Movin On Up!

[Mars]

Woohoo!

Ima be getting a new 3g this month.

Out with the old: 86 LX sedan auto (carb is giving me grey hairs)
In with the new: 89 LXi coupe manual.
New one is in superb condition mechanicaly too.

Will post pics when i get it.

[mkymonkey]

cool! youre going to love the coupe...especially a stick shift! shit i know i do

[Mars]

Yeah ive driven a few.
I can definately tell the difference in the weight distrobution(and reduction, god i didnt know the auto trannies in these cars weighed so much), and the added power (efi over carb)

[89AccordResto]

There's a difference in weight distribution? How so?

[speedpenguin]

Auto trannies are heavier than manual ones.
Thus an auto 3G would have more weight up front than a manual one would.

[Deadhead]

I wouldn't think it would make that much of a difference as far as weight goes.

However, auto tranny's suck more power, so it probably feels hella faster.

[speedpenguin]

I wouldn't think it would make that much of a difference as far as weight goes.

However, auto tranny's suck more power, so it probably feels hella faster.
You're probably right, but it's the only explanation I could think of for weight distribution. Weight distribution only affects cornering, if they're just talking about acceleration, than weight distribution doesn't really come into it.

[89AccordResto]

Auto trannies are heavier than manual ones.
Thus an auto 3G would have more weight up front than a manual one would.

Eh.... not by much though. I think a full tank of gas would affect your weight distribution a lot more than the difference between two transmissions.

[89AccordResto]

You're probably right, but it's the only explanation I could think of for weight distribution. Weight distribution only affects cornering, if they're just talking about acceleration, than weight distribution doesn't really come into it.

That's what I was thinking. Distribution between the two should be nearly identical. POWER, however, would be more with a manual, and it might weigh a little less, which would give a better power/weight ratio.

[ghettogeddy]

also with no rear door's there is a significant waight loss

[ghettogeddy]

does anyone have the curb waight of a stock coupe and a stock 4dr and hell for f*** sake the stock of a hatchi

[speedpenguin]

I can't remember the curb weights and don't have time to look right now, but you can find it if you search.
Here is what I can tell you:
The 2-door is the lightest, hatch is in the middle, and the 4-door is the heaviest.

[ghettogeddy]

well i figured that much i was just putting some info into the pot on if there was a big diference in waight Distribution between 2 and 4 dr there the 2dr would be more front heavy then rear due to not having the rear doors and a 4 dr might be a little more even

[SiR]

its all the same to me driving different accords, weight distribution-wise. It only when your crazy enough to put a B16 is when you feel like your driving something different.

[Mars]

By the way, whats a good deal for an 89 coupe in ok cosmetic and decent emchanical condition?

[speedpenguin]

I wouldn't pay more than 2K for any 3G, period.

['A20A3']

Maybe 3 grand, but only if it's a fresh, low-mileage, 5-speed, SE-i. :)

Shit I payed $800 for my coupe and fixed the engine. Good deal.

[89AccordResto]

I just checked the specs and they're within 100lbs of each other.

[ghettogeddy]

wow so the rear dors on a 4dr are like 50 pounds each

[Vanilla Sky]

actually, i think the hatch is heaviest...

[speedpenguin]

We're not really going to know until someone digs up the specs are we?
I remember someone posted them on here a while ago.
And I mean a REAL long while ago.

[89AccordResto]

It's in the PDF.

[getready]

there's no way the hatch is heavier!

and i thought that the reason MT's were faster is because the camshaft is narrower in the AT or something

['A20A3']

It's in the FAQ.

MT=Manual Transmission

1986

DX Hatchback (MT) 2416lbs

LXi Hatchback (MT) 2454lbs

DX Sedan (MT) 2421lbs

LX Sedan (MT) 2529lbs

LXi Sedan (MT) 2568lbs

1987

DX Hatchback (MT) 2416lbs

LXi Hatchback (MT) 2498lbs

DX Sedan (MT) 2421lbs

LX Sedan (MT) 2529lbs

LXi Sedan (MT) 2568lbs

1988

DX Hatchback (MT) 2416lbs

LXi Hatchback (MT) 2498lbs

DX Sedan (MT) 2421lbs

LX Sedan (MT) 2577lbs

LXi Sedan (MT) 2663lbs

1989

DX Hatchback (MT) 2513lbs

LXi Hatchback (MT) 2641lbs

DX Sedan (MT) 2500lbs

LX Sedan (MT) 2579lbs

LXi Sedan (MT) 2685lbs

DX Coupe (MT) 2493lbs

LXi Coupe (MT) 2646lbs

[89AccordResto]

It's weird how the weight went up each year. :| WTF did they add?

[Mars]

The weight distrobution feels different in the coupe / hatch.

[Swap_File]

Oh no, I don't see the SEi listed.

Probably a good thing, as I am guessing it would be the heaviest of all...

Edit: I just found it in the FAQ (http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9293)

SEi*: 1255 kg 2767 lbs

[Mars]

i test drove the thing and agreed on a price.
Paid 1200 for it, and i had 1600 to spend, so this will give me some play money =)

Im planning out some performance mods.
The guy who had did some handy things like boring and porting? the intake manifld/throttle body, and a few other things.
The car also has some kind of exhuast, i think.
It might be a straight pipe after the cat, as..... i cant find a muffler, and it dosnt sound like any muffler ive heard.
Other than a few interior needs (door panels, shift knob, steering wheel, passenger seatbelt, and a good shampoo) the car is rgeat. no dents or dings, paint needs a wax but isnt faded.

ill post pics as soon as i can get them.

[89AccordResto]

Cool man. Looking forward to pics. Might want to keep the money a bit in case you find out it needs something badly. :)

[Mars]

Haha yeah im gonna drive it a bit before i start sinking cash into it.

I acually know the guy i bought it from tho, hes a mechanic, and hes dont pretty darn good work with the engine, so hoefully there wont be any repairs int he future.