Beater to, Well.. A better beater.. The process..

[OG-Skinny]

I picked this up awhile ago and have been putting around town in it. It's a 1989 CRX. Slammed to the ground, with unknown springs.. ghetto wiring, and god knows what..

This will be an ongoing thread of the progress I do to it..

Plans are up in the air right now. I'm not going to do much to it.

On to some pics..

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/09-03-2007%20007.jpg
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/09-03-2007%20008.jpg

Fresh paint, and new moldings are the first things to start with.

[cactusEG]

great project car man.. ganna take alot of money

[OG-Skinny]

great project car man.. ganna take alot of money

Naw. Maybe $600 at most. I have so much crap at my shop. Just work is involved, not parts and money.

[bafbrian]

GL on the build. I wish I had another car so I could finish my current car faster.

[slow_hatch]

Nothing better than a beater build :D Looks to be in decent shape, lookin foward to seeing some progress :goodjob:

[The Green Monster]

Nice...i miss my crx

[ORGANIZATIONXIII]

more pics :yes:

[OG-Skinny]

more pics :yes:

In time.. I'm gonna work on it some tomorrow. Lots of wiring ahead of me. :crazy:

[uproot]

awesome man, looks like fun! :goodjob:

[green91]

id be pissed if someone gave me that car.

[OG-Skinny]

id be pissed if someone gave me that car.

LOL.. Your 240 was worse!

[OG-Skinny]

Looks alright here.. nothing too bad... RIGHT!

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/CRX%20Project/IMG_1526.JPG

Eww.. talk about ghetto wiring...

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/CRX%20Project/IMG_1527.JPG

Needs a little help with the climate control...

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/CRX%20Project/IMG_1528.JPG


New Keys and locks are a must!..

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/CRX%20Project/IMG_1529.JPG

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/CRX%20Project/IMG_1530.JPG

[OG-Skinny]

What should i put into it...

This.. (LS)

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/09-01-2007%20005.jpg

or This (ZC)...

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/IMG_1515.JPG

[DrunkScotsman]

kinda looks like what i just got , cept i prob paid less , lol , and my weight is def better (HF)

[DrunkScotsman]

:goodjob: good shit nonetheless!

[OG-Skinny]

I doubt you paid less. I got a STEAL for this car. Oh yea, mine is an HF too.. Ran the vin, came back a 1989 Crx HF

[ranj]

let me buy one of those motors from you.

[DrunkScotsman]

you pull it $200 , lmk!

[DrunkScotsman]

$300 , new clutch!

[Dirty Octopus™]

you got a tranny for the LS Rhyne?

Oh... BTW!
Buy my wheels :goodjob:

:ninja:

[OG-Skinny]

you pull it $200 , lmk!

huh? Anyway.. I cleaned off the block code and the trans. code.. Looky what I found..

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/IMG_1531.JPG

Apparently the guy I got it from rebuilt this bottom end with p29 pistons and rods and the head has a cam and big valves in it. Time will tell if he was lying about it..

[DrunkScotsman]

f'n nice bro!

[OG-Skinny]

f'n nice bro!

Too bad the motor is knocking due to some nitrous wiring and some parts of a NX kit i found. :screwy:

[DrunkScotsman]

Chris , post or gtfo! j/p bro!

[OG-Skinny]

EEEK!!! WTF is all this.. and it's only the driver side.. more under the glovebox and under the hood...

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1532.JPG
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1533.JPG

[OG-Skinny]

New Key locks and starting thingy. Woo! more work ahead.

[OG-Skinny]

you got a tranny for the LS Rhyne?

Oh... BTW!
Buy my wheels :goodjob:

:ninja:

You got one for me? :) I wish i could buy your wheels, but uhh... there are 4-lug.. ;)

[OG-Skinny]

Got some more work done today. Installed the new key assembly, put the front bumper on CORRECTLY. and raced a Loutus.. It was fun..

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1534.JPG
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1536.JPG
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1537.JPG
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1538.JPG
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1539.JPG
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1540.JPG
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1541.JPG

[Papa_Smurf]

Guy said you live like right around the corner from us.

how come i never see the "shit box" runnin round the on street?

