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Old 12-30-2012 | 04:31 PM
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Custom TL Grill

I normally hang out in the RL Forum I'm about to share already has been covered in some shape, form or fashion. Anyhow, on a trip to Kansas, just north of Nashville, I glimpsed into my rear view mirror to see a TL approaching with a non standard grill. Having my camera on my front seat I grabbed it to take some shots - Apparently the owner was less than enthusiastic about the snaggle tooth grill and opted to replace it. See my photos here:

http://roberre.zenfolio.com/p1015001487

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Old 12-30-2012 | 05:10 PM
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Looks like a E&G grille. ICK!
Old 12-30-2012 | 05:14 PM
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You can buy this grille on eBay... I call it "caddy grille" which personally I don't like how looks on TL at all

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACURA-TL-HEA...4e5f34&vxp=mtr


http://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-2011-AC...43ee32&vxp=mtr
Old 12-30-2012 | 05:24 PM
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Yea, we've seen this grill before. I've actually seen one in person at Jay Wolfe Acura in Kansas City.
Old 12-30-2012 | 06:38 PM
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So the owner replaced the grille with another that look worst.
Old 12-30-2012 | 06:53 PM
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Old 12-30-2012 | 07:24 PM
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I know of someone who made a real "custom" grille.
Old 12-30-2012 | 10:29 PM
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Ew.
Old 12-31-2012 | 09:40 AM
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Old 12-31-2012 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Nexson
I know of someone who made a real "custom" grille.
We know that guy too
Old 12-31-2012 | 12:56 PM
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That RonJon grill is what you want!
Old 12-31-2012 | 04:57 PM
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That RonJon grill is what you want!
Yeah! It really changes the whole aura of the TL. Sigh....if only Acura had adopted this one...........
Old 12-31-2012 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Nexson
I know of someone who made a real "custom" grille.

Hmmm,actually two guys and three "custom grilles" .
Old 12-31-2012 | 07:28 PM
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just gives the TL such a mean look.....excuse me while i go change my pants
Old 12-31-2012 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by aimtimes100
just gives the TL such a mean look.....excuse me while i go change my pants
4G TL is not sweet looking anyway but really unique style...

...if Acura would adopt RonJon's grille...
Old 01-01-2013 | 09:34 AM
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Why would someone want the Acura to look like a Caddy? I do like the look of the painted stock grille though. Can't beat the price, that is for sure.
Old 01-01-2013 | 10:06 PM
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Why would someone want the Acura to look like a Caddy? I do like the look of the painted stock grille though. Can't beat the price, that is for sure.
LOL - lose 28 points because of that post? I was referring to the OP's link to the TL he saw on the highway and not the RonJon grille. The RJ grille is nice, the other one is less than desireable.
Old 01-02-2013 | 12:13 PM
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They should have made the grill like the RJ one but with the MDX mesh panels above and below it... In a gunmetal color, would have been fantastic and totally fit the look of the car...
Old 01-03-2013 | 12:09 AM
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I really, really like the RJ grill. Are the '12 and '13 4G grills are different from the '09-'11? I would also like to see it on a car without the body kit. I could probably get the wife on board with $1k but $2k+ for a buch of plastic would be a hard sell.
Old 01-03-2013 | 04:55 AM
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Yes,the 2012 grille is different from the 09/11,his grille is for the 09/11 model only. Go to the RonJon website,the is a photo gallery that has some more pics of the grille.

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Old 01-07-2013 | 04:57 PM
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That is the best looking TL I have ever seen. Amazing. I would like to see the rear as well.
Old 01-09-2013 | 12:06 PM
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Plasti-dip it!
Old 01-09-2013 | 02:20 PM
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if the 4G TL would have come out of the factory with the RJ grille and lip kit, I would have been in queue to buy that car...
Old 01-09-2013 | 03:36 PM
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personally.. only thing that looks OK is the lip.. but even that.. the silver center piece is made only of fiberglass... the sideskirts bulge out too much as you can see and the rear lip is just MEH.. just my personal opinion..

but it would look great with RJ front lip, OEM sideskirts and OEM rear lip.
Grill looks OK. i like the 2012 better tho.
Old 01-09-2013 | 08:56 PM
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I agree with potmilkz about the side skirts but RonJon's grill should've been adopted by Acura. It really changes the whole look.
Old 01-09-2013 | 09:17 PM
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But the ladies like the bulge! Lol.
Old 10-12-2019 | 12:44 AM
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Where can I buy this???

Where can I purchase this grill?
Old 11-05-2019 | 01:55 PM
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I’m doing this now...stand by folks
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Old 11-05-2019 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 2SHLOW

I’m doing this now...stand by folks
I want it! but maybe the Acura emblem just a tad bit smaller
Old 11-05-2019 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by VanyDotK
I want it! but maybe the Acura emblem just a tad bit smaller
yea that grill you see is from a MDX/RDX...I’m going the tlx grill..from the aspec..
Old 11-05-2019 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 2SHLOW
yea that grill you see is from a MDX/RDX...I’m going the tlx grill..from the aspec..
If you start selling these, put me down for one!
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Old 11-06-2019 | 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 2SHLOW
yea that grill you see is from a MDX/RDX...I’m going the tlx grill..from the aspec..
I second this. If you're looking to sell one, I'm more then willing to pick one up for my 13.
Old 11-06-2019 | 09:28 AM
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So if you guys are interested in doing this custom grill, here’s the break down..you need to find a donor grill for either a (tsx/rdx/mdx/ilx) aspec..which would be around 450..then there’s a guy that I know that does it for 450..so it’s kinda pretty steep but again the results are amazing..his IG name is :https://instagram.com/wickedlightz?igshid=e68d6kq6b5m6
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Old 11-11-2019 | 05:14 PM
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Love it, would love to see one off the shelf, I'm not "crafty" enough to pull this off DIY.
Old 11-16-2019 | 05:47 PM
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Old 12-15-2019 | 01:55 PM
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How would I go about getting a grille like this?
Old 12-15-2019 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by rysfunky
How would I go about getting a grille like this?
if you have IG, follow this guy https://instagram.com/wickedlightz?igshid=jqd669br2r1

he makes the grill..the only thing you have to do is buy a grill from a 2019 tsx aspec and send it to him and he makes it for you 🤙🏼
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Old 01-21-2021 | 08:14 PM
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Y'all mean to tell me there isnt ONE person here that will do it for me? How much for the grille and headlights Or just seperately
Old 01-24-2021 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by mrphilipanderson
Y'all mean to tell me there isnt ONE person here that will do it for me? How much for the grille and headlights Or just seperately
It's 1,200 for the grille and 1,200 for the headlights. The names of the people that do them are listed above or in another thread. The parts will need to be obtained by you then sent to them which totals at 1,200 for headlights and then 1,200 for the grille.
Old 11-01-2021 | 09:43 AM
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Hey 2SHLOW that instagram acc https://instagram.com/wickedlightz?igshid=jqd669br2r1 is down do you have link for this guy that does the grilles


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