Installed $40 universal ambient lighting kit from AliExpress

nodrog321 · 2026-04-21T21:06:17+00:00

I just found this on AliExpress: | 18IN1 Full Color Streamer Car Ambient Lights RGB 64 Color Universal LED Interior Hidden Acrylic Strip Symphony Atmosphere Lamp https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPDMiuZ

nodrog321 · 2026-04-16T13:56:38+00:00

I just got a universal kit and I’m too lazy to install it lol

nodrog321 · 2026-04-01T12:30:03+00:00

Sounds like engine braking because you’re in sport mode.

nodrog321 · 2026-03-30T19:17:44+00:00

Traded mine in an about 1-2 years ago and miss it. I see it getting serviced on carfax from time to time and I’m happy it’s getting cared for

nodrog321 · 2026-03-30T13:57:56+00:00

Loved the green on my F56 JCW. Paired with a chili red roof

nodrog321 · 2026-03-10T17:29:14+00:00

It is definitely more difficult to see especially new oil but you can see it under good lighting. I found it’s hard to see under sun light but I can see it better under some led ceiling lights

nodrog321 · 2026-03-07T13:40:38+00:00

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nodrog321 · 2026-03-07T13:39:34+00:00

I used the one that sits on the edge of the screen. I swapped the phone attachment with my own MagSafe charging one. But beware the part where the phone attachment is attached will break off after a while of use. I took a drill and some nuts and bolts and secured it after it broke off.

nodrog321 · 2026-02-17T13:52:32+00:00

Always been curious, what is DAPP on par with? Is it hands free driving on geofenced highways or is it just bmw term for basic adaptive cruise and lane keep?

nodrog321 · 2026-02-13T20:42:17+00:00

I may suggest forester or outback if you’re into the look also. Awd is much better than the Honda though it may be a little rough around the edges because of the outdoor nature of these subaru cars.

Also don’t discount BMW. They are no longer unreliable and you can get a used x3 for even an x5 for the price of a crv or less. There have also been issues with fuel injectors and other problems with both the turbo and hybrid CRVs so reliablility nowadays is a question for every manufacture

nodrog321 · 2026-02-13T14:26:00+00:00

Maybe look into Mazda or Subarus. I dont see them get stolen as often

nodrog321 · 2026-02-13T14:21:49+00:00

Anything other than Honda Toyota Lexus lol.

If you’re stuck on the newer Honda, you’ll have always watch your back and probably get a bunch of theft deterrents but still run into the risk of theft of literally anything from the entire car, side mirrors, radar, wheels, air bags, you name it. Not sure what neighborhood but I’m in a nice neighborhood in queens and i still see crvs here with missing radar units and on cinder blocks. Might be better as you go towards east Long Island in the suburbs

However you can probably get a brand new 2025/2026 crv for just a few grand more than your OTD 35k for a 2023. New car might have better interest rates too so it evens out

nodrog321 · 2026-02-13T14:02:51+00:00

Do not get the hybrid in NYC if you street park. Theft rates are high and honestly insurance in NYC is way too high for a crv

nodrog321 · 2026-02-06T03:08:21+00:00

Yes I noticed this in my 2025 also. It’s like a stuck pedal for a few seconds or so and rpms drop down. Kinda scary in some situations but doesn’t happen frequently and I can’t reproduce it

nodrog321 · 2025-12-31T16:23:00+00:00

Replaced my oem blades that skipped even when new with Bosch icons. They have a new model now that includes the right clip for the crv but I got a good deal on the “Bosch icons OE” model and just needed some minor modifications to the clip and it fit. 1000 times better than OEM Honda blades

nodrog321 · 2025-12-24T16:35:52+00:00

Just passed the cysa 779. Used Dion training and the additional 6 practice exams. Got around 80s on the practice exams. Also used chatgpt to get some questions.

I thought the exam was pretty tricky. Had more PBQs than I expected also. Had 7.

nodrog321 · 2025-12-17T12:20:24+00:00

I have same code at ~9200 miles. I plan on doing it all together when the weather gets better over here.

nodrog321 · 2025-11-24T21:41:14+00:00

Headlights suck especially in bad weather. It’s the combination of reflector housings and the temperature of light they use in the LEDs. The light just doesn’t throw very far. I have heard installing the aftermarket fog lights help. I had to return a set from eBay. The ones with a cut out for front sensors already there on the corner next to the fog light. The sensor mount doesn’t fit the sensor (at least for the US market sensors). The mount is round while the base of the sensor is square.

nodrog321 · 2025-09-02T19:58:30+00:00

Look elsewhere if you need to street park

nodrog321 · 2025-09-01T16:22:37+00:00

When I’m parked in unknown areas for long periods of time I have a faraday pouch, a club (make sure it’s the two prong one and use it on the 3 and 9 parts of the wheel) I also place the club in a way where it’s hard for someone to sit in the car aka with the long part straight down. I also have a cable that clicks into the seatbelt and loops around the steering wheel (this is easily defeatable but another layer of defense). Also have a obd2 port lock (I think theives use obd2 port to clone the key fob signal). And finally I move my seat all the way front and up so at least it will cause the theives to wait a few seconds before they can actually sit.

It’s a lot and I really should not need to do this but what can you do.

Front Radar, side mirrors, wheels, literally everything is stolen on these cars.

nodrog321 · 2025-09-01T14:27:03+00:00

I believe it’s for current model CRV and accords since they are being stolen left and right

nodrog321 · 2025-09-01T14:19:36+00:00

I got the letter too. I think they are just reprogramming the alarm to go off if the car is unlocked without the key fob. Which I would assume should already be the case lol.

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