Acura Legend, is it VIP, or VIP style

i always found Acura Legend sedans or coupes to be very clean and VIP looking. i used to own one and now im looking to get another one again. how come i dont see them much on the site?
i think a black Acura Legend 2nd gen -91-95. slammed, with a kit and big rims and an exhaust would be sick. are they just rare, or not popular?

not popular
Do what you want to do, just remember it's more than just a kit, big wheels, and lowering.

Good luck.

check out acura-legend.com its a very popular car. I am an ex legend owner myself. They are even some nice Vip styled examples in japan. But it is NOT a vip platform car.  

D.

i do understand its alot more than kit,rims, and lowering it, i guess i just said it as an example, but it's not a VIP platform car, gotcha. thanks.

closest honda/acura being vip influenced/ styled/etc/ is the ka9 legend

Count the number of FWD cars in the VIP platform camp... you wont find any. VIP cars are all RWD, mostly V8's. Nothing honda has ever made really fits into the VIP category.

You can pull it off. Would be a lil on the sporty side but hey, thats always a good mix.

My thoughts on all this is,
If you already own one then go for it!
This car is becoming one of the most popular non-vip platform cars in Japan and in the US!
But if you are gonna buy one, you should jus spend the same amount of money on a true VIP platform and do it the right way!!!
 
But here's my FAVORITE KA9! Dosen't look sporty and is jus PLAIN SICK!!!!!!!!!
IMO this one can hang w/ any of the True VIP platforms as far as styling goes!
 
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hell yes!  I have been looking for more pics of this KA9 since a picture was posted a while back.  Does it say the specs on the wheel/tire and suspention?  Which mag is it and month I want to pick it up!

I have a KA9 with plans to make it VIPstyle.   Hopefully I'll have some pics by the spring.

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A ka9 is a huge car to hook up in japan. up until 2004 the newer rl is very sporty. too sporty.
91-95 needs the right selection to transition. 96-98 needs less effort, 99-04 pretty much out of the box, just needs fitment, stance.. and whats that japanese word for stretch? something with a t...

[quote=AME_VIP;121716]Does it say the specs on the wheel/tire and suspention? Which mag is it
[/quote]
 
It's featured in this months VIPstyle mag Issue 2 February 2008
Stats:
F & R 20X9
F & R 225/30-20
2cm pull in the front
4cm in the rear

off topic alert....

where do you guys get your VIP mags?

[quote=Brokenbc;121854]off topic alert....
 
where do you guys get your VIP mags?[/quote]
 
MITSUWA JAPANESE MARKET!!! :biggthumpup: 
OR you hit up:
 
[URL="http://vipstylecars.com/forums/member.php?u=1289"][COLOR=green][B]jdmpalace[/B][/COLOR][/URL] vbmenu_register("postmenu_117762", true); 
[URL]http://vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8588[/URL]
 
or 
[URL="http://vipstylecars.com/forums/member.php?u=6574"][COLOR=green][B]sessions-usa1[/B][/COLOR][/URL] vbmenu_register("postmenu_117249", true); 
[URL]http://vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8544[/URL]

[QUOTE=PANCAKES!;121883]MITSUWA JAPANESE MARKET!!! :biggthumpup: 
OR you hit up:
 
[URL="http://vipstylecars.com/forums/member.php?u=1289"][COLOR=green][B]jdmpalace[/B][/COLOR][/URL] vbmenu_register("postmenu_117762", true); 
[URL]http://vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8588[/URL]
 
or 
[URL="http://vipstylecars.com/forums/member.php?u=6574"][COLOR=green][B]sessions-usa1[/B][/COLOR][/URL] vbmenu_register("postmenu_117249", true); 
[URL]http://vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8544[/URL][/QUOTE]


thanks...  I should have searched first. :pat:

[quote=Brokenbc;121997]thanks... I should have searched first. :pat:[/quote]
 
Naw, I jus know that because I used to always buy them from [URL="http://vipstylecars.com/forums/member.php?u=1289"][COLOR=green][B]jdmpalace[/B][/COLOR][/URL] until I found out the Mitsuwa here carries them.......

thank you pancakes!

I still miss my KA8.....it's a timeless design that still looks fresh today.  VIP....nah, but nice platform to mod (KA7 or KA8), and now they are affordable.  Problem is that aftermarket support is virtually non-existent.  The KA9's are nice and can be modded in the VIP fashion like a Mode kit.

I would say it can be done! this is the only true vip  ka7 legend i know of from japan but he dont have this car anymore!
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Build a car for yourself and dont get caught up on what its called

I honestly want u to try and pull off a [B][I]styled[/I][/B] G2 Legend. 
I used to have a couple of these a while back. Even tho ive moved past them, they will ALWAYS catch my eye when I see them on the street....even stock ones!
 
They have sum of the sexiest bodylines found on a 4door:biggthumpup:

I agree with everyone here. The Acura Legend, though a very nice car, i wouldn't call it a VIPcar.

As for the KA9 years 99-04, the popularity amongst the aftermarket and the booming of it, quickly becoming Sentia pt.2, would make it the only quintessential VIPCar available from Honda/Acura, i feel. Being able to Fit Dished wheels (purpose of RWD), Large (the same size as a UCF21 Celsior), and luxury oriented. It fills the needs of being a VIPcar in its purest form so, just as myself, i'd call the KA9 a VIP Car.

But like Widebody Q said Don't get caught up on people call it. just do it for you.

[QUOTE=DriftGirl;136426]They have sum of the sexiest bodylines found on a 4door:biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

Can't argue with that! They're some nice looking cars.

[quote=DriftGirl;136426]I honestly want u to try and pull off a [B][I]styled[/I][/B] G2 Legend. 
I used to have a couple of these a while back. Even tho ive moved past them, they will ALWAYS catch my eye when I see them on the street....even stock ones!
 
They have sum of the sexiest bodylines found on a 4door:biggthumpup:[/quote]
 i have to agree with you i own 5 of them right now not counting the 2 parts cars i have!

[QUOTE=L3GDKANG/JDM-KANG;136462]i have to agree with you i own 5 of them right now not counting the 2 parts cars i have![/QUOTE]

thats awesome makes me wish i had that level of dedication when i had my legend. 

D.

[QUOTE=DriftGirl;136426]I honestly want u to try and pull off a [B][I]styled[/I][/B] G2 Legend. 
I used to have a couple of these a while back. Even tho ive moved past them, they will ALWAYS catch my eye when I see them on the street....even stock ones!
 
