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SANCHO PANDA HONDA ELEMENT DRIVER'S PROFILE

SANCHO PANDA

This love story begins Valentines day 2015, fate was sealed when Don Sancho purchased this 2008 Honda Element from a local dealer with only 95k miles (a baby for any Honda) 

Growing up in Sin City this Element has quite the mystery surrounding it. The owner only poses with masks or bandanas on his face only adding to the mystery that is Sancho Panda. I was able to squeeze some information about this unique build out of the owner and I would love to share everything I have learned with you. 

With roots in the domestic car scene inspired by the nostalgic cars of his mother, this iteration of that car modification love is getting a lot of attention in the Honda Element community. 

One of the first things that stands out about this Element is that it is white. Honda never produced a pure white Honda Element during the production years and looking at this you have you wonder why not? Damn it looks good in white and compliments the black panels making the classic JDM panda look. 

ALWAYS BEEN ON FIRE

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It wasn’t always white and black panda parades, this Element started it’s life as a Tangerine Metallic. Mr. Sancho built it into quite a recognizable vehicle before going with the panda theme. Most of the current mods were done at this stage of the build. A very unique take on the Element platform we see he did a orange and black color scheme. Let’s take a look at some of these memorable shots of it in this orange status.

PANDA MODE

Spec List

Exterior

  • White Vinyl Wrap
  • Front Bull Bar
  • iBoards Running Boards
  • Clear Headlights with XK Glow LED bulbs 
  • Auxbeam yellow LED fog lights
  • Auxbeam Light BAr
  • SC Spoiler
  • OEM Roof Rack
  • Taillight Guards
  •  Ford GT500 Hood Vent
  • LED Fog Lights

Interior

  • Full SC Black Interior
  • Pioneer Speakers

Suspension

  • KSport Kontrol Pro Damper Coilovers
  • KSport Rear Lower Control Arms

Wheel Setup

  • Cragar D Window
  • 15×8 -13 Offset
  • Bolt Pattern 5×4.5
  •  Kumho Solus TA11 215/75/R15 100T
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Sancho Panda In Action

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Technical Resources
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Honda Element Technical Service Bulletins

Over the years Honda has released a number of TSB's to help Honda technicians repair common problems. We got our hands on them and they are all presented here to help you fix some of these common issues at home.

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Honda Element Service Manual

The ultimate guide for servicing your Honda Element. This manual will show you everything you need to know about servicing your Honda Element, from oil changes to torque specs. It also provides helpful tips to maintain your Element.

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Honda Element Diagnostic Code Meanings

Full list of all of the possible OBD2 code readings that can occur when that pesky check engine light illuminates. These can give you a start to help you diagnose your Element. Code Reader Link also provided if you want to own your own reader.

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