Odyssey mods
The Odyssey doesn’t have many compartments to store small items. We added a small pouch betweent eh driver’s seat and the door for some stationery, tools and knick-knacks. We also bought a new and longer sunscreen, and nice plain steering wheel cover. The key fob original leather case is rather bulky, YowCH sew a simple alternative.
Thanks to the Ngs, we have a narrower and lighter child seat for Samuel. With this model, the middle seat of the third row is able to accommodate a small-sized person, giving us full 7-seats capacity.
The front built-in car camera (parking aid) is fully exposed in the front to road grit. For long distance travel, small stones are likely to scratch the camera. YowCH made a plastic shield for it, which we will apply when we drive long distance on the North-south Highway.
Lastly, we bought some fitted car window shades as the V-kool tinting by Kah Motor is rather light. The set comes with 7 pieces, rear windscreen, third-row windows, back-door windows and front windows. We do not need the back-door shades as the Odyssey comes with retractable shades. With some minor mods to fit better, the rear windscreen and third-row shades are mounted, unlikely to be taken down. The front will be useful for long afternoon drives.
A note on shades and curtains from LTA, referring to From Onemotoring site:
The following requirements must be met when installing sunshades:
a) No part of the sunshades shall be affixed:
• more than 6 inches (150mm) from the top edge of the front windscreen.
• more than 4 inches (100mm) from the top edge of the rear windscreen and side windows.
b) Graphics and words shall not appear in any way pornographic, obscene or vulgar. They also must not be seditious or affront any religious belief.Curtains can be fitted on the passenger windows of a vehicle as long as the curtains are not drawn while the vehicle is in motion and/or obstruct the view of the driver.
