1sweetTL

I went down to Weir Canyon Acura to get the TL serviced and I talked to Steve in Parts.

He said they were not gonna stock the Pearl Black emblems. I asked if i could get a decent order together would he oder them for us. He said if we prepay them they will Special order them for us.

I will be calling him to get the details on price and delivery time.

Is evetyone on this list still interested?

1) teh jatt - "A" front/back
2) subinf - "A" front/back
3) Jumpman45 - "A" front/back
4) Lokius - "A" front/back
5) dan.....k - "A" front/back
6) 1sweetTL - "A"front/back

Please confirm.

I will post pricing later today if I can get a hold of Steve.

Teh Jatt

I'm in

trancemission

great job Joe!!!!!!!!!

Jumpman45

Still interested....

VelfarreClubber

Good job 1sweetTL, I will make a decision after i see some numbers.

VelfarreClubber

Here's a pic for you guys, seeing that a lot want to get the front too


Should i get the front? i have ssm, but i definately want the back A

here's more pics
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/630479

dan.....k

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Count me in!

BlackenedTL

Count me in also...front and back "A" (Black Chrome).

Thanks!

dragonlord

Count me in for the front and rear "A"!

1sweetTL

Thanks guys, but don't give pat me on the back yet.
I prefer to wait until Steve at ACURA gets it done.
I didn't call him yesterday cuz I wanted to make sure I could order at least a half dozen or so.
I will ask him today for pricing.

This is the count so far.

Confirmed:
1sweetTL
Teh Jatt
Jumpman45
BlackenedTL
dan.....k
dragonlord

Maybe:

VelfarreClubber

ward148

ah...you forgot me! I looking for the hole shibang! Front and back "A" Also Tl and Acura Emblem.

Confirmed:
1sweetTL
Teh Jatt
Jumpman45
BlackenedTL
dan.....k
dragonlord
ward148

Maybe:

VelfarreClubber

tejesh83

1sweetTL:

Can you ask for the price for the full set too (As, ACURA, TL). If it's reasonable, I'm in for a set.

1sweetTL

tejesh83 I will try to find out.

Here is the email (Italicized) originaly sent to me by the parts guy at acura:

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Smith" <Steve.Smith@weircanyonacura.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 11:04 AM
Subject: Re: Balck Emblems For 2004 TL

the 04 tl black chrome kit is $152.64 plus tax.
It contains the following emblems.....the front A
rear A acura emblem and the TL emblem.

Thank you,
Steve
Acura parts.

I will find out if these price still apply.

1sweetTL

BTW... THANKS FOR POSTING THE PICS.

1sweetTL

I called and asked him for Pricing and lead time on getting the Black emblems.
Here is the latest response from ACURA:

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Smith" <Steve.Smith@weircanyonacura.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 3:33 PM
Subject: Re: Black Emblems For 2004 TL

i have a call into the chromer...i will let you know as soon as i know.
thanks

I will post any information I get, as soon as I get it.

If we can get a better price buying them together than it's all good.
If not we can go the other route of buying the emblems and sending them out to the chromer ourselves.

cM3go

Count me in, for front and back "A"

1sweetTL

Latest Count

Confirmed:
1sweetTL
Teh Jatt
Jumpman45
BlackenedTL
dan.....k
dragonlord
ward148
cTLgo

Maybe:
VelfarreClubber

Lokius

I'm confirmed as well for front and rear..

trancemission

keep em coming. looks like you got enough now Joe...

subinf

how did i get taken off the list? please put me back on

1sweetTL

Steve has not gotten back to me yet, looks like I am gonna have to hound him a bit.
But we are looking good so far.


Latest Count

Confirmed:

1. 1sweetTL
2. Teh Jatt
3. Jumpman45
4. BlackenedTL
5. dan.....k
6. dragonlord
7. ward148
8. cTLgo
9. subinf
10. Lokius

Maybe

1. VelfarreClubber

chill_dog

Might want to take Lokius off the list, unless he's putting these on before he gets rid of his TL (currently for sale).

1sweetTL

Lokius, just confirmed himself yesterday.

So I am not sure what he is up to.

1sweetTL

Latest Count

Confirmed:

1. 1sweetTL
2. Teh Jatt
3. Jumpman45
4. BlackenedTL
5. dan.....k
6. dragonlord
7. ward148
8. cTLgo
9. subinf

Maybe

1. VelfarreClubber

Yep, he sure is selling it.

Thanks Chill!
I haven't had much time to read the latest threads.

1sweetTL

Okay guys Steve @ Weir Canyon Acura got back to me.
He wrote:

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Smith" <Steve.Smith@weircanyonacura.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 2:40 PM
Subject: Re: Black Emblems For 2004 TL

ok for the pair!! front A and rear A it will be $126.27 +tax.
IT takes 10 days to get done.

So it's about $10.41 for Tax, then whatever the shipping is to your particular destination.

It is time to seperate the boys from the MEN.

I will be ordering mine in the next week or so.

If you want a pair CONFIRM now!

1sweetTL

black Pearl Emblems

Front And Rear "a" Emblems

Price........................ $ 126.27 + tx.
should be about $10.41 @ 8.25%, not really sure about the tax rate.

