RonJon 4th Gen Acura TL Body Kit Thread! **pg. 16 updated pics*
#41
Undecided at this point... I am starting to like the way it breaks up the rear. I think that by leaving it silver, it will help tie in the silver cross bar on the ronjon grille.
#46
^^^I don't know... I think $645 is reasonable considering an Acura OEM grille is $558. RJ's grille had to be designed and manufactured from scratch to be a PNP grille. I know it is only $145 cheaper than the pre order of the aero kit in which you are getting all 5 pieces or $335 if you don't pre order, but I think in the grand scheme of things it is much more labor intensive to create the grille than the aero kits.
RJ speak up if I am wrong.
RJ speak up if I am wrong.
#47
Back From The dead
Will these kits be available from CT and will you guys do the install?
#48
Moderator
why does this kit look like the old one? thought were suppose to be creative and invent new styles.. not keep the old one..
3rd gen tl oem lip kit.
4th gen ron jon kit.
3rd gen tl oem lip kit.
4th gen ron jon kit.
#49
This is the real grille we offer, the one in that pic was edited in as part of the concept:
Regardless of what the kit looks like, we went through quote a few renders and concepts before we settled on the best looking kit, which is this one. And I think it is unique enough to say we didn't copy the 3rd Gen TL.
This is the thread from before with all the designs we came up with:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...light=splitter
Regardless of what the kit looks like, we went through quote a few renders and concepts before we settled on the best looking kit, which is this one. And I think it is unique enough to say we didn't copy the 3rd Gen TL.
This is the thread from before with all the designs we came up with:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...light=splitter
#54
^^^I don't know... I think $645 is reasonable considering an Acura OEM grille is $558. RJ's grille had to be designed and manufactured from scratch to be a PNP grille. I know it is only $145 cheaper than the pre order of the aero kit in which you are getting all 5 pieces or $335 if you don't pre order, but I think in the grand scheme of things it is much more labor intensive to create the grille than the aero kits.
RJ speak up if I am wrong.
RJ speak up if I am wrong.
You mean from Comptech or from the state of CT? We can refer you to a company that can install, it is VERY easy, and I would even say you can do it yourself, but I have to suggest professional installation.
#56
Back From The dead
#57
an adult perspective
Please take some hi quality pics of your set-up once completed. The disclaimers on the kit - coupled with my own opinion of the fit/finish of the grill - are enough to make me pass on the pre-order savings until I can get a better feel for the appearance of the finished product.
#61
Please take some hi quality pics of your set-up once completed. The disclaimers on the kit - coupled with my own opinion of the fit/finish of the grill - are enough to make me pass on the pre-order savings until I can get a better feel for the appearance of the finished product.
As for the lip kit, we have no disclaimers, except for the design direction or change in style, not fitment or quality. In a worse case scenario, if there are dissatisfied customers, we would replace the first version with the new one if that ever was the case (hasn't been the case yet).
No, we have a facility in CA and in NY.
And here are some more progress pics, all the small revisions are being addressed that i marked on the other pics. Side skirts are being done now.
#63
One thing is for sure, it's dead on with the concept. And we were talking the other day, about that middle diffuser piece being a removeable section that can be replaced or left out. Now that would be nice.
One thing I need to know, for those who have the OEM rear lip, where does the cutting happen? I need to have this RJ kit cover the holes and cutting on the front and rear bumpers. Can someone please draw a diagram or something, even an explanation would be fine. Maybe we will consider making an extension of the rear into the license plate area, so the lip won't sag.
One thing I need to know, for those who have the OEM rear lip, where does the cutting happen? I need to have this RJ kit cover the holes and cutting on the front and rear bumpers. Can someone please draw a diagram or something, even an explanation would be fine. Maybe we will consider making an extension of the rear into the license plate area, so the lip won't sag.
#64
Racer
Here's the installation instructions.
