AWD test of the Honda Element (Will the Element get stuck?)

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AWD test of the Honda Element (Will the Element get stuck?)

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Stephen Aldaco

Күн бұрын

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@WhiteSubie 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@NMIBUBBLE 3 ай бұрын

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. :)

@kevinjarboe4819 Ай бұрын

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

@StephenAldaco Ай бұрын

That’s so cool that you did some off-roading. Glad your element is still safe. Thanks for being here bro.

@vkhiev 2 жыл бұрын

This light trail is all what element AWD can handle. Love my element it's timeless

@StephenAldaco 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah anything more is maybe over kill without a lift on the element! Glad we found more element lovers

@jaykua6193 3 жыл бұрын

you just needed to SEND IT at the 5 min mark. momentum will really help you out

@StephenAldaco 3 жыл бұрын

Haha 😂 your 100% right the Honda could for sure handle it. I was been a little chicken 🍗

@chevybigblock3311 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible this could be Borat’s son doing automobile reviews 🤣

@StephenAldaco 2 жыл бұрын

Very Nice! High 5 🤣

@wendycamp307 2 күн бұрын

Thanks for the test!! 😊

@StephenAldaco 2 күн бұрын

You are so welcome thanks for watching! Is your element awd?

@wendycamp307 2 күн бұрын

@@StephenAldaco Hi Stephen 😀 yes it is awd I think I told you in a previous message that I just bought it now 30 days ago. I Noticed a whirling sound when I would start it up the last two days, Then yesterday it wouldn’t start at all . AAA came out and said he was sure it was my starter. Tomorrow I will be getting it diagnosis and fixed hopefully. I truly just love this cute little suv. I’ve been getting it set up for when I can camp in it. So fun figuring it all out. lol. Thank you Stephen ! 😊

@peterlevan4719 Жыл бұрын

Yours has the absolute BEST color combo!

@StephenAldaco Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I thought it was factory but I guess someone painted it because now it’s falling apart. Lol.

@TonysTrailHawk 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@StephenAldaco 2 жыл бұрын

That is a steal!!! Same size tires I run also. That’s awesome man let us know how the lift feels

@texomahondaelement3722 2 жыл бұрын

I think I saw you in the PNW video

@TonysTrailHawk 2 жыл бұрын

@@StephenAldaco for sure I will one I get the rear strut assembly replaced

@unL33T Жыл бұрын

Currently the only one for sale within 1000 km of me has 191k km on it and costs $19k.

@ThatBustedVQ 2 жыл бұрын

You gotta use momentum with these cars, since it’s basically two open diffs and fwd biased

@StephenAldaco 2 жыл бұрын

I did not know the rear diff was also open! I hope to do some real off Roading soon with this thing

@ThatBustedVQ 2 жыл бұрын

@@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

@bernincoal1 2 жыл бұрын

I thought Frank Zappa died. I would choose an E over that Ford any day and all day.

@StephenAldaco 2 жыл бұрын

E all day!! Omg I can totally see the Frank Zappa

@al-du6lb 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@StephenAldaco 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@al-du6lb 2 жыл бұрын

@@StephenAldaco it was my bosses and was an older outback (late 90s or early 00s). The suspension was amazing by comparison.

@Andy-sy1ko 5 ай бұрын

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.

@elivilla9222 Жыл бұрын

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"

@ryans4634 Жыл бұрын

them tank rails @5:15 working hard great car!

@StephenAldaco Жыл бұрын

Tell me about it lol!

@FranciscoSoberanisFotografia 9 ай бұрын

Today i bought my first car...a honda element 2003 🎉🎉🎉

@StephenAldaco 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations!! I know your going to have a blast thanks for being here.

@ChristineD8093 Жыл бұрын

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.

@luispedraza5171 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Crashboat, Aguadilla Sticker!!!!

@StephenAldaco 2 жыл бұрын

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

@chriszbodula1894 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, what off road test. Driving down a dirt road is not off roading

@StephenAldaco 2 жыл бұрын

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

@josephcazzuto7198 2 жыл бұрын

You expect him to hit the Rubicon 😆. Some mud footage would be nice.

@vkhiev 2 жыл бұрын

Bro don't expect so much from an element, it's not an off road suv but for snow n light trail

@slapshotjack9806 6 ай бұрын

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

@chrispbacon3007 2 жыл бұрын

I just scored one almost exactly the same but Grey on Grey AWD 201k for 2500 bucks

@StephenAldaco 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a deal congrats on your new ride 🤙

@StephenAldaco 3 жыл бұрын

I know my suspension is making noise but its got 200k miles on it!

