[Apb486]

Just made the same change from 17 white to 21 white. Enjoy.

 

[SEW]

Monitor temps and post, please. Congrats on the ‘22👍👍…..you may be the 1st here to get one.

I will. On my 100 mile trip home from the dealer, I noticed exactly where the indicated temp needle was.
Just a hunch: I do not think the VCMuzzler will deactivate Idle Stop, but that button certainly does.

 

[SEW]

Just made the same change from 17 white to 21 white. Enjoy.

I think the difference in our two trucks is “1”.

 

[Apb486]

Had mine 2 weeks, so no real difference, same upgrade in reality. Enjoy the 9spd. Very different experience.

 

[SEW]

I prefer the 9 speed. It seems slightly more refined overall. Like the new tires. It does have a more agressive look, more truck like. It could be the 82,000 miles , but the seats feel more supportive.

 

[Apb486]

Certainly more refined and quiet. Think the 9spd is learning my style, feels a lot quicker now than day 1. Otherwise, the Ridge is still a Ridge and i'm more than happy with it.

 

[HRL383]

The 9 speed tranny is quieter than the 6?

 

[Apb486]

The whole vehicle is and mine's a Sport, base model. Feels a little slower off the line but way less drama.

 

[HRL383]

New tires are quieter than old tires.

 

[Apb486]

Not just the tires. Engine noise much quieter, maybe they added some sound proofing.

 

[HRL383]

Got hood insulation pics? Year to year change info is beneficial . Motors should be the same.

 

[Apb486]

Insulation looks the same, I guess steel vs alum may make a difference. The big difference is when you step on it a bit. 17 roared and the vtec was clear, much less drama with the 21 so it feels slower, but maybe it isn't much

 

[SEW]

The hood is significantly heavier. Yes, the transmission‘s shifting seems smoother. Overall, it just seems quieter.
Comparing a 4 1/2 year old , 82,000 mile vehicle with a brand new vehicle may not be truly representative of the actual differences. However, I have kept it like new. Even the Carvana representative said today, when she was getting my 2017 RL that it looked as good as my brand new one.
I haven’t figured it all out yet, but the infotainment center seems improved.

 

[HRL383]

It’s the new tires. I replaced the OE Firestones earlier this year….as always, new tires are quieter.

 

[Sparkland]

Back on topic: Does the VCM Muzzler keep the idle/stop from engaging?

 

[speedlever]

I will. On my 100 mile trip home from the dealer, I noticed exactly where the indicated temp needle was.
Just a hunch: I do not think the VCMuzzler will deactivate Idle Stop, but that button certainly does.

If the G2 Ridgeline is anything like the G1 Ridgeline, the temp indication is normalized. You'll get the same indication over a wide range of actual temperatures... probably 50*F or more swings will all show the same relative gauge position.

 

[SEW]

I didn’t get a chance to install it yet. Hopefully, this morning.

 

[HRL383]

Factory needle stops moving at about 160F actual ECT, efans turn on at about 205F actual ECT. Probably never see 205F as long as the vehicle is moving or efans are on (HVAC on). I don't believe anyone has verified actual ECT when the needle would start moving up again after the initial movement stop.

 

[speedlever]

Factory needle stops moving at about 160F actual ECT, efans turn on at about 205F actual ECT. Probably never see 205F as long as the vehicle is moving or efans are on (HVAC on). I don't believe anyone has verified actual ECT when the needle would start moving up again after the initial movement stop.

I don't think I've seen that reported either. I know I've seen coolant temps top 210*F on long climbs but the gauge never moved. And iirc, you are correct that the temp gauge reaches its normalized position around 160*F.

 

[SEW]

And the answer is….

NO!

With the VCMuzzler 2 installed, Idle Stop continues to function as usual.