Another Legend born
#41
After going back and forth in my head I decided not to move it. In the end, I simply prefer the badge location at the top.
However, I was so quick to get the modification complete I didn't realized until afterwards I have a different LEGEND badge than what you, TampaRLX, and neuronbob have installed.
The average Joe won't know the difference, but I do, so I'm working on getting the correct badge.
My experience so far has been really amazing. I have received about 6 comments from strangers (guys who appear to be in their late 40's or 50's) who wanted to know how long the car has been out.
It's funny how just having the LEGEND badge seems to elevate the car's prestige in the minds of those who see it, unlike the RLX badge.
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#42
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I get the same effect when I'm out in my Legend. The response I posted earlier in the thread has been replicated a number of times.
People who remember the Legend pay attention to the badge.
Wink, nudge, Acura.....if Chevy, Dodge, and Ford can do entire retro vehicles.....Acura can bring back a little badge of honor....
People who remember the Legend pay attention to the badge.
Wink, nudge, Acura.....if Chevy, Dodge, and Ford can do entire retro vehicles.....Acura can bring back a little badge of honor....
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#43
I am no marketing expert, but the Legend was so well received and was such a great car (including my 2G coupe), I am really surprised Acura wouldn't want to revive the name for a special car -- i.e., the Sport Hybrid. That name still resonates with people, and the SH is certainly a deserving model.
#44
I did not have my RLX badge on for very long. So I cannot measure recognition before vs. after adding my LEGEND badge.
BUT what I can say is that I have many people complimenting me on the car. Descriptives I get are 'stately, modern and beautiful'. I have had more then a couple ask me if it was a new 7 series BMW (although, admitting that was from side and rear views).
I had 3 people walk up to me and ask about the LEGEND by name. One waited from me to come out of a take out restaurant to ask about the car excited that the LEGEND was reborn.
Not one person knew of the Sport Hybrid. Some recognize Acura Jewel Eyes.
Not one person has used the descriptives of 'boring, Accord, or bland'.
It is always nice to get a compliment on your car. I could not care less about those who rush to , even celebrate down playing this car. They can spin their hate on Temple of Venom.
It feels more flagship than the RL, I think mostly because of size and presence of size.
Considering how long it took me to actually get the car, I find the styling modern, tasteful, very well proportioned and something I think will wear well over time. And that is the same description I used of my RL and LEGENDs past.
BUT what I can say is that I have many people complimenting me on the car. Descriptives I get are 'stately, modern and beautiful'. I have had more then a couple ask me if it was a new 7 series BMW (although, admitting that was from side and rear views).
I had 3 people walk up to me and ask about the LEGEND by name. One waited from me to come out of a take out restaurant to ask about the car excited that the LEGEND was reborn.
Not one person knew of the Sport Hybrid. Some recognize Acura Jewel Eyes.
Not one person has used the descriptives of 'boring, Accord, or bland'.
It is always nice to get a compliment on your car. I could not care less about those who rush to , even celebrate down playing this car. They can spin their hate on Temple of Venom.
It feels more flagship than the RL, I think mostly because of size and presence of size.
Considering how long it took me to actually get the car, I find the styling modern, tasteful, very well proportioned and something I think will wear well over time. And that is the same description I used of my RL and LEGENDs past.
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Fresh from Japan
Look what came via air from Japan for me today!
Found a vendor to obtain the lighted Legend doorsills!!!!!! They cost a pretty penny, too, but paying a vendor, who had to pay a broker in Japan to get them....well worth the effort.
Note: There is no greystone in the JDM Legend, so only ebony and Seacoast are available.
Now to find time to pull apart the interior of the car to get these installed.
Found a vendor to obtain the lighted Legend doorsills!!!!!! They cost a pretty penny, too, but paying a vendor, who had to pay a broker in Japan to get them....well worth the effort.
Note: There is no greystone in the JDM Legend, so only ebony and Seacoast are available.
Now to find time to pull apart the interior of the car to get these installed.
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#46
29 September, 2015:
Dear good sir,
Exquisite!
May I be the first to congratulate you on obtaining this accessory. I truly commend your dedication.
I eagerly await your pictures of the final, installed product!
Thank you and good day,
P. Earnest Goodman
Dear good sir,
Exquisite!
May I be the first to congratulate you on obtaining this accessory. I truly commend your dedication.
I eagerly await your pictures of the final, installed product!
Thank you and good day,
P. Earnest Goodman
#48
The left hand LEGEND floor mats are only available in the Phillipines. I have not been able find someone willing to make the customs declaration and ship them to the US. Plus the OEM mats are insanely expensive. However, an option to replace the OEM RLX floor mats:
https://www.carid.com/2016-acura-rlx...-84217159.html
For about $120 you can get the front two mats with an Acura logo (see below options). Not LEGEND, but the front mats (and trunk mat) are the only RLX badges left to convert - and this vendor can do them with the ACURA logo in a black heathered Berber close if not a match to the OEM mats. And ultimately I wanted an Acura LEGEND.
On another front, as of 2017 the illuminated ACURA door sills are now offered in graystone for the 4 pc kit. I think I will be ordering these to swap my black illuminated sills. Perhaps then I can offer them at a great price (ever so slightly used) to a member here (via Black Market). This was another weird search. The 4 pc was not offered in graystone when I purchased my SH (although 2 pc fronts were) , so I was defaulted to black. I considered JDM LEGEND sills as Bob had ordered, but I discovered that graystone interior (quartz in Honda land) was not offered on the LEGEND (they get the cool 2 tone brown / black option on the JDM).
