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Old 03-31-2011, 01:40 AM
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2012 TL Bellanova White Pearl

I went to my dealership and saw the just arrived 2012 BWP TL. Here are the pics:















For high resolution version, please check my flickr
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I have to ask... do the bumpers match the panels better. WDP was always a hit or miss with the paint match. From you pics it looks like Acura's improved the paint match with the BWP.
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That's MY car! ... sigh.. Thanks for the pics!
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Thats a beauty.................
Old 03-31-2011, 08:56 AM
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Thanks for taking the photos! The more I look at Bellanova white, the more I like it with the new styling. It makes the car look very "clean" in its design.

Did you see other colours at your local dealership? Did you have a chance to take photos of the other colours too?

BTW, I went to the flickr site to see your higher resolution photos and then saw the amazing photos of Anchorage - they were absolutely stunning! How did you take them? What equipment and techniques did you use? Oops, sorry this is a bit off topic....

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Originally Posted by jnc2000
I have to ask... do the bumpers match the panels better. WDP was always a hit or miss with the paint match. From you pics it looks like Acura's improved the paint match with the BWP.
when i looked at it it, the bumper was a lil bit dirty and they just removed the white sticker on the hood before i took pictures so I can't tell you if it matches or not. But I'll be test driving it today, I'll let you know when I get back.
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wow looks great ... good luck with the test drive ... r u looking to pick it up today too?!?! post pics if u do!
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I think it looks slightly better than before. I would still take a 3G hands down.
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i dont like front and rear bumper.. everything else its good to me..

seems to be too conservative for my taste.. like an old man/lady's car.

but overall good buy! hope to see updates from you

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The 4g has completely grown on me like a fungus. I regret being stubborn and not test driving when I had the chance.

Congrats OP!
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Looks best on white, CONGRATS! Only thing is the area where the hod meets the grille, so many joining panels.
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Originally Posted by ostrich
Thanks for taking the photos! The more I look at Bellanova white, the more I like it with the new styling. It makes the car look very "clean" in its design.

Did you see other colours at your local dealership? Did you have a chance to take photos of the other colours too?

BTW, I went to the flickr site to see your higher resolution photos and then saw the amazing photos of Anchorage - they were absolutely stunning! How did you take them? What equipment and techniques did you use? Oops, sorry this is a bit off topic....
Yes, indeed. The BWP is what I'm plannin on getting and I can't wait to test drive it later. But I still want manual tranny though, I asked my dealership and they told me that they won't be getting it due to low demand. Yes, there were two blacks and couple of 11s.

Thanks for the props on my photos! I'm a budding photographer and I have a Nikon D90. For the downtown anchorage photo, I used Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8 ED (really old lens) and a manfrotto tripod.
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Any car looks good in white.
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Originally Posted by jnc2000
I have to ask... do the bumpers match the panels better. WDP was always a hit or miss with the paint match. From you pics it looks like Acura's improved the paint match with the BWP.
I noticed this on my wifes 11' WDP Honda Pilot
Old 04-02-2011, 02:04 AM
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Ayt, so I test drove the new TL SH-AWD Tech yesterday and man I was amazed!!! I'm in love with her already!!! but too bad I can't take her home yet... hopefully SOON!






i think it looks good with blacked out grills too! what do you guys think?


P.S. sorry for the low pixelated pics... my iPhone 4 is the only camera i had.

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Sexy!!! Gonna miss white but i needed a change.
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If i had white i would paint the grill and rims black
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I would paint the grill black but leave the emblem in chrome.
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Pretty car-I love the names for the colors they come up with....


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Bella Nova means beautiful star in italian...
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I love the new grill, and now Im battling if I want to trade my 10 TL for a 12
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Why oh why did Acura copy the rims from the Lexus GS 460? Very poor choice of rim compared to the previous version.
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Originally Posted by Ruby
Bella Nova means beautiful star in italian...
thanks for the translation! i've been google searchin' the term "bellanova" and got no result. i was really curious on what it means, now i know! hah
Old 04-03-2011, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheezes
Why oh why did Acura copy the rims from the Lexus GS 460? Very poor choice of rim compared to the previous version.
i, too, feel disappointed... looks like "all" 2012 sh-awd tech owners will have to buy replacement rims. did I say RONJON'S?
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wow.. the blacked out lights look amazing!
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it looks great..!
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Just thought about changing the grille on the 2012 TL. Here I got RonJon's popular A-Spec grille.



The wait is just killing me!

All credit goes to RonJon Sports Design.

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Old 04-05-2011, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by danjhoros
Just thought about changing the grille on the 2012 TL. Here I got RonJon's popular A-Spec grille.



The wait is just killing me!

All credit goes to RonJon Sports Design.
The 4.5 gen TL is starting to look better n better everytime I see it. The black grill looks suck man. Nice color choice.
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^^ typo I meant the grill looks hot. Damn iPhone.
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lol I thought you were referring to this photo:



I made a mistake too, I said A-Spec insted of A-Bar. Now there's no way for me to edit my last post so I just hope RonJon won't get mad at me..

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id take 2009-2011 oem 18's instead of those 18's.

but car looks nice. keep the grill stock
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It finally looks half decent and they finally put ventilated seats on this model year. Everyone else was doing that years ago....

I still like the 3G body, but this is slowly growing on me...
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Hi Guys I'm new in here!!! I'm About to get the 2012 TL. I'm wondering will the Ron Jon Grill Fit on the 2012 model??
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Originally Posted by danjhoros
Just thought about changing the grille on the 2012 TL. Here I got RonJon's popular A-Spec grille.



The wait is just killing me!

All credit goes to RonJon Sports Design.
Is this 2012 Model??
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Originally Posted by I_m_TL
Hi Guys I'm new in here!!! I'm About to get the 2012 TL. I'm wondering will the Ron Jon Grill Fit on the 2012 model??
I doubt it. But I've read in one of the threads here that RonJon is gonna make one once he gets a 2012 TL in his booth.


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Is this 2012 Model??
Yes, but the grill is photosopped.
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Originally Posted by danjhoros
I doubt it. But I've read in one of the threads here that RonJon is gonna make one once he gets a 2012 TL in his booth.


Yes, but the grill is photosopped.
Oh REally?? If they are going to make one that will be awsome. Hopefully, when I get the car they have production for sale!!!
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Photoshopped or not, the RonJon grill looks awesome on the 4G and/or the 4.5 G!


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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Photoshopped or not, the RonJon grill looks awesome on the 4G and/or the 4.5 G!


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I agree with you. the stock grille is just so bland and boring. I hope the RonJon grille for 2012 will have a bigger Acura emblem though.
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Cannot wait to see the RJ Grille for the 2012
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