Originally Posted by hydesg

brought him out for a photoshoot

Originally Posted by 2Rismo2

I don't think the MPG hit is from wider tires, it's probably from larger diameter rims that are likely heavier than stock.

I'm running 205/50/16 on stock rims and no drastic MPG difference. In fact filled up last night and got about 43 MPG.

Originally Posted by 2Rismo2

I don't think the MPG hit is from wider tires, it's probably from larger diameter rims that are likely heavier than stock.

I'm running 205/50/16 on stock rims and no drastic MPG difference. In fact filled up last night and got about 43 MPG.

Originally Posted by It's Me

The Enkei wheels, while larger, are actually lighter than stock. I get better mpg with them on stop go short trips. The problem is 99.9% of my driving is highway. I don't know the reason but I do know that with the stock wheels I am getting an overall average of 46 mpg and with the Enkei's I was getting an average of 36 mpg.

Originally Posted by first honda

Damn! Must be flat highway miles.

Originally Posted by 2Rismo2

I wouldn't say completely flat. I'm in Northern VA so we've got rolling hills for sure. Enough of them that I don't use cruise control the whole time. I know the hills on my commute where CC will bump up the RPM to maintain speed. If I'm willing to lose a few MPH on the uphill side but keep RPM around 2K it's better on mileage. I compensate by accelerating downhill. It's a hypermiling technique I found and works pretty well. Best full tank MPG has been 47 MPG calculated not what the onboard computer says.

Originally Posted by KentFinn

Circumference, circumference, circumference. How tall is each wheel/tire combo? Speedo readings different giving different mileage, neither very accurate.

But I agree about the cruise control. Heading east from Nashville is a continuous rise in elevation. Heading west toward Memphis is a gradual downhill slope. Better mileage without CC heading east (steady pressure with sacrificial right foot). Heading west CC does a better job. Of course, YMMV

Originally Posted by It's Me

I came back to make this comment. It hit me that the tire circumference was different. The Enkei's have a rotation of 858 while the stock has a rotation of 866. Would that make a 10 mpg difference?

Originally Posted by F-BOMB

Installed some new headlight and foglight bulbs. I've used this manufacturer in the past with great results. Nokya makes great halogen bulbs for our car.
The headlight bulbs are blue but obviously when lit, they are a nice clear white light with a cool blue tint.
ARCTIC WHITE - STAGE 1
To make the headlights look even more white (or HID-ish) I use obnoxious yellow foglight bulbs. Nokya has some great examples of those too.
HYPER YELLOW
If you're tired of the lack of projection of LED bulbs, and don't want to blind people with our non-projector lens headlamps, you may want to check these out.

Originally Posted by It's Me

I used the Nokya's on my Acura and really liked them. I am running PIAA's extreme white bulbs in the fit and like the color. It is noticeably whiter than stock and the blue cap gives nice blue accents in the lens.

Originally Posted by tsand19151

I decided to relocate the sub from under the passengers seat to the trunk. I did it for 3 reasons:

1. Could not access the controls. I'm a musician. I'm ALWAYS tweaking music I listen to (if I can).

2. Under the seat there is no room for a line out converter or RCA connectors which means you have to use the hi-level speaker inputs on the amp. Although this may sound ok, the line level RCA inputs sound SO MUCH BETTER.

3. A sub needs to "breathe". Placed under the seat, the sound is going directly to the bottom of the seat. While in the trunk, the space acts as virtual speaker box and reinforces the bass frequencies. The speaker can "breathe".

Install was relatively easy. Factory system sounds much better with some REAL bass.

Originally Posted by tsand19151

Yes, the highs and mids are much better. I have an EX with the stock system. Saw the speakers, adapters and wire harness on Crutchfield's site...all three items were cheaper on Amazon. Might do the fronts this summer....

Originally Posted by HF Integrale

I really wanted a Black & White theme for my new EX, so I Plastidipped the OEM wheels and gas tank door.
I never liked the rear reflectors, so I decided to see what would happen if I plastidipped them...ended up liking the results so I kept it

Next would be 25% tint (the minimum legal here).

Originally Posted by Rob H

Like the wheels and other stuff. Don't like the gas door. Looks like you bought a replacement, but didn't have the money to get it color matched or you bought one out of the junk yard? In regard to Plastic dip, some is good, more always isn't better. You don't have to use the whole can up. It's your car, if you like it that's all that should count.

Originally Posted by 2Rismo2

How long have you had the PIAAs? I thought about getting them, but lots of complaints of barely lasting a year.

Originally Posted by HF Integrale

I really wanted a Black & White theme for my new EX, so I Plastidipped the OEM wheels and gas tank door.
I never liked the rear reflectors, so I decided to see what would happen if I plastidipped them...ended up liking the results so I kept it

Next would be 25% tint (the minimum legal here).

Originally Posted by It's Me

The PIAA's have been in since 2015. I run them on all my cars. I have had a few go in the first year but I have been using them since 1996 with little issues. My father uses them on all his cars as well and I have not heard him complain. Yesterday after reading your post I decided to get the plasma ion yellow bulbs, I had been thinking about it but never got around to ordering them.

Originally Posted by HF Integrale

I really wanted a Black & White theme for my new EX, so I Plastidipped the OEM wheels and gas tank door.
I never liked the rear reflectors, so I decided to see what would happen if I plastidipped them...ended up liking the results so I kept it

Next would be 25% tint (the minimum legal here).