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.
Is Your 2007-2011 Honda Element Suffering from Fragile Dash Plastic?
If so, you're not alone. The brittle dash plastic on these models is a common issue—and fixing it can feel overwhelming. Replacement parts are hard to find, expensive, and just as prone to cracking.
Previously, the only way to upgrade to the sturdier 2003-2006 Center Dash Assembly was to remove the SRS light and tuck it behind the dash—not exactly a great solution.
At Element DIY, we tackled this problem head-on and developed a simple, attractive, and easy-to-install snap-in bracket. This innovative piece allows you to use the durable dash panels from the earlier models without losing functionality. With this upgrade, you can enjoy a more resilient dash—no more worrying about cracks or breaks!
Have you fallen victim to the fragile dash plastic in you 2007-2011 Honda Element? Not only is this common it can seem overwhelming to fix. Replacements are hard to find, expensive and just as brittle. Before now, there was there was a way to use the strong 2003-2006 Center Dash Assembly instead.
Up until now, they only way to do this was to remove the SRS light and hide it back behind the dash. Certainly, not ideal.
At Element DIY, we put our heads together to solve this problem and came up with a simple, attractive, and easy to install piece that does the trick. This snap-in bracket allows you to use the sturdier dash panels from the earlier years, without sacrificing functionality. With a simple modification, you can upgrade your dash and never have to worry about it breaking again.