Stephen Talbot was stationed in Japan when the Honda CR-Z was released. He immediately loved the car's lines and unique hatchback, so when he returned to the United States, he picked up one of his own to start modifying.
Owner: Stephen Talbot
Location: Oxnard, CA
Vehicle: 2012 Honda CR-Z
Horsepower: 247 whp
Club: N/A
SOCIAL:
Facebook: Stephen Talbot
Instagram: @rrspud
Written by Adam Gordon.
Photography by Effies Photography.
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
K24A2 Longblock
K20Z3 Transmission
High temp Gloss Black motor
Cobalt Blue painted bay
Hasport motor mounts
Prosport oil filter gauge adapter
Hybrid Racing fuel rail
Hybrid Racing tuck fuel line
Hybrid Racing oil cap
Hybrid Racing fuel pressure gauge
Hybrid Racing shift cables
Hybrid Racing AC/PS delete kit
Mishimoto coolant reservoir
RBC intake manifold
RC fuel injectors
All-In-Fab dual fan radiator
07 TL throttle body
K-Tuned swival thermostat adapter
K-Tuned upper filler neck
K-Tuned oil dip stick
K-Tuned radiator cap
PasswordJDM hood risers
PasswordJDM CF coil pack cover
PasswordJDM bling bolts
NRG CF hood dampers
Blox Magnetic oil and transmission plug
16AN water fittings w/ braided black hoses
River City powder coated gloss black valve cover
River City powder coated gloss black oil pan
EXHAUST:
DCSport header 4-2-1
Custom fabricated Civic Invidia N1 exhaust
PERFORMACE ELECTRONICS:
06 Civic SI ECU
Church Automotive tune
3 Prosport gauges
DRIVELINE:
Competition stage 1 clutch/flywheel
Driveshaft shop axles
WHEELS & TIRES:
CCW LM20 3-piece wheels - 17-inch
BFGoodrich Sport Comp 2 tires - 255/40/17 (f), 275/40/17 (r)
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
AMR coilovers
EXTERIOR:
Seibon CF hood custom painted
Rexxstyling widebody kit
Yellow tint fog lights
Rear windsheild delete
T1R side mirrors
Hatch debadged
C-West front bumper
C-West side skirts
C-West diffuser
C-West spoiler
Rear blue Honda emblem
LIGHTING:
Blue IJDMToyz LED lights
INTERIOR:
Mishimoto CF shift knob
Mugen S1 bucket seats
Takata Hans 6 harness
JDM rear seats
Cwest CF triple pod
CF wrapped center console
Fortune harness bar
Black suede headliner, pillars, and door panels.
Hybrid Racing short shifter
NRG blue steering wheel
NRG short hub
NRG V3 quick release
NRG steering wheel lock
Black Weathertech floor mats
Battery relocation
COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARD:
IFO - Best Other Honda x4
Instafame - 2nd Best Honda
Extreme Autofest - 3rd 2dr Civic and 2nd 2dr Civic
HIN
Spocom
SEMA
FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
K-swap
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
Splitter
BBK
Air suspension
SPONSORS:
Ocala Grand Prix
Prosport Gauges
Pedal Commander
SHOPS/MECHANICS:
JG Automotive
ODBWelding Werks