Bladehopper82

Hello all, I just wanted to post some pics of what I've updated. I went with the depo side markers. Slight tint on the tail lights (very light). I ordered 35 % cause I didn't want it very dark, but they are a little too light...oh well, and I should do the same to the head lights as well. I got some vinyl from stickercity and blacked the grill and back strip above the license plate. I haven't decided what to do with the emblems yet, I was thinking of debadge the TL and ACURA and blacking out the emblems, but I couldn't get the emblem off in the back and the front seems even harder.

Let me know what you think, I know after looking at the pics, I should go with some darker wheels...idk?

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i actually like completely stock wheels on the RRP the most, but they look good on every color

some ideas: color match the outside portions of the grille, and leave the crossbar and inside of bumper blacked out, and if you dont have to have a front plate, take it off! i would love to not have to have a front plate, your driving around with a T on your bumper

also, dont tint the front headlights, color matched or even cleared/blacked out will look much better

Bladehopper82

I wanted to take off the front license plate holder, but when I bought it it was aready rubbing into the bumper and has left a gash/scrape. I'm afraid I would have to replace the bumper. Thanks for your input and new ideas.

xanderofsc

was it easy putting the vinyl on the grille?

Bladehopper82

The top and bottom were fairly easy and straight forward. The middle was a pain because of all the curves which made it difficult to stretch around. i had to improvise and do it in half sections which left lines were they to sections met. Not too noticable unless your close up. I'm a novice at this sort of thing, so you don't have to be a pro to do this. The main problem I had was once I got the vinyl on, when I cut the excess off I would cut a little to close and leave a little gap. If I were to do this again, it would be easier. Not the middle tho...lol.

CLtotheTL32

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Looking good man! I'm a huge fan of RRP.

I'm glad you stuck with a lighter % tint for the tails. They aren't murdered but aren't stock either. I like

Personally I think the stock wheels are awesome. If I were you I would save my pennies and get the A-Spec kit. Even though it's pricey compared to other mods, it changes the whole presence of the car. To me it's ~$750 well spent

But yes, I think darker wheels would look better on your car. Not black but maybe gunmetal. Type-S tails and 18" Gunmetal A-Spec wheels would look sick on your car.

dwb993

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A-Spec kit would look great.
TL-S tails have always looked the best on this color, IMO. I think they would flow well with the vinyl trim.
Paint the stockies gunmetal.

cjTL

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I like it so far for sure. Where did you get that super light tail light tint? I like it a lot. I've been looking into doing something different with my tails and was thinking 07-08 base ones and tinting them somehow.

Bladehopper82

Thanks for the responses guys. I purchased the tail light tint of eBay. He had 20% or 35 % and you had to say you wanted 35% when you order. Here's a link. It took me 15-20 mins and it was my first time.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

I really want the A-Spec kit, but I'm leaning toward lowering it with coilovers first because I'm afraid it'll look funny with an A-Spec kit not being lowered. I just spent nearly $400 on brakes, so it's all going to have to wait .

princelybug

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CLtotheTL32

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A-Spec won't look bad without a drop:





Then again it would look better with a drop

Bladehopper82

Oh Man! You are twisting my arm man! I'll have to see if I can't save some $$ before the sale on the A-Spec ends. Thanks for the pics.

Steven Bell

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I agree-Aspec Kits are almost a must now for a base TL (IMO).