jeich182

Wondering whether Acura will offer replacement outboard vents in black to help deal with all of the window reflection complaints? Normally I'd guess not but they really seem to be in-tune with the issues and complaints with this car and its early enough in the run they should be able to re-spec the vents and update their purchase orders. I think if the outboard vents were black there would still be enough metallic trim in the car to carry the theme and look good, might even look better...

Stew4HD

Might have to do a DIY instead

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

it'll be very easy to wrap the vent in vinyl.

BandwidthExceeded

I don't know. I mean everyone is different, and I personally saw it right away, and also got over it right away. In my ILX I can see a reflection of my vent on the window as well, though admittedly it is black so it is less noticeable. But I test drove a 2.4 and a V6 for a few hours each over two days and I did not feel that it was distracting or interfering with the use of the mirror at all.

Annoying sure, what an oversight. I just don't think Acura is going to do anything about it because it doesn't seem to hinder safety.

boe_d

They'll be glad to send you a black sharpie and a nailpolish bottle size touch up paint kit for only $92.

nab0610

Tbh I only notice it when I look for it, just a glance in my mirror in traffic and I don't see it. It's not exactly a sore thumb I'd take a swap if they offered it, but I don't foresee myself doing any DIY on it.

Rocketsfan

I still think the funhouse side mirror trips me up more than this reflection does. I've gotten used to the reflection (for the most part).

07Acuradude

Wrap all that interior chrome and wood in carbon fiber

Stew4HD

FYI, my Accord has the same reflection. I only notice it when I look for it. The 4G has it as well.

I find it happens in other areas too, The dash will reflect up on the windshield.

jayb082

My wife has a '14 RDX with black interior and black vents and at times you still get a pretty noticeable reflection in the window. It's just natural - glass is reflective...no way to completely avoid it. Almost every car will have this to some extent.

Davinci547Acura

Check the One-Pack Videos, they should be available very soon.

TSXV6Guy

If i remember correctly, in one of the one-pack videos, it was stated that the black vents would be offered as an "accessory". i.e., not a warranty item. you can purchase and install, or even better, negotiate it in the deal when purchasing the car.

narnia

mogriff1

I recall someone on the forum recieved the black replacement vents for their newly purchased TLX early on. They posted before and after pictures as well. Sorry, I can't remember the post topic name.

I thought the AC vent reflection, the 'fun house mirror' and the electronic gear selector would be my biggest adjustments. However, I adapted to those pretty quickly. Surprisingly, my biggest hurdle has been the size of the car! LOL I'm a 5'3" petite gal and the TLX feels so much more spacious, wider and taller than my 2005 TL.

Quandry

The car must feel like a very spacious cavern to a petite sized person. It seem big for me and I an 5' 11". I am yet to be distracted by the "fun house mirror" and I have to remind myself about the AC vent reflection as it not an issue. The electronic gear selector was one of the selling features for me, and there is a bit of a learning curve, but I am not too old to learn new things, e.g., engine is in drive, pressing the brake and start/stop turns off the engine, puts in P but leaves the car in Accessory power mode.

Davinci547Acura

Ahhhh, duh...It IS an issue for me!

tlxsteve

I tinted my windows and it doesn't seem to be an issue.

At least you can buy to have them replaced with black rims.

baelim

I agree, tint the windows first before thinking of replacing the bents if you were going to do it anyways. Hey Steve, post some pics of the reflection on a sunny day will ya?

tlxsteve

I'll try to remember on my next trip in the car. Probably need to take multiples and find the best ones.

I don't deny that the image is there, but I think it is reduced.

slats

^this.

tlxsteve

Had some sun today with 80F Temps. I was not directly in the sun but here is what I saw earlier today with 35% tint. I never noticed before, but I can make out the tachometer ring. I was wondering what that round spot was on my photo. I thought it might be dirt or a water spot, but it was the tach. I think I have more trouble with the fun-house mirror, but I will get used to it as well. (In Davinci's photo is shown reflecting direct sunlight. I was not.)





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EE4Life

Acura Service News Article-December 2014
B14120C
Dashboard Side Vent Reflection in Door Glass
http://www.urvi.net/forumfiles/SN/B14120C.PDF
http://techinfo.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SN/AH/B14120C/enu/B14120C.PDF

NJToyMan

Does this mean that if I complain, then my dealer will install these black vents at no charge to me, or are they simply stating that a new spare part is available???

Treblig

I wonder how they would look being different from the two center vents?

Quandry

^^ They will look just fine. If you have a great relationship with your dealer they give you a deal, but do not expect to get it for free not matter the amount of complaining.

Silvaccordex01

iTrader: (2)

anybody buy a set of these yet? Do they make a difference? How are they installed?

pmartone

I also would like to know approximately how much these black replacement vents cost, but more importantly I would like to know if they are easy to install myself. I am a bit hesistant to have someone "rush" the installation and not do a perfect job, which may result in dashboard squeaks and rattles if the black replacements are not easy to install. I welcome the thoughts of those who had this done. Maybe someone has the Acura instruction sheet link to illustrate the installation process? Thank you.

Quandry

Likely a job that can be performed by someone skilled in taking apart the interior fittings and has the right tools. I would not be surprised by a $50-100 charge for parts and another $100-150 for labour.

EE4Life

It looks like they should just pry out. Use a plastic trim tool to avoid damage.

Dashboard Vent Removal and Installation
http://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/p...untry=1&lang=0

Rocketsfan

It'll be a bigger sea of black on the dash.

Bob Continental

I had the same reflection problem. I contacted Acura customer support about 4 months ago reporting the problem. I suggested it was a safety issue as the reflection was very distracting. To my surprise, shortly after Christmas I received a call from American Honda advising Acura would replace the silver trimmed vents with black trimmed vents in the same color as the dash. The vents were replaced as a "warranty" fix. I was not charged for either the vent bezels or the installation. If you inquire at the dealer, or call Acura Customer Service I am sure you will get the same result. The new vents look great, and no distracting reflection.

Treblig

Pics?

Bob Continental

I will post as soon as I can.

ZAXDude

Seriously? You had to paste the exact same post in four different threads?

Mods -- any chance you can merge the four threads to prevent this going forward?

Bob Continental

Sorry, there were 4 different threads on the same subject, I just wanted all to know the info. Sorry I offended you.

vbx

Looks like even the black grill is reflecting off the glass.

Colin

It seems that glass is reflective... whod've thunk it.

Mr Hyde

Actually it looks like you are so quick to find fault, that you don't even bother to actually look at the picture, or read the captions.

Bob Continental

See the above for black replacement bezel.

boe_d

I'd love them to offer all the metallic accents in black (if you have a black interior) - the metallic trim makes it seem somehow déclassé (IMHO). Like someone who would attend a funeral in a track suit and a gold chain picked the decor.