Acura no longer makes the A-spec suspension
03-29-2005, 10:00 PM
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Acura no longer makes the A-spec suspension
So says the service dept. at my dealer, whom I just talked to today to get a quote for comparison shopping.
The guy said Acura stopped making the A-spec suspension starting with model year 2005.
Anybody know anything about this? I'm just curious because if I get it I'll buy the parts on ebay anyway.
The guy said Acura stopped making the A-spec suspension starting with model year 2005.
Anybody know anything about this? I'm just curious because if I get it I'll buy the parts on ebay anyway.
I would think that something of that scale, they would have informed the public?
03-29-2005, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxboost
Maybe the A-Spec option itself are making profit?
03-29-2005, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by xizor
most likely, acura did a crap job of marketing A-SPEC packages. the TSX one is over-priced, late and too mild. The TL A-SPEC sells pretty well considering what it is because it was actually released with the car.
i saw a a spec tsx sit in the showroom floor for three months.
too much dough for not enough goodies.
03-29-2005, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rmpage
So says the service dept. at my dealer, whom I just talked to today to get a quote for comparison shopping.
The guy said Acura stopped making the A-spec suspension starting with model year 2005.
Anybody know anything about this? I'm just curious because if I get it I'll buy the parts on ebay anyway.
The guy said Acura stopped making the A-spec suspension starting with model year 2005.
Anybody know anything about this? I'm just curious because if I get it I'll buy the parts on ebay anyway.
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03-30-2005, 09:29 AM
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My dealer said the opposite - they said they only make them for the '05. (Which is completely untrue). All of this is dealer idiocy. Call or email the Acura of Escondido guys to get the real scoop. They probably sell 10x the A-Specs any other dealer has ever seen.
If this turns out to be true - how on earth are they going to handle the people who have a kit and something breaks 3 years from now? "Oh sorry we can't put your suspension back on, no more parts."
Although this might help me make up my mind on what to buy first...
If this turns out to be true - how on earth are they going to handle the people who have a kit and something breaks 3 years from now? "Oh sorry we can't put your suspension back on, no more parts."
Although this might help me make up my mind on what to buy first...
03-30-2005, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by rmpage
So says the service dept. at my dealer, whom I just talked to today to get a quote for comparison shopping.
The guy said Acura stopped making the A-spec suspension starting with model year 2005.
Anybody know anything about this? I'm just curious because if I get it I'll buy the parts on ebay anyway.
The guy said Acura stopped making the A-spec suspension starting with model year 2005.
Anybody know anything about this? I'm just curious because if I get it I'll buy the parts on ebay anyway.
That is not true. I took possesion of a 2005 with a-spec suspension yesterday. I had to wait 7 weeks for my car so if they stopped selling the a-spec suspension it happened within the last month and a half.By the way there is an improved difference from stock suspension, especially if you get a-spec with a comptech swaybar.
03-30-2005, 12:49 PM
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Just got emails back from Curry Acura & Norman Reeves Acura.
Looks like the kit ist still being sold for now. 
If anyone finds out different please let me know, I'm leaning towards the aspec suspension at this point. I was going to wait until after hondata for this, but if they stop making it, I will buy it sooner.
Originally Posted by Curry Acura
Hello and thanks for contacting us,
We have the Automatic TSX A-Spec suspension kit in stock and can ship out today for $600.00 total if you want it.
Let us know !!!
If you have any questions please email us back
or call us and ask for John or Joe
The Parts Store
Curry Acura
We have the Automatic TSX A-Spec suspension kit in stock and can ship out today for $600.00 total if you want it.
Let us know !!!
If you have any questions please email us back
or call us and ask for John or Joe
The Parts Store
Curry Acura
Originally Posted by Richard from Norman Reeves
Hello Kenny,
It's good to hear from you. I hope you are well. I checked on that
suspension
kit and it is still available. I do not know if production is stopped
though.
I can have it in for you by next Thursday and then ship out. Let me know if
there is anything else I can check on for you.
Best Regards,
Richard Castillo
Norm Reeves Acura
It's good to hear from you. I hope you are well. I checked on that
suspension
kit and it is still available. I do not know if production is stopped
though.
I can have it in for you by next Thursday and then ship out. Let me know if
there is anything else I can check on for you.
Best Regards,
Richard Castillo
Norm Reeves Acura
If anyone finds out different please let me know, I'm leaning towards the aspec suspension at this point. I was going to wait until after hondata for this, but if they stop making it, I will buy it sooner.
03-30-2005, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsx536
Just got emails back from Curry Acura & Norman Reeves Acura.
Looks like the kit ist still being sold for now.
If anyone finds out different please let me know, I'm leaning towards the aspec suspension at this point. I was going to wait until after hondata for this, but if they stop making it, I will buy it sooner.
Looks like the kit ist still being sold for now.
If anyone finds out different please let me know, I'm leaning towards the aspec suspension at this point. I was going to wait until after hondata for this, but if they stop making it, I will buy it sooner.
Kinda wierd that they'd stop making it after just publishing the 05 catalog a few months ago.
I think that dude must not have known what he was talking about. The dealers say a lot of things that are... well... not neccessarily accurate.
03-30-2005, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Alin10123
The dealers say a lot of things that are... well... not neccessarily accurate.
last time i went to my dealership, and asked about rear cambers. the service tech at Acura of Pasadena told me there is not one single rear camber kit for our car. just because they're dealers, doesnt mean they know a whole lot about cars
03-30-2005, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsx536
Just got emails back from Curry Acura & Norman Reeves Acura.
Looks like the kit ist still being sold for now.
If anyone finds out different please let me know, I'm leaning towards the aspec suspension at this point. I was going to wait until after hondata for this, but if they stop making it, I will buy it sooner.
Looks like the kit ist still being sold for now.
If anyone finds out different please let me know, I'm leaning towards the aspec suspension at this point. I was going to wait until after hondata for this, but if they stop making it, I will buy it sooner.
03-30-2005, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX Hokie
Darn, I thought I had a collector's item on my hands :wink:
I'm installing my A-spec suspension in about 10 days. I bought it used from LannyM.
I'm installing my A-spec suspension in about 10 days. I bought it used from LannyM.
Enjoy man! Are you putting in on an AT or MT? I'd really like to see some pics after you get it on.
03-30-2005, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rmpage
Well that settles it then - the service dept at my dealer is for some reason misinformed.
Maybe there are stopping production of the full kit, but still making the suspension kit. Just a guess.
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Originally Posted by TSX Hokie
Darn, I thought I had a collector's item on my hands :wink:
I'm installing my A-spec suspension in about 10 days. I bought it used from LannyM.
I'm installing my A-spec suspension in about 10 days. I bought it used from LannyM.
04-06-2005, 10:58 AM
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some dealers are stupid. My sister went to get a new MDX and they told her they were gonna change the look of it. That model has only been around for 4 years and they just changed some of the looks on it.
STOOOOOOOOOOOPID sales people.
Don't get me wrong, some still know their shit, but majority wouldn' t know it if hit them in the head.
STOOOOOOOOOOOPID sales people.
Don't get me wrong, some still know their shit, but majority wouldn' t know it if hit them in the head.
04-06-2005, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by pcaulfie
Let a fellow Hokie know how the install goes. I'm looking for a moderate drop with improved handling, so maybe the A-spec is for me.
04-06-2005, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by NightShredder
It might be for you. I have a-spec suspension on my car and it is awesome. The drop is definately moderate, but it is noticable. .75" to 1" drop total. I have no regrets about getting it. Actually knowing what I do now I would have been dissappointed if I hadn't gotten it.
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