1989 CRX DX question.

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.

Try checking the descriptions at www.edmunds.com, under
buying a used car.

"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.
>

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.
>


I believe that the DX had the 1.5 engine vs. the SI which had a 1.6
powerplant.

JT

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, a High-Output engine, beefier suspension,
more sprting feel, and more expensive parts! But, if you like
'enthusiastic' driving, the Si is your cup of tea!

And if you don't want it, WHERE IS IT?!?!?!

Grumpy AuContraire > wrote in newsU7li.164144
:

>
>
> 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.
>>
>
>
> I believe that the DX had the 1.5 engine vs. the SI which had a 1.6
> powerplant.
>
>
>



The DX had dual-point throttle body injection, the Si had multiport (one
injector per cylinder). BIG difference there!

I think the DX was the base model, the Si the top-line.


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

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.
>
there's not a lot of difference for the 89's other than the motor.

x = present, o = absent

dx si
x x tacho
o x red trim on seats and door linings
o x sun roof
x x front sway bar [identical]
o x rear sway bar
o o rear disk brakes

all interior creature comforts are pretty much identical. other than
that, the si has 185/60-14 tires, dx has 175/70-13's, the si shocks are
supposed to be slightly different, but you'll never notice, and the si
has twin outlets on the muffler vs. the single on the dx.

both are SWEET vehicles. even the dx goes like a bat out of tegger's
underpants.

if you want to convert to the si motor, there's a number of write-up's
on how to do it on the net. biggest issue is the wiring. if you don't
want to re-wire it the hard way, you ban buy a kit from boomslang.com.

all-factory original crx's are rare and highly coveted. be happy!

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.

> a High-Output engine,

"high/er/", but not "high"

> 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".

> 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.


>
> And if you don't want it, WHERE IS IT?!?!?!
>
>
>

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.

>
>> 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!!!

>
>> 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.

>
>
>
>> And if you don't want it, WHERE IS IT?!?!?!
>>
>>
>>

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.

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.