They have sum of the sexiest bodylines found on a 4door:biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

lol how old are you? youve had every car gnome to man. :smiley-rofl:

LoL!! I just run thru cars REALLY fast. =) 
I currently have 8 cars R'now :pat:

dang here i am struggling with no daily...lemme borrow one, lol. ill mod it for you :giggity:

yup the ka7 and ka8 has serious potential. Too bad non of u legend owners picked these up: cuz now they are sold to a non legend owner !  

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[QUOTE=Avantgarde;136428]I agree with everyone here. The Acura Legend, though a very nice car, i wouldn't call it a VIPcar.

As for the KA9 years 99-04, the popularity amongst the aftermarket and the booming of it, quickly becoming Sentia pt.2, would make it the only quintessential VIPCar available from Honda/Acura, i feel. Being able to Fit Dished wheels (purpose of RWD), Large (the same size as a UCF21 Celsior), and luxury oriented. It fills the needs of being a VIPcar in its purest form so, just as myself, i'd call the KA9 a VIP Car.

But like Widebody Q said Don't get caught up on people call it. just do it for you.



Can't argue with that! They're some nice looking cars.[/QUOTE]

i have to agree with you, but i think everyone who is following my car can agree i am partial because i own one.

a VIP legend could be done! Im the 1st person in the USA with the jdm Alpha legend rear  reclining heated  seats.
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thats def sick

sick isnt the word, i wonder if i can get those for the ka9? sweet. real sweet except the neon green color lolz

[quote=maxpowerintegra;136564]sick isnt the word, i wonder if i can get those for the ka9? sweet. real sweet except the neon green color lolz[/quote]
yes they have them for a ka9 and i will post pics later!

[quote=phrosttz0;136549]thats def sick[/quote]
thanks and green is my fav color so i went with it!

Bro, I may be an old fart, but hear me out.
 
Before the infamous quote by the infamous VIP guy; VIP Style has been done on several platforms that are not V8/RWD. And there several parts out there to prove it, several rides out there to prove it, and several pictorials out there to prove it. The market just went into a transition.
 
If you do any KA7 - KA9, and do it right; I'll be the first to say that your ride is VIP. Period.

here goes ka9 seats i have over 12,000 pics so ill try to find some in a ka9 also.
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and the bottoms.
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[QUOTE=L3GDKANG/JDM-KANG;136604]here goes ka9 seats i have over 12,000 pics so ill try to find some in a ka9 also.
pics
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and the bottoms.
pics[/QUOTE]

I thought i remembered them being an option. I remember the old Honda site for the RL talking about it a while back. How hard are they to acquire?

can you get me a set in black?

[quote=Avantgarde;136612]I thought i remembered them being an option. I remember the old Honda site for the RL talking about it a while back. How hard are they to acquire?[/quote]
I dont know i could get some but i dont know how much ive never checked!
[quote=maxpowerintegra;136614]can you get me a set in black?[/quote]
Yea there should be a set of black ones on yahoo and that 2nd pic is of the back of the seat not the bottom!

this is the guy who use to won the black VIP legend his ka9 has the  rear reclining seats in it also and these are the ka9 door sills with the stainless steel inserts in them.
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these are my ka7 black alpha door sills!
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Another pic of my door sills
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im absolutely getting a set for my rear. send me the link! thanks

sorry black ones are sold .

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;136423]Build a car for yourself and dont get caught up on what its called[/QUOTE]
Ding, ding, ding!  

I mean in all honesty to me they're mostly vip styled..but a few have made me raise an eyebrow.  It all depends on your level of dedication.  Hopefully new paint is part of that..haha.

now dont get me wrong im not building my legends into VIP styled cars i just love the look of vip cars!

[QUOTE=L3GDKANG/JDM-KANG;136988]now dont get me wrong im not building my legends into VIP styled cars i just love the look of vip cars![/QUOTE]
An honest answer, we need more people to learn how to do that...

wow!! very impressed with this thread. rear reclining seats sounds so tasty. I've also heard that if your KA9 has the navi option. You can also retro fit the rear/reverse camera to your existing navigation off of the new KB1 RL's. It's yet to be tested and hopefully I can write a thread about it soon.

Sorry to bring up this thread again but i found another vip ka7 this guy has lots of vip cars.
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Curious on what kind of aero does this KA9 have?? I did a little research and it doesn't seem to be the mode parfume nor the aimgain kit. 

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i seen one like that for sale on yahoo but it was just the front bumper i see if i can find out for you.

definitely the "old" style mode parfume. the difference is in the fog lights. also the chrome inserts are custom because on the aftermarket kit they are all FRP

[quote=maxpowerintegra;145039]definitely the "old" style mode parfume. the difference is in the fog lights. also the chrome inserts are custom because on the aftermarket kit they are all FRP[/quote]
that is correct

L3gdkang I need to get all those pictures as of yesterday. Lol I'm joking.

so since it's the old style mode parfume does it mean that it's discontinued in japan? I prefer this one hands down than the new one. Due to the fact that the new one wraps around the license plate. what if you wanna roll without it you'll have that square indentation that looks tacky

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discontinued, however they both have marks for the plate. the old one is just behind, but without a plate its noticeable. ill dig up some pics.

[quote=Demetri;145145]L3gdkang I need to get all those pictures as of yesterday. Lol I'm joking.[/quote]
are you going to the legend natl's in july?

I need to. Lol I haven't been to a meet since we had the one with Tony @ Velocity. I may go......depends on my job.

[quote=Demetri;145491]I need to. Lol I haven't been to a meet since we had the one with Tony @ Velocity. I may go......depends on my job.[/quote]
yea i cant wait until Velocity have another meet i plan to make that one.

[quote=Croan;121405]i always found Acura Legend sedans or coupes to be very clean and VIP looking. i used to own one and now im looking to get another one again. how come i dont see them much on the site?
i think a black Acura Legend 2nd gen -91-95. slammed, with a kit and big rims and an exhaust would be sick. are they just rare, or not popular?[/quote]
So are you gonna do this or have you given up? I would love to see you do this and show that it can be done!

ka9's are cool.

but given a choice of dropping some major cash on a real 8 cylinder, rear wheel drive big body car vs a ka9 front wheel drive 6 cyl midsized car, there is no doubt that the real v8 rear wheel drive full sized sedan takes the trophy IMO.

the money spent on the kit, susp, wheels will be the same, mind as well do it on a car that will give out a bigger presence.

[quote=Qclass;145668]ka9's are cool.
 
but given a choice of dropping some major cash on a real 8 cylinder, rear wheel drive big body car vs a ka9 front wheel drive 6 cyl midsized car, there is no doubt that the real v8 rear wheel drive full sized sedan takes the trophy IMO.
 
the money spent on the kit, susp, wheels will be the same, mind as well do it on a car that will give out a bigger presence.[/quote]
 
Ding ding ding :biggthumpup:

I don't know man. If the KA9 is midsized so is the UCF2x...

