RonJon 4th Gen Acura TL Body Kit Thread! **pg. 16 updated pics*

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Old 02-03-2012 | 02:14 PM
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So...anyone jumped in on his first batch yet?
Old 02-05-2012 | 09:23 PM
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crap....I just received my oem body kit friday....gues i have the oem front kit for sale...black painted....RJ put me on the list for the lip and splitter....whats next?
Old 02-05-2012 | 09:40 PM
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i have been reading these blogs for months...had 530 I...and decided to replace with 2010 tl sh awd ONLY after seeing FYAH's TL!!!! thanks for the tips and info.
Old 02-05-2012 | 10:47 PM
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Wow I gotta get this ....I know what I'm saving up for now $$$
Old 02-06-2012 | 08:49 AM
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glad to see you guys came out with a kit to save this car lol. I have been saying for a while know I could never get a 4th gen cause it is so ugly but i think it doesn't look bad with this kit. I could definitely see myself driving one with this kit, rims, tint, color matched headlights, smoked tails and your grill it could look pretty good imo.
Old 02-10-2012 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by rbailey
i have been reading these blogs for months...had 530 I...and decided to replace with 2010 tl sh awd ONLY after seeing FYAH's TL!!!! thanks for the tips and info.
Glad to hear you've made the switched to Acura...Am waiting to see pics of the RJ front lip on someones car.
Old 02-12-2012 | 02:27 PM
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I backed out of the RJ new front lip....spoke to Acura Dealer about fitment and they recommended against. Disappointed. Installing OEM
Old 02-12-2012 | 02:35 PM
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I backed out of the RJ new front lip....spoke to Acura Dealer about fitment and they recommended against. Disappointed. Installing OEM

ever wonder why they recommend against it?

because they want you to buy their oem parts from their location.. its business, and they dont want any competitors.

now as far as fitment.. im not sure..
Old 02-12-2012 | 03:19 PM
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i agree with your logic...dealer would have made more money...because I would have purchased the rj lipkit through them....dealer has promoted and distributed the rj kits in the past but will not be- moving forward...primarily becasue of fitment....until someone on our blog gets the new kit and gives us honest feedback-we wont know.
Old 02-13-2012 | 01:47 AM
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I backed out of the RJ new front lip....spoke to Acura Dealer about fitment and they recommended against. Disappointed. Installing OEM
just making a observation, but your post makes you sound very gullible. We haven't even had one lip reach a customer yet, how on earth would they be able to make that determination. Sounds like Vitriol to me.

Add on lip kits don't require a whole lot to them, they basically go on one way. Ironically, we had to make some adjustments tot he design to cover the holes that the OEM kit requires you to drill into your bumper.


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Old 02-13-2012 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by rbailey
I backed out of the RJ new front lip....spoke to Acura Dealer about fitment and they recommended against. Disappointed. Installing OEM
man thats some FUD (fucked up disinformation)

in regards to the 4th gen TL front lip, that fitment looks flawless.

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Old 02-13-2012 | 09:48 PM
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thats whats cool... everyone has opinions....I would love to change my mind! I will order the new lip and be the biggest fan...just want to see some feedback after the new installs first. When will they be shipped out?
Old 02-13-2012 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rbailey
I backed out of the RJ new front lip....spoke to Acura Dealer about fitment and they recommended against. Disappointed. Installing OEM
Originally Posted by potmilkz
ever wonder why they recommend against it?

because they want you to buy their oem parts from their location.. its business, and they dont want any competitors.

+1....Don't be a sheep with the wool pulled over your eyes. We call them "stealerships" for a reason.







^^^ Gentlemen, NO Aspec POS is going to look as good as this. The Aspec stuff looks like snap-on pieces. THIS.....makes the 4G look fantastic.
It truly transforms the car!

