Do you have a wood-trim dash kit installed? - Honda Pilot

jchen · 03-24-2005, 01:19 PM

Thinking about installing a wood-trim dash kit for quite a while. I've done a lot of research. So far I am think about getting the OEM one. The ONLY thing I do not like about the OEM wood-trim kit is the two pieces in the ceter dash. I do not know why HONDA did not make it cover the whole plastic piece like most of the aftermarket ones. Any pros and cons ?

robottik · 03-24-2005, 04:21 PM

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Originally posted by jchen
The ONLY thing I do not like about the OEM wood-trim kit is the two pieces in the cener dash. I do not know why HONDA did not make it cover the whole plastic piece like most of the aftermarket ones.

Agree... I might have bought the OEM kit because it seems to be very good quality, but it looks cheesy IMO having a lone piece of plood on each side of the radio or NAV (the radio in this picture.)

Damarico73 · 03-26-2005, 06:56 AM

I ordered my wood dash kit through www.NYCdashes.com. I like the way the OEM looks, but not the costs. NYCdashes was much cheaper. They have a basic and a full kit for the Pilots. I haven't installed them yet because I am still deployed. Heck, I haven't even driven my pilot yet. It's killing me!!!

mgorbsk · 03-26-2005, 08:30 AM

I am going to get the OEM soon because of the quality look. I think it makes the saddle interior look much better.

sfhondapilot · 03-26-2005, 11:44 AM

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Originally posted by robottik

Agree... I might have bought the OEM kit because it seems to be very good quality, but it looks cheesy IMO having a lone piece of plood on each side of the radio or NAV (the radio in this picture.)

I have an aftermarket kit and a larger piece that covers the sides and front of the radio. What I found is that it covers up some of the button function markings for the DVD-RES. Not a big deal, but that may have influenced Honda in their approach to piece selection.

cwa107 · 03-28-2005, 09:17 PM

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Originally posted by mgorbsk
I am going to get the OEM soon because of the quality look. I think it makes the saddle interior look much better.

I'm curious about that. Can you post pics once you get your kit installed? I'd love to see how it looks with the saddle interior.

Also, I have no experience with these kits - I assume they're adhesive-backed laminates? Does anyone have a pic of the material uninstalled?

THANKS!!

Damarico73 · 03-28-2005, 11:56 PM

I can't post pictures of it now. It is not even done yet. I am waiting until I get back from Afghanistan. If you do want to see some examples, check out www.nycdashes.com I also saw a thread on here that had someones photos. Here check this out. http://www.piloteers.org/forums/showthread.php?threadid=4935&highlight=wood+trim+k its

cwa107 · 03-29-2005, 12:00 AM

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Originally posted by Damarico73
I can't post pictures of it now. It is not even done yet. I am waiting until I get back from Afghanistan. If you do want to see some examples, check out www.nycdashes.com I also saw a thread on here that had someones photos. Here check this out. http://www.piloteers.org/forums/showthread.php?threadid=4935&highlight=wood+trim+k its

Thanks Damarico - I appreciate the links... and thanks for serving our country!

mgorbsk · 03-29-2005, 08:24 PM

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Originally posted by cwa107

I'm curious about that. Can you post pics once you get your kit installed? I'd love to see how it looks with the saddle interior.

Also, I have no experience with these kits - I assume they're adhesive-backed laminates? Does anyone have a pic of the material uninstalled?

THANKS!!

I probably wont get it until this summer. Here's the link to the thread that sold me on the OEM pics w/saddle.

Honda Wood-Grain Trim on Saddle Interior

mgorbsk · 04-01-2005, 03:39 AM

OK..... just ordered the OEM kit from HandA. $363.28

. There are better prices out there if you don't have EXL with RES or NAVI, and their shipping was like $6 and about $20 elsewhere. The reg kit has shorter pieces on the console I believe and these pieces are sold separately for about $40. Soon I will get the surround for the RES unit in the headliner.

