Ravi4l

Hey Guys I just installed A Spec suspension on my 05 RL for some reason gap between all 3 wheels expt RR is same the RR have about 1/2" difference any thought what could be wrong. Thanx again for your help

RK

afjock21

I feel your wheel gap pain...

So, you DIY?

Ravi4l

i just went thru the acura Install expt did not remove the lower control arm from wheel side i removed from body side that made it bit easy .

afjock21

Not sure what you did, but maybe it wasn't a good idea to DIY?

socal28

Getting my A-Spec suspension installed through dealer this week. Will let you know how my gaps are afterwards.

Ravi4l

it's not about DYI i have install shocks spring on many cars inc porsche BMW honda's but this is the only car i notice the diffrance that could be becouse full gas tank but just checking to see if you guys notice anything

thanks
rk

rtr

tire presure?

Chas2

How long does it take for the springs to settle?

Ravi4l

that;s first thing i check and i took the hight from wheel lip not tire just to be sure, can anyone esle with Aspec check please see what they get.

thanks
rk

Blazing GT

may i suggest coils?

Ravi4l

I mgiht have to in few months if it doesnot settle down. it might be beasue it;s new

plastikman

I had my Aspec suspension installed by the dealer and never had an issue. I don't think it's about settling down, there is something else going on here. I don't mean to be negative, but Acura didn't develop the Aspec suspension kit with a settling down period.

socal28

Just got my A-Spec suspension installed by the dealer last week. Thought I'd wait a couple of days for "settling". Just took these measurements on a semi-flat surface (could be ~1% upgrade) and on 1/2 tank of gas. Measured from ground to edge of fender paint (not the black rubber guard).

LF = 27 1/2"
RF = 27 7/8"
LR = 27 3/4"
RR = 27 3/4"

Not sure why my LF is a bit lower than my RF.
Will check again on a different surface later.

I'll try to measure from top of wheel lip to fender later.

socal28

Ok, here's my measurement on same sitting from top of wheel lip to bottom of painted fender.

LF = 5 7/8"
RF = 6 1/4"
LR = 5 7/8"
RR = 6"

Overall, I actually can't tell if the A-Spec suspension lowers the height of the car more than regular. I forgot to take measurements prior to the install.
Ride is noticeably more firm. Handling seems to be tighter.

Chas2

You need to ride with a few people on the right side for awhile! Compress those springs.

socal28

I'm wondering if the Dealer put the wrong set on each side.
Does anyone know if there are labels on the shocks themselves stating left or right side before I take a wheel off to look tonight?
RK, do you recall?

neuronbob

There are indeed labels on each coilover to guide the installer. Having pre-install measurements would make helping here a little easier.

Ravi4l

For spring it doesn’t say R or L but as for struts for back it’s got R and L on them So I didn’t missup anything there. Man if I know the ride is gona be this hard I would gone with new Stock setup I feel like driving a ricer again.
All 3 wheels got same gap 27 1/8 but the RR got 27 ¾ well hopefully soon I can figure this 1 out.

Thanks a guys.
RK

afjock21

I wish A-spec was noticable... It seems like you can BARELY tell the difference when it's installed.... Might have to pair up HR springs with the A-Spec full suspension, and hang onto the A-Spec springs, I guess.....

socal28

Noticed a more rigid ride as well. I'm getting used it now though. I actually prefer this ride to the floating kind like stock RL's and most Lexus'.
Initially, my tire pressures were slightly high. I lowered them to what the manual says (32 F and 30 R) it helped a bit.
Yes, hoping it would have been lower. At least to Bimmer sport package level. Oh well.

socal28

Oh, and I did check if the shocks were on the right side and they were. Fronts are also labeled with "L" and "R".

supergreen

Is the ride really that harsh with the ASpec suspension?
I have H&R's and have been seriously considering ditching them for an ASpec setup because the ride has become so damn bouncy.... but I really like how low the car sits.

Ballinger

The ride isn't "harsh" but it's less "plush" than the oem/non-aspec suspsension was. I don't find mine to be noticeably lower in stance, but it is more controlled over undulations in the highway at speed and through corners.

afjock21

^ thats what i need

there are times when driving the RL i feel like dammit i need better handling witrh a stiffer ride ie: not floating around the cabin when testing out SH-AWD

fredren

so if this is the case, im guessing using the h&r's with the a-spec struts might help with the bouncy ride? i know there are some people with the hybrid setup (a-spec struts with h&r springs)

hawnr6

I have the just H & R's and the ride is definetly not bouncy -- its stiff, but not too stiff.. I have a feeling that the shocks on the other car are worn out, which is causing the bouncy ride..