| bluetail47 |
| Any idea why Body Side Molding is an option instead of standard equipment? It seems to me that the vast majority of those who would spend over $40,000 for a car would be the type who takes care of cars. The body side molding helps to protect from those nasty dings that some people insist on giving, no matter where we park. Other "luxury SUVs" include the molding as standard. :confused: |
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| Fabvsix |
| There is a majority who don't care for them, like me! ;) :1: |
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| dejavudu94 |
| Some people like the clean lines without them. I also have a 99 honda accord coupe which didn't come with side moldings. I think it looked ugly with them and took away the sporty look. The 4 door accord did however come with them. On my MDX, I actually put the side moldings on to protect the car. It looks better without them but the car is a bit more expensive than my accord. I am going to keep my MDX stock though. I guess it is just preference. I still park my car far away from everyone else but someone always decides to park next to me regardless. Atleast Honda/Acura is giving us options. They could have just slapped them on and charged everyone for it. |
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| dj-mdx2 |
| I like the clean look as well. I'm trying not to put on the BSMs on the 07, like I have on the 01. It looks better on the older gen MDX. |
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| LionSpeed |
If you look at the 1st gen of MDX 2002, there wasn't any side molding. Until later yrs they started to put them on specially 2005-2006. Reason? to me it's part of their marketing scheme. I bet by the year of 2010-2011 most of these EXTRA Accessories (below) will come as standard.
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2007 MDX Base Blue Steel/Ebony
Sport Rims/Michelin
Sport Running Boards
Roof Rail/Cross Bars
Body Side Molding
Front & Rear Lower Garnish
Cargo Cover & Net
All Seasons Mats
Wood Grain Steering & Shift Knob
Auto Dimming Mirror
Custom Ipod MusicLink
2 Head-rest LCDs & DVD System
4,350K HID Xenon Fog & DRL. |
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| Dr. Ken |
| I got mine mostly for the protection against parking lot dings, but I also got them to break up the large area on the door panels. So I guess I like them. |
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| tk_kat |
I generally don't like body side moldings, but I don' think they look that bad on the 07 MDX. Door dings drive me nuts, so I guess I'm pro-BSM. I had to bring my car back to the dealer a couple of times, and I asked for a free accessory. They agreed to the BSM, but I have to install.
Does anyone know if it is possible to remove them after they are installed? |
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| G. COLTON |
From a looks viewpoint I do not care one way or the other about Body Side Moldings. However, from a vehicle protection viewpoint I find them essential. All it took was one major ding after the vehicle was only 6 weeks old to convince me. I soon acquired and installed the moldings. No dings since. `
In my opinion ALL Vehicles should come with something that helps provent dents from careless neighbors in the parking lot.
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| dj-mdx2 |
quote:
Originally posted by G. COLTON
In my opinion ALL Vehicles should come with something that helps prevent dents from careless neighbors in the parking lot.
G
Yeah, maybe something that zaps that careless idiot with an electric jolt whenever he gets too near. |
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| bluetail47 |
quote:
Originally posted by dj-mdx2
Yeah, maybe something that zaps that careless idiot with an electric jolt whenever he gets too near.
Now that is a great invention. If your door hits mine you get a jolt. After a few jolts, you will have curly hair and will be more considerate of those who take pride in what they worked hard for. |
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| stoke2 |
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Originally posted by Fabvsix
There is a majority who don't care for them, like me! ;) :1:
Hmmmm, the 'majority'. I'd love to see your research.
I actually think the BSMs make the X look much better. |
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| LionSpeed |
| Agree with stoke2. BSMs add style to the X. I think the majority wouldn't mind this small investment added. |
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| phins2rt |
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Originally posted by dj-mdx2
Yeah, maybe something that zaps that careless idiot with an electric jolt whenever he gets too near.
The problem with this would be that some people start to enjoy it and they do it even more!:D |
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| choiski |
IMHO BSMs and Roof rails should be standard on utility vehicles.
I opted for the BSMs, not for the roof rails. I guess I won't be hauling too much stuff on the roof. (In the previous 9 years, I placed 1 bed and 4 Christmas Trees up there.) |
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| rzrback |
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Originally posted by G. COLTON
In my opinion ALL Vehicles should come with something that helps provent dents from careless neighbors in the parking lot.
