Dear Honda, please add these to the Ridgeline

[djeaux]

Originally Posted by Acler

One option I'd especially like to see added is Bluetooth.

College Hills Honda is now listing a Bluetooth "handsfree Homelink" accessory for 2008 Accords, Accord Coupes, and Odysseys.



This is a pretty pricey accessory, but a regular Homelink overhead console lists for around $200, it may not be so bad.

But I did notice that the new accessory was not listed for the Ridgeline, so there may be a change in size for the console in the 2008 Accords & Oddities...

[hog80ci]

I have an "08 with navi. Would like to see the navi panel angled more toward the driver. It's a bit of a reach for me and I'm 6' tall. Also find the voice system to be unreliable. For instance, it won't change tracks on a cd even though it acknowledges the command. Minor annoyance but if it's installed, I believe it should work.

I pretty much love the seats and I'm the only driver so memory is not a huge issue. I can see where it could be helpful though. What would really be nice is a telescoping steering column.
James

[Acler]

That's what has me thinking that the 09 Ridgelines may have Bluetooth too.

My wife's 2007 Odyssey didn't offer it as far as I can recall.

Obviously not a "Must have" feature, but a nice to have one.

Originally Posted by djeaux

College Hills Honda is now listing a Bluetooth "handsfree Homelink" accessory for 2008 Accords, Accord Coupes, and Odysseys.



This is a pretty pricey accessory, but a regular Homelink overhead console lists for around $200, it may not be so bad.

But I did notice that the new accessory was not listed for the Ridgeline, so there may be a change in size for the console in the 2008 Accords & Oddities...

[UOVB]

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thats easy
1 more ground clearance
2 skid plates
3 larger tank
4 more torque
5 low range
6 rubber floor option
7 locking tailgate is standard with everyone, why not the RL?

Ford makes something called a F150.
QUOTE]

Yes... but...
skid plates - could be an option
larger tank - eh!? In my opinion this is "fiddy-fiddy". Sure, if you get to the end of the next redesign and realize you can put in another 5-10-15 litres, go for it!
More torque - uh, huh! Oh yes please. The Element does not have a lot of torque relative to weight and engine power but it uses it what it has well. Give the ridgeline more gearing and use the torque it has better (I believe that covers the 5th point as well).
Rubber floor option - I think a stripped down work truck would work. Rubber floor, (but with AC), no cruise, one simple overhead light, simple radio CD (four speaker), no power locks, perhaps a bench seat up front, simple bench in the back (no split), heck even a longer box configuration with not back seat this would be fantastic. Make it a manual versus an automatic.
The current competition have an array of configurations available for just about everyone. The CRV has an Element model
Why not a Ridgeline "work truck" model? Or why ... "A little more choice"? ... would be good?

[MBB]

Originally Posted by zinger084

You know this actually protects your left leg from breaking in a crash, right?

How's that? Can't tell if you're kidding or not, but I don't particularly like the location of that left-foot rest either. It's a little too close for me, and my legs aren't particularly long. Been thinking of removing it if that's possible without tearing up anything.

[Acler]

If we're talking "next gen Ridgeline", then I'd like to see a few inches added to the bed and maybe a few added to the cab as well.

I love the current Ridgeline, but I think it could stand to be a bit longer and still not be "too big".

[psychodave]

Originally Posted by hog80ci

I have an "08 with navi. Would like to see the navi panel angled more toward the driver. It's a bit of a reach for me and I'm 6' tall. Also find the voice system to be unreliable. For instance, it won't change tracks on a cd even though it acknowledges the command. Minor annoyance but if it's installed, I believe it should work.

I pretty much love the seats and I'm the only driver so memory is not a huge issue. I can see where it could be helpful though. What would really be nice is a telescoping steering column.
James

I agree...maybe have the navi screen adjustable for either the driver or passenger. If it was able to move a little bit, it would be AWESOME!!

[spun07RTX]

I thought of another one, now this is a serious one

I would like to see a grab handle on the a-pillar (between windshield/door) like the passenger side has

I think its possible to angle it so it doesnt impose on driver visibility, and a handle there would be very useful to the driver getting in and out of the vehicle.....especially when parked on a uneven ice surface like my driveway


like when the ground slopes down towards the truck and say if you slipped and had no handle to grab you could end up underneath the thing dont ask me how exactly that could happen

[Ihondatune]

Auto lights with overide
Bluetooth
HD Radio
Back seats fold both ways
wireless download update option for Navi
put the dvd drive for nav somewhere else

[LionelLines]

1. Auto headlights! Can't believe this truck doesn't have them!!

2. Power passenger seat.

3. Tailgate lock.