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Old 04-09-2008, 11:15 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Thanks, its been a fun experience. Cool cool, I'm over on the other side of the bridge in the Easy Bay.

It would take some major gutting to get the SVX down to 2000lbs. Its a kind of luxo-sport so most of the weight could just be tied up in sound deadening and creature comforts. But it a 3.3 V6 with a 4spd Auto tied into an AWD system, so if you were to gut the drive train entirely you might get close. I can only use Heeps drive line as a comparison but the engine, transmission and transfer case alone weigh in at ~700-800lbs, so the Suby could be possible.

I found my Insight at Action Auto Wreckers in San Jose. SJ seems to be the best place for Hondas from what I've seen. There are a couple of yards up in Hayward that are ok, and there is a ton up in Sacramento. Never looked for any Japanese parts up north, but if you are looking for anything domestic, Sac has some of the biggest yards.
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