Goodbye TL....Hello RL
07-13-2008, 01:49 AM
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Goodbye TL....Hello RL
Just wanted to say I had fun having my TL this pass few years. Well just pass Monday I dropped off my 06 TL since Acura sent me a letter so I can turn in my TL early from my lease. So I picked up a graphite/black 2008 RL Tech.
Well here is my new baby.
Well....lets the mod bugs begins!
JDM Honda Legend Grille
JDM Honda Legend Headlamp
IPF Super X LED bulb
Well here is my new baby.
Well....lets the mod bugs begins!
JDM Honda Legend Grille
JDM Honda Legend Headlamp
IPF Super X LED bulb
07-13-2008, 02:45 AM
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congrats with the RL, I might be seeing you there more often soon if things go right 
Are you planning to do anything else like the amuse or mugen kit along with the amuse/fujitsibo/etc exhaust , BBK all with the future free flowing cats?
Sorry to burst you bubble, but this may belong in cartalk as it doesn't deal with the 3G TL to much..
Are you planning to do anything else like the amuse or mugen kit along with the amuse/fujitsibo/etc exhaust , BBK all with the future free flowing cats?Sorry to burst you bubble, but this may belong in cartalk as it doesn't deal with the 3G TL to much..
07-13-2008, 02:49 AM
#5
Team Owner
I can't for the life of me figure out why you would want the Honda "H" on the front of an RL...
07-13-2008, 05:01 AM
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07-13-2008, 09:48 AM
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Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by I hate cars
I can't for the life of me figure out why you would want the Honda "H" on the front of an RL...
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07-13-2008, 10:14 AM
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Like one of the other posters said, its to make the car look more JDM rather than USDM. In Japan the RL actually comes with the honda emblem(and its called the Honda Legend) as with the TSX(i think its called the Honda Accord over there). Since Honda/Acura is a Japanese company, some folks choose to order parts str8 from Japan to make it more Japanese domestic rather that US domestic...basically taking the US "mask" off. Its a good look! If only the TL was available in Japan....maybe we'd see some aftermarket parts from Mugen! JDM FTW!!! 
Congrats on the RL, its one helluva car!!!
Congrats on the RL, its one helluva car!!!
07-13-2008, 10:21 AM
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i understand the honda/acura relation and the reason to put the honda grill on the front; i wouldnt do it to an RL though but hey, it still a sick ride that would make me look twice 
07-13-2008, 10:53 AM
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Nice looking mods so far.. I wonder if changing the badges from Acura to Honda makes the car drive differently 
. Good luck with the mods I know you'll do something different.
. Good luck with the mods I know you'll do something different.
07-13-2008, 11:10 AM
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Full of water...
beautiful car i cant wait to see what you do with it. that model RL was not that popular, but i have always been a fan. i think it is much sexier than the new model...
i cant wait to see what you do with it. that model RL was not that popular, but i have always been a fan. i think it is much sexier than the new model...
07-13-2008, 12:32 PM
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Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by DJSlim
Like one of the other posters said, its to make the car look more JDM rather than USDM. In Japan the RL actually comes with the honda emblem(and its called the Honda Legend) as with the TSX(i think its called the Honda Accord over there). Since Honda/Acura is a Japanese company, some folks choose to order parts str8 from Japan to make it more Japanese domestic rather that US domestic...basically taking the US "mask" off. Its a good look! If only the TL was available in Japan....maybe we'd see some aftermarket parts from Mugen! JDM FTW!!!
Do Hyundai owners order parts straight from korea to make their car more "korean domestic" with "genuine KDM" parts? ROFL LOFL
07-13-2008, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Blazing GT
youre going to miss your TL
07-13-2008, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Babnik
No offense to anyone but that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. I can understand doing this if it would improve the performance of teh vehicle in some way, but just for looks???
Do Hyundai owners order parts straight from korea to make their car more "korean domestic" with "genuine KDM" parts? ROFL LOFL
Do Hyundai owners order parts straight from korea to make their car more "korean domestic" with "genuine KDM" parts? ROFL LOFL
07-13-2008, 01:45 PM
#21
Team Owner
Originally Posted by plastikman
Don't be so sure of yourself, there are aot of things the RL has that the TL just does not. The TL was a great car, I had 3 of them, but the RL is just in a different class.
07-13-2008, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Babnik
No offense to anyone but that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. I can understand doing this if it would improve the performance of teh vehicle in some way, but just for looks???
Do Hyundai owners order parts straight from korea to make their car more "korean domestic" with "genuine KDM" parts? ROFL LOFL
Do Hyundai owners order parts straight from korea to make their car more "korean domestic" with "genuine KDM" parts? ROFL LOFL
I think the main reason why someone would makes these mods is to make "their" acura look more unique, different from all the other acuras out on the road.
07-13-2008, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by I hate cars
No offense but I would have no problem affording an RL but the TL is more for me. I may switch to the RL when I get into my mid/late 30s but the extra sportiness of the TL is nice.
No offense taken, I got my RL in my fairly early 30's, then switched the suspension and rims to Aspec and I absolutely love it. I enjoyed my TL's, they are great cars, it was just a personal change I wanted to make, without leaving the Acura family.
07-13-2008, 03:47 PM
#26
Team Owner
Originally Posted by plastikman
No offense taken, I got my RL in my fairly early 30's, then switched the suspension and rims to Aspec and I absolutely love it. I enjoyed my TL's, they are great cars, it was just a personal change I wanted to make, without leaving the Acura family.
When I bought my 06 TL in Dec of 05, I looked at the RL as a family car and never gave it a second look. In the 2.5 years I've owned my TL, the RL looks better and better. Not willing to pull the trigger yet but in another couple years I'll probably give in.
07-13-2008, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BLACKURA_NY
awesome dude.
ive been thinking about upgrading to the RL.. its sooo much sexier, and alot of JDM potential, and very unique... have you seen the 8 piston 15" Rotora BBK for the RL yet? mmmmm
ive been thinking about upgrading to the RL.. its sooo much sexier, and alot of JDM potential, and very unique... have you seen the 8 piston 15" Rotora BBK for the RL yet? mmmmm
Nice ride!
07-13-2008, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by I hate cars
No offense but I would have no problem affording an RL but the TL is more for me. I may switch to the RL when I get into my mid/late 30s but the extra sportiness of the TL is nice.
wait until u see this!!!!!
This SPOON LEGEND!!!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=omjRNLJQycw
07-13-2008, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Babnik
Do Hyundai owners order parts straight from korea to make their car more "korean domestic" with "genuine KDM" parts? ROFL LOFL
Actually, yes.
Some people that own tiburon's rebadge their cars to say "tuscani" cause thats what it's called in korea.
07-13-2008, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by BLACKURA_NY
awesome dude.
ive been thinking about upgrading to the RL.. its sooo much sexier, and alot of JDM potential, and very unique... have you seen the 8 piston 15" Rotora BBK for the RL yet? mmmmm
ive been thinking about upgrading to the RL.. its sooo much sexier, and alot of JDM potential, and very unique... have you seen the 8 piston 15" Rotora BBK for the RL yet? mmmmm
07-13-2008, 06:00 PM
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congrats! I would like to have a RL too! And JDM ftw! I guess to answer why people rebadge their Acuras to Hondas is simple - it's just an exterior/appearance mod. It's like why people go with 19" heavy rims? They don't decrease performance/handling yet people still do that, why? Because those people think those rims look good.
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