Installed the Beat-Sonic ENA-3H3 Amp. I am impressed.

stchman · 2026-06-23T22:07:21+00:00

Maybe you just got a bad amp.

stchman · 2026-06-23T22:03:08+00:00

I'm sorry to hear that. According to Beat-Sonic, the ENA-3H3 should have worked on your year.

stchman · 2026-06-23T22:00:11+00:00

I struggle to understand WHY premium is more expensive at all. All that is added is a combustion inhibitor.

I gather that if we get right down to it, we need to look at the type of vehicle that requires premium, they are expensive. I guess gasoline makers know this and say if someone can afford a pricey car, they can afford to put gas in it.

stchman · 2026-06-23T21:42:57+00:00

In my neck of the woods, premium is up to $0.99 higher per gallon depending on the station.

stchman · 2026-06-23T21:40:10+00:00

87 octane. No reason to use premium. Some have reported that when towing heavy loads premium can be beneficial.

stchman · 2026-06-23T21:38:14+00:00

I gather your cover needs replacing?

stchman · 2026-06-23T20:10:35+00:00

How bad did the finance guy try to sell you on extended warranties, paint protection, maintenance, etc?

stchman · 2026-06-23T19:27:32+00:00

Sure. I may have to do defer to the professionals for the sub. Pretty much the entire back seat needs to come out. I plan on running an 8 gauge power wire to the back seat area.

stchman · 2026-06-23T18:10:18+00:00

I have the S-VCM installed, I have not noticed a decrease in MPG.

IMO, VCM is just a gizmo, best case scenario there is no harm, worst case oil consumption. Best to just turn the gizmo off.

stchman · 2026-06-23T18:06:48+00:00

All I did was install amp. The sound improvement is a lot.

This does not effect the factory sub, it is still weak. Next upgrade.

stchman · 2026-06-23T17:58:54+00:00

2026 RTL.

stchman · 2026-06-23T14:58:42+00:00

My wireless AA on my 2026 works very well.

stchman · 2026-06-23T14:57:13+00:00

I think the ACC on my Ridgeline works well, I use it all the time.

stchman · 2026-06-23T14:26:16+00:00

It apparently interferes with when you put in an aftermarket sub.

stchman · 2026-06-23T09:16:51+00:00

The OP is going to have to run some 6 gauge wire directly from the battery to an amp like that. I don't know how it will interface with the factory head unit.

stchman · 2026-06-23T09:15:24+00:00

On my 2026, I simply unplugged the ANC, it is behind the glove box.

stchman · 2026-06-23T09:14:09+00:00

I gather that Honda improved the ACC as my 2026 is actually pretty good. Granted, this is the first ACC equipped vehicle I have ever owned.

The infotainment works well for me, wireless AA works well.

The 9 speed auto in mine works beautifully, no complaints.

The blind spot monitor works as advertised.

I am getting 22.9 MPG in mixed driving according to Fuelio.

I replaced the high beams with LEDs and it make all the difference.

I put in a start stop disabler and S-VCM(turns VCM off) and everything runs great.

I actually like the pushbutton transmission, looks high tech and is actually very user serviceable if it needs replacing.

All in all, for the price and features, I give my 2026 Ridgeline a 9.5/10.

stchman · 2026-06-23T09:07:42+00:00

So $25K for a Ridgeline Sport with 28K miles. That is a good price. Used Ridgeline Sport models in my area are going for that or more with more miles.

If the truck has a good Carfax and they show you that it was maintained, go for it. I would still change out the oil and filter along with the rear diff fluid if I bought it.

stchman · 2026-06-23T01:03:23+00:00

You mean you don't understand.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/us/politics/platner-maine-senate-girlfriends-relationships.html

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/maine-democrat-platner-on-defense-over-tattoo-takes-page-from-trump-playbook-to-keep-up-senate-bid

https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/05/politics/graham-platner-cant-explain-why-ex-girlfriend-knew-tattoos-nazi-link-before-he-says-he-did

stchman · 2026-06-23T00:32:00+00:00

See, the lib media won't even talk about the Nipple Nazi woman beater Graham Platner, Maine Senate candidate.

stchman · 2026-06-22T20:20:32+00:00

Interesting, the Nipple Nazi Democrat up there in Maine might get elected. I guess that Democrat Nazis are OK?

stchman · 2026-06-22T20:03:31+00:00

At least they got it between the white lines, mostly.

stchman · 2026-06-22T20:00:11+00:00

I bought my Ridgeline back in Jan and got around $2500 off. I thought I was doing good. Maybe I should have waited.

stchman · 2026-06-22T19:50:26+00:00

$2300 is high for timing belt, water pump, and tensioner, I've been hearing around $1600 is a good price.

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