The question I have on the BSMs is do they really prevent any type of door ding? They seem far too low on the panels to actually protect anything. Similar to our older Accord, the ridge on the door panel that actually receives the dings is around the door handle. |
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| G. COLTON |
quote:
Originally posted by rzrback
The question I have on the BSMs is do they really prevent any type of door ding? They seem far too low on the panels to actually protect anything. Similar to our older Accord, the ridge on the door panel that actually receives the dings is around the door handle.
I believe that you are correct if you follow the installation instructions.
However, when I installed he moldings on my MDX I installed them about 3" higher than instructed. I have had no more dings in the over 2 years since.
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| foxhollow |
| I put the BSM's on my MDX, as I hate parking lot dents. However, I had an '03 Honda Pilot until recently. It had silver BSM's integrated into the design, and they worked great - nearly all the dings hit them. However, they were made of black plastic painted silver to match the Pilot, so every time I got a ding, it looked bad - a big black gouge in the plastic. Worse still, the matching silver paint I purchased from Honda did not adhere well to the plastic, so my repairs usually flaked off after several runs through the car wash. Does anyone know if the MDX BSM's are solid color, or another case of a darker plastic under paint? They would be much more effective if they were solid color all the way through! |
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| EXCALIBUR |
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Originally posted by foxhollow
Does anyone know if the MDX BSM's are solid color, or another case of a darker plastic under paint?
The color in OEM BSM's is in the vinyl material itself.:4: |
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| jpage4500 |
There seems to be 2 choices on body side molding - narrow and wide. Does one look better than the other to you? I imagine they'd both protect from dings close to the same;
I saw both choices below (about 1/2 way down the page):
http://www.handaaccessories.com/mdx04.html |
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| Husker4theSpurs |
| Put me down as a buyer who likes the MDX much more WITH the body side moldings ... the doors just don't look right w/o them to me. |
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| kph3 |
jpage....
You are looking at 2004-2006 model year bodyside moldings.........not for 2007 MDX. |
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| bbmd |
I generally don't like BSMs but I can certainly appreciate their usefulness, especially as I got a ding (very small luckily) on my second day with the X.
I actually don't think I've even seen them installed on an X before so I might change my mind after I do. Would someone be so kind as to provide some pics? |
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| dj-mdx2 |
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Originally posted by bbmd
I actually don't think I've even seen them installed on an X before so I might change my mind after I do. Would someone be so kind as to provide some pics?
Look no further than our home page. Personally, I like the naked look on the 07, but I have them on my 01. |
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| pdempsey |
| They install the side molding too low to really protect the side of the car as it doesn't stick out farther than other points on the side. |
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| Randy B |
Do these just stick on with two way tape, or am I drilling the door?
Thanks,
Randy B |
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| JL_SS |
quote:
Originally posted by Randy B
Do these just stick on with two way tape, or am I drilling the door?
Thanks,
Randy B
BSM Installation Instructions |
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| 07aspenx |
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Originally posted by pdempsey
They install the side molding too low to really protect the side of the car as it doesn't stick out farther than other points on the side.
Tonight when I was getting in to my civic I accidentally swung the door open too wide and hit rear door of the X. After cursing myself nonstop for about 5 minutes, I checked to see the damage and there was only a slight dent that you can barely see on the side molding. Something I would definitely recommend to protect your doors. |
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| alsea |
| The correct, factory recommended placement for the BSM’s is determined by the average door height of the “other” cars. Given the MDX is 6-12” higher than most of the vehicles that would open into you, or you would open into, the height is correct. By installing them higher, you will only be protected vs. other X’s and similarly high vehicles. |
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| Randy B |
Rather easy, and thanks for the instructions.
Much happier with them on now than before. Feel much safer in the parking lots.
Randy B |
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| dj-mdx2 |
quote:
Originally posted by Randy B
Rather easy, and thanks for the instructions.
Much happier with them on now than before. Feel much safer in the parking lots.
Randy B
Don't ever feel safe in those parking lots! Never let your guard down! Even when parking beside minivans with sliding doors! Constant vigilance is key! Find a well-lit corner of the lot and occupy 2 parking spaces! Bribe the local cartboy to watch your car! Take a pic with your cellphone of the license plate of the car beside you just in case things get nasty!
:2: :D :2:
No, I don't do those things. Well, maybe half of them. |
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| Randy B |
quote:
Originally posted by dj-mdx2
[B]
Don't ever feel safe in those parking lots! Never let your guard down! Even when parking beside minivans with sliding doors! Constant vigilance is key! Find a well-lit corner of the lot and occupy 2 parking spaces! Bribe the local cartboy to watch your car! Take a pic with your cellphone of the license plate of the car beside you just in case things get nasty!
