INTEGRA vs CRX

[FUR30S]

I am currently tossing up between a 91 CRX and a 91 TEG. Which one would you say is a better car. I dont know much about the 1.8 motor in the TEG. Which one is better performance wise. Quarter times etc.. thanks

[mytoycivic]

i would go with the crx, but the 91 teg does look good. perfromance wise i think the stock teg would dominate the d16a8 in the crx

[bumography]

maybe you should ask Stabo, since he owned an Integra before, and now owns a crx

[z3lda]

get a crx if u want a sporty ride, 2 seats, low, light and fast. but if your the kinda guy that drives ppl around and always have more then one passengers get a teg.

[Sp3rMz]

I would go the CRX. Although its a turtle and im a integ driver, it looks good and can be made to look even better. Do an engine swap. B16 or B18. Make the baby fly.

[SINISTR]

i would go with the crx, but the 91 teg does look good. perfromance wise i think the stock teg would dominate the d16a8 in the crx

the power to weight ratio is actually better on the CRX, so a stock CRX would actually be faster than a Teg, been there... raced it.


I would go the CRX. Althought its a turtle, it looks good and can be made to look even better.

what do u mean its a turtle? compared to your ride - its substantially slower - YES - but in general a CRX is Not a Turtle man... thats a pretty Bold statement! ;)

[z3lda]

it looks like a turtle. i had a white rex and it looked like a turtle. ahahah

[Mr. Focus]

turtle???? WTF?

crx's rock. if its the non-vtec 1.8 then you'll find they're pretty similar power wise. the d16a8's go hard. dont let anyone tell you otherways! trust me!!!

[Sp3rMz]

Guys don't take the turtle statement to heart. Its nothing about you or the speed of your car but rather what Z3lda said. He once had a gen 2 that looks like a turtle, ever since then i refer to all gen2 as turtles.

[Mr. Focus]

i just cant see how it looks like a turtle. a del sol may look like one but the gen II's look like mice or wedges

[SiR-II]

Hmm well in my experience the B18A in the LS integra is much meatier than the ZC in the CRX.. and i'd have to disagree about the handling, sure the CRX has exceptionally good handling right out of the box, but the integra is also very good.

Neither motors (Stock) have much top-end, but the B18 definately has more potential. is erfect for a LPT (turbo) setup stock, or you can whack a B16 Head on the B18B and have the original 'Frankenstein' motor (180 HP+)

Personally I found the CRX a little cramped, and the LS was just right though I think the LS actually had LESS headroom than the CRX (if you're tall).

Plus there's waaaaay less tastefully modded LS integras out there on the streets :)

Also I have a dream of a H22A swap into an LS integra - i think that combination would be exceptional !!

H22A in civic or CRX is always a squeeze but the LS has more room and a longer nose (plus slightly longer wheelbase) therefore suited to the weight and power characteristics of the Prelude motor.

[majic777]

dude i think you'll be happy with whichever car you end up buying :) i have an LS and yeah they are nice cars, they go quite well stock and like any b series engine, theres immense aftermarket support if you want to modify it. only thing i can think of that would make me buy an LS over a gen 2 crx, is probably its ability to hold more than 2 ppl. having a car full of ppl is fun :) other than that, they're both good!

heres a quick vid of my '89 LS to give you a rough idea of how they go, totally stock

http://www.users.on.net/~majic/vid1.wmv
right click save as

if you do decide to buy one, make sure you find a nice one! they're gettin old now...
wait a sec..... buy mine! hahah

[FR33K]

LS LS LS allll the wayyyyyyy !!
i wouldnt give mine up for anything :)

[18INCH]

Id have to go the integras..........crx's have never done anything for me

[18INCH]

ps.......FR33K i think i work with you ?? :wave:

[Jnr_Mint]

Both cars are nice... I personally think the integra looks newer for its age!, and the integra has room for 5 people, and its available in man and auto...so thats all a bonus..., the crx (from memory) is only available in manual... I dunno, i like the Integra...

[Setanta]

Gen 2 CRX: Prettiest car Honda have ever built - excluding the S600 and S800.

