JEFF SMITH'S    88 CRX SI

The Street Tuners Crew saw this ultra clean CRX SI at the
Nopi mini truckin & sport compact Nationals #5 show .
This is one of the nicest ,cleanest looking CRX that the
crew has ever seen .
Jeff has always been into cars , but now
he is hooked on the Import Scene .
Currently an expert sound system installer
and designer by trade .
Jeff has used his talents to create this
red and black beauty .
Jeff bought the CRX Si
from it's original owner and it now has
189,000 on the odometer .
Of all the mods shown here Jeff did everything except the paint job and the Seat recovering .
This should be an example ,
if you want it right do it yourself .

What you see here is an on-going process .
Until just recently this CRX
had a more radical look .
Jeff decided that it was time for a change , a cleaner more refined look was in - order .
Sometimes it is very easy to get caught up in your project and loose your prospective .
Jeff decided that he didn't like the radical look .
And the Street Tuners crew agrees that the clean look is the way to go . A Wings West body kit add the style
and was spayed with Dupont Black and custom red paint .
APC projector headlight , clear corners , bumpers ,
and fog lamps add light to the night .
Bringing the CRX Si down to the right ride height are a set of HP Racing adjustable coilovers. Added to the mix with HP Racing upper Strut Bar .
Rolling on Focal 18" wheels and the rubber of choice are Yokohama Pradas .


As you can see here the engine bay is one clean set - up for a car with 13 years and 189,000 miles on the clock .
With the original 1.6 liter still in place Jeff
has added all the bolt - ons and then some . To up the power on the single cam CRX
you have to open - up the breathing capacity.
Starting with an H.P. Racing cold air intake with the addition of an AEM by-pass water valve for safety's sake , Jeff then turned to an Airmass full exhaust system .
With the engine breathing better now it was time to upgrade the fuel and ignition systems.
A B&M fuel pressure regulator with an Autometer fuel gauge as well as Vitek wires , MSD cap and Blaster coil. Add that to the mix of an AEM adjustable cam gear and under drive pulley . Not satisfied Jeff choose various
STR and Aerospeed eyecandy / engine dress-up.
Jeff went so far as to re-locate the battery to the rear of the car .

The interior has seen major attention . Starting out with recovered stock seats ,
headliner / body panels with black tweed and red flame vinyl dye .
Multiple Autometer gauges with a shift light adorn the dash as well as the door pillar .
APC speedglow gauges replace the factory gauge inserts .
The HP Racing steering wheel and Levoloc pedals
and shift knob set with the chromed APC fire extinguisher and custom diamond cut aluminum floor mats finish out the interior .


Now for the electronics.
Jeff is a specialist in anything dealing with automobile electronics .
Putting his skills to the task of upgrading not only the CRX's wiring , but by adding a killer sound and security system .
Jeff started with the security of his proud car creation . His choice of defense
is a Phython full set - up . Adding such options as power windows , door locks , hatch - back release , sunroof control , remote start ( even on a five speed ) yes remote start on an manual tranny. Jeff is quite the expert when it comes to automobile electronics .
The next round of mods were on the sound system . Starting with an Alpine head unit with cd changer , then upgrading the factory speakers with
Studio driver separates front and rear . Then to add the thump a JL Audio 12W0 sub . The power for the sound routes through MTX crossovers and is then personalized sound is obtained with a Lanzar 31 band Equalizer . Street Wires were the weapon of choice to carry all these digital signals to their objectives. Not to rest with all these electronic goodies Jeff has 18 strobes that light -up to the beat of the sounds coming from this sweet CRX .

Jeff tells the Street Tuners crew that he is just getting started. He is out to build the ultimate CRX .
And with that thought in mind his next rounds of mods
consist of upgrading the powerplant to a B20A4
which is a Honda CRV block matted to a VTEC head . And not wanting to stop there maybe nitrous is in the future . Also keeping an eye on the show scene , bigger wheels are in the works as well as more chrome and polishing in the engine compartment .

Jeff Smith has quite a talent for designing this beautiful CRX Si .
Jeff does take all the credit however his thanks
go out to his Wife " Melissa "
and Daughter " Elizabeth " .
Also Jeff has much props for " Shawn "
at Simmons Auto Collision
Stoney Point Speed and Custom Shop
Rogers Stereo both in Greenwood , SC.
HP Racing in Florida and
Auto and Truck Trends in Alabama .

The Street Tuners crew wishes to thank Jeff and his crew for letting us into his Tuning world.
Jeff is truly a master craftsman and the crew looks forward to hooking up with Jeff at upcoming events soon !

On to the Pics !