Doesn't matter to me as long as it's large and fits dishes. KA9, UCF20, Y33 all fit the bill nicely. The only real "BIG" bodies are the F50 and the USF40. 

Line up a W140 next to a Y33,then line up a W140 next to a USF40 and you'll see what i mean. 

I use W140 because the phrase "Big Body" was coined in reference to the Benz S-Class. That's the "definition" of big body.
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given the Choice, I'd rather be different =).

[quote=PANCAKES!;121505]My thoughts on all this is,
If you already own one then go for it!
This car is becoming one of the most popular non-vip platform cars in Japan and in the US!
But if you are gonna buy one, you should jus spend the same amount of money on a true VIP platform and do it the right way!!!
 
But here's my FAVORITE KA9! Dosen't look sporty and is jus PLAIN SICK!!!!!!!!!
IMO this one can hang w/ any of the True VIP platforms as far as styling goes!
 
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I agree with Pancakes. Spend the money on a VIP platform and do it the right way (: The KA9 is sexy, If i saw that cruising around the streets of OC, i'd fall in lovee.

a kitted y33 , ucf20, ucf31 looks just as big as that benz.

we are talking ka9 vs other vipcar's, no need to bring up something that has nothing to do with the equation. Why not just bring up the ford exursion ? or a u haul truck ? or a cadillac eldorado ? =)

that benz would be a sweet cantidate for vip for sure!

 I say do it, show and and then talk it.




[quote=Avantgarde;145692]I don't know man. If the KA9 is midsized so is the UCF2x...

Doesn't matter to me as long as it's large and fits dishes. KA9, UCF20, Y33 all fit the bill nicely. The only real "BIG" bodies are the F50 and the USF40. 

Line up a W140 next to a Y33,then line up a W140 next to a USF40 and you'll see what i mean. 

I use W140 because the phrase "Big Body" was coined in reference to the Benz S-Class. That's the "definition" of big body.
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given the Choice, I'd rather be different =).[/quote]

man just build the dern car. the vip game is follow the leader over here anyway. you see them in mags and major companies make parts so you already know whats up, its just gonna take a while for everyone else to realize it and then tell you what to do... i say bypass all that and do your thing.
 
and for the record, order in which i place the mentioned cars:
y33<ka9<f50<w140
 
you can get caught up in the hype but i'll just go by what i like better. thanks.

[QUOTE=BLACKonBLACK98;146002]man just build the dern car. the vip game is follow the leader over here anyway. you see them in mags and major companies make parts so you already know whats up, its just gonna take a while for everyone else to realize it and then tell you what to do... i say bypass all that and do your thing.
 
and for the record, order in which i place the mentioned cars:
y33<ka9<f50<w140
 
you can get caught up in the hype but i'll just go by what i like better. thanks.[/QUOTE]

100%

Those guidelines you wrote were on point.

exactly on point.

do it, then show it, then [B]AND ONLY THEN,  you talk it.  =)[/B]

kinda like step 1, and step 2 and step 3.

[quote=Avantgarde;146046]100%

Those guidelines you wrote were on point.[/quote]

well they had a few vip ka7's in japan and were called vip so anyone who says no it cant be done they are wrong! its like saying a 69 ss camaro cant be a muscle car or street machine! to ma any sedan with right kit and wheels and insides could be vip.!

ok, so the point of this is that the ka9 is the exception. and if done right can hang.
cant we all just get along?
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JDM vip vigor.
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my whip.
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I'm glad that I read this thread...I was really having a hard time figuring out whether or not mine was or wasnt...
 
gotta agree with everyone though, it is one of the sexiest sedans.

I just re-painted my 1994 legend and man its back to life! definitley a keeper with 240,000 miles and still running strong. Sweet green legend they just missed the door jams i would have the body shop re-spray them. cheers

[quote=maxpowerintegra;187321]I just re-painted my 1994 legend and man its back to life! definitley a keeper with 240,000 miles and still running strong. Sweet green legend they just missed the door jams i would have the body shop re-spray them. cheers[/quote]
i was done at a house not a shop but i plan to have about 4 more coats of paint addded! thanks i cant wait to see your 94.

I've owned the G2 coupe and I've seen my fair share of them and.... I'd have to vote no on the VIP for the Ack Legend, but its all subjective.

i say that they are. 
sure they arn't the traditional Celesior, Aristo, Cima, Gloria etc but just because it isnt rwd doesn't mean it isn't vip. there are limos that are fwd and its not a sports car so who cares if its fwd. it looks mean and fits right in the vip crowd so i say dont listen to anyone, just do it up nicely and if you like iot thats all that matters. I got a GS/Aristo and find the KA9 really attractive.

they just look like they should be a rwd VIP sedan...lol.

style.. style

[quote=gh0st;190004]they just look like they should be a rwd VIP sedan...lol.[/quote]
 
yeah, they said "nope!" to toyota and nissan.
 
"RWD V8s are played, we'll put a front-drive V6.  Eat it."
                                      -Honda

ppl still talkin bout this stuff?! :pat:

[quote=augdogg;190036]ppl still talkin bout this stuff?! :pat:[/quote]

definitely not worth the rebirth of this discussion for some limey green pics.

[quote=Ubernathan;190035]"RWD V8s are played, we'll put a front-drive V6.  Eat it."[/quote]

nice.

[quote=augdogg;190036]ppl still talkin bout this stuff?! :pat:[/quote]
its called a forum.... Back to the topic at hand... I can see first gen Ack Rls' being invited to the VIP party. Case closed:thelaw:

[QUOTE=cakedaddy;190253]its called a forum.... Back to the topic at hand... I can see first gen Ack Rls' being invited to the VIP party. Case closed:thelaw:[/QUOTE]

Yo, slow yer roll newbie...there are deeper issues with this topic then you know. On the otherside rl's and tl's look great when they are "VIPSTYLED". And i don't give a crap about classification is is what it is....:thelaw::thelaw::thelaw:

[QUOTE=cakedaddy;190253]its called a forum.... Back to the topic at hand... I can see first gen Ack Rls' being invited to the VIP party. Case closed:thelaw:[/QUOTE]

Someone drives an acura.. lol :innoutrofl2:

[quote=augdogg;190287]Yo, slow yer roll newbie...there are deeper issues with this topic then you know. On the otherside rl's and tl's look great when they are "VIPSTYLED". And i don't give a crap about classification is is what it is....:thelaw::thelaw::thelaw:[/quote]
 