@user-lu2uq1wy6f 11 ай бұрын

It sounds like you need some new compliance bushings in the front suspension. That’s likely what’s banging around up front.

@josephcazzuto7198 2 жыл бұрын

Holy cow. They look alike 😆

@ataque77 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a T-600 model @ 7:15. Great video Stephen!

@StephenAldaco 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ataque77 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@unL33T Жыл бұрын

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.

@StephenAldaco Жыл бұрын

Check out the latest video we did for off roading honda elements we def put the Element's to the TEST

@StephenAldaco Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j5eFacmnuLybXYE.html

@unL33T Жыл бұрын

@@StephenAldaco this one? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/idCYotGaqdKRk4k.html

@StephenAldaco Жыл бұрын

@@unL33T kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j5eFacmnuLybXYE.html this one

@alexs.5675 2 жыл бұрын

I'm digging the blue

@StephenAldaco 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah 😎 the original color

@applepoop10 2 жыл бұрын

eBay sells lift kits for the Element that are priced between $200-$350. It prove beneficial for rock climbing.

@lynneftw Жыл бұрын

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.

@AC-io8qs 11 ай бұрын

Because you have traction control, the later Element's had this as well and would walk your Suzuki off-road.

@regalt1987 Жыл бұрын

Need that Lift Kit.

@StephenAldaco Жыл бұрын

Arg sponsor me!

@StephenAldaco Жыл бұрын

If you enjoyed this video check out this one here where we do a serious off road test of the Honda element. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j5eFacmnuLybXYE.html

@projectkod 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Stephen you should go to Gorman/ Hungry Valley Rec park for testing!

@StephenAldaco 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah? I’ll look it up! I’m not super big on off-roading but it could be fun content thank you

@projectkod 2 жыл бұрын

@@StephenAldaco yeah you can camp there also other places to explore there too.

@texomahondaelement3722 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video

@StephenAldaco 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! More awd testing / off Roading coming soon

@bonnevillebagger9147 7 ай бұрын

Did you do spacers for the 235’s?

@StephenAldaco 7 ай бұрын

No everything stock no rubbing!

@tymobyrne4451 Ай бұрын

I've gotton CJ-5's stuck, a peterbilt stuck, butt never my element, weird...lol..however, i do not like this 4wd because of the way it diverts power. In my ideal world of unicorn fart powerd vehicles,The rears should get 60% and the front 40%. In snow my Element feels like a 2wd until the rear kicks in, sucks to be honest.

@roneido64 3 жыл бұрын

Steven, That was good drone work too. Where In Orange County was this recorded?

@StephenAldaco 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It’s trabuco creek

@RB-sy9gb 2 жыл бұрын

Fyi that was the bronco sport, basically an escape with a more adventure type setup. The real bronco is massive and unreliable.

@StephenAldaco 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 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

@jackbteaching 2 жыл бұрын

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...

@StephenAldaco 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@jackbteaching 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@MrChadLedford 2 жыл бұрын

Did the oversize tires effect gas mileage very much?

@StephenAldaco 2 жыл бұрын

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

@joeleoffler3174 3 жыл бұрын

get some new struts, itll stop the clicking noise

@StephenAldaco 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m pretty sure one of my control arms is a little busted 🤣

@markdesilva7207 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@StephenAldaco 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@markdesilva7207 3 жыл бұрын

@@StephenAldaco now as far as the acceleration goes how much slower would you say it is from 0-60 with the 235 vs 215s?

@markdesilva7207 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@StephenAldaco 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 😅

@markdesilva7207 3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@edwingarrido9711 Жыл бұрын

Where is this trail??

@StephenAldaco Жыл бұрын

Hey this is just outside trabuco canyon in Orange County

@hankhill5622 2 жыл бұрын

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

@StephenAldaco 2 жыл бұрын

I did not want to find out for myself haha....P.S great user name

@hankhill5622 2 жыл бұрын

@@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

@us-eb3info79 Жыл бұрын

Bro how many elements do you have?

@StephenAldaco Жыл бұрын

Just 2 lol

@saldanajr43 2 жыл бұрын

What year is this element?

@StephenAldaco 2 жыл бұрын

2005!

@jhonnycash13 3 жыл бұрын

do your tires affect the mpg?

@StephenAldaco 3 жыл бұрын

Yes a lot. My MPG dropped significantly. It’s hard to calculate the tires are bigger but typically get 220-240 to a tank

@pnw_element9822 3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@StephenAldaco 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao same! What’s the MPG your getting?