Spotted a bunch of CRZs at an autocross?
Spotted a bunch of CRZs at an autocross?
Posted this on HT as well, thought I'd share.
Was out driving with my wife today and spotted an entire parking lot coned off into a course. Then I spotted a boat load of CRZs lined up to run and lined up to look at, every color seemed to be there. It must have been sponsored by Honda because there was a big Honda tent and Honda signs through out the lot. Here are some phone pics I snapped real quick before they had time to see that we weren't supposed to be there. I have absolutely no idea what was actually going on because when we stopped there was no one out there, it was just a bunch of empty cars. It was at the Oasis Golf Club in Loveland, OH.
Was out driving with my wife today and spotted an entire parking lot coned off into a course. Then I spotted a boat load of CRZs lined up to run and lined up to look at, every color seemed to be there. It must have been sponsored by Honda because there was a big Honda tent and Honda signs through out the lot. Here are some phone pics I snapped real quick before they had time to see that we weren't supposed to be there. I have absolutely no idea what was actually going on because when we stopped there was no one out there, it was just a bunch of empty cars. It was at the Oasis Golf Club in Loveland, OH.
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Damn, meant to put this in Off-Topic...sorry guys.
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Re: Spotted a bunch of CRZs at an autocross?
You saw a "Ride and Drive" event that Honda gives to employees to learn about the car just before it comes out. That was the autox portion of it that you saw. The group was inside doing Q&A, quizzes and stuff. I will be attnding one of the events in Denver in a couple of weeks.
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I had a feeling it was something like that...I thought it would be exciting to put CRZ and autocross in the title. When I was a tech at a local Honda dealership, I remember one of the salesmen mentioning something similar to this. I just had no idea that they would have a "course" laid out, but it makes sense so that they can experience the car in different ways in one area.
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Re: Spotted a bunch of CRZs at an autocross?
yeah one of our salesman came back all super excited about this.
im not so much. something about it being a hybrid...
im not so much. something about it being a hybrid...
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Re: Spotted a bunch of CRZs at an autocross?
I wonder how long it will take for Hasport to get K and J swap mounts R&D'd.
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I know Honda had/has good intentions with this car being the first sport hybird...yada yada. But, I really think this thing could have been a big success with a 2 liter, or at least the option of that...maybe a Type R model
I like both of these a lot:
I like both of these a lot:
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I'd hit the CW or the xBP there...
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I'll have to scan my CR-Z Mugen catalog. Weren't they originally planning to make a type-r model? Would have been nifty to take the red badge to a new model.
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The *bp one is good looking. I'm just not feeling the hybrid part.
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Re: Spotted a bunch of CRZs at an autocross?
That was just a rumor. No plans for an R or Si at this point.beastnatch wrote: Weren't they originally planning to make a type-r model? Would have been nifty to take the red badge to a new model.
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Im not sure where I saw it. It probably wouldn't make it to this side of the pond as an R anyways.get RIGHT wrote:That was just a rumor. No plans for an R or Si at this point.
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Re: Spotted a bunch of CRZs at an autocross?
Check this out, I was tripping out hearing this thing go.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQydT529 ... r_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQydT529 ... r_embedded
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Fugh it sounds like a blender.YellowKahuna wrote:Check this out, I was tripping out hearing this thing go.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQydT529 ... r_embedded
quote - Dawn, Destroyer of Worlds
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!"
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video comments wrote:* Caution) Since it is shortened, it sounds like F1. The actual GT Supercharger Kit does not sound like this.
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Re: Spotted a bunch of CRZs at an autocross?
Heres my phone pics from my CRZ ride and drive in Denver yesterday.
following the signs
who wants a hat?
Like we didmt know what was under there already..
AutoX course. I took the fastest slalom of the day at 38mph.
the course
random sign
following the signs
who wants a hat?
Like we didmt know what was under there already..
AutoX course. I took the fastest slalom of the day at 38mph.
the course
random sign
Re: Spotted a bunch of CRZs at an autocross?
So what do you think of the car's performance?
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98spec022 wrote:So what do you think of the car's performance?
I actually posted a mini-review last night over on HT. http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2825672
Overall I really liked the CRZ. Much more fun than a lot of "faster" cars out there, and "fun" means a lot to me. That's one reason I like the type-r so much. It feels nimble and has good crisp cornering.
Performance isn't neck breaking of course, even in sport mode, but that doesn't define "sporty" nor does it preclude fun-to-drive.
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Re: Spotted a bunch of CRZs at an autocross?
The car is a LOT more fun to drive than 122hp would lead you to believe. If you didnt know it already it actually has more torque than HP and you can feel it. 0-50mph in sport mode is plenty for around town driving. In ECON mode it is no diff than an any other hybrid, dull and boring. It almost has a Jekyll and Hyde personality to it. Had a slight understeer to it at the thershold limit but nothing that wasnt managable and you can get the rear to rotate just like your ITR. Plenty of space for someone up to 6 feet tall. The paddle shifters are the best most responsive yet paddles yet in ANY Honda/Acura. The seats are straight out of an RSX. The HIDs gave really good output as well. This car has far exceeded my expectations. I dont know if I can see myself in one but I dont harbor any ill feelings for anyone who does. The 6 speed is typical Honda. Short throws and precise. This car is a winner and I really am suprised I am saying this because I really tried not to like it. The car is much more than the numbers you see on paper in terms of its performance.98spec022 wrote:So what do you think of the car's performance?