Originally posted by Kai
I really hope they added some support structure to that car or it is going to have some serious issues in the future. For example, take the 1988 Mazda RX-7. The GXL model (all options, non turbo coupe) weighs about 2700 pounds. The Convertable model with similar options weighs over 3000 pounds. The 300 pound weight difference is all in body support structure, to keep the car from collapsing in on itself, twisting, or smashing to bits in an accident.
In my opinion, if it didn't come from the factory with a 'vert or targa top, don't add one.
I have seen a 1G CRX chopped into a convertable, it looked like a VW Cabriolet. I wouldn't drive that car if you paid me.
dont ever compare a crx to a prelude :squint:
yes he is definitely going to lose a good amount of structural rigidity. ANY car without a solid roof is going to lose a good amount of rigidity.
remember 4th grade math class with the triangles and squares
now onto your analogy with the RX7...
the 1991 Prelude Si scores 20% survival rating for the driver and passenger in any collision above 30 MPH.
thats horrible
the 1992 Prelude Si scores a 100% survival rating for the driver and a 80% survival rating for the passenger in any collision above 30 MPH.
what made such a dramatic difference in these figures over one year?
The Driver Airbag, AND the superior suspension and chassis of the 4th generation lude.
and after 1993 the 4th gen prelude scored a 100% / 100% rating for both driver and passenger since honda added a passenger airbag in 1993.
~boom