Caveman šāāļø. Did the RC. Yes it sounds like a civic. Yes it easy to swap out if I get sick of it. Yes, I love not seeing the monstrosity of the factory muffler
I was pretty surprised with the welds and finish. Also like how itās two piece. Recovery points mount directly to frame, bumper mounts to recovery points and frame. Havenāt done enough research with other brands to know if that is common, but figure welded recovery points on a bumper could be...
I was kind of in your same boat. Unfortunately not too many options for affordable US Made that I found. Ended up going with 4 WPs off eBay. Think it cost me right at $550 (not including lights). Was pleased with service. Install was kind of a pain, but feel it goes well with the mod bumper...
I couldnāt resist. But it also always starts some whereā¦. If I was that worried about any of it, I wouldnāt have new vehicle or a phone with me 24/7, ring cameras around my house, and only pay with cash. Big brother is going to big brother.
yeah, insurance companies already integrating this. When my son started driving, SF offered a discount if we put a module in his truck to measure acceleration, breaking, etc. They said it wonāt increase your rates, only help if heās a responsible. Ha, yeah right, get lost.
So this isnāt answering your specific question of formal research, just adding my opinion. I didnāt notice enough difference pre/post rack (trailrax) and no additional difference with adding an awning and now kayak rack. Volume 15 is the sweet spot at highway speeds regardless š.
Putting this here for anyone interested. Just bought this kit:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DMJ6LJ5P?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
and they fit perfect.
Also bought a couple sets of the small quick fists to mount fishing rods on top. Holes line up perfect with the tracks...
Bloomington! Made the switch 18 months ago from always being a truck guy. Love this thing. Wife questions the adult Lego aspect of it, but itās fun nonetheless.
I know there is plenty of science about antenna lengths, but Iām hitting a repeater 30 miles north me with my 15 watt radio by just coiling it up and zip-tying it up under glovebox