My New Ride

[Nate]

I'm finnaly getting a pic of my new ride up. Honda Element. Immediate plans are a system for it. It should be installed in the next cpl of weeks. Then hopefully a nice set of rims by next summer at least. I'll try to get a better pic when the sun comes out and I can clean her right up.

[hjr]

neat. So, whats the brute handle like? and whats the power like?

[Nate]

Surprisingly. She handles well. A nice set of rims, at least 18 would help tho. 0-60 in 7.5 sec is what its been rated at. No after market stuff for it yet. Waiting for it.

[Blue Devil 2]

That looks cool, I've only seen afew around Calgary...

What made you choose it?

[trendkill]

0-60 in 7.5 sec???

thats a load of crap///

congrats anyway on the new vehical.

[Nate]

http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2209.shtml Yeah I guess I am full of crap.

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by trendkill
0-60 in 7.5 sec???

thats a load of crap///

congrats anyway on the new vehical. hahahaha he meant 0-60 "kilometers" in 7.5s

anyway, i think those cars rock...they look funky, theyre utilitarian and they drive quite nicely...i tihnk u should look at the concept element that honda has been showing at some auto shows....6 speed, huge projection screen tv at the back, and basically a DJ booth on wheels...

[max_boost]

Nice man!
I think the Element is fcuking awesome! I kinda want one!

[04blackMAX]

hey man u should paint all the plastic the same color as the car(RED), and then get a nice set of 20's

[benyl]

Originally posted by Nate
http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2209.shtml Yeah I guess I am full of crap.

That says 8.1 seconds...

[ACS-e36]

Originally posted by benyl


That says 8.1 seconds...

hahaha busted...
i dont like it... thats just my 2 cents:thumbsdow

[hjr]

shit, the 1/4 in 16.2!!!!!!! im amazed.

[gpomp]

Originally posted by hjr
shit, the 1/4 in 16.2!!!!!!! im amazed.

Yeah, that sure is fast....

[Ben]

mid 17.s in Calgary isn't fast.

[GTS Jeff]

lol even 8.1 is optimistic for the element...keep in mind that it has the cr-v engine but its heavier. cr-v probably does 0-60 around 10s

[Glowrider]

I don't like them either, at all. But good luck with your new project :)

[hjr]

Originally posted by gpomp


Yeah, that sure is fast....

im guessing that your being sarcastic. I believe that it is fast. that thing is huge. its a minivan. Its different styling and target audience, but its still a minivan. A Civic SiR is low 16's too (stock), so ya, i think its fast.

[gpomp]

Ok, bench racing is cool...

Looking at the back of this month's MotorTrend a 02 Civic Si runs 15.7 in the 1/4 mile and the manual Element runs 16.5 while the auto runs 17.6! 0-60 times are 7.7, 8.6, and 10.8 respectively.

[Glowrider]

If it does really pull low-mid 16's...that's pretty damn fast for such a vehicle.

[hjr]

sorry gpomp. i didnt specify. the whatever gen. 6th i believe. like 96 ot 2000. i really dont know my civic years, but the gen before what is out now. ANYWAYS, this minivan is putting out the same numbers, so i think that is very impressive. Faster than a Civic DX and that is a hell of alot lighter. But, it doesnt really matter. its all relative.

[Nate]

I thought about painting the plastic. Someone has already painted the plastic to match theirs. Looked kinda stupid. Wish I could find the pic of it.


I'm not tryin to say this is a fast machine. For it size and weight she goes good. I had a 94 VW Gti, with a 2.0L before this. That car was slow as hell.

[Nate]

Here is one with 18's

[szw]

I'd definately paint the plastic...the grey looks kinda lame

and get some chrome spinners!

[three.eighteen.]

yeh just looks like honda decided not to paint half of it to cheap out...and if that car pulls a 16 in the quarter mile, thats not bad for that type of vehicle

[ACS-e36]

i guess the plastic lightens it up allot

[04blackMAX]

you guys are all so funny, first of all its a mid sized SUV, who the fuk cares what its pulled in the quatre mile.....i dont know about you, but i dont see alot of SUV;s when iam at race city.

[cocoabrova]

Nice ride Nate, very cool-looking mode of transportation:werd:

[Hollywood]

Looks like LEGO.

[GingeRRRBeef]

Originally posted by Nate
Surprisingly. She handles well. A nice set of rims, at least 18 would help tho. 0-60 in 7.5 sec is what its been rated at. No after market stuff for it yet. Waiting for it.



I don't get it??:dunno: First you say it runs 7.5 then you post a link that says 8.1. :dunno:

[Audi Kid]

jeez guys just leave the kid alone for fuck sake.....who cares how fast it is....nice car man!

[Ben]

Originally posted by Audi Kid
jeez guys just leave the kid alone for fuck sake.....who cares how fast it is....nice car man!

Actually he was the one who brought it up, and then blaintently lied...just moppin up the bullshit mike, that is all.

[04blackMAX]

i agree man, most people on here dont have cars and if they do there mom and dads, yet they flame everyone about there own personal cars.

[Nate]

Fuck. Sorry for makin a mistake for all you perfect people in this world. I have read another article where they say 7.5. Thats the only one i could find in a hurry. People are so quick to jump down someone else.