Great!! A Lexus driving Moderator :runcoold:so quick to call someone a "newbie" grow up! :slap: The issue/topic is simple....Is the Legend vip or not? I'm not sure how "deep" the issue is with you ,[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white]but…. In my opinion the Legend is no vip but the RL…maybe. Case closed. My work is done here.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/FONT] 
[quote=maxpowerintegra;190872]Someone drives an acura.. lol :innoutrofl2:[/quote]
 
I use to drive one or two in my day.  Gen1 & Gen2 Ack Cpe. :giggity:

[quote=cakedaddy;190879]Great!! A Lexus driving Moderator :runcoold:so quick to call someone a "newbie" grow up! :slap: The issue/topic is simple....Is the Legend vip or not? I'm not sure how "deep" the issue is with you ,[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white]but…. In my opinion the Legend is no vip but the RL…maybe. Case closed. My work is done here.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

 
 
I use to drive one or two in my day. Gen1 & Gen2 Ack Cpe. :giggity:[/quote]
 
[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f164/UberNathan/banhammer.jpg[/IMG]

wish he could of stayed around long enough for someone  to point out that a legend is an rl. or vice versa.

maybe he meant the USDM Legend?  I dunno, he was a tool anyway.

vip style. not considered a traditional vip platform, has a sporty feel to it even with vip influence.

[QUOTE=Give Me VIP;191034]vip style. not considered a traditional vip platform, has a sporty feel to it even with vip influence.[/QUOTE]

And I was noticing the other day that the RL shares VERY similar lines to a 99 Mercedez S Class. And the new LS430 have similiar lines to the RL also. Definitely has VIP style but not one of the "true hardcore" platforms. 

I absolutely love mine :D

[quote=BLACKonBLACK98;190958]wish he could of stayed around long enough for someone to point out that a legend is an rl. or vice versa.[/quote]
 
 
The legend is not an RL atleast in the US. I remember this argument on the a-l forum. I'd love to see a prints of what RL,TSX, etc... really stands for, but surely the RL is no Legend. I've heard acura dealer repeat this.
 
I am conveinced(sp) about the following:
 
LE - Luxury Edition
SE - Standard Edition
L - Luxury
LS - Luxury Sport

[quote=StockStar;191126]The legend is not an RL atleast in the US. I remember this argument on the a-l forum. I'd love to see a prints of what RL,TSX, etc... really stands for, but surely the RL is no Legend. I've heard acura dealer repeat this.
 
I am conveinced(sp) about the following:
 
LE - Luxury Edition
SE - Standard Edition
L - Luxury
LS - Luxury Sport[/quote]
 
 
The older RL's were KA9 Honda Legends, so they were Legends in Japan.  I think the 2nd generation Legends have a timeless look, regardless if they are not a VIP platform.  I have seen some really nicely modded Legends picking up some VIP styling.  Also the Mode RL really caught my eye back in the day.
 
Again, I really miss my KA8.  I was actually thinking about a KA7, but it's really hard finding a TypeII 6-speed in a sedan.

[quote=StockStar;191126]The legend is not an RL atleast in the US. I remember this argument on the a-l forum. I'd love to see a prints of what RL,TSX, etc... really stands for, but surely the RL is no Legend. I've heard acura dealer repeat this.
 
I am conveinced(sp) about the following:
 
LE - Luxury Edition
SE - Standard Edition
L - Luxury
LS - Luxury Sport[/quote]
 
 
The older RL's were KA9 Honda Legends, so they were Legends in Japan. I think the 2nd generation Legends have a timeless look, regardless if they are not a VIP platform. I have seen some really nicely modded Legends picking up some VIP styling. Also the Mode RL really caught my eye back in the day.
 
Again, I really miss my KA8. I was actually thinking about a KA7, but it's really hard finding a TypeII 6-speed in a sedan.

[QUOTE=cakedaddy;190879]Great!! A Lexus driving Moderator :runcoold:so quick to call someone a "newbie" grow up! :slap: The issue/topic is simple....Is the Legend vip or not? I'm not sure how "deep" the issue is with you ,[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white]but…. In my opinion the Legend is no vip but the RL…maybe. Case closed. My work is done here.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT][/QUOTE]

This guy...... just so ppl know i didn't ban him, but i did try to be civil and answer his question. I appreciate all kinds of auto-styling and respect all the work put into it's passion. He will be missed: RIP cakedaddy and i hope you'll find your way one day.:sad:

[quote=StockStar;191126]The legend is not an RL atleast in the US. I remember this argument on the a-l forum. I'd love to see a prints of what RL,TSX, etc... really stands for, but surely the RL is no Legend. I've heard acura dealer repeat this.[/quote]
 
i guess this is 101 so i have to be understanding. we'll just let the pictures do the talking.
 
ka9 (1g rl, 3g legend):
 
[IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b9/1st_Acura_RL.jpg/800px-1st_Acura_RL.jpg[/IMG]
 
[IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Legend-Teito.jpg[/IMG]
 
kb1 (2g rl, 4g legend):
 
[IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1d/05-08_Acura_RL.jpg/800px-05-08_Acura_RL.jpg[/IMG]
 
[IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Honda_Legend_2006.jpg/800px-Honda_Legend_2006.jpg[/IMG]
 
current after mc:
 
[IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/%2709_Acura_RL.JPG/800px-%2709_Acura_RL.JPG[/IMG]
 
[IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/24/4thLegendkouki.jpg[/IMG]
 
rl = refined luxury
 
be careful who you listen to.

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]Yeah.. those are all RL's. Where does it say Acura Legend? Keep in mind I did say "in the US" in my earlier post. [COLOR=white]What they do over-seas is hardly relevant to me. Im strictly concerned about the US models.[/COLOR] This debate can go on forever, but there really is no need.[/SIZE][/FONT]

man seriously?
 
are you for real?
 
there is no debate.
 
1/2g acura legends are the same car as the 1/2g honda legend (think lexus/toyota, nissan/infiniti). for the 3g acura dropped the legend monicker and went with rl while the jdm honda remained a legend. there was no legend/rl overlap because it is the same car, a honda legend (rebaged acura legend or rl in the u.s. depending on generation).
 
3 posts and 2 of them are non-sense. great start. [SIZE=7]BIG LETTERS DON'T MAKE YOU RIGHT.[/SIZE]

:popcorn:

peace and love everyone.

hahahha.... :dance:

This can go on forever! Why can't people just understand and get it in their head that it is an Rl in the US and a Legend in Japan? Also, that it's only vip-[U]STYLED[/U] and not a true vip platform. Man, i don't know why i'm still in vip101. BUT i understand now why you guys created it....:giggity:

[QUOTE=The Avalon;191207]This can go on forever! Why can't people just understand and get it in their head that it is an Rl in the US and a Legend in Japan? Also, that it's only vip-[U]STYLED[/U] and not a true vip platform. Man, i don't know why i'm still in vip101. BUT i understand now why you guys created it....:giggity:[/QUOTE]

Thank you! The noob has it down.

