92-93 coupe LX and EX weight difference

[K2e2vin]

I'm looking to get another Accord coupe, and looking at a 92 LX and a 93 EX right now.

I've notice, according to the Honda weight charts, the EX is about 120lbs heavier than the EX. Where does this weight come from? From searching, all I know is the EX has ABS, 4-disc(?), and sun roof. Could those three components actually add that much weight?

I could care less for the sun roof, actually I hate sun roofs but I can always close it, and don't really need ABS. Would it be worth it to just get the LX? I don't care about power either. Just need a good "driver" car. Comfortable, yet can handle well.

[samrjr0044]

Well actually the frames of the ex are built tougher. Therefore more metal is
used. This is done i beleive in all the pillars since there is a sunroof.

[bcjammerx]

Well actually the frames of the ex are built tougher. Therefore more metal is
used. This is done i beleive in all the pillars since there is a sunroof.

I don't think so

the roof itself may be built a little different as in around the sun roof...but sun roofs tend to make the structure weaker not stronger...at least that's the case with 240sx's.

other than that the only difference is suspension components

[samrjr0044]

I don't think so

the roof itself may be built a little different as in around the sun roof...but sun roofs tend to make the structure weaker not stronger...at least that's the case with 240sx's.

other than that the only difference is suspension components

Thats why they reinforce the rest of the stucture to make up for the loss strenght of the roof. I think my autobody instructor told me something like that. I could be wrong tho.

[bcjammerx]

Thats why they reinforce the rest of the stucture to make up for the loss strenght of the roof. I think my autobody instructor told me something like that. I could be wrong tho.

could just be the nissan 240 that suffers structurally...I wouldn't assume all cars are equal...could be that the accord is stiffer...don't know. I just wouldn't think it's more structurally sound or stiffer than a non sun roof...but since I don't REALLy know I'm jsut pissing in the wind for you

You could compensate for that though with structural supports

But if it IS stronger and you could find an ex in good shape for cheap you'll come out ahead I guess...better suspension (a little better) most OEM accord engine power (a6)...but any suspension mods will outdo the stock ex, and you can swap the a6 engine parts...guess you'll have more as a base, but you'll replace the ex's parts and on a non-ex you'll add stuff...and now it's all moot

[samrjr0044]

could just be the nissan 240 that suffers structurally...I wouldn't assume all cars are equal...could be that the accord is stiffer...don't know. I just wouldn't think it's more structurally sound or stiffer than a non sun roof...but since I don't REALLy know I'm jsut pissing in the wind for you

You could compensate for that though with structural supports

But if it IS stronger and you could find an ex in good shape for cheap you'll come out ahead I guess...better suspension (a little better) most OEM accord engine power (a6)...but any suspension mods will outdo the stock ex, and you can swap the a6 engine parts...guess you'll have more as a base, but you'll replace the ex's parts and on a non-ex you'll add stuff...and now it's all moot

And you gotta love the sunroof. Girls dig it.lol

[bcjammerx]

And you gotta love the sunroof. Girls dig it.lol

hells yeah

[RiceKillinSi]

I've notice, according to the Honda weight charts, the EX is about 120lbs heavier than the EX. Where does this weight come from? From searching, all I know is the EX has ABS, 4-disc(?), and sun roof. Could those three components actually add that much weight?

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=38326
This is the DIY for removing the ABS. check out the picture of all the stuff that is taken out in relation to the ABS system. It is a lot.

[HappyGilmore]

And for the record as well the Sedan is lighter than the coupe is as well. Thats just a FYI if you are looking for any CB7...

[bcjammerx]

I think 4 doors are typically lighter than 2 doors...seems surprising but true

and 4 door is safer in a wreck...b pillar

[HappyGilmore]

I had a prelude (5G) before that. And I went and checked the curb weight. I thought that was rather funny that the Sedan was lighter. But seeing as how the coupe has longer doors which means more support for a heavier door which I do believe makes really good sense.

[K2e2vin]

It looks as though the later(92-93) coupes were a tad lighter than the sedan, but I'd really just assume it's negligible. I just don't want a sedan(really, no use for four doors and I prefer the larger door opening).

If the car comes with ABS, I probably won't remove it. I'm just looking for concrete information on where the weight comes from. I'm more familiar with (88-95)Civics, but we know they're naturally lighter than the Accords. I'm assuming the sunroof setup itself is probably an additional 65lbs max(guessing the sunroof assembly itself is around 45lbs) and rear disc with the ABS unit, I'm assuming about 40lbs increase based on my experience. Is there any place where the additional weight comes from or do those components actually add more weight(as in my numbers are off)?

I'm not worried about getting the lightest car btw. I already have a pretty light Civic(it's around 1900lbs).

[bcjammerx]

the ex has an extra part on the intake IAB plate, adds a tad, the abs adds a good chunk, also it has an extra lower suspension part, it has the moonroof, and may have leather...all that adds up

[Losiracer2]

On my EX, it's got a spoiler, so that could weigh more too. Idk if they weighed the cars w/ a spoiler or not when they took the stats of it.
But the only diff. I see are
-sunroof
-ABS
-rear disc brakes
-speakers are diff. front and rear (6.5s all the way around in LX, 4" in front and 6x9s in EX)
-EX's also had a 14mm rear sway bar, the LX doesn't have one at all, so the bar and brackets also the rear crossmember are different
-Muffler has dual tips>possibly heavier?

[C91BLX7]

The ABS and SRS shit is heavy as fuck. Thats where it comes from.