Not gonna lie, I loved that old crv sticker on the bottom of the doors. Wish you kept it but then again it did age the car and with the modern lights, it just wouldn't work.
I would take it off. Debadging cars is kinda cool and makes it a clean look. Also it doesn’t hurt when people think it’s like a Honda Pilot or ridge line or higher end Honda model than the cheap slow crv
If he had more time I would have definitely sprung for some custom vinyl replica in a different color way maybe reflective ghosted clear something like that.
Looks great for basically a weekend project. Keep an eye on the rear tail light bulbs. Aftermarket taillights never seal 100% and moisture gets in and blows bulbs constantly.
Owned one of these, got it at 199k miles (US), drove the piss out of it, beat the hell out of it. never failed me. sold it for what I paid with 250k miles. Best beater daily driver/ fun car
Truth. These things are workhorses. Great resale value here in the midwest. I always see these 1st gen and even 2nd gen driving around. Just a testament to Honda's durability given how many 15+ year old CRVs still driving.
Man, videos like this make me miss owning 20 year old cars. There’s always something to be done and every little project is so rewarding because the before and after is pretty drastic. Something as simple as a 2 hour polishing job on the paint and headlights makes a huge difference that you get to enjoy every time you look at the car. I’ve got a family now and 75% of the cars on the road are 5000lb SUVs so I’ve got to drive something newer and safer. Not complaining about finally owning a nice reliable vehicle but it’s still a bummer that any weekend projects only provide very subtle results. Even something like a sway bar install or an ECU tune are barely noticeable until you really push the car on a weekend drive. The only mod that I get to appreciate when I walk up to the car has been a $2000 set of wheels and tires lol.
I would take it off. Debadging cars is kinda cool and makes it a clean look. Also it doesn’t hurt when people think it’s like a Honda Pilot or ridge line or higher end Honda model than the cheap slow crv
I recently acquired a 97 CRV and it’s been great so far. 25mpg, AWD never gets stuck in snow, good peppy engine in city traffic, very high build quality and reliable. Cons: driver seat is awfully uncomfortable, lacks power going up mountains, cup holders are too shallow to hold your drinks safely and the steering is much heavier than most other cars but very stable.
Been a Toyota guy all my life. But when I was looking for a daily driver due to my custom Tacoma almost getting stolen, I settled for a 99' 4wd crv. Love the little thing, became a Honda fan immediately. And the 4wd works great on uphills when raining, torquey little motor.
For adhesive residue, the best thing I've found is pure limonene. It also smells awesome. It doesn't leave an oily mess like Goo Gone and it's much more effective, so you can use less of it.
Limonene is the ester found in most citruses. It gives off a citrus smell, an isomer of limonene with a just a reflected branch smells like pine trees. I smoke crack pipes!
So, this CRV has one of the low compression B20s and you could easily do a VTEC head swap, or add a small eBay turbo kit fairly cheap and as long as y'all don't have emissions testing you could run an OBD1 socketed ECU and run it on Hondata S300 V3 and it'll scoot with 250 awhp. You don't even need to manual swap it, the auto should hold 250 awhp as long as you do a good fluid change. However, if power is the least of your brother's concerns, a good header, exhaust, full cold air intake, and a compensating tune should give it 20 or so more horsepower. I live and breathe Hondas guys...
One thing I learned when adding a spoiler is that you're suppose to get new trunk shocks or something. Otherwise the trunk falls on your head if you're on a hill or if it's windy cuz it's much heavier. I don't think you did that, but I guess it's okay. Your brother just needs to be aware before he gets his head banged. When I'm on a hill and have no choice, I rest the trunk on my upper back.
This is a great type of video for you guys to do. It makes us poors feel like, if we just had a place to work, we could make our own old cars feel nice. No pretension, just making someone's useful tool a bit better.
my parents have owned 3 CRVs, ive always wanted to get one to do a K-swap and turn it into an awd sleeper beast but i have my hands full with a 1972 celica. Connies series has been a huge help with that and i really appreciate all the info you guys are sharing about the old cars.
