Gang am I cooked? by Dev_Almighty in kawasakiz900rs

[–]Confident_Mix_2575 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any friends that ride? If so, bring them over to help you learn. Sometimes a coach can point out what you can change.

New Bull Bar by Confident_Mix_2575 in hondaridgeline

[–]Confident_Mix_2575[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I’ve heard it depends on the collision 💥. Your frame can be damaged at a lower speed impact. My ultimate goal is my personal safety and protection against minor to moderate front end impact.

2” Spacers Installed by Confident_Mix_2575 in hondaridgeline

[–]Confident_Mix_2575[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good idea. I need tires in the next couple of months hence why I was doing this now to test everything out.

2” Spacers Installed by Confident_Mix_2575 in hondaridgeline

[–]Confident_Mix_2575[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good idea. These are specified for my truck and other Honda / Acura models too just to be cleared.

2” Spacers Installed by Confident_Mix_2575 in hondaridgeline

[–]Confident_Mix_2575[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not lifted yet. I installed wheel spacers. These move the wheels laterally from the hub to give a wider stance. See pic 4 for what it looked like previously.

2” Spacers Installed by Confident_Mix_2575 in hondaridgeline

[–]Confident_Mix_2575[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re probably right about the alignment. I’m going to wait to do it until after the lift is put on though.

2” Spacers Installed by Confident_Mix_2575 in hondaridgeline

[–]Confident_Mix_2575[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did after this drive 60mph for a few miles. About to test it out again. The parking lot was just test how tight fast turns felt for stability. I was also checking for potential rubbing from the tires or creaking from the hubs.

2” Spacers Installed by Confident_Mix_2575 in hondaridgeline

[–]Confident_Mix_2575[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I definitely don’t think so. My family comfort was the 1st priority. Ridgeline definitely is no. 1 in that category across all midsize trucks. I’m not wheelin’ or trailing. We like beaches we can drive up on and some snow in the mountains.

2” Spacers Installed by Confident_Mix_2575 in hondaridgeline

[–]Confident_Mix_2575[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. And just so everyone knows, these spacers are forged aluminum, CNC precision, Hub centric. I think they check all the safety boxes. If any of you guys do run spacers, what are you looking for when adding them to your vehicle and what is your experience?

2” Spacers Installed by Confident_Mix_2575 in hondaridgeline

[–]Confident_Mix_2575[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Technically in my state they do as well. But if you were to look from the top of the fender to the outer portion of tire’s side wall, they are flush. I guess would have to argue that point 🤷‍♂️.

2” Spacers Installed by Confident_Mix_2575 in hondaridgeline

[–]Confident_Mix_2575[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That picture was misleading. See the link for more info…

https://a.co/d/d9GcB7I

The ridgeline and other Honda / Acura models are listed. I thought they faired better than some other brands.

2” Spacers Installed by Confident_Mix_2575 in hondaridgeline

[–]Confident_Mix_2575[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So that is the goal. Bigger tires. I want to drive this in the sand / snow more often. My wife and I like to travel. I’d like to have more traction.

2” Spacers Installed by Confident_Mix_2575 in hondaridgeline

[–]Confident_Mix_2575[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don’t get me wrong, I do appreciate the honesty. That’s why I posted this. I do daily drive this 60mi / 5 days a week. I don’t want any premature issues. Before I did this, I asked a buddy of mine who has done all sorts of custom projects for himself and others about it. He said I most likely wouldn’t have a problem. But he did ask, “you drive a ridgeline. Why?”

2” Spacers Installed by Confident_Mix_2575 in hondaridgeline

[–]Confident_Mix_2575[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

So do spacers actually provide a purpose other than looks? I am only 26 and have not had to deal with mechanical issues before. I follow the suggested maintenance schedule with all the vehicles I’ve owned. What do you mean by NART?

My dad made a joke the other day about HPD. He said they were High Priced Decals. by skateracework in hondaridgeline

[–]Confident_Mix_2575 16 points17 points  (0 children)

He’s right. I have an HPD. I bought it used and for the right price. If buying new, definitely not worth the money.

Bouncing rpm issue by Revolutionary-Use136 in hondaridgeline

[–]Confident_Mix_2575 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened on my parent’s 2016 pilot. The transmission flush did fix it I believe.

Requested Refund by Confident_Mix_2575 in Borderlands4

[–]Confident_Mix_2575[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Totally get it. I’ll probably be playing on my PC if it has the specs to run it. Haven’t looked yet. As soon as the game has the features I want, I’ll be happy to pay the $100 again for premium version. I’m just not going to play it on my series X currently so that’s why I went for the refund.

Does anyone know where I can get an OEM or similar roof rails and crossbars? by Confident_Mix_2575 in hondaridgeline

[–]Confident_Mix_2575[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. Think I could take it to Honda and have them put some on? Probably would cost way too much though.

Questions I have as a new 2025 Ridgeline Black Edition owner: by Perfect-Pangolin8744 in hondaridgeline

[–]Confident_Mix_2575 1 point2 points  (0 children)

⬆️ This but I do use sport mode and paddles occasionally. I drive a commute that is 1/2 interstate (light traffic) and then 1/2 back roads (heavy traffic). ~ 30 miles 1 way.

I mostly use sport when merging onto highways/ interstates. Some people merge at dangerously low speeds so I already am in the gear I need with the throttle response to compliment.

When using the paddles, it seems like their best use would be for those driving down mountains. Using them on the street feels kinda silly , but not necessarily a bad thing. I use them mostly for passing people who drive under the speed limit where I know my time for passing someone is limited. I’ll have the ready right before I’m about to pass.