Cleanest JDM 2000 Honda RD1 CR-V: Tribute Build!
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- čas přidán 24. 08. 2024
- Hello everyone,
Today we bring you another awesome interview with another extremely clean build. This CRV is owned by Merlow and the modifications are straight from the JDM catalog. This is a tribute build for his mother who passed away very recent. All I can say is that he nailed it! We can hear in his voice the passion for this build and the reason why he build it. Although he started in the Honda game with Acura DAs, he has done an amazing tribute build with this beautiful CRV. I hope he continues to build upon it and stays in the family for the long run. Thank you Merlow for sharing your story and motivating others along the way! #automotiveanatomy
Owners IG
/ som_merlewoods
Automotive Anatomy
/ automotiveanatomy
First time I've seen a modified crv with a matching spare wheel on the back. Usually people remove them or leave the factory wheel with the spare cover. Looks nice 👌
Thanks for watching :)
Hey. I dont mean to be a pest. But im lookin for simuler accesories. Wanted to kno if u can point me in right direction.
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Bought my 2nd CR-V Rd1 in Early August 2022 since Dad passed away mid July 2022, I've been putting all my heart, love, and depression in building it. This Video really hits home. THANK YOU, really was uplifting ..been out of the Honda scene since 2000, i really want to give This Man a huge hug, because its very similar to what i'm going through. Beautiful CR-V! and a good dude!!! He didn't even get upset at all the "teasing" .... Honestly RD1 with manual and AWD will leave that APC spoiler accord in the dust on a canyon road, or track..... I've owned a CR-X, 3 integras (including a b18c5 version) , civic wagon AWD, RX-7, MR-2, WRX, S4 just to name a few, and i drove them hard .. the Mighty CR-V RD1 will be in your rear view mirror getting closer and closer.... please dont tell anyone!
Man I know I'm a little late on this comment but I lost my dad in July of 2022 and I'm taking all my emotions out on building my bagged v and restoring his 1960 corvair into the lowrider he always wanted to build he always encouraged my builds even if they weren't his thing but always thought my rd1s were cool cuz they were different and confidently my rd1 is his favorite color keep your chin up man and don't give up on the build even if you hit a hurdle step back and go to the drawing board
a real head turner. this guy absolutely crushed it. very cool build
Agreed man, we love it.
I knew a few people that had jacked up AWD CRV's with turbos and swappers on them. Fun little mud trucks.
I owned mine for 13 years, and my interior was cleaner. Sold it during the pandemic scare.
Gorgeous build not something you see everyday
thank you for your valuable time Mark, I appreciate the kind comment.
Tf
So clean, looks like the ‘04 forester STI
Wow wow wow.
The fender mirror is so cool! The grey, black, bronze combo is great! The headlight covers 👌👌What a find! The bumper antenna!!!!! Cmon!!!!!
Everything is so nice!
Love that look. Needs K240. I have a stock CRV and love the Kseris engine that it came with. Only thing I did to it is K@N cold air intake. Inspiring video. Nice ride.
Thank you.
My buddy has an 05 CRV built pushing over 600 to the wheels thing is a trip!!
Sensational!
Homie needs that VTEC head yesterday! Put off buying those jdm valve stem caps for a couple months and get that powa
I have a stock 98 awd auto and it really handles everything I throw at it
Whoa... I just saw this 2 days ago at (undisclosed location in case person works there) and now this video was recommended to me. What a trip. So freakin clean and nice.
thanks for keeping that location undisclosed.
Looks like he likes the OEM Honda accessories too, I have a fully decked out 03 pilot
Man OG gots some nice Honda Access parts. I want that sunglass holder haha.
Red top h22 with the stock crv trans would be lit.
H would be the move huh.
Hybrid will be better, b20 block with b18c/b16b head
i have a 2000 crv ex. and this build is exactly what i imagine my dream to look like, minus the manual and paint. but everything else, immaculate.
Have fun building it Mike!
Manual>>>>>auto
This is why I love the Honda culture,no matter what the circumstances are you still end up with a Honda that’s still look like a neck breaker cause the love we have for them makes them look better..
These colors hit my guy. So sickcar. 👍
Engine = Money = HP
B16A/B18C - Head on your B20 = B20V = 200HP = Inexpensive = Reliable = 😌
K20A/K24A - Full Swap = custom/ K tuned = 250HP = Expensive = Lots of work/time = 🤑
"K is the way" 😤
Beautiful Build, Best one yet 👊
I love the love (nohoho) 🤝
Thank you for sharing and caring 🥰
Keep on Keeping on 💪
Blessed and respects 🙏
thank you for your valuable time to watch and share your point of views man. Thank you very much.
@@AutomotiveAnatomy Merlow is right! You are inspirational! Both of you are 👊🏽 Thank you for sharing your story and your build with us Merlow. God Bless you guys and please have me your prayers that one day I will join the club.🙏🏾 Keep on Keeping on 😌
Man one ☝️ of the best crv I seen in awhile. Man his story hit me hard cause I also lost my mom Mother’s Day 2018. And it’s tough. Clean build. Honda baby for the win 🏆
Sorry to hear about your loss man.
