the moon!" at a bunch of people with zero aeronautical navigation experience.
quickwhips
Member
So guys I might have a problem. I just bought a no title 94 honda civic ex 5 speed for parts for the del sol. I'll post pictures once I get her home. I think I'm addicted to buying rusty hondas from the 90s. 500 bucks and it's running driving d16z6.
TrainedRage
Banned
Lol you got a problem... but it’s a good problem. Like a drug addiction!!!
In for more pics!
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Please update occasionally on this. I'd love to see the progress.
quickwhips
Member
Never had or drove an s2000. I think most cars are personal preference and I really like honda del sols and crxs.
EverydayBeast
ChatGPT 0.1
Cars have changed so much since than...
quickwhips
Member
Sure but for the worst from a design for me. I love evs but hate the look of cars now. The civic type r looks ugly. Every car looks so similar as they go areodynamic.
V4skunk
Banned
Well the vtec one is 160bhp stock from a 1.6.
With a few cheap mods close to 180bhp is achievable.
bucyou
Member
ive owned both, its not a fair comparison
the del sol is a fun peppy little car that with some upgrades can be pretty quick.
the s2k out of the box is just exciting to drive. top down, 6 speed manual, flying through traffic ripping it up til the 9k redline (8300 in later models), not to mention its rear wheel drive and the F20C and F22C motors respond well to basic upgrades
its a shame they dont make them anymore now that honda saw the light and are using turbochargers in stock applications. I'd be nostalgic for the new NSX, but the C8 vette is too amazing a value to pass up, so the choice was easy.
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quickwhips
Member
I pulled the side skirts off to inspect the rust. I called https://www.millsupply.com/ and they have rocker panels($34 each) and quarters($54 each) for like 90 dollars a side. So I'm going to cut this out then weld them back in. Shouldn't be that bad. I needed new front fenders ($30 each), front bumper($80) and rear bumper($80). I got them from a distributor at my father in laws body shop. Still debating on hood probably Vis Carbon Fiber but will wait till the end for that. Ordered new door handles from amazon for 19 bucks. I also ordered a go pro hero 7 so I could mount a camera on my hat and record while i work. I'm going to start uploading to youtube after it comes in. More for my own reference than anything else.
This is the donor car I got for engine bay wiring, new fuel lines, fuel pump assembly. I'm pulling this motor/transmission next week so I can sell it. I found someone who would buy the motor/transmission for 500 bucks which is what i paid for a car so I've already broken even on the junk car before I even started.
Amazing enough I drove the car into the garage with the broken upper control arm. I did tow it home with triple A though. You can sorta see in all the mess the b18c and b16a motor sitting in back by window. (more on that later)
I also just bought some bigger brakes for the Del Sol from Scarebird.com Honda (scarebird.com)
So I'm going to do front brakes 11' rotors from a Volkswagen Corrado with Chevy Calipers and civic ex knuckles for the front.
Then I'm going to do the scarebird disc conversion to del sol /civic disc brakes in the rear.
Integra type r master cylinder and brake booster with Acura Integra proportion valve.
I will have that done in a few weeks depending on how much time I can do a night between work, wife and kids.
This is the donor car I got for engine bay wiring, new fuel lines, fuel pump assembly. I'm pulling this motor/transmission next week so I can sell it. I found someone who would buy the motor/transmission for 500 bucks which is what i paid for a car so I've already broken even on the junk car before I even started.
Amazing enough I drove the car into the garage with the broken upper control arm. I did tow it home with triple A though. You can sorta see in all the mess the b18c and b16a motor sitting in back by window. (more on that later)
I also just bought some bigger brakes for the Del Sol from Scarebird.com Honda (scarebird.com)
So I'm going to do front brakes 11' rotors from a Volkswagen Corrado with Chevy Calipers and civic ex knuckles for the front.
Then I'm going to do the scarebird disc conversion to del sol /civic disc brakes in the rear.
Integra type r master cylinder and brake booster with Acura Integra proportion valve.
I will have that done in a few weeks depending on how much time I can do a night between work, wife and kids.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Make sure to post. Loving the update man. This is cool shit.
quickwhips
Member
So I made some process and figured I would share. I ordered about 3000 dollars in parts from suspension, brakes, and body parts to get her back to stock. I also bought a plasma cutter to start working on the rust. 
i love new tools.
I took it outside the garage with the help of my son steering it and me pushing to give the engine bay one more powerwash before I pull the subframe and suspension for painting. This has been a really relaxing fun project.
Next I put it back on the lift and pulled the font suspension, manual steering rack, and subframe. I cleaned up the rust and painted every part with Por 15 rust preventative. 2 coats then a top coat of paint. I also used Por 15 on the inner fender wheels where the plastic inner fender line will go back on after install everything back.
This is the first coat of Por 15. I think it came out pretty good but time will tell.
I also pulled the gas tank out and painted it as I plan to do the whole under carriage with Por 15 and thought this was a good time to start it. If you ever use Por15 it can get everywhere easily so make sure your bundled up and wearing a mask have proper covering for the area you plan to paint.
I have about 6 hours of video so far with a go Pro but I am not sure how to edit the video to make it enjoyable to watch. So I'm still figuring it out as I go and will post once I upload it.
i love new tools. I took it outside the garage with the help of my son steering it and me pushing to give the engine bay one more powerwash before I pull the subframe and suspension for painting. This has been a really relaxing fun project.
Next I put it back on the lift and pulled the font suspension, manual steering rack, and subframe. I cleaned up the rust and painted every part with Por 15 rust preventative. 2 coats then a top coat of paint. I also used Por 15 on the inner fender wheels where the plastic inner fender line will go back on after install everything back.
This is the first coat of Por 15. I think it came out pretty good but time will tell.
I also pulled the gas tank out and painted it as I plan to do the whole under carriage with Por 15 and thought this was a good time to start it. If you ever use Por15 it can get everywhere easily so make sure your bundled up and wearing a mask have proper covering for the area you plan to paint.
I have about 6 hours of video so far with a go Pro but I am not sure how to edit the video to make it enjoyable to watch. So I'm still figuring it out as I go and will post once I upload it.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
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