'nuff said :)

[SiR JDM]

id go the CRX... not a huge fan of the LS tegras

[Mr. Focus]

CRX, CRX, CRX!!! listen to the crowd mate. btw then you wont become a taxi. my mates never ask for a lift, why? coz i only got 2 seats! love it!

[18INCH]

GOOD POINT mr focus hahahaha

[FUR30S]

Thanks everyone for your help still undecided but probably swinging towards a teg a little. I think it has a little more to offer performance wise.

[Integ LS]

Go the teg all the way, transplant B18A with a B18B then add boost and ur laughing

[z3lda]

TURTLE..1!!! go buy a turtle!!~!~~!~!~!@!~~@!~

[Sp3rMz]

I love my type R yes but Ls is nothing like a type R. TURTLE ALL THE WAY.

[Usual Suspect]

im a big fan of both cars, id be happy with either one, but for my next car im thinking of getting a early 90's teg or lude, not gonna do anyhting extreme with them. Some nice clean 17", lower it a little, I/H/E, JDM style.

[SINISTR]

the crx (from memory) is only available in manual...

Ive got a factory Auto Gen1. probably as rare as a straight Bannana but ive got one :)

I still say go CRX, dont mind the LS tegs, but they look too solid in my eyes. CRXs are very manouverable, they do have a fair bit of front seat room, aren't a taxi - like Mr.Focus I don't get askd for lifts which was a common thing when I had my alfa 33. You can always drop a B16A or a B18C into a CRX and haul ass with the power to weight ratio!

LSs are kewl... but im a CRX boi... so my finger points at a CRX. :thumbsup:

[dc2dc2dc2]

i drive an LS and i rekon its a solid car does its job! never driven a crx..but yeah i guess...are u gonan be driving mates around? or just u and the mrs!? oh yeah btw..has anyone seen the episode of pimp my ride with the crx...damn that was hot! hahaha

[SINISTR]

i drive an LS and i rekon its a solid car does its job! never driven a crx..but yeah i guess...are u gonan be driving mates around? or just u and the mrs!? oh yeah btw..has anyone seen the episode of pimp my ride with the crx...damn that was hot! hahaha

theres one with a Civic and also an Acura Legend. The Civic one was OK but the Legend turned out Mad! ive got almost all of the episodes... :)

[FR33K]

I love my type R yes but Ls is nothing like a type R. TURTLE ALL THE WAY.
whats your type r got to do with the LS or the crx ??? the crx is nothing like the type r either....

[Usual Suspect]

i can see this escalating into a bitch fight, no offense boys.

Im not 100% sure but i think someone mentioned something about spermz being a teg driver or he did himself, im lazy and cbf to read all the posts again.

Oh and SINISTR where u getting those eps from...PM me if you would.

[Sp3rMz]

Crap, I was half asleep sorry. One of my favourite car after a type R is the Turtle (crx gen2). Its an endless classic that will never die. You can keep it stock and do the engine or u can just rice it up. Either way its a nice classic. In the end it comes to your personal taste and what your looking for. People get there fancies in different ways.

[bumography]

ok
i've finally thought of the words to sum this thread up.

If you'd like a FUN, short wheelbased, light and eye-catchy ride .. cRX!

If you just want to be cool in the shadows of the CRX, and need the extra torque to pull another 3 mates in the back. integra

:D

[CRX-Ando]

Thanks everyone for your help still undecided but probably swinging towards a teg a little. I think it has a little more to offer performance wise.
Be my co-pilot & I'll change your mind sooner than you're able to inform me what VTEC stands for :p

[Mr. Focus]

ok
i've finally thought of the words to sum this thread up.

If you'd like a FUN, short wheelbased, light and eye-catchy ride .. cRX!

If you just want to be cool in the shadows of the CRX, and need the extra torque to pull another 3 mates in the back. integra

:D
hahahaha well put bro!!

i'll second that motion any day! :honda: :D

[djgarv]

what about a dc2 integra vtir vs. a gen 2 crx sir?

