theorginalFrank

Hey guys, I just got done putting my 2013 RDX brake covers on my TL and I'm currently waiting for the RTV and spray paint to dry. I only did the front brakes for now and next paycheck I'm going to be doing the backs.

I noticed that the front brakes don't "fill out" the covers like I've seen on the back, but I still think they look pretty nice.

Thoughts?!

justnspace

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good job

thoiboi

LOOKS GOOD


although it's not really a 'conversion' per se.. just a cover

justnspace

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I was confused for a minute. then i was like.. ahh!

theorginalFrank

That's true, I'll change the thread title!

Oh Sickest TL

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for a second I thought you meant the RL caliper swap. Looks good though man

BreezyTL

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not another one of these threads... Looks good though!

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...talled-861739/

theorginalFrank

Well just figured if anyone wanted to do it and wanted to know what the fronts would look like on (most of the threads are of the backs) this would be a good reference!

(With the stock rims back on)

thoiboi

OH... these are the fronts

Oh Sickest TL

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so we are having a "conversation" in regards to rdx caliper covers here right

thoiboi

Didn't even catch that

AlbinLee

I wouldn't mind doing the same if I can get my hands on an inexpensive set. Since we are already having a conversation about this conversion... does it interfere with your ability to change pads at all?

theorginalFrank

I wouldn't think so since you can still get to the bolts to undo the calipers and it just goes OVER the caliper. These are inexpensive, I picked mine up for $40 with shipping.

eastcoastguy

Its a subtle mod but adds a little something to the car. You should see them with the A-specs.

SoL_TeK

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That looks like a sweet, simple mod to do =)

Q_ShipTL

Great thread! I just bought myself a 2008 TL-S for Christmas and this was the first mod I did to her. Definitely compliments the front brakes now!
Just FYI the current rate for these through Delray Acura is $28.76 for the pair

Adobeman

[In a cranky old curmudgeon voice....] Covers, we didn't have no stinkin' RDX covers back in the day. RDX wasn't even a thing yet. Paint! We used caliper paint and decals. Clean it, clean it again, clean it one more time and then paint it. Wait a day and put on the decals. Still look like the day I did them.

Back to reality. I can "kind of" see them as OK on the rear to compliment the MT/TLS Brembos on the front. But covers is covers. And putting them on the front ...nope. I never really understood why Acura didn't just spec nice calipers for the rear brakes on the MT/TLS. Sure, it may not make a difference in performance but looks matter to buyers. I guess I was just happy enough with the MT and the front Brembos to look past it like all the rest of us. Seriously though, how much more would it have cost?

Q_ShipTL

Sooo I guess we don't need no stinkin' badges either???

Adobeman

Nah, I'm OK with badges. I don't like the look of a shaved (de-badged) TL.

I'll stop channeling [grumpy] Clint Eastwood too. Your covers do look pretty good.