I had a small window of CNC time to machine a billet dash cubby cover for my Ridge before the long drive up the coast to what we hope to be one of our clubs largest gatherings of Ridgelines on the west coast.
It’s gonna have hinges mounted to the back and swing up or down to open but I’ve got more research to do to perfect that part. The surface finish matches the door pulls really well and the “louvers motif” matches the ones on the doors too.
I just thought some of you would like to see what I was up too……… Yeah, I’ve got prototype dress-bars in the works as well………
Big liability issues with the billet pedal covers to overcome but we haven’t thrown in the towel just yet on these babies either.
Anyhow, I would really appreciate everyone's thoughts on this project.
I had a small window of CNC time to machine a billet dash cubby cover for my Ridge before the long drive up the coast to what we hope to be one of our clubs largest gatherings of Ridgelines on the west coast.
It’s gonna have hinges mounted to the back and swing up or down to open but I’ve got more research to do to perfect that part. The surface finish matches the door pulls really well and the “louvers motif” matches the ones on the doors too.
I just thought some of you would like to see what I was up too……… Yeah, I’ve got prototype dress-bars in the works as well………
Big liability issues with the billet pedal covers to overcome but we haven’t thrown in the towel just yet on these babies either.
Anyhow, I would really appreciate everyone's thoughts on this project.
Yeah, I know it's been a while but I had a little struggle with our shipping methods and I refuse to let my customer service drop off with regards to our door sills, one man show and all.
Thank you so much to all who’ve responded!
The company who originated this idea as well as the “Dress Bars” was a very forward thinker and I appreciate all of the positive input from our members. As soon as the patent search came up empty I began to re-engineer these items in billet. I will have a working model of the billet aluminum “Dress Bars” completed before the Las Vegas SEMA show next month and will post photos at that time.
I’ve only one more request from our members and that is your ideas on what everyone has in regards to the engraved design and surface finish that you would prefer to see on these pieces mounted below the rocker panel. Currently, they mount to the outboard threaded bolt holes used in the mounting of the OEM and aftermarket Running Boards and Side Steps.
I’ve only one more request from our members and that is your ideas on what everyone has in regards to the engraved design and surface finish that you would prefer to see on these pieces mounted below the rocker panel.
ROC-On!........
My idea, subject to change at any moment, would be to have the bars color matched with a crinkle finish and the word RIDGELINE engraved showing the billet color thru the painted surface. Of course, living in the Northeast would require corrosion from road salt protection.
Perhaps Ron, a new thread for Dress Bar ideas is in order.
Ron, you are "THE BOSS"!!!
That looks great and I most definitly want one when you start selling them! The idea of a package deal with the sills really sounds great.
I knew the cubby cover would be worth the wait. Add me to the list of buyers. As for the rocker cover bars, black wrinke finish w/ a centered silver Ridgeline text would be sweet for me. Keep up the hard work!
Looks great and I like it the way it is to match the chrome on the interior. Sign me up for one. Give us a deal on pre orders. When do you plan to release?
I like that much better then that other thingy I have seen for that space....
If I had the funds I would commission an entire interior including the grooves in the interior doors, cubby covers, cubby doors, 12 volt covers, and I think also on the back of the front seats on top of those pockets.... oh yeah…. and some sweet body side protectors...
I love that!! I was wondering how one would open it though since it sat in the opening with a real nice fit but the idea Otter mentioned "a "push-to-release" type latch (like on some entertainment center doors)" would be sweet!
Wow! So many awesome ideas from the downward swing to open and textured tray divider or drink trays on the opposite side to the spring loaded “push to release” type latch! You guys and gals ROC like no other group of product evaluators.
Having these actual owners’ responses from our great club is so much better than any stuffy corporate think tank, I guarantee it!
The billet aluminum door is a bit heavy to accommodate a non-invasive mounting technique for the hinges and I’m looking for a really solid open and close procedure that will exude a high quality movement without any “wiggle factor” and that has been my biggest hurtle. Thank you all for your input. This saga will continue………..
I had a small window of CNC time to machine a billet dash cubby cover for my Ridge before the long drive up the coast to what we hope to be one of our clubs largest gatherings of Ridgelines on the west coast.
It’s gonna have hinges mounted to the back and swing up or down to open but I’ve got more research to do to perfect that part. The surface finish matches the door pulls really well and the “louvers motif” matches the ones on the doors too.
I just thought some of you would like to see what I was up too……… Yeah, I’ve got prototype dress-bars in the works as well………
Big liability issues with the billet pedal covers to overcome but we haven’t thrown in the towel just yet on these babies either.
Anyhow, I would really appreciate everyone's thoughts on this project.