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Old 04-29-2012, 12:02 AM   #14 (permalink)
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The DX - '91 Honda CRX DX
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Originally Posted by SVOboy View Post
I wonder why honda makes a plug then.

The whole thing probably weighs about 5 pounds, but the main issue for me wasn't weight, it was aerodynamics, though it is always nice to get a 2 for 1 deal
I believe the 97-01 Integra Type-R has the rear wiper arm deleted in this way.


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Originally Posted by SVOboy View Post
Actually, I've heard the .01 is from both the wiper and the thinner tires on the HF, so I'm not sure. Thinner tires would normally just mean a lower A so I don't know if what I read was confusing the issue or if the width also creates a large enough wake to up the cd more.
The CRX HF also doesn't have a passenger side mirror... Probably a big contributor.
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