TLX in the wild... and new pics
#1281
Burning Brakes
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#1282
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Wow that add on looks horrible.
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#1284
I'd say that this is a pretty good approximation. I also have a theory that there is something to the ability to sell less content for more money that must factor into the equation. Viewed through this lens, you can see why many do not consider Acura a 'true luxury' brand. They are at their best when offering a better value than the European brands.
In other words, it's easy to add luxury type features to mainstream cars, it's hard to sell them for the same price as the other 'luxury' brands.
In other words, it's easy to add luxury type features to mainstream cars, it's hard to sell them for the same price as the other 'luxury' brands.
Tier 1 - luxury - The grand marques
Tier 2 - Prestige - Ze Chermans - mostly
Tier 3 - premium - Alfa (don't laugh) Acura, Volvo, other wa(ta)nabes.
Tier 4 - volume - the big volume stuff no-one really aspires to any more.
Tier 5 - value - Skoda, the Koreans, etc.
Conflating the top 3 is therefore very unhelpful.
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#1285
Drifting
#1288
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The problem seems to be the portion that comes up the side of the bumper and around the top of the lower air intake. That just feel wholly unnecessary. If they cut it off right around the height of where the side skirt starts, the whole thing would look a whole lot less tacky.
#1289
Drifting
The problem seems to be the portion that comes up the side of the bumper and around the top of the lower air intake. That just feel wholly unnecessary. If they cut it off right around the height of where the side skirt starts, the whole thing would look a whole lot less tacky.
#1290
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The problem seems to be the portion that comes up the side of the bumper and around the top of the lower air intake. That just feel wholly unnecessary. If they cut it off right around the height of where the side skirt starts, the whole thing would look a whole lot less tacky.
Better yet, just offer the damn bumper already molded like that!
"IF" (and i use that term loosely) i were to buy one, one of the first things i would do would be to plastic weld and smooth the transition of that kit to my bumpers.
Last edited by fsttyms1; 07-17-2014 at 12:05 PM.
#1291
Drifting
It is so stupid that they have a beautiful prototype and yet they have to "design" a horrendous accessory kit like this. Why can't we just have the design from the prototype?
#1292
Drifting
#1293
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#1294
Senior Moderator
Agree. At least make the bumpers an add on option that those that want that could at least purchase.
#1295
Drifting
#1297
I spend 2 much time here
yup...accessory body pieces are a little out of style now aren't they? especially if you are trying be portray yourself as an upscale brand.
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#1304
Burning Brakes
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#1305
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The front is ok, I have not seen the rear other than the spoiler on the trunk while the trunk was open in the picture up above. I agree, why not just make the prototype style an option instead of this stuff? However, I do like this look better than base 4 cylinder and I'm not a fan of rims either. Waaay to busy for me. The fewer the spokes/blades the better. Like the proto type rims.
#1310
Chloe @ 17mo
#1314
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BMW seems to get ride height right most of the time. This is simply what Acura does. I'm used to it. Don't worry, I'm sure there will be lowering springs for this car in fairly short order.
Last edited by neuronbob; 07-17-2014 at 04:06 PM.
#1316
I spend 2 much time here
I am happy with the stock ride height on my MB C300. Gap is just about perfect.
#1317
Burning Brakes
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