[OG-Skinny]

Guy said you live like right around the corner from us.

how come i never see the "shit box" runnin round the on street?

Cuz the shitbox is always broke.. lol. I need to rebuild the motor for it. maybe i'll be able to take it to Nopi in a week.

[Papa_Smurf]

Cuz the shitbox is always broke.. lol. I need to rebuild the motor for it. maybe i'll be able to take it to Nopi in a week.

lol, i'd love to see it man.

were u @ the V? I thought i saw ur hatch..

[OG-Skinny]

Yea.. i was there. I drove the si there. Come swing by one day soon.. the 84 isn't here, but it's at my dad's place.. I have too many cars here. lol

[Papa_Smurf]

Yea.. i was there. I drove the si there. Come swing by one day soon.. the 84 isn't here, but it's at my dad's place.. I have too many cars here. lol

yea, i knew i recogonized that hatch (guy showed me pics last night).

Yea man, i'll come by when Guy comes to give you those springs or w/e deal you guys got goin. just let me know. I'd love to see the next candidate for the EF Squad :bump:

[uproot]

yea, i knew i recogonized that hatch (guy showed me pics last night).

Yea man, i'll come by when Guy comes to give you those springs or w/e deal you guys got goin. just let me know. I'd love to see the next candidate for the EF Squad :bump:

lol for some reason i feel like runels is gonna OWN the EF squad once he gets done with this piece :goodjob:

and yeah you need to come over there with me so we can redo my damn hood!!! :crazy:

[Papa_Smurf]

lol for some reason i feel like runels is gonna OWN the EF squad once he gets done with this piece :goodjob:

and yeah you need to come over there with me so we can redo my damn hood!!! :crazy:

own the ef squad, w/ an LS? lolololol. My dad will OWN the EF squad when he gets his c5... :ninja:.

But yea, just hit me up when ur goin over there, i wanna see this hood get a make over :goodjob:

[green91]

its gonna take more than a c5 to own the ef squad buddy

[SandM]

thats right... chris is way cool in his little 91 b16 FI maniac.........................

[green91]

Paul ive got 3 EFs now so dont play

[OG-Skinny]

Cleaned underneath the interior and replaced everything the best i could. Whooever owned this car before me was a pure IDIOT! Pics..

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1544.JPG
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1545.JPG
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1547.JPG

I starded working on the windeo regulator on the driver side.. and looky what we have here!

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1548.JPG

WTF.. Broken regulator and ghetto install.. moron..

[DUBSf22c]

that whole car is a MESS

[OG-Skinny]

More progress made today

This was the engine bay..
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/CRX%20Project/IMG_1526.JPG


Now the Engine bay looks like this.. OOO.. OEM.
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/CRX%20Project/IMG_1587.JPG

Now that the Motor starts and runs without anything going wrong i can start the swap now :2up:

SOHC VTEC FTW!

[puregroove]

:goodjob:

[Papa_Smurf]

well.... this car is a bucket, but you should drop that Z6 in it fo sho.

[OG-Skinny]

More progress coming up! Stock suspension and a nice clean-up. Then a swap process.. Stay tuned

[OG-Skinny]

Started on the suspension today...

Started like this..
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1588.JPG

Found this.. WTF?!?!!! :thinking::thinking::???:
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1589.JPG

Stock Springs going on... What a pain in the ass. :2up:
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1590.JPG

4X4 Stockness. :screwy:
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1591.JPG

Now that the rear is done i can get to the front when i do the swap.. comments welcome! time for a :cheers:

[C_R_X]

WTF was wrong with that spring??? I hate when people fuck over a CRX! I hope you will take care of this baby!

[Papa_Smurf]

lol, i gotta see this 4x4 in person skinny.

[OG-Skinny]

WTF was wrong with that spring??? I hate when people fuck over a CRX! I hope you will take care of this baby!

Gonna try.. I'll probably end up selling it though. don' really need it. :D

[OG-Skinny]

Got the motor out tonight in Short fashion. I had to do it the ghetto way. No hoist yet :(

Looky here!..
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1594.JPG
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1595.JPG

Did some quick cleaning.. gonna clean it up some more, throw a little paint on..