So if I order the front mats (and a trunk mat) I will have completed my transformation from RLX to Acura LEGEND.
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#50
I am just following the leaders......
Excellent place to buy JDM
http://stores.ebay.com/jdmenjoyshoppin/
This what I received today:
Excellent place to buy JDM
http://stores.ebay.com/jdmenjoyshoppin/
This what I received today:
#51
^^
That is the trunk mat.......so much higher quality then the one I got here! Why does Honda do that?
I am waiting on you Tampa, to work out a way to be able to get the front and rear floor mats from the Philippines.......
That is the trunk mat.......so much higher quality then the one I got here! Why does Honda do that?
I am waiting on you Tampa, to work out a way to be able to get the front and rear floor mats from the Philippines.......
#52
I realized that after I posted, hence the post go ***POOF***
But I am going to contact the JDM vendor for pricing on the center console wireless charger. I assume it plugs into the USB port that the car charger uses.
But I am going to contact the JDM vendor for pricing on the center console wireless charger. I assume it plugs into the USB port that the car charger uses.
#54
....and while I am at it....
The JDM LEGEND Accessories page: Honda?Honda Access?????? I believe it is the same link you and George posted previously.
They also offer Apple Car Play as a dealer accessory on the LEGEND. That tells me it is a software plug in. Must Find Hacker!
The JDM LEGEND Accessories page: Honda?Honda Access?????? I believe it is the same link you and George posted previously.
They also offer Apple Car Play as a dealer accessory on the LEGEND. That tells me it is a software plug in. Must Find Hacker!
#58
You can make it up to me. Send me your LEGEND manual case when it arrives.
I have Android for now.... I am seeing Acura App apks for Windows Phone. If I can verification they work (especially for Pandora, Aha & Text Msgs) I am going back to Windows Phone. I have my eye on the Surface phone about to be released.
Android has plenty of features but they change behavior every other day.
I have Android for now.... I am seeing Acura App apks for Windows Phone. If I can verification they work (especially for Pandora, Aha & Text Msgs) I am going back to Windows Phone. I have my eye on the Surface phone about to be released.
Android has plenty of features but they change behavior every other day.
#59
Ha! How about you get us a way to get the floor mats from the Philippines, and then I would be happy to reward you with the LEGENT manual case
I really like Windows phone, but the app support is abysmal......
I really like Windows phone, but the app support is abysmal......
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#60
Maybe it is not a direct plugin.....
#62
Is this the same case that came with our US Legends, or is Japan Legend only? I ask because I think I remember that I have a leather case or two (buried in a box in the attic) that I kept from prior cars, though maybe they are from my RLs.
#63
Honda used to include a case like this with all its models......I am sure this should be almost the same as the ones that came with the RL, and the ones you already have. I personally do not like having all those booklets loose in the glove box, and this is just perfect.
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#66
I agree, and am currently using the case from my last RL. But now I want a Legend case, I'm going attic-diving tomorrow!
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#71
This is unclear. In 2016 you can get 2 or 4 door sills. Although they list the color codes they were only offered in black for the 4 door sills. I asked if it was a matter that the other colors were yet to be in the pipeline and the 3 parts vendors I spoke with said it looks like 4 door will only be black. BUT you can order 2 door kits in any color. Sounds like a sourcing issue.
But I love the look at night when the doors open.
But I love the look at night when the doors open.
so I will be replacing the 4 door sills in black my dealer installed on delivery. So my very slightly used black 4 door illuminated sills will soon be available to someone with a black interior.
Next, my new custom ACURA embroidered (licensed logo) floor mats will replace the last RLX reference on my Acura LEGEND.
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#74
They have been shipped from CA, and due here by the weekend.
I have an RLX Trunk mat - which I ordered the 'Acura A' logo trunk mat to replace it.
Call me nutz but the price of the OEM mats is $600+ These are from Lloyds and I actually ordered 2 sets. One in Black heathered Berber and one set in Charcoal / Dark Grey Berber to see which is closest match to my interior carpet. If the charcoal does the trick, you may be interested in the Black heather Berber. I am unsure if the carpet color of the black / ebony interior is the same as the greystone.
I will post pics.
I have an RLX Trunk mat - which I ordered the 'Acura A' logo trunk mat to replace it.
Call me nutz but the price of the OEM mats is $600+ These are from Lloyds and I actually ordered 2 sets. One in Black heathered Berber and one set in Charcoal / Dark Grey Berber to see which is closest match to my interior carpet. If the charcoal does the trick, you may be interested in the Black heather Berber. I am unsure if the carpet color of the black / ebony interior is the same as the greystone.
I will post pics.
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#75
Thanks Tampa. The floor mats are the only RLX reference I have left. The LEGEND trunk mat was $175 (JDM) and the quality is superb.
Waiting to check out your pictures.....it is sad that we can't get the OEM LEGEND ones from the Philippines
Waiting to check out your pictures.....it is sad that we can't get the OEM LEGEND ones from the Philippines
#76
I have not seen another JDM LEGEND mat since you snapped up yours. And my 'friend' from Manila - he is OFF the Christmas Card List!!!
#77
This is where I bought mine, if you are interested. It was an excellent buying experience! I can send you much better picture if you want.
[NEW] JDM Honda LEGEND KC2 Luggage Mat Genuine OEM Acura RLX | eBay
Maybe you can make another "friend"?
[NEW] JDM Honda LEGEND KC2 Luggage Mat Genuine OEM Acura RLX | eBay
Maybe you can make another "friend"?