Lingered_I 08-02-2005, 05:00 PM Hi,
Having been thinking about buying a Ridgeline for a little while, and perusing this site often, I now feel like a voyeur who's ready to go public. As of today I am the proud owner of a black RTL (VIN 526xxx), and am of course now a member of this fine club.
Thanks to the level of activity in these forums and the good feedback from most members, I really was swayed into going ahead with the purchase. There's some really good stuff here, and I look forward to being an active member.
I'm already building the shopping list of goodies - bed cover, fog lights, roof rack etc etc etc. I considered buying the truck with much of this already loaded, but after comparing the dealer installed prices with self install, and after extensive examination of the installation instructions, I think I'm up to most tasks (will need that *special* tool for the side steps of course). As I get going I'll be looking for all the tips'n'tricks, as well as hopefully sharing any that I come across.
Be seeing ya.
PS - I'm in Maryland. Anyone else here?
5S Dude 08-02-2005, 05:10 PM Hey Lingered_I, Welcome to the best RL forum on the web!. I'm sure you'll find an unlimited resource of information as well as yak with some really great people here. I think I've read somewhere on the ROC that a member has found a way to eliminate the need for the factory threaded inserts concerning the installation of the side step / running boards. Shoot some photos when you begin the modification process!. May you drive her in good health!. :D
Godskid 08-02-2005, 05:36 PM I too have a black rtl with the same vin 526XXX. Do you have problems with a whistling noise that comes and goes between 40 and 70 mph?
Also, this is the tool you need to install the side steps. It is a loaner. They charge your credit card, send it to you, when you are finished and send it back, they refund you.
http://www.collegehillshonda.com/ridgeline/06_exterior.htm
This site has accessories at a great price.
JulesK 08-02-2005, 05:39 PM Congrats on the new ride. Hope you enjoy all this forum has to offer as much as the rest of us.
drive it in good health
Lingered_I 08-02-2005, 05:58 PM Do you have problems with a whistling noise that comes and goes between 40 and 70 mph?
Can't say that I've noticed that. Only done 60 miles so far. I did notice the reflection of the dash in the windshield at night. I'm fairly tall and can see the reflected bottom row of the instrument panel in the top 3 or 4 inches of the windshield. I needed to turn the dash lights practically off to hide it and get rid of the destraction. I'll have to play around with the seat to see if I can change the angle so I don't see the reflection, but I'd say it's a poor design.
Thanks for the tool tip.
Truckin' 08-02-2005, 06:02 PM Congrats as a new owner of a beautiful black truck. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to reports and photos!
BannedUser 08-02-2005, 06:36 PM Congrats as a new owner of a beautiful black truck. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to reports and photos!
Me too..me too..I'm with Truckin'.
Congratulations and enjoy the ride. Welcome to the ROC family!!
RidgeMe 08-02-2005, 06:48 PM Welcome Lingered I. You are absolutely right, this forum and the people helped toggle my decision to buy the Ridgeline. Honda owes you all a commision check! :D
Kellcut 08-02-2005, 06:54 PM Congrats on your new, awesome truck! Welcome to the forum.
Redridgerock 08-02-2005, 07:28 PM Welcome and enjoy as you discover all the cool features of your new truck!
shortspark 08-02-2005, 07:33 PM Welcome to the forum! You have made a wise purchase and you will enjoy the Ridge for many years to come. There are not many things in life I am sure of but this is one of them!
pbear 08-02-2005, 08:02 PM Welcome aboard! You're gonna love your truck and you're gonna love this forum.
Welcome to the boards. There is a lot of good info contained within. Also, a lot of good folks posting.
meanmachine19 08-03-2005, 08:55 AM Congrats Lingered and enjoy the cool ride!
Ultra-HOG 08-03-2005, 09:02 AM Welcome aboard Lingered I ! Ditto what everyone else has said. You have outstanding taste in vehicles!
EBone 08-03-2005, 05:40 PM Welcome! I'm sure that LadyRidge will disagree, but we all know that black is the best color. Nice choice!
BannedUser 08-03-2005, 05:46 PM Welcome! I'm sure that LadyRidge will disagree, but we all know that black is the best color. Nice choice!
How is it that you ROC heads know me so well???? :confused:
:rolleyes: ;)
NotaChevy 08-03-2005, 07:00 PM How is it that you ROC heads know me so well???? :confused:
:rolleyes: ;)
1100 posts?
And, hopefully many more to come!
BannedUser 08-03-2005, 08:19 PM 1100 posts?
And, hopefully many more to come!
(((((:D ;) )))))
Toobuku 08-12-2005, 11:05 AM Hi,
Having been thinking about buying a Ridgeline for a little while, and perusing this site often, I now feel like a voyeur who's ready to go public. As of today I am the proud owner of a black RTL (VIN 526xxx), and am of course now a member of this fine club.
Thanks to the level of activity in these forums and the good feedback from most members, I really was swayed into going ahead with the purchase. There's some really good stuff here, and I look forward to being an active member.
I'm already building the shopping list of goodies - bed cover, fog lights, roof rack etc etc etc. I considered buying the truck with much of this already loaded, but after comparing the dealer installed prices with self install, and after extensive examination of the installation instructions, I think I'm up to most tasks (will need that *special* tool for the side steps of course). As I get going I'll be looking for all the tips'n'tricks, as well as hopefully sharing any that I come across.
Be seeing ya.
PS - I'm in Maryland. Anyone else here?
Welcome to the Bond, past some pictures of your truck so we can check it out. But we know it's cool because if it wasn't, you nor we wouldn't be here would we? :D
Lingered_I 08-12-2005, 04:25 PM Welcome to the Bond, past some pictures of your truck so we can check it out. But we know it's cool because if it wasn't, you nor we wouldn't be here would we? :D
Here you go - with all of 20 miles on the clock. Will be fitting the fog lights and blacking out the grill next week.
flymuck 08-12-2005, 04:55 PM Love the "license plate" :D
Godskid 08-12-2005, 06:57 PM HEY! That looks like my ridge. It seems that we may be giving ladyridge and the satisfied silvers a run for the money. Welcome.. and AWESOME RIDE! :D
BannedUser 08-12-2005, 09:33 PM HEY! That looks like my ridge. It seems that we may be giving ladyridge and the satisfied silvers a run for the money. Welcome.. and AWESOME RIDE! :D
Wth all due respect...FAT CHANCE!!
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