Ridgeline Street Sport Concept

Dear Honda,

Please take the postive public reaction to this concept, and make a production version as close to it as possible.

I think Honda should make this truck as a new trim level like the Civic SI, RSX Type-S, etc. However, I know that for those cars, the new trim level includes an engine upgrade as well, and this might not be possible for the Ridgeline. If possible, they should NOT make this into a Honda Factory Performance or A-Spec package simply bolted onto a regular Ridgeline.

Things I think that should be carried over from the Street Sport Concept are the front bumper/grille (NOT SIMPLY A BUMPER LIP), sideskirts, rear bumper, fender flares that flow into the bumpers, trim around the bed, bed cover (that is relatively easy to remove/install), upgraded wheels, and perhaps a "sportier" suspension. I realize things like side-exit exhaust, automatic bed cover, the trim pieces inside the bed, widened track, and upgraded brakes are not realistic, but that's ok. Also, I realize that very little, if none of the interior modifications would be carried over. The sporty steering wheel from the TSX would be nice though.

I know this sporty truck would not appeal to everyone, but I believe a strong market for sporty pickup trucks exists, as evidenced by competitor vehicles such as the Toyota Tacoma X-Runner, Chevy Silverado SS, Dodge Ram SRT-10, and Ford F-150 Lightning (although their financial situation has forced them to discontinue this model). An increase in engine performace would be ideal, but not necessary in my case.

If you make this truck, I WILL buy one.

I hear Honda is seriously considering public reaction in making a decision, so please respond if you love this truck!

~Dan

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I'm with you! I'd trade mine in if they offered something like that! I'd be willing to pay the premium for it too, especially if engine and suspension upgrades were included. I could see paying mid 40's for a truck like that easy (less than the SRT10, since I don't see them matching the output of the V-10).

I would also be pretty happy to be able to by an HFP package to get a similar look if the price was right.

"I know this sporty truck would not appeal to everyone"

Are you kidding! I want the spoiler on the tailgate of the truck and the roof! :cool: I like the blue lights as well! I'll redo my tonneau cover to have that one! I can transform my truck to that if I can find out where to get the plastic molding from!

I would absolutely sell my current RL and buy this.

+1 or 2 here too.

Talk about a no brainer! Love my truck, but........Hell yes I'd buy one! As long as black isn't the only color choice that is!

Wow, I like this SSC.
I have been thinking about getting a RTL with Navi and towing package soon.
But, I can wait till this one comes out since my Jeep is still running fine.
Thanks for sharing these photos.:)

I'd put this next to Ridgena in a heart beat. :p

You can definately add me to this want list!!!

Put me down for one! I am still shopping.

I think this should be the H&A April special, anyone else? :D

I would get one. Just make sure we can hook up a hitch to it. Also leave the bed like normal so I can put stuff in there but everything else is great. Love the toper on that thing. I love the look of that truck.

Great Looking Truck.. But How About Upgraded Performance Also? If They Could Do That Then I'll Trade Mine In A Heartbeat.

That is a nice looking truck and even the wife agrees. Needs at least 300hp / 350 torque and the bed should be extended another foot.

Honda should build it but never will

Who makes these add-on. If they are like the fender flairs someone should be able to reproduce them. I would add them to my RL if they were made available. The spoiler on the tailgate and roof looks great.

Gimme a turbo diesel,DRL's,simple in/out 4x4 drive system.Let it pull 10,000#,take the money.oooohhhhhhh made in USA.

I like the wheels. Where can you buys those?

I love everything minus the "wide-body"... Especially the bed cover and spoiler... Wheels are to drool over!

I would definitely have to get a second job, but yes, I would buy one !!!

I forgot to mention the steering wheel....


Point me in the direction of where to get these parts being that this truck will most likely NOT be produced.

If it helps any......

Street Sport Concept Ridgeline

The Street Sport Concept Ridgeline project from American Honda explores the sport truck possibilities of the new 2006 Ridgeline pickup. The front and rear bumpers have been restyled, incorporating concept LED fog lights in the front and an integrated tow hitch in the rear. An aerodynamic fixed tonneau cover features remote power operation for the lid and the tailgate. The exterior color is a custom Honda color called Asphalt Shock Metallic. Track is widened in front and rear, and 22-in. 2-piece wheels with 305/40R-22 tires fill out the fenders. The Street Sport Concept Ridgeline is lowered 1 in. with prototype Honda advanced performance springs and struts, and braking is augmented by six-piston Brembo front brakes and four-piston rear brakes. The interior is modified with custom suede and leather trim, Recaro seats in front and rear, and LED lighting accents.

Powertrain Modifications

Prototype high-flow, acoustically tuned aluminum side-pipe exhaust system

Prototype Honda advanced performance springs and struts


Chassis/Suspension Modifications

Front track increased 50 mm

Rear track increased 70 mm

Brembo 380x34 mm front brakes with six-piston calipers

Brembo 355x32 mm rear brakes with four-piston calipers

Custom 2-piece two tone black/silver wheels, 22x10

305/40WR-22 BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW-2 tires


Exterior Modifications

Restyled front bumper with concept LED fog lights

Restyled rear bumper with integrated and concealed tow hitch

Wide side rocker panels with integrated aluminum side pipe exhaust

Widened and restyled fenders

Aerodynamic fixed tonneau coer with remote powered lid and tailgate operation

Integrated cabin sport valance and C-pillar trim

Custom Honda-developed Asphalt Shock Metallic paint


Interior Modifications


Recaro sport seats in front and rear

Custom 7-in. video monitors installed on back of front seats

Custom instrument panel trimmed in black leather and suede with satin aluminum trim

