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Old 05-14-2013, 07:03 PM
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hunting for struts

I'm looking for a set of new struts and the price I got for individually buying the four comes up to 586 $ on oemacuraparts.com. Is this price good ? Is there any place I can buy the full set for a lower price ?

Question 2, Is there any aftermarket struts made for our cars ?
I will be putting H&R springs on with the new struts.
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The full Aspec setup is the same price or cheaper than OEM from what I remember. If you are going lower, I would go with Aspec struts, and try to sell the springs. You probably won't get much, but any money back would be better than OEM. The Apecs can also tolerate lowering better than OEM.

As far as aftermarket, I think KYB is the only option, but honestly, they are probably crap.
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Do u have any link for the full A-spec kit ? If it come's cheaper, I'll take those but I'll be stuck with 3 sets of Aspec springs in the end cuz I already have 2 sets of those.
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Do u have any link for the full A-spec kit ? If it come's cheaper, I'll take those but I'll be stuck with 3 sets of Aspec springs in the end cuz I already have 2 sets of those.
Never mind, I just needed to look better. But im confused now, they sell the whole set assembly but at the same time, it says that the front left assembly is discontinued ?
http://www.oemacuraparts.com/parts-c...pec-suspension
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i have my stockies that i took off when i bought my car and put aspecs on they have 60km on them and in really good shape. let me know if your interested.
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Originally Posted by ichi d
i have my stockies that i took off when i bought my car and put aspecs on they have 60km on them and in really good shape. let me know if your interested.
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i would recommend the Apsec setup for H&R. it can handle the lowered suspension. i sold my Aspec springs used for $175. so you can make most of your money back on the cost of H&R. and i must say its pretty comfy also reassuring you have a strut to know it can handle the lowering
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I sent an email to oemacuraparts asking about the set, awaiting their response.
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Originally Posted by ichi d
i have my stockies that i took off when i bought my car and put aspecs on they have 60km on them and in really good shape. let me know if your interested.
I don't know if ichi d is local to mtl but i am in the gta and also have a set of stock shocks and springs with 12,000km on em. I don't want to undercut anyone but if i am closer...

Also: the Aspec suspension kit is still available. If purchasing the shocks individually one of the four has been discontinued
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Sorry M T L T L, I just signed up. I can't get your messages for another 2 weeks!
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im gta status as well.
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Sorry M T L T L, I just signed up. I can't get your messages for another 2 weeks!
If you dont mind stating ur email address here, we could talk that way.
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Originally Posted by M T L T L
If you dont mind stating ur email address here, we could talk that way.
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i also have my stockies with about 40k I took off when I did the aspec suspension with springs, I found the car rides much better lowered on the the stock strut aspec is a tad stiff the softness of the stock strut is a positive... I no longer have my RL I'll give them to you cheap if your interested let me know ill look for them take some pics if you are
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where you live homie, yes pictures would be appreciated. And ia that 40K miles or km
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I have a dealer local to me that has a new set of take-off 2005 RL struts/shocks....if you are still looking for a set respond here and I'll PM you their contact info.
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Not to hijack but I'm looking for some rear struts myself.
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Not to hijack x2, but where the heck are all you GTA RL's?!? I go to buffalo for the day and see 3 but barely see 2 here in the same week
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Originally Posted by CFoote
I have a dealer local to me that has a new set of take-off 2005 RL struts/shocks....if you are still looking for a set respond here and I'll PM you their contact info.
Are you a canuck, homie ?
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If anyone has OEM shocks/struts available please reply. Mine have 105K and need replacement. I want to stay OEM.
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I am contemplating on replacing my 83K-mile suspension with ASPEC. The best price I've found is $650. Anyone know where I can find them cheaper than $650?
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I have a Full set of struts front x2 and rear x2 if anyone is interested, shoot me a pm
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2005-2008 RL? How many miles?
Old 06-27-2013, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Nicklogan355
I have a Full set of struts front x2 and rear x2 if anyone is interested, shoot me a pm
You did not state for which car and your avatar is a TL.
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Originally Posted by dapqam
If anyone has OEM shocks/struts available please reply. Mine have 105K and need replacement. I want to stay OEM.
Call Schaller Acura in Manchester CT and ask for Parts...they have a take-off set from a 2005 that are brand new. They've been sitting around for 8 years, but the struts themselves are perfectly fine.

If you end up taking them, respond here so that others don't bother them continuously

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