Hi, I've had my Element for 5 days now. It is all the cars/vans/trucks I've owned in the past, and more, all in one cool Honda. I have learned a lot from reading all the different forums while waiting for my ride (2wks), thank you. Here's a few things I hope can help someone else.
1. Those pesky plastic panels. One of them wouldn't stay closed and here's how I easily solved the problem. I pushed it shut and then moved it from side to side. I eventually heard a pop and knew it was closed correctly.
2. When I picked my Element I was dissapointed very much with the stereo (I have a SMM 8) 4wl/auto EX.) Once I learned how to control the sub/treble/bass/fade I realized what was wrong with the sound. Every control was maxxed out. For a much better sound, put all faders at "0" which is flat and raise the sub (I like +2.) This allowed me to turn up the stereo and use more of the amplifier. Now it sounds amazing!
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