I am with you the Honda Element is an amazing and underrated vehicle. I too have an 2005 Element and a C4 😂. I hauled so much nasty stuff over the years, even killed my rear struts as a rest but no matter what nasty stuff I stored in it between weekends, when I cleaned it out never kept a nasty smell - was like a new car every cleaning - love having no carpets in my beater car 🥰
Your wish is coming veryyyy close to being answered I think. Lots of manufacturers bringing back their old cars that probably shouldn’t have been discontinued.
Bought a 2006 Element new back in the day. Been a great vehicle. Was thinking lately about getting something new. Instead, going the mod/upgrade route. Thanks for the detailed info!
Nice element! I got mine 7yrs ago. She was a plain Jane. Did a few mods but nothing crazy. About to do a review on it soon on my channel. Best vehicle I've ever owned
There's my baby! AKA my "Steel Tent." Apart from the automatic transmission -- mine's manual. I have 200K on it now, with no end in sight. I like what you've done with yours. Except I cut holes in the rubber mat to expose those bars where the seats clip on. They make great tie-downs for heavy gear -- I don't want my cooler and etc. in the front seat with me in an accident. Many happy miles to you!
I have that same GrillCraft on my 2007 SC model. I need to find some decent courtesy lights (auto-dimming) Please recommend. The SC has those 2 push-on lights above. So I have NO LIGHTs when the door is opened. THANKS for all of the great ideas. I haul my Drums (and my dogs) in this Amazing Cruizer. So Much SPACE.
Sweet Element brother ! I love what you have done with it. I totally understand you when you say it's the coolest car to drive so many different things you can do with them. I drive our Element more than our new Accord haha. Can't wait to see more videos of your element really enjoyed this one 🙏
Thanks, I’m looking for a flat roof rack and was thinking of getting the hood wrapped in carbon fiber. Just replaced all the ball joints and tie rod ends, changed all the fluids and had it aligned. Drives like new!!
@@C3Mods same here I've had my eye on the Adventure Roof Rack they have a sweet whole roof rack that I really want to get it. Just saving up. Nice man that carbon fiber would look sick. There's this place in my area called Premium Auto Styling they are in Riverside CA and I've been following their work on UA-cam man I would would to wrap my Element but I know it would be very expensive.
I have the lift kit out of California (ccm i think?) It's 3". I have had it installed in a 2010 awd for 10 years. Total for kit, install, and re allignment is $1600 to $2000 cdn. It doesn't affect stability or centre of gravity much. I use it at the cottage on dirt/gravel roads and offroad, & climb over most fallen trees with ease. Just replaced the front driveshafts after 10 years, so no, the change in shaft angle does not wear them out faster. *only use OEM shafts, the rebuilts will bind & are dangerous. I also tow boats & trailers regularly, and the original engine/tranny are still fine ar 250km. 235 tires will fit, but pending brand/small size differences some will rub in hard cornering or offroad. I found 225 the best fit. Great vehicle. Will be buying a '21, if they come out. Cheers.
Enjoyed your video. We have a 2008. Before that, we had a 2006 SC that was totaled, unfortunately. I should have taken the wheels and tires. I like the SC wheels better than any of the other custom wheels I have seen.
Thanks I have an 04 in black. I added American Racinq Torque Thrust II and Pioneer head unit with Apple Cat Play. I thought about the Jackson Racing Super Charger but wanted to see someone do it and get their feedback. I also thought about a turbocharger. I have also added rear roof spoiler and swapped both front and rear bumper covers to the black ones. Also painted calipers black with slotted rotors. Love your back ones though. Hope you do the super charger. Merry Christmas to you and yours 😎
Love the black! We had an 03 in black with blue metallic flake in it. It was sweet lookin. Supercharger probably won’t happen for a while, but I can dream. If I do, I’ll post it. Have a Merry Christmas!!
HAHA I LOVE THAT TYPER EMBLEM, THAT LOOKS COOL TO ME. I HAVE THE 21 TYPE R FK8 AND THE 07 ELEMENT SC ALSO. I THINK ILL GET THAT SAME HEADLIGHTS SOON. LOOKS GREAT MAN
Funny how this gets recommended now (I see that you’ve sold it). I don’t have an Element; I have an ‘04 CR-V (same platform and underpinnings) but I’ve driven plenty of them where I work and whether with the auto or manual they are very fun! I wish Honda stuck to making quirky little wagons.
i started mines....its a 2003 ex with 200k miles and it drives like a charm.....just did some fixes on it and cut the muffler....its loud asf....now that all the basic parts is good, imma add an intake, new susoension, and a small starter tune
Man this one is really nice well take care off. I have a 07 ex tango red AWD i will not change it for anything .I will keep it for long time . Future plans is to convert it into a camper
Awesome another channel with element content subbed! Nice element I just bought one 2 months ago blue 03 stick awd and loving it. Use it for handyman work and for fun, wanted to try stick shift so far so good. I also say to look at the v6 swap instead of turbo/supercharging it might be cheaper, faster, reliable. Merry Christmas 🎄!
Thanks! I agree about the V6 swap, but I just think the supercharger is wicked cool. Don’t need it to be stupid fast, that’s what the Corvette is for! Still on the fence though! Thanks for subbing, and you have a Merry Christmas too!!
Great car and video John! Those Elements are so cool. I'm looking to buy one, but they are all such high mileage around where I live. I'm just waiting on the right one to pop up for sale and I'll get it. However, I am also considering at CRV, but my 1st choice is a Element, so hopefully a good one will come around. :)
Great stuff. I'm seriously looking at obtaining some of those 18" SC wheels. Would you care to share what you used on your paint and black plastic bits? They look super sharp! Oh, and great tip on the back floor area. I've got carpet installed/set in mine (with cutouts for the seat clamps) but, cleaning it (vacuum and hose down)is an all day affair when you factor in drying time. Your solution looks much easier to manage.
