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Has anyone upgraded their Navi cd????? sometimes i cant find some places by name deos it mean i need to get a a new cd?? 2002 touring mdx..
where and how much????
thanks
Thanks
Has anybody installed one of these systems? (I'm not referring to the portable, i.e., Garmin, etc units).
I have seen MDX's without the factory rack and a full thule, I think they look silly. Resale is also an issue...base models are not that hot, everybody wants touring...which comes with the rack.
If you get the base model I would either get the rack from the dealer, deal on price because you can get the real price from the above link...I would also consider installing it yourself...there are full instructions and the rack one looks fairly straight forward.
I put a $100 hitch on from Hiddenhitch.com, very easy, and use a rear mount bike carrier from Thule. It works great. I not been skiing since college, so I cannot comment on the rack for that purpose, but I have used my Thule Box Carrier on it, I had to drill a new hole to move the mounting position 3 inches, but other than that it was no issue.
My opinion...factory rack for roof and ski accessories, hitch for rear mount bike carrier.
Also, were you concerned about voiding the warranty when you installed the hitch yourself?
I am not concerned about the self installation. There isn't much to it. If I ever have a transmission issue they could say I caused it by towing (even though I have not). I called the dealer and said I am adding a hitch and don't plan on towing or adding the tow package. I asked them if they would give me a song and dance about having a hitch and towing, etc. if I had a warranty issue, they said no.
Am I worried? Not really, since if a dealer doesn't want to honor a warranty claim they can find every excuse in the book not to. I have had a similar issue with Isuzu. My transfer case was having issues. They fixed it once, ignored it a second time, the third time they told me to take my truck home and they no longer wanted to see me/it, then they told me I had non-standard tires and that they wouldn't service it until I put OEM's back on.
My tires are only slightly wider (1/2") and really not any taller...they fixed it and didn't complain, until Isuzu started to go south fast, when they pulled out every excuse in the book to not fix it, finally saying I had aftermarket installs and they could not even begin to trouble shoot a transfer case problem with the wrong size tires.
I took it to an indepedent shop that came highly recommended and it 15 minutes he told me I had an electrical problem with the system. Something Isuzu could not find in 6 trips.
Anyway, dealerships will hopefully all be called into a class action lawsuit and made to pay for the overcharging, bad service, riping off customers, etc. over the last 30+ years and someday be made to pay for the injustice they dole out...so worried I am not. Hopefully someday when its time to pay-up, it won't be me.
leon
I did get the all weather mats, cargo tray, and side molding as part of the deal.
I'm mainly wondering about the rear spoiler (does it help keep the back window cleaner longer?). And the sunroof wind deflector - does it serve a useful purpose?
Thanks
MDX Steps 2001-04 ACURA MDX & HONDA PILOT 2 SIDE STEPS Item number: 7976105994
I highly recommend the moonroof deflector; w/o it you really can't open the moonroof above ~35 mph. However w/ it we can open it at speeds as high as ~65. BTW I used to own an '01 w/o the deflector and currently own an '04 w/ it (so I feel somewhat qualified to offer an opinion)
jnj
You confirmed what I was thinking and thank you for replying. After reading some posts and some other site info, I started to think the Manik's were not as sturdy. Anyhow, I appreciate the feedback. Having said that, it sounds like hondacuraworld is the best place to get the oem's? Also would appreciate any info on aftermarket dvd's from anyone?
jnj
www.handa-accessories.com or www.hondacuraworld.com
Depending on which ones you want to buy. I paid $425 for the Satin Crome and got them put on at Gillman Acura in Houston. It cost $125, but I do hear they are very easy to install yourself and plus they send you the directions on how to install.
But I don't do well with tools, so i left it to the professionals.
So don't worry. Plus they are so much cheaper at sites www.hondacuraworld.com and www.handa-accessories.com
As far as the DVD, I recently add the all in one flip down monitor with built in DVD to mine and it looks and works great. However, you have to be very careful with the type of unit you purchase, the size and make sure you get the right installer. A lot of installers have a hard time installing the minitor and DVD seperates and the all-in-one units because of the sunroof. It is kind of complicated when dealing with a sunroof and trying to install a head unit.
The easiest would be the head rest screens, however you will have the DVD player(which is seperate) mounted somewhere in the back of your vehicle. Whereas, if you went with the all in one up top, you wouldn't have to worry about that.
I say go with the all-in-one and have the right person install it. The acura dealors don't even like to install them and most of them don't.
Good luck
Also interested in the mdx rear spoiler. Saw an mdx with one in a mall parking lot and thought it looked great. Probably provides very little or no function. Have you found any good quotes on price and installation? Lowest I found was $285 for the piece plus $160 to install. Live in So Cal. Think the installation is too high. Regards, mdx4wife.
