Modifying Honda CR-V 2007

GTO · 27th December 2007, 09:58

The CRV is a neatly-balanced soft roader. Do NOT opt for heavy mods like a ECU remap etc, which may potentially have negative side effects.

I think a Greddy header kit and an intake system should be enough. Of course, you can always upgrade the rubber too.

Abix · 27th December 2007, 10:40

Congrats on the new CRV bro, now im from a completely different school of thought, since it's a SUV i would have rather gone for cosmetic mods than performance ones , so i would have lowered the CRV and opted for larger 18 or 19 inchers on low pro rubber. Sure it would have made the ride a tad bit uncomfy but i feel these two things would get your car turning heads. But now i see that you are from Guwahati so not so sure on the road condition there. Just my two cents

DocG · 27th December 2007, 10:58

hmmm don't such mods defeat the purpose of an SUV? especially one as capable as the new CRV...go cosmetic in this sense...I personally hate the front end of the vehicle...it looks like a manatee :P

Akshay1234 · 27th December 2007, 11:01

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Originally Posted by DocG

hmmm don't such mods defeat the purpose of an SUV? especially one as capable as the new CRV...go cosmetic in this sense...I personally hate the front end of the vehicle...it looks like a manatee :P

how would a free flow and an airfilter defeat the purpose of an suv?

razor4077 · 27th December 2007, 11:28

Would suggest you wait a while before modding the CRV. As some have mentioned, it has immense power on tap in stock form. Despite its bulk, it is one of the fastest stock cars on the road. Drive it for a while (2nd servicing/ 5000 km as someone suggested), and then if you feel you crave more power, do the mods. Be advised that mods like an FFE will in all likelihood void the warranty, and for a CBU like the CRV, I think the warranty is very important.
From personal experience, I'd suggest you upgrade the rubber... the stock tyres aren't up to the mark IMHO.
Keep us updated, and all the best.

DocG · 27th December 2007, 11:51

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

how would a free flow and an airfilter defeat the purpose of an suv?

SUVs are not for having a raspier exhaust note, or high on road performance! They're meant to go off road, not to race on it...

avmaxfan · 27th December 2007, 13:13

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Originally Posted by DocG

SUVs are not for having a raspier exhaust note, or high on road performance! They're meant to go off road, not to race on it...

Ya but the CR-V isnt really very comfortable off road.Its nowhere as capable off the road as say a grand vitara.Its more car like and has great performance.Its city born and city bred

As far as other questions go,I am not very keen on getting exterior mods.I like the stock look and it really looks great in white.I have gone for a few accessories like Door Visor,Exhaust Pipe Finisher,Fog Light Garnish, Front Lower Garnish,Interior Panels,Rear Lower Garnish, Front Lower Trim,Rear Lower Trim,Running Boards,Side Step Garnish,Tail Gate Spoiler,Wheel Lock Nuts.Pics below:

avmaxfan · 27th December 2007, 13:17

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Originally Posted by razor4077

Would suggest you wait a while before modding the CRV. As some have mentioned, it has immense power on tap in stock form. Despite its bulk, it is one of the fastest stock cars on the road. Drive it for a while (2nd servicing/ 5000 km as someone suggested), and then if you feel you crave more power, do the mods. Be advised that mods like an FFE will in all likelihood void the warranty, and for a CBU like the CRV, I think the warranty is very important.
From personal experience, I'd suggest you upgrade the rubber... the stock tyres aren't up to the mark IMHO.
Keep us updated, and all the best.

I really agree with that.Its a damn good car and fast too.

Ya i am planning to go for michelin latitude tour stock size 225/65 R17.
I will definitely keep you updated and you can expect 100s of pics once i get the delivery

.Damn waiting period

27th December 2007, 09:58	#16
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,799 Thanked: 321,052 Times View My Garage	The CRV is a neatly-balanced soft roader. Do NOT opt for heavy mods like a ECU remap etc, which may potentially have negative side effects. I think a Greddy header kit and an intake system should be enough. Of course, you can always upgrade the rubber too.
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27th December 2007, 10:40	#17
Abix BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 315 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Congrats on the new CRV bro, now im from a completely different school of thought, since it's a SUV i would have rather gone for cosmetic mods than performance ones , so i would have lowered the CRV and opted for larger 18 or 19 inchers on low pro rubber. Sure it would have made the ride a tad bit uncomfy but i feel these two things would get your car turning heads. But now i see that you are from Guwahati so not so sure on the road condition there. Just my two cents
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27th December 2007, 10:58	#18
DocG BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai - Singapore - Cali - Sydney - S.Korea Posts: 870 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	hmmm don't such mods defeat the purpose of an SUV? especially one as capable as the new CRV...go cosmetic in this sense...I personally hate the front end of the vehicle...it looks like a manatee :P
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27th December 2007, 11:28	#20
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,881 Thanked: 300 Times View My Garage	Would suggest you wait a while before modding the CRV. As some have mentioned, it has immense power on tap in stock form. Despite its bulk, it is one of the fastest stock cars on the road. Drive it for a while (2nd servicing/ 5000 km as someone suggested), and then if you feel you crave more power, do the mods. Be advised that mods like an FFE will in all likelihood void the warranty, and for a CBU like the CRV, I think the warranty is very important. From personal experience, I'd suggest you upgrade the rubber... the stock tyres aren't up to the mark IMHO. Keep us updated, and all the best.
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