| tom34diy |
Hello, I just got an 03 MDX and want to add the wide side molding, but from the research I've done, it looks like the 03 came with the thin molding. Did Acura begin putting the wide molding on the 04s, and if so, any reason I cannot put the wide molding on my 03?
Also, my 03 is Sagebrush. When I shop for the molding on the internet, it refers to the color of Sagebrush Pearl on the 04 MDX. Does anyone know if the Sagebrush on the 03 is the same as the what they call Sagebrush Pearl on the 04? It looks like the going rate is about $185 for the molding. Any help before I buy would be appreciated. Thanks. Tom |
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| EXCALIBUR |
tom34diy,
Around 2003 or 2004, Acura started making the wide BSM's for the MDX. I originally installed the narrow BSM's on my 2002 MDX. When the wide BSM's came out, I upgraded because I thought they looked more stylish and offered increased protection against door dings. It's an easy process to remove your old narrow BSM's. Just get some dental floss, saw through the adhesive that holds the BSM's to the doors, clean the residue off with alcohol, and install the new wide BSM's. There are templates provided to guide you on the installation process. Good luck.:29:
You can order the wide BSM's color matched to your MDX from Tim at hondacuraworld.com |
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| G. COLTON |
When I installed the wide molding on my 04 I placed it about 3 inches higher than spec on the template. I believe that this places it such that better protection is provided to the MDX. Just cut two inches off the template.
G |
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| tom34diy |
| Thanks for the tips. I ordered the wide moldings this morning from Hondaacuraworld for about $185, saving me about $75 over the local dealer, and they are already on the FedEx truck to me. Great service! I will consider placing them higher than where the template puts them after they arrive. Thanks again. Tom |
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