I always saw this car as the prototype to prove that you can get good gas mileage and still have fun. and a lot of other better hybrids are coming out now that are electric motor assisted, but this one was a first in 2010/2011. The Cr-Z is finally getting some love, so hopefully that means the aftermarket will pick back up a bit.
I can confirm, on multiple occasions, that I've gotten well over 40 mpg highway. Close to 50mpg once. I find the computer to be very accurate to the standard mpg equation.
@@lizardboy_kev in a 2013 I’m getting 40mpg average and rising, probably a 30/70 split for city/highway. When I drive I’m comfortably under 3k rpm on the stock engine with an aftermarket exhaust and an added header, so pretty much stock. Driving in normal mode for city, eco for highway. All eco does is lengthen out your RPMS when your getting on the gas, so for me it’s easier to manage my gas.
One thing to mention about this car is that it wasn't tuned to get the best fuel economy possible. It was tuned to be able to do so at high speeds. For example, I get 38 miles per gallon when I'm cruising at 70 on the freeway with cruise control, but I get 35mpg at 85mph. Even the Prius doesn't get that at 85mph... The mpg drops off like a rock
I love my crz it’s absolutely beautiful on the interior and exterior. I have a manual and its always a blast to drive!! Just wish it had a little more power stock but I love it and you don’t see too many on the road.
I have a 2016 CR-Z stock and I love it. They gave it some extra horse power and stiffened up the rear end as well as a few other bells and whistles for the final year of production. I plan on driving it until Honda makes a new sports car. From how it's looking, that will be a ways off.
I've been watching your motorcycle vids for a few weeks, just got my learners licence in NZ to ride bikes. Was investigating replacing my CR-Z IMA Battery Fan and this came up in the recommendations, bloody small world, anyway thanks for the awesome vids. Off to buy a Gixxer now.
I always thought the hybrid actually made a lot of sense, but executed wrong. I would LOVE a high revving NA VTEC motor with an electric motor for torque fill at the lower revs. Those high revving engines are amazing when you're revving them, but around town can often be a little gutless - even in the S2000. I really felt like a small hybrid motor like in this, but if the 1.5L actually revved high could've been great. Or heck, a hybrid K20 with a manual!
Legend has it honda wanted a k series in it but safety restrictions prevented this because the engine was to big for the engine bay and would be to close to the cockpit
Recently got a 2014 CR-Z, fun little car even with the "slow" IMA motor. They did add 7HP to the 2013+ though lol. Always heard that it was designed to fit the K20 but they couldn't produce it due to safety/crash standards. Too bad they never did make an Si version, but at least there are a few of these KR-Zs out there. Much respect to that company who pulled this off in 2011!
I love this video although it does suck cuz now the prices are going to go through the roof LOL people start figuring it out I've always heard that the K swap was easy in these
To your point about hybrid and sports car not fitting in the same equation, the Porsche 918, BMW i8, and the new NSX are all hybrid sports cars. Granted, maybe only the first one will go down in history as anything of note, but they do exist and are apparently pretty cool. The CR-Z just didn't quite do hybrid OR sports well enough from the factory, but I find it to be a happy middle ground. If they had used the tech from the 4 wheel electric Pikes Peak car to make an SH-AWD version with rear electric motors, that would've been sick.
I’m a mom and I snatched my crz off a used lot after it didn’t sell....a lot of bang for the buck with a hatchback. People pass me a lot however one day ....! Lol
As under appreciated as it is under powered. The car is fine with the 6 speed manual but the fact that there was never a true performance variant just baffles me. Huge missed opportunity from Honda with these little lookers.
@@spirusx7380 not anywhere outside of the US market. I think there was a Mugen model which was super charged and had an LSD, but was very limited or only a concept?
I own a 2010 honda insight, I really like the practicality and reliability. Also the fact of having a back row. I do think having a more capable electric motor would make sense Imagine an sleek practical electric hatchback/fastback. Having small really efficient turbine/engine to charge a ligher battery which then in turn would power the electric motors. Having an engine at a fixed rpm would be ideal for maximizing its efficiency.
I saw this for sale and was tempted to buy it so I can have 2 CRZs haha. Congrats! Hope I get to see one day in person, do you have a email so we can do a crz meet? I have a 2015 PPW CRZ! Hopefully this car stays in the PNW!
