You Need This: All-wheel-drive CRX, a rally weapon in the making?

Paris
By Paris Van Gorder
Aug 7, 2024 | crx, honda crx, Facebook Marketplace

Photography Courtesy Jairo Campoverde

While finding a decent Honda CRX has become a bit of a challenge these days, we have discovered an interesting choice just for you: Feast your eyes on this Honda CRX, converted to all-wheel drive.

This CRX sports a Honda Element AWD transmission, differential and driveshaft. The seller is also including full OBD1 and OBD0 harnesses as well as Aldan American autocross suspension. And do we spy a rocker arm rear suspension?

Don’t get us wrong, though, it needs work.  The body displays signs of rust, the interior shows wear, and the back window is non-existent.

The CRX is for sale in Bay Shore, New York, on Facebook Marketplace. Best offer will be taken.

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Comments
honda33
honda33 New Reader
8/7/24 1:52 p.m.

It is the best color available, so it's got that going for it. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
8/7/24 1:54 p.m.

That is true. And miss my yellow CRX.

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
8/7/24 3:29 p.m.

More is better, right? So AWD CRX is better than 2WD?

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
8/7/24 3:35 p.m.

I’m awaiting a 6WD CRX. 

wae
wae UltimaDork
8/7/24 3:43 p.m.

Duallie, deuce-and-a-half, or tyrrell style?

Also, I'm not seeing the evidence of rust - it looks pretty clean, actually.  Although in addition to needing a back window, it looks like brakes aren't included.  Some sort of fuel-containing system might be a good idea, too.  Perhaps a cooling system...  Upside:  No exhaust manifold, so no need to remove anything to slap a turbo on there!

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
8/7/24 3:48 p.m.

In reply to wae :

When viewed from above, I’m thinking like this. The front of the car is at the top of the graphic. The X’s, of course, represent the tires. 

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
8/7/24 4:01 p.m.

I'm pretty sure you could potentially convert the first gen to 4WD using parts from the wagon. Not sure if it was ever done but it would be interesting. And of course, there's the twin engine option.

Kudos to the builder for getting the rear end figured out. Now there's just all the stuff involved in making it actually move :)

 

Andy Hollis
Andy Hollis
8/7/24 5:34 p.m.

AWD conversions for 2nd gen CRX and other EF Civics is pretty common now.  You can buy full kits for it. 

 

Here's one: https://fcsrace.com/shop/ols/products/awd-honda-kit

stuart in mn
stuart in mn MegaDork
8/7/24 5:51 p.m.

I've never owned a CRX, but for some reason just the other day I was thinking about what it would take to convert one to AWD.  It would make for a neat all weather vehicle.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
8/7/24 6:39 p.m.

Have we discussed the rocker arm rear suspension yet? 

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