I asked this question on a different CRX site and didn't really get anywhere so I'll ask you. What was the rarest option that was available for the 88-91 CRX?

I have a US CRX that has a leather wrapped steering wheel, mud flaps, center console, mats, bra wCRX stitched in and plastic wheel arches.

I thought I knew all the options that were available for the CRX but I was wrong.

Now for the kicker.
I bought a second CRX tonight and that one has oem foglights and get this, a louvered back window. I didn't think this was an option but the people that I bought it from bought the car new and have every reciept and it even has a Honda part number. It is also a radio delete model and the spot where the radio goes has a flat plate with raised Honda lettering.

 

1991 CRX Factory Options

08L03-SF1-100 ATTACHMENT, SKI $58.87
08180-SH3-A0-50 CAP (24TPI 50P)(CHROME PLATING) $0.39
08180-SH3-A0-60 CAP (32TPI 50P)(CHROME PLATING) $0.63
44732-SE0-A41 CAP ASSY., ALUMINUM WHEEL CENTER $25.39
08180-SH3-01-02 CENTER CAP, WHEEL (13"/14") $25.39
91512-SM4-003 CLIP, FENDER (INNER) $0.18
08708-SH2-A0AH COVER, CAR $126.68
08P39-SH2-100 COVER, COCKPIT $13.49
08L02-SF1-10004 COVER, RACK END $2.70
08L02-SK7-100R1 CUSHION SET, RACK $10.46
08L02-SF1-1000-02 ELBOW, RACK $2.70
08V31-SH2-100F FOGLIGHTS $151.33
08140-SH3-A0AH GUARD, DOOR EDGE $10.80
08189-SH2-A0-02 HARDWARE KIT, VISOR $6.26
08V31-SH0-1M001 LIGHT ASSY., R. FOGLIGHT $62.50
08L02-SH2-100R1 LOCK SET, RACK $12.15
08181-SF0-A2AH LOCK, WHEEL (EXPOSED LUG NUTS) $33.75
08181-SF1-C0AH LOCK, WHEEL (UNEXPOSED LUG NUTS) $33.75
08187-SH2-A0AH LOUVER, RR. $156.80
08706-SH2-A0AH MASK, NOSE $33.75
08P35-SH2-100 MASK, NOSE (FULL) $82.62
08187-SH2-A0-10 MOUNTING KIT, LOUVER $40.08
08156-SH2-00AH MUDGUARD, FR. $16.19
08P09-SH2-100 MUDGUARD, RR. $17.56
90381-SV1-901 NUT, WHEEL $0.73
08L02-SH2-100R3 RACK, BRACKETS SET $18.70
08L02-SH2-100 RACK, ROOF (REMOVABLE) $48.45
08L02-SM4-100R2 RACK, STRIPS (RUBBER) $4.05
39797-SE0-004 RELAY ASSY., POWER (4P) $24.25
JP-11003 SKI POLE TIE DOWN $5.48
08180-SH3-A004 STEM, VALVE $2.78
08V31-SH3-0M007 SWITCH ASSY., FOGLIGHT $11.34
08L02-SF1-1000 TAPE SET, PROTECTIVE $4.72
08M10-SM4-100 TOOL, TRUNK SPRING $5.52
08143-SH2-00AH TRIM, FENDERWELL $49.14
08143-SH2-0002 TRIM, L. FR. FENDERWELL $15.63
08143-SH2-0004 TRIM, L. RR. FENDERWELL $15.63
08143-SH2-0001 TRIM, R. FR. FENDERWELL $15.63
08143-SH2-0003 VISOR, DOOR $44.55
08189-SH2-A0AH VISOR, SUNROOF $56.50
08W14-SH1-160S WHEEL (14"X5") (18-SPOKE)(GRAY) $148.43
08180-SH2-35AH WHEEL, L. (14") (MACHINED) $134.93
08180-SH2-25AH WHEEL, R. (14") (MACHINED) $134.93
08717-SH3-A1AH COVER, STEERING WHEEL $27.20
08P15-SH2-110 FLOOR MAT, CARPET(BLACK) $38.20
08P15-SH2-11001 FLOOR MAT, L.(BLACK) $24.30
08P15-SH2-130F01 FLOOR MAT, L.(BLUE) $24.30
08U90-SH2-100R1 HARDWARE KIT, FR. ARMREST $6.40
08147-SE3-5004 HINGE $2.02
80000-SH3-A13 AIR CONDITIONER $739.80
08118-SH2-40AH ANTENNA $13.50
08118-SH2-95AH ATTACHMENT KIT, RR. SPEAKER $16.11
08A01-101-220 CASSETTE 2000, ANTI-THEFT $349.65
08118-99901AH CASSETTE CLEANER $13.50
08A06-101-210 CD PLAYER $459.00
08A09-301-110 EQUALIZER (7-BAND) (GRAPHIC) $46.98
08A04-501-310 ETR (AM/FM) $67.15
08A01-001-310AH ETR/CASSETTE (1000) $241.65
08A01-101-230 ETR/CASSETTE (2000) $309.15
08A01-201-210 ETR/CASSETTE (3000) $403.65
08041-SH2-A0AH HEATER, ENGINE $20.45
08B00-SH2-100 PANEL, CD/EQUALIZER FACE $15.59
08118-SH250AH SPEAKER (6.5") (DUAL CONE) $35.78
08A10-601-910 SPEAKER SET (6 1/2") $114.75
08118-SH2-51AH SPEAKER, COAX (6.5") $35.78
08040-SB3B0AH WARMER, BATTERY $19.91

 

If I remember right, I sent you a copy of the Foglight instructions for your teal rex.
Am I right?

 

The rarest options for USDM CRXs in no particular order -

OEM Foglights
Stereo Equilizer
OEM Armrest
OEM "CRX" lettered floormats (the least rare).