I haven’t done anything special to the exterior other than Meguiar’s car wash soap and wax. I clay bar it every year and buff it about every 4. The plastic pieces I just wash and have tried every product on the market! I always make sure something is on them.
The armrest/storage that you have installed. Can you move the seats up and back independently or does the armrest prevent that? I would like to install an armrest storage box like the one in the video in my element. Where did you purchase it and was it difficult to install? Great video!
The armrest is a genuine Honda part. I found mine on Amazon. It is multi-adjustable so that where everyone you move the backrest, you can adjust the armrest so that it’s level. You can also move it straight up and it is removable as well if you want haul something Long between the seats.
You will not regret it I also have an 07 for 2years now best car ever like my friend in the video says not the coolest car but the best car for sure ,It’s up to the process to make it look cooler
I don’t have any paint chips, but it did get totaled after I got hit by a garbage truck! I had to paint a hood and door for it. But I’ve been painting for a long time. It also got hailed on twice and is full of dents! Hard to see in the video, but thank you! I do try to keep good care of it. The deflector on the hood keeps the chips away, I put that on the day I bought it.
@@thaibodian4017 About $1400 all in with center caps and Goodyear tires. But they were cheap. I got them at about $150 a piece 2 years ago. I ordered another set for my wife’s Pilot in December and they’re finally being delivered tomorrow. Every place I tried was out of stock. I finally got them from US Wheel Inc at $250 a piece. They’re are genuine Honda wheels, but are used. They refinished them for me. I also got center caps and TPSM for the Pilot to put in them. So with all that, I’m in for another $1400 WITH OUT tires! They must of got popular!!
I'm seeing an aftermarket console on eBay for $26.59(!) which allegedly fits the Element.....in all honesty, the armrest/console is less than perfect.....I installed one years ago when they were readily available, and it's good to have EXCEPT that when you flip it up, all your odds and ends you have stored in there go sliding around and get all jumbled up. Still, it's mostly worth having- good luck finding one!
New sub. Damn dude u r so cool. I gotta get one now. Love that vette too. U really take pride in your vehicles. I even like your running shoes. Brooks?
They have to offer an affiliate program for you to make money on UA-cam for someone’s products. It’s based on content, how long you’ve been doing it and followers. It’s a hassle. I just do it to cause it’s fun and to help others.
@@juniormintaddict Look at the info on the packages the bulbs come in at the auto parts store. They all lost the brightness (lumens) and how long they last compared to others. I have spend hundreds on bulbs, especially for my Honda Pilot that has at total of eight if you include the fog lamps.
Thanks! Just regular washings. Believe it or not, I don’t use anything fancy or expensive. Just Meguier’s car wash soap and spray wax. Once a year I clay bar it. That’s it! Just gotta keep up on it.
Did you notice a change in the handling after adding the Rear adjustable arms. The spec on the camber of the rear wheels seems to be -1.8/-0.3. My son's 2006 we just got with 170k seems to ride with an excessive amount of negative camber. Many say that Honda designed it that way for handling. What are you set at on the camber?
After it got to the point that the dealer couldn’t get in spec, I put them on and just had them realign it to factory settings. But, yes, after driving it so long with negative camber I could definitely tell the difference. And it wasn’t expensive. Plus when I would load the vehicle with the original control arms it made it even worse. So definitely a must-do upgrade. Plus tires last longer.
I really like your mods. I couldn't get hold of the headlamps on amazon. If u can give me direct link to the item. Thanks . While at it also front bumper n grills. Basically all direct links 😀
I don’t really have any direct links because I bought them off Amazon. The headlamps are AmerILite brand. You can go to their store on Amazon and search for them or Google them. The grilles are GrillCraft H1200-01B MX Series Grille Upper/Lower Insert Kit Steel Mesh Pattern Black Powder Coat Top Finish MX Series Grille Upper/Lower Insert Kit. Also bought off Amazon. Again, you can Google GrillCraft and see if they have a web site. The front fascia is a genuine Honda part. Part number 04711-SCV-A80ZC
What are your thoughts on having the 225/75 vs 235/70 tires on the stock rims? I am in the process of looking to replace these tires with cooper discover at3s and I can see that the 75s are clearly taller tires and slightly narrower, but I want to know if that will decrease the overall handling vs having the 235s on it.
No, it already has a high center of gravity and I use it to drive back and forth to work and as a utility vehicle. Rarely ever sees off road. I did lower it once and after a week I put it back to stock height. I agree they look cool though. I’ve seen some wicked rides especially with the E Camper, but I wouldn’t want to drive them on an every day basis.
@@C3Mods Ahhh Good point..I am moving to Arizona In October and getting an Element to Make into a camper car..Probably Shouldn't lift it any....Just get the AWD version
@@tallmandan3782 I think it’s actually closer to $5k. But yeah, AWD. That’s what I got. But it’s Honda’s smart AWD. The rear transfer case only engages when the front wheels start to slip. We also have a Pilot that’s true 4WD and has a killer 4 low. That’s what we take off road or camping. I don’t know why more people don’t. You see 4Runners, Land Cruisers, Jeep etc, but never a Pilot.
I didn’t do a video on the armrest. It’s pretty basic. Take one bolt out and put another one in. A lot of times I’ll ask the parts guy if he would copy the service manual pages for me. He always does.
