Avery
Meet Avery Colburn, the mastermind behind one of our most popular products, the Door E-Cubby. With a lifelong passion for flying inherited from his balloon pilot parents, Avery’s journey into the skies led him to discover the versatile world of paramotors. In 2020, he made the switch, trading in his supercharged Civic for a 2008 Element that could seamlessly accommodate his airborne adventures.
A full-time electronics installer for both automobiles and mobile homes, Avery specializes in a spectrum of enhancements. From car alarms to cutting-edge sound systems, remote starts, and power systems, including solar installations, Avery’s expertise extends across the automotive and mobile living landscapes.
Drawing on a decade of experience in 3D printing and fueled by a desire to unlock the full potential of his Element, Avery embarked on a mission. Leveraging his skills in car electronics installation, he began tinkering and crafting upgrades and modifications for his beloved E.
Avery’s ingenuity extends beyond the Door E-Cubby. He has designed and built a repertoire of custom lighting features for the Element, showcasing his commitment to enhancing every aspect of the driving experience. From transforming fog light switches to turning side markers into turn signals, creating a service light for under the hood, to adding puddle lights – Avery’s contributions elevate the Element’s functionality and aesthetics.
His dedication to innovation and meticulous craftsmanship is evident in each product he develops. Avery Colburn continues to push boundaries, offering Element DIY Designs a valuable partnership that brings cutting-edge enhancements to the Honda Element community. As he soars in the skies and navigates the roads, Avery’s passion for creating seamless and personalized driving experiences shines through in every upgrade and modification he brings to life.
Keep Leaves, Debris, and Critters Out of Your HVAC
If you own a 2003–2011 Honda Element or 2002–2006 second-generation CR-V, you may already know how easily leaves and other debris can make their way into the HVAC system.
And if you’ve ever had to reach down through the blend-door opening to pull that mess back out, you know how unpleasant that job can be.
Enter: the Cave Mods Blend Bunker 2.0
The Blend Bunker 2.0 is a precision-fit screen system designed to help keep leaves, debris, and unwanted critters from entering through the blend-door opening.
The outer hoop is 3D printed from UV- and heat-resistant ASA and uses both a friction fit and coated magnets to help keep it securely in place, even on rough roads.
An integrated hard mesh helps discourage rodents, while the included custom-cut fiberglass window screen helps block smaller leaves and debris without rusting or corroding.
For even more protection, pair it with the Cave Mods Splash Shield, which helps reduce rainwater splashing into the blend-door opening.
Installation is quick and simple. Scan the QR code in the final product image for the full installation video.
Kit Includes
- One Blend Bunker hoop
- One custom-cut fiberglass screen
Fits all 2003–2011 Honda Element models and 2002–2006 second-generation Honda CR-Vs.