I think he's ready to graduate.

me=vip

I still don't get why people get so caught up over a title. Build a bad ass car and the "big boys" will let you hang with reguardless if its a platform or just a styled non platform.

a little off the original subject...but what do you guys think would have happend if Honda had made the Legend a rear-drive v8?  It seems like that is the main thing keeping it from being a true "platform".
 
But again, I do realize that "platforms" are only relevant to the title of Vip car.  If you build a bitchin' legend, you're still allowed to hang out with the toyota and nissan'ers.:biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=Ubernathan;192095]a little off the original subject...but what do you guys think would have happend if Honda had made the Legend a rear-drive v8?  It seems like that is the main thing keeping it from being a true "platform".
 
But again, I do realize that "platforms" are only relevant to the title of Vip car.  If you build a bitchin' legend, you're still allowed to hang out with the toyota and nissan'ers.:biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

I think to answer your question of what is / would be, the first thing to do is to decide where the car fits into the spectrum of that particular maker (to a degree even the maker itself compared with other makers). What tier is it apart of? ie. luxury or economic passenger, i mean if you wanna do up an accord you do you. Is it considered a flagship vehicle in the line-up? Generally the attributes that determine the factors are, size (not compact), width (we like'em low and wide), lots of amenities (powered, self-leveling, wood grain, leather, etc).

[quote=augdogg;192102]I think to answer your question of what is / would be, the first thing to do is to decide where the car fits into the spectrum of that particular maker (to a degree even the maker itself compared with other makers). What tier is it apart of? ie. luxury or economic passenger, i mean if you wanna do up an accord you do you. Is it considered a flagship vehicle in the line-up? Generally the attributes that determine the factors are, size (not compact), width (we like'em low and wide), lots of amenities (powered, self-leveling, wood grain, leather, etc).[/quote]
 
 
Yeah good point, the Rl has all those...just not the drivetrain.  And it was Honda's luxury platform also.  Just somethin to think about

im about to sell my rl and get a new genesis! jk

i dunno dude, I think the new genesis may look pretty nice if vip-styled.  I was actually thinking about that today.

[QUOTE=Ubernathan;192418]i dunno dude, I think the new genesis may look pretty nice if vip-styled.  I was actually thinking about that today.[/QUOTE]

+1 gENISIS ftw!!!

^ +5

[quote=Ubernathan;192418]i dunno dude, I think the new genesis may look pretty nice if vip-styled. I was actually thinking about that today.[/quote]
 
 
please no, its a hyundai :pat:

[quote=Ubernathan;192095]a little off the original subject...but what do you guys think would have happend if Honda had made the Legend a rear-drive v8? It seems like that is the main thing keeping it from being a true "platform".
 
But [/quote]
hmmm  depending on the styling... i would have been all over it.  I waited and waited for Acura to step and compete with Lexus & Infiniti, but nothing!!!  Acura is still stuck on creating those hideous looking RL's &TL's.  The 91-95 Legends were the best thing from Acura.  So,  in Dec,2005 I had to move up in weight calss. I miss the ack coupe, but.....:shrug: Sorry Acura.

[quote=StockStar;194235]hmmm depending on the styling... i would have been all over it. I waited and waited for Acura to step and compete with Lexus & Infiniti, but nothing!!! Acura is still stuck on creating those hideous looking RL's &TL's. The 91-95 Legends were the best thing from Acura. So, in Dec,2005 I had to move up in weight calss. I miss the ack coupe, but.....:shrug: Sorry Acura.[/quote]
 
Are you talking about the 3rd gen RLs or the new, sporty TL's and RL's?

[quote=Ubernathan;194480]Are you talking about the 3rd gen RLs or the new, sporty TL's and RL's?[/quote]

3rd Gen RL is the 09 one. Are you referring to the 3G Legend, AKA 1G RL? 2G is the 05-08.

~Cheers~

.

[quote=Ubernathan;194480]Are you talking about the 3rd gen RLs or the new, sporty TL's and RL's?[/quote]
 
Anything after 1995 (RL,TL, TSX,RSX etc..) has been junk from acura in my opinion. The key word here is "my opinion" so spare me the rebuttal. Acura's lack of ability to build a V8 turned me away and pushed me into the Y34 back in 2005, which was all good!

oops, my bad. Yeah I meant 3rd gen Legend, or 1st gen RL.
 
 
[quote=StockStar;195184]Anything after 1995 (RL,TL, TSX,RSX etc..) has been junk from acura in my opinion. The key word here is "my opinion" so spare me the rebuttal. Acura's lack of ability to build a V8 turned me away and pushed me into the Y34 back in 2005, which was all good![/quote]
 
No rebuttal, but if I may say so, that's a pretty weak reason for not liking Hondas (classic, but vague and ill-supported).

[quote=Ubernathan;196088]oops, my bad. Yeah I meant 3rd gen Legend, or 1st gen RL.
 
 
 
 
No rebuttal, but if I may say so, that's a pretty weak reason for not liking Hondas (classic, but vague and ill-supported).[/quote]
 
[COLOR=black][COLOR=white]I did say spare me of the rebuttal, RIGHT ?   Amazing!!!   Absolutely amazing!! [/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=black][/COLOR]
[COLOR=black][COLOR=white]You must be joking or just straight bored by responding with that comment.  I never said I dis-like Hondas.  The word Honda never came out of my fingers. And as  for my comment being “weak classic, but vague and ill-supported”   Deal with it!!!  This is the reason I only visit here once a week.    See ya next week.:inoutwavey:[/COLOR][/COLOR]

i like the legend. it can be vip even if its not the true platform. you got to remember in the US acura is the luxury edition of Honds so do what you want to. I am a simple person and wanted to VIP a IS300 but my squadonerzo was like ummm no, its not vip but ima do it up anywayz and do what I wana do. so just DO YOU

[quote=Ubernathan;192418]i dunno dude, I think the new genesis may look pretty nice if vip-styled.  I was actually thinking about that today.[/quote]

I was thinking the same thing really. Its a Hyundai tho. Thats the only thing that killin me about that car. My dad wants to pick up one but he doesnt get why Hyundai is trying to make a almost 50k car. Its just strange..

:slap: Hyundai for that move

[QUOTE=Hitman6064;197539]I was thinking the same thing really. Its a Hyundai tho. Thats the only thing that killin me about that car. My dad wants to pick up one but he doesnt get why Hyundai is trying to make a almost 50k car. Its just strange..

