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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 11:28 PM
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does the wheels cover much of that sexyness right there?
Most of it, but you can definitely still see into it! You see my text yesterday?
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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 12:40 AM
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i did! soooo stoked bro.
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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 06:59 PM
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Yo J its looking too good bro ! So fresh i digg it man forreal. loving it bro
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 02:08 AM
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 08:44 AM
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God damn!

That front end is so bad ass
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 11:04 AM
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What are the connectors on the front bumper? Form, function, or both?
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 01:51 AM
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Are you selling the largus?
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by oo7spy
What are the connectors on the front bumper? Form, function, or both?
They are mandatory to connect the APR splitter to the bumper, so yes they are both form and function. Ideally I'd like to mount them stealth-ier, but I dig how it looks as is.
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 03:21 AM
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Are you selling the largus?
Nope...Going bags and coils are needed for my setup
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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 12:17 AM
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Beautiful RL! I was the guy in the SSM TL on LM reps you gave a head nod to at Santana Row on Friday. Took me a while to realize it was a RL and remembered I've seen your car on AZ before lol
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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by feixjai
Beautiful RL! I was the guy in the SSM TL on LM reps you gave a head nod to at Santana Row on Friday. Took me a while to realize it was a RL and remembered I've seen your car on AZ before lol
Dude, kudos on your car and also finding my thread on here! It's always good to see other modded Acuras out and about and surprisingly, at least 80% of the people who I've spotted (or spotted me) have either found my thread and sent a PM, or have found me on IG. Come out to the Japantown Shukai show and my RL will be there!
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 09:08 PM
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Roof Spoiler is on and deposit made on my air suspension setup as well...Many updates to come during the winter season.

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Old Oct 10, 2014 | 05:32 AM
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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 11:52 AM
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^ That's pretty sick.

Did you notice any smell with the PCD's?
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Nersh7
^ That's pretty sick.

Did you notice any smell with the PCD's?
Definitely noticed a slight smell after the install, but it really doesn't bother me...I'll let you all know how much the smell increases when the J-pipe goes on this week.
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Old Oct 19, 2014 | 03:42 PM
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Dope ride! Those are some nice chrome wheels. Can't wait to see it with the air suspension.
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Old Nov 1, 2014 | 09:32 AM
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Iakonfuji, Do you have a pic of your OEM luxury mats, and more importantly a contact, where I can purchase these. I'd love to upgrade mine as well. Thanx
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Fuchfaccio
Iakonfuji, Do you have a pic of your OEM luxury mats, and more importantly a contact, where I can purchase these. I'd love to upgrade mine as well. Thanx
I can help you order them, shoot me a PM.
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 06:59 AM
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Nice RL any more on this build ?
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Old May 19, 2015 | 09:03 PM
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Kinda forgot about updating this thread since so much was happening at once, it was easier to post on Instagram (@iakonafuji). However a lot has happened since the last update:

New Parts:
: Mugen M1 Fender Flares
: Custom 3rd CAT Delete
: Accuair E-Level Air Suspension Management
: UAS Air Bags
: Dual Viair Compressors
: CeramicPro 9H 4-Layer Coating

New wheels are in the works as well. What's left on the car are all the big things...Interior, BBK, Supercharger, and some serious bodywork, but that will be last.

Peep my IG for most of my car pics but I'll leave a special shot by my buddy.

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Old May 20, 2015 | 12:59 PM
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You've been talking about wheels for a solid 15 months now...

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Old May 20, 2015 | 03:10 PM
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Here's a video with a lot of the RL in it from our show in Vegas for StanceWars.

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Old May 23, 2015 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Iakonafuji
Here's a video with a lot of the RL in it from our show in Vegas for StanceWars.

Stancewars Vegas 2015 X #BecauseBags - YouTube
Sick bro! Alot of sweet rides out there man, looks like you had an amazing ride bro. The kb2 is so fly
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Old May 23, 2015 | 10:48 PM
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Video is nicely done. Lots of nice looking cars. I'm not really a big fan of stancing, stretched tires, etc. If it's done right, (not overly done), it can look nice. I understand why people like it and all but...

Come on. This looks like garbage. I don't care how many tens of thousands of dollars were wasted on this circus show or how rare the wheels are. Seriously, I just can't understand how anybody in their right mind would think this looks even remotely cool:

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Old May 23, 2015 | 11:02 PM
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Nothing against your car, Iakonafuji. Your car looks fine.
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Old Jun 6, 2015 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by oo7spy
You've been talking about wheels for a solid 15 months now...

and? I've gone through 4x sets (wheels that came with the car, SSR's, Enkei's, and these MAM's) as well as all of the other modifications that have been taking place. My newest set, a custom 3-pc build by Rotiform will be done shortly as well.
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Old Jun 7, 2015 | 04:35 AM
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Car looks sick, been creepin' you on IG as well lol.

Any chance there are fender flares for a KB1 body? Thanks in advance!
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Old Jun 8, 2015 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Iakonafuji
and?


Originally Posted by LSMKB1
Any chance there are fender flares for a KB1 body? Thanks in advance!
M1 Flares:

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Old Jun 9, 2015 | 01:57 PM
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Yeah I pulled a noob move and did some digging around AFTER I asked the question lol
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Old Jun 15, 2015 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Iakonafuji

Exterior/Aesthetics:
- Rear Valences
- Front Lower Spoiler Valences

These aren't OEM Acura/Honda pieces are they? I couldn't find any listings of them at my local Acura dealership.
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Old Jun 15, 2015 | 09:51 PM
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^^^
Originally Posted by Iakonafuji
They are mandatory to connect the APR splitter to the bumper, so yes they are both form and function. Ideally I'd like to mount them stealth-ier, but I dig how it looks as is.
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by oo7spy
^^^
I get that, about the splitter piece. But the "corner" pieces for the front and rear. Reminds me of newer style Acura/Honda "valences" that aren't full front/rear lips.
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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 02:28 AM
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Update on the RL..For part of the 2015 season I did a Tokyo police vinyl livery. Also new wheels and some interior bits.

Parting out my flares and potentially my exhaust. Going metal widebody in a few months. If interested in either item, shoot me a PM.

Last edited by Iakonafuji; Sep 1, 2015 at 02:30 AM.
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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 09:27 PM
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Outstanding ride. It is rare to see KB2 modded RL's

I am interested in getting that intake... What is the model number so I can check it out?
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 01:18 PM
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As a new member of Acurazine, I finally found someone who is building a better RL. I joined the community specifically because of Iakonafuji's posts and details on the products that he used. I have a 2010 RL that I bought 3 years ago when I though my Ridgeline was on its way out with a transmission problem. It sorted itself out and is still running well with 230k miles. My RL is a nice car with 27k miles and it is nearly perfect. It needs some tweaks to tighten up the suspension and a better exhaust for the sound and better breathing. I've been searching for info for a year and this is the first and only information that I discovered on this car for real performance mods. I have homework to do studying the post and mods that Iakonafuji made to his car. I am hopeful that the coil-overs and Mugen exhaust is still available as my first enhancements. Any advice and direction from the community will be greatly appreciated. This is a small community of MMC RL enthusiasts that I am happy to have found.
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