May I ask where did u get that brake kit from? Also have you considered a k&N drop in filter? I’m not sure if it will give this brick better torque when driving at high speeds above 90 mph
@@markdesilva7207 Much better! The calipers are stock and I use ceramic brake pads. Definitely better braking. Especially on my wife’s Pilot. That’s. 6000lb vehicle and I used the ceramic carbon rotors on it.
I have actually sold it. Too many cars! It has about 75 cubic feet of space with the seats out and about 25 cubic feet with the rear seats in position. I liked it because of the tall ceiling. I have actually had motorcycles in it.
Just out of curiosity. How important is having the proper engine air filter? Asking bc normally Honda recommends owners stick with oem brands and the air filter being an oem item from them I want to know how does it compare to after market air filters? In particular, I’m referring to STP, puralator, FRAM. I have just changed mine for an STP air filter and as I did my research I cannot find any reviews on this brand air filter? It claims to filter 4x of microns and debris but only 90% of it! Am I doing any harm to my engine? Should I swap it out asap?
I have always used some type of plastic restorer since the day I bought it. Usually Armor-all or Meguirer’s Back to Black. It was always garaged too which helps a lot. After it started to get old I used Black Magic. It think it had a picture of a Jeep on it. I always put some on after every wash.
I bought that at Target. It has two USB ports in the plug that goes in the 12 volt aux port and two more on the remote piece you see above the storage tray. I kept all the wire bundled up and used two sided tape to mount it. I have one in my Pilot too. So the two front passengers have a cord and I ran the other part to the rear seats for the passengers.
I was wondering what kind of car it is, but I searched in Google and it turned out that this car was not issued in my country, but I liked it and wished it was in my country 💔@@C3Mods
Hey I really like your Honda Element. I have an 03 Element and it’s a great truck overall but the only downside is the performance aspect on it where I cannot easily go above 90 mph if needed. Have you reached top speed on this Element? I’ve only done 90 mph. Also how much better does the element handle with with 18” sc wheels? Any improvement in handling in terms of cornering ability? Is it a lot more stable at high speeds?
Yes, the wheels improved the handling significantly, but it still suffers from lack of power. New sway bar bushings and links also helped. I redline shifts all day driving it but don’t really get into upper highway speed. We’ve taken both our Elements on cross country trips many times and it’s just too much of a wind pusher to drive comfortably above 85-90 mph. Especially with a cross wind. We have an 08 Pilot for road trips now that cruises very easy at high speed. I just ordered 18”s for that as well.
John Villotti C3 Mods wow that is impressive to hear. Powerful is a really big downfall on this car. Well how many miles on your element? I recently poured a cataclean cleaner into my tank and now the throttle response in every speed in superb and my element has 155k miles. Also in regards to the handling, this is going to sound silly that I ask this but on this site, in which I will post a link, there are performance specs that grade the element in performance. As you can see, the element gets a 5/10 in the handling department. Provided that these are factory performance numbers. My question to you is how much of an improvement has the handling gone up compared to the original 5/10 score it received? Here is the link to the performance: consumerguide.com/used/2003-11-honda-element/
@@markdesilva7207 I have always driven my E to the absolute limit. I always take entrance and exit ramps at maximum speeds, and that was with the 16” wheels. I just had all new suspension bushings installed and well as engine and trans mounts, sway bar bushings and links and with the 18”s and lower profile tires it feels way tighter. I’m talking about 70-80 mph on and off ramps. As far as ranking it, it it was a 5 before it would rate it more of an 8 now. I’ve done nothing to it other than rims and tires. Everything else is all stock except the adjustable rear camber links. That also helps to put more camber in, but not a lot. I think it’s 1 or 2 degrees more than stock.
John Villotti C3 Mods so ur telling me this car handles exactly like a sports car? Say a 2006 Mazda 3 or a new 2016 civic(possibly the si)? Most people will say this is NOT a sports car
@@markdesilva7207 I would go as far as to say that, I’m just saying it handles better than I did. It’s still too heavy, underpowered and a wind pusher. But fresh suspension, better brakes and bigger wheels/low profile tires make the Element more than it was. I did upgrade the brakes and have new ball joints and tie rod ends so I’m very comfortable thrashing on it. But it’s definitely not in the same league as the cars you mentioned. Just better than it was.
@@C3Mods thnkyou so much boss☺️☺️☺️ did u change coil overs too? I see it become lower? What did u do how it become look slammed? Please advise again thnks so much🥰
@@mjdstv I had ordered a set of lowered coil overs from Maxpeedingrods and was very disappointed. They did have adjustable damper, but no rebound. After I had them installed, one of the shocks failed and destroyed itself. Luckily, I got them from Amazon and got my refund. It rode horrible, but they were cheap and that’s what you get when you buy junk. I’m sure there are better products out there that will give a decent ride, but I just put all my stock stuff back on. It’s more useful to me that way.
@@triplea6174 Not sure, I was looking at the UA-cam videos and reading the reviews. Seems like the company that came out with the swap had a kit for purchase but kinda went dark. One of the reviews says they finally replied with a price, but I think the V6 swap might be only for a manual???? Not sure. Mines an auto.
@@Crx018 LEDs in halogen housings glare and blind everyone else on the road while giving a marginal increase in output over a proper job. Installing LED/HID in housings designed for halogen bulbs is a hack, peasant way of “upgrading” the headlights. When in actuality it’s a downgrade over doing things the correct way which isn’t even hard or expensive. Halogen headlight housings require halogen bulbs for best output. You can’t aim glare. They put out pretty much all foreground output which isn’t really useful as a headlight.
Man, that ride is sharp .I really need to fix up my 03
Thanks!!
Thanks for sharing ideas bro. Keep these coming. I love my Element too. Arguably my best car I have ever had too.
