...For now.

Wanted to share the progression of my 4G TL over the past 20 months I've had it.

Big thanks go out to:
JnC (Headlights & Tails)
Rondy (RonJon Grille and Wheels)
Josh @ XLR8 (Full Exhaust & H&R Springs w/ Install)
Nexson (Rear trim piece)

And to everyone on the 4G board. I wouldn't have been able to make it this far without all the help from everyone on AZ. Happy Modding!

Started off with this ugly bastard from the Dealership:



I wanted to put some dedicated winter tires on, since I was planning on getting 20's in the spring. Also gave it a full detailing.



Drove my headlights up to JnC for some of his special magic.
Before:



After


Springtime finally came, and it was time for the RJ Grille and RJ Legend Type II's in 20".



Wasn't going to be content with just that. So I bought the H&R Springs and had those installed.
Total drop was about 1.8 inches.



Next was time for Exhaust. Did the full system from XLR8 - Couldn't be happier.






Was absolutely sick of looking at that rear trim piece. I just wasn't a fan of that being silver. Reached out to Nexson to see if he could paint one for me.

After I saw the trim piece installed and painted - the tail lights were also in need of some help.

Drove those up to JnC last weekend and he did an amazing job (as per usual).



And here is how it sits today. No plans for anything else at this time.

 

Your car looks great! I think i love the exhaust the most!! Now all that is left to do, is to enjoy it =)

 

Car looks sick. I love the exhaust too.

 

Im feeling the new mods looks great !!! Do u feel a major diff with the springs?? im thinking bout droppin mines and just wanted to know and which ones did u get??

 

from an ugly bastard to a nice and clean looking ride... Good Job!!!

 

Nice! I like how you posted the pics in order from start to finish.

The RJ grill looks very classy on CBP, and the grill & headlight combo really transforms the car. Part of me thinks that's the grill Acura should have used from the beginning instead of the obnoxious muzzle.

One question: what color paint is the rear silver trim? Looks almost like midnight chrome?

 

The rear trim is painted to match the car. it is CBP. It is the reflection giving it a silver-ish look

 

Pete, that is absolutely outstanding. It's a TL that you can be VERY proud of.




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Very nice!

 

You've done an outstanding job with the mods. It clearly shows all the work you've put in to keep the CBP looking clean...
BTW everytime i push the gas pedal on my ride and hear that exotic sound out the rear pipes it put a smile on my face and am sure it does the same for you .

 

Thanks - my thoughts exactly!

Thanks. I need to mess around with the hangers a bit, re-adjust after I took the bumper off to replace the rear trim piece.

I got the H&R springs. They have been great. Personally I think the ride is much better, tighter around corners with less bounce.

Thanks.

Yup - CBP painted. What's interesting is that due to the angle, depending on how you look at it, it still has some chrome'ish look to is, depending on the sky. After I put that on, the taillights looked even worse, so painting them also was a no brainer.




Thanks.

You bet. The look and sound of the XLR8 exhaust is just perfect on the 4G. I'm glad it's summer time and I'm driving around with my windows down more, get to hear that sound more and more.

 

Concur, the shape of the XLR8 exhaust tips is a nice fit for the 4G body style. Completely round tips are best suited for other cars.

 

You need a progression thread for your neighbor's ugly siding - when are they going to cover the Tyvek wrap?

oh . . and the car looks sweet.

 

Haha - you know they did just finally finish putting on that new siding. It only took them like 8 months to finish that and a tiny deck...

Clearly I won't be using their contractor.

 

Pete, your TL is absolutely beautiful! Absolutely wonderful job. Congrats!

 

Pete, cars looking crisp . I wish I had the opportunity to see it in person, may be one of these days while I am in town for a sox day game

 

Very nicely done.

 

sup man yo car look fine as hell. but can you tell me how to contact JNC the head light guy? do he have a number or something? or email? cause i want to back out my head light too. thank you very much.....

 

Just PM him, I believe he's the pioneer in blacking out the 4G headlights too

I did mine myself, but JnC is second to none!

-DeL

 

inspection stations give you any problems about the exhaust?

 

Thanks!

Yea, next time I'm up in the area I'll have to ping you so you can check out all your hard work.

Thanks.

PM JnC - he's a few posts up.



Haven't had my yearly inspection yet, but I'll likely just take it to Acura of Boston since I get free inspection stickers since I bought my car from them. I don't see how they would have a problem. I didn't do a test pipe, i did the HFC.

 

Great looking 4G!

 

Thanks! Been getting a few thumbs up from people as they drive by now that it's been nicer out (and my car has been clean). I'm sure the epic sound of the exhaust helps also, sounds just sick...

 

amazing how one can turn an ugly turd into something drool worthy

one suggestion though, change out the amber turn signal bulbs in the tails and lower front bumper for the chrome ones. they light up amber but look chrome when off. any auto store should care them i think.

 

Nice. The taillights look great.

 

Very tastefully done,your car looks outstanding.

 

'- How much did your headlight modification cost and where is JnC BTW?
'- Nice TL...

 

I still cringe when viewing the 4th gen from certain angles. However, you have tastefully modded you car. Congrats!

 

my headlights come blacked out already but i love how your taillights look if jnc wasent so far i would def do it to my car

 

I'm not sure if JnC has a taillight swap program - but you can check with him to see.

 

Definitely a good choice on those wheels. Clean car.

 

Clean Ride! The Drop is perfect.

 

Looks really great.

 

Thank you so much you answered my hours of searching for the suspension LOL!

 

What did you get done to the headlights??! they look awesome. I recently tinted my tail lights but i was thinking about something for the headlights.
Car looks great btw.