AWD test of the Honda Element (Will the Element get stuck?)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ค. 2024
- In todays video the Honda Element goes offroad .The Honda element is a fairly decent offroad car, if you dont think of it as a major rock crawling machine it can handle more than what you think.
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Intro (0:00)
Mods to my element (0:36)
Off Road test (2:24)
Cons of the Element off road (3:28)
Getting stuck (4:47)
Pros of the Element off road (6:06)
Ford Bronco vs Element (7:48)
Overall Thoughts (8:55)
Love to see another Element off-road! I take mine off-road everyday considering I'm on a farm. I've had mine in places no Element should be and it's never let me down. From a foot and a half of snow to light rock climbing mine has done it all. Great video.
Nice. I ran an AWD element a few times on the beach (sand) in outer banks NC. I never got stuck never had issues. I think it was the gas tank and supports holding it that would bottom out occasionally and that makes me nervous but i was young and stupid and got lucky. As the original poster said accurately its not an offroad vehicle but it will get you places :)
I have seen people get stuck real good in similar vehicles but there is also the driver to factor in.... just dont push it with one of these little guys
That’s so cool that you did some off-roading. Glad your element is still safe. Thanks for being here bro.
2 inch bump lift kit, 17 inch wheels with A/T tires, air filter, exhaust system, out side should be done, then take all the seats and carpet out clean the inside, rhino line it, run the wire for the inverter to the back, with a switch, and then run another wire from that switch up to the front drivers seat to turn it off, throw a compressor in the side wall, with quick disconnects, throw the carpet back in and seats, hook up a Apple/Android unit in, done. Then go rhino line the outside of the whole thing, throw a 400 watt solar panel on top, done. Throw your camping gear and a little fridge, get the Eco Flow Pro in there and your ready. :)
This light trail is all what element AWD can handle. Love my element it's timeless
Yeah anything more is maybe over kill without a lift on the element! Glad we found more element lovers
Yours has the absolute BEST color combo!
Thank you so much! I thought it was factory but I guess someone painted it because now it’s falling apart. Lol.
Is it possible this could be Borat’s son doing automobile reviews 🤣
Very Nice! High 5 🤣
you just needed to SEND IT at the 5 min mark. momentum will really help you out
Haha 😂 your 100% right the Honda could for sure handle it. I was been a little chicken 🍗
Love the video
Thank you! More awd testing / off Roading coming soon
I guess I got lucky finding my Element since I work at a Honda dealership. 2008 Element with 164K miles. Got it for $2,000 plus tax. I've taken it up the side of the mountain by my house a few times. If you understand how the real time 4WD system works on the Element then you can avoid situations where it performs poorly. First mod I did was replant the stock tires with 235/70R16 Falken Wildpeak AT3W, night and day difference when off-road . Going to install the Aerogenics 2" lift probably this weekend then Spray the fenders with black need liner to give it the OG Element look.
That is a steal!!! Same size tires I run also. That’s awesome man let us know how the lift feels
I think I saw you in the PNW video
@@StephenAldaco for sure I will one I get the rear strut assembly replaced
Currently the only one for sale within 1000 km of me has 191k km on it and costs $19k.
them tank rails @5:15 working hard great car!
Tell me about it lol!
If you enjoyed this video check out this one here where we do a serious off road test of the Honda element. th-cam.com/video/Y1U6fvSV7-M/w-d-xo.html
My 2010 is in perfect condition! Where I deer hunt there is a river crossing and a 20 minute uphill very rocky road that twists and turns. The element does it with ease. I'm thinking about ding some upgrades in the near future, probably start with suspension and a lift. I'll do a custom interior build as I was a cabinet builder/installer for 20 years. I'm actually considering selling my Harley Davidson to fund the project so I don't Ave to minimize.
My brother has a automatic AWD Element and has it's all weather tires on and we have off road it like crazy and to places where we only Jeep's or 4x4 truck's only should go and the Element surprised us , like they say it's not just the vehicle it also has to do with the driver an how you know how to handle what you have, everything is original on the vehicle and has about 205,374 miles on it an still driver's strong and smooth, I wish I could put up some videos of us off roading it, maybe later. I already did it's called "2005 Honda Element AWD automatic, Off Roading in Dona Ana trail in Las Cruces MN"
Today i bought my first car...a honda element 2003 🎉🎉🎉
Congratulations!! I know your going to have a blast thanks for being here.