:2: :D :2:
Perhaps this website can help you with a reference:
http://psychdirectory.com/directory...t/2-20-0-0.html
:eek: :headshake :ucrazy: :wtf: :hmmm:
Randy B |
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| dj-mdx2 |
| Great riposte! Sorry, none of those guys practice in my area. I may have treated some of them already :) You'll know what I mean about paranoia when your X gets dented/scratched outside of the BSMs. |
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| oracion |
quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Ken
I got mine mostly for the protection against parking lot dings, but I also got them to break up the large area on the door panels. So I guess I like them.
Same here. Unless other folks would open their doors with more care, BSM is the the way to go. |
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| dejavudu94 |
| I came out of the mall today and found a small chip in my body side molding on the passenger side. I'm assuming the big suburban parked next to me was the culprit. Since I didn't witness it, I could not be 100% sure, but based on where the door lined up to the chip, I think it was the suburban. Well a little touch up paint would fix that up. I am so thankful that I put the side molding on because that definitely could have been a big dent with a nice crease in my door. The parking space I was in was pretty damn big. The distance between the cars were pretty big too. The guy must have totally swung his door completely wide open. Some people just don't care. Well I can definitely say that whatever money I put into this accessory has already paid me back and that it was well worth it. |
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| eujinc |
| Those of you with BSM, did you install them according to the instructions or did you do an inch or two higher? Any tips for installing them? I plan on putting mine on tomorrow. |
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| Randy B |
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Originally posted by eujinc
Those of you with BSM, did you install them according to the instructions or did you do an inch or two higher? Any tips for installing them? I plan on putting mine on tomorrow.
Make sure you use the alcohol and let it air dry before installing the molding.
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| eujinc |
quote:
Originally posted by Randy B
Make sure you use the alcohol and let it air dry before installing the molding.
Got it. I just put the bsm on. In spite of following the measurements on the instructions, the molding looked somewhat crooked. I must really suck taping a straight line. Ended up winging it near the wheel wells by making minor adjustments and viewing it from every possible angle before permanently sticking the molding on.
Now reality sets in. Both my TL and SLK doors are curved (as most cars are, especially the rear doors) and the impact points are way above the bsm. The bsm would have to be about 3" to 4" higher to provide any real protection. Unless you are next to another suv or maybe minivans with more straight edged door, you will still end up with dings above the bsm. Stay away from coupes especially the Germans that can open as much as 90 deg. |
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| epiney |
| What did you guys use as a substitute for the rubber roller? Don't think I have one of those. |
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| eujinc |
quote:
Originally posted by epiney
What did you guys use as a substitute for the rubber roller? Don't think I have one of those.
Both hands. Once the tape sticks, there is no moving anymore. |
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| LionSpeed |
quote:
Originally posted by epiney
What did you guys use as a substitute for the rubber roller? Don't think I have one of those.
I've used a short piece of PVC around 3" diameter. Tape it with few rounds of clear tapes (to soften the hard surface). Use the a piece of clear plastic to cover the molding from scratching, and roll away baby. |
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| epiney |
| Good idea Lionspeed, I've got plenty of PVC drain pipe lying around |
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| alsea |
| I bought a rubber roller at the office supply store for $2.95 - never know when they may come in handy! |
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| bluetail47 |
quote:
Originally posted by eujinc
Both hands. Once the tape sticks, there is no moving anymore.
I used a standard rolling pin with a dish towel wrapped around it. Worked fine. |
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| epiney |
BSM arrived toady and got them on. Easy install, more tedious than anything else. Only tip I would offer is measure three times and stick once.
Used Lionspeed's PVC pipe wrapped in masking tape to roll it on.
Next stop Garnishes...:2: |
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| LionSpeed |
quote:
Originally posted by epiney
BSM arrived toady and got them on. Easy install, more tedious than anything else. Only tip I would offer is measure three times and stick once.
Used Lionspeed's PVC pipe wrapped in masking tape to roll it on.
Next stop Garnishes...:2:
epiney. Recommend doing the rear garnish first. It is way easier & that should warm you up good for the more challenge one (FRONT GARNISH).
.... After you finish the front & rear, you will then say, What? Is that it? piece of cake ....
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