non-crx

[slim j 10+ year member]

I looked and looked at eqivalents to the crx. I just don't really want to buy a honda (i am too pro american car). I have researched a couple types of cars that have slanted hatchback similar to the crx. Here is a short listand yes I know some of these are DSM or built elsewhere)

Dodge Daytona

Dodge Omni

AMC Sprint

AMC Pacer

Chevy Citation

Chevy Monza

Ford Escort Hatchback

I have also looked into getting a wagon, but I couldn't ever picture myself driving a station wagon. Next, I looked on dbdrag leaderboard and couldn't find any of these cars. Are people afraid to try? I will be daily driving whatever I get. Needs to go highway speeds well. ANy ideas?

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[InhumanAcura 5,000+ posts]

what class are you trying to compete in?

for street classes, if you want american...look into a blazer or an explorer. dbdrag street a and b id take a early model box style s-10.

 

[slim j 10+ year member]

Either street a or street b.

Not too big on trucks...

Thanks for the help though!

The 79-80 amc spirit looks well. Fold down back seats...slanted hatchback...potential for larger motor...

 

[slim j 10+ year member]

Here is a pic of what I am talking about

http://faculty.concord.edu/~chrisz/hobby/80-AMXitems/pictures-P2/79-NY/79AMX-NYHatch.jpg

from this site:

http://faculty.concord.edu/~chrisz/hobby/80-AMX-4pics.html

 

[kuijo 10+ year member]

I looked and looked at eqivalents to the crx. I just don't really want to buy a honda (i am too pro american car). I have researched a couple types of cars that have slanted hatchback similar to the crx. Here is a short listand yes I know some of these are DSM or built elsewhere)

why?

 

[slim j 10+ year member]

Unfortunately, I am not a very open minded person when it comes to those things. I am aware that most of the mention vehicles were built overseas. I am also aware that foreign investors hold great steak in american automotive companies. I just see it as "bad". I am not saying these cars are of low quality or anything. I don't know really...

 

[jer_stud56 10+ year member]

Honda power.

 

[jer_stud56 10+ year member]

oops double post

 

[InhumanAcura 5,000+ posts]

theres alot more reasons the 2nd gen crx is a great spl vehicle..its not just because of the slanted glass.

you might have noticed that the 1st gen crx isnt used as much as the 2nd...

 

[slim j 10+ year member]

I notice they looked to be built a bit sturdier. Is there a website that explains why it is better?

 

[InhumanAcura 5,000+ posts]

I notice they looked to be built a bit sturdier. Is there a website that explains why it is better?

searching the forums...

 

[lilmaniac2 5,000+ posts]

they rex's also can hold 20 volts coming out of the alt for 3 mins

 

[Bumpin' Yota 10+ year member]

Either street a or street b.
Not too big on trucks...

Thanks for the help though!

The 79-80 amc spirit looks well. Fold down back seats...slanted hatchback...potential for larger motor...

4 door explorer > crx //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[Bumpin' Yota 10+ year member]

they rex's also can hold 20 volts coming out of the alt for 3 mins

Wiskey

Tango

Foxtrot?

um that is not a valid reason for anything in db drag anyhow....

1. your engine is off when you burp

2. max system voltage in street is 14.00v any higher and you = DQ

 

[davidfre21 5,000+ posts]

check out a Plymouth Colt, like ~1982 http://www.allpar.com/model/champ.html . And the actual equivelent to the rex would probly be the panda http://images.google.com/images?q=fiat+panda&hl=en