New CRX in the family.

[ThePacman]

Hey guys.

Some may know me already from the Prelude section.
I came to the last annual QLD cruise, and the wife had such a good time she decided she wanted a Honda of her own.

I found a 1989 JDM CRX in kinda sad shape. It was a reasonable car, but sadly neglected.
I picked it up for a reasonably good price and started looking for some parts.
While doing so I came accross a 1991 which had been crashed, which I snatches up for parts imediatly.

The JDM has a full glass roof. But had drum rear breaks, and strangely had NO sway bar what soever.
The AUDM however had 4 wheel disk breaks. And unless it was a factory option i am not aware of, someone had gone to the trouble of fitting slotted rotors all round. (I know verry little about the CRX models at this stage)
Also the JDM has a 1.5L SOHC dual carby, D15 motor and 5cog manual. The parts car has a 1.6L DOHC EFI D16.
The JDM is a 2+2 and the AUDM is a 2 seater.

Basicy, i'm stripping the AUDM to build up the JDM.

I have already stripped off the 4 wheel disks, and swapped them into the JDM. Have yet to swap the break master cylinder and booster. But that won't take long.
And I am considering wether or not to swap out the D15 for the AUDMs D16. (perhaps I should wait, and get hold of a B series, or even a H22 to repower it.)

Basically, i'm new to the CRX 'thing'. And am wondering what the usual DO's and DONT's are.

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share on the subject. And don't think anything is too basic to bring up. As I said, I know NOTHING about CRX's except that I have always considered them to be an awesome little car.

Thanks again.

Pacman....

[dougie_504]

The JDM CRX you've bought is an EF6. It's basically an EF8 minus the B16A, RSB, big rotors etc. It will have all the JDM features, including curved front indicators, JDM bumpers, raised bonnet, black trim around the rear tail lights as well as the lovely glass roof and rear seats.

The AUDM CRX never came with slotted rotors so they're either aftermarket or (hopefully not) OEM's with slots.


Best thing to do is go straight to www.crxaustralia.com. It's the best for CRX information, help and comradery.
Sign up and do your introduction post. After 3 posts you'll gain access to the full forum, and classified section a bit later.

[dc292177917]

B18C will be a better choice over B16A imo, do it once and do it right

[ThePacman]

B18C will be a better choice over B16A imo, do it once and do it right

and the H22...? Not an option....?

[Dems]

and the H22...? Not an option....?

an option but extremely hard to fit Power steering and Air con too

[dc292177917]

an option but extremely hard to fit Power steering and Air con too

yea and more works required as well
if u don't mind facing troubles and dont mind giving up PS and AC
think abt K24 lol :devil:

[ThePacman]

yea and more works required as well
if u don't mind facing troubles and dont mind giving up PS and AC
think abt K24 lol :devil:

Probably not an option.

As I said in the first post, this is actually "supposed" to be the wifes car.....

[ThePacman]

Also, I do have damadge to the front bar. trying to decide wethewr to repair or replace.

And if I do replace, do I go after market or OEM....

Any ideas guys? where would I find a front bar? what model front bars would fit mine?

[Mikecivic78]

Also, I do have damadge to the front bar. trying to decide wethewr to repair or replace.

And if I do replace, do I go after market or OEM....

Any ideas guys? where would I find a front bar? what model front bars would fit mine?

EF8 & EF6 will fit. If it's fixable fix it. If not, u have to source one.

[jords]

PM _CRX_ for parts/advice he currently has 5 Gen 2 CRX's..... Im not kidding.

[dougie_504]

EF8 & EF6 will fit. If it's fixable fix it. If not, u have to source one.


Just hope he doesn't have to source one! The only one I've seen for sale lately is Pav's and that's $500 in average condition lol

[ThePacman]

Just hope he doesn't have to source one! The only one I've seen for sale lately is Pav's and that's $500 in average condition lol

$500 would almost pay for a whole kit... LOL

[dougie_504]

Haha yeah true. The CRX isn't the cheapest car to own unfortunately. Most panels aren't easy to find and the JDM ones especially are expensive/rare.

[ThePacman]

Haha yeah true. The CRX isn't the cheapest car to own unfortunately. Most panels aren't easy to find and the JDM ones especially are expensive/rare.

