newskate9
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- First Name
- Stephen
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- 19 Type-R, 16 Honda Pilot Elite
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Entering my second week of ownership thought it was time to make an entry in the log here. I came from owning and loving a tuned SI coupe that I just loved - I literally stared at the R for hours across 2 days before pulling the trigger. Sales gal was very patient with me, paid MSRP. Here goes:
1. This is not an SI. If feels more substantial and bigger (although it "isn't", but it is taller). I've got 425 miles on it and will crest 500 today on a short trip. I can't wait! I've been behaving and not had any hard pulls or fast stops. It rides smoother, or at least seems like it.
2. I don't know why, but 3,000 RPM feels more wound out in this car, than the SI. I feel like I'd be doing something bad for the car going to 4 or 5,000. The one or two times I've been there it felt as though I shouldn't be. Maybe the engine feel or the exhaust noise. This feeling is something I hope goes away with more rpm experience. The SI felt like it was at home 3-6,000. Don't hammer me here; anyone else feel this first 500?
3. Love the lights. I thought the seats might be less comfortable but for my rear end, they are more. Wish they were heated. I also miss my right side camera. Love the stereo. My phone holder I build for my SI fits perfectly (as it should!). I love the mats, but they are history when my 3D's arrive tomorrow. I'm going to love the hatchback but the panel is HEAVY.
4. Beside looking good, they squeak. Not when fast to slow, but slow roll to stop they squeal like I ran over a cat. Very annoying. I thought it was break-in / needing seated but I've not rammed them yet. Any thoughts here?
5. Driving sane I'm getting 25 MPG combined versus the 35 I was getting on my SI. Ouch. But I knew this. I love the looks I get in the car. Every tweener with a muffler kit revs me on the way by and I just smile. Could I beat you? Perhaps. But, I have a Type-R. SO there is that. An earlier gen SI parked in my back seat on a twisty road yesterday and I just let him sit there, minding the speed limit. I'm in break-in remember? He was not happy! Again, maybe he beats me or stays with me. I have a Type-R.
6. Coming from the SI, I love the exhaust. Not too loud but loud enough. The first time I started the car in my garage it took me 2 days to get the smile off my face.
HERE'S where I need help: In the SI, tuned, I trained myself to not "pull" below 3,000rpm. I also would down-shift when looking for a quick pass on the highway. It was all about protecting the clutch. Does this car need that protection? Is this clutch suspect? Example, on a highway drive I was at 70 or so and needed to get around a few knuckleheads, I slow rolled fast in 6th. The car didn't seem to mind at all but it got me thinking for sure. Anyone give me some perspective on what to be careful of here a la clutch / engine / rpm stuff?
Thank you for ANY input. Cresting 500 is going to be SO much fun!
1. This is not an SI. If feels more substantial and bigger (although it "isn't", but it is taller). I've got 425 miles on it and will crest 500 today on a short trip. I can't wait! I've been behaving and not had any hard pulls or fast stops. It rides smoother, or at least seems like it.
2. I don't know why, but 3,000 RPM feels more wound out in this car, than the SI. I feel like I'd be doing something bad for the car going to 4 or 5,000. The one or two times I've been there it felt as though I shouldn't be. Maybe the engine feel or the exhaust noise. This feeling is something I hope goes away with more rpm experience. The SI felt like it was at home 3-6,000. Don't hammer me here; anyone else feel this first 500?
3. Love the lights. I thought the seats might be less comfortable but for my rear end, they are more. Wish they were heated. I also miss my right side camera. Love the stereo. My phone holder I build for my SI fits perfectly (as it should!). I love the mats, but they are history when my 3D's arrive tomorrow. I'm going to love the hatchback but the panel is HEAVY.
4. Beside looking good, they squeak. Not when fast to slow, but slow roll to stop they squeal like I ran over a cat. Very annoying. I thought it was break-in / needing seated but I've not rammed them yet. Any thoughts here?
5. Driving sane I'm getting 25 MPG combined versus the 35 I was getting on my SI. Ouch. But I knew this. I love the looks I get in the car. Every tweener with a muffler kit revs me on the way by and I just smile. Could I beat you? Perhaps. But, I have a Type-R. SO there is that. An earlier gen SI parked in my back seat on a twisty road yesterday and I just let him sit there, minding the speed limit. I'm in break-in remember? He was not happy! Again, maybe he beats me or stays with me. I have a Type-R.
6. Coming from the SI, I love the exhaust. Not too loud but loud enough. The first time I started the car in my garage it took me 2 days to get the smile off my face.
HERE'S where I need help: In the SI, tuned, I trained myself to not "pull" below 3,000rpm. I also would down-shift when looking for a quick pass on the highway. It was all about protecting the clutch. Does this car need that protection? Is this clutch suspect? Example, on a highway drive I was at 70 or so and needed to get around a few knuckleheads, I slow rolled fast in 6th. The car didn't seem to mind at all but it got me thinking for sure. Anyone give me some perspective on what to be careful of here a la clutch / engine / rpm stuff?
Thank you for ANY input. Cresting 500 is going to be SO much fun!
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