datman999

Hello folks, I've been lurking here for a while as I had my sights set on an '07 TL Type S....but, I wound up with an '08 MDX instead.

My other cars are an '03 Honda Accord Sedan and an '05 Honda Element, so I'm looking for the MDX to do the job of both of those vehicles plus provide more comfort and luxury for my family and I. Taking road trips in the Element is a bit cramped.

Well, I'll be asking some questions of you all shortly as I start in on modding my MDX to my taste.

2008 MDX Tech
Exterior color: Black
Interior color: Type B

MAC-n-back-of-da-AC

Congrats! Between this forum and the other MDX forum, you will find a lot of info. Good luck with the truck...the ride is a perfect compromise between a truck and a car

datman999

Thanks, yeah I love the ride so far. The MDX has turned my work commute into an enjoyable ride. Now all I need is some interior goodies. I'm still learning my way around the Tech system...I swear I need a class on that thing.....LOL.

datman999

Acquired:

All Season floor Mats
Cargo Cover
Cargo Liner
New rear hatch/lift gate struts

TLtrigirl

iTrader: (1)

next you need LEDs to replace the interior lighting, license plate lights, parking lights, and back up lights...

NJ06RL

Yes switching interior lighting to LED's makes a real difference, especially those trunk hatch lights and the footwell lights. Highly recommended.

datman999

Aquired:
LED lighting

Nickfit

Just picked one up too!
2008 mdx burgundy
Tech /power tailgate

Need to do some DIY on it....
Tow hitch
Running boards
Roof rack
Side Mirror actuators
Possible drivers side seat heater pad replacement (anyone do this?)

TLtrigirl

iTrader: (1)

^^seat heater replacement...is a PITA. invest in hog ring pliers if you are venturing to do this. if you can get the OEM seat heater pad all ther better. it's a labor intensive endeavor. if you don't want to deal with putting new hog rings in...use zip ties.

we did this with an Accord seat...

Nickfit

Agreed. Based on some of the threads I've read this will be a pretty tough job. Is the seat and leather removal process the similar for most Acuras? I've seen some tutorials for a TL and a first Gen MDX.

TLtrigirl

iTrader: (1)

^^it's mostly plug in play. getting the seat out...4 bolts, unplug the airbag, seat motor...there might be one more...pull seat out. then basically pull the trim off the seat around the seat pan. then the labor intensive part starts. pulling the hog rings. get the pliers and save yourself a lot of swearing. honda/acura...pretty similar. took maybe 2 hours or so with both my brother and i working on it (thinking and doing).

unplug your battery BTW. you don't want to set off the seat airbag inadvertantly.