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I suppose I should dig further to find out the revolutions per mile of each tire size, then compute that with the final gear ratio to find rpm at say 110 km/h. (my usual highway cruising speed). If I dropped 100 rpm at cruising speed I'm sure to gain mpg and less engine wear, without compromising low end torque to any degree.
I've worked in large fleets where a 1% fuel saving is "big" money over time.
Any reason why they (or any car manufacturer) goes with a certain size of tire? Which comes first (engineered powertrain, gear ratios, tire size, intended application, looks, etc.)? Something I've never really given much thought to.
1) The rear windshield wiper seems to stop 2 inches two high on the drivers side - is this the way it is or can it be adjusted
2) Are the fog lights beneficial, where's the best place to buy them (in either Canada or the U.S.) and are they hard to install
3) Given the immobilizer, what are the benefits, if any, of an alarm
4)When I have the heating pointed to the floor, hot air seems to continue to come out of the driver's side vent. This isn't really a problem, as the vent closes, but I was wondering if that is standard.
Thanks
Torbek - The rear wiper does fall short. Your vehicle isn't broken, though it is one of those design quirks that would bug me. You may be able to take the wiper off, adjust it, and screw it back on in a slightly different position. The distance the wiper travels would be the same, but it would clear more on the driver's side and less on the passenger's. I own the older model, so I can't try it myself.
The problem with Honda/Acura is they're not being consistent. The CR-V and S2000 differ from other Hondas by the fact they aren't words, so to speak. At least Acura is consistent with their alpha-numeric designations. And then there is the "dash", or is it a hyphen? Acura doesn't use it on the MDX or RSX, although I've seen plenty of people put it in. That adds to the CR-V confusion.
Someone once said the "hyphen" was used to make the molding of the logo easier. Makes sense.
I guess I don't care what they call it or how they spell it, but if one more person says it needs a V6....aaarghhhhhhhh.
I recently installed a "Perfect Fit" bug deflector purchased from collegehillshonda.com. It is a perfect fit and contoured for the 2002 CRV, in a smoke color. I am sure other people carry this item; however, it was sent to me in a Honda parts box. Check it out. It is very easy to install and looks great and relatively inexpensive for custom bug deflectors. Let me know what you think. Stone gard is ok as well; however, I found it very difficult to install by myself on a Audi TT. To me, it was not worth the price.
John
Thanks. J.M.
There are two side clips on the hood which can be easily popped off allowing you to wash/wax under the deflector without removing the whole deflector which is held in place with 5 (existing) screws inside/under front hood. If you just want to wash, I just use a terry cloth on the end of a dowel rod to completely clean under the deflector without removing the side clips. No problem. Hope this helps.
John
The S2000 is actually consistent. Honda's earlier sports cars were named with a "S" for sport and then the displacement of the engine. They produced an S500 and S600 back in the early days of the company.
Whole courses have been taught about naming products. I know what is involved in my company when it comes to a name for a new product and we're not selling an automobile. I certainly don't profess to know nearly as much as they do.
I guess I'm fickle.For only $5000 more I could have had a beautiful not car not just a practical car.
It's like: What would we rather have? A practical woman, or a beautiful one?
With that aside, if you listen to anything but classical music, you'll probably do fine, but if your goal is a clean low-end bass response, forget it. Even with the crossover at its lowest point, and the gain reduced to minimum, the box is STILL boomy, with nothing useful below 80Hz or so. In the interim, I'm looking at a quik-fix of the Infinity BassLink, but I'll have to find a way to test its installation first for a day or two before I commit.
-Steve
You just need to open the storage compartment door, then pull on it really hard. I was afraid to break it myself, but it didn't. Just pull on the right side mostly until you release a few clips, then work the middle, and left side. Once it's off, you just connect the module to the left hand side metal bracket which the little box clips onto, then hook up the wires. Took me about 10 minutes. (Most of the time trying to take the storage box off. Hope that helps.
muckyduck-
Just received my weathertech bug deflector and it looks like the others I've seen for the '02. I don't know if all made by one manufacturer and just distributed through different sellers, but it sure looks like it. Will post picture once I put it on this weekend.
greetings from sunny Miami
Honda's new CR-V is a little bigger, a whole lot better
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So what accessories did you order? So far I've only gotten the front mud guards and wheel locks. I think I want to add a bug delfector as well, I'll have to check out collegehills and also weathertech.
Will the DIY break warranty?
How was the moonroof visor to install? Any differences you can tell with it? I'm going to need some convinicng on that one as I think you have to do some drilling.
I'm not sure about the bug deflector and it's effectiveness on rocks. If it prevents bugs from splattering I guess that is good enough. When I went on my first 600 mile trip I got bug debris even though it was only March, don't want to think about the middle of Summmer.
You know that Prelude you had was one of the reasons I got into Honda. I was driving a GM vehicle and a woman at work had a nice Prelude, probably an '88. Coupled with my previous boss who had a CRX and loved it, I decided to check Honda out and I haven't looked back.
Canadiancl - There is a big difference in cars and women. Giving up a practical woman for a beautiful one will cost you more than $5,000
I don't think we should go there!
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JM: I wouldn't exceed the tongue weight of 200 lbs. Honda sets this limit with weight distribution in mind. If you overload it enough, it could adversely affect your steering, since it would unload the front tires.
But most bikes are 25-40 lbs, so I think 4 bikes and the rack ought to fit just under that limit.
-juice
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It uses CR-V underpinnings, basically, including the same engine.
But the design is what is really ground-breaking. It's not the most beautiful thing, but it is extremely innovative.
-juice
Heck, for that kind of cash, I'd check one out.
-juice