These are so fun, I'd love to see these become a semi-regular thing where you pimp out a random car from your friend/family's fleets. They're refreshing, a small little break from the track builds, and seeing a common car transformed is nice to see for all of us without a sports car, there's still stuff we can do to our "boring" cars
I hope all this effort doesn't go to waste. Your brother obviously didn't take care of the car at all. Not to say it wasn't beat up before he bought the car, but any car can look decent if someone takes the time to bring it back to life and take care of it. Hopefully your brother changes his ways after getting the car back and doesn't let it fall into this same state of neglect.
Our CRV got bought back by Honda as they wouldn't fix the airbag issue. We kept the fucking table, because screw you Honda, that's ours. That was our camping table.
My daughter’s 99 CRV is a tank. She literally blew a hole in her engine by not adding oil lol. Replaced the engine and she’s run it off the road twice. Once hit a tree and the other hit a dirt bank off an icy road. Was hit head on and no structural damage. Just a dented bumper. It was beat up when we bought it and I’ve replaced the door liners with used parts, upgraded the stereo, replaced the drive line, etc. We joke that bit by bit she’s getting a brand new car lol. Live these cars. It has probably saved her life many times.
I know... I just got my own CR-V, and I really like the look of those old decals. Do you know how hard it is to find those today? It's basically impossible. And he just removes them like that without asking...
So true about the rust. Have a 99 RD1 with 448k on it, but the rear rocker rust is whats keeping me from going full-out on fixing her up. Great vid, stay safe.
For tree sap, use alcohol. It will not hurt the paint. It will however remove any protection that you have such as wax and sealant, so be sure to protect it afterwards. I use hand sanitizer to remove sap due to alcohol evaporating and running. Hand Sanitizer sits on the area and works. Once it's sat for a few minutes, rub it off.
Glad yall brought life back into this ole girl. I had a 98 CRV for a couple years and I loved it. Hopefully this one sticks around for many more miles.
Mine is in “clover green”. It doesn’t have the stickers, but it does have most of the pin stripe on it. After I restore the paint and bumpers I might see if I can get those CRV door stickers for the 90s vibe
I loved this video...I had a '98 CR-V; loved it and miss it. I'd love to see a K-swap into this thing! Please do more of these short and sweet upgrade series!
Always loved the 1st gen crew's. I wanted to buy one but after my 1st gen odyssey I vowed to never have no power again. 5 kids fully loaded a/c on going up the mountains with 130hp will do that to you.
Frankenstein the motor. B16 sir head/ b20 bottom end. Put the 5 speed in it, add the clutch delay valve to prevent grenading the transmission input shaft bearing.
Thank you guys for doing a proper retrofit with xenon HIDs rather than LEDs! But I don't deal with TRS anymore since they didn't publish my review of the Morimoto MLED 2.0 projectors, which were just disappointing. Great work guys!
The power coming on around 4500 rpm is something I've always associated with Hondas. You can squeeze some fun out of most Honda engines in higher revs.
I learned that rubbing alcohol dissolves tree sap. I used it to clean all the tree sap from my Pilot. Works better and faster than bug and tar remover.
I think it's cool you guys have added some detailing to your skill sets. I think as a car enthusiast you just naturally become a better detailer over time, at least that was true for me. You want it too look good. I would add that you should do a decontamination after the wash with an iron remover spray then a clay bar. That way you don't load up that pad and get more swirls or haze. That's was a good choice for a pad. Another good choice for that polish would be the urofiber 50/50 pad or one like it. It's a duel blend microfiber that has a blend of cut and polish fibers. On the trim Meguiars rubber & vinyl cleaner and a trim specific product like Solution Finish. But ceramic coatings work great also to make them look richer longer.
i wasn't gonna watch this video. i was like pimp a CRV?😲 I'm glad i watched it tho cause it reminded me how fun it is to breathe a new life into an old vehicle...which is something I've done many times before. good job Speed Academy💪
As far as that grey trim and bumper, you can use a heat gun and some time to restore it back to factory new, no need to paint. I do this on the cars I resell. Everyone LOVES it
The old CRV’s are tanks. I still have my 2006, it cleans up relatively well. But I keep it for Indiana Winters and running the dogs around. Never had too many major problems, just basic maintenance.