Wanted one of these before I ended up with my N/A 2012 Veloster, the hybrid system skyrocketed the insurance and I wasn't able to actually afford it once I found out the insurance price. Still love this little car, been dying to race one in my V
You'll be waiting a while. The NiMH batteries in these Hondas can last over 20 years as seen in the first gen Insights that are still running on the original packs with no issues. They just tend to lose a bit of efficiency but even then can be rebalanced.
ive had my z for almost 10 years, the ONE thing ive wished it had was more power, now that its coming time to get a new car it may finally get the heart it deserves... i refuse to get rid of this damn car XD
I have an average of 37 miles per gallon total for the past 11,000 mi. I drive it very spirited too. The only reason why I don't hate the car is because I got it for $5,000 in flawless condition. This is because the owner could not sell it as he could not seem to convince a hybrid family car buyer to get a two-seater and he couldn't seem to convince a sports car buyer to buy something without any power. For what it is, it's not really the best at anything but it's an inexpensive car that's kind of fun and quirky.
I worked at a honda dealership in 2012 and loved being the lead tech that handled the pdi on the cars. I wanted a CR-Z so bad and thought about staying late to swap a element k24 into a crz and get the hybrid out of there. Beautiful car but should have came as k20 or k24
I'm still struggling with my CR-Z and deciding if I wanna build the stock engine or doing a K swap. If I do a K swap, I'm probably going to do a K-24 just because I enjoy the wide torque-y power band, as much as I enjoy the high-revving K-20 and all. I'm glad to see you enjoying the platform though!
@@IHadToMakeThisAccount Yea, that makes sense. As much as I'd love big power, I'm mostly hoping to learn some new things and ultimately gain a few new skills. I think rebuilding the motor to prepare it for boost might be more useful than learning an engine swap, at least at my current skill level.
I enjoy the LEA engine. I also get why Honda made it a hybrid. The CRZ is also the final celebration of their IMA technology. Wish their was more interest in modding the hybrid tech.
Unfortunately I think this is really unlikely. The IMA is usually something they design into the block. I don’t think any K-series ever had IMA so it seems unlikely to work. That being said - I have seen some CRAZY shit from the community so I guess you never know.
The hybrid fuel economy is impressive in the city. But k20 crz would be a decent performer, but it's a tank that will never be considered fast. Too bad the border is too difficult to cross otherwise I'd show up to your next meetup with a quick all motor non-K swapped Honda, side by side comparison :)
@@adobomoto this one is just a basic B series. 1.6l no turbo, no nitrous, nothing fancy I swear… But ya I’d line up in a heartbeat, maybe once covid blows over meetup at PIR
@@GIZZMOTORSPORTS and 29-30 is driving veeery gently in city. The fiesta drives hard city and does 29-30, the crz hybrid hard in city goes down to 26-28
These released in 2010. As for the FN2, I guess the difference is in weight and weight distribution etc but the CRZ handles far better in my experience. Had an FN2 before the CRZ, I wouldn't go back except for the engine and back seats
@@emmettmulroy6138 right. Like the 2004 sti blobeye was the first, but actually there were a few 2003 sti’s. They debut at the end of the prior year for the actual release year. It’s typical of every new model. The 2022 brz is already being sold in 2021.
@@adobomoto sorry, I meant a cr-z 😎 it has full mugen body kit too 😍 I got your link from the Facebook group. I didn't realise this was a new channel. Didn't seem like a beginner video, subbed 👍 looking forward to more crz content.
Friend....First, I'M FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF "THE POND". I have a Honda CR-Z GT Hybrid, with everything including the unbelievable superb 6 Speed 'Shifter'...truly OUTSTANDING. In the UK we only have 3,844 of these actually Registered on the Roads, (apparently Australia only has just over 700 over there.!!)....These Beautiful vehicles are now becoming listed as "FUTURE CLASSICS"....not on the same scale as the Honda CR-X, but time will tell....HOLD ONTO EVERYTHING...STAY SAFE, FRIEND...G.A.R.
The K20 has a engine mount bolt that goes into the head. Two go in the block, and 1 in the head. I don't know if that causes problems, but the CR-V has over heating problems. It might be from this engine mount.
Could you give a whole mod list of your car? I have a white MT CR-Z and I was planning on trying to do something similar within a year or so to mine. Thanks!
@@adobomoto Please include the exhaust setup you used if you could. I think it sounds good and not overbearing.I hear mostly engine and vtec which is more desirable in my opinion for that engine. I love what you did with the car overall. I like that it has a mostly "stock" look, but it's definitely not stock. It most definitely should have come that way from the factory. Yeah, looking forward to the walk around!
I'm in Olalla, WA. I'd love to see the car. Followed it when LHT Performance K-swapped it. I have a 2016 CR-Z EX-L 6MT Navi and I'm in the process of k-swapping in a 8th gen 2011 Civic Si K20Z3 6MT LSD with a 4-2-1 header. Hasport mounts, Insane Axles axles. I know you are somewhere here in Washington. Look me up.
