Japanese tuner, Spoon Sports, have followed the example set by Mugen and begun work on modifying the new Hinda CR-Z. The first few details and images are available, but expect many more changes over the coming months.
With mixed feelings over the styling of the new Honda CR-Z, Spoon have made us take another look and think again. A new set of alloys and a lowered ride height has done wonders in our opinion and we eagerly anticipate the finished product, complete with Spoon’s trademark carbon fibre bonnet, front lip spoiler and blue/yellow paint scheme.
Among the parts being tested are the coilovers, N1 exhaust, ECU, ‘twin-block’ calliper and slit rotor brake upgrade. There’s no information on the ECU at this stage, but the N1 exhaust has reportedly given the CR-Z a more sportscar-like note, in contrast to the near silent stock system. Also in development is a front coilover kit and rear spring/shock kit that lowers the car by around 50 mm. Spoon Sports is also conducting ongoing tests with spring rates, shock stroke length and dampening characteristics. The front brake callipers use Spoon’s twin block units with 15-inch slit rotors that are also being tested for their effectiveness in reducing the pedal effort required to achieve sufficient braking.
A set of blue Spoon CR93 alloys finish off the car and compliment the new ride height. One thing the tuner failed to mention are the Spoon Sports aero mirrors, which going by the photos, look like Civic FN2 Type R units bolted straight on.
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