I hear ya James.

But from my experience (and my bank account can verify ) I would have much rather just bought a DOHC VTEC Sol when I bought my car. Instead, I got the Si, the lesser of the 2 models. In time, I wasn't happy with the SOHC and what I was getting out of it, so I dropped 3800 for a swap. Had I just spent the extra on the VTEC model, that 3800 could have gone for other things, since I already had the best engine the Sol came with. It could have gone for tires/wheels/suspension, turbo+ engine management, ect...



Oh and on a side note...I ordered a stock GSR diff :wiggle:

 

Are you going to throw it in, take it to a shop, or ask me to do it? lol
How much did you pick it up for? New or used? Bout time you're thinking of getting that thing back on the road! If you need help, lemme know! :thumbup: Trannies are cake!

 

Good info, thanx guys, so far im lookin at a 95 sohc, Im not looking for a race car, just a fun car.

I know the spoiler will get flammed, but i love it, but this is my friend's 94 and its pretty much exactly what i want (except the stock non vtec)

Also my current car is on the left and his on the right.

(also check http://www.iwpweb.com/honda for more pictures on some of our rides)

 

oops, the link dont work anymore (new ip addy) and its going offline in a few days while I move anyway.

 

I got it from Sohfast for $150. Once it gets here, I was gonna start takin my engine out, and sending you a PM

 

I'd recommend a 96-97 Sol...the top was fixed in '95 to eliminate leaks, the 96+ Si's have the lower stabilizer bars not found in earlier counterparts, the black/gray two tone interior was changed to all black (very sexy), engines were upgraded, better exterior colors were offered, the seats have a better looking/feeling material, and I'm sure there's more, but I'm too tired to think right now.

'96+ > anything else

 

now i wonder..... would a 95 front bumper fit on a 96? kinda wonderin if the fog lights could be added to a 96? just an idea...

 

Yes. You'd need the '95 bumper, the lights, and the mounting brackets for the lights. The bumper will install without any modifications. And the holes to screw in the lights are already there. It's a ridiculously easy change.

Oh yeah, and you'll need to wire them up yourself, which means (obviously) wire, and a switch of some sort for the interior, whether it be an OEM AUX LT switch or any generic switch from Radio Shack.

 

Question: what do the non-aux light Sols have in place of the aux switch?

 

a little pice of plastic that does look like a swich but its not ill post a pic later