Guys, I took a ride in this TL to the photoshoot location and even on a sunday afternoon, people were gawking at the car. It's trully a neck breaker. I went to get something from this cafe and on my way back out to the car, I heard some guys swearing that the car wasn't a TL, lol. Hope these pics do it justice, but the car is a thing of beauty in person. I'll Let Bret do all the answering of questions since it's his TL.

 

That is a great looking TL. Maybe the best one I've seen so far.

Two questions though: Why no tint?
Why did you keep the car dealer's license plate frame?

 

Nice looking car but that wind deflector stuff around the windows needs to go.

 

Rondog, that is a killer ......

 

Sick man sick, that has got to be one of the best ones yet

 

how many kits in total for the 3G TL have u sold so far?

 

looks great Ron, the more and more I see the kit, I WANT ONE

 

Bret, sweet ride! that kit looks best in black, whether i'm bias or not

some tint would only add to the already stunning looks

 

3 things and that car would be absolutely perfect.

1. remove ugly wind/rain deflectors
2. 20% tint...who cares about tickets...
3. steal CTLgo's black devotions and slap them on your car

 

you can tell the difference between the paint on the car and the paint on the body kit . Looks nice otherwise .

 

you can? i don't see it.
DAMN that car is CLEEEAAAAN. Too bad it's been raining like a motherf*cker here in Jersey. No time to wash my car

 

RJ,

You are the MAN! That is one BADASS TL!!! I almost pity the folks who show up with a bone stock car. Add tints, and the car is manacing. Those rims you designed are timeless. Keep up the fabulous work!

dsc888

 

this kind of weather keeps me going back and forth between the K&N Complete Cold Air Intake System and the AEM Intake

 

All I see is deep, gorgeous shine... I think that's what you're seeing, too.

BTW, is that 1blktl's ride? The one that (supposedly) ran 14.01?

 

The reigning champ

 

Looks nice! But I still like NYFENIXTL's the best... just my opinion

 

yup, thats his car, blktl's car. and yes, he even showed me the timeslip. At one point he gunned it with 3 full size men in the car, and that car is damn fast, ripped through the gears. Wish I had a 6mt. Oh well, 2008 Acura CSX manual tranny, here i come!!!
Some one asked how many kits sold, well, worldwide, about 75. Alot in Canada and the Caribean. So at this point, i think it would be fair to say that there are 2 kits per state on average. pretty exclusive stuff.

 

It would be sick if you got all the hotest RJ TLs together and had a photoshoot

I know its probably impossible, but it would be sweet

From one Brett to another, car looks great Hopefully next spring I'll get to check it out in person.

 

Very nice looking car! Looks great in Black too!

 

That is a bad mo-fo! Thats the TL to beat.

Forget the tint, let everyone C-ya.

 

I was thinking the same.

 

The bodykit and rims just keep looking better and better to me with each pic. A serious attention getter for sure!

 

ROFL

 

For this TL, I would also paint the front mesh grill black. I was never a fan of the front RJ bumper until I saw the reigning champs. The contrasted color really makes you focus on that grill which I dont like. It needs to be hidden or designed to give the engine more air flow. 3 Piece wheels are also the way to go. But to each his own personal taste. The overall car looks great.

 

1. I like the Rain deflectors for two reasons. I like the fact that I can open my windows and have a cigarette in the rain and they reduce noise if your windows are open on the highway.

2. Damn I want to do it so bad but my license has so many tickets on it that I can barely get insurance so I dont want anything else I can get pulled over for. and yes insurance takes into count any ticket even window tint when they look at your file if your reveiwed.

3. Devotions are great. i am looking into the 1 pc ones because they dont make the 3 pcs anymore. I want 2 sets of wheels for a different look in da winter and in the summer.

 

OMG!! you just keep outdoing yourself Ron. I must admit I wasnt a big fan of the kit but man that it going on my list. One question, how long do you think before you would see a difference in the paint. Whats the longest people have gone putting your kit on?

 

My car was over a year old when I put the kit on. It all depends on how well you take care of your paint. my paint was in decent shape witht the exception of chips in the front from my daily commute to work on I-287 in NJ. You cant see them in the pics but you can up close. If your paint is in good shape then you should have no issue on matching. it you do just have to quater panels painted so the paint will blend in.

 

Well, Black is easy to work with, but anything else like WDP or SSM will show a difference. Its just the way things are, i think you would have to get the panels blended to really get it to match perfectly. That even applies with OEM bumpers that get painted.

 

cool...thanks for the replies gentlemen. Ron the kit just went on my list.

 

NIce show. Kit and RJ wheels are on my list too. Dunno when I can make this hapen.

 

nice car but definitly needs tint (read your post about your license/insurance though)

and i dont like the mesh in the front bumper... looks out of place. paint it black

 

I know I need to get tints but I just dont want to risk I right now. Maybe I will get a real light shade. As for the Mesh, i Tried to paint one side on the bumper black and then turned one over. I think that the silver mesh breaks it up a little. The black just doesnt agree with my taste. Thanks for the suggestion though.

 

Yup I've seen 2 kits in Jamaica.

 

TINT CONS:
(1) Tickets and pulled over by police for no other reason and removal if on front windows (this happened in 95 and I haven't tinted windows since---I just don't like the idea of worrying about the police for something so trivial)

(2) Imagine it would make TL's BLINDSPOTS and limited visibility even worse.

(3) Sunlight is not really an issue if you wear dark shades when driving (I do).

(4) The ladies can't check you out (may not apply to all)

(5) The admirers can't watch your NAVI from there SUVs next to you

(6) Takes away to the CLEAN look of the car IMO

(7) TL already comes with 75% TINT in solar green shade that looks hot, check it out carefully one day and you will appreciate it.

(8) Its such a common upgrade.

TINT PROS:
#1 REASON: More discreet for and and when she can't wait until we get home.

 

wow looks awesome

 

how much does those rain deflectors go for? and where to buy them?

 

Wow that is one kick ass RJ kit and wheel combo. The car looks so different and with more aggressive stance. Nice work!!!

 

Good call on #5. haha! I get that all the friggin' time man. I should start charging people for directions.

 

I dont know how much these cost because my brother got them for me for christmas but I know that Acura makes them and you can buy them from the dealership but they are cheaper online.

 

First off, the subject car looks great, very nice job.

Now about the tints

I agree about the tickets and getting stopped but use a lighter tint on the front. Also, you are ten years older and shouldn't get stopped as much.
Blindspots are no worse if you don't tint too dark and have your mirrors right.
Sunlight is an issue for the leather interior of the car and tints protect and help with cooling a little.
Ladies and admirers can be delt with by using window down button as needed.
It's a common upgrade because it works and most think it looks good.

I waited about six months before getting mine tinted. Most of my friends are over forty and thought it was a waste of money until they saw the car. Even my wife agrees that it enhanced the look and keeps the car a little cooler when it sits outside. My opinion may change upon receipt of a ticket though.