Hi guys! Pro tip for removing the glue of the decals, use some Meguiar's Gold Class Bug and Tar Remover (must be Gold Class). Just spray a bit and let it do its work. Then rub it a little with your finger and then remove the residue with a microfiber towel.
Fuck yea a crv video! Over here in Seattle, WA CRV’s are the new civics. Everybody’s building one now, even though it’s so under powered you can really make a crv look amazing.
I'll start my comment about ten minutes into this. I think this will look fantastic without the decals, sort of gives it a sleeper vibe. Yeah yeah, I know this thing won't burn up the quarter mile, but it looks great! The polishing will also add 2 grand to the value, in my humble opinion! Great job! Almost makes me wish my wife's CR-V was not a 2016 model! LOL
This video was dope. Can't wait to see the next video. Hopefully this isn't the last time we see this CRV on this channel. Keep up the great work guys !
This video makes me wanna get rid of my 2016 crv and get a 1st gen again. Honda offered some crazy OEM options fo the CRV in other markets around the world. North America got the most plain versions
Lol, I missed my brother 2000 CRV...its look beatup on the outside, but look fairly clean from the inside, we used to put a giant subwoofer inside and blast em.
Cheap chinese ceramic coating for faded black plastic trim, bumpers and windshield cowls. I used to recommend 303 Aerospace or GTechniq C4, but the cheap ceramic coating stuff you get from China outlasts and outshines those products. Mine's been going strong for over 9 months under equatorial weather conditions, and still repels water with only 1 application. Try it for yourself, guys.
You could get these with a manual, but it was a terrible manual. I actually learned to drive stick on an MT CR-V. The clutch was grabby, the throttle was overly stiff and the shifter felt like stirring spaghetti. Add to that the fact that the engine was massively underpowered for the size of the vehicle and it was pretty challenging to drive. Honda tried to make up for the lack of power with super short gearing too, which meant a lot of shifting and 4000rpm at 80mph.
I have an 01 5 speed manual crv and I put 600 miles a week on it. Almost 239k miles now. Ac works great, cruise control works. It’s the best car I’ve ever owned. the auto transmissions are shit, like most old Honda auto transmissions. And these b series motors love high rpms. So 80mph at 4k is no big deal.
It will be a good idea on a drag-strip or on a highway doing high-speed fun..but for me I kept my 4AT for relaxed cruising around town and just-press -the-gas-pedal feel on a slippery section.no burnt clutch to worry about.
16:55, "it's not a difficult job", lol. We just witnessed a professional process. Using a mill, testing, the product, and gluing it back together. Sure dude, not that hard. I would of just replaced the bulbs and polish the assembly. Also, do you know how much more valuable the original tail lights are?
My dad had such a CR-V, and by the time of the sale it had been in his hands for 11 years, so it was a pity to part with it. She was in the worst condition than you. It was blue, without factory vinyl, and all over the body, all the paint was covered with chips, in which the bottom layer of the soil was visible, it was scratched, and the varnish on it had already burned out from the time. all the plastic elements were unpainted, even the place for the room. The standard rear headlights had chrome trim. The headlights were without black elements, and they were not lensed. The wheels were old, and all the decorative caps were missing, and the wheels were covered with bitumen splashes. In short, the car was so-so, but she ran a decent 326,000 kilometers, I feel sorry for her. If I'm from Russia, don't scold me for grammar.
