Differences in USDM, EDM, JDM CR-Z - Page 2 - Honda CRZ Forum: Honda CR-Z Hybrid Car Forums

bizzybear · 02-11-2010, 02:42 PM

i agree Spoon which is why it isn't that big of a deal...

the sunroof is the only one is going to be fun /sarcasm

Hargert · 02-11-2010, 04:56 PM

Most push button start systems now use a chip built into the key and as long as you have it you get in the car, Press the break or clutch down then press start and away you go. That is what I want. As for adding it myself I am not doing that on a 24k-30k brand new car when they already have built the darn button for other markets.

Dave · 02-12-2010, 08:17 PM

Not interested in most of the features. The US spec looks fine IMO, hope we'll be able to get a CR-Z without all the useless bits here in Europe as well...

* The back seats are not usefull to me in any way, they just add weight and make storage in the car more difficult.

* Sunroof I don't like. I tend to look at the road and not in the sky when at the wheel. Leaks and/or jams when the car gets old, makes the A/C work harder and adds weight where you don't need it (far away from CoG).

* DRL LEDs are a "cool" novelty item here, and every %"$%! has them retro fitted to his ugly Golf IV to maximise annoyance factor when tailgaiting. Don't want to be mixed with that crowd. Especially ugly as styled on newer Audis IMO.

* Leather seats if done right might be an interesting option, but usually the price premium in Europe is ridicoulus compared to what you get. I'd rather spend the money on a new pair of Gravati shoes, at least that's real leather and craftsmanship

. More of a status thing here really.

* Push start button: looks like it's standard here. Hope it comes without "key less entry" features because that is going to be a major pain in the neck to fix yourself once the car gets old and transponders start to fail (programming kit usually only available to dealerships).

* Headlight sprayer: well that is required by law here if you get HID beams. Makes sense, HIDs don't work when dirty. Not sure if the HID light as implemented on the CR-Z will actually be any better than the standard halogen stuff though.

bizzybear · 02-12-2010, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

* The back seats are not usefull to me in any way, they just add weight and make storage in the car more difficult.

* DRL LEDs are a "cool" novelty item here, and every %"$%! has them retro fitted to his ugly Golf IV to maximise annoyance factor when tailgaiting. Don't want to be mixed with that crowd. Especially ugly as styled on newer Audis IMO.

I will GLADLY trade you and pay for shipping both ways for all of these parts... i don't care enough for the back seats to pay for them, but if someone is willing to trade me for the stock storage thingy (and seat belts lol) i'm down... and the LED headlights, i'd be willing to trade you those a soon as possible too...

like i said i'll be willing to pay for me to ship my lights to you AND pay for you to ship your lights to me... heck i'll even send mine to you first so you can install them and not have to worry about having a car without headlights... the HIDs don't need to be sent just the housing... i know it's months in advance but let me know if that's something you'd like to do

MikeCR-Z · 02-15-2010, 11:41 AM

HID will be a premium for this car. Hopefully someone makes an easy upgrade for us North Americans.

bizzybear · 02-15-2010, 08:32 PM

more than likely a simple HID kit can be bought for the non-EX trim... depending on where you get a kit from, i've seen them from $50-$200 per kit... it's not bad but i prefer stock HIDs if it's offered

rd118403 · 02-16-2010, 05:35 PM

From Honda CR-Z Specifications - Official Honda Web Site :

CR-Z EX [1]

Adding to or replacing features on the CR-Z

- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® with Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls [5]

- Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition (Available) [6]

- High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights with Auto-On/Off

- Fog Lights

- Perforated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel

- Aluminum Shift Knob with Leather (6MT)

- Textured Aluminum Pedals

- 360-Watt AM/FM/CD Premium Audio System with MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) playback capability and 7 Speakers including Subwoofer

Postulio4joo · 02-26-2010, 05:10 AM

aye bright side atlest they are getting Fog lights as a standard package for a first gen car.

