Installed OEM Center Console this weekend
#24
Just did the install today after watching the video a couple times and printing out the instructions. It took me about 45 mins total. Def a great add-on. I don't know what I did without it before. Now I have a place to put my sunglasses, garage door opener and reg/ins. info.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Thanks
Scott
#25
Just got my center console from UPS yesterday. Going to do the install this weekend when I have time. Question I have is what did you use to drill the 20mm holes. I'm having a tough time finding metric drill bits and the closest I can find in standard to match the 20mm is a 13/16 which equates to 20.6mm. Any other pointers you could pass along would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Scott
Thanks
Scott
Just some quick points about the center console, as I installed one just a few days ago.
First, it's not hard to install, but it takes a little time (45 minutes.) For some reason, I had problems getting the two bolts back in to hold the floor bracket down. And although I have loads of metric wrenches, sockets, etc, I don't have any metric drill bits or hole saws. So I used a 5/16" drill bit in place of an 8mm bit and a 3/4" wood bore in place of a 20mm bit. The rubber bolt covers are a bit tighter squeeze with a 3/4" hole, but still go in fine.
The top of the console does slide forward/back, but it takes some muscle to move it - it will not move just from having one's elbow on it when changing gears on a MT. Finally, as far as it getting in the way of shifting, it's in about the same position as my armrest was in my Audi. If I was around town in my Audi, I just flipped the armrest up, and only really used the armrest when frequent gear changes weren't called for.
Some pics of my armrest right after install (Thur Oct 16):
First, it's not hard to install, but it takes a little time (45 minutes.) For some reason, I had problems getting the two bolts back in to hold the floor bracket down. And although I have loads of metric wrenches, sockets, etc, I don't have any metric drill bits or hole saws. So I used a 5/16" drill bit in place of an 8mm bit and a 3/4" wood bore in place of a 20mm bit. The rubber bolt covers are a bit tighter squeeze with a 3/4" hole, but still go in fine.
The top of the console does slide forward/back, but it takes some muscle to move it - it will not move just from having one's elbow on it when changing gears on a MT. Finally, as far as it getting in the way of shifting, it's in about the same position as my armrest was in my Audi. If I was around town in my Audi, I just flipped the armrest up, and only really used the armrest when frequent gear changes weren't called for.
Some pics of my armrest right after install (Thur Oct 16):
I also just installed the armrest and I used 3/4" bit, the plastic plugs were a little tight but once they are on its perfect. I gotta post up some pics cause people wanna see it installed on a MT... It's got sooooo much room for the shifter if anything it gets in the way of the parking brake a little but not that much of a problem.
#27
LOL! I never noticed it either but it's there.
Thanks for the photo "What The"!
#29
Just got done installing my center console and I'm very happy with the outcome. Quick and clean install, following the directions that I downloaded from Collegehills Honda. Sure would have been nice if Honda would've included it with the Sport instead of the arm rest on the drivers seat.
#33
Does arm rest interfere with a car seat?
My baby's car seat just barely fits in the back seat without the arm rest in place. Does anybody with the arm rest installed also have an infant car seat in the back and, if so, do they get in each other's way at all?
#34
We have a Maxi Cosi car seat and base that we move around in the back seat (depending if I need one half folded down or have 2 adults in the back seat, etc.). There is no issue with the car seat interfering with the OEM armrest. I installed it probably a week into owning the car. In my opinion is should have some with the sport model. Just another way for honda to make a buck I guess. But to answer your question, NO, the car seat doesn't interfere with the armrest. This isn't to say that your infant seat isn't larger or longer than my infant seat.
#35
Power outlet?
Thanks for the response on the car seat question.
One other question - Does it seem feasible to install a second power outlet inside the console armrest? I'd like to split from the power outlet in the dash, run the wiring under the center console, and have an outlet inside the armrest to keep my iGo adapter plugged in all the time.
