[davidwilliams]

Made my little guy like an Element: all plastic cargo area.
Put all weather mats, cargo tray, cargo bins, side and backseat cover. And got my hitch for my mountain bikes. Like the little cargo bins to help control sandy shoes.

 

[davidwilliams]

@Pdog, could you post pics of the cargo bins and backseat cover? I haven't seen them posted anywhere else and I'm curious.

Here you go. Also included picture of Element to show that Gary D is right about how the passport is chubby. But I do not want to give my little guy body dysmorphia. Glad my little guy will have no problem conquering the grapevine when I had south to watch my Giants. When I was in college the grapevine was a challenge in my old car had to blast my heater in 95+ degrees.
Have a fun day!

 

[davidwilliams]

How much did your dealer charge to put the rear seat back "protectors" in? My dealer gave me an estimate of $250.

I am in the bay area and 217.00 was the price before 10 percent off. I thought bay area prices were insane...When I bought my accessories I got some from dealer and some from college hill and Bernardi. You could always buy from college hill and Bernardi and have dealer install so have 3 year guarantee. That is what I did with my hitch and hitch adapter because I did not want to paralyze my little guy. Also it was 50 dollars more to buy my backseat protectors and side protectors at the dealer then from college hill and Bernardi because shipping to bay area is expensive. I am happy that my little guy is ready for adventure!

 

[davidwilliams]

Yes, same version as the PDF. Killed a tree with that publication.

Better use your Econ boost button for a week to help save the environment...

 

[davidwilliams]

Smart!

 

[davidwilliams]

Mounted my new rechargeable flashlight.

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[davidwilliams]

I got a little LED lattern and stored in my cubby.

 

[davidwilliams]

I added a cargo tray and the all weather mats and the trunk cover. We have quite a bit of car break-in's around where I live, so I'd rather keep my personals hidden.

Too bad with the car breakins. We have that issue also in N CA. Makes you mad! Hopefully, the tinted black windows and trunk cover will prevent showing anything valuable. Glad you are happy with your updates. Accessorizing is fun but a little pricey.

 

[davidwilliams]

Yup, I'm in Northern California - definitely noticed my car insurance premiums going up just because of all the break-ins!

Aren’t you happy with the new Giants outfielder,Kevin Pillar? He reminds me of Hunter Pence. Wonder if he is going to buy a scooter. Go Giants!

 

[davidwilliams]

Exploiting the "U" in SUV... transport duties for landscape purchases.

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That is awesome! Backseat protectors earned their lunch money today.

 

[davidwilliams]

Added all weather floor mats, cargo cover, cargo mat, mud flaps, and cross bars. Friday I’ll have dealer add die cast running boards, hitch, harness and ATF cooler. This weekend I’ll install low profile wind deflector to prevent stone chips on leading edge of hood.

StephensonARL,
Did you install the crossbars yourself? If so do you have any tips. I am receiving mine today.
Thanks,
Pdog

 

[davidwilliams]

Thanks I was concerned with how easy the left rear and right rear roof rail cover pops off. I have all my tools but new to DIY projects so do not want to injure my little guy. Although I bought blue tape to cover area and just in case genuine honda factory touch up paint. I have my directions all set but a little nervous. My cross bars arrive today if the UPS guy is not lagging.
https://www.collegehillshonda.com/instructions/passport/2019/crossbars.pdf
Looking forward to hear how your install goes.
Thanks,
Pdog

 

[davidwilliams]

Ok, installed crossbars. Very simple job - 15 mins. The only caution is the rear trim pieces. Look at diagram to understand that they are removed with rearward and upward travel (rear of the piece moves in an upward rotation). Not a lot of force required. I used a plastic spatula to lift rear of the trim piece to start removal. The small torx screw that secures the trim fastens into a plastic tab under/inside the trim piece. One of mine was stripped. The threads are in plastic, use very little torque to retighten upon reinstalling. Just snug them.
Rear tire make a great place to stand and work from. Good luck.

My update was not as successful. My plastic tab was smooshed also on right side. Probably it was bender the robot. I was successful with getting the trim piece off both sides and all 4 screws. Unfortunately my cross bar was damaged and did not realize until got everything off. Got everything back on but no crossbars. Got my surf board attachment also but could not assemble until get my crossbars on. Trial run went well besides glitch. Thanks for all suggestions and updates.

 

[davidwilliams]

Had an exterior detail today. They removed the waterspots caused from sitting on the dealer's lot, polished and applied Opti Coat. I've never had a professional detail, I've always done it myself but I couldn't have done it so well.

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Sky reflected in the hood
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Only on dark sky ride is that possible. So cool!

 

[davidwilliams]

Today, I got my Overland Bound badge installed and recieved my 30" light bar in the mail. Measuring to cut up my lower grill and planning to CNC some custom mounting brackets this weekend.

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This is just a quick dry fit, I'll be insetting the lights into and flush with the lower grill.

Nice work!

 

[davidwilliams]

I finally added the Honda basket to my roof today and looks awesome but will take pics tomorrow as it got too dark ?

Scooter Dude,
I would think by now your little guy would be lit up like a Christmas tree with all you LED lights and running boards. Glad you got you basket up. Did your platform ladder make the process flow easier? I think that is great the Honda basket is the Thule basket. Would it be cheaper to get the Thule basket at REI during 20 percent off day compared to the Honda model therefore have REI insurance?
Thanks,
Pdog

 

[davidwilliams]

Yes, it comes with an installation kit. The other guy said it was easy to put on. Will see after I receive it.

Did you install yet? If so how did it go?
Thanks,
Pdog

 

[davidwilliams]

Glad you are safe! That was one reason we went with passport.