[keric_02]

it really depends on which motor ur getting with the crx or integr, if they're both vtec's then ........... get them both!!

if none hav vtec then find one that does :)

i like the 91 integr's betta

[panda[cRx]]

Personally I found the CRX a little cramped,

how can u find a crx cramped? i'm 188cm and have no problems at all




TURTLE..1!!! go buy a turtle!!~!~~!~!~!@!~~@!~
go the turtle!!!!:D

[SCRMR]

or you can look for a 4 seater turtle!

[Honda_Pda]

i say the crx...
only know a fair amount about cars...
and yehs..
if you dont like driving people around.. then get the crx.. aehaeheh
if youy used to driving around with more people .. then get the teg...
= )
g'luk.. = )

[panda[cRx]]

fark that, do crx's look like a taxi?

your mates can get their own cars or get out and walk.

all u need in one other seat for a lady friend (or 2:D)

[djgarv]

well i already have a dc2 vtir. even that's not the best for passengers. so crx is even smaller hey? I just have an itch that i might need scratching, thinking about selling it for a cheap crx that has done lots of km's and dropping in a b18c or something

[i_own_you]

what about a dc2 integra vtir vs. a gen 2 crx sir?

i say the SiR would munch that. bearing in mind that the dc2 is audm.

[djgarv]

am i getting biased opinions in a crx section of the forum? hehe
well the plan is either an sir or get a cheap audm one and swap a b18c into it. which will be a much faster car for less $$$. but then i'm just not sure if i can get used to owning an old car with al the squeaky bits and little niggling problems

[panda[cRx]]

but then i'm just not sure if i can get used to owning an old car with al the squeaky bits and little niggling problems

yeah the luggage compartment can be a lil squeeky sometimes but other than that u should be fine.

what 'little niggling problems' are you reffering to man? if you service your car regularly (as you are supposed to) then it will go forever with little to no problems.

[djgarv]

not so much mechanical. with an engine swap i don't see any problems at all...unless of course i get a dud front cut... but yeah more of those little squeaks and creaks that you can never find the origin of

luggage compartment...i get that in my integra too, nothing i can't handle i guess

[BiGANG]

Get the crx man. I had a gen two for 3 years. Its one of the best fun cars to drive, also doesnt take too much to get them going pretty well. The 1.6 in the crx would be just as quik as the ls without a doubt. Theyre both nice cars. but you wont regret the crx.

[SlobberGoat]

I already have a CRX and am currently looking for another...but IMHO, I quite like all the hondas in and around that era. So you really cant go wrong. Look at both cars, which shape appeals to you the most. The CRX or the Integra?
Which interior do you feel more comfy in?
(hell, I'd even like the old Prelude too)

[[[d a n n y]]]

those CRX's are actually pretty fast.

[kez13]

I own a 95 crx....I have always been a teg fan!!! My ex-boyfriend use to have a teg... I must say though after having driven both cars....I would stick with the crx. It's cheaper, and still goes hard for what it is. Whichever one you decide to buy is going to be good. Have fun and good luck! :)

[djgarv]

hehe thanks for all the help but i think u guys kinda missed what i said - i already drive an integra vtir but thinking of selling it for a gen 2 crx or an eg :)
i do love my car atm but there are financial reasons for doing it too hehe so i'm after something cheaper, that won't make me wish i still had the b18c teg. more than anything i'm worried i'll miss the torque

[Stabo]

Bum suggested I give my opinion considering i've owned both an Integra and a CRX :)

Now the Integra i owned wasnt a 91LS it was a DC2 Vti-R, which is in a completely different league.

I currently own this Gen II CRX:

http://users.tpg.com.au/padness/Black-CRX-Fixed.jpg

It has the Japspec D16A...

I must say i enjoy driving the CRX more than the integra. I believe it handles better and the feel of a small rocket type car can't be beaten. However there are times i miss the integra. The integra is definately a more practical and comfortable ride.

Given the choice between an LS Integra and a Gen II CRX i would take a CRX any day of the week.

