Video should be called "How to make your Del Sol not leak". Good info, dude!

seems to me alot of your issues are related to poor maintenance.

He thinks the car is heavy lol

I love my Del Sol. The trunk is bigger than what you will get in most two seaters and you still have room for stuff behind the seats and you can lock it up. Then if you know enough about the basics of how stuff works on a car it is a car you can easily work on yourself.

I bought a del sol the other day. I love the lil thing.

I own clean 93' with 85k miles. No issues and I love it. I also race it at local autocross events, and take 1st or 2nd place in my class. The body flex is easy and inexpensive to fix. P.S. get rid of that crappy steering wheel, and get a paint job.

just picked up one for 1000 bucks clean title no leaks run perfect

Just picked up a 97 del sol, love it so far.

Thank you for posting this video. it gave insight on what to look for when I purchase me a Del Sol when I get the chance.

you can fix the leaking by adjusting the door, once the door sags it starts leaking. take out the bolts on the side and you can readjust it!

I miss my Del Sol so much. I still hunt for a clean inexpensive one. I didn't have as many leaking problems as you did. I wrecked it shortly before it needed a new clutch.

shinetsu grease. honda dealerships sell it. its expensive as hell and yes it does make the squeaks go away

I've got a del sol when I first got it the paint job looked worse then that now 7 years later I still got her still give me a headache every once and awhile but still a great car keep it up man!

I had a 94, and now I have a 97. The 94 was not VTEC, but it was quick enough to be fun, and got 39 mpg. Right after a primo paint job it got stolen and wrecked. The 97 is a different story. For one thing, my 94 did flex, as you say. You could look in the side rearview mirrors and see it. But my 97 is stiff as a board, so either I'm lucky or they did something. It has a 1.8 L. Type R Acura motor (B16CE, if I remember correctly), with limited slip built into the tranny. I also have my hood, roof & headliner, roll bar cover, trunk, and rear facia carbon fiber. I wish I had left the roof stock though, because the carbon fiber isn't much lighter than the stock aluminum roof, and when the top is up (Only when it rains) it squeaks like mad. I swapped out the 97 front bumper for the older style, which I like way more, and it's now wired so they can be on as running lights, independent of the headlights. It's also got a Skunk 2 throttle body and ceramic alloy headers, with stainless steel braided brake lines. I put in excellent coil-overs, and the thing handles great. I've auto-crossed it quite a bit. I never had any trouble with leaks on either car until some tweaker shot a bullet through both my windows (over 900 bucks apiece) and since then the driver's side window doesn't quite seal right, and I lay a towel over the driver's seat when I wash the car. I see you have the cool little JDM interior door handles, with the little map lights. I have those too, and I also luckily acquired a pair of billeted aluminum latches for the roof, to replace the plastic ones. I love my Sol, and hope to keep it for life. When my first one got stolen I just couldn't think of a better car to replace it with!

Thanx for the info!

parts are hard to find your right thank god i got my del sol shell with every oem part on it

I have a del sol and I agree with what you said

It seems like this car had some pretty spotty engineering, but doesn't every company have like a QC to monitor these small problems. It just seems like a lot of issues were overlooked.

2400lbs? That's light as fuck bro.

couple of questions breaux 1where did you import the rear/front fog lights from? 2 when you pull the targa sils/sails( not sure of the term) are they just little plastic rivets that hold them in?

Good job but I have to say, the title is misleading. Some of these Cons are more accurately described as Cons of owning an OLD Delsol. Meaning they are not design related, example drain holes getting dirty causing leaks, oil seals weeping oil etc. I mean after 25 years etc. you would think it is about time it gave up.

I agree about the squeaky targa top. it isn't noticeable on the highway, but in the city... omg. I agree so much about the sun visors too. Why was the US given those baby sun visors? I wish Honda had given them more interior light, a warning chime for headlights when you open your door(I killed my battery), and given the US the option of the electric targa top.

hello, to stop the squeaks and leaks you need to use the Rubber care treatment "Gummi Pflege". It comes in a tube and costs $8 on Amazon. I use it on my Mazda Miata (14 years old) and I have no leaks. Apply the stuff every 6months and it makes the rubber soft and supple and water tight. Cheers, Rob

Nice video. Do you still have your del sol? Do you know what would be the first places to look with front aux lights that don't come on? Bulbs? I got my del sol back late this spring, not knowing much of anything about its history.

