Side Steps vs. Running Boards - Honda Pilot

bielen · 11-16-2002, 04:38 PM

What do you have on your Pilot? Sidesteps, running boards or nothing at all.

hondacuraplanet · 11-18-2002, 08:58 AM

Generally I sell running boards 2 to 1 over side steps. This goes for MDX as well as Pilot.

a2Pilot · 01-02-2003, 03:51 PM

I don't have anything, BUT do like the look of the side steps. I just don't need them. (I'm 6'5")

2k3pilot · 01-02-2003, 05:15 PM

Running boards!

kemosabe · 01-02-2003, 09:13 PM

Our 1996 Honda Passport (aka Isuzu Rodeo) had the side steps and when we traded her in for the 2003 Honda Pilot, I asked my wife if she wanted the running board or the side step. She adamantly said "running board" because, for some reason, her shoe kept sliding THROUGH the side step opening. How she kept managing that, I have no idea...

djs · 02-15-2003, 06:47 PM

Running boards. I was afraid that if we had to transport one of our elderly mothers with the side steps that one of them would end up going through the side step instead of on it. I am happy with the running boards; they help keep the road junk off the sides of the Pilot.

DJS
2003 SS EX #09131

Running boards, fog lights, trailer towing package, wheel locks, rear mud guards, cargo tray, winter floor mats, full size alloy spare, chrome exhaust tip (Honda EX 6cyl type)

SteveLuman · 02-15-2003, 10:50 PM

I installed my running boards today. Got them on eBay for $345 + $35 shipping. Very easy DIY job.

I personally prefer the appearance of the running boards to the side steps.

dandbtucker · 02-15-2003, 11:04 PM

$345.00 is a good price. Are they genuine Honda acc. or other brand?

We are getting the funds ready and think we will just call Tim @ hondacuraworld for them.

Don

Johnny B · 02-16-2003, 07:59 AM

I like both .
I put the steps on mine .
All of the PILOTS in my area have the boards on them .
Having the side steps gives me that one of a kind feel knowing that mine is alittle different from the rest .

74PILOTMOM · 02-16-2003, 01:47 PM

I'd go with side steps...but only if we could get the chrome like MDX...I really think the Pilot could use more chrome accents-(especially on the grill) but i'd have to see the chrome on before I bought them. So I can't really contribute to the poll here, I have neither. But I want steps...my 3 year old has a heck of a time getting in.

I can't remember who just posted it, but keeping the car clean is a good selling point for the running boards...thanks for pointing it out!

pre-sage pilot · 02-16-2003, 02:00 PM

I got the Running Boards for both reasons mentioned here,
I thought they would keep the side of the car cleaner and
having a three year old they would be better for her not to
slip thru or off .
Speaking of the 3 yr old she thinks the boards were a special step i got just for her, she ran up and gave me a big hug and thank you for getting her a step to use.
I thought I liked the side steps better myself but the running boards look pretty sharp with the sage!

74PILOTMOM · 02-16-2003, 03:02 PM

What a sweet little girl you have

Are the side steps that far out from the body? I've never actually seen them in person. Guess I'll have to check that out...sounds dangerous for little feet.

SteveLuman · 02-17-2003, 08:57 AM

dandbtucker,

Yes, they are OEM Honda Running Boards. Here is another current auction by the same vendor-(Phil Bachman Honda) . I won them on Wednesday, and I had them by Friday.

HiFlyer · 02-17-2003, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by hondacuraworld
Generally I sell running boards 2 to 1 over side steps. This goes for MDX as well as Pilot.

With three hours of intense hardwork on a cold garage floor, I was able to install the running boards.

Thank you Tim for promptly e-mailing the directions.

For everyone who plan to do it themselves,

When you attach the brackets under the chasis, DO NOT tighten the screws. Turn the screws in for perhaps one rotation so that the bracket stays in place. After the boards are placed on the brackets, tighten the screws. I learned the hard way.

sppilot · 02-17-2003, 09:52 AM

I don't have anything, but I like the side steps over running boards, which I am planning to buy in the next couple of weeks..

View Poll Results: What do you have on the side of your Pilot?
Side Steps	119	43.27%
Running Boards	108	39.27%
Nothing at All - I like it this way	48	17.45%
Voters: 275. You may not vote on this poll

11-16-2002, 04:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
bielen Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 45 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Side Steps vs. Running Boards What do you have on your Pilot? Sidesteps, running boards or nothing at all.

