I went ahead and added Alabaster Silver 2007-2008 splash guards to my stock body 2005 Satin Silver Metallic TL. There is some yellowish hue to the new guards but I like them way better than the black ones. This is a previous thread that discussed the color options: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ighlight=color. I am pleased with the results. I didn't want to invest in a body kit at this time. I really like to mod my TL but in keeping the stock look, so I mostly add functionality. You can see some minor cosmetic mods in the photos.

Here are some pictures:










(btw, I have a hidden hitch mounted in this last picture. I'm going to post a full hitch mount thread later on. It's nothing new--just bike transportation hitch mount. There are some threads on this already.)

 

Looks good. I like the look of the color matched splash guards. I ordered a set for my 07 Carbon Bronze from a dealer on ebay but have not yet installed them. Was it an easy process? Seems pretty straightforward.

 

Yeah, very easy. Don't lose any of the clips that go behind the screws. Additionally, I recommend that you get one of those bent phillips head screwdrivers from Lowes. It was very easy to do with one of those. You NEED a bent head screwdriver. The space that you have to work in is really limited and even the stubby screwdrivers won't fit.

 

I cant really see the differences from the pics. Do you think that the side mirrors from a AS would be such a big difference in color and they would stick out as much different?

 

very nice... the splash guards are functional and stylish.

 

^ are they really that functional?? i use to have them on my altima and took them off, because i feel that they don't look that great, and dont really do much ... but i could be wrong for the TL

 

well they are somewhat functional...

 

There is a greater likelihood that the side mirrors could stand out. To me, what little difference there is in paint for the mud guard things is something I wouldn't ever notice because I kind of expect stuff at the bottom of the car to be a different color. I would also like to change my mirrors to 07-08, but I'm hesitant to do it for now. If I were you, I'd go to your local dealer and look at them next to your car (take some photos for us here at AZ) and see how well they match up?

I think the mud guards are VERY functional on the TL. Seriously, they are full of mud and dirt from the road. That crap would spray all over the side of my car or the underbelly of the car if I didn't have these on it. Plus I think the car looks more grounded with the guards on it. And lastly, I am betting that some of the crap that is kicked up by the tires could possibly (this is admittedly less likely) hit my bike on my hitch rack. My bike is expensive and I don't want it damaged!

 

Do you have more pictures? I'm thinking ordering the exact same mods and I'm on the fence.

 

I've wanted to do the ASM mirrors on my SSM also. They might stand out alittle, I just don't want to have to buy the mirrors and have them painted!

 

Keeps the rocks from kicking up onto your rocker panels and causing damage. For those of us who live where rocks seem to breed on our freeways (like Arizona), they are functional.

 

Yea I guess the best thing is to park beside one and take some pics but the weather is shitty where I am and its -25C outside (-13F) so I have to wait for warmer weather. Maybe this weekend when its -1 and sunny I go there. I will post pics if I take any for sure.
Also I agree that the mud guards are functional. I have them but they are black so I will be taking them off in the summer but in the winter they are a must.

 

With the color of your wheels maybe you can get NBP mirrors. I was thinking of getting black side mirrors and a black vinyl for the roof. I think it would flow nicely but you need some more mods (like your car) and not stock like mine to pull that off. But I would have to see it photochopped to make a decision

 

From your photos above, I don't see any difference in color. Your car looks good.

 

I like them personally. Do you mind if I ask how much did the set cost?

 

I bought mine from an Acura dealer selling on ebay for just over 100 shipped.