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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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ZDX - Photoshop

Hey RonJon, make this





drop, larger wheels w. graphite
front and side skirts
cleared headlights
painted grille
larger inlets & xenon fogs
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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wow looks really nice u go some great photoshop skills
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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if you dont look at the rear, this thing could easily pass as a killer sedan
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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new CL!?

i fixed the lighting on the front skirt and tinted the windshield. but more importantly, i moved back the B pillar. removed the hatch, C pillar, and rear jamb.

gentlemen, you got yourself a certified coupe.

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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 08:03 AM
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That looks hot!
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 08:05 AM
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If you've ever seen one in real life, you'd never ever confuse it with a sedan sized car. Sure, that picture angle makes it appear shorter than it really is, but I don't know any sedans where people are eye level to the roofline

Good God what is Acura thinking with that grille
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 08:18 AM
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Not sure what to say of the changes. I still need to see one of these in person to judge. I thought the X6 was really really nice in pictures and then I saw it in person from the back and it looked disfigured. The proportions are all wrong.

I'm sorry but a vehicle like the ZDX and X6 will just have too much of a hard time trying to look nice. I like slammed cars because that looks hot, and I like lifted vehicles because they look badass..... and this whole in-between crossover ride height is neither.
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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it looks pretty big i wanna go check it out this weekend ill post pics
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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Don't make me pull out the Wacom Tablet!
sissy, the polygon lasso gets the job done just fine.
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by S A CHO
If you've ever seen one in real life, you'd never ever confuse it with a sedan sized car. Sure, that picture angle makes it appear shorter than it really is, but I don't know any sedans where people are eye level to the roofline

Good God what is Acura thinking with that grille

the people are only eye-level with the roofline because when you lower a car in photoshop, you are also "lowering" the background. any persons near the camera become disproportionate (shorter). jesus, dont you guys know anything about photoshop

i think if i remove the background, and enlarge the wheels (now only point of reference) the car could easily appear more sedan/coupe like.
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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damn that thing is ugly. No grill mod or wheels can save that monstrosity
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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does it look more like a coupe now? enlarged the wheels to play on perspective and shrunk the front bumper.


ahh, moved to ZDX forum. this thread it dead
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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here's my contribution before mucking with the rear c pillar and all. 2-3 hours worth of work.

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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by rondog
here's my contribution before mucking with the rear c pillar and all. 2-3 hours worth of work.

Dooo itt!!!!Looks badass man! Great job.
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by rondog
here's my contribution before mucking with the rear c pillar and all. 2-3 hours worth of work.


You sure Rondy!?!? lol
Don't tell me you really going to make those for the ZDX...you are forcing me to get that ride...

But....that is really really really.....HOT!
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by rondog
here's my contribution before mucking with the rear c pillar and all. 2-3 hours worth of work.

Maybe photoshop this ride to Black exterior with RJ Rev GT-M Gun Metal Grey or Legend Raven Black will look more SICK!!!!!!!!!(because I like those rims~haha)
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 07:36 AM
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Those Legend Type II wheels are already available for the ZDX, but these would have to be custom powdercoated Gloss Black.

And the Rev-GT wheel only comes in 18", so I doubt it will look good on this car, lol.
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by rondog
Those Legend Type II wheels are already available for the ZDX, but these would have to be custom powdercoated Gloss Black.

And the Rev-GT wheel only comes in 18", so I doubt it will look good on this car, lol.
Oh yea....haha....because right now this thing really looks like a sedan or coupe, forgot this actually is a SUV or whatever this is....lol
If you have some spare time, possible to make that photo to black exterior and with the Lgend type II also? (maybe add the side moulding & deck lip spoiler too? lol Or anyone know how to do good photoshop???? )
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 10:51 AM
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ZDX is soo hot !!
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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Ahhhem...

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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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reminds me of a dodge magnum...very little tho


its looks good tho..nice work
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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that grill is 1000x better
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 12:56 AM
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I'm starting to like this ZDX...

added more to the front lip and changed the wheels:

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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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Wow, wasn't a fan of these until Ron's photoshops, now I can just say
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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RonJon, I think the new 20" Harrows willl look great on ZDX.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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Umm, that black Photochop looks f'n dope! RJ, we ordered a couple TL grille's from you recently and the reaction so far has been 100% in the favor of the RJ Grille - keep up the awesome work!
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Originally Posted by rondog
I'm starting to like this ZDX...

added more to the front lip and changed the wheels:

Typo Alert! Looks nice though...
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Ron's chop & channel will only cost another $56,000.00
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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Ahhhem...

I want mine lowered now!

Request: Could some one Photoshop this from the rear lowered with mods? Just curious, for ideas.

I ordered a black w/ taupe. It's finally scheduled for construction this week after a month of waiting. Tech pkg w/ Running boards, spoiler, molding, splashguards and more...tbd... and the first thing I'm doing is blackening the beak. I am one of the few that actually like the new Acura beak but when I saw it black on a TL I knew I have to have it done. Now seeing this photo...... I may have to lower as well.

If Acura color matched the beak on all their cars (such as earlier in this thread) it might appease some of the critics.

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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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Typo Alert! Looks nice though...
Mods: Since Rondog can apparently edit his quoted ad copy retroactively, people must wonder WTF was my point(?!) Please delete this and my "Typo Alert..." post - thanks.
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Originally Posted by Rahn
I want mine lowered now!

Request: Could some one Photoshop this from the rear lowered with mods? Just curious, for ideas.

I ordered a black w/ taupe. It's finally scheduled for construction this week after a month of waiting. Tech pkg w/ Running boards, spoiler, molding, splashguards and more...tbd... and the first thing I'm doing is blackening the beak. I am one of the few that actually like the new Acura beak but when I saw it black on a TL I knew I have to have it done. Now seeing this photo...... I may have to lower as well.

If Acura color matched the beak on all their cars (such as earlier in this thread) it might appease some of the critics.
Welcome! And be sure to get some pics up when you get yours in!
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TLin05
Mods: Since Rondog can apparently edit his quoted ad copy retroactively, people must wonder WTF was my point(?!) Please delete this and my "Typo Alert..." post - thanks.
Actually, I can't edit posts, just the images I linked to my site. Thanks for the heads up anyhow.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:32 AM
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Ahhhem...

After seeing this lowered ZDX I realize Acura made a huge mistake with this "commanding stance" design. It really takes away a lot from the looks while adding almost nothing. Who is going to take this car off road anyway? Shame, it would have been more broadly appealing if it had a "car height" stance.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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So True. It's the truck aspects I like the least. I'm coupe biased.
but maybe since it's off the MDX it couldn't be done or done cheap enough.
I assume lowering it would make the ride really rough and still have the higher side panels etc.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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just got back from seeing one in the showroom.

all those negative opinions went right out the window. this car is SAH-MOOKIN'
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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The hardest thing to get through with this thing will be the lowering springs/suspension... i highly doubt anyone will make any.
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wow talk about low, i wish i can photoshop
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