I decided against the rear spoiler since our back window is not getting that dirty very fast. I mainly wanted it if the window was going to get really dirty quickly like it did on our Sienna.
I'm going to get the FromFit air deflector from hondacuraworld and install it myself. That should help with my windshield getting so many bugs.
I have wide side molding (installed when new), cargo tray (from H and A Accessories.com - useful) and cargo net (H and A - very useful). I returned the cargo cover to H and A Accessories.com - it made an annoying squeaking/sticking noise. H and A picked it up and refunded the original shipping charge!! Very professional! They are excellent in my book. That's the way to run a business!!! Both of the above mentioned vendors are class acts.
Ralph
one question, to install/place cargo tray or cargo net, is the third row seats reauired to be folded? Thanks
The cargo tray covers the whole back area so it is in the way. It is flexible plastic so I think it can be bent to make room for the 3rd row in a pinch. I took it out to use the 3rd row seat.
Also looking to install a rear spoiler on my 05 mdx. What dealer did the work for $80? That is a great price! I am in So Cal. Please advise. If anyone else out there knows a dealer in my area that is reasonable, let me know. My quotes are $160-$200 on up. Install time is probably 1 hr. Thanks, mdx4wife...
It is a tropicalized version of a touring model: It has DVD but lacks NAV, Tire Pressure Monitor, the Phone BlueTooth connectivity, XM radio.
My question is Can I retrofit my MDX with all or some of the amenities mentioned above?
Do you think it would be worth it?
Thanks for the help!!
As for the other things:
TPMS has been problematic so far for 2005. Many people are having false triggers (myself included). No big deal, but it isn't quite right yet. Different dealerships are doing different thing to resolve this, so I'm holding off getting it fixed until the fix is solidified.
I love the bluetooth, but have no idea if it the factory version can be retrofitted. There are aftermarket versions that are available, that in some ways are superior to the MDX version, since they can display name and number on incoming calls. The MDX implementation is simple, but works nice for me for making and receiving calls.
I've done quite a bit of fabrication and modification so I could handle installing this stuff myself, any opinions on any of the accessories? I'm specifically looking for input on the separation net.
Thanks.
Once the rack is removed you will need to cover the exposed channels with molding that runs the full lenght of the top (as opposed to the 3 piece set you now have). This is the same molding that covers the channels in the MDX Premium. More than likely you will break some of the roof molding clips when removing the old molding so you may need some of those as well (they may come with the molding, I am not sure).
This is not a difficult task; I removed the rack from my old '01 - you will need those channel covers, which I got from dealer. Also the bolts are Torx (#30 I think).
Does anybody know if it's true ?
Any hitch/bike attachments recommendations.
Thank you.
I am leaning towards just going for it and getting the hiden hitch w/o towing package. (I just bought a '05 2 weeks ago).
They can void your transmission warranty for just about anything. If the dealer wants to they can deny almost any claim...or even just refuse to work on it and send you on your way.
If you are already getting the runaround from the dealer about warranty, I would think twice about adding a hitch without the towing package until you call another dealer and get an OK...then start using them for service instead.
Hitch - Hiddenhitch.com - self install - very easy
Rack - Thule - carracksdirect.com - I have the 996, it is pretty good.
What is the difference and are they really for previous year model or do we have both options for 2005. I don't see two different options on the Acura site or on dealers option lists.
What is the difference and are they really for previous year model or do we have both options for 2005. I don't see two different options on the Acura site or on dealers option lists.
Not only noticed but have bought both types. The thin BSM is indeed a legacy from the 2002 model year. The wide BSM was introduced in 2004. For those colors that span the years both were made, the owner would indeed have a choice of two BSMs; however not all colors have this option.
FWIW - I prefer the wide BSM. We had the thin BSM on our old '01 Mahagony and we have the wide on our current '04 Sage Brush. :shades:
He printed out the installation instructions and I took it home. It was beautiful. Made in Japan from injection molding not fiberglass (I didn't know what to expect from an on-line knock-off). If you look at the perfect black paint in bright sunlight you will notice Acura added some blue metal flakes in the black paint, just like the body.
If you are a do it yourselfer save on installation, this one was easy. The Acura step-by-step instructions are thorough and very thought out. It recommends you start with a 3mm drill bit and work up to an 8mm. It was exactly 8mm to get the bolts in. Be sure to use silicone on the drilled holes for rust prevention. I didn't buy it for function, this baby was like you said, "to take the mini-van edge off the back". It looks hot!