RLX rear spolier
Wondering how RLX look with rear spoiler. Anyone has more picture of it?
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That shot looks surprisingly OK. I haven't seen any pics if the whole car with it on, though.
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I am still disappointed that the RLX doesn't have more accessories to give it a more aggressive stance with better wheels, and things like body kit. I am aware that it costs money to develop and manufacture these but given the number of complaints on how bland the RLX is, these could help for those willing to pay for them.
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Originally Posted by weather
(Post 14780709)
I am still disappointed that the RLX doesn't have more accessories to give it a more aggressive stance with better wheels, and things like body kit. I am aware that it costs money to develop and manufacture these but given the number of complaints on how bland the RLX is, these could help for those willing to pay for them.
Maybe the TLX will be more conducive to the glue on bits while the RLX keeps it head up high. Have you ever seen that bozo who glued bits onto a Lexus LS or a Merc E350? There are some cars that move above that category and I think that the RLX is one of them. |
I recall before Type-S nomenclature Honda had a FP (Factory Performance) option. The RLX could use some accessories to highlight it's ability to be a sporty sedan. My first TSX, '04 6MT, had a body kit and that changed the entire look of the car. Only complaint was when the car got up to highway and above speeds the side strake spoilers would begin to waiver in the wind and cause interior cabin noise.
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I saw one with a spoiler on it the last time I was at the dealer. I must admit it did class up the car somewhat on the rear end but they also were charging $700 for it. Sorry I didn't get a picture and the car has since been sold.
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im debating on getting the spoiler but i rather see how it looks it person first
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Originally Posted by db22
(Post 14780728)
I thought that gluing plastic crap all over the car went out when Pontiac died? I prefer the classy stealth approach to the "whale tails" and the pseudo body kits.
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Originally Posted by weather
(Post 14782313)
I fully respect your opinion and I can see what you mean by the "pontiac" look to the body kits but some are decent looking. I liked how Acura had a different front bumper (and rear bumper) for the 2009 TSX when you ordered the body kit. This created a cleaner look with the "added pieces with glue" reference you are making. That being said, when I see the mod that people do to their cars, the OEM accessories are by far more classy in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by seanlin
(Post 14780558)
Wondering how RLX look with rear spoiler. Anyone has more picture of it?
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Originally Posted by miner
(Post 14780731)
I recall before Type-S nomenclature Honda had a FP (Factory Performance) option. The RLX could use some accessories to highlight it's ability to be a sporty sedan.
:-) The RLX rear spoiler, I don't like that very much, unless you just want to look a little different. It doesn't do anything coming straight off the rear deck like that. It looks different, but to help with the airstream it would need to be a lot higher...and don't even think about it because I mean a lot higher. It'd destroy the looks of the car completely if you had a rear spoiler that really worked, and at that point you'd have to change the nose in order to balance the car to keep the driving wheels on the ground at 130. My track car ended up with one of Jeff Owens spoilers on the front and a Mugen spoiler on the tail. One thing always leads to another.... |
Originally Posted by Oswald Vater
(Post 14780775)
...end but they also were charging $700 for it.
You don't just glue it on, you have to drill holes at the far ends of the deck. And it adds just enough weight that they make you put helper springs on the rear deck closure mechanism. Just seems like a lot of trouble for slightly different looks. That's just me, of course. If somebody really wants to do it, then that's his personal choice and that choice is entirely valid. We all express ourselves with our cars. :-) Hell, it's cheaper than landscaping!! |
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I kind of like the way it looks :thumbsup:
Couldn't help myself..bought almost all the Accessories Spoiler Attachment 47974 Illuminated Door Sills Attachment 47975 Wheels Attachment 47976 Splash Guards Attachment 47977 Rear Splash Guard Attachment 47978 All Season Trunk Tray Attachment 47979 Body Side Molding Attachment 47980 Still cheaper than landscaping, but getting close !! Added window tint & Door Edge Guards since they don't show up on the Gilded Pewter color Excuse the crappy photos, the lens was pretty dirty!:tomato: |
Originally Posted by scv76
(Post 14802799)
I kind of like the way it looks :thumbsup:
Couldn't help myself..bought almost all the Accessories Spoiler http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...g?t=1387824905 Illuminated Door Sills http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...g?t=1387824856 Wheels http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...?t=1387824925G Splash Guards http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...g?t=1387824898 Rear Splash Guard http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...g?t=1387824868 All Season Trunk Tray http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...g?t=1387824916 Body Side Molding http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...g?t=1387824989 Still cheaper than landscaping, but getting close !! Added window tint & Door Edge Guards since they don't show up on the Gilded Pewter color Excuse the crappy photos, the lens was pretty dirty!:tomato: |
Originally Posted by bronx1480
(Post 14802817)
wow your car looks great i have the silver moon i just brought the mats. i will definitely be getting the spoiler trunk and splash guards:thumbsup:
My color looks great in the natural sunlight..these garage pictures don't do it justice |
Originally Posted by scv76
(Post 14802799)
Couldn't help myself..bought almost all the Accessories
Still cheaper than landscaping, but getting close !! I asked only for wheel locks and splash guards, but lucked into body side molding because the only car they could find in my color already had them installed! |
scv, do you mind posting some pics of the side view of your car from a distance? It's impossible to really tell how the spoiler looks in proportion to the rest of the car when the pic is that close to it.