I will, thanks!!
I am with you the Honda Element is an amazing and underrated vehicle. I too have an 2005 Element and a C4 😂. I hauled so much nasty stuff over the years, even killed my rear struts as a rest but no matter what nasty stuff I stored in it between weekends, when I cleaned it out never kept a nasty smell - was like a new car every cleaning - love having no carpets in my beater car 🥰
Awesome!
That is a really clean Element. Awesome.
Thanks! It’s hard to tell it was totaled twice from hail! Park it out in the sun for enough years and they start to work themselves out! LOL!
I’m in a manual wheelchair and this has been the Perfect vehicle for me . I really wish they would remake them.
I actually was googling handicapped Elements at one time. There are some really neat ones out there! I’m glad it works for you.
Your wish is coming veryyyy close to being answered I think. Lots of manufacturers bringing back their old cars that probably shouldn’t have been discontinued.
I would look forward to seeing a new one.
Bought a 2006 Element new back in the day. Been a great vehicle. Was thinking lately about getting something new. Instead, going the mod/upgrade route. Thanks for the detailed info!
Sounds like a good idea!!
Awesome build. Man I didn’t know they made the arm rest, that is gold!
Thanks! Yeah, definitely helps since there’s no center console.
Man. These elements are work horses. My 2011 is doing well all stock.
Gotta love ‘em!!
Nice element! I got mine 7yrs ago. She was a plain Jane. Did a few mods but nothing crazy. About to do a review on it soon on my channel. Best vehicle I've ever owned
I agree!!
Ya man, we have a 2006 Element. Great cars. Nice job on yours and gave me ideas.👍❤️
Thanks!!
There's my baby! AKA my "Steel Tent." Apart from the automatic transmission -- mine's manual. I have 200K on it now, with no end in sight. I like what you've done with yours. Except I cut holes in the rubber mat to expose those bars where the seats clip on. They make great tie-downs for heavy gear -- I don't want my cooler and etc. in the front seat with me in an accident. Many happy miles to you!
Thanks! Good advice! I love that you love it! It’s been my favorite car ever!
Great video!! I just bought my 09 Element yesterday and you gave me so many new ideas starting with the armrest and headlights!
Awesome!
Love my 2007 with 82000 miles on it......Best car I have ever owned
I agree!
I have that same GrillCraft on my 2007 SC model. I need to find some decent courtesy lights (auto-dimming)
Please recommend. The SC has those 2 push-on lights above. So I have NO LIGHTs when the door is opened.
THANKS for all of the great ideas. I haul my Drums (and my dogs) in this Amazing Cruizer. So Much SPACE.
I have since sold my E, but I’m not familiar with the SC interior. I think it’s weird there’s no courtesy light. Not really sure how to respond.
Sweet Element brother ! I love what you have done with it. I totally understand you when you say it's the coolest car to drive so many different things you can do with them. I drive our Element more than our new Accord haha. Can't wait to see more videos of your element really enjoyed this one 🙏
Thanks, I’m looking for a flat roof rack and was thinking of getting the hood wrapped in carbon fiber. Just replaced all the ball joints and tie rod ends, changed all the fluids and had it aligned. Drives like new!!
@@C3Mods same here I've had my eye on the Adventure Roof Rack they have a sweet whole roof rack that I really want to get it. Just saving up. Nice man that carbon fiber would look sick. There's this place in my area called Premium Auto Styling they are in Riverside CA and I've been following their work on UA-cam man I would would to wrap my Element but I know it would be very expensive.
@@ReadySetElement That sounds awesome! I’ll have to check that site out.
@@ReadySetElement I also want that roof rack its pretty pricey but definitely the best roof rack Out in the market for Honda element no doubt
I believe the roof rack is made in USA from Oregon
Your Honda Element Rocks!!! Thinking of doing the same thing to mine.
Thanks!
My brother just got a 2005 with the S/C rims on it. I going to share this video with him. Thanks for posting this up.
Any time!
You hauled all those elements in your Element and still it remains super clean and elemental.
Ha! Love it!
I have the lift kit out of California (ccm i think?) It's 3". I have had it installed in a 2010 awd for 10 years. Total for kit, install, and re allignment is $1600 to $2000 cdn. It doesn't affect stability or centre of gravity much. I use it at the cottage on dirt/gravel roads and offroad, & climb over most fallen trees with ease. Just replaced the front driveshafts after 10 years, so no, the change in shaft angle does not wear them out faster. *only use OEM shafts, the rebuilts will bind & are dangerous. I also tow boats & trailers regularly, and the original engine/tranny are still fine ar 250km. 235 tires will fit, but pending brand/small size differences some will rub in hard cornering or offroad. I found 225 the best fit. Great vehicle. Will be buying a '21, if they come out. Cheers.
That’s incredible! I love it!
Those wheels and tires look great!
Thanks!
Love the element, it's not for everyone
Couldn’t agree more!
Those wheels really stand out….I love them but you should paint them black because it’ll make your car look mad crazy in the most positive way ever.
That is a VERY clean E. Well done.
Thank you. Much appreciated.
Enjoyed your video. We have a 2008. Before that, we had a 2006 SC that was totaled, unfortunately. I should have taken the wheels and tires. I like the SC wheels better than any of the other custom wheels I have seen.
Me too!
Thanks I have an 04 in black. I added American Racinq Torque Thrust II and Pioneer head unit with Apple Cat Play. I thought about the Jackson Racing Super Charger but wanted to see someone do it and get their feedback. I also thought about a turbocharger. I have also added rear roof spoiler and swapped both front and rear bumper covers to the black ones. Also painted calipers black with slotted rotors. Love your back ones though.