I had the K20 200 Hp in my Acura Rsx Type S, great engine but it had no bottom end despite vtec. I prefer the huge bottom end torque of my MT hybrid Crz, and probably will never go back an IC only engine. Maybe the lighter CrZ uses the K20 better than the Rsx, but I don't miss the 3,500 rpm for maximum pull off.
Imo, it would of sold better if it had a regular auto tranny instead of the CVT. When I was looking for a new automatic compact car back then, the CRZ was on my radar... but as soon as I heard that the auto came with a CVT tranny, I said nope.
I love my 2011. The IMA lets me short shift and lug it up hills in top. I'm doing 800km on a tank. If I ever come across a wrecked SI I'm definitely doing the swap. Such a great handling car, just slow. My fantasy would be a k swap plus long travel suspension to build a crz rally car. This thing us so low... Scrapes on everything
I love my car, it is a stick as well. Best car ever! I put a whole couch in the back of my CRV and it is great on gas. I was going to buy a new car for my birthday but I don't want to give this one up!
Also to add to my other comment I used to have a 88 and a 91 CRX SI love both of those cars and I actually really like the CRZ when it came out preferably the 2013 to 2016 model I think they look a little better and I believe you get a little bit more horsepower I remember when I went to the dealership I drove a 2008 SI bone stock coupe with a K20 and then drove a CRZ 2015 with the 6-speed and obviously the k series SI is faster but the CRZ felt just as fast with how small it is I personally really like them I'm looking for one right now to go with my built 95 EJ1 Civic coupe and my 2004 V6 6-speed Accord coupe with all the Honda factory performance options on it I want to find a CRZ for a daily with the 6-speed and honestly I would even be fine with the stock motor from the 2013 to 2016 models with intake headers exhaust lowered some Wheels or maybe even a little supercharger on it those little single cams could be fun of course a k series is better but for a daily I think boltons on that little single would be perfect 💯💯💯🤘
@@adobomoto was using voice to text man that's why there was no periods Or anything 😂 but yeah my 95 EJ1 is my built track car that I've been building over the last 7 years my 04 V6 6-speed Accord coupe with all the hfp options the Honda factory performance options front lip rear lip side skirts the bigger Wheels bigger brakes all leather seats heated seats etc with bolt ons is my daily and then I got the Civic for a track car but I'd like to get a CRZ for a daily I'd love to find me a 2016 model in that beautiful blue they come in that's almost like SI blue where you from though what part of Washington State?
I'd love to know if you could fit the 1.5t from the 2020 civic si into a CR-Z. It would be a bit faster and more nimble than the si and get better than 42mpg that I get now commuting my si
The fn2 type r is a great type r, it's better than the ep3 and I've driven both. The fn2 is so much tightrr and better in the corners, it's a world class above the ep3 and shouldn't get the hate it's getting. People are to specs sheet focused
Its time is coming. K-series and CRZ are meant to be and a turbo on that is just cherry on cake💯Who ever wants to K-swap and turbo it check my channel. i have whole 18 part K-swap guide, from engine to a working reverse cam. Every detail is covered
I think you mean "successor" not "predecessor." A predecessor comes before. A successor comes after. In 2011 Honda came out with a successor to the legendary CRX.
It’s not a sports car, not even close. I owned one and it was pathetically slow. But it did have some redeeming features, the interior was just incredible, the tech at the time was top notch and I personally loved the styling. But it’s never a sports car.
I've never read anywhere about this car being 'hated'. Quite the opposite. There aren't many of them around, they do have a following and tend to be sought after and appreciated by those that own them. Many are manual which is unusual and appreciated by enthusiastic drivers. It's just a fact that although Honda's IMA system is effective basically Toyota's hybrid synergy drive stole the show. Do post the link to people 'hating' this car.
They marketed it well. It was made for 6 years. There just wasn’t a market for sport compact hybrids. You’ll have a really hard time convincing enthusiasts that a hybrid can be a cool sports car. It was the terrible market segmentation that killed sales. Honda found a hole in the market and tried to fill it, unfortunately there was a hole in that market for a reason.
@@adobomoto They marketed it none. There were a few ads the first year or two, then nothing. It disappeared from all Honda ads. You know those two page magazine spreads that show the current year's lineup? Never had the CR-Z in it. I've had a 2010, and now a 2016. My wife also has a 2011, and now drives a 2015. Made us quite aware of how nobody knew, or knows what they are. Why? BECAUSE ZERO FUCKING MARKETING EINSTEIN.