One other question - Does it seem feasible to install a second power outlet inside the console armrest? I'd like to split from the power outlet in the dash, run the wiring under the center console, and have an outlet inside the armrest to keep my iGo adapter plugged in all the time.
#36
Thanks for the response on the car seat question.
One other question - Does it seem feasible to install a second power outlet inside the console armrest? I'd like to split from the power outlet in the dash, run the wiring under the center console, and have an outlet inside the armrest to keep my iGo adapter plugged in all the time.
One other question - Does it seem feasible to install a second power outlet inside the console armrest? I'd like to split from the power outlet in the dash, run the wiring under the center console, and have an outlet inside the armrest to keep my iGo adapter plugged in all the time.
This has a good view of the space. The area right in between the seat belt buckles.
Last edited by FireFox91; 05-13-2009 at 04:52 PM.
#37
This is a great thread - one more question before I pull the trigger and get one-- is the height the same as the arm rest? I find it bordering on too high so don't want to do this if it is higher. The Picts suggest it is about the same but hard to know.
Thanks!
Pat
'13 sport MT 800 miles
Thanks!
Pat
'13 sport MT 800 miles
Last edited by pordy; 10-06-2013 at 07:31 PM.
#38
So I went ahead and ordered it (along with the door sill trim) from Collegehillshonda.com - got it in 3 days and their price was within a few bucks of the best price I found on eBay.
Probably 1.5 hrs all said and done (I was so eager I did it tonight in the dark after everybody went to bed!). Also used 5/16th and 3/4 wood bit and worked perfectly. Watch the video, get the instructions online and it's an easy satisfying beginner DIY, and great addition to car. Despite reading these threads I also had trouble with starting the ebrake cable bolts (including having one roll under carpet- you'd think I'd have learned!- stuff a rag in there or have a magnetic extension tool handy).
Very impressed with quality and color match is perfect. And to answer my own question, it's height is actually about an inch lower than the arm rest (and no issue with MT).
Pat
'13 Sport MT
PS just back from first long trip and found console super comfortable- not only is height better, the width is better (if only the left side were padded!) and the slide out top is ideal for MT (I have it on an '07 AT accord and never use it).
Definitely a worthwhile purchase (though actual storage space is pretty small).
Probably 1.5 hrs all said and done (I was so eager I did it tonight in the dark after everybody went to bed!). Also used 5/16th and 3/4 wood bit and worked perfectly. Watch the video, get the instructions online and it's an easy satisfying beginner DIY, and great addition to car. Despite reading these threads I also had trouble with starting the ebrake cable bolts (including having one roll under carpet- you'd think I'd have learned!- stuff a rag in there or have a magnetic extension tool handy).
Very impressed with quality and color match is perfect. And to answer my own question, it's height is actually about an inch lower than the arm rest (and no issue with MT).
Pat
'13 Sport MT
PS just back from first long trip and found console super comfortable- not only is height better, the width is better (if only the left side were padded!) and the slide out top is ideal for MT (I have it on an '07 AT accord and never use it).
Definitely a worthwhile purchase (though actual storage space is pretty small).
Last edited by pordy; 10-14-2013 at 12:20 AM.
#39
How did you get this item in black to match the Sport interior? Everywhere I look, it is shown in grey with no option to choose color. TIA!
#40
color of console
I noted in an earlier post that I installed one in my '13 Sport and that the color matched perfectly, to which mezzanotte asked how I got one that matched a Sport interior.
I asked my wife, and she reminded me that I am, ah hem, "chromatically challenged" and colors in my world are not exactly how they are in others' world ("color blind" is so derogatory!). So maybe I need to back pedal a bit. I'm told the match isn't perfect. I'll try adding a pict for you all to see.
I asked my wife, and she reminded me that I am, ah hem, "chromatically challenged" and colors in my world are not exactly how they are in others' world ("color blind" is so derogatory!). So maybe I need to back pedal a bit. I'm told the match isn't perfect. I'll try adding a pict for you all to see.