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

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Old 03-27-2011 | 09:36 AM
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the molds are allllmost done, this is the patiently waiting part of the process...
Old 03-27-2011 | 02:06 PM
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Hey Ron, we need more photos. Just need some photos to get excited about.

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Old 04-01-2011 | 01:23 AM
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
RonJon Wheels has been acquired by another larger wheel company. Wheels will be universal, no longer exclusive to Honda and Acura. Open orders will be fulfilled, but all new orders will have adjusted pricing to reflect the higher costs of manufacturing. Body kits will no longer be for sale, stock is currently be...ing liquidated. Thank you for all your support. (Is this true? If so, what about our preordered kits? Cancelled?)
Old 04-01-2011 | 01:24 AM
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unless its some sick april fools joke...
Old 04-01-2011 | 09:52 AM
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^^.... if they were bought out by a larger manufacturer, then cost of manufacturing should be lower... if it's higher than there's a big problem lol. you've been had. haha
Old 04-01-2011 | 09:57 AM
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Hey Ron, interesting wheel design in your new avatar.
Old 04-01-2011 | 10:02 AM
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Hey Ron, interesting wheel design in your new avatar.
+1 Acura world needs you to look into making an AGGRESSIVE concave wheel.....
Old 04-04-2011 | 10:10 AM
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Ugh...

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unless its some sick april fools joke...
I hope you are right, Hutch, I feel like my dog just got ran over by a school bus, twice, when I seen the "body kits will no longer be sold" part, FML.
Old 04-04-2011 | 10:20 AM
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I hope you are right, Hutch, I feel like my dog just got ran over by a school bus, twice, when I seen the "body kits will no longer be sold" part, FML.
We can all breath a sigh of relief, it was an April Fools joke! I just got my heart beat back too!!
Old 04-05-2011 | 07:45 PM
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hows the progress on the kit?
Old 04-06-2011 | 10:00 AM
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I appologize for the dealy, but we had a flood of orders for the 3G TL kit, so we had to gt some of the mold making guys off the 4G TL kit to produce the 3G Tl kits. But we are back on sides and rear will be shot out of the molds this thursday and posted froiday, with the front following next week.
Old 04-17-2011 | 02:11 AM
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any updates?
Old 04-17-2011 | 09:03 AM
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Yes, the sides and rear are initially done and molds are done (hardest part). Now we produced the first articles and we will be refining the molds, getting ride of all the little unforeseeable imperfections, and engineering the mounting points, etc. Fine details. But here are the sides and rears done with the front coming this week. A test fit on the actual production pieces is coming this week as well. So close I can taste it!
















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Fresh out of the molds, they fitment is precise and clean, looks like OEM! The rear worked well also. Now we just have to wait for the front and engineer the mounting points for the sides. We're almost there! I want to thank those who have been patient and who understand that a quality product needs a certain amount of time and attention to be done right. I'm sure we could have squeezed for an earlier time, but we wanted to make sure the quality and fitment was a good as can be.











Old 04-21-2011 | 11:08 AM
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I'm getting way too excited about this
Old 04-21-2011 | 11:15 AM
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Gonna need a 2012 fitment. Especially since the rear OEM option leaves a lot to be desired!
Old 04-21-2011 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Treblig
Gonna need a 2012 fitment. Especially since the rear OEM option leaves a lot to be desired!
No kidding!

RonJon, as soon as you can get to it..... we '12 owners will be needing a HUGE assist. Acura dropped the ball badly on the rear part OEM underbody kit. I would remove mine but would have a hole in the bumper to deal with.

Hopefully you will do a grille for the '12 too.
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The sides should work on both 09-11 and 12 models, the front would need to be test fitted, but I presume minimal adjustments, the rear would need a redesign unless the dimensions are similar. As for the grille, We have to get a car in the booth to see how it is engineered, as soon as we can get a 12 TL in the booth, we can start to compare.
Old 04-21-2011 | 01:02 PM
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Verry nice Ron,Cant wait man.
Old 04-21-2011 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by rondog
The sides should work on both 09-11 and 12 models, the front would need to be test fitted, but I presume minimal adjustments, the rear would need a redesign unless the dimensions are similar. As for the grille, We have to get a car in the booth to see how it is engineered, as soon as we can get a 12 TL in the booth, we can start to compare.
With the relocation of the license plate, minimizing of the reflectors, the rear shape shape has changed a good bit. I think that is why Acura came up with parts they did but, they really missed the mark. I like the OEM front lip and sides enough... until I see what your kit looks like

I will be waiting.. semi-patiently!
Old 04-21-2011 | 01:23 PM
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Hurry up and finish these so you can move on the the legend coupe kits lol. Great looking pro product.
Old 04-21-2011 | 02:45 PM
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Gonna try to get Fresno Acura to put up a TL for fitment check.
Old 04-21-2011 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by rondog
Gonna try to get Fresno Acura to put up a TL for fitment check.
If it wasn't such a long drive from Houston.. I'd let you check mine!
Old 04-21-2011 | 06:14 PM
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Cant wait to see the final result!! Good work Ron!!
Old 04-21-2011 | 06:29 PM
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Looking great! the only part I care about isn't done yet lol
Old 04-21-2011 | 07:16 PM
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I have been informed that tomorrow it will be done, possibly tonight. YAy!!
Old 04-21-2011 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by rondog
I have been informed that tomorrow it will be done, possibly tonight. YAy!!
the front????????? YAYAYAYAY
Old 04-21-2011 | 11:31 PM
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Man I can't sleep at night just thinking on how she is going to look with the lipkit. I hope this happens soon man, really soon.
Old 04-22-2011 | 12:12 PM
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When I did my Acura test on the 2012, the said the car is 1.5 " smaller in length
Old 04-23-2011 | 04:48 PM
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I want that front lip like yesterday!
Old 04-24-2011 | 09:27 PM
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Hey Ron, what's up with the roof spoiler, when would that be ready or fabricated.
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Originally Posted by types1fan
Hey Ron, what's up with the roof spoiler, when would that be ready or fabricated.
^^not until the kit is done and rolled out

FYI, all the pieces are here and Ron's crew has my car for final adjustments. They've had my car since 04/27/11 and I will get it back tomorrow, but they will need it again for 05/02/11-05/03/11. Which by then, I may be able to get final pix of the final product. i will update when i know more.

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^^ thanks
Old 05-02-2011 | 11:56 PM
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Pics of the front, tomorrow it will be on the car for a psuedo shoot, nothing crazy, just held on for confirmation of the fitment.
Anybody in NY area can come by for a quick fit check and save me a trip to the dealer?








Old 05-03-2011 | 07:01 AM
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Okay, I am ready!

Where do I send payment?! lol
Old 05-03-2011 | 07:58 AM
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Great looking kit!
Old 05-03-2011 | 11:32 AM
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awesome cant wait to see it all come together

good job!
Old 05-03-2011 | 07:49 PM
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Update:

Just got my car back from final fitment checks. Ron's "Project Manager" for the fabrication, told me that production will start next week and he'll have my car for one final fitment for the actual production pieces.

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Old 05-03-2011 | 08:56 PM
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this kit will look great on the 4g
Old 05-03-2011 | 08:59 PM
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ok, show us the pictures of the lip on the car!



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