@@taperry326 lmao. you're confusing under marketed in one area to NO marketing. and you're also confusing US to worldwide. it's a brand new car from one of the biggest manufacturers in the WORLD. You'll have to excuse me if you think I'm gonna believe your blanket statement. YOU'RE WRONG BUDDY
@@adobomoto mmkay Mr Mackey, what ever you say. Since you have such clairvoyant insight into what global exposure I have, you must be right. Sleep well with your conquering victory!
@@taperry326 😂 and I didn’t even need google to disprove your wild ass claim 😂😂😂 “marketed it none” bwahahahaha, anyone ever believe you when you say that?
The logic behind it was so ass. 1.5 liter + electric motor for 120 hp was not all that great mated with an optionally 6 spd trany that has ass gear ratio. I have not driven the auto version of it but I will speak on the behalf of the manual version that as a hybrid, the 6 spd transmission has small gears(not practical and idle to saving gas). Main freeway where I live is a 65 mph zone. Most people go 70 mph. The car revs extremely high in my opinion. At 60 mph, it's already at 2.5k pm. At 70 mph, it's very close to 3k rpm(miss my stage 2 MK7 that unfortunately hit a deer). Engine working harder then it needs to be for a hybrid. I get that the small gearing maybe is to help with accceleration??? But still, for an everyday car it's a thumbs down for me. I'm sure that is why the sale of this car was ass. The components that came together to make the CRZ was ass. Whoever and whatever team that came together to colab on this CRZ need to be fired. Great car, bad functionality in retrospect, bad sales!!! If your intentions are to mess with it like this video, then the CRZ is a great car! Where I live, no shop will do the work! Stock CRZ...not a good car!
Why didn't Honda fit a 1.5 Lean Burn Twin Vtec like Later Del sol/Fiero which were 128bhp, single Vtec-E were 114bhp in late 90s Civics then add Hybrid also
Nice swap, but it's a different car to be re-immatriculate. It's like talking about Mini One R50 and then swap motor with a R53 (even more in real)... ok it's faster ok
I always saw this car as the prototype to prove that you can get good gas mileage and still have fun. and a lot of other better hybrids are coming out now that are electric motor assisted, but this one was a first in 2010/2011. The Cr-Z is finally getting some love, so hopefully that means the aftermarket will pick back up a bit.
That’s a good point. I actually drove an IMA one and was pleasantly surprised!
Love my CRZ. Just needs more power
I can confirm, on multiple occasions, that I've gotten well over 40 mpg highway. Close to 50mpg once. I find the computer to be very accurate to the standard mpg equation.
Hwy? Or in city?
@@lizardboy_kev in a 2013 I’m getting 40mpg average and rising, probably a 30/70 split for city/highway.
When I drive I’m comfortably under 3k rpm on the stock engine with an aftermarket exhaust and an added header, so pretty much stock.
Driving in normal mode for city, eco for highway.
All eco does is lengthen out your RPMS when your getting on the gas, so for me it’s easier to manage my gas.
5 seater and aerodeck late 90s civics with lean burn did 50+ mpg with hybrid and 114bhp
@@lizardboy_kevmostly highway 65-70mph
One thing to mention about this car is that it wasn't tuned to get the best fuel economy possible. It was tuned to be able to do so at high speeds.
For example, I get 38 miles per gallon when I'm cruising at 70 on the freeway with cruise control, but I get 35mpg at 85mph. Even the Prius doesn't get that at 85mph... The mpg drops off like a rock
I love my crz it’s absolutely beautiful on the interior and exterior. I have a manual and its always a blast to drive!! Just wish it had a little more power stock but I love it and you don’t see too many on the road.
I have a 2016 CR-Z stock and I love it. They gave it some extra horse power and stiffened up the rear end as well as a few other bells and whistles for the final year of production. I plan on driving it until Honda makes a new sports car. From how it's looking, that will be a ways off.
nice man. I'm planning on doing some sway bars to help body roll a bit more. I have the HPD suspension already, and it's pretty stiff all around.
I've been watching your motorcycle vids for a few weeks, just got my learners licence in NZ to ride bikes. Was investigating replacing my CR-Z IMA Battery Fan and this came up in the recommendations, bloody small world, anyway thanks for the awesome vids.
Off to buy a Gixxer now.
I always thought the hybrid actually made a lot of sense, but executed wrong. I would LOVE a high revving NA VTEC motor with an electric motor for torque fill at the lower revs. Those high revving engines are amazing when you're revving them, but around town can often be a little gutless - even in the S2000. I really felt like a small hybrid motor like in this, but if the 1.5L actually revved high could've been great. Or heck, a hybrid K20 with a manual!
Legend has it honda wanted a k series in it but safety restrictions prevented this because the engine was to big for the engine bay and would be to close to the cockpit
Just bought a 2011 for very cheap . Even with stock engine it's fun to drive. I drive a lot around town and gets the mpg is good .