Well lucky me. The actual body of the JDM is clean and straight. A good clean 2+2 with a ton of potential. And i'm a patient man. With a willing co-pilot.

What could go wrong....go wrong.... Go wrong....!

[Bulbasaur]

im lookin into getting one of the old crx aswell for my next car, guys got any links of a list of stuff that will fit the crx pre del sol. also want to know if the aus civic ef engines are same as the crxs?

[ThePacman]

im lookin into getting one of the old crx aswell for my next car, guys got any links of a list of stuff that will fit the crx pre del sol. also want to know if the aus civic ef engines are same as the crxs?

Well I only know 2 things about the CRX. JACK and SHIT....
Well, 3 things actually. Cause I know i've always liked them.

But thats part of why i'm here. To learn. Hopefully i'll learn before I make any silly mistakes which could devalue the build.

Which brings me back to my origonal post. Are there any MUST NOT's and any MUST DO's....

[dougie_504]

im lookin into getting one of the old crx aswell for my next car, guys got any links of a list of stuff that will fit the crx pre del sol. also want to know if the aus civic ef engines are same as the crxs?

I thought all EF's were JDM only?

Anyways as I said earlier, best to come to www.crxaustralia.com for information/fun. Loads of resources there :)

[Bulbasaur]

isnt the 4th gen civic for aus EF?

[dougie_504]

~sp33~ will know lol

[hondapop]

I repaired a front CB Accord Aerodeck front bar that was quite badly damaged and distorted with careful use of a hot air paint stripper gun (Bosch 630 DCE) which is variable from 50c to 400c. (Think I set it at 280c)You can get attachments to do plastic welding as well with that gun but I just glued and reinforced it where necessary with alloy plates and f/glass and bogged it up. Looked as good as new (well almost if I'm honest).

Don't be tempted to buy a cheap gun. I did at first and when I used it my wife came running out to the shed asking me why all the lights in the house were dancing up and down. Took it back to Bunnings (was on special), they didn't believe me till they plugged it in at their lighting dept and made the whole department's display do the same. Very gratifying.

[ThePacman]

Well, I spent a good deal of today swapping breaks and susspension, from the donor car to the project car.

I only have a few more hours work, and she should be ready for roadworthy and rego....

[Snoop_gee]

Best thing to do is go straight to www.crxaustralia.com (http://www.crxaustralia.com). It's the best for CRX information, help and comradery.
Sign up and do your introduction post. After 3 posts you'll gain access to the full forum, and classified section a bit later.
HAHAHAH

no need to potch other members on here to other websites.


PM _CRX_ for parts/advice he currently has 5 Gen 2 CRX's..... Im not kidding.

hell ye pm HERE (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/member.php?20386-_CRX_)

[dougie_504]

Pacman, when is the turbo going in? :D




HAHAHAH

no need to potch other members on here to other websites.

I'm not trying to poach members G, just providing providing resources and community.

[ThePacman]

Pacman, when is the turbo going in? :D


Once I get the turbo up and running in the Lude. I'm going to do a forged internal build.
Then i'll be upgrading the turbo on the Lude so I can push more boost.
That will give me a spair turbo. And a CRX.... Do the math dude..... LOL

[dougie_504]

yesssssssss can't wait

[ThePacman]

Got some pics up!

What a job to do from a phone.

Anyhow. This is pritty much as we got the car, but i've swapped the mags and done the disk break conversion.

Hope you guys see the potential in it that I do....

http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt272/007Pacman/081120101230.jpg
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[Mikecivic78]

nice looking CRX. Looks nice and stockish. I'm not a fan of bodykits, and too many CRXs have got em. Gen 2 CRX has a nice late 80s pocket rocket look IMO.

Gotta put in at least a B16 in it.

[ThePacman]

nice looking CRX. Looks nice and stockish. I'm not a fan of bodykits, and too many CRXs have got em. Gen 2 CRX has a nice late 80s pocket rocket look IMO.

Gotta put in at least a B16 in it.

Sorry to say, she is getting a kit. Already have a boom kit for her. Will be fitting soon after rego.

Meanwhile, I have her ready for rego, except for a set of tyres.

