side/rocker molding for a 1st gen CRX

[iambhooper]

the plastic rocker moulding on my '87 CRX DX is cracking and needs to be replaced. is there an aftermarket source for these parts? if not, is there a need for an aftermarket source of these parts (besides myself).

any tips? can i use SI parts or tuner parts, as long as the ground clearance stays the same?

thanks!
hoop

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hoop
Greensboro, NC
White ITC Honda CRX
Region 55

[R2 Racing]

You don't need to keep those on your car if you don't want them (assuming this is on an IT car). As far as replacements, sorry, I can't help ya there.

[iambhooper]

yes, the car is an IT car. it's in very good shape, and i would like to keep it looking good. do you think it would cause a stink if i used the SI panels? i believe i would have to install the SI door's to make it look right.

i know the GCR states that it has to be "stock", as in how it would have come from the factory. so i don't think there was ever an carb'ed SI http://Forum.ImprovedTouring.com/it/biggrin.gif

Thanks!
hoop

[R2 Racing]

Hmmm, I'd say "no" to the Si doors and what not. Too of our racecars had stock rocker moulding. After a couple trips into sand traps and whatever, they come off and/or break. I got tired of dealing with them so I just took them off and painted the area they cover up black with a rattle can. Looks good and one less thing to wory about.

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Kevin
Ruck Racing
'92 ITA Acura Integra RS
'92 ITC Honda Civic CX
'85 ITC Honda Civic S
'95 ITS Honda Prelude Si

[iambhooper]

http://www.roadracegear.com/marc.html

but then i found this on the net. i doubt someone removed all the injection equipment from an SI to turn into a DX... more likely the other way around. don't you think? of course, if i had a welder and was handy, i couild just weld in sheet metal to cover up the stamped metal in the doors and quarter panel.

hoop

[ITC Racer]

I would check www.car-part.com (http://www.car-part.com) to search for the parts used. Many search options available. You can also try http://www.hondaautobodypartstore.com/cgi-...uto-body-parts/ (http://www.hondaautobodypartstore.com/cgi-bin/auto-body-parts/)

I believe the silver CRX is a DX model but is an 86 or 87 with the flush mount headlights. You cannot legally convert an SI to a DX (or vice versa) in IT since they use the VIN to decide what the car make/model is in the event of a protest.