ttpjake

Decided to take more detailed pics of the spare tire install just in case anybody else wants to try it. I put the jack inside of two Snap On welding helmet bags to keep it from rattling around on the wheel. I put a Snap On torque wrench behind the seatbacks and under the carpet for torquing down the wheels.

ttpjake

Recently added rectangular blind spot mirrors. Took me a while to find them.

ttpjake

Installed an AEM short ram intake pipe in the place of the rubber one I had. Now my CAI looks a lot less ghetto.

ap1jnky

Looks good with the intake but you should have just bought the $25 ebay special..your car your choice.

PhilStubbs

Lol. I am a firm believer that a 3" aluminum tube flows exactly the same no matter who makes it as well. But, maybe he got a good deal on a used aem. Some states actually need that carb sticker.

Skillachie

I've been wanting those rectangular blind spot mirrors for a while now,
added to list of ish to buy

ttpjake

Freebie from a friend, added it to my existing pipe which was black. I aircraft stripped it and polished it.

ttpjake

I had to cut the section with the stickers off to make it fit with my existing pipe. I then transferred the AEM label just for ***** and giggles.

ttpjake

Autozone

ap1jnky

Nice

PhilStubbs

I hate blind spot mirrors. I'm always excited when they randomly fall off on a Florida summer day.

LDForget

This guy knows whats up. I installed a Wink Mirror. Who even needs side mirrors?

PhilStubbs

They just annoy me and ruin the view from a perfectly fine side mirror.

Skillachie

Booo

PrecisionPerformanceParts

Ok, good deal, that should work if its the same diameter.

ttpjake

It's been a while since I posted so I figured I'd update my thread. Not much has gone on with modifications since my funds are low. I did modify the front grille by cutting out the center and installing wire mesh which I spray painted black. I'll post pics of that later. I did have to get my mid pipe replaced because I bent it by backing into a snowbank. I had a muffler shop botch up the job so I have to go back to try to get my money back. I had them eliminate the resonator. Pipe is all crooked and low and rattles all the time. I'll post pics of that once it's all fixed.

Couple of notes on the performance of my V:

It gets amazing gas mileage on the highway. On long distance trips I can squeeze 28 mpg and that's at speeds of 75mph+. I know that I could do better if I drove a lot slower but this is Jersey... nobody does less than 75 on the Parkway.

Around the city I get an average of 20mph with semi aggressive driving so I can't complain about that.

The RT4WD takes some skill to maneuver around corners in snowy/icy conditions. I have to really dig into the throttle at just the right time to get the *** end to come around. Do it to late or not enough and you're eating the curb, As I did a couple of times.

My only real complaint about the car is the transmission (automatic). It slips from time to time under WOT acceleration. Last night it was slipping pretty bad with the OD off around 90-100mph. Yeah, I'm a special kind of crazy, but how could I resist. The engine loved the "arctic" ice cold air and it pulled hard so I had to take it for a top speed run. Which by the way is around 109-110mph and scary as hell might I add.

Anyway, I love my V and I hope to keep it as long as possible. I can't wait to convert it to manual trans, then it will be that much more fun to drive .

ttpjake

I recently acquired 17" Konig Subzero white set of wheels. They fit the CRV perfectly without spacers, but I just don't like the way they look. I'm putting them up for sale/trade. I'm looking to get $400 or $150 and a set of AP1 wheels or $200 and a set of 5th gen Prelude 16 inch blades wheels. Make me the best offer!
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ttpjake

Welp, I f#cked up .
I lost control in the snow yesterday while making a left hand turn.
The car slid straight, I tried to correct it with throttle steer, gave too much throttle too late, over steered and here is the result:



Railed the curb so hard that I bent and cracked my rim. I sometimes hate the RT4WD because it doesn't split the power equally like a true AWD. It still drives like a FWD. Lesson learned... Hopefully the tire is salvageable. Good thing I have the original spare still. Just put it on in the freezing cold. Brrr

ludesrv

The real mistake was mounting those rims/tires in the middle of winter. Oh well...

Always use a steel rim in the winter. Sure, looks like crap, but they can take a good beating. Nice car tho!

tony_2018

You should be able to switch out the tranny for a 5spd awd tranny. Finding one is the problem.

Sticker Bomb

V is looking good.

daddyyogi

Any link on the $25 3" aluminum pipe on ebay?