Honestly, do more of these. One every 2 or 3 months for a fun diversion from the typical track builds.
Totally agreed. Just like commercial break when you watch tv drama.
Absolutely, I agree 100%. Plus it gives some inspiration for folks looking to spruce up their ride at home during this lockdown.
My RD1 CRV is sitting in the driveway asking to be pimped out. Those headlights are a need for me.
Yes please!
This is exactly what I was thinking.
Love the pimp my crv thing, but you made me cry a little when you pulled the crv decals off.
That's the meaning of PMR. Slap on a wing and take off simple nice things.
It's a case of personal taste, but yeaaa I would've left those for sure.
Yeah the decal would have made it look sportier plus kept a factory sporty look.
Hey put it back. LoL 😆
SAME
Not gonna lie, I loved that old crv sticker on the bottom of the doors. Wish you kept it but then again it did age the car and with the modern lights, it just wouldn't work.
I would take it off. Debadging cars is kinda cool and makes it a clean look. Also it doesn’t hurt when people think it’s like a Honda Pilot or ridge line or higher end Honda model than the cheap slow crv
Samething man
It's kinda radwood, but kinda beige
If he had more time I would have definitely sprung for some custom vinyl replica in a different color way maybe reflective ghosted clear something like that.
Ehhhh, by the time he realized what he had done I think it was too late. Woulda looked out of place with a half sticker.
Looks great for basically a weekend project. Keep an eye on the rear tail light bulbs. Aftermarket taillights never seal 100% and moisture gets in and blows bulbs constantly.
Owned one of these, got it at 199k miles (US), drove the piss out of it, beat the hell out of it. never failed me. sold it for what I paid with 250k miles.
Best beater daily driver/ fun car
Truth. These things are workhorses. Great resale value here in the midwest. I always see these 1st gen and even 2nd gen driving around. Just a testament to Honda's durability given how many 15+ year old CRVs still driving.
I have a 2001 with 250k and it’s running like it’s brand new, even idling, it doesn’t shudder or stutter at all
CRV are criminally underrated. Same for old school Rav 4. Buddy of mine had a 2 door with a stick back in the day.
When you lend your brother your car as a favour and when you get it back, your favorite pin stripe decals are gone :P
The car wash would of been good enough.
Yea Imo the pinstripes looked cool
yea felt like that hurt the soul of the car
I liked the pin striping :(
Pinstriping looks cheap
Man, videos like this make me miss owning 20 year old cars. There’s always something to be done and every little project is so rewarding because the before and after is pretty drastic. Something as simple as a 2 hour polishing job on the paint and headlights makes a huge difference that you get to enjoy every time you look at the car.
I’ve got a family now and 75% of the cars on the road are 5000lb SUVs so I’ve got to drive something newer and safer. Not complaining about finally owning a nice reliable vehicle but it’s still a bummer that any weekend projects only provide very subtle results. Even something like a sway bar install or an ECU tune are barely noticeable until you really push the car on a weekend drive. The only mod that I get to appreciate when I walk up to the car has been a $2000 set of wheels and tires lol.
Have a shitbox on the side. They're cheap, throw a turbo on it. Blow it up. Who cares, you got the reliable car to feed your family =)
Amen bro....
Shoulda kept the decals.
Yes! I love my 1st Gen, been such a great daily for the last 3 years. Always cool to see these getting hooked up!
Sup Jon!?
I also have one..with a roof rack and spare tire at the back.TOUGH despite the look.the DESK are still in its place.
I would have left the bottom decals. They have a JDM look to them.
I would take it off. Debadging cars is kinda cool and makes it a clean look. Also it doesn’t hurt when people think it’s like a Honda Pilot or ridge line or higher end Honda model than the cheap slow crv
You mean it gives it that "2001 rice look" lmao
yah the higher trim levels have those stickers, even the sound cruiser edition have them, removing it made it look like any other cr-v
no
Yeah it went from looking like a high end model to a low end model with some AutoZone touches
I recently acquired a 97 CRV and it’s been great so far.
