2009 Ridgeline Spy Photos!!

[djeaux]

Didn't they post those pictures last year as spy photos of the 2008 Ridgeline?

[k757]

Originally Posted by djeaux

Didn't they post those pictures last year as spy photos of the 2008 Ridgeline?

hahaah, aren't those the same ones from 2006? (Gary Flint and his crew are likely laughing..... )

[jimmychoi]

From what I've read, the drive train won't likely support(reliably-longterm) 300HP...with gas prices about to hit $4.00/gall., I'd be a fan of VCM...but I guess that doesn't apply to me because I've already bought...

[spun07RTX]

Originally Posted by pennfootball71

According to Autoblog on the Diesel
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/04/h...ith-v6-diesel/

"The vehicles identified by Fukui as being the likely recipients of a V6 diesel are the Ridgeline pickup, Pilot SUV and Odyssey minivan, with Acura's MDX also being a candidate for oil-burning power.

The V6 engine is currently under development and will likely debut sometime after Honda introduces their 2.2-liter diesel in 2009."

repost - that article is from dec 2006

[geotech]

Originally Posted by jimmychoi

From what I've read, the drive train won't likely support(reliably-longterm) 300HP...with gas prices about to hit $4.00/gall., I'd be a fan of VCM...but I guess that doesn't apply to me because I've already bought...

My theory is, because of how adamant the designers are about not doing any mods, the vehicle is at the stress point for structural integrity anyway. Engineered to the max for fuel economy and stability. Therefore, it can't take lifts or more torque or larger wheels or non Michelin tires or even changes to the tailgate. The boys in Ohio should be congratulated for producing a vehicle that is at its engineering limits and is still an excellent niche vehicle, provided it is kept as is. And no, I didn't say "niche" like it's a bad thing.

[ChrisM]

I started this thread as a joke over 2 weeks ago and still no spy shots and I think I now know why.

[X-Brawn]

Originally Posted by ChrisM

I started this thread as a joke over 2 weeks ago and still no spy shots and I think I now know why.

Maybe your user title should be "Useless Information Propagator," instead of "Useless Information Moderator."

[avenger]

Originally Posted by geotech

My theory is, because of how adamant the designers are about not doing any mods, the vehicle is at the stress point for structural integrity anyway. Engineered to the max for fuel economy and stability. Therefore, it can't take lifts or more torque or larger wheels or non Michelin tires or even changes to the tailgate.

Also, the point re: the max fuel economy can be seen when you look at the way the windshield wipers were designed as compared to the Pilot. The RL buried the wipers in a deep well to get them totally out of the airflow. This contributes to the snow problems some people experience (I have talked to many RL owners who have had some bad experience with wipers / snow as opposed to a ton of Pilot owners who have had zero problems in this area).

[avenger]

Originally Posted by geotech

My theory is, because of how adamant the designers are about not doing any mods, the vehicle is at the stress point for structural integrity anyway. Engineered to the max for fuel economy and stability. Therefore, it can't take lifts or more torque or larger wheels or non Michelin tires or even changes to the tailgate. The boys in Ohio should be congratulated for producing a vehicle that is at its engineering limits and is still an excellent niche vehicle, provided it is kept as is. And no, I didn't say "niche" like it's a bad thing.

Originally Posted by UOVB

So, the Ridgeline is one sturdy beast, which means the other comment (wish I could remember what post I saw it in) that Ridge is maxed at the edge of it's structural limits isn't valid.

UOVB, is that the post you were looking for ?

[ChiTownRidge]

Originally Posted by ChrisM

I started this thread as a joke over 2 weeks ago and still no spy shots and I think I now know why.

No more ridgy?