[Spoon-Accord]

hi there and welcome!

i was skimming thru the pages, and ran into the "front bar" dilemma.

www.allcrashparts.com.au

that site will literally bring up a whole list of replacement parts that are needed.
they are not OEM or genuine items from Honda, but they are A1 replica's of the originals ( as you cannot get them new anymore)

they fit hella flush and are not pricey as-well

my front headlights and parkers needed a replacement, got new ones for 268 brand spanking new

back to the front bumper thing, you will need to remove the front bar, then have a look at the condition of the reinforcement bar to see if it is still straight.
these reinforcement bars are a tad hard to find, but if yours is repairable or straight? then that's luck on your side.

your car does remind me of the day i first picked up my little crx.

if you would like to know more, or have any question in regards to your crx rebuild/build. please do not hesistate to ask and shoot me a PM

all the best.

kenny

[MRK20CRX]

oh my please don't ruin your crx with a boom kit!

[dinorider]

http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt272/007Pacman/081120101233.jpg

Not a fan of those seats. Looks like they came off a China-made Ute. What happened to the original seats?

Suggestion: Find a pair of Recaros from a Satria GTi. They are dirt cheap these days.

[MRK20CRX]

They are the original seats dude

[~Sp33~]

That trim is exceptionally rare, treat it well.

[dougie_504]

Yeah pity the bolster is a tad fooked

[Spoon-Accord]

Yep, that interior is rare indeed. Might have a few rare goodies in thy cat aswell :)

[VT3C]

it's a CRX "1.5-X" is the model name :) good friend of mine had one a few years ago :)

[ThePacman]

it's a CRX "1.5-X" is the model name :) good friend of mine had one a few years ago :)

Well i've got one NOW... LOL
I'm pulling the seats tonight. But considering their rearity, i'll shed them. Perhaps even get the torn one repaired.
As i've said previously, i'm putting in my 4th gen VtiR prelude seats. Should be in tonight. And the grey will go with the seats nicely.
Still not sure what engine to swap in. I already have a D16 with a box and loom. But keep thinking a B is the way to go...
(spoiled by H22...)

[Mikecivic78]

Well i've got one NOW... LOL
I'm pulling the seats tonight. But considering their rearity, i'll shed them. Perhaps even get the torn one repaired.
As i've said previously, i'm putting in my 4th gen VtiR prelude seats. Should be in tonight. And the grey will go with the seats nicely.
Still not sure what engine to swap in. I already have a D16 with a box and loom. But keep thinking a B is the way to go...
(spoiled by H22...)

B16a is a cheap option. Doesn't take long to save up for. Good bang for buck, or b18c2 which is also cheap.

[ThePacman]

Naturally i'm thinking, the more power the better.
And i'd probably not want to boost it. At least not straight away.
And it'll have to retain all the little pleasantries like A/C, power steering etc.
So i'm leaning towards the B18. Whats the point in going the B16 swap. Honda already did it.. LOL

anyhow.... It'll be rolling for some time on the D15 it has now.
i have a spare D16 and box already. Just seems pointless to swap that in then pull it out again later...!

[ThePacman]

Well, the CR-X passed roadworthy yesterday. (19/11)

I was most impressed with the brake test. (after having done the brake conversion myself, sure I realize it's not rocket science. But interesting all the same)

The car went from 98km/h, to a stand still in 2.9 seconds. Max of 1.12g's (average of 0.94g's)

But the real news is that she passed roadworthy. And will officially be back on the road as of Monday...!

[~Sp33~]

Veyron can brake faster with its spoiler alone.

..... :P

Good news on the RWC, they can be a real PITA with old cars.

[ThePacman]

Veyron can brake faster with its spoiler alone.

..... :P


The Veyron can kiss my easily affordable ass.... LOL




Good news on the RWC, they can be a real PITA with old cars.

Yeah, it was a relief. They went right over it though. But I had everything right from the begining.

I work for RACQ, So I knew it was ok. There wasn't a thing they could pick.

[~Sp33~]

That's handy.

[dougie_504]

Nice work mate, glad to see it's being put together in good hands :)

[ThePacman]

Yeah, i'm having Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. (I usually only have tuesdays off.)
I think we gunna be doing some cruising......

[zero_1234567890]

Hey Man good luck. Do the extra Saving and get yourself a b18c, and they fit in pretty easily as opposed to some other engines and they're completely worth it.