prnstr4life

I got a Aspec setup last week and havent installed it yet. I havent decided if I want to. I was driving last night and this morning on the highway admiring how smooth my TSX rode and started to rethink the Aspec setup.

Lets here some of your pro's and con's so I can come up with a decision!

TSXHunter05

just installed mine two weekends ago and the ride quality is better than stock and now she really hugs the turns

prnstr4life

Does it ride as smooth or is it a little more harsh???

I am sure it will handle great even though I think it handles awesome already.

TSXHunter05

i would have to say it actually rides a little smoother, put it this way there is a pretty servere railroad crossing that is always brutal on vehicles, I took my car over it expecting the harsh stiff bumps but nothing same as stock, gotta love it

lcrazyaznl

iTrader: (1)

Its 10% stiffer, I like it though it gives a good solid feel less body roll.

jlukja

carcrazyboy68

i have had mine for a few months and i love it. jus one problem, i dont like how it sits in the front. but the rear sits fine. i am thinking about getting an adjustable coilover system.

Zoopa

I've been wondering the same thing because the stock suspension is my biggest disappointment with the car. I like the firmness, and the stable lane changing, but I really think that it does a poor job at compression & rebound.

This is especially noticeable in the rear suspension. Sometimes I ride in back with my newborn baby, and her cheeks are shaking around like flubber.

Would say that on a daily driving basis the A-Spec is an improvement in this category? Suspension firmness is a good thing, but the stock one just feels real cheap.

I found the appropriate Bilstein shocks (available in the U.S.) but the A-Spec kit comes with springs (that aren't slammed thank you). And at ~$600 for the kit, it is a bargain.

khmy2nr

I was reading that the toe angle was a little off for the back. Can anyone tell me for sure if a camber kit is needed for the rear?

DiaBando

iTrader: (3)

As we speak, I'm having the camber-kit installed, rear sb too-over the A spec kit installed a month ago. I've been advised to install the camber kit-or your tire wear will suffer without frequent tire rotation. I like the stiffer suspension and cornering with the A spec.

MN-TSX

I've had the Aspec for about 6 months and I think the ride is as smooth as the stock suspension, except with much less body roll and much better handling. I had a neighbor who is a Honda mechanic install it, and he said I didn't need the rear camber kit. So far tire wear is even.
You will love it!

nnh768

having second thoughts are we?

I did drive my friend's aspec for a month while he was in thailand, i can say the ride quality is the same for the most part, except bumpy roads. I love going into corners and on hilly roads soo much, just got too lazy and never installed it on my own car.

carcrazyboy68

i have camber wear on my aspec. front and rear. i hate it but i am going to et some new suspention because i want to lower it a little more and i want it a little stiffer.

kuri

Which camber kit did you guys get for your A-spec suspension?

jwood_06TSX

I really don't think you need one for the mild A-spec drop.....BUT, check the thread right beneath yours in the main section, that will apply to you too

jlukja

I do not have a camber kit. After the a-spec was installed on my car an alignment was done and all the numbers were within spec.

kuri

Thanks!

I also found this in the FAQ which some ppl might find useful:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34452

gavinn58

I don't have a camber kit either and the wear on my tires are fine. I don't rotate every 5000 miles either, more like every 15k (haha, yes I know it's bad).

carcrazyboy68

mine has camber wear. do u guys get ne camber wear on ur aspec?

clee109

what's the drop on the aspec?

TSXHunter05

my alignment was completed and the right rear is still out of spec but only by .02 so they and me aren't worried about that.

the drop is about 3/4 inch to inch