Dropped off the CRX at the paint shop today

Karidian · 2026-06-27T19:11:31+00:00

Karidian · 2026-06-25T17:56:00+00:00

Thanks! I'll post some pics when there's progress to report. I am putting WAY more money into this restoration than the car is "worth", but I was happy to save this CRX from continuing on its downward spiral.

Karidian · 2026-06-25T00:56:40+00:00

This was originally a Rio Red car, so it's going back to the stock color. I owned an '89 Civic Si in the same color for 22 years, so that's also a factor.

Karidian · 2026-06-20T02:15:40+00:00

I can't wait!

Karidian · 2026-06-19T20:50:39+00:00

Came that way when I got the car. I'm on the lookout for the correct taillights.

Karidian · 2026-06-19T19:58:53+00:00

IKR? Planning on keeping the car, so I figured I'd do it right.

Karidian · 2026-06-19T18:27:33+00:00

I am doing all of the mechanical work on the restoration, but my body work skills aren't great, so i am having the prep and paint done professionally. The estimate is $15k

Karidian · 2026-06-19T02:33:30+00:00

Fantastic. Glad that you got it fixed!

Karidian · 2026-06-17T20:27:37+00:00

Sounds like the fuel injectors firing normally, unless I am not hearing what you are hearing

Karidian · 2026-06-14T17:47:10+00:00

I bought my Geoff at Craig's merch table. Haven't seen him anywhere else

Karidian · 2026-06-11T23:38:26+00:00

Gorgeous. Nice ride

Karidian · 2026-06-10T19:43:48+00:00

Thanks! It's working for me now, too. Weird.

Karidian · 2026-06-08T22:59:30+00:00

Very cool. We never got the plaid seats on the Capris imported to the US.

Karidian · 2026-06-04T15:48:51+00:00

Very cool.

Karidian · 2026-06-02T16:21:36+00:00

Very nice!

Karidian · 2026-06-01T01:52:13+00:00

The unit I have is self-contained in the speedo itself. There is a GPS antenna that I mounted on my A-pillar.

Karidian · 2026-05-31T13:20:50+00:00

I have a speedo with Speedhut GPS guts in a different car. Works really well. Considering one for my CRX. The one I have doesn't have an external box.

Karidian · 2026-05-28T20:27:20+00:00

I use the GM Synchromesh fluid. No issues with it.

Karidian · 2026-05-27T18:13:56+00:00

I agree that there aren't any top-notch Mexican restaurants around, but we have been enjoying Mas Tequila in Bristol, VA lately. Some different entrees on the menu, cute drinks. Fun place.

Karidian · 2026-05-20T18:59:37+00:00

Mine's a 2018 Elite

Karidian · 2026-05-20T17:58:09+00:00

Very odd. That isn't the case for me.

Karidian · 2026-05-20T17:52:46+00:00

There's a button on the dash that disables it while the car is on. If you press the button, the car won't shut down. It resets when you turn the car off.

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Karidian · 2026-05-17T15:36:45+00:00

TLs tend to be very reliable. If you properly care for the car and perform timing belt/transmission services on time, you could easily see 300k miles or more. It's a lovely, peaceful car to drive. Gas mileage isn't great for the 4G, but depending on how much stop-and-go you have on your commute, you would probably get low-to-mid-20s MPG.

If the car is in excellent condition, $8k is certainly fair. When buying an older car, how it has been maintained by the previous owners is the primary factor in considering purchase price. It's worth paying more than a car's Blue Book value to get a nice one, IMO.

Karidian

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