Aero kits: Acura vs. Wings West or other
06-17-2002, 06:54 PM
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Aero kits: Acura vs. Wings West or other
My first post, so sorry in advance if this is on the site somewhere...but in looking at all the great looking TLs in the Gallery and elsewhere I notice that there's a mix of Aero Kits being used: original equip and aftermarket. What's your experience been like with either? Anything to watch out for in one vs the other? Would like to put one on this summer.
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06-18-2002, 01:13 PM
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I went with OEM to avoid paint cracking or chipping. Also, the OEM are made out of abs plastic, stronger and more durable than the fiberglass or urethane the aftermarket kits are made of.
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06-19-2002, 11:23 AM
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i have the Wings West kit and IMO i like both kits. it is true that the paint does chip faster on the ww rather to factory. ive repainted my front spoiler so many times that im thinking about just chaning it.
06-22-2002, 01:17 PM
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Originally posted by songoku
Welcome aboard. What year is your TL?
Welcome aboard. What year is your TL?
2000 Nighthawk Black w/o NaviOn order:
Mille Miglia Uno 17x8
Dunlop SP901s
(should have them on late next week
Planned for July:
- cat-back exhaust
- PIAA 1900 fogs
- 35% tint
Future:
- aero kit
06-22-2002, 01:19 PM
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Originally posted by CKacura
OEM kits add more values to the car. My 2nd choice would be the Inspire kits. WW kits
just my .02
OEM kits add more values to the car. My 2nd choice would be the Inspire kits. WW kits
just my .02
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06-22-2002, 01:20 PM
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Originally posted by Chinaman38
i have the Wings West kit and IMO i like both kits. it is true that the paint does chip faster on the ww rather to factory. ive repainted my front spoiler so many times that im thinking about just chaning it.
i have the Wings West kit and IMO i like both kits. it is true that the paint does chip faster on the ww rather to factory. ive repainted my front spoiler so many times that im thinking about just chaning it.
06-22-2002, 08:14 PM
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Dealer installation
Has anyone had a dealer install a kit to their TL. I have talked to a few dealers and I am getting a slight difference in price. What do you recommend? Have the dealer install it?
06-22-2002, 08:45 PM
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If you can read instructions and are a bit mechanically inclined with a fair amount/selection of basic handtools, you can install the kit yourself within 2-4 hours. My suggestion would be to save your money and DIY. I ain't difficult to do.
06-22-2002, 10:21 PM
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Thanks for the info - the dealer was going to charge $1400.00 for the parts and labor on the aero kit. After looking into some prices - that really didn't seem to bad. 850 for the kit, another 150 for shipping and 400 for install. Does anyone know a good source for a acura aero kit?
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