Topic: my rwd crx project CRX2000! (Read 144377 times)

weirtech · « **on:** March 07, 2009, 05:22:03 pm »

i can't update the "other forum" thread because i've been banned. oh well.

slightly modified, but all the pics are here.

ok, i've been working on this for a couple years. i only recently got all 4 wheels back on the car (temporarily so i can move the car because i'm moving shop). i will update with more detailed pics once things become more permanent.

here is where i started. 1989 crx si that i've owned for 12 years. 2000 ap1 f20c. s14 jdm rear end with viscous type lsd. when i bought the drivetrain, it came with the rear end complete, except for the subframe. i'd researched that the stock s2000 rear ends were not that happy being abused so i was able to sell it all and get the s14 complete rear end for 2/3rds what i sold the s2000 rear for. more money for the project.

i already had a dh-racing tb so i figured i'd bore the intake for it.

before cutting

after preliminary cutting

some powdercoating

test fitting the engine/tranny

engine is mounted, but still need a tranny mount

turbo manifold started

rear end tacked in place

rear suspension started

it is now on the ground for the first time in almost 2 years

i haven't had a chance to take any recent pics because i'm moving my shop, but once everything is moved i'll get some more pics up.

right now the car is together, because i had to move my shop and put 4 wheels on it to move the car along with everything else. the engine and rear end are coming out probably early next week so i can use them for an upcoming show i have a booth at.

the rear suspension needs some adjustment because some of my measurements were off, but nothing serious. also, i'm trying to source some softer springs because the current springs are far too stiff (700lb/in). i'm looking for something in the 200 range.

glustic · « **Reply #1 on:** March 07, 2009, 05:58:17 pm »

This shit is true baller status. Nice fucking work Aaron.

DmC · « **Reply #2 on:** March 07, 2009, 06:05:54 pm »

Good to see you here Aaron. Thanks for the flanges their gonna work out awesome

Loki · « **Reply #3 on:** March 07, 2009, 07:00:03 pm »

Amazing.

AstroVannin · « **Reply #4 on:** March 07, 2009, 08:05:39 pm »

Glad ya made it Aaron (as if anyone expected anything less).

I've seen this thing in person .... one word ... AWESOME !

colt45 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 07, 2009, 08:43:10 pm »

dude, that's Hump-Lightning

92CXyD · « **Reply #6 on:** March 07, 2009, 09:28:19 pm »

that is super bad ass ;D

Blacksi · « **Reply #7 on:** March 07, 2009, 10:36:15 pm »

that mount/crossmember is the shit

glad to see you here

Henry · « **Reply #8 on:** March 08, 2009, 12:33:40 am »

You ever check out speedwaymotors as they've got a boatload of different lengths and rates of springs. Maybe they might or maybe not but it's worth a check.

bryantaylor · « **Reply #9 on:** March 08, 2009, 07:05:59 pm »

holy fuck awesome. the rear suspension is sick nasty.

ratcityrex · « **Reply #10 on:** March 08, 2009, 07:07:37 pm »

Quote from: stillnoturbo on March 08, 2009, 12:33:40 am

You ever check out speedwaymotors as they've got a boatload of different lengths and rates of springs. Maybe they might or maybe not but it's worth a check.

Speedway is the the shit. I get all my heims from them. And oil lines.......(sorry Steve)

HMTsol · « **Reply #11 on:** March 08, 2009, 09:23:48 pm »

Oh nice....... love it

lilpooh21186 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 08, 2009, 10:01:37 pm »

your a sick fuck amazing work RHMT to the FULLEST

Annihilator · « **Reply #13 on:** March 09, 2009, 04:44:25 pm »

in itself, that is the cleanest CRX I've ever seen. RWD turbo f20 is a shit ton of icing on the cake. Good luck with getting this thing going!

malichite · « **Reply #14 on:** March 09, 2009, 09:20:08 pm »

Arron, What kind of springs and shocks are those? Amazing work as usual.

t_cel_t · « **Reply #15 on:** March 10, 2009, 02:38:44 am »

Quote from: c0mpl3x on March 07, 2009, 08:02:10 pm

aaron you can adjust the cantilever ratio to soften your springs..

i was thinking that too, right now it looks like hes at 1:1 ratio. aarron go take a physics lesson

jagojon3 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 10, 2009, 02:44:59 am »

And THIS is why this is the real HMT

SloS13 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 10, 2009, 04:44:12 pm »

That might just be THE coolest CRX ever made.

SgtB · « **Reply #18 on:** March 10, 2009, 06:47:01 pm »

Awesome project. Can't wait to see it run.

Quote from: weirtech on March 07, 2009, 05:22:03 pm

i'd researched that the stock s2000 rear ends were not that happy being abused...

They indeed do not. They're made of very fine glass:

The top chunk is the cap. The rest are pinion teeth.

weirtech · « **Reply #19 on:** March 10, 2009, 07:17:33 pm »

Quote from: t_cel_t on March 10, 2009, 02:38:44 am

Quote from: c0mpl3x on March 07, 2009, 08:02:10 pm
aaron you can adjust the cantilever ratio to soften your springs..

i was thinking that too, right now it looks like hes at 1:1 ratio. aarron go take a physics lesson

the problem here is that there is not enough stroke in the shock assembly. i've done some reading (not enough) and i don't think you will be doing much more than changing the travel of the suspension rather than change the spring rate.

michigan_soler · « **Reply #20 on:** March 11, 2009, 09:02:46 am »

damn, looks even better when its all just put together in the first post

and all on the same page.

MantisX · « **Reply #21 on:** March 11, 2009, 11:59:32 am »

Damn how did I miss this build? I thought it was sweet already that youre putting an F20. But damn, the bitch is boosted too!! Very nicely done!

MantisX

marcj · « **Reply #22 on:** March 11, 2009, 12:27:45 pm »

is this going to be a straight line car?

regardless, i want it so bad!

weirtech · « **Reply #23 on:** March 11, 2009, 02:03:43 pm »

for the most part, the car is going to be a street car. it may evolve into something over time, but once it is complete, i just want to drive it and get re-familiarized with the car.

here are some shots detailing the cross member/subframe and the bottom link steering.

RobC · « **Reply #24 on:** March 11, 2009, 03:06:03 pm »

Quote from: weirtech on March 11, 2009, 02:03:43 pm

ive always wondered if u can run honda hubs with out stub shafts holding the bearing. this has always been my fav build on hmt. great work.

weirtech · « **Reply #25 on:** March 11, 2009, 04:06:50 pm »

Quote from: RobC on March 11, 2009, 03:06:03 pm

ive always wondered if u can run honda hubs with out stub shafts holding the bearing. this has always been my fav build on hmt. great work.

thanks. yeah, i'm going to have to find some to put in there.

michigan_soler · « **Reply #26 on:** March 11, 2009, 07:27:02 pm »

i don't remember what size bolts it is, but just 2 washers and a big nut/bolt will do the trick on each side...

glustic · « **Reply #27 on:** March 11, 2009, 08:03:40 pm »

This is one of my fav builds as well. Keep up the good work.

1Fast68 · « **Reply #28 on:** March 12, 2009, 12:42:14 am »

Other than the LS chevelle, this is my favorite build.

Good quality work.

realAgentMurdoc · « **Reply #29 on:** March 12, 2009, 10:14:14 pm »

it's not done yet weir? you act like it's hard work and complicated... huddy up and finish!

my favoritest build thread ever... I can't wait for it to be done

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