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http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/500/Krousdb_Del_Sol.jpg

As Tom mentioned earlier, my del Sol could use a good lowering. So I finally decided to do it. I should have the adjustable springs by this weekend.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=8038620855&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBI%3AIT

The kit lets me go up to 4" lower than stock. From what I understand, I can go 1.75" lower without needing a special camber kit. I will post after pics hopefully this weekend. Maybe I could get some opinions if lower is better.:D

Hi Dan:

___I know you have looked at every single detail already but you are running a well oversized tire/rim now, right? Are you going to have tire to wheel well clearance issues at steering wheel lock right or left?

___Good Luck

___Wayne

Wow that picture is big. How do i resize it?

The tires are 2" taller than stock for the S model and 1" taller than the Si.

I will have to play with the height to see if I have any interferences. 1" lower will be no problem. I will start there and evaluate.

Hi Dan:

___I took the liberty to save, resize, upload into my gallery, and re-link her into your post. I use ACDSee for image manipulations. It is a powerful yet not overly complicated piece of SW that you might like to try for yourself?

___In the gallery, I listed it as a 1994 Honda Civic del Sol? If that it incorrect, I can fix that. If it is the 1994 del Sol w/ the 1.5L and a stick, 35/41 is all she was rated for and you are most certainly kicking those EPA estimates in the teeth with the 50 + mpg tanks even in the cold temps of the upper mid-west! Nice job indeed! Wait until you get some HS and LS P&G as well as FAS trials down with her and watch her FE soar this summer :D

___And how could I forget, she still looks fantastic!

___Good Luck

___Wayne

What an Absolutely Beautiful {RED} Car.

I Love this Bright red car. :p It is the Most.

Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great

Terry

Now That is a (RED) car.

Hi Dan:

___I took the liberty to save, resize, upload into my gallery, and re-link her into your post. I use ACDSee for image manipulations. It is a powerful yet not overly complicated piece of SW that you might like to try for yourself?

___In the gallery, I listed it as a 1994 Honda Civic del Sol? If that it incorrect, I can fix that. If it is the 1994 del Sol w/ the 1.5L and a stick, 35/41 is all she was rated for and you are most certainly kicking those EPA estimates in the teeth with the 50 + mpg tanks even in the cold temps of the upper mid-west! Nice job indeed! Wait until you get some HS and LS P&G as well as FAS trials down with her and watch her FE soar this summer :D

___And how could I forget, she still looks fantastic!

___Good Luck

___Wayne

Actually, it is a 93 del Sol S, 1.5L, 5 Speed, 34/38 EPA Estimates. Please update the gallery. I have been wondering why the 94 & 95's were rated 35/41. Any ideas?

I just posted my 3rd 50+ MPG tank. Since they all have been in January and February, it appears that 50 is my lower limit. Fingers crossed.

Have you figured out the Mileage DB yet?

What an Absolutely Beautiful {RED} Car.

I Love this Bright red car. :p It is the Most.

Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great

Terry

Now That is a (RED) car.

I see you noticed that it is red.:D

Also it only has 43000 original miles on it. It had just been repainted before I bought it. Usually after 13 years the original milano red changes to dull pink. From a distance the paint is fine, but up close you can tell that it was a MAACO paint job. Still, it is better than dull pink.:D

More info on Quench:
1.5L, 5-Speed S (D15B7), 42k miles as of Jan 2006.
102 HP, 98 ft/lb torque, 4.06 final drive
EPA Estimate 34/38

Lubrication:
Engine: 0W-20 Mobil One (3 qts)
Transmission: 0W-20 Mobil One (2 qts)

Tires: 185/65/15 Kumho A/S 795's, 35 PSI Max
Pressure: 50 PSI

Speedo/Odometer Accuracy: With the stock 13" tire, the speedo/Odometer over registered by 5%, 57 actual at 60 indicated. With the new tires, the Speedo/odometer now under registers by 3.5%, 62 actual at 60 indicated. This also helps fuel economy by decreasing the final drive ratio.

Mods:
- Digital Fuel Gauge
- Vacuum Gauge
- Grille Block
- Warm Air Intake
- Magnetic Oil Pan Heater

Future Mods:
- SuperMID M1 Mileage Computer
- OEM Engine Block Heater
- Adjustable Coilover Springs, 1.5" lower than stock
- CX 5 SP Transmission, 3.25:1 Final Drive vs. 4.06:1 stock
- Chipped ECU, lean burn

I see you noticed that it is red.:D

Also it only has 43000 original miles on it. It had just been repainted before I bought it. Usually after 13 years the original milano red changes to dull pink. From a distance the paint is fine, but up close you can tell that it was a MAACO paint job. Still, it is better than dull pink.:D
Hello;

Well it Looks (Terrific) in that Picture.;)

Terry
BTW, I read the Post you did to xcel on FE. It does most {Excellent} their also. I'm giving it a Thumbs-Up.:cool:

Hi Dan:

___As far as the DBase, Tom is working on it ;)

___Good Luck

___Wayne

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