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dl2ewpoo · 08-25-2012, 03:26 AM

Just picked up a 2011 CR-Z EX tonight! I've been driving a 95 Accord for the past 5 years, now at 230,000 mi. So I'm super excited with the upgrade. I also have an 88 Honda Hawk which I love. I was actually planning to getting a Subaru Impreza for the longest time but when I test drove the CR-Z, I liked it so much better. The only problem I have with it is the blind spots, but I'll look into some solutions. Anyways, I hope to learning from everyone on the forum!

ShazzNADES · 08-25-2012, 04:10 AM

Welcome to the forum! Looks like you already got some wheels on there. There are a couple aftermarket mirrors available to help with blind spots. Where in California are you located?

dl2ewpoo · 08-25-2012, 04:56 AM

The car came with HFP wheels. Some scratches on it but the dealer said they'll buff it out. I live in the East Bay but I go to school in L.A.

CR-Z Canadian · 08-25-2012, 10:25 AM

Welcome, and congrats!
Very nice rides, all of them.
You might find the wipers work better when left ON the glass, though (snicker, snicker).
Seriously, though, I hope you enjoy your CR-Z, and the forum. Lots of neat ideas and cool people here.

kmanatt · 08-29-2012, 04:27 PM

Nice color. (I'm partial to NSB) About the blind spots, get used to them and
never change lanes in a hurry. Look over your shoulder out the side window twice first. Works for me so far! K

dsw_777 · 08-29-2012, 05:25 PM

Welcome! Too bad they didn't have that color for 2011. I would have bought it. East Bay whoot!

stonyt10 · 08-29-2012, 11:11 PM

Nice ride! Take your time getting comfortable with the space around the car. Pull up next to parked cars to adjust your mirrors and understand what you're seeing. After a while you don't even worry about it, but it takes some getting used to. I was already comfortable with mine, but I still got a couple small stick-on fisheye mirrors from Wal-Mart for a few bucks for added safety. I put them on the bottom outside of each mirror. With those added I can see cars in my mirrors the entire time. Totally confident here.

Enjoy!

dripkit · 08-30-2012, 01:23 AM

Welcome to the forum, plenty of options for blind-spot - try the T1R Convex mirrors and a broadway and you're set

Type One Racing :: Accessories :: T1R Blue Wide Mirror - Honda CRZ 11+ (ZF1)

hotrodminivan · 08-30-2012, 09:00 AM

I went from the same gen Accord to a CR-Z too, haha (Mine was a 97 though).

Welcome.

dl2ewpoo · 08-31-2012, 01:18 PM

Thanks guys. I'm starting to get used to the blind spots. I'm still a little paranoid about the driver's side though. I'll pick up those round fisheye mirrors temporarily. The T1R mirrors look pretty nice.

08-25-2012, 03:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
dl2ewpoo Newbie Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 6	New CR-Z owner in California Just picked up a 2011 CR-Z EX tonight! I've been driving a 95 Accord for the past 5 years, now at 230,000 mi. So I'm super excited with the upgrade. I also have an 88 Honda Hawk which I love. I was actually planning to getting a Subaru Impreza for the longest time but when I test drove the CR-Z, I liked it so much better. The only problem I have with it is the blind spots, but I'll look into some solutions. Anyways, I hope to learning from everyone on the forum!

08-25-2012, 10:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
CR-Z Canadian CR-Z Forum Librarian Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,153	Welcome, and congrats! Very nice rides, all of them. You might find the wipers work better when left ON the glass, though (snicker, snicker). Seriously, though, I hope you enjoy your CR-Z, and the forum. Lots of neat ideas and cool people here. __________________ Eco Stig SOME SAY, that when he gets into his car, he plugs the IMA cable into his left ear … but no one can tell who is charging whom!

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08-25-2012, 04:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
dl2ewpoo Newbie Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 6	The car came with HFP wheels. Some scratches on it but the dealer said they'll buff it out. I live in the East Bay but I go to school in L.A.

08-30-2012, 09:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
hotrodminivan Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Novi, MI Posts: 58	I went from the same gen Accord to a CR-Z too, haha (Mine was a 97 though). Welcome.

08-31-2012, 01:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
dl2ewpoo Newbie Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 6	Thanks guys. I'm starting to get used to the blind spots. I'm still a little paranoid about the driver's side though. I'll pick up those round fisheye mirrors temporarily. The T1R mirrors look pretty nice.