25mpg, AWD never gets stuck in snow, good peppy engine in city traffic, very high build quality and reliable.
Cons: driver seat is awfully uncomfortable, lacks power going up mountains, cup holders are too shallow to hold your drinks safely and the steering is much heavier than most other cars but very stable.
Been a Toyota guy all my life. But when I was looking for a daily driver due to my custom Tacoma almost getting stolen, I settled for a 99' 4wd crv. Love the little thing, became a Honda fan immediately. And the 4wd works great on uphills when raining, torquey little motor.
For adhesive residue, the best thing I've found is pure limonene. It also smells awesome. It doesn't leave an oily mess like Goo Gone and it's much more effective, so you can use less of it.
Limonene is the ester found in most citruses. It gives off a citrus smell, an isomer of limonene with a just a reflected branch smells like pine trees. I smoke crack pipes!
@@rollei35mm that comment did not end the way I expected!
@@rollei35mm some good ol' O Chem knowledge
Where would you get pure limonene as a regular customer? Also is it expensive?
@@chrisgit4433 Amazon is where I bought it.
So, this CRV has one of the low compression B20s and you could easily do a VTEC head swap, or add a small eBay turbo kit fairly cheap and as long as y'all don't have emissions testing you could run an OBD1 socketed ECU and run it on Hondata S300 V3 and it'll scoot with 250 awhp. You don't even need to manual swap it, the auto should hold 250 awhp as long as you do a good fluid change. However, if power is the least of your brother's concerns, a good header, exhaust, full cold air intake, and a compensating tune should give it 20 or so more horsepower. I live and breathe Hondas guys...
One thing I learned when adding a spoiler is that you're suppose to get new trunk shocks or something. Otherwise the trunk falls on your head if you're on a hill or if it's windy cuz it's much heavier. I don't think you did that, but I guess it's okay. Your brother just needs to be aware before he gets his head banged. When I'm on a hill and have no choice, I rest the trunk on my upper back.
This is a great type of video for you guys to do. It makes us poors feel like, if we just had a place to work, we could make our own old cars feel nice. No pretension, just making someone's useful tool a bit better.
my parents have owned 3 CRVs, ive always wanted to get one to do a K-swap and turn it into an awd sleeper beast but i have my hands full with a 1972 celica. Connies series has been a huge help with that and i really appreciate all the info you guys are sharing about the old cars.
These are so fun, I'd love to see these become a semi-regular thing where you pimp out a random car from your friend/family's fleets. They're refreshing, a small little break from the track builds, and seeing a common car transformed is nice to see for all of us without a sports car, there's still stuff we can do to our "boring" cars
Perfect lil series for me to get excited about my daily 2001 CRV!
I hope all this effort doesn't go to waste. Your brother obviously didn't take care of the car at all. Not to say it wasn't beat up before he bought the car, but any car can look decent if someone takes the time to bring it back to life and take care of it. Hopefully your brother changes his ways after getting the car back and doesn't let it fall into this same state of neglect.
Dude it’s just a crv chill out
Only true CRV owners know the table comes under the back trunk area and the “center console” flips down.
Oh Yeah!!!
Also the button to open the trunk.
Our CRV got bought back by Honda as they wouldn't fix the airbag issue. We kept the fucking table, because screw you Honda, that's ours. That was our camping table.
@@promethbastard 😆😅😁
Also the storage box under the passenger seat
My daughter’s 99 CRV is a tank. She literally blew a hole in her engine by not adding oil lol. Replaced the engine and she’s run it off the road twice. Once hit a tree and the other hit a dirt bank off an icy road. Was hit head on and no structural damage. Just a dented bumper. It was beat up when we bought it and I’ve replaced the door liners with used parts, upgraded the stereo, replaced the drive line, etc. We joke that bit by bit she’s getting a brand new car lol. Live these cars. It has probably saved her life many times.
