hdcolumbus

Or so that's what the dealer at Lindsay Acura in Columbus, Ohio called it. It's the FWD tech with 19" upgraded wheels, "rhinoplasty" (dealer called it "RP") matching paint for the grill and back lip, and full clear bra (grill, hood, mirrors, etc.)--had a $50k sticker though

But, it looked so nice, it inspired me to do the same (minus the 19" wheels) to the CBP/Umber/SH-AWD I leased yesterday. I pick it up on Tuesday.

I only wished I had something wider than my 28-70mm with me so I could have taken wider shots:

S2000 Driver

Yet another G3 owner -- judging from your avatar -- joins the G4 fold.

Congratulations!

crxb

good photos, congrats, looks sharp,
-you are going to have to work hard to keep that color clean though. after 4 years of my 04 NBP, my 09 BBP is a like a vacation for me

nickceci51

That car is amazing.. Idc who you are, when you see that car going down the road it sure will turn your head and get your attention right quick.. Sick car man!

PetesTL

I don't like the entire front painted....looks too much like the Camry....at least keep the grill surround alone.

mr.Honda F1

Congratulations!



PLZ DO NOT PAINT the grill or the aft lip,you will miss the real presence of the TL.

CleanCL

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At first I liked the entire painted look because it brought it back down to 'normal' looking. But now driving this car for 2 months, I DO NOT like the all painted out look. Especially seeing one in person, it is just too many lines and breaks in the car. It looks silly. I personally just got the center grill painted, but left the outer trim of the grill and the rear silver panel. I think this brings the front under control, but remains unique. Drive it for a bit before painting it as you do not want to regret it.

bmode

Jesus you guys. Yo HDCol, paint it if you think it looks better, make your own call. Do what you want to do. If you like the silver grill, then leave it! Jeez. HOLD THE PHONE, a sticker of $50K for a FWD??? IMO - those rims are ugly and don't compliment the TL. Something's rotten in Ohio!

DrEvil777

Saw a TL done up in a similar fashion when I was test-driving. Base TL with 10k of extras like painted trim, rims, etc. Almost 48K OTD. You know someone will walk in and drive that home.
BTW, all I get is compliments on the painted grill and truck piece. But what matters most is that I like it that way. If you don't, then don't paint yours.

Bearcat94

19's on this car, for sure. Just not those; Those rims, as an accessory, once again beg the question, "What the hell was Acura thinking?"

legend74

I guess too eachs own...I actually like those rims.

hdcolumbus

I guess it's subjective. I never had any intention of painting anything. In fact, if they would have had the Grigio in the model I wanted, would have never looked back. I thought the showroom model looked nice, so I decided to do it

paz840

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nice choice, congrats

BackinBlackTL

dont like any of the 4g tl wheel options...but the grill and rear make the car a lot nicer imo...a nice baller status wheel and a drop would do wonders for that car

crazyasiantl

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i think its nice

Steven Bell

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I like the all black look too. It gives the black TL that "murdered" look.

PetesTL

...uh, can you explain that, Steve?

bmode

Let it go...LOL I'm driving around in Murder Inc. then...but I still got ugly shoes.

"Did you ever feel that the world is a Tuxedo, and your a pair of brown shoes?"

erick3

50k?! wow...

iluvgolf

I think that the all black presence is totally awesome!!! I did the same to my 09 SH-AWD (Mayan Bronze) - It looks much better!!!

Steven Bell

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It's all dark, all blacked out....like iluvgolf said.

PetesTL

......I'm not diggin it. There should be at least some contrast there. ....makes the car look too cheap....too "ghetto".....too "Camry."

shooter

I went in my local dealership for a test drive on AWD & there was a NBP with painted grille & chrome back just like this one ... IMO it looks a lot better this way ... I'm kind of on the fence now ...

hdcolumbus

Picked up mine last night and it does not look "cheap", "ghetto", or "Camry" to me.

I've never said anything negatively about your choice to keep your grill or just paint the center. I say to each their own--if you like it, great, if not, your opinion.

No disrespect intended--but we all get that you don't like it. Personally, I think my choice is quasi-unique and after having my 3G SSL for 3 years--let's just say there are a lot of those on the road.

rehab_pain

I like the way it looks coming from the factory, but the blacked out look isn't bad. Everybody wants there car to be the way they want it, thats why the aftermarket industry is huge. I say if you like it do it.

Steven Bell

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I agree with columbus and rehab. I'm glad there are options for owners. It gives them the chance to make their car unique from other owners. So far, I've seen 3 variations on the nose. What works for one owner might not for another. Life is all about choices....

I like the stealth looks-it's mysterious, it's dark-it's cool to me!

Audioholics

the car looks way better with painted grills and the rims are awesome. Congrats man. As long as you can afford it, enjoy it!

rehab_pain

you should have taken a picture of the sticker price to see the dealer mark up.

Rocketsfan

So now you can take better pics, right? Why are you here posting? Get to work, slacker! Some shots of the front and side profile would be appreciated.

808havok_tsx

saw a similarly done up 4G TL at the local dealership. blackout grille, 19's, body kit. in person, i must say, i was impressed. still hate the back of the car tho...

hdcolumbus

Good point. I'll be back up there next week because they did not paint the back due to a misunderstanding This is why I haven't posted more pics yet. But when I go back there, I'll grab a pic of the sticker. I'll get some shots of the front and sides of mine this weekend.

rondog

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Damn, a little off topic, but are they still selling the NSX in the showroom? weird.

xTheWarrior

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Hey man ignore the haters, that car is the best 4G ive seen so far, i like those rims the most. Tight car man!

hdcolumbus

Haha, yeah, every time I visit there--they have a different one in the showroom.

TL|GTX

I saw taht on the a like 3 new 4G TL's at the auto show, the new RL is amazing. The base 4G TL is ugly, but that stealth one, and the Awd looks really nice.

Be-in my TL

Sorry, didn't do any research, but is there an option for chrome for those aluminum pieces? Maybe a Chrome might set the car off a little better than cheap aluminum. Can anybody photoshop Chrome?

Hugh9269

Great looking rig! Keep the wheels!

bud760

great color and great grill. what mods do you have lined up?

JnC

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Car looks good, a set of blacked out headlights would really make the front stealthy

erick3

the man! @ it again huh? indeed, those would do the car some more good!