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[jsgprod]

Late last year mine weighed I think 907kg with me in and almost full tank of gas. That's 2000lbs. Maybe it was 807, which would make it about 1780 lbs, although that seems really low. I believe it was 907. It will be a bit heavier this year, unless I get the lexan rear windows and FG hatch done...

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Unfortunately Tom, that's probably going to shift even more weight to the front of your car, in addition to your recent additions. Still worthwhile to get more weight out though.

[rpr]

Late last year mine weighed I think 907kg with me in and almost full tank of gas. That's 2000lbs. Maybe it was 807, which would make it about 1780 lbs, although that seems really low. I believe it was 907. It will be a bit heavier this year, unless I get the lexan rear windows and FG hatch done...

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Unfortunately Tom, that's probably going to shift even more weight to the front of your car, in addition to your recent additions. Still worthwhile to get more weight out though.

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True, but I can move the battery back, and the fire system is a few more pounds. I'm going to gut the doors as well, so that will help the ratio. And I'm not getting any thinner...

[jsgprod]

And I'm not getting any thinner...

Yep, I can relate.

Treachery ain't the only thing that comes with age .

Jay

[zakats]

The cheapest weight reduction that most people dont consider is to get in shape THEMSELVES! I could never understand how these profesional race drivers could be so overweight, mainly in drag racing you see that... I guess thats because most of em are rednecks(or something like it). Im not trying to be rude, but its always a good thing to get in shape- it will help you in (practicly)every aspect of life.
--zak--

[ballade]

Alright I have the "Books" right beside me lets take a look. Curb weight ah

1984 CRX DX CAN Spec 818kg/1803
1984 Civic 1500s CAN Spec 886kg /1909
1984 Civic HB Std 4spd CAN Spec 814kg/1794

1985 CRX HF US Spec 1713lb
1985 CRX DX US Spec 1819lb
1985 Civic HB 4spd US Spec 1836lb
1986 CRX Si US Spec 1953lb
1987 CRX Si US Spec 1978lb


1987 Civic HB 1500s CAN Spec 890kg
1987 CRX DX CAN Spec 832kg
1987 Civic Std 4spd CAN Spec 838kg
1987 CRX Si CAN Spec 897kg

All these figures are from factory Honda Brochures. Seems to me the only time a Civic HB is lighter then a CRX is if your comparing a std Civic with CRX Si. Trim level to trim level, CRX is lighter. HF CRX is the all time lightest 3rd gen Civic hands down

[Greg Gauper]

My previous racecar (84 CRX DX) had a relatively heavy Autopower bolt-in cage, in IT trim, i.e. partial gutting only, stock rear glass, passenger seat required (circa 1990 rules), heavy rims, etc, tipped the scales at around 1775lbs. The rules at the time spec'd the weight of the car without driver. (it was a good time to be young and thin )

My current '84 Civic in G-Prod trim (gutted, lexan rear windows, weighs in at 1910lbs with 2 gallons of fuel left in the cell, weighed with a much more 'mature' (fat ) driver. The car has an additional 25lbs or so that I can still remove, but I'm lazy and I don't have too. I would figure my car weighs about 1725lbs easy and could get down to 1700 with very little work.

The driver hopes to loose 15-20lbs in the next seven weeks or so. Now that the Wisconsin glaciers have started to recede, the roads have cleared up enough to start riding my mountain bike again.

[rpr]

I mean, I'm only 180 pounds, 6ft tall, so it's not like I'm a giant-head or anything...

[jsgprod]

Go easy Zac, I agree with you that being in good physical condition is a benefit to everything you do in life. I’ve been an avid runner for most of mine, up until I tore up my meniscus (playing football with my kids) back in 97 I think. It’s not as easy to keep it off as you get older, my metabolism isn’t what it used to be you know.
That being said, I’m only about 20 lbs over what I would consider my ideal weight and I am working on it .

God, that sounds like I'm making excuses doesn't it?

BTW......That was a rhetorical question!

Jay

[lemons]

Awwwe, look at the old-timers!

Looking back on the old-days!

ANYWAY!

I'm 180 naked (i weight myself after a shower) and i'm 5'9"

Then i realize my gut is hanging on the towel rack......

[c25ahatch]

Wow. At 2450 with a half tank and no driver my car looks like a real pig.

[jsgprod]

Maybe, but most of us don't have the back seat that you do!

HA, I just read that again and realized 'THAT' can be taken more ways than I'd intended it.

[zakats]

LOL you guys are great... Im just saying that every time i see a fat asian kid(or white or green or whatever, nothing against asians I just live in a part of town that there are a lot of asians with imports) talking about how he wants a cf this cf that ect...to reduce weight I have to laugh. its really not a big deal im just saying that if you can, see how fast you can do the 2mile run THEN worry about your 1/4 mile lol
--zak-- <-who needs to GAIN a few pounds!

[addiction2bass]

so has anyone ever tried to tow a crx on a uhaul 6' x 12' open trailer
Max load: 2,640 lbs.
Inside dimensions: 12' x 6'2" (LxW)
30bucks.


im trying to get this 87SI crx and trying to be as cheap as posible!
its either this trailer. which I THINK it will fit... just have to crawl out the hatch.LMFAO

or go ahead and use thier Tow Dolly 40bucks






im trying to be cheap transport as posible...LOL
tho i think the towdolly would give me beter milage due to the lighter weight......
BUT the rear wheels would be on the ground.
tho he does say the wheels in the rear are good but the front wheel bearing he says needs to be replaced.... as well as a tune up cause it runs ruff he says. i hope its a quick fix!

[crazi-85crx]

so has anyone ever tried to tow a crx on a uhaul 6' x 12' open trailer
Max load: 2,640 lbs.

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should work fine. just leave the window open and dukes it .

[addiction2bass]

ya im just not sure which one to get....... i wonder if i can lift the dolly into my truck bed... would definatly let me go alot faster without worrying about it fliping off the hitch!

tho it would probably be cheaper to tow with since its alot lighter....
so gas to and fro would probably be cheaper and easier to load.....
but the open trailer would keep all wheels off the ground so i wouldnt have to worry about any extra wear on this car....
HUM i wonder how much thier car hauler costs to rent... tho its not online.....
only thing id worry about it is scraping thier guide rails......