Agreed, those decals were cool in there 90's kind of way. I would've been split on deciding to take them off.🤔🤔
I know... I just got my own CR-V, and I really like the look of those old decals. Do you know how hard it is to find those today? It's basically impossible. And he just removes them like that without asking...
I demand a pimp my ride style intro where Pete teleports around the road while walking.
If I see this on part 2, i'm subscribing 100%
This
This generation CRV is great! I had one for several years as the family car. Going to try to find another soon for winter!
So true about the rust. Have a 99 RD1 with 448k on it, but the rear rocker rust is whats keeping me from going full-out on fixing her up. Great vid, stay safe.
Cut out the rust weld in new rear quarters
Got a 99 CRV and a 2006 Subaru Legacy GT. LOVE my Honda to death never fails me drive it nearly everyday
For tree sap, use alcohol. It will not hurt the paint. It will however remove any protection that you have such as wax and sealant, so be sure to protect it afterwards. I use hand sanitizer to remove sap due to alcohol evaporating and running. Hand Sanitizer sits on the area and works. Once it's sat for a few minutes, rub it off.
Glad yall brought life back into this ole girl. I had a 98 CRV for a couple years and I loved it. Hopefully this one sticks around for many more miles.
It’s awesome to see 90s Honda’s come back to life!
I've got an old Honda that still has all the stickers on it. I'd disown my brother if he'd remove them "for me".
I was thinking the same! I would be so pissed
Mine is in “clover green”. It doesn’t have the stickers, but it does have most of the pin stripe on it. After I restore the paint and bumpers I might see if I can get those CRV door stickers for the 90s vibe
Same here lol 😂
Nighthawk Black is one of Honda’s greatest colors! They need to bring it back!
I loved this video...I had a '98 CR-V; loved it and miss it. I'd love to see a K-swap into this thing! Please do more of these short and sweet upgrade series!
The paint transformation is amazing. Can’t wait to see the new headlights and bumpers installed.
Always loved the 1st gen crew's. I wanted to buy one but after my 1st gen odyssey I vowed to never have no power again. 5 kids fully loaded a/c on going up the mountains with 130hp will do that to you.
Wow that headlight conversion is epic
Frankenstein the motor. B16 sir head/ b20 bottom end. Put the 5 speed in it, add the clutch delay valve to prevent grenading the transmission input shaft bearing.
Love those headlights! Really enjoy the pimp my old ride sort of surprises for people who deserve it! Well done!
Great Vid, I really like seeing you guys take old beat cars and fixing them up, even if the builds are not as deep as a kswap.
The CRV already looks so legit... nice work
Came across the channel yesterday, love the ‘pimp my’ vids, and the positivity between all of the guys is great. Gained a sub
8:40 just to confirm, yes Nighthawk Black Pearl is a 3 stage paint with a black base and a purple/green pearl coat.
@10:26 fly for your life. Love that song! Big props for knowing and using it.
Thank you guys for doing a proper retrofit with xenon HIDs rather than LEDs! But I don't deal with TRS anymore since they didn't publish my review of the Morimoto MLED 2.0 projectors, which were just disappointing. Great work guys!
Giving a older car new life, I love it !
The power coming on around 4500 rpm is something I've always associated with Hondas. You can squeeze some fun out of most Honda engines in higher revs.
just bought an 03 CRV wtih 129k miles, drives like a beast in the snow.
I learned that rubbing alcohol dissolves tree sap. I used it to clean all the tree sap from my Pilot. Works better and faster than bug and tar remover.
I was recommended the 335i because I’ve been looking into some but now I’m watching all the way through the playlist and so far I’m hooked
Also just for a trick my auto body teacher taught me to put tape across the pinstripes if it’s double stripe to pull both off easier
Yes! Do my Element next! It's got a K24 in it...
Great video dudes... Go CRV go.. He loves his CRV cool ... Care the car all the time...