As for Gen II CRX vs Vti-R Integra, it would cocme down to a matter of what I was going to use the car for. I'm considering selling the CRX because i need to do long trips interstate and out past teilenbend. Ask yourself what you're going to use the car for, the CRX is small and fun, the Integra is larger but more practical.

Both are good cars and you'll get good resale and fuel economy from each (CRX will be slightly better)

Good luck!
~Stabo

[djgarv]

ah well that was helpful hehe :) I realise integra will probably be more comfortable. I'm just worried i'll regret the swap because my integra is very torquey (i think anyway) and to go from that to a d16 or b16 even...i'm just scared that i'll wish i hadn't done it. i do like what you say about handling and the feeling of a small rocket car. but i guess the biggest problem i have is the decision of whether or not to get a car that's 15 years old? i've never sat in any crxes so i can't say whether it'll be easy/hard to find one in good condition

[Stabo]

Glad to help,

Granted the car is fairly old, but the styling is pretty timeless, lots of clueless girls have asked me if its a 2004 model! lol

The integra does have more tourque but keep in mind that it needs it ;) it is ALOT heavier than a Gen II CRX :)

Where abouts are you? Im sure some of the Gen II owners in your state would be happy to take you for a bit of a spin. Otherwise the best bet is just checking one out that is for sale, you have nothing to lose by sitting in it or taking it for a little spin.

:thumbsup:

~Stabo

[djgarv]

that's cos yours looks so damn new and shiny hahahaha
yes the styling is pretty timeless in the looks department...one for the true honda fans.

i'm in melbourne. saw an sir that i wanted to take for a spin but it'd been sold. now the guy has another one coming in (he imports them) soon but he's asking 11-12K which i think is a bit too much. from the pics it looks as though it's track driven too. at least with an eg i can have peace of mind that it hasn't been fanged about

[Stabo]

how many kms has your car done ;)

wanna swap?

hehe

[djgarv]

lol i have thought about doing swaps...it's done 145000

[Stabo]

pity you're in melbourne ;)

Although i go there 4-5 times a year (work is based there) which is why i think i need a bigger car. The CRX isnt ideal for long trips with cargo

hehe

[keric_02]

Glad to help,

Granted the car is fairly old, but the styling is pretty timeless, lots of clueless girls have asked me if its a 2004 model! lol

The integra does have more tourque but keep in mind that it needs it ;) it is ALOT heavier than a Gen II CRX :)

Where abouts are you? Im sure some of the Gen II owners in your state would be happy to take you for a bit of a spin. Otherwise the best bet is just checking one out that is for sale, you have nothing to lose by sitting in it or taking it for a little spin.

:thumbsup:

~Stabo


that's a hot looking crx buddy, new paint?

put some more pics up ;)

[Snoop_gee]

Hey Man and to all the others,
I noticed at the start of your thread you mentioned "which is better performance wise" i always use to think a bigger engine is better all this and that but never knew about the whole power to weight ratio until i rode in ma friends crx. Big car needs a big engine a small car needs a small engine. I have never been in an integra so my view can only be spoken from a crx point of view. The reason being is ever since 1st year uni when i rode in ma friends crx it's all i ever wanted. It's small and zippy and i don't mean zippy in a wimpy way either. I can say if you decide to get a crx the SIR in my opinion is a good buy with the B16a engine roughly produces 110kw in stock form. And with a few modications here and there u can realli make some serious peformance.
http://crxaustralia.hondata.com.au/crx-forums/uploads/post-5-1112516938.jpg

So whats so good about the crx?
*Fuel Economy not 1 person has mentioned it as much. Being a 1.6L compared to your Integra 1.8L.

*Not a Taxi haha :D so true! The less seats you have u don't have to cart people around which means less fuel and milage for your car.There was 1 time i racked up so many dermit points i was under a restriction to carry only 1 passenger. And did it effect me?.... NO!!!! cause i only had 1 seat anyway so the polece can go stick it :p

*Handling wise sure does feel like a real pocket rocket, in and out of carparks,intersections, corners and all around the street.