Great build. Love how humble he is and his last shout out to check in on your people. That's top notch!!
Really true man. Check on people :)
Except he didn’t build it. He bought it. Big difference
Buying an 06 crv EX AT SE tomm with 37,000 miles! So excited!
JDM look Cr-v ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!
Very clean rd1 I have a 97 awd lifted 3 inches put a jdm b20 with a high compression pistons decked block and a p8r head with some headwork/ cams a thinner head gasket it it will move pretty good
Super clean build great story about the tribute.i don't know you but rip to your mom brother 🙏
Thank you!!!
I been thinking about getting one for awhile, but now I'm convinced
Do it. It’s a fun car
DO IT
MERLOW: Such an Incredible TRIBUTE to your Dear Mother. You have World Class Skills Young man. Props and Respect.
Thank you very much for taking the time to support the channel.
Thank you for the kind words!!!
I love this ride mannnnnn. I used to have a CRV first gen 1997.
Jesus Christ this Crv is gorgeous. Dam man good job. I’m in awe
Thank you for taking the time to watch.
Super clean 🌊
Thank you.
thats something unique and beautiful ,owner have really good taste!
We agree!
Yeah that engine fits that car perfectly. Looks more original...
I bought my first car, 2001 crv se last year and I just lowered it with a cat back exhaust. Bought my suspension and cat back at the yonaka website! Watching this makes me want to keep going, this is such a clean build!
Sounds great! Keep at it and have fun.
H2B!!! You won't be disappointed! Plus you'll be able to keep the stock trans with the awd. H2B all the way! You could always add a turbo or some nos if it's not as fast as you want. The h22/h23 is also a great platform for an all motor build too.
Drivenfilms on CZcams can give you some ideas on how to build it too
H2B would be super cool. Even better if it gets boosted lol
B20B VTEC would respond and sound amazing!!
My two sisters have these crvs there an awesone honda for sure
Finally someone i know is in this channel. Merle is one of the nicest dude around and he was always down to help out. I met him when he had a clean DA back in the days.
B20 VTEC ftw yo. Nice build tho. Love it....
Thanks for watching
That's a beautiful crv. Throw a b16 head on cams n valve train.
Dam sweet crv this video hit different great job Gus
The story is very special. I agree Jose. Thanks for watching.
It’s so cute! I like the antenna in the front
OMG! It's like an updated version of the 4 door hatch from the 90's!
Yes!!! Same thing we all say lol
@@AutomotiveAnatomy I had a grey 1990. Favorite car ever.
Someone want to help me build my 2021 CRV into something like this? Haha I can only wish. Dope build my guy
You can do it. It takes time. BC seems to make coilovers for every car outhere lol
I tried every available pair of e-brake cables within the year group recommended for the rear disc conversion; I maxed out the adjustment nut at the brake lever and even notched it with a grinder for extra travel and still would roll on hills and driveways, absolutely cranked. I have been successfully using 94-01 Integra/99-00 Civic Si rear disc brake cables for my RD1 rear disc conversion for a good year now, I deliver in it and have taken it to some places in the local mountains that would surprise anyone. E-brake works like a charm, as good as ever. Due to the decreased length the cables have to be routed basically directly from the stock location through the trailing arm to the cable holes behind the lever, thus you aren't able to utilize the brackets along their traditional route, instead they hang rather neatly just up against the bottom of the fuel tank. If you could AA, please do pass this suggestion along to this owner and, for anyone else experiencing the issue with the parking brake/rear disc conversion, it's worth considering. I appreciate it. Thanks for another phenomenal video, great build!
Thanks again for the info. Will definitely be swapping it out
I've seen a sleeved b20 RS sleeves on ebay block for 1600. I wanna do a built Ramey racing short block b18c, only a few hundred more than a css shortblocked fr humble performance.
My parents had one, i miss it.
I have an 01 crv and I want to do something similar to this, how did you get started on it, especially since parts aren’t usually made to fit this car
driving a 1997 honda crv still !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wuhooooo
That Audi Nardo Grey is such a popular color
Dudes my neighbor. Love seeing it almost every day
DAMN!!! Cleanest crv I’ve seen yet damn!
Thank you for taking the time to watch.
Thank you!!!
Pretty sleek for a 22 year old CRV!!
It does not look 22 yrs old huh
@@AutomotiveAnatomy Nope..
I neeeed that front bumper bro I have the exact same car 5 speed awd its my favorite out of all my Hondas I've ever owned !! Where did u get that front bumper man can I get some help please?
I’d just slap a vtec head on it and call it a day. Man this crv is so so so nice! Been waiting for this one and it didn’t disappoint. Thanks Gus!
Thank you budddy and I agree, a vtec head would do wonders.
Love the look, beautiful CRV !!