Recently got a 2014 CR-Z, fun little car even with the "slow" IMA motor. They did add 7HP to the 2013+ though lol.
Always heard that it was designed to fit the K20 but they couldn't produce it due to safety/crash standards. Too bad they never did make an Si version, but at least there are a few of these KR-Zs out there.
Much respect to that company who pulled this off in 2011!
Did you have to replace the battery
@@patrickdean6772 nope, battery seems to still be going strong after 102k miles.
I love this video although it does suck cuz now the prices are going to go through the roof LOL people start figuring it out I've always heard that the K swap was easy in these
that would be dope. I'll sell mine at 20k miles lmao
Yea prices are going up, I'll be k swapping in about a month hopefully
To your point about hybrid and sports car not fitting in the same equation, the Porsche 918, BMW i8, and the new NSX are all hybrid sports cars. Granted, maybe only the first one will go down in history as anything of note, but they do exist and are apparently pretty cool.
The CR-Z just didn't quite do hybrid OR sports well enough from the factory, but I find it to be a happy middle ground.
If they had used the tech from the 4 wheel electric Pikes Peak car to make an SH-AWD version with rear electric motors, that would've been sick.
I’m a mom and I snatched my crz off a used lot after it didn’t sell....a lot of bang for the buck with a hatchback. People pass me a lot however one day ....! Lol
As under appreciated as it is under powered. The car is fine with the 6 speed manual but the fact that there was never a true performance variant just baffles me. Huge missed opportunity from Honda with these little lookers.
Honda did make a performance crz. It was CRZ MUGEN RZ. Was for Japan only. 300 units where made😃😃
Look up HPD CR-Z, Honda released a supercharger, lsd and other performance parts for the car
@@spirusx7380 you could take your stock crz to honda & they would fit it all for you. But it cost shit loads of money & was not really worth it.
@@spirusx7380 not anywhere outside of the US market. I think there was a Mugen model which was super charged and had an LSD, but was very limited or only a concept?
I own a 2010 honda insight, I really like the practicality and reliability. Also the fact of having a back row. I do think having a more capable electric motor would make sense Imagine an sleek practical electric hatchback/fastback. Having small really efficient turbine/engine to charge a ligher battery which then in turn would power the electric motors.
Having an engine at a fixed rpm would be ideal for maximizing its efficiency.
I just don’t like the insight’s aesthetics. Otherwise, i think you make a great point! Thanks for the insight! 😉
I saw this for sale and was tempted to buy it so I can have 2 CRZs haha. Congrats! Hope I get to see one day in person, do you have a email so we can do a crz meet? I have a 2015 PPW CRZ! Hopefully this car stays in the PNW!
Sold it to my buddy. It lives in olympia now. He’s keeping it for a while
Wanted one of these before I ended up with my N/A 2012 Veloster, the hybrid system skyrocketed the insurance and I wasn't able to actually afford it once I found out the insurance price. Still love this little car, been dying to race one in my V
Do You happen to know what the fuel efficiency is? I have a chance to buy a K20 swap here in South Carolina.
I love my CRZ. The goal is to kswap it once the battery needs replaced 🔥
Hell yeah!
You'll be waiting a while. The NiMH batteries in these Hondas can last over 20 years as seen in the first gen Insights that are still running on the original packs with no issues. They just tend to lose a bit of efficiency but even then can be rebalanced.
ive had my z for almost 10 years, the ONE thing ive wished it had was more power, now that its coming time to get a new car it may finally get the heart it deserves... i refuse to get rid of this damn car XD
That car can drive so damn good in the mountains….Being a previous 2015 crz car owner was a blast….
I have an average of 37 miles per gallon total for the past 11,000 mi. I drive it very spirited too.
The only reason why I don't hate the car is because I got it for $5,000 in flawless condition. This is because the owner could not sell it as he could not seem to convince a hybrid family car buyer to get a two-seater and he couldn't seem to convince a sports car buyer to buy something without any power.
For what it is, it's not really the best at anything but it's an inexpensive car that's kind of fun and quirky.
Update, I own 2 of them now. Best car I've ever owned
I worked at a honda dealership in 2012 and loved being the lead tech that handled the pdi on the cars. I wanted a CR-Z so bad and thought about staying late to swap a element k24 into a crz and get the hybrid out of there. Beautiful car but should have came as k20 or k24
What axles and harness were used? I can find mounts but nothing else
I'm still struggling with my CR-Z and deciding if I wanna build the stock engine or doing a K swap. If I do a K swap, I'm probably going to do a K-24 just because I enjoy the wide torque-y power band, as much as I enjoy the high-revving K-20 and all.
