So what is this supposed to give the car? New sway bars? Springs/struts? Appearance package? And how much is it supposed to add to the MSRP?

Thanks in advance...thinking of getting a new TSX in a year or so.

 

The Acura A-SPEC kit is a complete dealer installed accessory package that addresses the demands of performance driving enthusiasts by providing enhanced handling, aggressive looks, quality and durability, while maintaining the legendary Acura driving experience. The Acura TSX A-SPEC kit includes: sport spring and shock system, lightweight 17-inch alloy wheels, high performance Yokohama P215/50R17 93V tires, an aero kit featuring air dam, chin spoiler, side skirts and a choice of deck lid or rear wing spoiler and A-SPEC exterior badging.

Additionally, a suspension kit, featuring high-performance shocks and springs, can be purchased separately.


www.acura.com is a good tool

 

Is the "legendary Acura driving experience" part of the package, too, or is that extra?

Thanks, tho'. How does the suspension package differ from stock?

 

WTF is that supposed to mean?

 

Whoa. Calm the hell down, I was making a joke. Is this how you greet all newcomers to your fora?

 

Its cool, i thought you were ripping my response, my bad.


But you joined in December of 03...newcomer?

 

Naah, I was ripping Acura advertising. Yeah, joined a while ago, but only started really posting lately. Just started lurking in the last few weeks.

 

I think they are 225/45R17s Yokohama ES100s... at least that is what TireRack is saying.

 

Any idea how much the drop is from the springs? And is the whole air dam/spoiler kit the same stuff available as accessories on standard TSXs?

 

It's about an inch drop and the all the aero parts are the same as you can buy in the aero kit. The only difference being is a little sticker you get to put on the back that says "A-Spec". That sticker runs about $2000 over the normal body kit with A-Spec suspension.

 

The kit is ~4K right.

Suspension alone - ~600
Body Kit ~ 1K
Wheels ~1K
Tires ~ 600

$3200?

 

I think they said $5K installed but in any event, it's an expensive sticker.

 

Could be...I pulled that from the Acura website

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WD1V

Or $20.00 on eBay.

Thanks for the info. $600 doesn't sound too bad for the springs/struts combo (I assume they're pre-assembled?)

 

Yes, pre-assembled and relatively easy to install (took me maybe 4 hours with a lift, and I don't have much experience working on cars). I bought my A-spec suspension for $400 used. A good investment; ride quality is still good, but body roll in corners is vastly reduced.

Couple the A-spec suspension with a stiffer sway bar and summer tires, and the handling limits are further than most drivers feel comfortable pushing.

 

I remember the dealer telling me $4200 not including installation...I would suggeest just getting the suspension, aftermarket sway bar and buying tires of your choice instead. I got the suspension and CT sway for under $1000 installed. Good deal IMHO.

 

CT = Comptech? Front and rear? I've installed sway bars and trailing arms before...rear was a piece o' cake. Front was such a pain that I gave up paid someone else to do it!

Don't really see any performance advantage in the wheels, since they're still 17". Will 225/17s fit on the stock rims?

 

If it's performance you are after, replace the stock wheels with lightweight 17s. My 17x7.5 SSR Comps weight in at 13.5 lbs, which is like 8-9 lbs per corner lighter than stock. Only get larger diameter wheels for looks; their extra inertia only slows you down.

 

Hey, that's a very good point. How much would those set me back, roughly?

Hee hee...this is actually kind of fun, thinking about all the ways I'm going to mod a car I don't even own yet....

 

Oh, you've got the disease now.

 

He will come to the dark side...... Luke! get the TSX.....

 

Too late...I've been on the dark side for two years now, I'm just thinking of switching canvasses...