:slap: Hyundai for that move[/QUOTE]

Think of it this way:  In the seventies, to drive a Japanese car in the US was kind of outcast, like driving an appliance.  In the 80's Japanese cars started to take note on what Americans wanted from their cars, copying some designs and such.  The 90's came around and the Japanese were coming out with some very good (reliable, cheap, interesting, colorful, well-engineered) cars.  Notice during this time American cars were getting worse and worse.  Fast forward to today.  American car companies are struggling and Japanese car companies are doing fine.

Hyundai is just trying to do what Honda and Toyota did in the early 90's.  The only thing they didn't do is rename the car some upscale marquee (Toyota=Lexus, Honda=Acura, Hyundai=Hyundai?).

six pages on this topic ......come on ....do really need permission from the vip gods or anybody else for that matter on this?  so what if some people just don't think honda can do luxury to the level of vip status.   its made in japan, it has four doors, its the flagship of its band. and its kinda of the ''vip underdog''. 
  i saw this one from some recent show coverage.  looks like it was the only ka9legend there holding it down. talk about crushing your competition at a show.  at the end of the day isn't that what it's all about......not following the pack, but standing out from it.  especially if the odds are against you.
[IMG]http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/aftermathacura/rl%20pics/3.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/aftermathacura/rl%20pics/90.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=aftermathacura;197736]
[IMG]http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/aftermathacura/rl%20pics/3.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/aftermathacura/rl%20pics/90.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

Nice!!! Also love the tails. If anyone can put it together like this you got my vote..:biggthumpup:

[IMG]http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/aftermathacura/rl%20pics/3.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/aftermathacura/rl%20pics/90.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

I'm loving this car i'd rock this car for sure:biggthumpup:

^ Nice. VIP stylin with Honda reliability.

Damn that one is stunning.  I think another reason you don't see a lot of KA9's done VIPstyle is because they simply didn't sell that many compared to other platforms.

OFF TOPIC RESPONSE

[QUOTE=THEJAPINO;197593]Think of it this way:  In the seventies, to drive a Japanese car in the US was kind of outcast, like driving an appliance.  In the 80's Japanese cars started to take note on what Americans wanted from their cars, copying some designs and such.  The 90's came around and the Japanese were coming out with some very good (reliable, cheap, interesting, colorful, well-engineered) cars.  Notice during this time American cars were getting worse and worse.  Fast forward to today.  American car companies are struggling and Japanese car companies are doing fine.

Hyundai is just trying to do what Honda and Toyota did in the early 90's.  The only thing they didn't do is rename the car some upscale marquee (Toyota=Lexus, Honda=Acura, Hyundai=Hyundai?).[/QUOTE]

true statement. I love how the genesis looks and feels in the Luxury standpoint. Now if you look at it, the sedan of that car is being used for V.I.P folks in Korea and its just a real bad-ass ride. Seriously, now 40k (did some research) for a hyundai..still is the only marker gettin me. My wife and I are acually looking at it real tough though. I mean it comes with mad features

 375HP 4.6L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine with dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT)
- ZF 6-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC®
- 18-inch Hyper Silver alloy wheels with P235/50R18 tires
- Chrome lower bodyside moldings
- Ultra-premium leather seating surfaces
- Leather-wrapped dash and door trim inserts
- Power glass sunroof with tilt and slide
- Power tilt and telescopic steering column
- Integrated memory system
- Lexicon® 14-speaker surround sound audio system w/ in-dash 6-disc CD changer
- Illuminated door sill scuff plates
- Wood-trimmed leather steering wheel
- Electrochromic outside mirrors
- Power rear sunshade
- Rain-sensing wipers w/auto defogger windshield

so in all honesty i would call this a vip ride. lets just see how and who styles it to be what it is :dunnored:

[QUOTE=tommiedred;197795][IMG]http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/aftermathacura/rl%20pics/3.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/aftermathacura/rl%20pics/90.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

I'm loving this car i'd rock this car for sure:biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

cosign. Id rock this quick! too bad the neighborhood that i stay in has crap for street, no sidewalk so its all dirt, id be scraping paint off left and right.

[quote=THEJAPINO;197593]Think of it this way: In the seventies, to drive a Japanese car in the US was kind of outcast, like driving an appliance. In the 80's Japanese cars started to take note on what Americans wanted from their cars, copying some designs and such. The 90's came around and the Japanese were coming out with some very good (reliable, cheap, interesting, colorful, well-engineered) cars. Notice during this time American cars were getting worse and worse. Fast forward to today. American car companies are struggling and Japanese car companies are doing fine.
 
Hyundai is just trying to do what Honda and Toyota did in the early 90's. The only thing they didn't do is rename the car some upscale marquee (Toyota=Lexus, Honda=Acura, Hyundai=Hyundai?).[/quote]
 
 
 
Do you realize that the KA8 Legend sedan post 1995 were actually made in Korea under the Arcadia name ????

Damn the pics looks badass..

[quote=AME_VIP;121716]hell yes! I have been looking for more pics of this KA9 since a picture was posted a while back. Does it say the specs on the wheel/tire and suspention? Which mag is it and month I want to pick it up!
 
I have a KA9 with plans to make it VIPstyle. Hopefully I'll have some pics by the spring.
 
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/Touring240/551.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/Touring240/f3df57d0.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
 
 
 
Omg...hold up lemme get a towel.

id say yes still to this day.

Regardless of whether its a true platform or just a VIP style car, the KA9s look sick when modded.  Love the classic lines, reminds me of an older S-Class or LS430 in a way.  Only gripe I have is the measely 225hp, 4spd tranny, non-VTEC V6 in a heavy car like that.  Could have benefited from a 5th gear or more power, perhaps both.  The new RL is gorgeous IMO and would look even better VIP styled.  Honda reliability, 300hp V6 with AWD that splits torque from front to rear as well as side to side... sign me up.  I think there's a good reason Honda doesn't release a V8.  If they can squeeze 200+ horsepower out of a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder, imagine what they could do with 4 more cylinders.

acura will have a v8 next year.

Yeah I hear that Honda/Acura is planning on using a V8-powered RWD drivetrain in the 2010 RL.  I've heard 4.5l and over 400hp.  I guess they plan on shifting the lineups a bit to compete more with the "Tier 1" luxury imports like Mercedez, BMW, and Lexus.  Should be interesting.

It's not a true platform, so it's VIP-styled. But yes it is sick when done right.

