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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 01:49 PM
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Pinstriping Anyone?

As much as I really like the RLX I am getting bored with the solid white refrigerator look so we went out and added some tasteful pinstriping to breakup the solid color....Boy did that make a difference! Makes it look like a whole new vehicle, and even the dealership liked it.

Anyone else???
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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 02:06 PM
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Um, no. But to each his own.

Pictures?

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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 02:41 PM
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yeah, you cant exclaim something visual and not provide pictures.

how would you like it if your wife withheld sex from you?
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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 05:35 PM
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My instincts say no, and that this was never a part of our traditions.

But...by all means, give us some pictures and see if you can convert us! :-)
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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 05:52 PM
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I am also part of the "skeptical" but I am withholding final comments until I see the pics. I have been surprised in the past by things I would expected otherwise....

On a separate topic....Canada is offering crazy lease deals for loyal Acura customers. I can drive a Tech model for less money than my TL at the money! That is just crazy, and if I was just a little older, I would jump on one.
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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 07:06 PM
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I am trying to figure out how to post a pix from my Iphone...Any help?
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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 07:16 PM
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Do you have a photobucket account? If not, you can e-mail it to me and I can host it for you
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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 07:35 PM
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Have painted on pinstripes on my 06 tsx. iMO I like them. Black and off white on red car.
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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by victorber
I am trying to figure out how to post a pix from my Iphone...Any help?
Use the regular site. When you scroll down to manage files, you will see easily how to call the pictures from your Photos folder.

If you can't figure it out, I am sure that you could email to any one of us and we'd be happy to do it.

Looking forward to seeing the difference it makes.
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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 10:20 PM
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Weather,
Thanks for posting for me....Trying to get the snowblower ready for the party....
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 07:14 AM
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Victorber....Always a pleasure to help a fella Acuraziner Looks pretty good I must admit...If you ever get a chance to take photos from a little further back, send them to me and I can upload those too.





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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 07:25 AM
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its not bad!

a pic a little bit further away like in a parking lot would be very nice
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 07:50 AM
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I think we're all curious about a distance shot that shows the visual interaction of the straight line of the stripe with the wing bulge of the A arm travel.
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 07:51 AM
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And I see that I am not the ONLY person who has trouble fitting a 197" long RLX into a modern mass produced garage.

Just barely...barely fits. :-)
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by George Knighton
And I see that I am not the ONLY person who has trouble fitting a 197" long RLX into a modern mass produced garage.

Just barely...barely fits. :-)
we need bigger and better things!
upgrade the garage!!!
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 08:10 AM
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we need bigger and better things!
upgrade the garage!!!
LOL....

I've thought about it. But this is a little cottage out in the country that is part of an overly strict HoA.

If I started a project as big as extending the garage, the Board would have a collective apoplexy.

I was lucky they allowed me to annex some easement and put up a vinyl fence.
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 08:11 AM
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Sorry guy/gals took the pix in the garage late at night, no sunlight. Will try today
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 08:11 AM
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damn Homeowners association.
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 09:05 AM
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I WILL say this - the sides of the RLX contain a lot of unadorned real estate, and especially in a white car, some kind of ornamentation to visually break up the expanse of sheet metal isn't a bad idea.

I considered the body side moldings - both for this purpose and for protection from door dings - but they mount so low that they wouldn't be much help.

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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike_TX
I considered the body side moldings - both for this purpose and for protection from door dings - but they mount so low that they wouldn't be much help.
I have them but you're right they are probably not going to help a lot.

I only have them because I lucked out. After deciding on a price, the only car the dealer could find already had them installed. :-)
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Old Mar 3, 2014 | 06:11 PM
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Hey guys, as soon as we get our temps back above freezing I'll take some better pixs. currently it's hovering about 17deg's, and after shoveling our new snowfall I'm both to tired and quivering...
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Old Mar 3, 2014 | 06:20 PM
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Sounds good....I don't mind uploading your pics but don't ask me to shovel your driveway....or warm you up *lmao*
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Old Mar 3, 2014 | 09:10 PM
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Pansie. It's now 0 degrees F here tonight. AGAIN. Swimsuit weather!

I don't usually like pinstripes, but that one does break up the white on the RLX. Nice job.
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by George Knighton
And I see that I am not the ONLY person who has trouble fitting a 197" long RLX into a modern mass produced garage.

Just barely...barely fits. :-)
The website quotes 196.1 in., which is only 2 in. longer than the TL! Thought I would have trouble fitting it in my townhome garage, but it's OK, as long as I fold the mirrors.
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