*Either way it's a beauty to behold. Keep it stock and clean as.Or make it into a show car. make into race machine either 1/4 mile or track. And yes i did say RACE MACHINE people.It's been done and there is most definately proof of that.http://www.archive.org/download/Gen_2_CRX_vs_R33_skyline/spoonvsr33.WMV
http://crxaustralia.hondata.com.au/crx-forums/uploads/post-10-1109469097.jpg

And in away i like that you can rock up on the grid position (traffic lights) and people just look down apon the small pocket rocket and think yep thats just another jap piece of plastic but you'll be suprised :rolleyes: there is one person in melb by the name of Jons just ask him about performance and he will tell you a few things or two.:cool: http://crxaustralia.hondata.com.au/crx-forums/uploads/post-10-1077372854.jpg
Yes a crx is an old car (15years or so to be) but don't be fooled it still does have it unique styling that sure does bring it up 10-15years with the right exterior modifications (bodykits and exterior accessories).
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The dude you speak of that imports crx i think i know who your talking about. Actually he has sold a black sir crx to a dude that is registered on here as sula99.And the cars imported may look track driven but it certainly doesn't mean it's fangged(thrashed) around.(you can't judge a book by it's cover)
http://crxaustralia.hondata.com.au/crx-forums/uploads/post-5-1112537608.jpg

It looks clean to me :p
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The best part i love about the crx is it's not something common u get to see on the road. And because of that it definately gets looks and in some cases smiles too. You drive a crx cause you want to being different from the rest of the crowed.But if you don't have a genuine love for the styling in shape, handling, and willing to work with the car then don't even bother. You probably best suited for the integra.CRX is for the selected few just remember that.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/gavl/IMG_0147.jpg
During ma time i have owned two crx's so far 1st being a genI CRX and now a genII CRX.Could there be a gen III on the cards for the future who knows ;)
There is certainly a fair few crx it's a matter of finding them small zippy buggers.
I live in melb so feel free to PM and to arrange a test drive.We got em all THE Show & THE go....
:cool: Gee - crx is not just a car but a way of lifestyle to transport in!

[panda[cRx]]

yes there is someone named jon that knows performance.... there is also his bro whose crx was a lil quicker (11.74 qtr) his bro actually built both setups and a few other of the quicker honda's in melb (PM me for his details if you need a swap/turbo done;) )

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/panda_crx/jonandyy.jpg



:cool: Gee - crx is not just a car but a way of lifestyle

^ :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

i guess it comes down to what u want it for. if u want a sensible car for work etc go for the teg, if u want somethign fun and different go for the rexy

[djgarv]

holy SHIT that reply should be made into a sticky

Haha thanks Snoop...for all the effort you put into replying like that...jeppers. At this stage i'm more leaning towards an EG, simply because they are newer cars.

And as for that CRX that was being imported...even if it was in good condition it's a bit out of my range. I only have about a 10K budget i think, and was hoping to get some mods with that too...so it looks as if an SiR is out of the question :(

P.S. Do you work for Honda?

[SlobberGoat]

Hmmm,
Where did you guys get those headlights?
(on the silver, blue and white CRX's above...)

(URL? expensive?)

[djgarv]

angel eyes headlights...don't quote me on this but aren't they usually around the $300 mark?

[rakfint]

Nice video majic777 seems like it has some go for a stocko LS.. !!

[CRX-Ando]

Good reply Gee...glad to see the fire still burns brightly for the mighty CRX...I know it will always apply to myself...not being biased here but it is definitely one of the best vehicles brought out from the Honda factory as well as one of the best looking...

[Snoop_gee]

P.S. Do you work for Honda?
hi man i realli can't say i do work for honda even though i would mind being a market representative for the CRX hopefuly the new 1 :D

It's so good to be unique and different i truely value that.
Gee :cool:

[phantom_civic]

i say the crx...
aehaeh
maybe thats becuz i have 1.. = )
unless your gettin the 93 + model integra's.. then yehs

[rakfint]

Good work snoop.. informative for all.. interesting read for me as i'm faced with a similar question.. del sol or prelude... :)