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Old 11-25-2011, 01:13 PM
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Still time to cancel and get a S2k.
Old 11-25-2011, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
Still time to cancel and get a S2k.
My wife (accurately) predicted that I'd throw a fit if she put a scratch on an S2K. So I'm free to look for one still but I'll need to build a bigger garage...
Old 11-25-2011, 05:15 PM
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Maybe a Civic Si...? Or SiR from a few years back...?
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Just got a phone call from the dealer. They've got the VIN and some sad news, the car won't be in until the 8th or so.

I guess it's on the next ship that comes into Portland.


When my mom ordered her Lexus it actually got in two weeks early. Trust me, it'll be worth the wait.
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I'm impatient..

I think I've read every review and watched just about every Youtube video with a CR-Z in it
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
Still time to cancel and get a S2k.
Old 11-27-2011, 09:43 PM
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This guy was at an autocross last weekend. Lowered with a carbon fiber front lip and rear lip spoiler, with gram lights-looking wheels. The thing looked really good. Had exhaust too, which didn't sound too bad. He was in my heat, so IDK how he did though.

Wish I had a better picture, but this gives an idea if you squint

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I wonder how the hybrid drivetrain would work in an autocross setting. Max torque from 0 rpm would definetely be beneficial...
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Old 11-27-2011, 11:30 PM
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I wonder how the hybrid drivetrain would work in an autocross setting. Max torque from 0 rpm would definetely be beneficial...
I guess I'll have to find out next summer

Some sticky sport tires combined with the usable torque should result in decent times
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Ken, did you pick it up yet?
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Originally Posted by gatrhumpy
Ken, did you pick it up yet?
No, its arriving around the 8th.
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
No, its arriving around the 8th.
14 days from my birthday! Sweet!
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Ahem...



It finally arrived today. It drives great, sounds wonderful when revved and is quite comfortable.
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Congrats to you and your wife! I'm a huge fan of the CR-Z. If it had more than two seats it would be a great replacement for my TL.
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More pics!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!

Please take a lot of pics of interior!
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Interior pics in the morning. The sun was starting to set when I took that exterior pic.
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Congrats Ken! The CRZ is growing on me, especially the rear
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, great choice on the colour too.
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Love the color!
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And only a few days late. Enjoy!
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Congrats, buddy! Hope to see it in Portland at some point.
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Looks great and I love that color
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I sat in one at the auto show last month and I really loved the interior. The shifter felt like it had pretty short throws too.
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Congrats.

In for more pics.
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Ken, make like a tree and give us interior pics!
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congrats! cant wait to see it.

OT: the civic Si i drove (2007 sedan) was a nice car inside and out, but felt powerless
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Congrats! Looks sharp in that color
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Nice pick up! Thats a big rear wheel flare... looks like it could fit a pretty wide wheel
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I'm late to the party!


What ever happened to your wife getting a classic Mini with a Honda swap?
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Originally Posted by v6cord2k5
I'm late to the party!


What ever happened to your wife getting a classic Mini with a Honda swap?
Well long story made short, the Mini body had some structural issues and my father-in-law was my assistant on the project, he and I tried to make to find another without success. So he talked her into a new car, she liked the CR-Z the best and the rest is history.
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Originally Posted by gatrhumpy
Ken, make like a tree and give us interior pics!
I have more pics and a review coming tomorrow
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mannnnn i was waiting for your pics today!
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congrats Ken....great looking car.


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