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#657 of 902 Running Boards by buikje Oct 18, 2006 (5:24 pm)
Looking to buy our first Ody, and a dealer told me Running Boards were never an option on any year of an Odyssey...I find that hard to believe...aside from being attractive, they're very handy when using the roof rack as well as helping little ones in and out of the van...   Do any of you Ody owners have aftermarket ones? Thanks in advance! Replies to this message: sebring95 (Oct 19, 2006 5:49 am) fx35awd (Oct 19, 2006 7:26 am) buikje (Oct 19, 2006 8:22 am) cwalti (Oct 19, 2006 10:41 am)
#658 of 902 Re: Running Boards [buikje] by sebring95 Oct 19, 2006 (5:49 am)
Replying to: buikje (Oct 18, 2006 5:24 pm) The definitely are not a factory option, and I've never seen dealer-installed or aftermarkets for the new bodystyle. IMHO the current Ody sits too close to the ground as is.
#659 of 902 Re: Running Boards [buikje] by fx35awd Oct 19, 2006 (7:26 am)
Replying to: buikje (Oct 18, 2006 5:24 pm) I understand your concern as I have a daughter of my own. She has a difficult time getting in and out of an SUV, but that is why we sold our FX to buy this van. This van sits low enough that if you install any running board it would only scrape the curb when you parallel park. I have seen them installed on the Toyota Sienna and it appears like it is only four inches off the ground. Our typical curb is in California ranges from six to some time ten inches. Normally, I would I agree with you on appearance enhancement with the running board installed on a vehicle, but for some reason it looks out of place on a van because the van is low enough that when you install side steps or running board, they just protrude out of the van. However, I would agree with you on the accessing of the roof rack or washing the top of the van, but then you can always use a chair to wash the roof and how often do you travel to access your luggage and bags on top of the roof. Replies to this message: buikje (Oct 19, 2006 8:22 am) cwalti (Oct 19, 2006 10:41 am)
#660 of 902 Re: Running Boards [fx35awd] by buikje Oct 19, 2006 (8:22 am)
Replying to: fx35awd (Oct 19, 2006 7:26 am) thanks a bunch....not having to get them saves me about $600 from what I allotted to buy the vehicle....
#661 of 902 Re: Running Boards [fx35awd] by cwalti Oct 19, 2006 (10:41 am)
Replying to: fx35awd (Oct 19, 2006 7:26 am) I too have an Ody and never felt the need for running boards. The floor pan is so low that any kid will hit his/her shin while getting in. You would be scraping over speed bumps as well. As far as roof access goes, I open the sliding door and stand on the floor for front access, and for rear roof access I close the door and stand on the rear tire, (while it is mounted on the rear axle, of course )
#662 of 902 Daytime running lights for '05 Oddy. by iamzzyzx Oct 20, 2006 (7:51 pm)
I noticed in the '05 Odyssey Owners Manual on page 379, the chart related to the diagram shows that fuse #3 is for the daytime running lights...but only for the Canadian models. I noticed that I don't have a fuse in the #3 spot. If I was to put a fuse in w/the correct amperage, would that give me daytime running lights? Replies to this message: cwalti (Oct 20, 2006 11:33 pm)
#663 of 902 Re: Daytime running lights for '05 Oddy. [iamzzyzx] by cwalti Oct 20, 2006 (11:33 pm)
Replying to: iamzzyzx (Oct 20, 2006 7:51 pm) NO!   Daytime running lights are just 'markers' with less output than your low beams and they do not engage the rear lights. Simply, turn on your low beams and -- voila!!! -- you got yourself some day time running lights...
#664 of 902 LED tail lights. by iamzzyzx Oct 21, 2006 (7:49 am)
I've been up and down "google" and the net lookin' for any aftermarket LED tail lights for my '05 Oddy. Anyone heard if there are any in the works. BTW...I'm not talkin' about the LED bulbs, they don't illuminate the majority of the tail light assembly itself. Drives me nuts 'cuz I see the aftermarket ones on Scion Xb's and yes, I realize the Xb's are highly customizable, unlike a family van in the 30+ K range.
#665 of 902 Re: What is the best Bug shield / deflector for 2006 Odyssey? [deliciousbass] by cableguy06 Nov 09, 2006 (6:52 am)
Replying to: deliciousbass (Sep 12, 2006 3:32 pm) www.mats.com   Have used them on all of my vehicles since 1996. Great fit aand easy, no drill installation.   You will be very happy Replies to this message: fx35awd (Nov 09, 2006 8:15 am)
#666 of 902 Re: What is the best Bug shield / deflector for 2006 Odyssey? [cableguy06] by fx35awd Nov 09, 2006 (8:15 am)
Replying to: cableguy06 (Nov 09, 2006 6:52 am) Yup, I have to agree with you on this because I have purchased two from them, one for the Pilot and the recent one was for the Odyssey. Personally, I think the design from www.mats.com looks much much better than the one from the Honda Manufacturer or the OEM(I think). Also, the price is cheaper at www.mats.com of course.

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