Best looking crv I have ever seen 👍
Thank you!!!
That rear bumper mirror is such an awesome idea. I've not seen that before
I still daily my stock 4spd auto awd 99 CRV that I've owned since 2008 w/ 300km on it. Super reliable and still in good condition and going strong. I'm not a big car guy but I fix and maintain it (only been small repairs for this 24! y/o vehicle) to keep it look new and clean. I wouldn't be surprised if it lasts me another 15 years, big fan of these reliable 2.0L 4 cylinder motors.
Love the crv
As a fellow 2000 crv driver, I appreciate this video
Thank you for watching Trevor
Very clean build! I miss my ej1 pretty bad. Volks on a CRV!! You making people jealous! Keep it up!
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks man!
I love the squatty look. Reminds me of my old Civic Wagon.
Definitely not luck, it was gifts from your mom in heaven brother 🙏🏼. Beautiful build, much love from New York 💪🏼
Thank you Brotha. Much appreciated!!!
Thank you 🙌
Great Build 🔥🔥!! I want a 2000 CRV so bad I feel they’re so easy to build and very uncommon to see😮💨❄️ !!
There’s builds that are nice and then there’s those with “top of the line” builds….. on this channel, this is def top 5 maybe 3 because that red S2000 with the big wing is my favorite
WOW, thanks for the support man. Yes, this is a one of a kind build!
Stunning V buddy 👌
CRV RD1's are a marvelous, Japan made vehicle.
It was the first model so really went & were through in quality was outstanding. .
Had turbo on my rd1, blew it up. Currently working on kswap in it. K is the way
K is the way I hear lol
This so very intriguing. I'm a fan of CR-V. Rugged look. I never thought to even consider this approach. I freaking love it.
A mi esposa le encanto esta CR-V por primera vez de acuerdo.👍👍👍👍👍
haah Gracias por el apollo ait y atu esposa Francisco.
That’s a nice ride
Great vision bro, I love it.
This man has aesthetic aptitude as they say…
Best CRV I have ever seen. Nice and clean. Awesome color. That Greddy shirt is sick too.
Thank you!!!
makes me wanna build one now, and i’m tryna leave the scene 😂
Dont leave lol
@@AutomotiveAnatomy i wanna start traveling bro, been stuck buildin too long needa enjoy some getaways too lol
Jdm to the teeth man. Those parts are rare and impossible to find nowadays
super hard to find.. thanks for watching man.
Gus always setting the new trend -- clean shaven ftw ! haha Man this CRV is so nice.. excellent mods.
Not too new for you? lol Maybe it is time to sell an EF for a CRV lol
@@AutomotiveAnatomy nah I'll sell the efs for 94-97 Accords...
@@oldskool1979 Can you afford those? lol
Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you.
Thank you! Cheers!
nice & clean
Super clean CRV, very well done build 👏
Beautiful build...
The seating position and visibility are the best of any car I’ve ever been in.
Edit: I meant the DA
That's a cleanass build...
Power by HONDA.🔥 saludos desde REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA.💪 👏👍💣🔥☇🚩🏁🚧🌍
Saludos ati desde California. Se aprecia el apollo
@@AutomotiveAnatomy me gustó mucho la CRV 97-2001 manual en mi país REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA es inusual toparse con una manual la mayoría llegaron automática pero seria una joya tenerla en esas condiciones y manual
Rip to this guys mother I love crvs hope to one a nice build one day
Just bought a 01 starting my build this is clean and simple
Congrats on the new pick up man.
I bet Jimmy Oakes could get that drivetrain sorted with a nasty K20/24 setup.
Found a manual, AWD RD1 that I'm probably going to buy. My biggest struggle is finding some wheel specs that looks good on a set of BC coils.
looks incredible. good job bro.
Thank you! Cheers!
I thin supercharged would be cool w/ VTEC head.
Hardest CRV build 🔥
Wow that is insanely clean. love the front lip and the rare air purifier.
Thank you for the video.
When money is no object. Can make any older car look "fresh & clean". I have a 2004 Toyota rav4 5 speed manual if I had the xtra $ i would hook it up.
Clean ass crv. K series it
I need to make more content on my crv!
man i love the quality of this build, is so well made... i would like to see it inverted, like... with taller suspension, and off road wheels... but with all this build quality.
That would actually be clean. I thought about getting a 2nd on as a twin and making it an off-road version
@@meccasda9 if that your car? please do it...
FACTS. Thank you very much.
Great interview as always.
Much appreciated!
Super sweet build. I love this car. Great work bro 👍🏾👍🏾
Absolutely beautiful! I live this build and it's really 1 of a kind
Glad you like it!
Thanks you for the kind words
Wow, that an amazing build. I was in a 19' CRV and it was a very fast car. This makes me want to build one but, I bet it takes a lot of time to find parts for the exterior. Love this car, well done bro.
Thank you
Am I the only one who is like "damn, where did he get that center armrest console?"