NYDesi80

Ordered my body kit yesterday and getting it next week. Can't wait!! I know people on this site have been saying all along to DIY but I just dont feel comfortable drilling holes and plus I dont got the time. So can any suggest any good body shops to get this done in NY? And whats a fair price to pay? Input would be appreciated!!

FidizzyTypeS

Paul Petrone in bayside...they did all the work to my civic...awesome body shop.

Jax

its a pretty easy install... any bodyshop can do it.

hzm82

you can install the side and rear, If you have splash guards installed before, all you need is make 1 addition hole on each side, there is already a little dimple in the plastic part already. You don't need a drill or anything. You take the very pointy screw that comes with the kit and drive it into the dimple using a screw driver. That makes the hole. I have instruction from acura for the rear, I'll email it to you. Then sides are so easy that I can just describe it to you. Then you can have them install the front for you and save a lot of cash that way.

IGOTJUICE007

Where did you get the bodykit from, and how much did you pay for it? Im looking to get one soon, and hoping that since the 2004's are coming out soon, that our bodykits will be discounted. Hopefully I'm just not dreaming.

Acura_CellDepot

Hey,

I have a 2000 tl and am looking to get a body kit for it.
I would consider getting a used one. Do you have any advice and how much would a good deal be on one?

Bxscig

NYDesi ~ if you find a place cheap, let me know. I need to get a body kit installed too.

NYDesi80

HZM82 was very helpful in giving me the info for getting the bodykit for my car. Cheapest I found on that kit anywhere. Ordered it from 1-888-RAY-LAKS. They are actually an Acura delaership in upstate NY and got the whole kit painted and shpped to my house for $832. Their website is HOND********** just add the www before and dot com after. As far as the bodykits going cheaper, Im sure they will but how long are you willing to wait... I wasn't. I got the kit shipped to my Dorm in Jersey so this way I can save myself the tax or else for people living in NY tag on another 80 bux or so! Still not bad.

NYDesi80

Fo some reason the website wouldn't let me post it but if you email me at NYDESI80@aol.com I will give you the info, but you got the number so just call. And Bxscig, I guess I'll let you konw where I get it installed eventually but I live in Long Island and Queens border... so I dont know if your willign to come from Brooklyn like that. Im still not sure what would be a good price to pay for the labor!

IGOTJUICE007

Im from LI too, let me know where you get it installed.

TUFF GONG

Damn...too bad I'm not in NY right now...right by Desi's are a(I'm guessin he's in the Glen Oaks area?).

I would have had a bodykit install day and installed all your bodykits for a very small fee for my time.

It's really really easy guys...real easy.

Jax

heh chris start your own bodykit install and headlight clearing business

nicksan

Guys,

Do you have the phone number for Paul Petrone in Bayside?

I have a OEM style aftermarket spoiler I want to install on my 99 TL.

Know any other places in Queens/LI?

Too afraid to DIY!!!

NYDesi80

Im thinking about getting my body kit installed for this guy on Hillside Ave, that my cousin swears by. He does work on his CL. Im waiting for him to quote me a price, and I'll let u kno how his price and workmanship is after Im thru.

RACINGHART03

iTrader: (2)

I can do it for you. I work for acura and have tons of these including my own if ou feel like driving to NJ. Let me know.

CJITTY

I got my kit from RAY LAKS Acura also 1-888-RAY-LAKS. Fast shipping..free too and all for $831. Couldn't believe it..did the install myself. Piece of cake..limited drilling and saved myself $275 from what Acura wanted to install it!

NYDesi80

Where in Jersey and how much??? I PM'd you too, but no response. Let me know, Im planning on having it done at my body shop or else. THANX

Black TL

Bro, it's not hard at all. I was the same way you were in the sense that I didn't want to drill holes in my car. I ended up doing it myself with a friend to help hold it. It was soooo damn easy to do. Save your money and if you need any help, let me know.

Roshan

marshallbc

I have a kit for sale on the for sale page. But its a mismatch kit. All oem acura but the front and rear are Pearl white and the side skirts are metalic gold.... But its brand new and never installed..

ronrecr

I called Tom From Bellevue Acura and he "who has installed one himself " and assured me that there is no drilling need...I called 2 other Acura Dealerships who confirmed his statement. so I do not know what the deal is maybe install easier with drilling.. but you can call Tom yourself as he is the one selling the kits for 399.00///so that what I found out///it even says that on the acurapartspeople.com web site/// good luck I am installing mine next week..

TotalLuxury

All Cars Auto Care
58-16 Laurelhill Blvd
Woodside, NY 11377

Or if you want you can call me at 718-899-5414 ask for joey...

Im sure you guys saw the hot import night shows and you guys see the nsx well we do all the work for evolution, if you new york people know who they are well you know whats the deal, if you guys need anything done call me...

ronrecr

I have the actual Acura instructions for installation and no where does it state there is any drilling...so good luck I will post pictures and comment when I finish mine...

ronrecr

I have the actual Acura instructions for installation and no where does it state there is any drilling...so good luck I will post pictures and comment when I finish mine...

hzm82

He (NYDesi80) has a 03 TL, The front require drilling. You're talkin about a 99-01 kit and even on those, the rear requires drilling small holes if you didn't have splash guards on before. There are dimples already on there and all you do is drill it using the screws provided. SO yes all the kits requires you to drill.

NYDesi80

Right On HZM 82. I just had it installed and not happy at all. I posted the comment in another thread.

http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...threadid=60625

TotalLuxury

yeah the front and the rear near the splash guard is dimples just take the screws and screw them in frist then put the silver inserts and they will lock even tighter, and the fron requires drilling and it is a total of 10 holes if i remember....

RACINGHART03

iTrader: (2)

I dont know how to work the pm thing. My email is in here somewhere. I wouldnt charge that much but you would have to come out here. Northern NJ by the GW bridge. Let me know.

ronrecr

Hello, the directions have a tools needed section and it does not require a drill. I am so worried now about the drilling and the color match,,I have a 2000 black tl..with mud guards. Please someone tell me if I am going to be dissappointed when I get my kit...!!!