HKS Kansai Chassis bar issue - Honda CRZ Forum: Honda CR-Z Hybrid Car Forums

zeropointzero · 12-23-2010, 06:56 PM

i received a HKS Kansai rear under bar chassis brace for my USDM CRZ. based on pictures you can find online, it's kinda hard to tell where this bar mounts. well, upon receiving the bar, the instructions provided have pictures which clearly show it goes inside the hatch under the spare. there in lies the problem. our USDM cars come with a spare. JDM and EUDM, the spare is optional. our USDM have a spare tire chassis brace that is very substantial. The OEM tire holder is a 4 bolt, "T" shaped brace. here are some pics and you will see the Kansai bar still wrapped in plastic. IMHO, there is No need for the Kansai brace on USDM CRZ's. any UK people interested in buying this Kansai bar? LOL!

here is the image on Bulletproofs website.

http://www.bulletproofautomotive.com....jpg&item=7366

northbridge · 12-23-2010, 07:22 PM

thanks again for this info.

zeropointzero · 12-23-2010, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by northbridge

thanks again for this info.

no problem man, glad to help fellow enthusiast.

Scotty001 · 12-23-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by northbridge

thanks again for this info.

gomarlins3 · 12-23-2010, 10:15 PM

That sucks. I would think that the dealer would have realized that it wouldn't fir when they saw where they were shipping the item to.

hoisumguo · 12-23-2010, 10:26 PM

Well thanx that saves me a bit of money since I was iffy on buying one anyways. Good photos too.

-Hoi

cr-z hybrid · 12-24-2010, 02:07 AM

perhaps another company will make a nicer looking replacement in the "T" shape for some of us in the U.S.A. who do want the spare tire in the rear like on track days or dd.

T1R/A&J Racing i hope you guys take note! I'd buy it.

YLA · 12-24-2010, 10:37 AM

How much do you ask?

taikahn · 12-24-2010, 07:13 PM

I'll still replace the stock USDM one.

awptickes · 12-24-2010, 08:30 PM

But what's the weight advantage/disadvantage vs. the USDM one?

12-23-2010, 06:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
zeropointzero Supporting Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 411	HKS Kansai Chassis bar issue i received a HKS Kansai rear under bar chassis brace for my USDM CRZ. based on pictures you can find online, it's kinda hard to tell where this bar mounts. well, upon receiving the bar, the instructions provided have pictures which clearly show it goes inside the hatch under the spare. there in lies the problem. our USDM cars come with a spare. JDM and EUDM, the spare is optional. our USDM have a spare tire chassis brace that is very substantial. The OEM tire holder is a 4 bolt, "T" shaped brace. here are some pics and you will see the Kansai bar still wrapped in plastic. IMHO, there is No need for the Kansai brace on USDM CRZ's. any UK people interested in buying this Kansai bar? LOL! here is the image on Bulletproofs website. http://www.bulletproofautomotive.com....jpg&item=7366

12-23-2010, 10:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
gomarlins3 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,050	That sucks. I would think that the dealer would have realized that it wouldn't fir when they saw where they were shipping the item to. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me.

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YLA Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 760	How much do you ask? __________________ http://promo-code.be (sorry, only in Dutch or French)

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taikahn Supporting Vendor Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 393	I'll still replace the stock USDM one. __________________ -- 2011 CR-Z EX 6MT \| HKS/Cusco/BuddyClub/Honda/CorSport/OZ Racing/Dunlop www.crzperformance.com

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12-24-2010, 02:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
cr-z hybrid Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 158	perhaps another company will make a nicer looking replacement in the "T" shape for some of us in the U.S.A. who do want the spare tire in the rear like on track days or dd. T1R/A&J Racing i hope you guys take note! I'd buy it.