OK....it's official. I sent an email to Honda-tuning today. I'm gonna follow up by sending them a hard copy of the letter and printed photos and possiblly a CD of my build web site.
Hopefully, by the grace of god
RIO will be considered, you have to figure these guys get flooded by vehicle submissions every month, I can only hope they read mine.
Here's the letter I sent ........
Dear Dan,
My name is John DeFini, I am the original owner of a 1990 CRX Si that I would like to submit for a possible spot in your magazine. I feel my story is quite unique and I’m hoping I can convey how much this car means to me and that it may be considered.
I bought the car back when I was in High School in 1991. This car has become a part of my life, I took my first date with my wife in this car when I was 18 and it’s been around through all the ups and downs of my "growing up". In 1996 I took her off the road and tucked her away in a garage patiently waiting for the day when I could rebuild her the way I wanted to. In 2000 I bought a 1988 Porsche 911 & recently a 1998 NSX-t and all the while my CRX has been waiting. I watched the import revolution blossom into what it is today and waited patiently as I started my career.
Rio has always been her name and last year after selling the 911 and the NSX I decided the time was right to build her the right way, the way she should have been from the factory. She came out of storage and was completely stripped. It took me 10 months and over ******* to complete. The results have been worth it.
The modification list is extremely long and I have detailed it below. The short of it is she now has a LHT intercooled Jackson Racing supercharged JDM Integra Type R engine putting out 269whp. The car also has a complete slew of suspension & brake upgrades as well as 15K worth of body restoration. The interior is mint and still has my High School tassel hanging from the mirror.
As I said earlier, this car means the world to my wife and I. We are very excited at how she turned out and would be honored and forever grateful for a spot in your magazine. I plan of keeping this car to my dying day and passing it on to my son. The thought of it being in a leading automotive publication and being able to keep a copy of that magazine with her to pass along as well is truly touching. My only hope is it meets the expectations and quality standards that Honda-Tuning has.
Link to my entire "Flash" powered build album:
www.glasssphere.net/CRX
List of modifications:
Engine/drive train
JDM B18C-r
JDM Type R trans
Jackson Racing Super Charger
LHT intercooler system
Hasport engine mounts
Hasport axles
Hasport shift linkage
Hasport engine harness
LoCash ECU adapter
TODA cam gears
TODA timing belt
TODA oil pump
Supertech valves
ARP head studs
Koyo radiator
Flex-a-lite fans
Somco hoses
Hondata S300
Walbro 255 fuel pump
AEM fuel rail
Aeromotive FPR
B&M fuel pressure gauge
RC 440cc injectors
MSD coil
MSD SCI+ ignition
MSD wires
AEM hybrid air intake
Kamikaze header
Greddy SP2 2.5" exhaust
Omni test pipe
ACT clutch
ACT flywheel
Suspension / Brakes
Full Race traction bars
Progress coilovers
Neuspeed front anti-roll bar
Neuspeed rear anti-roll bar
Neuspeed front strut tower brace
Neuspeed rear strut tower brace
Neuspeed lower tie bar
Ingals front camber kit
Ingals rear camber kit
Fast Brake 11" front conversion w/GSR calipers & VW Corrado G60 rotors
Fast Brake 11" rear conversion w/ new CRX Si calipers & Nissan Maxima rotors
Stainless steel lines front & rear
Honda 15/16 master cylinder
rebuilt OEM steering rack
Hyperflex complete bushing kit
Prothane trailing arm & toe bushing kit
Skunk extended studs & lugs
Rota GT-3s
BFG KDW 205/50 R15
Every single suspension component was disassembled media blasted & powder coated.
Any suspension component that seemed worn was replaced with OEM including but not limited to tie-rod ends, ball joints, all hardware and clips, etc.
Body / Electrics / Misc.
JDM SiR front conversion
JDM yellow fog lights
ViS JDM SiR hood
JDM SiR rear spoiler
JDM SiR rear wiper (the correct one to clear the spoiler)
SiR instrument cluster
KPH-MPH converter
Skunk dual bend shifter
Type R shift boot
JDM ITR steering wheel
Science Of Speed NSX rapid shift knob
Extensive body work. Car was completely striped to metal. Any panel which contained rust was completely replaced instead of repaired. Glass was replaced along with every rubber seal, all plastic trim was replaced with OEM. The car was then repainted original RIO red in a three stage process.
A complete OEM A/C system was sourced and installed.
Alpine 9857 head unit
Alpine **********
************ system
Infinity components up front
Infinity co-axial in the rear
I did all the work myself except for the bodywork; this was done at a local shop near my house so I could check the progress on a daily basis.
I have attached some photos; I really hope you get them. If not they can be found here…..
http://www.jadkarmotors.com/glasssphere/MyPhotos/1990%20CRX-R/index.html
Also, I will be sending a package including this letter along with photos of the car. I wrote this email just hoping to see if there would be an interest. Thanks in advance for taking the time to read it, I’m sure you get flooded with these daily.
Sincerely,
John DeFini
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