Topic: Test Drive: 2013 Honda CR-Z

[rrocket]

Let's not turn this into a big American PC thing.  The writer made a mistake, it was corrected promptly.

I'm positive neither the writer nor the editor meant any disrespect to veterans...let alone those with no legs.

Let's not turn this into something it's not.

 

I thought we were done with this.  Now, back to the car.  I'm going to take one out for a test drive this weekend.  Stay tuned. I think it would look nice with a 2" drop and some nice rims. The OE rims I'd keep for winter tires.

I saw one out TO way done as such.  Had nice gold rims on it.  They looked like RPF01s.

[rrocket]

A guy in town has a white one with gold BBS rims and a carbon fiber hood. It looks awesome.

It just needs more power....did I say that already?

Compared to what in the sub compact class though?  Veloster Turbo is the only one I can think of....

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Jackson Racing has a blower kit that'll bring it up to 190hp and 164ft-lbs if power is the only issue.

http://jacksonracing.com/jackson-racing-cr-z-supercharger-system-released/

[rrocket]

Jackson Racing has a blower kit that'll bring it up to 190hp and 164ft-lbs if power is the only issue.

http://jacksonracing.com/jackson-racing-cr-z-supercharger-system-released/

They make top notch stuff BTW.

[Angry Chicken]

Jackson Racing has a blower kit that'll bring it up to 190hp and 164ft-lbs if power is the only issue.

http://jacksonracing.com/jackson-racing-cr-z-supercharger-system-released/

Beautiful!  You beat me to it....just going to post that link.  Jackson was the go-to for the Gen II CRX too.  I think Spoon Racing has a kit, and there's a Mugen kit kicking around too.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Jackson Racing has a blower kit that'll bring it up to 190hp and 164ft-lbs if power is the only issue.

http://jacksonracing.com/jackson-racing-cr-z-supercharger-system-released/

Beautiful!  You beat me to it....just going to post that link.  Jackson was the go-to for the Gen II CRX too.  I think Spoon Racing has a kit, and there's a Mugen kit kicking around too.

I have put some thought into this since I first tried the CR-Z. House renos and other stuff has been soaking up a lot of disposable income unfortunately.

[bombastic]

Blah blah blah...No one of us even distantly thinks to buy this one. And overall sales are less than '12 Acura RL. Honda, change the business model!

From what to what? Curious what you think Honda's business model is.

They show at least some poorly planned products: Acura ZDX and its Honda cousin, the front wheeler Acura flagship now named RLX, as well Ridgeline, Element and not last this one here...From 1948 50cc motor bake manufacturer to the biggest in the world combustion engine manufacturer is a long way. But some products as mentioned above are simply not well received by the customers and correction is needed - this is what I think about their business model. And actually this process have began - as a beginning Element and Ridgeline are axed...

+1
making many engines does not translate in making good cars.

[rrocket]

Blah blah blah...No one of us even distantly thinks to buy this one. And overall sales are less than '12 Acura RL. Honda, change the business model!

From what to what? Curious what you think Honda's business model is.

They show at least some poorly planned products: Acura ZDX and its Honda cousin, the front wheeler Acura flagship now named RLX, as well Ridgeline, Element and not last this one here...From 1948 50cc motor bake manufacturer to the biggest in the world combustion engine manufacturer is a long way. But some products as mentioned above are simply not well received by the customers and correction is needed - this is what I think about their business model. And actually this process have began - as a beginning Element and Ridgeline are axed...

+1
making many engines does not translate in making good cars.

But man oh man...they sure have made plenty of good cars.

Must be doing something right......

[Fobroader]

Blah blah blah...No one of us even distantly thinks to buy this one. And overall sales are less than '12 Acura RL. Honda, change the business model!

From what to what? Curious what you think Honda's business model is.

They show at least some poorly planned products: Acura ZDX and its Honda cousin, the front wheeler Acura flagship now named RLX, as well Ridgeline, Element and not last this one here...From 1948 50cc motor bake manufacturer to the biggest in the world combustion engine manufacturer is a long way. But some products as mentioned above are simply not well received by the customers and correction is needed - this is what I think about their business model. And actually this process have began - as a beginning Element and Ridgeline are axed...

+1
making many engines does not translate in making good cars.

Ummmm.....





Yeah...no good cars at all 

[Angry Chicken]

Blah blah blah...No one of us even distantly thinks to buy this one. And overall sales are less than '12 Acura RL. Honda, change the business model!

From what to what? Curious what you think Honda's business model is.

They show at least some poorly planned products: Acura ZDX and its Honda cousin, the front wheeler Acura flagship now named RLX, as well Ridgeline, Element and not last this one here...From 1948 50cc motor bake manufacturer to the biggest in the world combustion engine manufacturer is a long way. But some products as mentioned above are simply not well received by the customers and correction is needed - this is what I think about their business model. And actually this process have began - as a beginning Element and Ridgeline are axed...

+1
making many engines does not translate in making good cars.

Care to translate?   

[rrocket]

Yeah...no good cars at all 

That's my favorite S2000 combo!!  Grand Prix White on Oak!

[Fobroader]

Yeah...no good cars at all 

That's my favorite S2000 combo!!  Grand Prix White on Oak!

If I wanted an NSX or S2000...Id want them in white...look the best in my opinion.

[mixmanmash]

Yeah...no good cars at all 

That's my favorite S2000 combo!!  Grand Prix White on Oak!

If I wanted an NSX or S2000...Id want them in white...look the best in my opinion.

I dunno.  My friends yellow NSX looks hot.  Sure is a hoot to drive.  Would be way better with a bit of boost.

[Fobroader]

Yeah...no good cars at all 

That's my favorite S2000 combo!!  Grand Prix White on Oak!

If I wanted an NSX or S2000...Id want them in white...look the best in my opinion.

I dunno.  My friends yellow NSX looks hot.  Sure is a hoot to drive.  Would be way better with a bit of boost.

They look good in any color...but whites my favorite. Ive only been a passenger in a stock 1st gen NSX...it went like a raped ape...but, a bit of boost makes any car better.

[mixmanmash]

Yeah...no good cars at all 

That's my favorite S2000 combo!!  Grand Prix White on Oak!

If I wanted an NSX or S2000...Id want them in white...look the best in my opinion.

I dunno.  My friends yellow NSX looks hot.  Sure is a hoot to drive.  Would be way better with a bit of boost.

They look good in any color...but whites my favorite. Ive only been a passenger in a stock 1st gen NSX...it went like a raped ape...but, a bit of boost makes any car better.

Driving my friends second gen, it felt slower than a stock 300ZX twin turbo, let alone one modded like mine.  But sure was fun to thrash and throw around on turns.  Clutch pedal is a little weird for feedback/short travel.

[Fobroader]

Sure do sound good though.....mmmm

[jamesautos]

according to the Canadian Cr-Z forum.... this car has been practically sold out in April before the car arrived in May