m0t0rhead

..... Just the front factory lip and side skirts? I do not like the look of the rear lip or any of the aftermarket rear lips.

I would really love to see a picture of a TL with just those 2 installed. Anyone have one??

Thanks in advance.

MoAbbas

check out the photo gallery

https://acurazine.com/forums/4g-tl-photograph-gallery-296/

you'll be amazed at what ppl have done.

m0t0rhead

I have thank you. But what I am looking for (as mentioned above) is currently not in the photo gallery. Anyone have a pic of one?

Edward'TLS

What's the color of your car ?

Zelaya

iTrader: (1)

What year are you looking for, here's a 12' from another member on post#7

Click here

m0t0rhead

Thanks for the replies. I should have mentioned mine is a 2010 black tech edition.

It looks good on the 2012 without the rear lip. I wonder if we have a pic for the 2009-2010 model. I'm sure it will be close....

Nexson

get the whole kit!!

Zelaya

iTrader: (1)

Agreed 100% for whole kit.

Edward'TLS

Yes, whole kit or none.

JDWheelz

I have a '10 in MBM, and had only the front and side skirts on for about a week without the rear underbody piece since the box with the rear pieces was lost in shipment. I installed the front and sides and left the rear mudflap thingys on until I got the rear pieces installed. It actually looked pretty decent that way, and I got some compliments from folks who didn't know better, but to me it definitely looked incomplete. I think I snapped a few photos and will try upload them as soon as I figure out how (have never tried to post photos).

The rear pieces came in this weekend and went on today. I personally think it looks much better with the whole kit, though I would agree that the rear piece doesn't add much as I thought the stock rear always looked good.

I will try to get a photo posted in the morning.

JDWheelz

I'm an idiot. I have an '11 TL not a '10.

Per my previous post, I'm attempting to post photos via Photobucket below...

Zelaya

iTrader: (1)

Very nice and the color is growing on me.

m0t0rhead

JDWheelz,

Thank you for the pics. That is exactly what I wanted to see. Your car looks great and you helped me seal the deal on the front lip and side skirts. I do not like the shape of the rear lip and my opinion is the car actually looks cleaner without it.

Btw: what can you tell me about the takeda and J-pipe combo? Do you like it? Big difference? Exhaust Noise change at all?

JDWheelz

Takeda short-ram has been on a few months. Car sounds stock up until you hit the powerband about 3.8k RPM under heavy throttle, then you get a nice mean intake growl that becomes a roar by the time you redline. Honestly, I feel like it has robbed me of quite a bit of low-end pull. The car is slow to get to 4k (I have Auto tranny), and I find myself using the paddles most if the time which is more fun anyway. It does feel stronger in the high RPM (but perhaps just louder). Overall, not totally sold on it given I spend most of my time in traffic, but the sound is nice and only when you want it to be.

As far as the J-pipe, for me the jury is still out. Just installed over the weekend and haven't had opportunity to really drive much with it yet. I don't detect any noticeable sound change. Perhaps replaces some of the lower-end torque that disappeared with the Takeda. Just from brief seat of the pants feel. Left stock third cat in place...for now.

There are a ton of opinions on AZ if you search either of these mods.

jusrushem

how much you paying for your kit? i have my 2010 tl in the shop now, & waiting for it to be done. funny, they couldnt finish it in 9 hours. i thought i heard the salesman tell me 1400 w/labor. will post the pic as it is done. bol bro

JDWheelz

$1400 with labor included isn't horrible. My dealer in NoVa wanted to charge me a total of $1800+ to order parts through them and prepay labor. Instead i ordered kit online from Curry's Acura in NY for about $940 incl shipping, installed the side skirts myself which was easy, then got Acura to install front and back for about $340, which was worth it to me since I didn't have time or help to remove bumpers, cut, etc.

jusrushem

ok, just got my car back. price tag was just bout 1400 installed by acura. but does anyones kit has a silicon like filling between the kit and the body? mines has, & looks like crap. dirt is already inside, & getting black. will post pics later.

Edward'TLS

^^^^^

Yes, because without that rubber padding, there will be uneven gaps between the kit and the body.

jusrushem

thanks boss. i just noticed other cars like a corolla s, & theirs one is black. mines just looks plain bad quality