New CRX in the family.

**ThePacman** · 03-11-2010 04:51 PM

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** · 03-11-2010 05:32 PM

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** · 03-11-2010 06:25 PM

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

**ThePacman** · 03-11-2010 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by dc292177917

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

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

**Dems** · 03-11-2010 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by ThePacman

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

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

**dc292177917** · 03-11-2010 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by Dems

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** · 03-11-2010 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by dc292177917

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** · 03-11-2010 08:34 PM

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** · 03-11-2010 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by 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?

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