New Pilot Owner- Howdy All - Honda Pilot

torpedo · 07-06-2006, 05:46 PM

After spending several weeks looking at different mid-sized SUVs I finally pulled the trigger on a new 2006 Pilot EXL RES. I traded in a 2002 Eddie Bauer Explorer. So far I like the V6 MUCH better than the explorer V8. This will be a work in progress but I just added my first accessory. New Wheels! I searched everywhere I could on the web and almost every post here to see if anyone had the TSW Kayalami wheels in Hyper Black, but found nothing. I am not in to the "bling", but want a clean look.

The new TSWs installed:

VERY large Images here:
http://www.scarladawn.com/pilot/front.jpg
http://www.scarladawn.com/pilot/rear.jpg
http://www.scarladawn.com/pilot/close.jpg

Now, should I go with BLACK or CHROME Side Steps?
Opinions?

jay · 07-06-2006, 05:54 PM

Welcome to hp.org! Nice Pilot!

I personally found that at 6'2" sidesteps or running boards would hinder me, but if you must, go with black tubes in keeping with the subtle Bling of those sweet wheels.

rocky · 07-06-2006, 05:55 PM

Congrats and welcome.

If you are not into bling, I'd go with black sidesteps - another plus, they would let the wheels stand out Chrome would compete for visual attention

01MDX · 07-07-2006, 11:03 AM

Personally, I would go with chrome (actually I did

) - it's not really that much bling and it's a nice contrast but it's really personal preference. Attached is another members SBP with chrome steps for reference.

ecsw · 07-07-2006, 01:03 PM

welcome!

Very nice rims. just curious, if u r changing the rim, why not go 17~18"?
is it because u want to re-use the OEM tire?

torpedo · 07-07-2006, 04:34 PM

Thanks for the input.

Quote:

Originally posted by ecsw
welcome!

Very nice rims. just curious, if u r changing the rim, why not go 17~18"?
is it because u want to re-use the OEM tire?

It was about 50/50. I dont think they look bad and I'm not going for a low profile look. Also wanted to keep the OEM tire diameter and didnt think it was worth the money for an inch or two of wheel. Maybe the next go around.

The next purchases...

*Will do for sure:
Mr. Wongs Pilot Pads (already ordered)
Service Manual
Cargo mat
Window Tint
Side Steps (leaning toward black)

*Considering:
Blackout Taillights

davus · 07-17-2006, 11:16 PM

man, I don't like very many wheels I see around but I really like those a lot. If I were thinking about getting new ones I would definitely put those at the top of my list!

array · 07-19-2006, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by torpedo

The new TSWs installed:
[Now, should I go with BLACK or CHROME Side Steps?
Opinions?

IMHO you should go with black steps, or chrome bars, but for the first with bigger wheel. yours shine like 14"

07-06-2006, 05:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
torpedo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 13 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	New Pilot Owner- Howdy All After spending several weeks looking at different mid-sized SUVs I finally pulled the trigger on a new 2006 Pilot EXL RES. I traded in a 2002 Eddie Bauer Explorer. So far I like the V6 MUCH better than the explorer V8. This will be a work in progress but I just added my first accessory. New Wheels! I searched everywhere I could on the web and almost every post here to see if anyone had the TSW Kayalami wheels in Hyper Black, but found nothing. I am not in to the "bling", but want a clean look. The new TSWs installed: VERY large Images here: http://www.scarladawn.com/pilot/front.jpg http://www.scarladawn.com/pilot/rear.jpg http://www.scarladawn.com/pilot/close.jpg Now, should I go with BLACK or CHROME Side Steps? Opinions?

07-06-2006, 05:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Welcome to hp.org! Nice Pilot! I personally found that at 6'2" sidesteps or running boards would hinder me, but if you must, go with black tubes in keeping with the subtle Bling of those sweet wheels. __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

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ecsw Super Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GVA, Canada Posts: 1,519 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	welcome! Very nice rims. just curious, if u r changing the rim, why not go 17~18"? is it because u want to re-use the OEM tire? __________________ 2006 Black Pilot EX-L w/ NAVI Chrom Step Bar/Roof Cross Bar/Clarion 10" RES/Soundgate AUX + PIE LD-1 audio booster/ Momo Shift Knob/Interior white bulb/Parrot CK3100 Bluetooth Handsfree/PIAA style White Headlight Bulb/Techone H11 HID kit/Polk db651 speakers/Michelin Cross Terrain 2008 Mazda Ti-Grey RX8 GT 6MT 2007 Blue/Silver Honda CBR600RR 2007 Black Honda CBR 125R (Sold) 2004 PWP TSX (Sold) 2004 Blue Mazda6 (GS-I4 w/ sports package) RIP 1997 Silver CR-V (traded w/ '06 Pilot)

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07-06-2006, 05:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,178 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Congrats and welcome. If you are not into bling, I'd go with black sidesteps - another plus, they would let the wheels stand out Chrome would compete for visual attention

07-17-2006, 11:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
davus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 128 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	man, I don't like very many wheels I see around but I really like those a lot. If I were thinking about getting new ones I would definitely put those at the top of my list!

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