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The Deflector works great! It has taken all of the "wind" noise out of the vehicle. I am not having to turn up the stereo anymore. It was worth the investment. I also have the leather steering wheel cover. It was easy to put on. Question::::: I am thinking about larger wheels/tires. Has anyone done this? If so, Did you do a larger spare tire as well? If so, Did you mount it onto the back of the vehicle, and can you still open the back hatch window? Thanks! |
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| I saw some dicussions on www.hondasuv.com regarding putting on a larger wheel. Basically the problem is that the odometer and speedometer readings become innaccurate and it may mess up the shift point of the automatic transmission. Anyway, check that website and there is a pretty good post about it. | |
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Here is a post I bookmarked discussing tire/wheel upgrades to CRV: 102 of 196 kyfdx - #80 - Tire size upgrade by reiner4 Nov 01, 2002 (4:57 am) Per your request looking for anyone upgrading to 16 inch wheels/215-60-16 tires: I'm running my '99 EX with Konig Diva 16x7 wheels and Michelin Symmetry 215x60x16 tires (including the spare). It's a drastic improvement over the stock setup, with the stance of the vehicle feeling more nimble and sure. I have not experienced any impairment, but with the nicer wheels I'm less likely to do any more offroading. To top it off, I have a Neuspeed Front Tower Bar which holds the front down nicely when cornering, eliminating a lot of the body roll. 3 years and 60K miles later this vehicle still rocks - best I've ever bought !! Hope that helps... Rich ------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------- #103 of 196 reiner4..Thanks by kyfdx Nov 01, 2002 (1:03 pm) Thanks for the info. A few more questions. Have you run this setup in the snow? Any traction issues? Also, have you noticed any deterioration in gas mileage? Any particular reason on tire choice, and what do you think of them? I really appreciate your response, as that is pretty much the setup I am considering. Except I'm looking at Honda Pilot wheels, which have identical offset/bolt pattern, and are 16 x 6.5 I also think I might go with a little more aggressive H-speed rated tire, like the Bridgestone Turanza. Real world advice is appreciated.. thanks a lot ------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------- #104 of 196 kyfdx - wheels / tires (continued) by reiner4 Nov 03, 2002 (5:19 pm) In response to your questions.... Have you run this setup in the snow? * I've only had this setup for several months now and living in the SF Bay Area has not provided for any snow tests to date. Any traction issues? * I think it has made for better traction - if anything. Like I mentioned previously, the vehicle feels like it has a more nimble yet 'sure' footing. ......have you noticed any deterioration in gas mileage? * None to mention. I still average between 22 and 24 mpg, depending on my driving ! 8-) Any particular reason on tire choice, and what do you think of them? * I have the Michelin Symmtry's on my '02 Odyssey EXL-RES and really liked 'em. My original plan was to put the Odyssey's wheels / tires on my 'V', and upgrade the same for the Ody. Needless to say, the wife vetoed my tinkering with her brand new vehicle! My dream is still to upgrade the Ody to 17" or 18" wheels......dream on.... I had considered going up to 17" or 18" wheels on the 'V', but as my daily driver (+/- 85 miles round trip to/from work), I did not want to spare any comfort....especially just for looks. The 16" setup has proven to be very functional, with some flair. Also, look into the Neuspeed Front Tower Bar for +/- $100 - it makes a nice difference in taking offramps and other turns that are conducive to body roll. Hope that helps and good luck !! |
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I've got it. It's nice, does what it's supposed to. No big deal. I've noticed it keeps the vehicle a little quieter when in place. FYI there is a place to store it on the floor. Ya know how it's spring loaded to fit in the notches on top of the cargo area? Well, there are notches on the floor for it too. So, if you pick up something tall, you have a handy place to put the cover without taking up passenger area. |
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Gringo: Thanks for retrieving that discussion.. I still haven't done it.. waiting for my current Duelers to wear out...21K so far on them.. Looks like only good for 30-35K. kentkmok: I wouldn't replace the spare. If you go with 215-60/16 size, then the rolling diameter will be the same.. Your odometer/speedometer readings will not vary, and you could use your spare for short periods as the 205-70/15 has the same rolling diameter. regards, kyfdx |
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Hi, What did some of you pay for installation of accessories by the dealer? Even though I want some of these accessories, I can't justify the dealer install markup to the prices listed on the Hondacars.com website. Are all dealers charging through the nose for accessories? Thanks. |