I'm glad to see you enjoying the platform though!
Unless you want crazy power gains a supercharger kit is the most cost efficient, and its like 50HP and more importantly 40Lbs of torque
@@IHadToMakeThisAccount
Yea, that makes sense. As much as I'd love big power, I'm mostly hoping to learn some new things and ultimately gain a few new skills. I think rebuilding the motor to prepare it for boost might be more useful than learning an engine swap, at least at my current skill level.
@@IHadToMakeThisAccount Do you mean a supercharger on the stock engine?
@@CleanTheWookie yes, on stock engine.
I enjoy the LEA engine. I also get why Honda made it a hybrid. The CRZ is also the final celebration of their IMA technology. Wish their was more interest in modding the hybrid tech.
The next crz vlog I actually got to drive one. It surprised the hell out of me
I wonder if it would be possible to swap in the K20 but also keep the hybrid powertrain so you could have fun but also get good gas mileage.
That’s be really interesting!
Unfortunately I think this is really unlikely. The IMA is usually something they design into the block. I don’t think any K-series ever had IMA so it seems unlikely to work. That being said - I have seen some CRAZY shit from the community so I guess you never know.
Question do you know how to disable the auto stop in the car my car randomly does the auto stopping and idk how to turn it off
Turn on the defroster button it won't keep it on
Great review young man
There's a video where the creator of the cr-z explained that in Japan they wanted a fun commuter, easy to park . Don't get the hate for the car
The hybrid fuel economy is impressive in the city. But k20 crz would be a decent performer, but it's a tank that will never be considered fast. Too bad the border is too difficult to cross otherwise I'd show up to your next meetup with a quick all motor non-K swapped Honda, side by side comparison :)
Dude what do you have?
@@adobomoto this one is just a basic B series. 1.6l no turbo, no nitrous, nothing fancy I swear… But ya I’d line up in a heartbeat, maybe once covid blows over meetup at PIR
Completely disagree. For a hybrid... 29-30 mpg city? Same as my ford fiesta 2015... So no. Not as great mpg
@@GIZZMOTORSPORTS and 29-30 is driving veeery gently in city. The fiesta drives hard city and does 29-30, the crz hybrid hard in city goes down to 26-28
These released in 2010. As for the FN2, I guess the difference is in weight and weight distribution etc but the CRZ handles far better in my experience. Had an FN2 before the CRZ, I wouldn't go back except for the engine and back seats
That’s right…aug 2010 as a 2011 model!
@@adobomoto nah 2010 model man, I've got a 2010 plate in Ireland
@@emmettmulroy6138 right. Like the 2004 sti blobeye was the first, but actually there were a few 2003 sti’s. They debut at the end of the prior year for the actual release year. It’s typical of every new model. The 2022 brz is already being sold in 2021.
Great video. Got my JDM import this summer, love it to bits. Was thinking of supercharging in the future but now I'm going to look into k swap 👍
Hell yeah. What’d you get?
@@adobomoto sorry, I meant a cr-z 😎 it has full mugen body kit too 😍 I got your link from the Facebook group. I didn't realise this was a new channel. Didn't seem like a beginner video, subbed 👍 looking forward to more crz content.
Love this car, but when climbing steep grades with a depleted battery pack with the IMA MT, it absolutely sucks.
I live in Florida and would love for them to do my k20 swap any tips or prices?
What was your total cost for this change? Thank you! I ask because I'm curious what other car you could have bought.
Friend....First, I'M FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF "THE POND".
I have a Honda CR-Z GT Hybrid, with everything including the unbelievable superb 6 Speed 'Shifter'...truly OUTSTANDING.
In the UK we only have 3,844 of these actually Registered on the Roads, (apparently Australia only has just over 700 over there.!!)....These Beautiful vehicles are now becoming listed as "FUTURE CLASSICS"....not on the same scale as the Honda CR-X, but time will tell....HOLD ONTO EVERYTHING...STAY SAFE, FRIEND...G.A.R.
I have a 2012 Base manual transmission and freaking love it.
The K20 has a engine mount bolt that goes into the head. Two go in the block, and 1 in the head. I don't know if that causes problems, but the CR-V has over heating problems. It might be from this engine mount.
Did you get rid of the RS and buy this car?
Still have the RS
I am averaging 41.3 mpg in my 2016 Cr-z
Hey what about more lifted an a rally style suspension an wheels i think that will be a whole lot of fun with the K in it
Stupid question, can we even KSwap in California?
Not super fast but very fun car n very unique which I like
Need to lower the background brother
Cool review
Could you give a whole mod list of your car? I have a white MT CR-Z and I was planning on trying to do something similar within a year or so to mine. Thanks!