The factory louvers are fairly rare but really aren't in demand (I have a some in my shed. Came with my '89 Si). The stereo delete plate is interesting but not rare (I believe you can still buy one new from Honda). Wheel arches are are also fairly rare but were added to alot cars sold in the snowbelt.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ti Rider &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The rarest options for USDM CRXs in no particular order -

OEM Foglights
Stereo Equilizer
OEM Armrest
OEM "CRX" lettered floormats (the least rare).

The factory louvers are fairly rare but really aren't in demand (I have a some in my shed. Came with my '89 Si). The stereo delete plate is interesting but not rare (I believe you can still buy one new from Honda). Wheel arches are are also fairly rare but were added to alot cars sold in the snowbelt. </TD></TR></TABLE>


Sell me the window louver?

 

One of the most rare Honda options i know of came from a JDM CRX EF8 i brought in this last summer. It had an original Honda optional leather shift boot with stiching.

 

08W14-SH1-160S WHEEL (14"X5") (18-SPOKE)(GRAY) $148.43

There is a woman that lives close to me and she has a hb with these rims on it. They look sweet and are in realy good shape too. I was thinking about asking her iff she wanted to sell them.

 

I thought some of the CR-X's came with heated seats?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 7PSI CRX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">80000-SH3-A13 - AIR CONDITIONER $739.80 </TD></TR></TABLE>

That price is if you installed it yourself. The dealer wanted ~$1500 if you bought the car with it installed.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wickedEFguy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I thought some of the CR-X's came with heated seats?

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I think that is custom, and not a factory option.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wickedEFguy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I thought some of the CR-X's came with heated seats?

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You're correct. I have those

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Shirk &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

You're correct. I have those </TD></TR></TABLE>

wow... and they came factory heated??

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turboLSef &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wow... and they came factory heated??</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yup. it was an EDM thing.

 

I've only seen once the factory Stereo Equilizer in a 90/91 rex for sale back in the mid 90's at a used car lot but they wanted over 9K for it at the time. That seemed pretty high but now that I think of it the car was only 5 or 6 years old.

JG

 

for a USDM option, I'm going to have to say the equalizer.

I have the foglights, louvers, mudflaps, radio blankout plate, sunroof visor, armrest, but i've never seen one of those in person.

 

89-91 dx or si door visors.

08102-sh210ah

i have a set NIB

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRX__2NR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> I asked this question on a different CRX site and didn't really get anywhere so I'll ask you. What was the rarest option that was available for the 88-91 CRX?

I have a US CRX that has a leather wrapped steering wheel, mud flaps, center console, mats, bra wCRX stitched in and plastic wheel arches.

I thought I knew all the options that were available for the CRX but I was wrong.

Now for the kicker.
I bought a second CRX tonight and that one has oem foglights and get this, a louvered back window. I didn't think this was an option but the people that I bought it from bought the car new and have every reciept and it even has a Honda part number. It is also a radio delete model and the spot where the radio goes has a flat plate with raised Honda lettering.
</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ti Rider &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The rarest options for USDM CRXs in no particular order -

Stereo Equilizer
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Are you serious? I've seen this at a junkyard. Anyone want to buy one in the event I see it again?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SiMateoAko &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Are you serious? I've seen this at a junkyard. Anyone want to buy one in the event I see it again?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes, if it's an original 88-91 Honda Stereo EQ (fits below the radio where all other CRXs have a storage compartment). This isn't just any EQ from any year Honda. I'm not personally interested in one but I doubt you'd have any problem selling it for a healthy profit.....

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr_CRX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Yup. it was an EDM thing.</TD></TR></TABLE>

want to post some pics of the switch and seats? I'm just curious what they look like.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ti Rider &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes, if it's an original 88-91 Honda Stereo EQ (fits below the radio where all other CRXs have a storage compartment). This isn't just any EQ from any year Honda. I'm not personally interested in one but I doubt you'd have any problem selling it for a healthy profit.....</TD></TR></TABLE>

It was the real deal. equalizer in the spot you mentioned.

 

what about headlight squirters, ive seen a wiring diagram in the uk manual, those have to be quite rare, also the tan interior ive never seen one in person only a piece or two popping up on ebay from time to time

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Crx Jimmy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what about headlight squirters, ive seen a wiring diagram in the uk manual, those have to be quite rare, also the tan interior ive never seen one in person only a piece or two popping up on ebay from time to time</TD></TR></TABLE>

My list was only for USDM options. There were literally hundreds of EDM and JDM options that weren't available in the US. Everything from the SiR model to bumper poles. Leather seats, power windows, power steering, the list goes on forever. I have no idea what the rarest EDM or JDM options would be. Now I'm kind of curious, what were the rarest EDM and JDM options?


Oh and the tan leather interior was from the CRX "Exclusive" model (the Holy Grail of rare)......

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wickedEFguy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">want to post some pics of the switch and seats? I'm just curious what they look like. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I dont have any pics other than what is shown in the service manual:



More pics here:
http://adam.id10t.org/seats/heated2.jpg
http://adam.id10t.org/seats/heated3.jpg
http://adam.id10t.org/seats/heated4.jpg
http://adam.id10t.org/seats/heated5.jpg

 

ok this is a little off topic, but I know a kid who has a 1989 crx SI.. it has SI door pannels, but the one door was taken off another crx, the one SI door pannel has no seatbelt on the door and no hole in the door pannel for the seatbelt to go, the other door has an SI door pannel with the seat belt on the door. I thought the only crx's that came with seat belts on the pillar thing are 89 HF's.. the door with the seatbelt-less SI pannel, looks original or ment to be there on the pillar also..

 

all 88 models and some 89's had the belts on the pillar. Everything else had the seatbelts on the doors.