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Old 09-06-2017, 08:18 AM
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Old 09-06-2017, 10:21 AM
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An improvement. If only the emblem/badge was a bit smaller too. The emblem also seems to stick out more. It would look better if it was more recessed .
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Great job man!
looks like the TLX is smiling
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[QUOTE=AZuser;16089852]An improvement. If only the emblem/badge was a bit smaller too. The emblem also seems to stick out more. It would look better if it was more recessed .[/QUOTE
I like it!
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i have fixed the grille since these pictures which were all in the same day, emblem pushed back and aligned to the T!!!!
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I think it would look much better with a smaller emblem, but it makes your TLX unique, so props to you. It seems like a really clean install too.
Old 09-06-2017, 10:15 PM
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Im just going to assume it was hacked up to kinda fit and ziptied in there. Lets see some detailed pics and a DIY.
Old 09-07-2017, 08:57 AM
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Looks great IMO. Nice job !
Old 09-07-2017, 10:57 AM
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I seen this post a couple days ago and didn't realize what is different, I clicked it again today and still did not realize what was different. Finally I realized what you did and I 100% think it is a MASSIVE improvement. What I am trying to say is that it looks super clean and OEM like. I also agree that the A is TOO big. I wish Acura would have done this instead of the floppy mustache pentagon grille. Furthermore that old style pentagon shape dates back to the 90's Acura. They should have kept it, people like heritage in a brand. Not a brand that changes design/goals on a yearly basis.
Old 09-07-2017, 11:50 AM
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Gorgeous job man. Truly awesome. HOW DID YOU DO IT
Old 09-07-2017, 12:22 PM
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Cool

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Gorgeous job man. Truly awesome. HOW DID YOU DO IT
lots of patients
and i took it off 3 times to perfect it since that day very detailed oriented
Old 09-07-2017, 12:36 PM
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I'm impressed, I honestly expected this project to come out terribly but you did a great job. I still prefer the front of the newer model but yours is much improved and you're going to confuse quite a few people including the dealership I bet.
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I'm impressed, I honestly expected this project to come out terribly but you did a great job. I still prefer the front of the newer model but yours is much improved and you're going to confuse quite a few people including the dealership I bet.
The service guys went crazy at the dealer haha and thank you !!!
Old 09-08-2017, 08:21 AM
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Maybe when I sell my 2015 tlx 4 tech I can get decent money.

Someone can spend the money they saved by buying a used car to fix the grill.
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Great mod and great job. Totally looks OEM, 100%. Would love to do the same to my 16' ILX A-Spec.

I personally think the emblem size is just right. My problem with it is it's sitting behind that glossy cover. It should have stayed opened and 3-dimensional like the prior one. The glossy cover gives it a "cheap" visual look-n-feel to it.
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Originally Posted by holografique
Great mod and great job. Totally looks OEM, 100%. Would love to do the same to my 16' ILX A-Spec.

I personally think the emblem size is just right. My problem with it is it's sitting behind that glossy cover. It should have stayed opened and 3-dimensional like the prior one. The glossy cover gives it a "cheap" visual look-n-feel to it.
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Old 09-12-2017, 02:50 PM
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Love it! Let's see a detailed DIY
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Old 09-14-2017, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by RDX10
I seen this post a couple days ago and didn't realize what is different, I clicked it again today and still did not realize what was different. Finally I realized what you did and I 100% think it is a MASSIVE improvement. What I am trying to say is that it looks super clean and OEM like. I also agree that the A is TOO big. I wish Acura would have done this instead of the floppy mustache pentagon grille. Furthermore that old style pentagon shape dates back to the 90's Acura. They should have kept it, people like heritage in a brand. Not a brand that changes design/goals on a yearly basis.
ITA here. This is how they should have redesigned the 2018. It looks fantastic.
Old 09-14-2017, 01:08 PM
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ITA here. This is how they should have redesigned the 2018. It looks fantastic.
Oh yeah totally agree. I keep trying to give the new grille a chance but I just can't seem to like it. It looks terrible to me.
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Nice job!
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Cool #DeletetheBeak Mod






WHAT YALL THINK?

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Old 04-26-2018, 08:07 AM
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brotherman, instead of asking people to email you...why not just lay out the info here?
plus, I think you already have this type of thread here.
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no soliciting, that's why
Old 04-26-2018, 08:43 AM
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no, you are soliciting by putting your email address and wanting people to email you for the details.

lay out the details here.
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Old 05-08-2018, 03:09 PM
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Very nice.. This look should of been the MYD.
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