Big-mowley · 04-03-2010, 03:34 PM

My car due June 20th. White GT top spec car; Has virtually everything:
Leather, back seats, moonroof (a non opening sunroof, IE a window!), Hid lights inc wash, parking sensors, bluetooth, heated seats, auto lights/wipers, climate, front fogs, sat nav, folding mirrors, upgrate sound, privacy glass, etc etc. There are UK 2 lower specs. The sport that looses leather, heated seats, moonroof, Hid lights, bluetooth, fogs and auot lights/wipers. and the S (poverty spec) model that looses even more bits!
In UK you cannot specify any useful bits on lower spec cars IE Bluetooth or nav on an S or a sport. Very annoying and forces people into the top spec more expensive varient. Gnash Gnash!!!!

bizzybear · 04-03-2010, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big-mowley

Very annoying and forces people into the top spec more expensive varient. Gnash Gnash!!!!

same thing here in the US... usually with Honda they have different trims like DX, LX, EX, Si (if available)... you can't get ANY goodies on the DX or LX trims usually only available on the EX or Si trims...

since the CR-Z sounds like it will only have a Base and EX version here...

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02-11-2010, 02:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
bizzybear Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sebastian, FL Posts: 5,368	i agree Spoon which is why it isn't that big of a deal... the sunroof is the only one is going to be fun /sarcasm

02-11-2010, 04:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
Hargert Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 37	Most push button start systems now use a chip built into the key and as long as you have it you get in the car, Press the break or clutch down then press start and away you go. That is what I want. As for adding it myself I am not doing that on a 24k-30k brand new car when they already have built the darn button for other markets.

02-12-2010, 08:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dave Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 11	Not interested in most of the features. The US spec looks fine IMO, hope we'll be able to get a CR-Z without all the useless bits here in Europe as well... * The back seats are not usefull to me in any way, they just add weight and make storage in the car more difficult. * Sunroof I don't like. I tend to look at the road and not in the sky when at the wheel. Leaks and/or jams when the car gets old, makes the A/C work harder and adds weight where you don't need it (far away from CoG). * DRL LEDs are a "cool" novelty item here, and every %"$%! has them retro fitted to his ugly Golf IV to maximise annoyance factor when tailgaiting. Don't want to be mixed with that crowd. Especially ugly as styled on newer Audis IMO. * Leather seats if done right might be an interesting option, but usually the price premium in Europe is ridicoulus compared to what you get. I'd rather spend the money on a new pair of Gravati shoes, at least that's real leather and craftsmanship . More of a status thing here really. * Push start button: looks like it's standard here. Hope it comes without "key less entry" features because that is going to be a major pain in the neck to fix yourself once the car gets old and transponders start to fail (programming kit usually only available to dealerships). * Headlight sprayer: well that is required by law here if you get HID beams. Makes sense, HIDs don't work when dirty. Not sure if the HID light as implemented on the CR-Z will actually be any better than the standard halogen stuff though.

02-15-2010, 11:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
MikeCR-Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,429	HID will be a premium for this car. Hopefully someone makes an easy upgrade for us North Americans.

02-15-2010, 08:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
bizzybear Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sebastian, FL Posts: 5,368	more than likely a simple HID kit can be bought for the non-EX trim... depending on where you get a kit from, i've seen them from $50-$200 per kit... it's not bad but i prefer stock HIDs if it's offered

02-26-2010, 05:10 AM	#18 (permalink)
Postulio4joo Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3	aye bright side atlest they are getting Fog lights as a standard package for a first gen car.

04-03-2010, 03:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
Big-mowley Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Isle of Man Posts: 4	My car due June 20th. White GT top spec car; Has virtually everything: Leather, back seats, moonroof (a non opening sunroof, IE a window!), Hid lights inc wash, parking sensors, bluetooth, heated seats, auto lights/wipers, climate, front fogs, sat nav, folding mirrors, upgrate sound, privacy glass, etc etc. There are UK 2 lower specs. The sport that looses leather, heated seats, moonroof, Hid lights, bluetooth, fogs and auot lights/wipers. and the S (poverty spec) model that looses even more bits! In UK you cannot specify any useful bits on lower spec cars IE Bluetooth or nav on an S or a sport. Very annoying and forces people into the top spec more expensive varient. Gnash Gnash!!!!