excellent write up. thanks for posting.
i also think that oil change intervals are way too long on these vehicles, i try for every 5,000km (3,100 miles). im a clean oil freak.
base model here. we chose it because we didn't need fancy stuff or all the technology, we are the oldest young people you'll ever meet lol. we are very happy and have no regrets.
there's a couple things i would like on our base that the badlands has; front tow hooks, and bash plates. other than...
i chose HRG because a) no strut rattle & b) real world offroad testing (see their youtube vids). i actually just got notice my kit has cleared customs this morning wooot!!!
yeah i saw the RTR kit not too long ago. and also watched this vid, these sports are quite capable. can't wait for my lift, and i have a friend fabricating skid plates at the end of the month (still cold here lol).
went in for an oil change at 17,500kms. then i joined the 245/65/17 club today, bfg k02s. then gave it a good rinse to get all the road salt off.
an expensive but totally worth it day.
nope, cant say ive come across this.
i usually turn it off in the driveway while its warming up. and i know its off as i kick the tail out a lil bit on the first corner.
i do agree with you on the having to go thru a bunch of screens, kind of annoying …. my civic si had a button right on the...