Hope you do the super charger. Merry Christmas to you and yours 😎
Love the black! We had an 03 in black with blue metallic flake in it. It was sweet lookin. Supercharger probably won’t happen for a while, but I can dream. If I do, I’ll post it. Have a Merry Christmas!!
HAHA I LOVE THAT TYPER EMBLEM, THAT LOOKS COOL TO ME. I HAVE THE 21 TYPE R FK8 AND THE 07 ELEMENT SC ALSO. I THINK ILL GET THAT SAME HEADLIGHTS SOON. LOOKS GREAT MAN
Thanks, I appreciate it.
Thanks for this video. I’ve got a red 2005 with Darth Maul sitting on the dash where your BB8 is 👊😜
I wanted BB-8 plates, but they were taken!!
Funny how this gets recommended now (I see that you’ve sold it). I don’t have an Element; I have an ‘04 CR-V (same platform and underpinnings) but I’ve driven plenty of them where I work and whether with the auto or manual they are very fun! I wish Honda stuck to making quirky little wagons.
I do too! They’re the bomb!!
Awesome video thanks for sharing.
i started mines....its a 2003 ex with 200k miles and it drives like a charm.....just did some fixes on it and cut the muffler....its loud asf....now that all the basic parts is good, imma add an intake, new susoension, and a small starter tune
Nice! Sounds awesome!!
@@C3Mods super fun stuff🔥
Yeah, they’re cool cars!!
Man this one is really nice well take care off. I have a 07 ex tango red AWD i will not change it for anything .I will keep it for long time . Future plans is to convert it into a camper
There’s a lot of sweet camper conversions out there!!
Awesome another channel with element content subbed! Nice element I just bought one 2 months ago blue 03 stick awd and loving it. Use it for handyman work and for fun, wanted to try stick shift so far so good. I also say to look at the v6 swap instead of turbo/supercharging it might be cheaper, faster, reliable. Merry Christmas 🎄!
Thanks! I agree about the V6 swap, but I just think the supercharger is wicked cool. Don’t need it to be stupid fast, that’s what the Corvette is for! Still on the fence though! Thanks for subbing, and you have a Merry Christmas too!!
Great car and video John! Those Elements are so cool. I'm looking to buy one, but they are all such high mileage around where I live. I'm just waiting on the right one to pop up for sale and I'll get it. However, I am also considering at CRV, but my 1st choice is a Element, so hopefully a good one will come around. :)
Hope you find one!!
I actually sold mine with 250k on it for $6600. You’ll be hard pressed to find one with less than 100k on them. It is a Honda, and they run forever.
I like what you did with your Honda element👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👌🏾👌🏾
Can you give me a bit of information about where did you get your brakes
Those rotors and pads are from Power Stop. You can also shop R1 Concepts. The rest is all stock.
I love it 😻 man. It is nice 🚗
Thank you!
That is a really clean vehicle 👌
Thanks!
Great stuff. I'm seriously looking at obtaining some of those 18" SC wheels. Would you care to share what you used on your paint and black plastic bits? They look super sharp! Oh, and great tip on the back floor area. I've got carpet installed/set in mine (with cutouts for the seat clamps) but, cleaning it (vacuum and hose down)is an all day affair when you factor in drying time. Your solution looks much easier to manage.
I haven’t done anything special to the exterior other than Meguiar’s car wash soap and wax. I clay bar it every year and buff it about every 4. The plastic pieces I just wash and have tried every product on the market! I always make sure something is on them.
The armrest/storage that you have installed. Can you move the seats up and back independently or does the armrest prevent that? I would like to install an armrest storage box like the one in the video in my element. Where did you purchase it and was it difficult to install? Great video!
The armrest is a genuine Honda part. I found mine on Amazon. It is multi-adjustable so that where everyone you move the backrest, you can adjust the armrest so that it’s level. You can also move it straight up and it is removable as well if you want haul something Long between the seats.
going to buy a honda element soon! cool video to watch
You’ll love it! They’re so freakin’ awesome!!!
You will not regret it I also have an 07 for 2years now best car ever like my friend in the video says not the coolest car but the best car for sure ,It’s up to the process to make it look cooler
@@barberjourney3698 I love my E! It’s been totaled twice and I’ve fixed it and kept it!!
your element looks brand new!! i just bought mine 2007, have u ever fixed paint chips on yours? your wheels look amazin
I don’t have any paint chips, but it did get totaled after I got hit by a garbage truck! I had to paint a hood and door for it. But I’ve been painting for a long time. It also got hailed on twice and is full of dents! Hard to see in the video, but thank you! I do try to keep good care of it. The deflector on the hood keeps the chips away, I put that on the day I bought it.
Wire up the accent lights in those headlights to the DRL circuit in the dash fuse box and claim that DRL insurance discount.
Well that’s a great idea! Never thought of that! Thanks!
I love my 03 element
Love your E very every clean! Thanks for sharing brother!!
Thanks! 👍🏼
How much you paid total for those SC wheels?
@@thaibodian4017 About $1400 all in with center caps and Goodyear tires. But they were cheap. I got them at about $150 a piece 2 years ago. I ordered another set for my wife’s Pilot in December and they’re finally being delivered tomorrow. Every place I tried was out of stock. I finally got them from US Wheel Inc at $250 a piece. They’re are genuine Honda wheels, but are used. They refinished them for me. I also got center caps and TPSM for the Pilot to put in them. So with all that, I’m in for another $1400 WITH OUT tires! They must of got popular!!
Nice ,I like mine too , it's my road Warrior
It is the bomb!!
Looks great. If you run across a front passenger seat armrest (and mounting hardware) please let me know. I'm trying to add one to my '03.