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1596.JPG
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1597.JPG

OOOOOO I wonder what these are for?... :ninja:

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1598.JPG

[kyx]

Found this.. WTF?!?!!! :thinking::thinking::???:
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/CRX%20Project/IMG_1589.JPG

Stock Springs going on... What a pain in the ass. :2up:
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/CRX%20Project/IMG_1590.JPG


good thing, this didnt happen :X

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc134/petremihaylo/Liato%202007/IMGP2708.jpg?t=1191042154
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc134/petremihaylo/Liato%202007/IMGP2707.jpg?t=1191042155

found this ^^^^ at sunny beach, bulgaria

[Grimm Reeper]

Got the motor out tonight in Short fashion. I had to do it the ghetto way. No hoist yet :(

Looky here!..
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/CRX%20Project/IMG_1594.JPG
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/CRX%20Project/IMG_1595.JPG

Did some quick cleaning.. gonna clean it up some more, throw a little paint on..

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/CRX%20Project/IMG_1596.JPG
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/CRX%20Project/IMG_1597.JPG

OOOOOO I wonder what these are for?... :ninja:

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/CRX%20Project/IMG_1598.JPG

Hellz Yea, cut the hoses, disconnect the harness, un-bolt the mounts and let that biiaaattchh drop... :lmfao:

Knowing how to do a swap on your own FTMFW

Can't wait to see when your done.

[OG-Skinny]

Went shopping today. Found me this, the linkage and starter!

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1599.JPG

[OG-Skinny]

GOT alot done today.. Wires removed, Engine bay prepped and halfway painted.

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1607.JPG
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1608.JPG
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1609.JPG

[puregroove]

what did you use for the paint? :ninja:

[OG-Skinny]

what did you use for the paint? :ninja:

High Temp Flat White, several coats. High Temp Gloss Clear, several coats..

[Repost Squintz]

nice project...looks like it's in alot better hands

[puregroove]

High Temp Gloss Clear, several coats..

I used the same for the hatch back in the day. Even though the engine bay won't be indirect contact with the sun, let me know if you have any dulling or discoloration of the clear. :no:

[santacruz77]

your doing good with it! why did you put the battary back in the front?

o well keep up the good work

[uproot]

lookin good man, lookin good :goodjob:

how'd the springs work out for ya?

[OG-Skinny]

lookin good man, lookin good :goodjob:

how'd the springs work out for ya?

INTENSE 4X4 MODE! :screwy:

[green91]

ive got some good dirt rodes around here for that 4x4

[Nittanys1]

looks like fun! keep up the good work!!!

[uproot]

INTENSE 4X4 MODE! :screwy:

SWEET lol lets take it over to brenan road :goodjob:

[OG-Skinny]

OOOO.... looky what i got here...

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1789.JPG

[uproot]

nice broom

[Papa_Smurf]

uh oh, when's it going in?

[OG-Skinny]

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1790.JPG

[AnTi-PooN]

i like the wire tuck

[OG-Skinny]

i like the wire tuck

Yea... considering i havn't done one.. :thinking:

[Tree]

that dohc is that a zc?

[OG-Skinny]

that dohc is that a zc?

B18

[Papa_Smurf]

uh oh shinny.

i need to talk to my dad, see when i can get you that hoist.

[OG-Skinny]

Not the best lighting, but i finished up the paint work today, going to wire up some tomorrow!

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1793.JPG

[green91]

the engine bay has nice paint, what about the exterior of the car people actually see

[OG-Skinny]

the engine bay has nice paint, what about the exterior of the car people actually see

ey picky ****! The cars' paint really doesn't need much.. just a good buff would make it shine. Prolly going to lower it with some springs and get some 92-93 GSR wheels to put on it.

[green91]

sick **** ill give u 500 for it

[OG-Skinny]

What a ***** this was by myself..

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1794.JPG

Clearance is tigggggght..

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1795.JPG

[JDMjoe]

Nice good luck with the project! :goodjob:

[santacruz77]

doing good!