I'm digging the blue
Oh yeah 😎 the original color
You gotta use momentum with these cars, since it’s basically two open diffs and fwd biased
I did not know the rear diff was also open! I hope to do some real off Roading soon with this thing
@@StephenAldaco as far as I know they are or if they aren’t the LSD isn’t great. But just send it with good tires haha should be fine
It’s a T-600 model @ 7:15. Great video Stephen!
I’m not familiar with Ford Broncos! But thanks for the info. Would love to do a comparison video. I will need to contact Ford and see if they are into it.
@@StephenAldaco I was referring to the T600 model of Terminator 😜. Anyways I’m not familiar with Broncos either, but would love to see a comparison.
Nice Crashboat, Aguadilla Sticker!!!!
Thank you bro! I’ve never been it came with the car. LOL every time someone mentions this I gotta make a plan to go there
Steven, That was good drone work too. Where In Orange County was this recorded?
Thank you so much! It’s trabuco creek
I used to drive my element and a subaru on the same washboard roads for work, and the element was horrrrible on washboards compared to the subaru. That being said, people don't like the element for it's off-road capabilities, and I would much rather have my element than that subaru.
Exactly! I see more and more elements off road and it’s cool to see but as you said it’s not really a off road car. Can I ask what Subaru you had/have?
@@StephenAldaco it was my bosses and was an older outback (late 90s or early 00s). The suspension was amazing by comparison.
I took my AWD 04 Element up the road to Cerro Gordo, it made it but barely and scared the crap outta me. Sign said 4 wheel recommend, but had heard sedans have made it so what the hey….never again. I literally cried when I got up there. Definitely pushed my Beast-E too far on that trip.
I know my suspension is making noise but its got 200k miles on it!
Did the oversize tires effect gas mileage very much?
Hey they did take off about 2-4 mpg.
It’s hard to calculate exactly because of the bigger tire I’m also getting more rotation but the odometer reads about 20mpg
It sounds like you need some new compliance bushings in the front suspension. That’s likely what’s banging around up front.
Did you do spacers for the 235’s?
No everything stock no rubbing!
I thought Frank Zappa died.
I would choose an E over that Ford any day and all day.
E all day!! Omg I can totally see the Frank Zappa
Holy cow. They look alike 😆
I just scored one almost exactly the same but Grey on Grey AWD 201k for 2500 bucks
Wow! What a deal congrats on your new ride 🤙
do your tires affect the mpg?
Yes a lot. My MPG dropped significantly. It’s hard to calculate the tires are bigger but typically get 220-240 to a tank
@@StephenAldaco
Mines too gas mileage is hella bad now lol and my E is loaded with a sleeping platform etc she’s heavy but she took me all the way up browns camp in Oregon awd
Lmao same! What’s the MPG your getting?
What year is this element?
2005!
Need that Lift Kit.
Arg sponsor me!
Omg I have that same element in sunset orange. Such a great versatile vehicle. I love everything about however I am in need of a new set of tires. I want to know, how do the stock 215/70 compare to the 235/70 tires you have on? In terms of handling/high speed cornering, acceleration off the line, and highway stability, how does the element drive with the the 215 vs 235? Also with the 235s have you noticed any trouble with the elements performance in terms of top end speed?
Hi great question happy to help. I like the ride of the 235’s a lot more. It sits higher and feels more stable when taking corners. Plus the ride is smoother; haven’t noticed much increase in road noise. Acceleration I have noticed is a bit slower off the line with bigger heavier tires. Top end speed I haven’t tried it honestly but I imagine it would be more stable than stock.
@@StephenAldaco now as far as the acceleration goes how much slower would you say it is from 0-60 with the 235 vs 215s?
What tires did you come from before you upgraded to the 235s? If you came from stock, many Element owners can agree that the stock oem Goodyear’s are junk tires.