Will do!
I'm seeing an aftermarket console on eBay for $26.59(!) which allegedly fits the Element.....in all honesty, the armrest/console is less than perfect.....I installed one years ago when they were readily available, and it's good to have EXCEPT that when you flip it up, all your odds and ends you have stored in there go sliding around and get all jumbled up. Still, it's mostly worth having- good luck finding one!
@@ogivecrush I just never flip mine up! Lol
Lol at 6:12. "I've hauled my wife..".
😂
New sub. Damn dude u r so cool. I gotta get one now. Love that vette too. U really take pride in your vehicles. I even like your running shoes. Brooks?
Pumas!
My favorite Honda.
Mine too!
Thanks for posting this. I just ordered the headlights. You should contact Amerilte, as they owe you some sort of referral kickback for the business.
Can you suggest which LED bulb will brighten up these headlights?
@@juniormintaddict I've been really happy with my Morimoto bulbs in my stock headlight housings.
Morimoto makes excellent products. Put them in my son’s C6
They have to offer an affiliate program for you to make money on UA-cam for someone’s products. It’s based on content, how long you’ve been doing it and followers. It’s a hassle. I just do it to cause it’s fun and to help others.
@@juniormintaddict Look at the info on the packages the bulbs come in at the auto parts store. They all lost the brightness (lumens) and how long they last compared to others. I have spend hundreds on bulbs, especially for my Honda Pilot that has at total of eight if you include the fog lamps.
That paint looks exceptional for the car age, how do you keep it so shiny?
Thanks! Just regular washings. Believe it or not, I don’t use anything fancy or expensive. Just Meguier’s car wash soap and spray wax. Once a year I clay bar it. That’s it! Just gotta keep up on it.
Did you notice a change in the handling after adding the Rear adjustable arms. The spec on the camber of the rear wheels seems to be -1.8/-0.3. My son's 2006 we just got with 170k seems to ride with an excessive amount of negative camber. Many say that Honda designed it that way for handling. What are you set at on the camber?
After it got to the point that the dealer couldn’t get in spec, I put them on and just had them realign it to factory settings. But, yes, after driving it so long with negative camber I could definitely tell the difference. And it wasn’t expensive. Plus when I would load the vehicle with the original control arms it made it even worse. So definitely a must-do upgrade. Plus tires last longer.
Nice work man I dig it.
Thanks!!
Those rear cambers makes a big difference?
Yes, as far as handling. Also, the factory pieces wear out and there’s no rear camber adjustment on the factory rear suspension.
Where you got them from .Nice!@@C3Mods
@@ari1234. I think I found them on Amazon. Not very expensive.
Must be a common thing with Elements . I had the Radio in my 04 kinda crap out on me, as well as the A/C
Never had any AC problems.
I own a black 07 element with same rims and im thinking of platic dip them soon (black)
I’ve heard of that! Sounds cool. Should protect them forever! I take mine off in the winter and put the 16s back on.
I really like your mods. I couldn't get hold of the headlamps on amazon. If u can give me direct link to the item. Thanks . While at it also front bumper n grills. Basically all direct links 😀
I don’t really have any direct links because I bought them off Amazon. The headlamps are AmerILite brand. You can go to their store on Amazon and search for them or Google them. The grilles are GrillCraft H1200-01B MX Series Grille Upper/Lower Insert Kit Steel Mesh Pattern Black Powder Coat Top Finish MX Series Grille Upper/Lower Insert Kit. Also bought off Amazon. Again, you can Google GrillCraft and see if they have a web site. The front fascia is a genuine Honda part. Part number 04711-SCV-A80ZC
@@C3Mods thanks much.... it's helpful
thanks for the update! what about that SuperCharger?
Well, I just sold it. So that’s not gonna happen now.
@@C3Mods please leave this video up.
@@Leoninmiami Absolutely!
What are your thoughts on having the 225/75 vs 235/70 tires on the stock rims? I am in the process of looking to replace these tires with cooper discover at3s and I can see that the 75s are clearly taller tires and slightly narrower, but I want to know if that will decrease the overall handling vs having the 235s on it.
Wider tires always add better handling, it’s just a matter of personal preference and how you will use your car.
Did ya ever think of putting a small 2 inch lift? I seen a few and it looks nice
No, it already has a high center of gravity and I use it to drive back and forth to work and as a utility vehicle. Rarely ever sees off road. I did lower it once and after a week I put it back to stock height. I agree they look cool though. I’ve seen some wicked rides especially with the E Camper, but I wouldn’t want to drive them on an every day basis.
@@C3Mods Ahhh Good point..I am moving to Arizona In October and getting an Element to Make into a camper car..Probably Shouldn't lift it any....Just get the AWD version
@@C3Mods That Ecamper would be amazing IF I could get it done for $2000..I think it's like $4000 isn't it?
@@tallmandan3782 I think it’s actually closer to $5k. But yeah, AWD. That’s what I got. But it’s Honda’s smart AWD. The rear transfer case only engages when the front wheels start to slip. We also have a Pilot that’s true 4WD and has a killer 4 low. That’s what we take off road or camping. I don’t know why more people don’t. You see 4Runners, Land Cruisers, Jeep etc, but never a Pilot.
@@C3Mods Yaaaa the Pilot goes Anywhere...My sister has the New 2021 and Even though it was $50,000 she offroads it a bit lok
Where’d you get the arm rest? Definitely need one of those lol
I actually ordered it from the dealer. Not sure if they carry them anymore. Hard finding accessories for my 08 Pilot.
Considering purchasing an Element. Can you have the tailgate down and still close the lift gate to haul lumber?