Front: http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Image...r_BII42529.pdf
Rear: http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Image...r_BII42533.pdf
Front: http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Image...r_BII42529.pdf
Rear: http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Image...r_BII42533.pdf
#65
an adult perspective
You never did provide a pic of the Mayan Bronze grll, despite repeated requests. Maybe you didn't have one ... I don't know. I also don't know if you really know how the paint will take to the material being used ... remember how some of the colors of your first batch of grills came out green (can't remember what color they were supposed to be). I really don't want to have pieces which are noticeably off, or which I might have to have repainted (read "blended" in bodyshop parlance - at additional cost). If this means I have to pass, such is life. Just voicing my concerns ... nothing more.
Last edited by Six Shifter; 01-26-2011 at 05:28 PM.
#66
One thing I need to know, for those who have the OEM rear lip, where does the cutting happen? I need to have this RJ kit cover the holes and cutting on the front and rear bumpers. Can someone please draw a diagram or something, even an explanation would be fine. Maybe we will consider making an extension of the rear into the license plate area, so the lip won't sag.
#67
These are what I consider to be disclaimers ... and my hesitation is based on what I saw in some of the pictures where the painted grills were shades/hues off - especially the white.
You never did provide a pic of the Mayan Bronze grll, despite repeated requests. Maybe you didn't have one ... I don't know. I also don't know if you really know how the paint will take to the material being used ... remember how some of the colors of your first batch of grills came out green (can't remember what color they were supposed to be). I really don't want to have pieces which are noticeably off, or which I might have to have repainted (read "blended" in bodyshop parlance - at additional cost). If this means I have to pass, such is life. Just voicing my concerns ... nothing more.
You never did provide a pic of the Mayan Bronze grll, despite repeated requests. Maybe you didn't have one ... I don't know. I also don't know if you really know how the paint will take to the material being used ... remember how some of the colors of your first batch of grills came out green (can't remember what color they were supposed to be). I really don't want to have pieces which are noticeably off, or which I might have to have repainted (read "blended" in bodyshop parlance - at additional cost). If this means I have to pass, such is life. Just voicing my concerns ... nothing more.
I understand, but that is all about paint. Lighter colored vehicles are extremely difficult to color match even with the car on location. Imagine we are painting an east cost car from the west coast without any panels to reference. I hesitate to even sell a Silver or white colored car a paint option unless the customer cuts me off and insists. Our paint option is nothing more than a selling tool to make the products more convenient. As for the parts, they are fully warranted and high quality. Anybody else who even has a lighter colored car can chime in, especially since the factory bumpers and kits rarely match from Acura even. Your choice, but the reason is not supported. In that voice, if you are truly worried about the paint, have a local shop do it. Either way, waiting for the GB sale to be over is not going to change the paint results, just the price.
Last edited by rondog; 01-26-2011 at 05:44 PM.
#68
Here's the installation instructions.
Front: http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Image...r_BII42529.pdf
Rear: http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Image...r_BII42533.pdf
Front: http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Image...r_BII42529.pdf
Rear: http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Image...r_BII42533.pdf
Thanks a million!!!
#69
I am a bullet proof tiger
Rondy- the kit looks awesome, let me know when you need me to drop my car off. I should have some pics up tomorrow with the new legends on.
#72
Super Car Enthusiast
All I can say is WOW! I've got everything painted and the clear bra is starting to bubble and come off in certain areas. This looks fantastic Ron! My lease is up in 6 months I may decide to do this kit and keep it!
#73
Drifting
#74
Drifting
Ron, CORRECTION, the moldings have part numbers so apparently they are replaceable items. My dealer parts guy believes that they may attached to the body kit via tape. If you have further interest or curiosity the part numbers are as follows: rear moulding - 08F03-S5N-410A8 and front moulding - 08F01-SJA-01009
#75
http://www.ronjonsportdesign.com/hid...-installation/
#79
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We have to see. We are currently using this system which works better and makes the kit perfect, that is in addition to our tight fitment:
http://www.ronjonsportdesign.com/hid...-installation/
http://www.ronjonsportdesign.com/hid...-installation/