@@markdesilva7207 not extreme but let’s be real the Honda Element is no race car to begin with hahaha 😅. My old tires were like used tires man it was really bad. I am happy with the new tires with everything except the MPG 😅
@@StephenAldaco yeah lol I agree. I am really in the market for looking for new tires. I am looking at 3 different sizes. Being a 215/70, 225/70 or a 235/65 for the stock rims. So my question, to you is if I want the best handling and stability without compromising on my off the line acceleration and top end speed which tire size would suit that purpose? I know the element is not a race car by any means but from my experience driving on the interstate/expressways where I live, traffic is relentless and most the the time whenever I try to merge onto the highway or keep up with traffic my element is just an obstacle on the highway. Especially when it comes to driving on highway curves with the flow of traffic. If traffic is in rush hour mode where there are not too many cars, they can be moving anywhere from 80-100 mph at least in my state! I personally think my element(at least) lacks power especially with the 235/70s I have on. The previous owner had installed those tires before I purchased the e. Honestly, feel free to let me know your input and what your suggestions are in my case.
Thank you
I really wanted to see if the AWD system would pull itself out when you only had traction on 2 wheels but it looks like you gave up and changed your angle of approach.
Check out the latest video we did for off roading honda elements we def put the Element's to the TEST
th-cam.com/video/Y1U6fvSV7-M/w-d-xo.html
@@StephenAldaco this one? th-cam.com/video/SjhoniDl-cU/w-d-xo.html
@@unL33T th-cam.com/video/Y1U6fvSV7-M/w-d-xo.html this one
Where is this trail??
Hey this is just outside trabuco canyon in Orange County
Hey Stephen you should go to Gorman/ Hungry Valley Rec park for testing!
Yeah? I’ll look it up! I’m not super big on off-roading but it could be fun content thank you
@@StephenAldaco yeah you can camp there also other places to explore there too.
Bro how many elements do you have?
Just 2 lol
found a great low miles FWD LX, but wondering if I should look for AWD instead? Just hope I don't regret not having AWD capabilities...
I’ve owned my element for 3 years and the AWD has worked 3 times in its whole life. One time in the snow I was happy to have it. Otherwise it’s been in FWD 99% of the time.
If it’s in good condition I wouldn’t pass on it. Slap some good tires and you’ll be fine unless of course you plan to off road often.
@@StephenAldaco Thanks, that was very helpful! The LX is also serviced by the same Honda mechanic, so I know the service hx, and owners are Element fans, own at least three! All things considered, the safer choice, the AWD is out of state, older, and won't know the maintenance hx as well.
Fyi that was the bronco sport, basically an escape with a more adventure type setup. The real bronco is massive and unreliable.
🤣🤣 I made this video when it first came out now I see the big broncos all the time! Still would be fun to drive around maybe not own. Thanks for the heads up
eBay sells lift kits for the Element that are priced between $200-$350. It prove beneficial for rock climbing.
My 2009 Suzuki SX4 Crossover is AWD and appears to blow the Element out of the water with off-road and snow capability. Interior utility in a compact size is what is going for the Element.
Because you have traction control, the later Element's had this as well and would walk your Suzuki off-road.
get some new struts, itll stop the clicking noise
Thank you! I’m pretty sure one of my control arms is a little busted 🤣
Yes they can get stuck very badly. Lmao, I’ve learned the hard way they’re way too open diff for this kind of stuff
I did not want to find out for myself haha....P.S great user name
@@StephenAldaco thank you sir I tell ya hwat ;)
Lmao, it would help if the all wheel drive system would kick on immediately, I don’t notice mine till the front end spins for at least a few second
Dude, what off road test. Driving down a dirt road is not off roading
Bahaha your right! Like I say in the video I’m down to go out again but maybe with someone who has a jeep to help me if I get stuck
You expect him to hit the Rubicon 😆. Some mud footage would be nice.
Bro don't expect so much from an element, it's not an off road suv but for snow n light trail
Off-roading is going on any unpaved surface so technically driving your car in your front yard is off-roading in a sense albeit not very exciting