welcome! here's my 2004 sage brush pearl Honda Pilot EX

here are the most recent exterior pictures

[summer 2006]

i traded an '01 Benz ML430 [page 2] because that car was getting a little beat up. at first i was kinda iffy, but this truck is beyond my expectations! the power is ample [of course not as much as the ML's V8], the design/ergonomics isn't bad, build quality's decent, ride is very good, and the steering is not as loose and light as the older japanese cars... it feels a little more european now ;] the nav works great, etc etc

here is a list of parts that i have installed already

-MANIK chrome A-bar grille guard w/o skit plate, custom welded mount
-MANIK chrome side step, custom welded mount
-OBX 1650 yellow fog lamps
-OEM chrome bumper trim
-OEM chrome mirrors
-OEM stainless dual exhaust tips
-OEM roof rack crossbars
-OEM third row cargo cover
-OEM trailer hitch
-Mod Alley custom third brake light cover
-custom mesh grille
-custom chrome strips on grille
-custom hood-mounted blind spot mirror
-custom double pinstripe in ProStripe "powder blue"
-AVS hood-mounted bug deflector
-Audiovox Prestige series class 3 security system w/remote starter
-hyperwhite 921 bulbs for reverse light
-BLUE [yes, finally blue!] 921 bulbs to replace above
-3ARacing shift knob
-custom iPod mount w/ iTrip
-red 12-inch neon rods under all seats
-aluminum valve stem caps
-Ractive RS-1 cross drilled aluminum/carbon fiber pedals
-hyperwhite 194 bulbs for dome/door lights
-hyperwhite 211-2 bulbs for rear dome lights
-6 inch EUROLITE neon tube in center console
-EuroDezigns 8500K HID headlamps
-PIAA HID bulbs (replaced above)
-OBX 1750 fog lamps with chrome guard

that's it for now, but below are parts that i am searching for/waiting to buy, so if you've got comments or opinions, please leave it in the guestbook? thanks!

-wind deflectors for side windows
-Manik rear tail light guard in chrome
-Manik chrome rear bumper guard [does anyone know if this is still possible with the OEM receiver hitch installed?]
-OEM rear mud flaps
-rear parking sensors/possibly rearview camera
-wider tires and rims
-13000K HID kit
-roof-mounted fog lights
-auxiliary battery to handle accessory lighting

enough talk, page 3 for my truck =]

but first, the next page for my old benzo =[

e-mail me at kennitang@gmail.com
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Ronin Car Detailing

p.1 - you are here!
p.2 - Benz ML430 - you will be missed.
p.3 - stock, delivery date 7/13
p.4 - mesh grille 7/15
p.5 - wind deflector and roof rack crossbars 7/18
p.6 - chrome mirrors/exhaust tips and third brake light mod 7/22
p.7 - receiver hitch 7/22
p.8 - montauk photo shoot 7/28
p.9 - addicted to photoshop =P 8/3
p.10 - chrome bumper trim 8/16
p.11 - fender-mount blind spot mirror and super-white reverse lights 8/17
p.12 - PIAA xtreme white bulbs installed on mom's BMW 530i, NOT MY CAR 8/18
p.13 - chrome grille guard, side step, fog lights, security system, remote starter 8/21
p.14 - Prostripe custom baby blue double pinstripe, part 1 8/22
p.15 - custom pinstripe, part 2 8/23
p.16 - final before and after pictures 8/23
p.17 - chrome door handles installed and grille accents upgraded 9/17
p.18 - side by side comparison with stock pilot, misc shots 11/19
p.19 - upgraded "real" chrome blind spot mirror 2/7
p.20 - random photo shoot 2/22 - 2/24
p.21 - iPod mounts 3/10 - 3/29
p.22 - first clean pictures of the season!! 4/06
p.23 - shift knobs, valve caps, neons 4/26 - 4/29
p.24 - alum/cf pedals, hyperwhite interior lights, blue reverse light 5/20
p.25 - EuroDezigns 8500K HID headlamps 5/23 --slight update 10/2005--
p.26 - home from college! PIAA HID bulbs, new fog lights, de-rusting some parts 6/4/2006
p.27 - first full detailing job in a while, successful waxing, and photo shoot! 7/2006