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.
Head Savers – Clamshell Door-Lock Bumpers
Save the headbangin’ for the club.
Only a few lucky — or very short — Honda Element owners have avoided the dubious pleasure of smacking their head on the square metal bar that forms part of the rear clamshell door latch.
It sits at nearly perfect forehead height when you’re leaning into the back of the Element, and somehow we all manage to hit it more than once.
Cave Mods Head Savers to the rescue.
These soft, rubbery bumpers are precision-designed to fit over the exposed clamshell door-lock bars and take the sting out of those inevitable encounters.
Unlike some bumper-style solutions that have to be removed before closing the doors, Head Savers are shaped specifically to remain installed while allowing the clamshell doors to close normally.
Each Head Saver is 3D printed in TPU 85A, a flexible, rubber-like material that adds cushioning without creating a bulky obstruction around the latch.
Features
- Helps cushion the exposed clamshell door-lock bars
- Precision fit allows the doors to close with the Head Savers installed
- Made from flexible TPU 85A rubber-like material
- Four-piece set
- Clearly labeled for easy installation
- One order covers both rear clamshell doors
- Fits all 2003–2011 Honda Element model years
Installation
Installation is quick and straightforward.
They may not stop you from hitting your head — but they can make you regret it a whole lot less.