jshih57

Has anyone installed the 04 TL factory body kit personally? I know the front & rear parts are installed over existing bumpers, but not sure about the side skirts, do they install over factory panels below the doors, or do these panels have to be removed first, like the 2nd gen TL's?
Thanks.

danno

Pretty sure side Aeros fit over exsisting panels. That`s what mine looks like

2k4TLkev

if u look at the pics of members that have the body kit....is doesnt seem likely that the aero kit goes over the existing side piece, just not enough space to fit over the existing one. i'm getting my kit this friday according to fed ex tracking. and will install it Sat. i will post it after i install it. I'm hoping the side pieces replaces the stock ones b/c i tore my stock one running over a curb..=)

jshih57

Yes, I appreciate your input after you install it. My car came with the body kit & I'm trying to find out if the dealer's trying to pull my leg. Since I paid ($1400) for this kit (& spoiler), I want any original body parts that was removed; dealer 1st told me they were cut-up & discarded, promised a set of all season mats; 2 days later they said original parts weren't removed, body kits install over it.

Sorry to hear you tore a stock piece. I don't know about 04's but for 2nd gen TL's, you do need to remove the side pieces 1st; however, their aero kit looks quite diff. I scatched the front air-dam over a curb too, I guess we have to be extra careful with those aero kits, especially if we plan to install the springs (& rest of the parts) from A-spec which will lower the car about 1". BTW, do you know if this body kit is same as the 1 in A-spec? If yes, can we purchase A-spec components individually?

SSH

Does anyone have the invoice price for the various body kit parts? I'm about make my deal and I wanted to go in armed with that info.

2k4TLkev

ok my kit came in today ...i got the instructions on how to install..seems a lil tough to do... dunno if i wanna do it myself but as for the side pieces, you have to remove the stock side piece, IT DOES NOT GO OVER THE STOCK SIDE PIECE. i will take pics once i get it installed

jshih57

Don't know the dealer "invoice" price, I assume you're talking about the dealer cost? I think they mark-up 2x. My dealer (in NJ)gave me a list of available dealer installed accessories, the bodykit is $1500/$1400 internet price, + sales tax.
Check out www.hond**********.com they sell the 04 body kit for $835.90, free shipping, no tax (best deal I found) . If you want prices for indiv pieces, check out Sunnyside Acura @ http://www.acuraparts247.com/sunnysi...TL+Accessories

jshih57

Thanks for info. So it will work out OK for you on the side panels. I heard the side panels are hard to remove, at least for the 2nd gen. Since 1 of your panels is damaged, you probably don't care if it's damaged further in trying to remove it, so you'll know better when you remove the panel on the other side. Also, from instructions you received, can you confirm that the front & rear pieces do install over existing bumpers?

FYI, the dealer charges $225 (3 hours @ $75/hr) + tax, for installation of the body kit. The hourly rate may vary depending on location. Also, when looking down, there are noticeable gaps on each side of the front airdam, which Iv'e heard quite a few complaints in the forum & on my car. Might be a design flaw. Please let me know how yours come out after it's installed. Thanks.

Tajam

whats the site for the cheap honda parts, theres always stars after hond.


Anyone know what the ground clearance of the TL with body kit is?
I know without its like 5.8in which is pretty low.

2k4TLkev

jshih57

the front and rear goes over existing one. i have instructions on how to install front, sides, and rear if u want pm me with your email i will send u detail instructions with pictures.

tajam,
i dont think it will lower the look that much. i plan on dropping it when i get my 19's..

Tajam

One more question, is there anything wrong with only having the Rear Underbody spoiler or do I need the full kit?

(got a dent i want to hide)

2k4TLkev

tajam,

it wont look right from the sid eview the rear will look lower than the sides and front if u only put the rear on...i sent u instructions already

Tajam

Thanks alot for the instructions.



I think it'll look fine, IT doesnt look like the sides are lowered with body kit so there shouldnt be a difference.

It didnt look bad when I built the car with rear kit on acura site

timnguyen9

2K4TLkev,

I'm also starting to like the look of the kit. It's growing on me. I think it give a more aggressive and cleaner look. Can you also email me the install instructions.
tim_nguyen9@yahoo.com

How did your install of the kit go? Status? Pics?


Tajam.....how about some pics of just the rear installed?

Tajam

I"ll post some pics when I can, still waiting for the rear kit, I bought it from http://www.acuraparts247.com/sunnys...+TL+Accessories, I got it for $290 shipped.
I'll be sure to post some pics once its on.

tazma61

The site that has it for $835.90... is that really the address of the site... with all those stars? I can't seem to connect... Can you maybe put the link up again on this thread.. thanks a bunch...

Tajam

OK this star thing is annoying


ummmmm
www.

honda

cura

world

.com



connect them

2k4TLkev

ok..havent check this thread for a while..


tim nguyen...i sent u instructions, check your mail

i recieved the kit since friday. but i havent even open up the box yet, been to busy and the instructions look a little complicated, i dont have tools nor lift so i will let some local performance shop here do it for 150 (thats what i got quoted for). prolly do that today after work. than zaino my car and than throw in some 18 in racing hart c2's on it that my fren has sitting in the garage and take some pics

jshih57

tazma61,
If you put the words honda, cura, world (in tajam's post) together (no spaces & commas) between www. & .com you'll get to the site, then look for the 04 TL bodykit. The forum edited this particular URL by inserted *'s. If you still can't connect, PM me with your email addr & I'll reply with EXACT link to the product you're looking for.

2k4TLkev

ok just got my kit installed yesterday...u gotta see it in person, pics do no justice for the kit, it is clean and very nice...was going to do i tmyself but dont have time/tools/lazy...got it installe dfor 175 bucks...no big deal ...dealer wanted 300...but for those who dont have the kit i suggest u get it rite away...

the reason why tim @ hondacura cant post ads for the kit b/c this site belong to someone and i dont think he is alllow to sell things on this site...Tim's a real cool guy, his prices is way cheaper than dealers..