cali4tsx A-spec Suspension Install
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Originally Posted by flee07
Thanks so much for you guys info. If I do end up with one, I feel better to get the A-Spec to put on.
One last question, what about the camber kits? Some said if you have A-Spec you don't need one, since Acura did not recommend on the package, but some suggested that get one no matter what. Did you have one put in?
Thanks!
One last question, what about the camber kits? Some said if you have A-Spec you don't need one, since Acura did not recommend on the package, but some suggested that get one no matter what. Did you have one put in?
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by flee07
Thanks so much for you guys info. If I do end up with one, I feel better to get the A-Spec to put on.
One last question, what about the camber kits? Some said if you have A-Spec you don't need one, since Acura did not recommend on the package, but some suggested that get one no matter what. Did you have one put in?
Thanks!
One last question, what about the camber kits? Some said if you have A-Spec you don't need one, since Acura did not recommend on the package, but some suggested that get one no matter what. Did you have one put in?
Thanks!
Originally Posted by sho0z
so im guessing everyone agrees the 04-05 aspec doesnt lower as much?
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Originally Posted by sho0z
so im guessing everyone agrees the 04-05 aspec doesnt lower as much?
That awesome you didn't need a camber kit cali! I wish i didn't but my right camber was like -2.5 which was way too much....
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Originally Posted by sho0z
so im guessing everyone agrees the 04-05 aspec doesnt lower as much?
#47
Originally Posted by Newplay1
Looks real sharp with the a-spec bodykit.. now for some new shoe or somthing?
#48
Originally Posted by jwood_06TSX
I needed it for my passenger side rear cause the camber was way out of wack. I already had the Ingalls Camber kit which i highly recommend. Its about $140 and every alignment guy will love you for it because its so easy to adjust. I would purchase it! I put it on myself, its not difficult at all!
Where are you located, i could help you if your close?
Where are you located, i could help you if your close?
Speaking of alignment, if I have the shop to install the A-Spec Suspension for me, should I do alignment at the same time or should I wait and drive for few days to settle in and take it back for the alignment?
Thanks!
#51
Originally Posted by cali4tsx
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You need to allow sometime for the suspension to settle. I waited 1 week before alignment. The only thing I did right away is adjusting my mirrors.
You need to allow sometime for the suspension to settle. I waited 1 week before alignment. The only thing I did right away is adjusting my mirrors.
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aspec is good for the price range and close to stock feel
if you want more adjustable go teins basic coilover.
I didnt need cambers but i put my campers out of spec so i had to get them.
drove over a few covered curbs during a snow storm.
if you want more adjustable go teins basic coilover.
I didnt need cambers but i put my campers out of spec so i had to get them.
drove over a few covered curbs during a snow storm.
#53
Hello Cali4tsx. If posible can you post some close-ups. I didn't place my order yet, had to take care of some business but once things are better this will be 1st on my to do list.
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Originally Posted by mav3556
Cali4TSX, your car looks good....Sorry to go of topic but what percent is your tint and what kind of tint?
Now it is 35% all around (pics below)
![](http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb101/cali4tsx/t1.jpg)
![](http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb101/cali4tsx/t2.jpg)
![](http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb101/cali4tsx/t3.jpg)
NOTE: above pics are not Aspec suspension pics
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Originally Posted by cali4tsx
BEFORE the A-Spec Suspension
![](http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb101/cali4tsx/pics066.jpg)
AFTER the A-Spec Suspension
![](http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb101/cali4tsx/P1020013.jpg)
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![](http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb101/cali4tsx/pics066.jpg)
AFTER the A-Spec Suspension
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
![](http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb101/cali4tsx/P1020013.jpg)
A nice drop...but its kind of trick photography if you think of it...the first pic doesnt have the aspec bodykit, the second has the drop with the kit and makes it looked even more slammed...still has a nice stance though..
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My A-Spec drop done at the dealer is not low at all, it was only about 1/4 inch, do you have any idea why? That's why I am going to get Tein S-tech springs. Do I have another choice? The dealer said that 1/4 inch is all they lower.
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Originally Posted by ANTZ TSX
My A-Spec drop done at the dealer is not low at all, it was only about 1/4 inch, do you have any idea why? That's why I am going to get Tein S-tech springs. Do I have another choice? The dealer said that 1/4 inch is all they lower.
The Aspec lowered my 06 TSX a bit more than an inch and it was seriously noticeable.
