Honda CRX body kit
body kit and Afterburner-style rear lights on a Honda CRX Mk2
The Honda CRX Mk2 is already a compact street fighter—but adding a body kit and Afterburner rear lights pushes it firmly into early 2000s tuner car territory, a look that’s loud, proud, and turning heads from Tokyo to Luton.
There are several styles of body kits available for the CRX Mk2, from clean OEM+ lips to full-on Max Power madness. Most aftermarket kits fall into one of these categories:
Mugen replica: Subtle, race-inspired—deep front lip, extended side skirts, modest rear bumper.
Wings West / Bomex-style: Larger intakes, sweeping curves, aggressive flares.
Custom widebody kits: Fender flares, cut arches, track stance.
Lower, wider look with better aero (depending on quality).
Often made from fiberglass (cheap, but needs careful fitting).
Gives the CRX that '90s JDM-meets-Fast-and-Furious vibe.
With a decent paint match and good fitment, a CRX body kit looks purposeful and sporty. Cheap kits, however, can ruin the car’s clean lines and create panel gap nightmares.
Afterburner lights add a dose of Euro-style drama. While not a common mod on CRXs (more often seen on Fiestas, Saxos, etc.), that’s what makes them stand out.
Circular or ring-style brake/indicator/reverse lights inside a clear or smoked lens.
Often backed by chrome or black housings.
The “halo” effect gives them a sci-fi / spaceship vibe.
They give the CRX a totally different rear-end identity—less clean-JDM, more modified show car.
Polarizing: Some see them as nostalgic tuner gold, others call them "Halfords specials." On the right build? They can work hard.
These lights aren’t common for CRX Mk2s, so they’re likely custom fit or imported.
Legal issues in some countries (reflectors, brightness).
LED conversions often help them look more modern and cleaner.
A CRX with a body kit and Afterburners is pure time-capsule tuning. Picture it:
Lowered on coilovers or airbags
Deep-dish alloys or OG JDM wheels (like RAYS or Enkei)
Pearl paint, maybe a vented carbon bonnet
Underglow if you're really leaning into it
And the brrrrrrrraaaa of a raspy B16 VTEC letting the world know you're not stock
It’s not for the faint-hearted or purists—but in a scene where everyone’s chasing clean OEM or hardcore track builds, this kind of CRX stands out like a neon-lit samurai.
| Feature | Rating (out of 10) |
|---|---|
| Visual Drama | 9 |
| Period-Correct Vibes | 10 |
| Fitment Difficulty | 6 (especially the lights) |
| Purist Approval | 3 (but who cares?) |
| Scene Cred (Max Power fans) | 10 |
| JDM Scene Cred | 6 (but better if it’s done clean) |
A body-kitted, Afterburner-lit CRX Mk2 is a throwback to peak tuner culture—Fast Car, Option Video, Need for Speed Underground energy. Done right, it’s bold, nostalgic, and undeniably cool. Done badly... well, it's a vibe either way.