Hey man cool video. I'm planning to buy one my self I live in the California area to maybe we could go to a car meet or something. I would like to be around more del sol owners to learn more.

People hated the Del Sol for being heavier than the model it replaced. Little did they know every model that followed was essentially bigger and heavier, making the Del Sol actually light in comparison and just in line with the trend of cars becoming bigger and heavier with each generation.

I love my Del Sol! just sealed up my trunk last weekend! no more water

Hey man, I know this video is old so hoping you see this. But the water in your trunk before you fixed it...was it on the bottom or was it exclusively condensation on the underside of the trunk itself? Thanks

I had a 97 Del Sol 5 speed manual and had no issues. I wish I would have kepted it

nice del sol and those rims are sick! i wish i had the B16 in mine. Do the mechanics first let the paint for last. put some WD40 with the needle cap inside the key wholes. just a click! cheap and you re gona feel the diference. i do it yesterday and they feel brand new. cheers mate

I got a corvette with a targa top, its awsome, you got a hardtop when you want and when you want a bit of fresh air while driving on backroads, pull over and remove the roof.

i love your del sol!!! Hey you mentioned that the three plastic especially the one with the overhead brake light are very delicate.. If i were to send to a body shop do you think they would break the plastic trim?

First car was a 97 delsol si. It didnt handle for crap and was slow but i loved it still. I also had a 95 hatch with a manual rack but it had ac. It was the funnest car ever.

Mine was a B16 when I bought it, but now its a B20, but it's also heavier than yours because I have the Transtop electric roof.... It's an awesome car!

300lbs makes a difference when people try to overpower fwd platforms. A reason why I love the del sol.

Where did you get them D-clips from if that's what there called I need mine replaced and couldn't find them or what they were called?

Dear Alfredo, the targa chasis is NOT heavy. You wont find a lighter one in the industry! The sqeek can be eliminated with some silicon powder or anything else that let the rubber glide. This helps for the leaks as well - dont ask me why! Yes the front lights are BAD! If your engine is leaking - somebody has "worked" on that section before. My 5 Del Sols never had a leak! Ha and the body flex - does it matter? Does it any harm? Any targa body that not flexes weigths another 200lbs.. Yes the US-visors are strange.. Have a great day! Fix your car or stay a way of Del Sol's. Regards from europe :-)

I also meant del sol computers do go also from humidity cause of water leaks I've heard thanks

actually pretty informing video nice!

the glass aux and headlights do not meet dot requirements so you wan thank the government for that. also the VTEC seal is cheap and easy to replace. The seals that leak the grease from honda does help a lot with that too. check craigslist and facebook, tons of people are parting out Sol's

1. The roof can be tweeked to not squeek anymore. 2. You already have 2nd gen seals, teak your windows for the car to not leak. 3. For the trunk leak, remove your sail panels and put silicon on the bottom clip hollding it on 4. Never had engine leaks on mine ^^ 5. For the trunk release, get a Transtop 6 The whole chassis is the same as the eg 7. go visit my channel: kzfaq.info/love/rEIu22Wi9DxuSMbEPBqT8Q

its funny im not that far from Stockton... im about an hour and a half from stockton. Ive gone through 3 del sols over the last 8 years... I'm still on my third one and it's the only one I've ever owned with a b16... the last two where d16... ive been considering of sell it because I'm starting to feel like I've out grown it... but I also feel like if I do sell it, I will regret it in the future... have u ever considered of selling yours and how long have you had it?

where exactly can i buy the parts to stop the leaks from the top , & trunk

I wonder if there is a video about getting a truck release put in a 94

I own a 92 Del Sol (D16, EH6) and it comes with both the gas tank door and trunk levers .. Not sure about the "95 and up"

My 94 del sol came with the trunk pop from the factory

how do you adjust your window to make it stop leaking??

Do u know how to fix the trunk mine don’t open up with the latch

Con about cars that are good on gas.seems like they put smaller has tanks on most that are good on gas so your at the pump just as often as with cars that get 20 to 28 miles per gallon with larger tanks

I just got my 95 del sol and it’s leakin pretty bad. What did you use to stop or lessen it???