I think it's cool you guys have added some detailing to your skill sets. I think as a car enthusiast you just naturally become a better detailer over time, at least that was true for me. You want it too look good. I would add that you should do a decontamination after the wash with an iron remover spray then a clay bar. That way you don't load up that pad and get more swirls or haze. That's was a good choice for a pad. Another good choice for that polish would be the urofiber 50/50 pad or one like it. It's a duel blend microfiber that has a blend of cut and polish fibers. On the trim Meguiars rubber & vinyl cleaner and a trim specific product like Solution Finish. But ceramic coatings work great also to make them look richer longer.
i wasn't gonna watch this video. i was like pimp a CRV?😲 I'm glad i watched it tho cause it reminded me how fun it is to breathe a new life into an old vehicle...which is something I've done many times before. good job Speed Academy💪
Nighthawk Black Pearl is a gorgeous black. I bought an '01 Type-R Integra in that color.
Love these simple mod vids
why the hell would you take off the pinstripe and decals, it's honda access
Shouldn’t have removed the pin stripes without asking. I woulda been pissed.
Your brother must be a great guy. You’re hooking up another one of his cars. I’m guessing he likes black?
Lol "my brother"
Kyle Kelsey black dudes
mikixP HILARIOUS. You’re very talented.
I must say, if the stripes are intact, or easily repaired, I LIKE THEM! Keep them on if possible.
My dad and i bought the crv jdm parts like front, rear bumper, the round jdm front bumper lights back in 2000.. It was fun to drive
As far as that grey trim and bumper, you can use a heat gun and some time to restore it back to factory new, no need to paint. I do this on the cars I resell. Everyone LOVES it
Love that your restoring this cr-v. Wish you would’ve kept the cr-v decals...those are ultra rare and I love how it makes it look!
The old CRV’s are tanks. I still have my 2006, it cleans up relatively well. But I keep it for Indiana Winters and running the dogs around. Never had too many major problems, just basic maintenance.
Plot twist: he was about to sell the car
First the BRZ then the CRV, can't wait to see what 3 letter car that rhymes is next
Hi guys! Pro tip for removing the glue of the decals, use some Meguiar's Gold Class Bug and Tar Remover (must be Gold Class). Just spray a bit and let it do its work. Then rub it a little with your finger and then remove the residue with a microfiber towel.
This is proof that you can make any car look nice.
Looking good man, can't wait to see it finished. Nice to see something different.
This is awesome. This gen CRV was one of our fan’s first new cars so I’ll always have a soft spot for this beaut! :)
Keep up the solid work guys!
I love these simple builds for the people!!
i had the same crv a few years back. but mine was the 5 speed manual. i loved that thing.. i want to get another one.
Spot welds are where you dont want to drill holes unless you want to drill out the weld to separate the metal.
Fuck yea a crv video! Over here in Seattle, WA CRV’s are the new civics. Everybody’s building one now, even though it’s so under powered you can really make a crv look amazing.
I'll start my comment about ten minutes into this. I think this will look fantastic without the decals, sort of gives it a sleeper vibe. Yeah yeah, I know this thing won't burn up the quarter mile, but it looks great! The polishing will also add 2 grand to the value, in my humble opinion!
Great job! Almost makes me wish my wife's CR-V was not a 2016 model! LOL
Love these sort of videos and I don’t know why!
Quick Tip - Soak the sticky residue with WD-40 for 10 minutes and wipe it off with a rag and be amazed, one of my best discoveries :)
This is amazing, I would love to see a 93' Toyota Corolla get a make over as well. You guys just got another subscriber.
This video was dope. Can't wait to see the next video. Hopefully this isn't the last time we see this CRV on this channel. Keep up the great work guys !
This video makes me wanna get rid of my 2016 crv and get a 1st gen again. Honda offered some crazy OEM options fo the CRV in other markets around the world. North America got the most plain versions
brothers video "on the hunt for oem parts for my ebay crv"
Love the projector light mod looks so much better, keep it up Pete & Dave!