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Originally Posted by cali4tsx
Only 1/4 inch!! Something wrong here... Do you have the 06 thru 08 suspension?
The Aspec lowered my 06 TSX a bit more than an inch and it was seriously noticeable.
The Aspec lowered my 06 TSX a bit more than an inch and it was seriously noticeable.
What should I do now? Is there something wrong when they put it in? Isn't the lowering amount fixed?
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Originally Posted by ANTZ TSX
I have the stock 08 suspension (spring and shocks) in a box in my garage now. They changed the shocks and springs for my car to A-Spec and they said it only lowers it by 1/4"
What should I do now? Is there something wrong when they put it in? Isn't the lowering amount fixed?
What should I do now? Is there something wrong when they put it in? Isn't the lowering amount fixed?
How long have you had it installed.
It takes time to settle.
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Aww, c'mon man! how are you gonna go from BBS RGR's to those! I'll admit the RGR's looked a little small but still.
I guess I might be a little biased, but i do think you could have gone with a classier wheel. I love everything else you have done so far though.
I guess I might be a little biased, but i do think you could have gone with a classier wheel. I love everything else you have done so far though.
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Originally Posted by Audioserf
The color combination and spoke design make those looks absolutely huge. They easily look like 20's, but I bet they're 18's? 19's at most. Good looks, man.
Originally Posted by speedlimitz
were those bbs in on the first page 17's? car looks great, diggn the wheels
Originally Posted by ANTZ TSX
I have the stock 08 suspension (spring and shocks) in a box in my garage now. They changed the shocks and springs for my car to A-Spec and they said it only lowers it by 1/4"
What should I do now? Is there something wrong when they put it in? Isn't the lowering amount fixed?
What should I do now? Is there something wrong when they put it in? Isn't the lowering amount fixed?
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With my stock suspension the distance from the fender to the hub center was15 1/4"
With my Aspec suspension the distance from the fender to the hub center was 14 1/4"
So what you should do now is measure the distance from the fender to the hub center and see how close you are to 14 1/4"
Originally Posted by dt98gsr
Aww, c'mon man! how are you gonna go from BBS RGR's to those! I'll admit the RGR's looked a little small but still.
I guess I might be a little biased, but i do think you could have gone with a classier wheel. I love everything else you have done so far though.
I guess I might be a little biased, but i do think you could have gone with a classier wheel. I love everything else you have done so far though.
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Cali4tsx, thank you for giving me the dimensions of yours.
Currently my front is 15" from fender to the hub center in the front, and is 14 3/4" at the rear. I guess it's a little lower than stock but I want it to be lowered more.
I have ordered a set of TEIN S-Tech but I still have time to consider until I pick it up. Should I get S-tech or H-tech if I live in Toronto, Canada?
I couldn't find a pic on acurazine that's with either of the suspension on a 06-08 with stock rims. If anyone can help me out it will be much appreciated.
Currently my front is 15" from fender to the hub center in the front, and is 14 3/4" at the rear. I guess it's a little lower than stock but I want it to be lowered more.
I have ordered a set of TEIN S-Tech but I still have time to consider until I pick it up. Should I get S-tech or H-tech if I live in Toronto, Canada?
I couldn't find a pic on acurazine that's with either of the suspension on a 06-08 with stock rims. If anyone can help me out it will be much appreciated.
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260 HP, cali4tsx!!!
I don't know what to say to thank the two of you for the pictures of the stock VS A-spec suspensions you have posted!! HAHA too bad I am not a girl. =)
I purchased my car a month ago brand new with the option a-spec suspension, and remember I said in another post that my dealer said it would only lower the car by 1/4 inch? I never thought my car was lowered.
I took your pictures, along with some other research, I went to the dealer today and showed them everything. They had actually installed a stock suspension to my "STOCK" suspension.
Anywaz, now it's solved, just waiting for my new a-spec suspension on my car.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't know what to say to thank the two of you for the pictures of the stock VS A-spec suspensions you have posted!! HAHA too bad I am not a girl. =)
I purchased my car a month ago brand new with the option a-spec suspension, and remember I said in another post that my dealer said it would only lower the car by 1/4 inch? I never thought my car was lowered.
I took your pictures, along with some other research, I went to the dealer today and showed them everything. They had actually installed a stock suspension to my "STOCK" suspension.