Now if my Wife will just let me convince her that now that our Parents are in their 60s, we need the OEM side steps

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03-24-2005, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
jchen Let's go, Heat ! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maimi, Florida Posts: 86 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do you have a wood-trim dash kit installed? Thinking about installing a wood-trim dash kit for quite a while. I've done a lot of research. So far I am think about getting the OEM one. The ONLY thing I do not like about the OEM wood-trim kit is the two pieces in the ceter dash. I do not know why HONDA did not make it cover the whole plastic piece like most of the aftermarket ones. Any pros and cons ? __________________ My Honda: 2005 Pilot EX-L-NAV, Desert Rock Metallic, Fog Light, Rubber Floor Mats, Cargo Tray, Auto-Dimming Day/Night Mirror, Rear Splash Guard, Crome Exhaust Finisher, Full Size Spare Tire, Second Tow Hook, NAV DVD V.2.20, Replace 4 speakers w/ Pioneer TS-A1670R 3-way speaker. (All installed by myself) Her Honda: 2004 CRV EX, Chainti Red, Fog Light, Lower Trim, Security System w/ Hood Sensor, Rear Splash Guard, Crome Exhaust Finisher, Rubber Floor Mats, Cargo Tray, Cargo Net, Wood Trim Kit. (All installed by myself) All geniune OEM Honda accesssories.

03-26-2005, 06:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Damarico73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Niceville, Florida Posts: 145 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I ordered my wood dash kit through www.NYCdashes.com. I like the way the OEM looks, but not the costs. NYCdashes was much cheaper. They have a basic and a full kit for the Pilots. I haven't installed them yet because I am still deployed. Heck, I haven't even driven my pilot yet. It's killing me!!! __________________ 05 Pilot EX-L NAV Nighthawk Black Pearl #540408 OEM Form Fit Air Deflector, Rear Splash Guards, Running Boards, All Weather Mats, Cargo Liner Aftermarket: RES (Vizualogic Headrest Monitors) Viper Alarm w Remote Start, Wood Trim Kit, WWongs Pads and scuff protectors

03-26-2005, 08:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
mgorbsk Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Greencastle, PA Posts: 562 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am going to get the OEM soon because of the quality look. I think it makes the saddle interior look much better. __________________ 04 EXL-RES (Redrock Pearl) 98 Accord EX-V6 Cpe (Black) Traded In 08 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 5.7 4x4 (Desert Sand)

03-28-2005, 11:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Damarico73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Niceville, Florida Posts: 145 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I can't post pictures of it now. It is not even done yet. I am waiting until I get back from Afghanistan. If you do want to see some examples, check out www.nycdashes.com I also saw a thread on here that had someones photos. Here check this out. http://www.piloteers.org/forums/showthread.php?threadid=4935&highlight=wood+trim+k its __________________ 05 Pilot EX-L NAV Nighthawk Black Pearl #540408 OEM Form Fit Air Deflector, Rear Splash Guards, Running Boards, All Weather Mats, Cargo Liner Aftermarket: RES (Vizualogic Headrest Monitors) Viper Alarm w Remote Start, Wood Trim Kit, WWongs Pads and scuff protectors

04-01-2005, 03:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
mgorbsk Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Greencastle, PA Posts: 562 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OK..... just ordered the OEM kit from HandA. $363.28 . There are better prices out there if you don't have EXL with RES or NAVI, and their shipping was like $6 and about $20 elsewhere. The reg kit has shorter pieces on the console I believe and these pieces are sold separately for about $40. Soon I will get the surround for the RES unit in the headliner. Now if my Wife will just let me convince her that now that our Parents are in their 60s, we need the OEM side steps . __________________ 04 EXL-RES (Redrock Pearl) 98 Accord EX-V6 Cpe (Black) Traded In 08 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 5.7 4x4 (Desert Sand)

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