Greetings to all. I recently picked up a 2011 CR-Z EX CVT... thanks to my ‘97 Camaro getting totaled while apparently “recklessly parked” (wasn’t even in the car at the time).
I have had a lot of fun jumping between Econ & Normal modes to see the MPG difference. I’ve seen just under 37mpg after a tank of “driving like a Econ putz”, and closer to 34mpg while keeping in Normal mode and driving “normally”.
I have three mods that I’d like to make, but I’m getting more confused by the various postings.
1st:
I have the subwoofer w/no Nav unit. Looking seriously at getting a 2-DIN kit to add a touch screen. I want it to work with the steering wheel controls, the sub, and do not want to lose the sound volume or quality I have now. I read tons of problems with trying to do this and don’t see many real solutions being offered.
2nd:
I’ve read several posts about the Japanese convex, blue side mirror replacements that have turn signal LEDs embedded. Are they even still available? I can’t get a reply from the seller.
3rd: I want to replace my shifter with a katana handle style where I push down to shift. Anyone else done this, and did it cause problems?
...and, since I know the question will come up - here are a couple pics:
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Thank to all for the useful tips & ideas. I really do enjoy driving the car.
John.....
Raleigh, NC
(...and, in case it’s not obvious from the rear shot, I’m a former Navy Nuke who was on missile subs... so, we’d be 2.5 months underwater, twice a year, without seeing the light of day...)
I have had a lot of fun jumping between Econ & Normal modes to see the MPG difference. I’ve seen just under 37mpg after a tank of “driving like a Econ putz”, and closer to 34mpg while keeping in Normal mode and driving “normally”.
I have three mods that I’d like to make, but I’m getting more confused by the various postings.
1st:
I have the subwoofer w/no Nav unit. Looking seriously at getting a 2-DIN kit to add a touch screen. I want it to work with the steering wheel controls, the sub, and do not want to lose the sound volume or quality I have now. I read tons of problems with trying to do this and don’t see many real solutions being offered.
2nd:
I’ve read several posts about the Japanese convex, blue side mirror replacements that have turn signal LEDs embedded. Are they even still available? I can’t get a reply from the seller.
3rd: I want to replace my shifter with a katana handle style where I push down to shift. Anyone else done this, and did it cause problems?
...and, since I know the question will come up - here are a couple pics:
Thank to all for the useful tips & ideas. I really do enjoy driving the car.
John.....
Raleigh, NC
(...and, in case it’s not obvious from the rear shot, I’m a former Navy Nuke who was on missile subs... so, we’d be 2.5 months underwater, twice a year, without seeing the light of day...)
