I am not against modifications I am against reduced reliability and people doing things that may destroy their car. Many people modify but they have a clue as to what is possible and what can be done then there are the pie in the sky ideas and total theoretical ideas that are a waste of time, money and thought to even consider.
Many on this forum have made working modifications and have gotten the CR-Z they thought wanted but then months later the Cars are gone the member is gone and we never hear from them again. I am primarily against people wasting money and time to create a never ending project that is not a vehicle anymore.
I have seen so many postings with ideas like adding electric motors to the rear axle, adding both a super charger and a turbo charger, converting the car to fully electric, converting it over and making it a K-Swapped car, electric turbos. In the end if you create something that works and is as reliable as the original car then I am all for it but most of what I see on here is a constant search for more power with no consideration of usability or reliability.
These cars are not muscle cars and it is not as easy as those older non electronic cars to modify. If you are going to modify at least have a concept of how the car works as is. Some of what people want to do is crazy in my opinion and maybe the CR-Z is not the best vehicle as the base of those projects.
I am also against people financing a car and then modifying it. In my opinion you should only spend money to modify a paid off car. If you can't afford the car and its upkeep you can't afford modifications especially ones that no one has done and can destroy the car. I worked very hard to be able to buy my car and I am not like most people I keep my cars as long as possible and only replace when repairs cost more than the car is worth. Most who modify keep them a very short time and replace their cars because they get bored with them or their project failed.
@PeterPerkins Knows these cars better than anyone else on the forum. he has been modifying Honda Hybrids longer than anyone and knows what can be done and what can't be done but it is a very expensive and long process. He is professional in his approach and is not just a back yard mechanic looking for Horse power only. His work has had a focus of increasing capability, capacity, usability and reliability of the IMA battery system. This is practical. Most of what I see on here is trying to make a CR-Z what it is not.
Anything is possible with lots of time, knowledge and money but do you want a vehicle that you can use on a daily basis or do you want an empty bank account and an unreliable car only you can work on? Most on here who are in these discussions seem to have no Idea how their current car works. They have no idea of the engineering involved in making the CR-Z and all the compromises the engineers had to make to have a reliable car at the price point it was sold at. If you have unlimited money and time of course you can make the CR-Z of your dreams but most here do not have those skills.
These discussions are all fun to read but I am practical I want a car that can be my only transportation and can be driven anywhere any time and if it has an issue be repaired by any knowledgeable mechanic anywhere. We have enough issues finding mechanics to work on CR-Zs that are unmodified.
But as you always see me state your car, your money, your decisions.