I think this is the only segment of the car scene that has "platform" vehicles that are held on a pedestal higher than other cars. I understand the history and tradition behind these platform cars, but don't understand why people are so eager and desperate to conform and not stray from the beaten path into uncharted territory. We modify cars to be different, to stand out from others. Too many people are concerned with what people think and are modding their cars to fit in instead of stand out. The best way to get noticed is to be different. If everyone rides around in Lexus GS and LSs, Infiniti Qs and Ms, where's the individuality? That's why I left the Honda scene. Everyone's car is alike. You see a Civic on the street that's lowered on wheels with JDM exterior pieces, you can assume its probably swapped. The shit's too predictable. I'm starting to see the same trend with this car scene. Oh, you're into VIP cars? I'll immediately assume you drive one of the platform cars on air and one of 10 different wheels. Don't get me wrong, I think VIP styling is outstanding and by far the cleanest form of modification on cars. I just wish more people were more concerned with experimenting with different cars instead of just going straight for the platform vehicles or constantly asking "Is this VIP, is that VIP".  Do you.  Mod the car to your taste and liking, not others. Just my 2 cents.

[QUOTE=TheRuckus;209003]I think this is the only segment of the car scene that has "platform" vehicles that are held on a pedestal higher than other cars. I understand the history and tradition behind these platform cars, but don't understand why people are so eager and desperate to conform and not stray from the beaten path into uncharted territory. We modify cars to be different, to stand out from others. Too many people are concerned with what people think and are modding their cars to fit in instead of stand out. The best way to get noticed is to be different. If everyone rides around in Lexus GS and LSs, Infiniti Qs and Ms, where's the individuality? That's why I left the Honda scene. Everyone's car is alike. You see a Civic on the street that's lowered on wheels with JDM exterior pieces, you can assume its probably swapped. The shit's too predictable. I'm starting to see the same trend with this car scene. Oh, you're into VIP cars? I'll immediately assume you drive one of the platform cars on air and one of 10 different wheels. Don't get me wrong, I think VIP styling is outstanding and by far the cleanest form of modification on cars. I just wish more people were more concerned with experimenting with different cars instead of just going straight for the platform vehicles or constantly asking "Is this VIP, is that VIP".  Do you.  Mod the car to your taste and liking, not others. Just my 2 cents.[/QUOTE]

Look man, I know what your sayin cuz i've read it before many times. This isn't a broad spectrum question, it is vipstyled but acceptable, but it isn't a platform hence not in the traditional sense a vipcar...:shrug:

Yeah I get that.  I know its not a platform and that its considered a VIP styled car.  I know what cars are platforms.  I was simply expressing my opinion of how it shouldn't matter if the car is a platform or styled car, just mod the damn thing and make it look good.  People are too concerned with titles and what others think.  They act like there are VIP police roaming the streets pulling cars over because they're not platform cars.

I got what your sayin, but are the ppl that say those things friends of yours? I know lots of peeps into this and none of em are like that. I generally exp the drama of it here in forums, and most are defending the fact they chose a non-platform and feel the need to blather about what is and whats not out of defense for their decision. I don't care what ppl choose to do as long as they are happy w/ the outcome. Threads like this tell most of us who is who anyways..

No, this is just a general observation I've noticed on this site and in threads on other sites.  Not everyone is guilty.  None of my friends drive VIP cars.  Nobody around here drives em.  All of my friends drive turbo Hondas and other imports, a few Audi guys.  In fact, only a handful of my friends know of the VIP scene and most of them seem to think VIP guys are all snobby.  That's why I'm here.  Something new, something a lot of people around here aren't familiar with and don't understand or have some backwards assumption towards.  The VIP scene has produced some absolutely gorgeous cars and the scene itself seems to have more prestige and class than any other.  I've sprinkled our local car club's site with pics of clean VIP cars and they drool over them.  On the other hand, some guys are like "why the hell would you slam a luxury car like that" or "those rims are ugly as hell", etc.  I'm glad some of them like the cars, I just hope the scene doesn't explode like the import craze did in the 90's and strip the exclusiveness.  I'm sure its different on the west coast, but even seeing a Lexus or Infiniti here is somewhat rare, even in Minneapolis, save for the IS300s and G35s.  Its all SUVs, trucks, muscle cars, and the minority of Hondas and DSMs.

[quote=augdogg;209034]I got what your sayin, but are the ppl that say those things friends of yours? I know lots of peeps into this and none of em are like that. I generally exp the drama of it here in forums, and most are defending the fact they chose a non-platform and feel the need to blather about what is and whats not out of defense for their decision. I don't care what ppl choose to do as long as they are happy w/ the outcome. Threads like this tell most of us who is who anyways..[/quote]
Now i feel you 100% on this. i live to see vip cars and style cars but i dont define the style to me it vip because your all going in the same direction but with diffrent mods! now vip cars are not for me but just becasue i said that dont mean im gonna hate or dog the scene. i respect all build and cars even down to the imposrt race scene to me im not into racing when it comes to imports but i dont hate to disrespect that scene. if you didvide you cant grow is all im saying. just my 2cents.:thelaw:

[COLOR=#dbdbdb]The VIP culture is based on tradition....and tradition includes the car platforms.  The main issue on VIP in the US is the fact that only a subset of true VIP platforms made it over here to the US.  Yes, die hard VIP enthusiasts will stick to the traditional platforms, and good bad or indifferent, will not stray from this guideline.  Some take it too far and are too rigid, thusly seem to be snobby.  Since only a few VIP platforms made over here, we cannot afford to be “platform snobs”.  Sure, we should be educated on the meaning, tradition, and characteristics of VIP tuning, but we also need to embrace this type of modification and be able to apply it correctly to other platforms here in the US.  This forum use to have a lot of “platform snobs”, which is why I stopped coming here, but lately, it’s been better.  I think one of the things that bother some of the enthusiasts is utilization of “copy” or “fake” brands.  This is one area where we should all be “snobs”……  :giggity:[/COLOR]

<==== vip-styled snob jk.

[quote=actolex;209085][COLOR=#dbdbdb]The VIP culture is based on tradition....and tradition includes the car platforms. The main issue on VIP in the US is the fact that only a subset of true VIP platforms made it over here to the US. Yes, die hard VIP enthusiasts will stick to the traditional platforms, and good bad or indifferent, will not stray from this guideline. Some take it too far and are too rigid, thusly seem to be snobby. Since only a few VIP platforms made over here, we cannot afford to be “platform snobs”. Sure, we should be educated on the meaning, tradition, and characteristics of VIP tuning, but we also need to embrace this type of modification and be able to apply it correctly to other platforms here in the US. This forum use to have a lot of “platform snobs”, which is why I stopped coming here, but lately, it’s been better. I think one of the things that bother some of the enthusiasts is utilization of “copy” or “fake” brands. This is one area where we should all be “snobs”…… :giggity:[/COLOR][/quote]
 
That's what I was getting at. The "snobs" and the ones who are dead set on pleasing them instead of themselves. Understand the tradition, harness it, and incorporate it into your own vehicle, regardless of what it is. It's our tradition as Americans, whether we realize it or not, to adopt other culture's traditions, make them our own, and add our own unique twist to it. I think some people are just a little too obsessed with following the old school Japanese traditions. This isn't Japan. Everyone wants their cars to be JDM or look like they do overseas, yet, they're modifying American cars over there to look like our own scenes as well. Do you think they're this strict when modifying their cars over there? Probably not. Another American tradition... finding something to bitch about.  I just find it kind of amusing that there's these two sectors within VIP tuning.  You have VIP platforms and you have VIP-styled cars.  No other scene has guidelines like this.  Like imports, you're either JDM or you're not.  There's no "JDM-styled" cars.  Same for DUBS, lowriders, jacked up rock crawler trucks, muscle cars, etc.  But we definitely got screwed in terms of availability to Japanese cars... so many engines and models we don't get.