Just bought a del Sol today and I also live in Stockton

i have a 98 del sol motegi. it doesn't have the trunk release,nor the option to put it in because the plastic just ends after the gas cap opener. have to turn the car off,get out with the keys and open it by hand every time. another negative point that you could add is that theys love to rust above the rear wheels. other than that there's plenty more things like excellent visability that make me love my sol. i never want to sell it and it's been with me ever since i was 17(i'm 24 now,so 7 years). almost a decade in my first car and i fell in love with it! crash free,too!

so i live in VA and i have to say i don't have as much of an issue with seals and stuff drying out but they do deteriorate, im lucky to only have one of the common leaks and i was able to get my rear rails off without braking them but i do have another problem, the seal on my rear window is bad so water gets trapped in the rear window housing and there is no where for it to go.It is incredibly annoying to hear water sloshing around and there really isnt much you can do without tearing the whole back end apart. otherwise with the b16a swap i did and other supporting mods, the car is enjoyable and surprisingly roomy for a two door that's not a hatch or coupe. i'm 6'5 and i dont have to much of an issue driving it

Would you pick a esi del sol from 1996 with 200.000 miles or a prelude bb6 from 2000 with 180.0000 miles 2.0 i

How tall would you say is too tall to fit into a del sol? Considering of picking one up and I am 6'4". Thanks man ✌

I think weight is 2300lbs I'm a trucker and might buy a 93 with vtec and for sure I'd go to a truck stop and scale and get weight balance

Alittle heavier. Theres trucks that are bigger and dont weight that much. Its a small car thats a two door that weights what a car 2 times bigger with four doors weights.

Try the Honda Shin Etsu grease for the squeeks on the targa.

i have the b16 dohc del sol too

what about doing a b16 or18 swap would it haul ass?

man i really want one for my first car and i might get one i already talked to my mom just hope she dont flake on me lol

The best crx video I’ve seen yet no fucking around you know what your talking about

Where'd you get your cup holder on the fans?

Where did you get your steering wheel and shift knob from?

nice Hieroglyphics sticker also what's up with your paint

Where you get your interior (seats)

do you powerlift i saw that belt in your trunk?

If you still have it k swap it. And for the flex. Go to the junk yard and get a top. Cut out the middle of it. X it and no flex and still an open top.

Honda also put rear sway bars on later model delsols

hey bro i got a question on the del sol

What seats are those?

would like nice af w fresh paint job. but at least u can drive ur sol. mines broken and just sitting and taking up space in my garage. #rustyeastcoastprobs

you forgot about if your DelSol is lowered and you have to drop into your seat and smack your chin on the window as you're about to sit down lol

Silicone spray oil will stop the squeaks on the targa top.

Yo you think those single din DVD players would work with these?

Where'd you get those seats man?

I have an EDM Del Sol (I live in Portugal) and I don’t think the car is slow, it goes side to side with an Audi A4 3.2 V6 with 265 hp, I mean that’s pretty good

caught me off guard when you said Stockton lol I was like I never seen that del sol lol

I love my K Sol. my man, I recommend vaseline on the targa top. stopped my leaks.

just got my 97 del sol

What is the name of the wheel you have ?

@4:50 No fog in the USA. :D I'd rather say that only the real Honda CRX like the Honda CRX Del Sol got fog lights and this is not a "real" CRX, so it has not fog lights installed by default. It fits, so the hollows don't care. ;)

Is it easily repairable like a civic?

I have the same kenwood in my del sol haha

I'm going to look at a 94 this evening.

I have a 1993 Honda Del Sol and every once and a while the brakes fail. I've taken it to Honda and they say there's nothing wrong with my brakes but Damn....the pedal goes down to the floor like there's air in the line...or a leak

I have a 96 del sol si and never had a leak problem. I got lucky lol

what about the ecu problems

Do you think it would be a good first car for a high school student

Get that paint worked

hmm all 3 of my Del sols never leaked or squeaked 1994 1995 1997 Del Sol 😀

Ummm why was this vid made? There is no cons to the sol?!

I had water in between the trunk and the back window

Aren't all Del Sol have the rooftop mechanism ?

bro you live in stockton? lmao i do too thats crazy

I have a Honda Del sol n I need help with ? anyone can comment & keep your bad comments to your self . so the other day as I was driving my Del sol & as I was going up a hill the car lost volocity and didn't want to start .... so as I look under the hood I saw a blew spark plug . ... so I replace them with new ones and the car still won't turn over I was thinking it is my dizzy but I haven't checked that i will this week .... Anyways can anyone help me out here ? thanks :)

Where can I get a rear fog😎

Bro you’re from Stockton?😂 small world haha

Del sol is an eg chassis also

Its slow and you cant see anything if you wonna see to the left before overtaking to see an other passing car