Anywaz, now it's solved, just waiting for my new a-spec suspension on my car.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by ANTZ TSX
260 HP, cali4tsx!!!
I don't know what to say to thank the two of you for the pictures of the stock VS A-spec suspensions you have posted!! HAHA too bad I am not a girl. =)
I purchased my car a month ago brand new with the option a-spec suspension, and remember I said in another post that my dealer said it would only lower the car by 1/4 inch? I never thought my car was lowered.
I took your pictures, along with some other research, I went to the dealer today and showed them everything. They had actually installed a stock suspension to my "STOCK" suspension.
Anywaz, now it's solved, just waiting for my new a-spec suspension on my car.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't know what to say to thank the two of you for the pictures of the stock VS A-spec suspensions you have posted!! HAHA too bad I am not a girl. =)
I purchased my car a month ago brand new with the option a-spec suspension, and remember I said in another post that my dealer said it would only lower the car by 1/4 inch? I never thought my car was lowered.
I took your pictures, along with some other research, I went to the dealer today and showed them everything. They had actually installed a stock suspension to my "STOCK" suspension.
Anywaz, now it's solved, just waiting for my new a-spec suspension on my car.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by ANTZ TSX
I purchased my car a month ago brand new with the option a-spec suspension, and remember I said in another post that my dealer said it would only lower the car by 1/4 inch? I never thought my car was lowered.
I took your pictures, along with some other research, I went to the dealer today and showed them everything. They had actually installed a stock suspension to my "STOCK" suspension.
Anywaz, now it's solved, just waiting for my new a-spec suspension on my car.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I took your pictures, along with some other research, I went to the dealer today and showed them everything. They had actually installed a stock suspension to my "STOCK" suspension.
Anywaz, now it's solved, just waiting for my new a-spec suspension on my car.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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jlukja:
Well. they sold me a car and said they have installed the a-spec on and gave me a box of stock suspensions. However they are all stock!!!! I wondered why would they hire a technician who can't even tell between stock and A-spec???? Anywaz...
godfather2:
Haha yes I love Acurazine, 2 concerns though.......
1. I don't have an Acurazine.com sticker that I would proudly put on my car!!
2. I can't post pictures....
Well. they sold me a car and said they have installed the a-spec on and gave me a box of stock suspensions. However they are all stock!!!! I wondered why would they hire a technician who can't even tell between stock and A-spec???? Anywaz...
godfather2:
Haha yes I love Acurazine, 2 concerns though.......
1. I don't have an Acurazine.com sticker that I would proudly put on my car!!
2. I can't post pictures....
#79
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Originally Posted by ANTZ TSX
jlukja:
Well. they sold me a car and said they have installed the a-spec on and gave me a box of stock suspensions. However they are all stock!!!! I wondered why would they hire a technician who can't even tell between stock and A-spec???? Anywaz...
godfather2:
Haha yes I love Acurazine, 2 concerns though.......
1. I don't have an Acurazine.com sticker that I would proudly put on my car!!
2. I can't post pictures....
Well. they sold me a car and said they have installed the a-spec on and gave me a box of stock suspensions. However they are all stock!!!! I wondered why would they hire a technician who can't even tell between stock and A-spec???? Anywaz...
godfather2:
Haha yes I love Acurazine, 2 concerns though.......
1. I don't have an Acurazine.com sticker that I would proudly put on my car!!
2. I can't post pictures....
2. from our FAQ section: How to post pictures
#80
Originally Posted by ANTZ TSX
260 HP, cali4tsx!!!
I don't know what to say to thank the two of you for the pictures of the stock VS A-spec suspensions you have posted!! HAHA too bad I am not a girl. =)
I purchased my car a month ago brand new with the option a-spec suspension, and remember I said in another post that my dealer said it would only lower the car by 1/4 inch? I never thought my car was lowered.
I took your pictures, along with some other research, I went to the dealer today and showed them everything. They had actually installed a stock suspension to my "STOCK" suspension.
Anywaz, now it's solved, just waiting for my new a-spec suspension on my car.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't know what to say to thank the two of you for the pictures of the stock VS A-spec suspensions you have posted!! HAHA too bad I am not a girl. =)
I purchased my car a month ago brand new with the option a-spec suspension, and remember I said in another post that my dealer said it would only lower the car by 1/4 inch? I never thought my car was lowered.
I took your pictures, along with some other research, I went to the dealer today and showed them everything. They had actually installed a stock suspension to my "STOCK" suspension.
Anywaz, now it's solved, just waiting for my new a-spec suspension on my car.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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