I'd also like to see how the illuminated door sills looks like in normal daylight. thanks! |
I will try to get some pics tomorrow and post them.
Merry Xmas or what ever you celebrate to all |
I think on many cars the add-on trim and body kits make them look better. The Honda Accord Sport makes good use of the add ons. Even the 4G TL's body kit looks good (except for the rear pieces that look like bolt ons). On other cars they can look rather um... hideous.
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Originally Posted by scv76
(Post 14804555)
Merry Xmas or what ever you celebrate to all
OR as us French people say...Joyeux Noel :) |
your car is gorgeous
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Rims
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Were these a local dealer option? I do not see them on Acura's website. If you do not mind my asking, how much did they cost?
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@holografique,is this what you wanted to see?
Illuminated Door Sill Daylight View Attachment 47964 More Rear Spoiler Pics Attachment 47965 Attachment 47966 Long Range View Attachment 47967 |
[QUOTE=TSX69;14806120][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="Maroon"]Were these a local dealer option? I do not see them on Acura's website. If you do not mind my asking, how much did they cost?
Thanks! I was told the dealer took them out and had them chromed. They said they have a service where you turn in your rims and they give you a new chromed set, then they will send yours in etc. etc. etc...kinda like when everyone was doing the headlight clearing thing a while back. I probably got ripped, cause the wheels were something like $1,800 or so...but I figured what the heck, I like them!! |
Originally Posted by gokhanturk
(Post 14804830)
your car is gorgeous
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thanks for posting the new pics. not a fan of the side door molding but the rear spoiler lip does look nice.
cheers! |
Originally Posted by scv76
(Post 14806653)
Long Range View
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...ceP1020682.jpg Must... Not... Buy.... Extra.... Stuff...! |
Originally Posted by george knighton
(Post 14807287)
well.... Dash it all. That looks better than i expected.
Must... Not... Buy.... Extra.... Stuff...! |
^^ lmao
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wow.... beautiful..
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Installation Prices
scv76 or anyone who may know: how much did installation run you on the remote start, body side molding & illuminated door sills? My dealer is charging ~$300 each & that sounds kinda high but just checking to see if maybe that is normal?
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I just had it installed..I paid 320 from a online Acura OE parts and it was 135 I let the dealer put it on..adds a certain element that was needed
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Your car looks great! I just got a white RLX and ordered a bunch of these accessories. How much did the install on the illuminated door sills cost you? The instructions look a little complicated and 12 pages long! If not too much trouble I'd like to know the install price on the spoiler and body side molding as well. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by SLAMMED RLX
(Post 15091803)
I just had it installed..I paid 320 from a online Acura OE parts and it was 135 I let the dealer put it on..adds a certain element that was needed
:-) Good luck with that. I'm not going to get them until somebody goes to Japan to get them, it looks like. |
When I purchased 2014 RLX P-AWS, it came with everything including Decklid Spoiler.
Now I got 2016 RLX SH-AWD, and that comes with nothing(lol) Splash Guard, Side Molding was done, and took 2 and half hour for both of them to be installed. (Not bad, I think) Now move on to the Rear Spoiler. Paid $320 for the part, and will start installing next weekend. Would like to save around $150 labor fee, so I will try to install them within 2hours or so. I was surprised that the part is very light! 3M tape itself may hold them together, but I will drill holes to secure them just as installation manual says. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...fc05512b8a.jpg will update soon. |
I installed one on the RL, didn't like the idea of drilling holes in the trunk, but it came out perfect with the included template.
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Right. Also as long as I don't forget to use touch-up paint around the edge of holes, that will not eat away. So, it's a must, I think!
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Done. Took 2 hours 15mins, but I think I managed ok.
Drilling holes are the toughest part. 3M tapes need to be applied as instruction showed you, otherwise middle part will be popped. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...d654fdee00.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...b3d540448b.jpg |
Brave man.
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Originally Posted by Guitaryojedi
(Post 15796715)
Done. Took 2 hours 15mins, but I think I managed ok.
Drilling holes are the toughest part. 3M tapes need to be applied as instruction showed you, otherwise middle part will be popped. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...d654fdee00.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...b3d540448b.jpg ps. nice job installing yourself! I'm thinking of side moulding on mine.....does it look much better with it??? |
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