Sign In Join 



Honda Pilot Accessories and Modifications

1052 messages,  Last post on Nov 07, 2009 at 6:43 AM

You are in the Honda Pilot Forum. Your Hosts are steve_ & tidester

What is this discussion about? Honda Pilot, SUV


Messages Page 101 of 106
1
...
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
...
106
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion

#993 of 1052
owner install running boards by nikbert
Dec 29, 2008 (1:45 pm)
Reply
Has anyone tried installing non-lighted running boards? Easy/hard...? Does the kit come with all the equipment/tools like uh Rivet Nut Tool or can it be easily (cheaply) bought.
 
I saw the instructions and the installation seemed straight forward.
 
Thanks!
#994 of 1052
Re: owner install running boards [nikbert] by bigdadi118
Dec 29, 2008 (3:27 pm)
Reply

Replying to: nikbert (Dec 29, 2008 1:45 pm)

Try the SnapOn online shopping I don't think Rivet Nut Tool is expensive.
#995 of 1052
Re: After market DVD player choices [andylaksh1] by sunnyfl1
Dec 31, 2008 (10:42 am)
Reply

Replying to: andylaksh1 (Oct 11, 2008 8:55 pm)

I just installed one overhead flip DVD on my EX 2009
 
Got it from circuit city is a 11" wide screen with 2 wireless headf. the brand is Jensen... Circuit city has a special that will give you Free installation done by they Firedog dept.
 
The installer ask me if I wanted the option of choosing to have the sound on both the wireless headf. and the car speakers, the only thing I had to do is buy an aux cable ($11).
 
It looks great and I can hear music while the kids watch the movie or I can use the car speaker system for everybody to hear the movie.
 
the cost is $599 and I got also the extended warranty for 4 more years $185 ..I got the warranty because my kids.. you know how it is with the little destroyers
 
Anyway I prefer peace of mind getting the thing done from a big chain than from the local guys
 
I hope this helps
#996 of 1052
Re: AUX input kit - Installation Questions by jcarlk
Feb 19, 2009 (10:55 am)
Reply

Replying to: pablo9 (Jun 01, 2008 9:17 pm)

Ok, so I have an aux input kit (Crutchfield recommended an in-line FM unit, since I have the nav system on my 08 pilot). Before I open up the dash, I was curious whether anyone has wired one of these into their pilot.
  
1) Is opening the dash hard? Is there anything I should know to avoid damage?
  
2) What kind of wiring do I need to put this in? In particular, Crutchfield wants me to splice the power line into the radio's power line. Are there any accessories that will make that easier?
 
Thanks!
#997 of 1052
Re: AUX input kit - Installation Questions [jcarlk] by bigdadi118
Feb 19, 2009 (6:12 pm)
Reply

Replying to: jcarlk (Feb 19, 2009 10:55 am)

Take a review of this DIY w/photos
http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13621&highlight=usa+- spec
 
There is a new PA15-HON replaced the older PA11-HON a couple of mo ago.
#998 of 1052
Re: owner install running boards [nikbert] by ed111
Feb 23, 2009 (12:31 pm)
Reply

Replying to: nikbert (Dec 29, 2008 1:45 pm)

I just installed the Honda black side steps accessory on a 2009 Pilot. The dealer where I purchased the steps loaned me the rivnut tool.
 
Once the rivnuts are installed (not hard with the tool), the rest of the installation is merely screwing in bolts with a socket wrench. It takes maybe 15 minutes per side.
 
I'm not sure why the whole rivnut thing is set up that way. Just one hole on each side requires the rivnut because the hole is not threaded, even though it is on the same metal panel as all of the other holes. I think Honda designed it to require a special tool to keep down the number of self installers and insure that the dealers get the installation business.
 
If your local dealer will not loan you the special tool, bernardiparts.com sells it to you and allows you to return it for $20 less (and you pay shipping both ways. You really only need to use it for about 5 minutes.
#999 of 1052
Re: owner install running boards [ed111] by xiosmx5
Feb 24, 2009 (11:39 am)
Reply

Replying to: ed111 (Feb 23, 2009 12:31 pm)

Or you can get these side steps like I did.
http://www.vanguardoffroad.com/20hopisistne.html
 
They come with a threaded inset that goes into the hole that's has no threads. I did have to drill it out just a tad to tap it in though.
#1000 of 1052
Re: owner install running boards [xiosmx5] by pauls7
Feb 24, 2009 (12:24 pm)
Reply

Replying to: xiosmx5 (Feb 24, 2009 11:39 am)

How do you like those Vanguard side steps? Are they good quality? I'm considering them or the OEM black tube side steps...
#1001 of 1052
Re: owner install running boards [pauls7] by xiosmx5
Feb 25, 2009 (10:00 am)
Reply

Replying to: pauls7 (Feb 24, 2009 12:24 pm)

Visually they look great in my opinion. I've never had my hands on the OEM side tubes so I can't speak for build quality compared to the OEMs. The only two issues I had were that the install instructions show that the rivnut/threaded plug location is on the front bracket when in reality it's in the rear and the fact that you have to slightly drill out that hole in order to get the plug they supply you to fit properly. I did call the place and after exchanging a few pictures back and forth to explain the issues I had and they went on in a snap. At only $300 they were well worth it.
#1002 of 1052
LeBra install for 09 Pilot by joga37
Feb 27, 2009 (7:28 am)
Reply
Everything went well with the install of the front end cover, until I tried to slip the the reinforced pockets under the headlights.The clearance is so tight that I can't slide the pockets under the headlight housing.
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
 
Thanks

Messages Page 101 of 106
1
...
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
...
106
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion
To POST a message, please Sign In.

New? Join Now!

Forum Tools

Please sign in.
Email Address:

Password:

Forgot Password?

Search Forums

Enter Keyword(s)

Advanced Search

Browse by Vehicle



View All Vehicles
Advertisement
Ask the Community
See What People Are Asking

Browse by Board

Browse by Topic


View All Topics

Today's Chats

Advertisement