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Old 05-02-2012, 12:28 PM
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RonJon "A-Bar" Grill Mod

Hey guys,

I could really use some help. This forum always seems to come through...

I am really considering changing the OEM grill and putting something different on my 2010 AWD TL.

I am really liking the Ron John A Bar Grill. It looks so friggin' sweet in Pearl White.

I was wondering if anyone knows how difficult this mod is to install (or how much I should expect to pay in service charges to have a body shop or dealer put it on)? Should I ask the dealer to put it on for me?

I could really use the help. I am a big Acura fan (this is my second TL in 7 years), but I am not at all experienced in body kits or exterior modifications. So, any assistance you guys could provide would be very helpful.

Also, while on the subject, I was wondering if any of you guys have any other suggestions (for 2010 TL grills) that will look good on the Pearl White color? I don't like any of the mods that cover the entire grill area with mesh styling. The RonJon grill has such an awesome look.

Really appreciate the help.
Old 05-02-2012, 01:15 PM
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You'll have to remove the front bumper to install the RonJon grille.
Old 05-02-2012, 03:44 PM
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I had it installed without the "A" bar. I suggest getting a pro body shop to size (wont fit perfectly out the box)/paint and install it for you. Make sure whoever does install it for you doesn't just put a shitload of bondo on it and paints it; the paint will just crack with hot/cold expansion & contraction. I also suggest they use polyurethane and put the weather stripping on your stock grille onto the RJ.
Old 05-02-2012, 08:52 PM
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There's no other grille out there to be honest that i would put on your car. RonJon grille would be perfect!!!!
Old 05-02-2012, 09:08 PM
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The stock grille looks nice once you color match it. Check out my pics.
Old 05-02-2012, 09:11 PM
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I will be working on another grille option.
Old 05-03-2012, 02:36 AM
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I know a lot of people and critics breathed a sigh of relief with the 2012 TL MMY front, but honestly, as I peruse AZ, I really want to have the RJ grille on my 2012. It's been out for over a year now, but there isn't an option. =(
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Yea, the RonJon grill is one of the best mods I have seen for the new TL. I find it hard to believe that Acura couldn't do something similar when they designed the car.

Trying to find a body shop in my area that I could trust to paint it and put it on right. Not really sure where to go. I thought that it came painted.
Old 05-03-2012, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by suros10
The stock grille looks nice once you color match it.
^^^ Agreed. Also the cheapest alternative.
Old 05-03-2012, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by DWDYEM2001
Yea, the RonJon grill is one of the best mods I have seen for the new TL. I find it hard to believe that Acura couldn't do something similar when they designed the car.

Trying to find a body shop in my area that I could trust to paint it and put it on right. Not really sure where to go. I thought that it came painted.
By the way most of us that got it done right or wrong paid around 500; use that as a point of reference. As far as color match goes it looks alright on all colors but only looks great CBP.
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Nexson's grille is also one of the best-looking aftermarket '09-'11 TL grilles, only if he is willing to continue fabricating it.
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