Being a non-platform is not any kind of discredit, it's simply a reclassification imo mainly based on level of luxury from manufacturer and drivetrain. I'm sure the japanese have a catagorie name for this, as they do for compacts, vans, etc...but why does it matter either way?

I thought I made it blatantly clear that I think it DOESN'T matter what car it is.

[QUOTE=TheRuckus;209128]I thought I made it blatantly clear that I think it DOESN'T matter what car it is.[/QUOTE]

Just a statement, much like the ones you've been making. It's not directed at you or anyone, so no need to feel attacked or make blatant known your position.=)

Lol alright.  Good times.

now were making progress. i would love to see a vip legend as well as other cars i really like to see the idea you guys come up with.

same old same old on vsc.

nothing matters other than the respect you show yourself and others.

if you prefer a platform and build traditional that's cool. if you're building a non-platform that's cool too. neither is guaranteed positive or negative results.

what [I]is[/I] a problem is when you disrespect those on the other side of the fence. platform builders saying "you're car aint s**t because it's not a platform", or non platform cats attacking traditionalists for being "close minded".

the vip label isn't s**t but 3 letters. pressing a non-platform for "vip status" is no less lame than saying "nothing but these 10 cars can ever be anything in the vip scene".

thankfully most of this garbage has been squashed on vsc and it really should just be left that way.

happy building!

I didn't notice any disrespects handed out...:shrug:

i was speaking in general.

[QUOTE=BLKonBLK98;210723]i was speaking in general.[/QUOTE]

word, i just misread you intentions...:biggthumpup:

i guess this is a no go. and i was soo looking forward to seeing this done.

[QUOTE=aftermathacura;197736]
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=) i love this fender

go to acuralegend.org and go to the tri-state meet pics. there was one of the guy, his name is VIPSTATS and i'm also doing the vip style with my 93 LS legend sedan
 
[IMG]http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn6/nino418/tristate%202010/123.jpg[/IMG]

Damn with those orange lens it almost looks like an Accord

[QUOTE=OLDSKOOLACURA;325680]go to acuralegend.org and go to the tri-state meet pics. there was one of the guy, his name is VIPSTATS and i'm also doing the vip style with my 93 LS legend sedan
 
[IMG]http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn6/nino418/tristate%202010/123.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

ewwwwww.  You missed the plot.

hmmm maybe if i was into vip i would deff pull it off but ill stick to lux style.

True VIP is Nissan, Toyota rear wheel, but that Acura looks pretty clean!

now i wouldnt say that because when it started it was any car even Legends![QUOTE=Q45er;337423]True VIP is Nissan, Toyota rear wheel, but that Acura looks pretty clean![/QUOTE]

To be honest...it's more on your build than the actual car.  The "this is a real vip car that is not" talk is LONG past.  Move on, get with the now...

Garson kit on a jdm ka7!
[IMG]http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt330/WUTANGWilly/JDM%20Legends/ji28.jpg[/IMG]
this was at a Photo shoot for a VIP mag in japan!
[IMG]http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt330/WUTANGWilly/JDM%20Legends/ji56.jpg[/IMG]

It's not that serious.  If its done right, no one will say shit.  In fact, this thread is pretty old and most of the guys no longer care as much as they used to.  It's not like you are trying to make a Miata fit in.  Its a 4 door mid size luxury car so already you fit in much more than most.  When done correctly, they look better than some "platforms."

As far as the platform thing goes, some of the bigger vip shows in Japan won't have any Legends in but this isn't Japan.  No one isn't going to be your friend because you drive an Acura and they drive an Infiniti lol.

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;337996]It's not that serious. If its done right, no one will say shit. In fact, this thread is pretty old and most of the guys no longer care as much as they used to. It's not like you are trying to make a Miata fit in. Its a 4 door mid size luxury car so already you fit in much more than most. When done correctly, they look better than some "platforms."
 
As far as the platform thing goes, some of the bigger vip shows in Japan won't have any Legends in but this isn't Japan. No one isn't going to be your friend because you drive an Acura and they drive an Infiniti lol.[/QUOTE]

 my thing is im a child who just got out of kindergarten and I dont know how to address the staff of this site respectfully.
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[IMG]http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt330/WUTANGWilly/JDM%20Legends/ji49.jpg[/IMG]

You posted the same car twice..but older pics last..haha.  And why are you posting pics that are uber old?  There are so many nicer Legends that have been built...

[IMG]http://www.angrylife.com/temp/baddest_rl_on_earth.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=elpresidente;338436]You posted the same car twice..but older pics last..haha. And why are you posting pics that are uber old? There are so many nicer Legends that have been built...
 
[IMG]http://www.angrylife.com/temp/baddest_rl_on_earth.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
 to get a point across:rules:

[QUOTE=AME_VIP;121716]hell yes!  I have been looking for more pics of this KA9 since a picture was posted a while back.  Does it say the specs on the wheel/tire and suspention?  Which mag is it and month I want to pick it up!

I have a KA9 with plans to make it VIPstyle.   Hopefully I'll have some pics by the spring.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/Touring240/551.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/Touring240/f3df57d0.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

does anybody know the wheels specs on this KA9?

Both have fender work done

Ya I can see that....I was just curious what the sizing was

Assuming there are no spacers and without knowing the widths but guessing what they may be,

19x9 +25ish front
19x10 +15ish rear

wow, 2nd gen & 3rd legends = win! after seeing this thread I think I'm going to start my first VIP "style" build with a ka7. :)

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;348776]Assuming there are no spacers and without knowing the widths but guessing what they may be,

19x9 +25ish front
19x10 +15ish rear[/QUOTE]

Yea thats what I was thinking too...but I'm pretty sure they're 20's

just started working on my Acura Legend, hopefully everything goes as planned!
[IMG]http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab3/kiloakaryan/DSC02268.jpg[/IMG]

I'm tuned in for this 1