I got another email from Stave at Weir Canyon:

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Smith" <Steve.Smith@weircanyonacura.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 3:42 PM
Subject: Re: Black Emblems For 2004 TL

No limit on the order. I will be off until Tuesday so if you need to get these going you can talk to my MANAGER JIM STREETER.
He knows about this deal...thanks again acura
parts.

It would probably be easier for each of us to call Weir Canyon Direct and order it.
This way you don't have to send your money to guy in Cali you don't even know.
And some of you can Charge it if need be.

I will call and tell Steve that those of us that are still interested will be calling him to place our order.
He can wait till he gets a few orders together then send them to get done.

Some Feeedback would be greatly appreciated!

dragonlord

How about a phone number so we can order them ourselves. I can't wait to get them.

260 HP

iTrader: (3)

You can visit www.weircanyonacura.com.

(866) 272-3420

Jumpman45

Thanks for the update 1SweetTL...

I'll probaly order mine at the end of next week.

Teh Jatt

I'll call him tomrrow.

thanx

cM3go

Sweet, can't wait to get my set

1sweetTL

I will probably call today and order mine.
I am not in a hurry since I am just buying mine as a backup/ Spare.

I don't know if Steve will be there but you can ask for the Manager
JIM STREETER.

Or email Steve and tell em you are interested in the Black Pearl emblems.

email: Steve.Smith@weircanyonacura.com

Good Luck guys!

I can't wait to see the pics once you guys put them on.

Especially on the other colors.

Jumpman45

1sweetTL,

Where in So Cal are you located? Just wondering cuz when I get mine would you be willing to put them on for me? Of course I'd pay ya something. I just dont want to mess anything up since I've never done it.

1sweetTL

I'm out in Chino Hills, CA.

To be honest I have never put one on before either.
But I'd be glad to give you hand. (No need to pay me.)

Maybe you can come down once I get mine, cuz i am gonna change out the front emblem too.

Maybe we can get Trance to give us some pointers on how he did his.

trancemission

The rear emblem is pretty easy. I took some dental floss and kinda separated the emblem from the car just enough so I can get my fingers behind it and pull on it. You will notice that the rear emblem has two plastic guide pins. They dont lock the emblem in or anything, the only purpose they serve is to guide the emblem and keep it straight. Once you peel the emblem off it will leave a bit of glue residue. I just took some isopropyl (sp) alchohol to it and it came right off. Thats really the only time consuming part to the project. Once you get the glue off its as easy as sticking the new one on.

Now the front one I have not done yet, I will get with Ron and have him post the break down of the grill so you guys can see how it comes apart. I think this one is a little harder.

1sweetTL

I was afraid you were gonna say that.

MichaelBenz

iTrader: (2)

Yes...the front is WAY harder! I will get the schematic together for you. First thing they say is....remove front bumper assembly. BUT....you can access it from below and above without having to do this....it is just a very tight fit. I installed some emblems just this past Sunday night/Monday morning (black pearl).....both front and rear A's. To do the front...you basically have to remove 5 screws to remove the silver crossbar section (and take it in the house if it is cold) and change out the emblem. DO NOT REMOVE THE WHOLE BUMPER AS THEY SUGGEST unless you are really wanting to waste a lot of time...not necessary! There is five small (I seem to remember that they were 7mm) bolts to remove across the back side of the shiney cross bar on the front and two screws after you get the crossbar off that hold the emblem to it. It will only be the crossbar cover that comes off with the center emblem section....there is a backer underneath that does not come off that the screws run though. You will probably have to use a 1/4" ratchet with some various extensions....a universal would be handy too...I didnt have one in 1/4" so I had to do some fandangling to get em out with 3/8" ratchet with a reducer on it, which gave me just enough reach to get into it....mostly used a 1/4 drive though....just one that took a 3/8 for me to get to it right....a small extension was too much...but the reducer and the 1/4 socket provides just the right reach you will need...and this is just on one of em...the rest come out with 1/4 drive and socket alone) This takes a little more time than the back side...as Trancemission mentioned. I think it took me about 2 hours or so to accomplish...but I was working in the VERY cold and in a garage that has very little space.

Wish I would have payed more attention to the manual on the back-side....cause I removed the entire inside trim of the trunk-lid to find out that there was no clip on the back of that dang thing and it was just friction holding it there on the guide pins! It was just REALLY on there! As Trancemission mentions...heat and dental floss do the trick on the back side....and work from the bottom up as the bottom will pop out enough to get something under it to lift from there. All my emblems came off and could be reused....so they shouldnt bend on you or break.

Bottom line....front emblem.....five 7mm bolts across back center of cross bar to remove silver cross bar and two screws after that that hold emblem to center section. Thats it. Getting to them is the hard part! As I say.....from the top side and from below...you can get em all without bumper removal! My shop manual is at home.....but will get schematic for you if you feel you need it.

Ron A

You have to remove the front bumper to get the grille off to get the emblem off. Click here for the scans.

XjoEnX

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ron is right, its easier to take apart the grill by removing the bumper. its possible to do it without taking the bumper off, but prepare to get your hand scratched badly. its a real tight fit and it hurts

Ron A

Sorry about the mixup, but as soon as I posted about having to remove the bumper, I remembered that you don't have to so I deleted my post.

All you have to do is to remove the plastic cover under the hood above the grille, and then I think you can reach in and remove the two screws and remove the emblem. If I'm wrong, someone let me know please.