Custom door panels trimmed with suede and leather with LED accent lights and aluminum mesh speaker covers

Full cabin-length floor console with cup holders, rear climate control vents, front and rear power outlets, front and rear seat heater switches, rear DVD players and Sony Playstation game system, cabin lighting controls and power rear tailgate and tonneau cover control, LED accent lights

Custom suede ceiling trim with “Galaxy View” insert finished in high gloss onyx black with LED spot lights

Custom sheered velour “mohair” carpet and leather floormats with aluminum badges

3-spoke sport steering wheel design

Aluminum pedals

9-speaker enhanced dynamic sound system

Rear view camera integrated into Honda Navigation system

Remote opening for all four doors and rear tailgate/tonneau cover


Somebody has to know somebody, to get the manufacturer of some of these parts.

when is honda going to make this truck available for us. Its been what a over a year now since the first time we saw this truck. I would buy this truck in a heartbeat. Honda were are you. You show us this truck and yet do not even make any of the parts available to use. At least give me the rims and tonneau cover. Please

I would buy one of these in a flash. :)

Nice:cool:

That is what attracted me to the Ridgeline. I didn't pay any attention to it prior to Sema.

Give me mine in Aberdeen Green! I LOVE the front end.

I would buy that truck in a heartbeat! The only thing I would change is the shifter knob... please put a triptronic shifter on the floor, and give the transmission firm shifts!

Yes Yes Yes, I will take one of those, thank you !!!!!

Gimme one now please.....Beautiful...really beautiful.

I would trade in my 07 for one.

Very cool! I would hope that although there seems to be not much left off in terms of accessories - there would still be room to add-on/upgrade/customize so there could still be some sort of individuality between mine and the other trillion you would sell! ;)

The only thing I would say is, read the other posts on this forum about control knob/switch positioning! :mad: The Lights, VSA & other switches that are dang near just above the freakin' emergency brake are a bit out of place in the natural flow of safe utilization.

However, GIMME ONE! :D

After seeing the truck up close at the ROC meet, I like the outside. The inside, specifically from the back seat to the back of the truck including the bed would make me take a pass on the truck.

How much do you think it would sell for? I'm thinking $55K.

At the very least they could offer the six piston big brake kit and those kewl looking fogs……

How much do you think it would sell for? I'm thinking $55K.

Someone mentioned at the ROC meet that Honda has about twice that much in it. I'd think somewhere around $80k would be more in the ballpark. I'm not saying that it's worth that much but that would be my guess. If they ever decide to crush it like most manufacturers do with their prototypes after a certain amount of time, I would love to have the entire front end forward of the hood. It looks kind close to our trucks but is really a lot different. It's more aggressive than the production models. See how the hood lines follow all the way to the bottom of the front end. Very nice. If Honda had marketed this front end on the RL vs. the one that we all got, Ridgeline sales would be twice what they are right now. IMHO Honda blew it by not offering this front end. If they did offer this front end as an aftermarket item and it would bolt up, I would swap mine out.

I'd also really like those LED fog lights.

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I concur! Honda should offer this nose job as the “2009 facelift”

I'd like to find the aluminum mesh speaker grille covers. They would match up nicely with the dash trim, doncha think?

The one in St. Louis that I liked was about 15' to the west.;)
Signed,
Geo Joe Bob Tech

PS: Both have about the same chance of actual production. Somewhere between slim and none.

Nice to see the all out jobs and then to see the common man come in and do something similar and for a fraction of the cost; gotta love the world we live in.

Well Someone put this RL together.. Who did this? How do we get in touch with these people? There must be a way to contact the people who built the mods and find out if these mods are available to us. What do you think?

At the St Louis Meet I fell in love with the Street Sport Concept.
I did love the outside of the truck in the front & in the back but not the cover. I could live with the front seats but not the rear non folding only 2 passengers in the back.

At the St Louis Meet I fell in love with the Street Sport Concept.
I did love the outside of the truck in the front & in the back but not the cover. I could live with the front seats but not the rear non folding only 2 passengers in the back.

I agree. Here are the best 2 rear interior pictures that I took. I think that this back seat configuration it has it's place in a show truck but not in production.

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I also like the steering wheel on this truck better than the one that we got.

BTW - It hasn't been discussed a lot around here but I hate the way that the steering wheel blocks the damn instrument panel. Am I the only one who has this problem? I can't see the gas gauge at all when I'm driving. It takes a concerted lean to the side to see what the engine temperature is or how much gas is in the truck.

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I am getting a terrible notion to try fabricating a pair of these goobers... Maybe even two pair...

One other question: What are the extra buttons on the steering wheel (at 4 o'clock)?

One other question: What are the extra buttons on the steering wheel (at 4 o'clock)?

The Ejection Seat and the 50 cal in the grill :eek:

Bond. James Bond. :cool:

If I remember right, one is the button for the auto bed cover.

I had to laugh when I asked the guy to turn on the fog lights and you couldn't hardly see them light up and he admitted they were really more for looks than funtion.

I think they could sell some but I think it would be limited to the big cities like LA, LV, Houston, Miami, and the like. I think they would sell far more of the off road version (especially if they offered 1-2 other colors besides the pea green).

Recent history shows that only a small number of those saying they would buy a concept-to-production actually pull the trigger and plop down the hefty premium. The others out now are not hitting any sales records, and the market for big gas eating performance rides is shrinking. Yes they will sell, but not enough to waste special die's and precious manufacturing lines on. At best it would be a loss. Maybe an increase in modding manufacturers selling the kits for this would satisfy the hunger for a performance RL.
I love the concept, but It would not be my next truck....

T