[Papa_Smurf]

ur welcome for the hoist!!!! lol

LMK if you get the 84 tomorrow, i'll defiantly swing by and see it.

[OG-Skinny]

Got some wiring finished up.. Too bad i have the wrong harness! ARRRRRG

[Papa_Smurf]

wiring FTL.

junk yard thursday? eh eh

[OG-Skinny]

wiring FTL.

junk yard thursday? eh eh

maybe

[Papa_Smurf]

maybe

no maybes :cry:.

I need to look for that **** i was tellin u abouts.

[OG-Skinny]

OOOO... it's coming together.

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1799.JPG
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1800.JPG

[green91]

wanna race

[OG-Skinny]

DA brakes FTMFW!

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1801.JPG

[OG-Skinny]

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1807.JPG
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1809.JPG

[uproot]

nice man! its comin together nicely... we gonna tackle my hood anytime soon? :goodjob:

[secondgencamaro]

Lookin' good off the jacks. Thanks for the dizzy man!

(Trade you my Si hubs for those DAs) :goodjob:

[bigdare23]

its coming along nice (and quick)!

[OG-Skinny]

Thanks guys. I'll be able to crank it up saturday :crosses fingers: I managed to turn it over and it sounded great.. MAN DOES THE CAR VIBRATE

[uproot]

oh snap the crx is comin together quite nicely

[OG-Skinny]

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/CRX%20Project/IMG_1810.JPG

[mushroom_toy]

Wow how didi I miss this thread. Looking good!

[Papa_Smurf]

painted VC looks great skinny.

LMK when it's up and running, i want to take a ride in it :)

[OG-Skinny]

OOOO... Moldings painted, and put on..

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1812.JPG

Shot of the engine as it sits. Almost finished up

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1813.JPG

[Papa_Smurf]

o0o lah lah!

but does it run....

[OG-Skinny]

IT'S ALIVE!!!!!

[Papa_Smurf]

oh yes, thats to the manual :)

btw, my pops wants that back when ur done.

[Grimm Reeper]

IT'S ALIVE!!!!!

It's good to see that we both had success this weekend :goodjob:

[Z32redondo]

I need a honda project car...

[OG-Skinny]

WHOOPS!...
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1834.JPG

[drtyhatch]

WHOOPS!...
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1834.JPG
lol that sucks dude...

project looks awesome.

[MaconPerformance]

good luck, I love projects. About to get one myself.

[Papa_Smurf]

rode in this thing today, she's WICKED quick.

[cdhtang]

looks good, good luck.
Wish i have money to do a project car.

[Papa_Smurf]

so u getting the other project or wut?

figured i'd see a new thread by now...

[OG-Skinny]

so u getting the other project or wut?

figured i'd see a new thread by now...

maybe for an off-road buggy.. lol.. car's in bad shape.

[Papa_Smurf]

haha, so i'm guessing you decided not to get it...

[OG-Skinny]

haha, so i'm guessing you decided not to get it...

Still pondering it...

OH SNAPS!! It's all evenly lowered now..

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1835.JPG
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For Sale/CRX Project/IMG_1836.JPG

[uproot]

Still pondering it...

OH SNAPS!! It's all evenly lowered now..


so did you get new springs or what?

[Grimm Reeper]

Still pondering it...

OH SNAPS!! It's all evenly lowered now..

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/CRX%20Project/IMG_1835.JPG
http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/475/For%20Sale/CRX%20Project/IMG_1836.JPG

:lmfao: Can't wait to see it in person.

[jfman]

A lot of work and money for that old piece skinny. But I shouldnt talk since I'm sinking way too much money in my fox.

What's that Whoops picture ? I see it the top of the head but confused ?

[OG-Skinny]

A lot of work and money for that old piece skinny. But I shouldnt talk since I'm sinking way too much money in my fox.

What's that Whoops picture ? I see it the top of the head but confused ?

Milkshake Oil! Time for a new headgasket.. :lmfao:

[jfman]

you gonna get the head milled too ?

[OG-Skinny]

you gonna get the head milled too ?
i work fast.. ****'s already fixed homez! Now FS