I have a full walk around video coming!
@@adobomoto Please include the exhaust setup you used if you could. I think it sounds good and not overbearing.I hear mostly engine and vtec which is more desirable in my opinion for that engine. I love what you did with the car overall. I like that it has a mostly "stock" look, but it's definitely not stock. It most definitely should have come that way from the factory. Yeah, looking forward to the walk around!
I like your vids but now I love them haha I want to do thi swap now since I have seen the crz
I'm in Olalla, WA. I'd love to see the car. Followed it when LHT Performance K-swapped it. I have a 2016 CR-Z EX-L 6MT Navi and I'm in the process of k-swapping in a 8th gen 2011 Civic Si K20Z3 6MT LSD with a 4-2-1 header. Hasport mounts, Insane Axles axles. I know you are somewhere here in Washington. Look me up.
I'd like to see your build vids
I had the K20 200 Hp in my Acura Rsx Type S, great engine but it had no bottom end despite vtec. I prefer the huge bottom end torque of my MT hybrid Crz, and probably will never go back an IC only engine. Maybe the lighter CrZ uses the K20 better than the Rsx, but I don't miss the 3,500 rpm for maximum pull off.
K24 solves that
They are gorgeous in my opinion
Imo, it would of sold better if it had a regular auto tranny instead of the CVT. When I was looking for a new automatic compact car back then, the CRZ was on my radar... but as soon as I heard that the auto came with a CVT tranny, I said nope.
I love my 2011. The IMA lets me short shift and lug it up hills in top. I'm doing 800km on a tank. If I ever come across a wrecked SI I'm definitely doing the swap. Such a great handling car, just slow. My fantasy would be a k swap plus long travel suspension to build a crz rally car. This thing us so low... Scrapes on everything
I always liked this car, but since I drive an FR-S and find that too slow: this car just never happened
Nice to see a k-swap, but i will stick with my CR-Z MUGEN RZ instead. 😃😃👍
I love my car, it is a stick as well. Best car ever! I put a whole couch in the back of my CRV and it is great on gas. I was going to buy a new car for my birthday but I don't want to give this one up!
Mine just turned 100k and still love it, going to get new shocks for it.
damnnn...LHT performance made that...so cool man
Yeah! Nice guys. John responded to all my questions about the car.
whats kswap?
Probably weights less now than stock.
Sould of came with 2 different motors.. a SI version and a hybrid version
I want to do this swap
Also to add to my other comment I used to have a 88 and a 91 CRX SI love both of those cars and I actually really like the CRZ when it came out preferably the 2013 to 2016 model I think they look a little better and I believe you get a little bit more horsepower I remember when I went to the dealership I drove a 2008 SI bone stock coupe with a K20 and then drove a CRZ 2015 with the 6-speed and obviously the k series SI is faster but the CRZ felt just as fast with how small it is I personally really like them I'm looking for one right now to go with my built 95 EJ1 Civic coupe and my 2004 V6 6-speed Accord coupe with all the Honda factory performance options on it I want to find a CRZ for a daily with the 6-speed and honestly I would even be fine with the stock motor from the 2013 to 2016 models with intake headers exhaust lowered some Wheels or maybe even a little supercharger on it those little single cams could be fun of course a k series is better but for a daily I think boltons on that little single would be perfect 💯💯💯🤘
man...you ever heard of a period? bwahahaha, j/p. that's awesome though. if you're in the area, I'd like to check out your ej1!
@@adobomoto was using voice to text man that's why there was no periods Or anything 😂 but yeah my 95 EJ1 is my built track car that I've been building over the last 7 years my 04 V6 6-speed Accord coupe with all the hfp options the Honda factory performance options front lip rear lip side skirts the bigger Wheels bigger brakes all leather seats heated seats etc with bolt ons is my daily and then I got the Civic for a track car but I'd like to get a CRZ for a daily I'd love to find me a 2016 model in that beautiful blue they come in that's almost like SI blue where you from though what part of Washington State?
I'd love to know if you could fit the 1.5t from the 2020 civic si into a CR-Z. It would be a bit faster and more nimble than the si and get better than 42mpg that I get now commuting my si
The fn2 type r is a great type r, it's better than the ep3 and I've driven both. The fn2 is so much tightrr and better in the corners, it's a world class above the ep3 and shouldn't get the hate it's getting. People are to specs sheet focused
Just got mine!
Its time is coming. K-series and CRZ are meant to be and a turbo on that is just cherry on cake💯Who ever wants to K-swap and turbo it check my channel. i have whole 18 part K-swap guide, from engine to a working reverse cam. Every detail is covered
I think you mean "successor" not "predecessor." A predecessor comes before. A successor comes after. In 2011 Honda came out with a successor to the legendary CRX.