I have a 99 CRV 5spd manual 4wd with 256k miles. just started to leak coolant from radiator. going to replace it over the weekend! :D
Had a 03 Si in nighthawk black pearl. One of the best black colors I’ve ever had
You have reignited my motivation to get my cousins crv back in working order. Thank you, subbed.
That synthwave song at 15:25 is life
Lol, I missed my brother 2000 CRV...its look beatup on the outside, but look fairly clean from the inside, we used to put a giant subwoofer inside and blast em.
I haven’t seen that CRV decal before. I would of kept it if it wasn’t peeling. A lot of Honda enthusiasts likes original oem parts. Looks great
Cheap chinese ceramic coating for faded black plastic trim, bumpers and windshield cowls. I used to recommend 303 Aerospace or GTechniq C4, but the cheap ceramic coating stuff you get from China outlasts and outshines those products. Mine's been going strong for over 9 months under equatorial weather conditions, and still repels water with only 1 application. Try it for yourself, guys.
Wish I have a brother who could magically turn my 2003 CRV looks and run like brand new again. Marvelous!
I hope you guys "pimp" that transmission with a manual gear set
You could get these with a manual, but it was a terrible manual. I actually learned to drive stick on an MT CR-V. The clutch was grabby, the throttle was overly stiff and the shifter felt like stirring spaghetti. Add to that the fact that the engine was massively underpowered for the size of the vehicle and it was pretty challenging to drive. Honda tried to make up for the lack of power with super short gearing too, which meant a lot of shifting and 4000rpm at 80mph.
I have an 01 5 speed manual crv and I put 600 miles a week on it. Almost 239k miles now. Ac works great, cruise control works. It’s the best car I’ve ever owned. the auto transmissions are shit, like most old Honda auto transmissions. And these b series motors love high rpms. So 80mph at 4k is no big deal.
It will be a good idea on a drag-strip or on a highway doing high-speed fun..but for me I kept my 4AT for relaxed cruising around town and just-press -the-gas-pedal feel on a slippery section.no burnt clutch to worry about.
16:55, "it's not a difficult job", lol. We just witnessed a professional process. Using a mill, testing, the product, and gluing it back together. Sure dude, not that hard. I would of just replaced the bulbs and polish the assembly. Also, do you know how much more valuable the original tail lights are?
They definitely have a warmth and candy like feel.
I like them better just because of how clean that Amber lens still was.
Gonna be honest, at first I was a little confused, but now I really like the direction its taking.
CRV- Certified Racing Vehicle
The faded plastic trim/bumpers can be restored just using a heat gun. Worked great on my black 2001 crv 5spd awd
I thought you'd send the wheel arch and door trim with the bumpers so they match
We wanted to but not enough time to remove them in the 2 days we had.
My dad had such a CR-V, and by the time of the sale it had been in his hands for 11 years, so it was a pity to part with it. She was in the worst condition than you. It was blue, without factory vinyl, and all over the body, all the paint was covered with chips, in which the bottom layer of the soil was visible, it was scratched, and the varnish on it had already burned out from the time. all the plastic elements were unpainted, even the place for the room. The standard rear headlights had chrome trim. The headlights were without black elements, and they were not lensed. The wheels were old, and all the decorative caps were missing, and the wheels were covered with bitumen splashes.
In short, the car was so-so, but she ran a decent 326,000 kilometers, I feel sorry for her.
If I'm from Russia, don't scold me for grammar.
This style video is awesome! Would love to see more.
Looking good guys! Nice of you to take care of your hard working back office employee!
I picked up a CRV back in high school for 400 dollars and I still use it on the daily and always wondered about modifying it up over my STi
You know your getting old when you get excited from a before and after of a polished bumper 9:26
17 year old me has a long future ahead of himself