It looks like your mud flaps are smaller than mine were. Mine were like little parachutes.
I took the front flaps off, but the rear flaps left a big hole, so I cut them down.
Here's a URL.
HondaSUV Forums - Discussion forum and bulletin board for Honda CR-V, CRV, Element, Pilot, HR-V owners - View Single Post - Got a new SGII (ScanGauge-II w/ X-Gauge)
I also blocked out about 70% of my grill air intakes.
Nose job for 1999 Honda CRV
So far this summer, the water temp is staying in the normal range.