2000 CRV accesories

[Parkworker]

on my 2000 4WD CRV I've added:
- Front off road Skid Plate
- Honda Roof Rack
- Honda Passenger Arm Rest
- Honda Factory CD Player
- CB radio w/ antenna
- K&N Air Filter

[2RedV's]

Where did you mount the antenna? I use one on my 99 a lot and have been using a mgnetic mount located at the very back of the vehicle. I would rather have something more permanent which would also get better transmit and receive range, although I don't want to drill a hole in the middle of the roof. That would be a most logical location for range issues though.

[kb5jsu]

So far I have added

17" Rims From a 2007 CR-V and new Michelin Hydroedge's P225-55-R17
Front Skid Plate
Bug Deflector
Vent Guards
Front Mud Guards
Front License Plate Holder
Honda CR-V Sport Side Trim
Class 3 Hitch and Honda wiring Kit.
Honda CD AM/Fm Stereo (To replace the Broken Cassette system)
Pioneer Premier 4-Way Speakers
Honda Tweeter Kit
Honda Subwoofer (Under Drivers Seat)
CR-V Floor Mats
CR-V Rear Cargo Mat
Rear Gate Net
Fire Extinguisher (In the little rear Gate Cubby)
First Aid Kit.
Honda Premium Security System
Honda CR-V Rear Wing Spoiler W/LED Brake Light (Not installed yet)
Chrome Exhaust trim
Xenon 8500K 55/65 watt Headlight Bulbs
Driving/Fog Lights w/Xenon 8500K 55 Watt Bulbs
Sunglass Holder
Custom Made Grey Swirl Valour Quilted Dash Mat Personalized with Alan's CR-V in Script lettering on the passenger side.
Honda SE Chrome Grille trim
Passenger Arm Rest.
K&N Air Filter
New Cabin Filter

Just changed to Full Synthetic 5W-30 Royal Purple Motor Oil in the engine and Royal Purple MAX-ATF (Honda/Acura Z1 compatible) Full synthetic ATF.
Changed rear Diff Fliud with Honda Diff Fluid. Brake Fluid Flush & Power Steering Fluid replacement @ Honda

When I get the Spoiler installed I will doing a photo shoot and will have a Before and after showing

Next year when the tax return comes in I will be ordering the Roof Rack, New Tire Cover and Having Lo-Jack installed. Lots of car thefts here in Vegas. Even out of Garages.

My Little V is looking really nice and I am getting lots of compliments on it.

[OSX2000]

I've got a CB too, so far without an antenna. I think my best best would be to mount one on the spare tire rack.

17" Rims From a 2007 CR-V and new Michelin Hydroedge's P225-55-R17
Got any pics of these on your '99?

[kb5jsu]

Got any pics of these on your '99?

Just a Couple of Before pics. Waiting till I put the Spoiler on to shoot some more.

Here are some Before Shots

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I'm a Ham Radio Operator So I would Opt for a 2M/440CM band Ham radio in mine instead of a CB if I were to put anything like that. And as far as the antenna goes I would opt for Magnetic so it could be removed for Car Washes and stuff

[2RedV's]

kb5jsu:

Be careful, VERY careful with using any AT fluid other than Honda's. Many a person has tried to "better" it and come up on the bad side of the deal. Pay attention to any notion of harsher shifts or delayed shifts. Since the RP stuff costs about the same as genuine Honda fluid, you may want to consider a switch back at some point. Glad to see you didn't go with the Amsoil fluid though.

[kb5jsu]

kb5jsu:

Be careful, VERY careful with using any AT fluid other than Honda's. Many a person has tried to "better" it and come up on the bad side of the deal. Pay attention to any notion of harsher shifts or delayed shifts. Since the RP stuff costs about the same as genuine Honda fluid, you may want to consider a switch back at some point. Glad to see you didn't go with the Amsoil fluid though.

Acually the Tranny Shifts smoothly now. The fliud that I dropped out of it was almost black. I don't think it was changed at the dealership as they claimed it had been. I will definately keep a close eye on it though. I intend to change it a few times in very short intervals to clean out the torque converter.

[Parkworker]

I initially started with a Magnetic mount antenna for the CB on my 2000 CRV but after i forgot to take it in one night and came out the next morning to find my magnetic antenna stolen i switched to a cargo rack mount (available from radio shack) with a base loaded Whip.

Note: If your cargo rack is insulated with rubber between the rack and the roof you will need to get a "no-ground cargo mount" which is little more expensive (from Firestick antennas or radioshack) or you need to ground the mount.

Mount the Cargo rack mount in the rear of the roof rack and run the coaxial cable into the cargo hold of your CRV then run it to the CB. --Approx. Installation Time 10 minutes--

Another option is the no-ground bumper mount from Firestick antennas which you can mount on the rear side bumper of your CRV. Buy a color fiberglass antenna to match the color of your CRV and it will look good. Mounting this way prevents clearance issues and with the color matched antenna it looks like an OEM factory installed antenna.

Just remove the rear bumper, drill the holes, mount the antenna mount, and run the coaxial under the bumber into the rear cargo hold and run it to the front of the CRV. --Approx. installation Time 15 - 30 minutes--

[Parkworker]

Another option is mounting the CB antenna on the spare tire mounting.

NOTE: On the 2000 CRV when you open the rear window it will hit the antenna so you will need to be careful.

Yet another option is if you have TGM or BULL bars on your CRV you can purchase CB antenna brackets for your bar. They are about $20.00 and are available from http://www.4by4connection.com/bulbarac.html

[2RedV's]

Firestick makes a good product. They also give you a plug that fits on the end of the antenna base so that you can keep the contacts dry and free of corrosion when you have the antenna off.

[electric V]

as of know i have: a westin safari light bar
Hella 500 Amber fog lamps
Roof Rack
Gold Exhaust tip
Future: side and rear sport trim
and of course i will drop the motor and tranny and convert them to electric.

[GTCB-chris]

i mounted my whip antenna on my roof rack, after a while it started to look funky, so i attached it to the spare tire, now before you say "what if you get a flat?" i keep the tools with me to remove it, two bolts and its off. plus now every time i go through mcdonalds i dont get cursed out for breaking the drive through lights haha. but im about to upgrade to a larger whip so i might just have to take my lazy ass inside :)

[denzCRV]

Hey I was wondering where I can order those Honda subwoofers? I would like to add that to my 2000 V