Yes, but you need to strap it down
@@C3Mods the lift gate or your boards?
@@marcusrawls2125 the lift gate. The boards too if you start getting into 12 and 16 foot lumber.
The car will fill up w exhaust fumes. Need to ride w all the windows open.
It is amazing Will Ferrell
I love ‘em!
Will Ferrel need a windscreen!
Do you have any link to follow? I would like to buy the arm rest in my 2005 element like you did in yours
I looked on Honda OEM parts websites and couldn't find them but I would love one too!
I didn’t do a video on the armrest. It’s pretty basic. Take one bolt out and put another one in. A lot of times I’ll ask the parts guy if he would copy the service manual pages for me. He always does.
Yes; is there a link for the armrest please? Tried looking on the Honda parts page and couldn't find it.
I believe it’s been discontinued from Honda
@@cepolt I believe it’s been discontinued from Honda.
May I ask where did u get that brake kit from? Also have you considered a k&N drop in filter? I’m not sure if it will give this brick better torque when driving at high speeds above 90 mph
I got the brake rotors from R1 Concepts.
John Villotti C3 Mods link?
How are those brakes compared to the stock ones?
@@markdesilva7207 Much better! The calipers are stock and I use ceramic brake pads. Definitely better braking. Especially on my wife’s Pilot. That’s. 6000lb vehicle and I used the ceramic carbon rotors on it.
@@markdesilva7207 ua-cam.com/users/JohnVillottiC3Mods
Hello , do you still have your element ? I’m looking at one nearby to buy . Could you give me any information on the depth of the cargo space ? Thanks
I have actually sold it. Too many cars! It has about 75 cubic feet of space with the seats out and about 25 cubic feet with the rear seats in position. I liked it because of the tall ceiling. I have actually had motorcycles in it.
Thanks , I found a video where the guy goes over the cargo space size . Did you like the element , seems very practical .
Great information, thank you.
You’re welcome.
Nice.
Thanks!
I know this was 2 years ago, but where did you get your key fob from?
Amazon
Ace hardware
My 2007 has 199,000. Runs like a top
Just out of curiosity. How important is having the proper engine air filter? Asking bc normally Honda recommends owners stick with oem brands and the air filter being an oem item from them I want to know how does it compare to after market air filters? In particular, I’m referring to STP, puralator, FRAM. I have just changed mine for an STP air filter and as I did my research I cannot find any reviews on this brand air filter? It claims to filter 4x of microns and debris but only 90% of it! Am I doing any harm to my engine? Should I swap it out asap?
I’m sure Honda is just trying to sell you a Honda filter. I use K&N on everything.
John Villotti C3 Mods any noticeable performance gains with the k and n drop in?
@@markdesilva7207 Not really. Just peace of mind.
I use a Wix engine Air Filter on my Element. They're decent.
Skyler Zumi any difference in throttle response compared to the stock air filter?
What did you do to get your textured panels dark(non faded). Mine are fades and when I do put something on them, it doesn’t last long
I have always used some type of plastic restorer since the day I bought it. Usually Armor-all or Meguirer’s Back to Black. It was always garaged too which helps a lot. After it started to get old I used Black Magic. It think it had a picture of a Jeep on it. I always put some on after every wash.
That panels are also pretty cheap. You can buy them for less than $100 a piece on Amazon.
John Villotti C3 Mods Thanks for the response. That’s the same stuff I have used..I’m debating painting them with a spray liner
The Honda site says that console armrest does not fit your 2005 Honda. I want to put one in my 2006 do that have to be modified to fit?
Nope. Fits perfect!
It’s just one bolt. That’s it.
I just bought one for $63 online 08u89-scv 181 . I hope that’s the right one.
Wow nice car!
Thank you! I dig it!
Where are the links to all the parts you talked about?
Click the down arrow next to the title on the right.
How did you do the USB ports?
I bought that at Target. It has two USB ports in the plug that goes in the 12 volt aux port and two more on the remote piece you see above the storage tray. I kept all the wire bundled up and used two sided tape to mount it. I have one in my Pilot too. So the two front passengers have a cord and I ran the other part to the rear seats for the passengers.
You have a link for the Matt in back
It’s a genuine Honda accessory, and unfortunately they are not available anymore from the dealer.
can you fit 8x4 drywall/plywood?
No, it’s just shy of 4 feet wide. I use the roof rack I put on later with a 4x8 sheet of ply wood underneath.
How did you get the grills I’ll look for them for element I do like that look
I believe I got them off of Amazon. Let me check.
Grillcraft H1200-01B MX
@@C3Mods could not find the grills on Amazon Just wondering if you could be a little bit more pacific
@@kevinpina3331 I checked also and it says they’re not available at this time. You’ll probably have to go to the company website.
@@C3Mods thank you Really appreciate it thanks I’ll give them a try
You should add lift... bigger tires.....
I was able to fit 2 washing machine on my honda element
Right?! It’s awesome!!
too bad you sold it. Very Clean.
Too many cars. Something had to go.
Great video
Thanks!
Is still looks like a tangerine breadbox after all of your upgrades.
I know! It’s great if you like tangerine bread boxes.
Pls. put interior lights on when showing inside upgrades.
Hard to see as is -
Do you live next to the freeway?
Close
Nice mods
Thanks
What is this cars Where do companies share?
I’m not sure I understand your question. It’s a Honda Element.
I was wondering what kind of car it is, but I searched in Google and it turned out that this car was not issued in my country, but I liked it and wished it was in my country 💔@@C3Mods
@@Tib6i That’s too bad. It’s an awesome car. I was disappointed they stopped making them.