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Gringo1: Check out www.handa-accessories.com. I used them a couple years ago for my Odyssey, and plan to use them with my upcoming CRV purchase. Good prices and service. Most installation manuals are online so you can assess your handy-man abilities in advance .... like, is this really something I want to do myself??? Most installs are quite straightforward. You could also tell your dealer which accessories you want, tell him if he can do it for under a certain price, he gets the business, otherwise, you buy it from H and A. Worth a shot. |
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Kentmonk - The leather steering wheel cover is not difficult to install, but it can be irritating. Fitting and stitching it is easy. The thing that makes it annoying is the fact that the waxed thread will start to cut your hands if you don't wear thick gloves. Stevedebi - My most common cargo is a pair of greyhounds. The cargo cover crossing over the compartment would be a problem for them. |
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Ivcvi - You asked about the hitch and hitch basket. Here's the story. Keep in mind, I have a '99 model, so details for the 2nd generation CR-V may vary. I had to get mine ASAP as I was supposed to be hauling more dogs than usual on a 300 mile trip this weekend. I went through a local retailer for the basket (Racksmith, very professional group). I had to order the hitch from Hitchesonline.com (a no fuss experience). Anyway, here's what I've learned about hitches... Putnam Hitch The Putnam appears to be the best of the class one hitches (1 1/4 inch receiver). Model number 55141 is the one that fits the CR-V. I like this hitch because it attaches to the frame, does not require drilling, and it does not use the towing/tie down loop that is under the bumper. This hitch tends to be about $20-30 more expensive than others. I wanted the this one, but could not have it delivered soon enough for my trip this weekend. HiddenHitch This is the hitch that I bought. The HiddenHitch also makes use of the "frame rails" in the back of the CR-V. It does not require drilling, but you may have to enlarge a hole or two to get the hardware to fit. I used a wrench and a little elbow grease to make the hole wider. Just make sure you repaint any exposed metal before installing the hitch. This hitch does have an anchor point that uses the tow/tie down loop under the bumper. One word of caution. Make sure you line up the hitch before you start working under the car. The installation instructions are deceptive about which holes you will need to use. This hitch is model 60907. http://www.hiddenhitch.com/images/products/instructions/60907.pdf DrawTite Hitch IMHO, this is the worst of the lot for my purposes. It's a nice dirt cheap hitch and is probably good for light use (ski or bike racks). However, it requires drilling for installation and two of the three mounting points are drilled right into the tub under the table. The third mounting point is the loop mentioned above. I don't believe this hitch provides much torsional stability and even the guy selling them agreed that this is a poor design (other DrawTite products are supposed to be top notch). Having just been rear-ended, I was concerned that this hitch might tear up the underside of my 'V if hit again, or if I smacked it on a rut while off roading. Reese Hitch The Reese hitch is similar to the HiddenHitch design. Looking at the drawings, I thought the HiddenHitch would be easier to install, but I could be wrong. http://www.hitch-web.com/assets/5/docs/rs79113.pdf Dalan Hitch Another one that uses the tub as an anchor point. In this case at least it has four anchor points, not just three. http://www.hitch-web.com/assets/1/docs/da247300.pdf Curt Manufacturing Another good design, but this is a class 2 or 3 hitch. It has a 2 inch receiver, which is bigger than the CR-V needs. It also ain't cheap. The design seems similar to the Putnam, only larger. There may be some advantage in going with a 2" receiver as it there is a larger assortment of accessories for 2" hitches. http://www.hitch-web.com/assets/22/docs/ct12514.pdf Note to shoppers HiddenHitch, Reese, and DrawTite are all owned by the same Conglomerate. If your local retailer specializes in one of these, they might be able to order one of the other designs if it meets your preference. For example, the Racksmith shop I visited works with DrawTite, but they tried to get me the HiddenHitch when I told them about my issues with the DrawTite design. Turns out they couldn't get one fast enough, and I had to pay megabucks to have one shipped overnight from Hitchesonline. |
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Geesh... you researched the heck out of that! Did you go with the Draw-tite Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier on racksmith.com? Look at the carrier they have mounted on that Expedition! It's about the size of my old Civic hatchback! Are your greyhounds rescue dogs? |
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