[Ben]

Originally posted by Nate
Fuck. Sorry for makin a mistake for all you perfect people in this world. I have read another article where they say 7.5. Thats the only one i could find in a hurry. People are so easy to jump down someone else.

Sorry, just there has been SO MUCH BS on this forum the past few months people dont bother to find out whether the kids BS'ing on purpose or not, we just assume. I'm sorry.

[Nate]

Most kids can't afford a brand new car. And if they can. Mommy and Daddy usualy have paid for it or at least most of it.

[Ben]

Originally posted by Nate
Most kids can't afford a brand new car. And if they can. Mommy and Daddy usualy have paid for it or at least most of it.

yeah, I agree

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by gpomp
Ok, bench racing is cool...

Looking at the back of this month's MotorTrend a 02 Civic Si runs 15.7 in the 1/4 mile and the manual Element runs 16.5 while the auto runs 17.6! 0-60 times are 7.7, 8.6, and 10.8 respectively.
Keep in mind those numbers are all recorded at sea level using professional drivers..i think that debating performance on such a vehicle is useless..cool little car nevertheless

[Moonracer]

It's always good to know the power is there if you need it!

[GT2NV]

i agree with vsm sir paint the plastic and get some rims like 20's and maybe drop it if you can... and i ll give you mad props

[Nate]

I want 20's. Have to wait prob till next summer tho. Some guy has lowered his already with civic stock springs. I think I'll keep the outside stock this summer as my cash right now is going toward the system.

[GTS Jeff]

hey nate...dont worry about the haters...ure gona get some hating cuz the model x is a love or hate car...as long as it makes u happy its alls u need

[ancient]

Not to knock ure choice on vehicle at all... props on the new ride..... I just don't feel those things at all :(

[J.D. McNugent]

looks like a tupperware container...........got your lunch in there!!??

[T5_X]

Originally posted by ancient
Not to knock ure choice on vehicle at all... props on the new ride..... I just don't feel those things at all :( :werd:

[RC-Cola]

Not a bad looking ride. In that picture with the 18's I think it kind of looks like the new Hummers. :dunno:

[max_boost]

Hey Nate.....

You be interested in coming to the 403 meets? I want a ride in the Element! I love those rugged SUV's! I want to lease one

[hjr]

i have a quick question, is yours the FWD or AWD model?

[Nate]

Yeah I'd come out to a 403 meet. Unfortunately the AWD 5 spd doesn't come out for a little while, so I have the 5 spd fwd Y package.

[RiceCake]

Nice new car. A friend of mine was looking into getting one a while back, but the plastic kind of makes the exterior pieced together.

[benyl]

I don't really dig the car personally, but I think that it is cool that you like it.

I wonder if it is going to be a fad car. Like the Aztec and the Civic SiR. Sells like a hotcake... then fizzles. You have to admit that it isn't everyone's taste.

[GTS Jeff]

hehe aztek was never a fad car...it was ugly and sales were bad from day 1...

the sir isnt a fad car tho, honda just makes them limited produciton, altho the new one is overpriced, so its not sellling well.

[James]

I Think the Element is Hideous in a Cool kinda way, unlike the Aztek which is just Disgusting, should look pretty pimp on 20's :thumbsup:

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by James
I Think the Element is Hideous in a Cool kinda way, unlike the Aztek which is just Disgusting, should look pretty pimp on 20's :thumbsup: well said! :thumbsup: and besides, its got a sweet engine...smooth as hell across the entire powerband

[sml]

When I first saw this "suv" at the auto show, I was like, COOL! It's like lego! And then I saw one on the road and I was like, ewwww... nasty looking thing... Maybe it was just that color cause the silver body + the greyish looking plastic thingy was just so wrong!

[max_boost]

Originally posted by James
I Think the Element is Hideous in a Cool kinda way, unlike the Aztek which is just Disgusting, should look pretty pimp on 20's :thumbsup: My immediate reaction to the Element was WTF is that!!?!??! :rofl: I still want one though! The S2K will be my weekend/going out car while the Element is my daily driver haha:nut: Gonna get one in the winter:thumbsup:

[rage2]

Looks like only Honda can pull off releasing an ugly looking car. You Honda kids are hardcore :D.

[James]

Originally posted by rage2
Looks like only Honda can pull off releasing an ugly looking car. You Honda kids are hardcore :D.


Im not sure how many they have actaully sold considering its $100,000+ Price Tag, but The Mercedes G-Class isnt exactly the prettiest thing on the Road! :tongue:...Id still Cruise in one though! :bigpimp:

http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/index2.cfm?LNG=E

[benyl]

Originally posted by rage2
Looks like only Honda can pull off releasing an ugly looking car. You Honda kids are hardcore :D.

Yeah, look at how many of the new accords are on the road already!

[max_boost]

Originally posted by James



Im not sure how many they have actaully sold considering its $100,000+ Price Tag, but The Mercedes G-Class isnt exactly the prettiest thing on the Road! :tongue:...Id still Cruise in one though! :bigpimp:

http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/index2.cfm?LNG=E :rofl: LOL No Shit! That Benz G-Class looks like it was suppose to be released 30 years ago! haha Oh well....its a Benz!:bigpimp: