I just picked up a set of OEM Body Side Moldings for my son's 3rd generation Honda Fit. I typically install these on every new car my family gets because sadly most people don't respect other people's property.

Having said that, I'm surprised at how low these are. For those owners who have these installed, do they actually work?

Thanks!

 

Ive noticed all my dents and dings are up high on the doors and body ( pisses me off people swing their doors open )
Might try this

 

That's pretty funny.

 

side moldings are 99% for decoration. you'd have to have a car with that exact height door to bang your molding to have any functional effect.

my STI came with factory side molding and i hate it. i looks good on the car, but that's one more area where dust, grime, wax, sealants, polish, etc can build up at the seams.

 

That's disappointing. I will say that the side molding on my 2012 CR-V EX-L did its job and definitely saved my passenger side door from some major damage.

 

Am I missing something?
From a spatial, physics standpoint, as long as you are assuming an even edge with the offending door, and the body molding the widest point from the side of The Fit, then it doesn't matter whether it is high, medium or low? It should be the first thing a door swung open too wide hits.

I didn't get body side molding on this Fit. I kind of regret it.
I think it can help avoid ugly side dings, and I think it looks good.
I may yet add it.

 

no, all doors are curved or cut out, heights all differ and will make contact at different points, My monster truck would knock a window out lol
But like 4 door cars, the back doors are cut to clear wheel wells so they will completely miss any side moulding and ding your whip.

 

OK, I'll buy that.

 

I didn't think the location of the OEM side moldings made sense either so I got aftermarket ones, Sportswing. almost generic but cut to length for the FIT, and came painted to match OE color. they provided directions on where to mount but you could adjust it to suite your needs.

 

nice job. looks factory finish.