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#11 of 1052 Lo-Jack by varmint Jun 14, 2002 (9:20 pm)
I had Lo-Jack installed in my '99 CR-V. Typically, it is installed with an aftermarket system at little or no charge. The Lo-Jack paid for itself in two years with savings on insurance. This will, of course, depend on where you live.
#12 of 1052 Front Air Deflector by wmquan Jun 14, 2002 (11:56 pm)
If you can wait, there's a chance a FormFit air deflector will be out that may work better than the OEM air deflector.   A number of MDX owners gave up on the OEM air deflector because of installation and fit issues, as well as the fact that it's rather bulbous. The FormFit seems to be a bit simpler and holds the vehicle's contours better.
#13 of 1052 In-dash 6 CD exchanger by aerostar45 Jun 16, 2002 (7:48 am)
Sofla, if you are not using the Cassette Player, then here might be a solution for you.   I check and download the installation instructions of the In-Dash CD changer from www.collegehillshonda.com. It seems to me if you are willing to sacrifice your cassette player on your EX model, it is possible for you to uninstall the cassette player and put in an In-dash CD changer.   The procedure is kind of complicated though. At least you can print these procedure out and hand it to your dealer. See if they can try it for you.   Good luck!
#14 of 1052 Honda rip-off? by niel39 Jun 16, 2002 (9:46 am)
I took a Pilot for a test drive yesterday and really liked it. One thing, however, were several options that the dealer "installed". One of them was the lo-jack for $600 which has been mentioned here already. Doesn't the Pilot have the computer-chip in the key which should be a very good deterant to theft. Why does one then need the lo-jack. I have never heard of a dealer just installing lo-jack unless it was ordered, however, I didn't know that Honda's had such a high theft rate either.   The other and seemingly way more obnoxious add-on was an entry just labeled Simmonize. This "option" listed at $999. Yep, almost a thousand dollars for what? Anyone know what the hell this is all about. Thousand bucks for a wax job. I would feel like I'd be the one getting the wax job. This seems like a big rip-off to me. This was listed on a separate sticker that was slapped on next to the dealer sticker. If Honda puts on some kind of clear-coat finish where does the dealer get off breaking that out and then adding it back on. This dealer was Herb Chambers in the Boston, MA area.
#15 of 1052 Question about the lift-gate hitting object on roof. by niel39 Jun 16, 2002 (9:51 am)
I have a 17' kayak and I wondered if I would have problems when lifting the tailgate with the kayak on top. That is will the tailgate bump into the kayak (probably) but at what point will that happen. Will I be able to open it enough before it hits the kayak so that I can get into the rear of the vehicle.   Anyone with any experience on this?   thanks, Jeff
#16 of 1052 to aerostar... re CD changer in EX by sofla Jun 16, 2002 (11:29 am)
Thanks for your thoughts, aerostar, but in reality, the cassette player in the EX is part of a combined tuner/CD/cassette head unit -- all in a single piece. I don't expect that it could be separated.   I ended up getting the under-seat six disc CD changer. It fits perfectly under the drivers seat in the EX and there is no conflict whatsoever with the motorized seat.
#17 of 1052 sofla - CD Changer by guy44 Jun 20, 2002 (4:48 am)
Did you get your under-seat CD changer at the dealer or after market? My understanding is that the Honda version is an Alpine system. Either way, how much did it cost with installation?
#18 of 1052 Air Deflector by guy44 Jun 20, 2002 (4:52 am)
I had the Air Deflector installed on my Black EXL and noticed some wind noise the other day on the highway that I couldn't recall hearing during my test drive (before it was installed). I didn't find the noise to be too loud as described earlier but will listen more closely once I get back from vacation (yes the Pilot is at home in the garage and we're driving the Odyssey this week).
#19 of 1052 guy44 - re CD changer by sofla Jun 20, 2002 (1:04 pm)
The under-seat CD changer is the Honda six-disc model. I'm not sure who makes it.   The installed price was $543, and the dealer earned every nickle of the labor charge... they first installed the Honda in-dash model, only to find out that there was no plastic bezel available for the lower dash position. They removed the in-dash unit and installed the under-seat model under the driver's seat (as specified in the instructions).   I'd caution everyone to be careful with an after-market changer. The space under the seat is REALLY tight due to the power-seat mechanism and the way it moves. The Honda unit is held slightly above the floor with a special bracket. Anything much bigger would probably crush the under-floor heater duct when the powered seat is in its lowest position.
#20 of 1052 My bad, sofla by aerostar45 Jun 20, 2002 (6:20 pm)
Sofla, I didn't aware that the audio unit on the EX model is one piece. I went back to the dealer lots and found out that I was wrong. Sorry, my bad.   You said your dealer tried the lower dash position. Where exactly did your dealer tried? Just under the retractable tray? I notice there is an accessory glove tray which is just under the climate control unit. I am wondering if it is possible to pub the in-dash there by removing that tray. Thanks!

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