11-18-2002, 08:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
hondacuraplanet Site Sponsor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 2,011 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Generally I sell running boards 2 to 1 over side steps. This goes for MDX as well as Pilot. __________________ www.oemacuraparts.com

01-02-2003, 03:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
a2Pilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,261 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't have anything, BUT do like the look of the side steps. I just don't need them. (I'm 6'5") __________________ 2006 Pilot EX-L Redrock Pearl - Splash Guards, Cross Bars, Honda All Weather Mats, Cargo Tray, Yakima Rack Stuff 2003 Pilot EX Evergreen Pearl (Traded In) 2005 F250 Crew Cab Lariat Powerstroke 4x4 2000 Jeep Wrangler SE

01-02-2003, 05:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
2k3pilot Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 55 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Running boards! __________________ Nighthawk black Pilot EX-L RES

02-15-2003, 06:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
djs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 102 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Running boards. I was afraid that if we had to transport one of our elderly mothers with the side steps that one of them would end up going through the side step instead of on it. I am happy with the running boards; they help keep the road junk off the sides of the Pilot. DJS 2003 SS EX #09131 Running boards, fog lights, trailer towing package, wheel locks, rear mud guards, cargo tray, winter floor mats, full size alloy spare, chrome exhaust tip (Honda EX 6cyl type)

02-15-2003, 10:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
SteveLuman 2003 SS EX-L RES Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,117 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Running Boards I installed my running boards today. Got them on eBay for $345 + $35 shipping. Very easy DIY job. I personally prefer the appearance of the running boards to the side steps.

02-15-2003, 11:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
dandbtucker Nevada Piloteers Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Beautiful Washoe Valley, NV Posts: 409 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$345.00 is a good price. Are they genuine Honda acc. or other brand? We are getting the funds ready and think we will just call Tim @ hondacuraworld for them. Don __________________ 2003 Tafetta White EX (w/cloth) Delivered 2/4/2003

02-16-2003, 07:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
Johnny B Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I like both . I put the steps on mine . All of the PILOTS in my area have the boards on them . Having the side steps gives me that one of a kind feel knowing that mine is alittle different from the rest .

02-16-2003, 01:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
74PILOTMOM Super Mom Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,997 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	CHROME STEPS I'd go with side steps...but only if we could get the chrome like MDX...I really think the Pilot could use more chrome accents-(especially on the grill) but i'd have to see the chrome on before I bought them. So I can't really contribute to the poll here, I have neither. But I want steps...my 3 year old has a heck of a time getting in. I can't remember who just posted it, but keeping the car clean is a good selling point for the running boards...thanks for pointing it out! __________________ '03 PILOT Starlight Silver EX-L FormFit Air deflector, Splash Guards, Honda hitch, Honda All Weather Mats, dead pedal cover from wwong, Westin Oval Sidesteps, MICHELIN Cross Terrains ----------------------------------------- '08 RIDGELINE RTL Formal Black hitch only so far... ----------------------------------------- '02 XR50R The cutest honda ever. -----------------------------------------

02-16-2003, 02:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
pre-sage pilot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north jersey Posts: 167 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got the Running Boards for both reasons mentioned here, I thought they would keep the side of the car cleaner and having a three year old they would be better for her not to slip thru or off . Speaking of the 3 yr old she thinks the boards were a special step i got just for her, she ran up and gave me a big hug and thank you for getting her a step to use. I thought I liked the side steps better myself but the running boards look pretty sharp with the sage! __________________ PRE-SAGE Pilot SageBrush Pearl Ex [Running bds,Cross Bars, Auto D/N mirror,MudGds,cargotray,cargocover and got them to throw in the all season mats to somewhat make up for the 4 month wait,AND CARGO ORGANIZER FROM TIM] Silver 2006 Toyota Rav 4

02-16-2003, 03:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
74PILOTMOM Super Mom Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,997 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cute! What a sweet little girl you have Are the side steps that far out from the body? I've never actually seen them in person. Guess I'll have to check that out...sounds dangerous for little feet. __________________ '03 PILOT Starlight Silver EX-L FormFit Air deflector, Splash Guards, Honda hitch, Honda All Weather Mats, dead pedal cover from wwong, Westin Oval Sidesteps, MICHELIN Cross Terrains ----------------------------------------- '08 RIDGELINE RTL Formal Black hitch only so far... ----------------------------------------- '02 XR50R The cutest honda ever. -----------------------------------------

02-17-2003, 08:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
SteveLuman 2003 SS EX-L RES Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,117 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OEM dandbtucker, Yes, they are OEM Honda Running Boards. Here is another current auction by the same vendor-(Phil Bachman Honda) . I won them on Wednesday, and I had them by Friday.

02-17-2003, 09:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
sppilot Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't have anything, but I like the side steps over running boards, which I am planning to buy in the next couple of weeks..

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