It’s not a sports car, not even close. I owned one and it was pathetically slow. But it did have some redeeming features, the interior was just incredible, the tech at the time was top notch and I personally loved the styling. But it’s never a sports car.
I've never read anywhere about this car being 'hated'. Quite the opposite. There aren't many of them around, they do have a following and tend to be sought after and appreciated by those that own them. Many are manual which is unusual and appreciated by enthusiastic drivers. It's just a fact that although Honda's IMA system is effective basically Toyota's hybrid synergy drive stole the show. Do post the link to people 'hating' this car.
You’re talking then vs now. They didn’t sell well, because no one wanted a hybrid crx
Now people who own them want them because they’re unique
Its a cool looking car but a ep3 hatch would be a easier route and less expensive
Ako lang ba pinoy dito? Ahah. Anyways nice crz. Love the kswap
May mnga mongoloid dito tol…tayong dalawa 😂😂
Hahaha natawa ako dami nilang good comment 😆😅 hay CR Z '12
You're bugging.
MPG post-swap!?!?
25mpg
Maybe one day my boosted k swap Crz will be done. One day
I think I’m gonna boost mine next
i love the look of the crz
un-proper downshifts kill my vibe
Improper grammar kills mine
That only thing wrong with the CR-Z was the complete lack of marketing.
They marketed it well. It was made for 6 years. There just wasn’t a market for sport compact hybrids. You’ll have a really hard time convincing enthusiasts that a hybrid can be a cool sports car. It was the terrible market segmentation that killed sales. Honda found a hole in the market and tried to fill it, unfortunately there was a hole in that market for a reason.
@@adobomoto They marketed it none. There were a few ads the first year or two, then nothing. It disappeared from all Honda ads. You know those two page magazine spreads that show the current year's lineup? Never had the CR-Z in it. I've had a 2010, and now a 2016. My wife also has a 2011, and now drives a 2015. Made us quite aware of how nobody knew, or knows what they are. Why? BECAUSE ZERO FUCKING MARKETING EINSTEIN.
@@taperry326 lmao. you're confusing under marketed in one area to NO marketing. and you're also confusing US to worldwide. it's a brand new car from one of the biggest manufacturers in the WORLD. You'll have to excuse me if you think I'm gonna believe your blanket statement. YOU'RE WRONG BUDDY
@@adobomoto mmkay Mr Mackey, what ever you say. Since you have such clairvoyant insight into what global exposure I have, you must be right. Sleep well with your conquering victory!
@@taperry326 😂 and I didn’t even need google to disprove your wild ass claim 😂😂😂 “marketed it none” bwahahahaha, anyone ever believe you when you say that?
Now the price of one went up😒
Not anymore. That goes to the "New" Integra.
Bwahaha true
bro id be scared to drive crz with 200 hp engine, the car feels to fragile and light for that amount of power lmao
The logic behind it was so ass. 1.5 liter + electric motor for 120 hp was not all that great mated with an optionally 6 spd trany that has ass gear ratio. I have not driven the auto version of it but I will speak on the behalf of the manual version that as a hybrid, the 6 spd transmission has small gears(not practical and idle to saving gas). Main freeway where I live is a 65 mph zone. Most people go 70 mph. The car revs extremely high in my opinion. At 60 mph, it's already at 2.5k pm. At 70 mph, it's very close to 3k rpm(miss my stage 2 MK7 that unfortunately hit a deer). Engine working harder then it needs to be for a hybrid. I get that the small gearing maybe is to help with accceleration??? But still, for an everyday car it's a thumbs down for me. I'm sure that is why the sale of this car was ass. The components that came together to make the CRZ was ass. Whoever and whatever team that came together to colab on this CRZ need to be fired. Great car, bad functionality in retrospect, bad sales!!! If your intentions are to mess with it like this video, then the CRZ is a great car! Where I live, no shop will do the work! Stock CRZ...not a good car!
Why didn't Honda fit a 1.5 Lean Burn Twin Vtec like Later Del sol/Fiero which were 128bhp, single Vtec-E were 114bhp in late 90s Civics then add Hybrid also
Wish they would show how many 👎 dislikes. I love this car wish they still made them
Maybe actually watch the video because I talk about how much I also LOVE this car lmao
L15b be nice
Nice swap, but it's a different car to be re-immatriculate.
It's like talking about Mini One R50 and then swap motor with a R53 (even more in real)... ok it's faster ok
Yee
Stop it. It’s vee. As in vee tec! 😂
@@adobomoto 😆 this guy
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