Hello,

I'm getting a dent fixed at my dealership's collision center. I figured this is a good time to just order the OEM body kit since they're taking off the back bumper anyways. I got the estimate to install all 4 parts (front, sides & back) and it comes to close to $500 in labor fee. That cost just doesn't feel right at all.

I went to the Acura dealership to see how it looks installed and it doesn't seem too difficult to do myself. It looks like I just need to align the parts and screw it on. Does anybody have any experience? Do I need cut anything out?

2012 TSX

 

I believe it should be easy enough for you to install it yourself. I do recall mentions of double sided adhesive being used as well.

 

The rear bumper took me around 30 minutes to install myself. It came with instructions and was very straight forward. Here is a video of it being removed

The side skirts might take a little longer, I haven't installed them so I am not sure on time. Check out these threads:

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-photograph-gallery-144/skiroys-build-thread-892477/

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...&highlight=DIY

 

It is not very hard just takes a little time, do it your self save a bundle of money, at my work (honda dealer we charge 3.0 hours = $315.00) so 500 is kind of steep

 

Definitely do it yourself.. I bought the 2-piece front under spoilers already and just trying to find some time to get it done. Skirts will be harder, but if you imagine the money savings; it's really a no brainer if you're even remotely competent at putting stuff together.

 

The sides are the only sections that requires some attention when installing. So read & understand the instructions before you attach the side brackets. It's a one shot deal, once they are on that's it.