@@C3Mods
Man I miss that car! Just got rear ended set week. Totaled my 03 element. Idk if I should get this or a new car(2020 Camry)
Man, that sucks. Sorry to hear it. Cars are crazy expensive now, new or used! Good luck on your search.
Hey I really like your Honda Element. I have an 03 Element and it’s a great truck overall but the only downside is the performance aspect on it where I cannot easily go above 90 mph if needed. Have you reached top speed on this Element? I’ve only done 90 mph. Also how much better does the element handle with with 18” sc wheels? Any improvement in handling in terms of cornering ability? Is it a lot more stable at high speeds?
Yes, the wheels improved the handling significantly, but it still suffers from lack of power. New sway bar bushings and links also helped. I redline shifts all day driving it but don’t really get into upper highway speed. We’ve taken both our Elements on cross country trips many times and it’s just too much of a wind pusher to drive comfortably above 85-90 mph. Especially with a cross wind. We have an 08 Pilot for road trips now that cruises very easy at high speed. I just ordered 18”s for that as well.
John Villotti C3 Mods wow that is impressive to hear. Powerful is a really big downfall on this car. Well how many miles on your element? I recently poured a cataclean cleaner into my tank and now the throttle response in every speed in superb and my element has 155k miles. Also in regards to the handling, this is going to sound silly that I ask this but on this site, in which I will post a link, there are performance specs that grade the element in performance. As you can see, the element gets a 5/10 in the handling department. Provided that these are factory performance numbers. My question to you is how much of an improvement has the handling gone up compared to the original 5/10 score it received? Here is the link to the performance: consumerguide.com/used/2003-11-honda-element/
@@markdesilva7207 I have always driven my E to the absolute limit. I always take entrance and exit ramps at maximum speeds, and that was with the 16” wheels. I just had all new suspension bushings installed and well as engine and trans mounts, sway bar bushings and links and with the 18”s and lower profile tires it feels way tighter. I’m talking about 70-80 mph on and off ramps. As far as ranking it, it it was a 5 before it would rate it more of an 8 now. I’ve done nothing to it other than rims and tires. Everything else is all stock except the adjustable rear camber links. That also helps to put more camber in, but not a lot. I think it’s 1 or 2 degrees more than stock.
John Villotti C3 Mods so ur telling me this car handles exactly like a sports car? Say a 2006 Mazda 3 or a new 2016 civic(possibly the si)? Most people will say this is NOT a sports car
@@markdesilva7207 I would go as far as to say that, I’m just saying it handles better than I did. It’s still too heavy, underpowered and a wind pusher. But fresh suspension, better brakes and bigger wheels/low profile tires make the Element more than it was. I did upgrade the brakes and have new ball joints and tie rod ends so I’m very comfortable thrashing on it. But it’s definitely not in the same league as the cars you mentioned. Just better than it was.
I have a 2010 in mint condition
Great cars!!
Hello what size of the wheels and tires?
The wheels are stock Honda SC rims and are 18x7. The tires are also the factory size and are 255/55/18.
I’m sorry, they’re 225/55/18. Not 255.
@@C3Mods thnkyou so much boss☺️☺️☺️ did u change coil overs too? I see it become lower? What did u do how it become look slammed? Please advise again thnks so much🥰
@@mjdstv I had ordered a set of lowered coil overs from Maxpeedingrods and was very disappointed. They did have adjustable damper, but no rebound. After I had them installed, one of the shocks failed and destroyed itself. Luckily, I got them from Amazon and got my refund. It rode horrible, but they were cheap and that’s what you get when you buy junk. I’m sure there are better products out there that will give a decent ride, but I just put all my stock stuff back on. It’s more useful to me that way.
@@mjdstv I heard BC coilover makes good quality product for the E
Just do a v6 swap. Will be faster than supercharged k24
I do like the E that the guy put the Pilot V6 in. That’s sweet!
How much you think that would cost?
@@triplea6174 Not sure, I was looking at the UA-cam videos and reading the reviews. Seems like the company that came out with the swap had a kit for purchase but kinda went dark. One of the reviews says they finally replied with a price, but I think the V6 swap might be only for a manual???? Not sure. Mines an auto.
GGZ
saying it's not cool is stupid. It's nothing but cool! Just look at it!
Thank you!!!
@@C3Mods i just bought one too, why? it's fucking cool! lol
Killer E
Thanks!
No, you can’t put a LED bulb in those garbage junk housings. Those things are trash.
i exect nothing less from someone with a type r badge on their element
@@ollyolyoxenfreeDon’t be such hater, the badge is a clearly a joke.
why are they junk ? have you had any on your E ?
@@Crx018 LEDs in halogen housings glare and blind everyone else on the road while giving a marginal increase in output over a proper job. Installing LED/HID in housings designed for halogen bulbs is a hack, peasant way of “upgrading” the headlights. When in actuality it’s a downgrade over doing things the correct way which isn’t even hard or expensive. Halogen headlight housings require halogen bulbs for best output. You can’t aim glare. They put out pretty much all foreground output which isn’t really useful as a headlight.
Very nice. I have a 2009 for sale if anyone is interested.
Like everything but the Type R emblem. Too ricey for me.
Yeah, it’s kinda an inside joke. It’s funny how many people actually ask about it! 😂
@@C3Mods Maybe Type S lols
@@JoshuaIS1 ha! Right?!
Having just bout a ‘05 element, I have to say, our ‘95 Camry wagon 4 cylinder is a much better car😊
As long as you’re happy.
apples oranges
bigger rims do not give you a better ride quality you are delusional
Ok
Smaller sidewalls are better on road, larger sidewalls are better off road. This can make a huge difference in handling.
@@C3ModsNice Element