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Old 02-14-2012 | 07:33 AM
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We can speculate all we want, but lets put this old tale to rest already. How long until someone installs this lip.
Old 02-14-2012 | 11:34 AM
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Rondy- that looks great.
Old 02-14-2012 | 11:49 AM
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Got a call from Ron today and its a go for the entire kit in about 2 weeks. He also said some members had their front lip shiped.
Old 02-14-2012 | 11:55 AM
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these cars are sexier than my gf haha
Old 02-15-2012 | 07:54 AM
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What up? This string been going on for a year...the front lip is ready to order and the entire kit is going to be ready in couple weeks and no ones talking?
Old 02-15-2012 | 11:07 AM
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I wanna see someone install it first and see what is their review before I make a final purchase.
Old 02-24-2012 | 10:45 AM
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Anyone on the site order/receive and install the new front lip? Still have my oem kit in the box for a month now---wanting and waiting to hear how awesome the new rj front lip kit is so I can sell mine and order!!!! -
Old 02-24-2012 | 11:16 AM
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Tax season.....people wanna hold off after April so they can get some refund kee kee kee
Old 03-02-2012 | 01:08 PM
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Still nothing on this? I am also waiting until I see some more pics. The ones posted by RonJon look amazing though!
Old 03-02-2012 | 01:13 PM
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Still nothing on this? I am also waiting until I see some more pics. The ones posted by RonJon look amazing though!
i am pretty stumped about this, seems like enough time for people to buy, install and post pictures.
Old 03-02-2012 | 02:55 PM
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May just maybe some people are not pulling the trigger due to the price increas on the entire kit, it doubled in price and I think people might be a little hesitant to purchase it.
Old 03-02-2012 | 05:30 PM
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May just maybe some people are not pulling the trigger due to the price increas on the entire kit, it doubled in price and I think people might be a little hesitant to purchase it.
Doubled? From the site the lip is $480 and the full kit is $980 - I don't think I ever saw Rondy say either was going to be 1/2 the price.
Old 03-03-2012 | 11:59 AM
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We shipped oput a few front lips. The sides and rear are being built as we speak. The ABS supplier finally got his machines running. I have the TL from another board member going there next week fro a test fit on the grilles and the sides / rear.
Old 03-03-2012 | 01:01 PM
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Awesome! thanks for update! hey front-lippers! lets hear and see the results installed! I am still sitting on my oem kit..in the box. Will resale and buy RJ kit when I hear the great news.
Old 03-07-2012 | 06:19 PM
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i heard lips are avaliable to buy, they are in stock.
Old 03-08-2012 | 09:52 AM
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Wow, I go away from the site for a while thinking the kit is dead and now it's fully done! That looks really good. I'm really going to have to save up for it! Great job Ron!
Old 03-08-2012 | 11:27 PM
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I can't wait to see more pics of these
Old 03-09-2012 | 05:55 PM
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Update:

Del is going to the ABS facility to have the next batch of grilles test fitted to ensure quality. Then he is going back next weekend for the test fit of the sides and rear.

So we are well under way.

Taking orders for everything now, grilles and body kits!
Old 03-09-2012 | 09:23 PM
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So grilles are available again too? sweet!!!!
Old 03-09-2012 | 11:16 PM
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Glad to hear everything's rolling again RJ!
Old 03-10-2012 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by rondog
just making a observation, but your post makes you sound very gullible. We haven't even had one lip reach a customer yet, how on earth would they be able to make that determination. Sounds like Vitriol to me.

Add on lip kits don't require a whole lot to them, they basically go on one way. Ironically, we had to make some adjustments tot he design to cover the holes that the OEM kit requires you to drill into your bumper.

Coming from someone with an Aspec kit.....that looks freaking amazing!!
Old 03-14-2012 | 09:25 AM
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Some updates, the grille test fit was a success, some slight adjustments and it was dialed in, we kept the OEM grille to make a jig to test fit every grille that comes out from production. So thats done.

Now this week we produce the sides and rear for the TL kit with the test fit scheduled for this coming weekend. Then right into production if all goes well. Still have kits available from our initial production run, so if you are interested, nows the time.








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Good to see things moving foward for you Ron. Now I'm thinking front lip/splitter and grill -.-!
Old 03-14-2012 | 05:44 PM
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quick question for the grille. The A emblem can be reused??? or do i need to buy new one from the dealer/??
Old 03-14-2012 | 08:01 PM
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You can unscrew it right from your stock grille, two screws.
Old 03-14-2012 | 10:23 PM
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oh good. thx~
Old 03-14-2012 | 10:30 PM
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man the grille looks very tempting!!


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