oblio98

This is a ^bump^ up of an oldie but goodie from the past, as I keep getting questions about the kit and the springs. If this is against the rules (or ettiquite), sorry...

:-jon

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Drove down to Park Ave Acura today and got my springs (sorry Snook, there's no way I was going to do these myself!). The car handles 100% better, and it is not so low that is scrapes everything. I took before and after pictures at certain points on the car. Check them out. After driving 160 miles home with them (esp on the Merrit Parkway), I would STRONGLY suggest them to anyone. The ride is NOT that much rougher.

:-jon









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02 TL-S NAV w/Spoiler, Body Kit and Bowling Ball Wheel!
01 TOYOTA MR-2 Yellow
98 MAZDA B4000 4-DR PickUp


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oblio98

The rest......

ZodiakTL

[QUOTE]Originally posted by oblio98:
[B]Drove down to Park Ave Acura today and got my springs (sorry Snook, there's no way I was going to do these myself!). The car handles 100% better, and it is not so low that is scrapes everything. I took before and after pictures at certain points on the car. Check them out. After driving 160 miles home with them (esp on the Merrit Parkway), I would STRONGLY suggest them to anyone. The ride is NOT that much rougher.

:-jon

Oblio:

YOU ARE THE MAN!!! Now i'm getting my kit... any doubts i had about clearence are gone... how much did they charge for the kit? do u have that price alone? Park Ave. service is great, and congrats on the car - ITS GORGEOUS. This is the way it was meant to be from the very start.

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'02 Nighthawk TL-S
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Comptech Springs / Comptech Headers
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Alpine CVA-1005 Head Unit / Alpine G320 EQ / Alpine DVA-5205 DVD / Alpine NVE-N851A Navi / JL Audio XR653-CS 3-Way comps for the front powered by a bridged Alpine MRV-F407 amp / Boston Acoustics 5.5 ProSeries 2-Way comps for the rear powered by Alpine MRV-1002 amp / Dual 10" JL Audio W-6 sub powered by Alpine MRV-1005 amp / Two Alpine CHA-1214 CD Changers / 20% Tint all-around

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'00 Nighthawk TL
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Aem Short Ram / Comptech Sway Bars / Comptech Springs / Cross-Drilled Rotors / Pirelli SP7000 Tires / 35% Tint all-around
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Pics of my TL and Fun/Crazy Pics

BarryH

Great looking car...

sneuxstorm

Thank you for the information, but I have a few questions. Which springs did you get (as in the manufacturer)? Do you have before and after pic of the fender to tire gap? and is that the body kit that is offered by the dealer?

Thank you again for posting the pics.

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Guest

Hi Jon,
Thanks for the pictures. How does the ride feel in the city streets over pot holes? Is this more stiff than OEM springs?

oblio98

ZodiakTL - The Acura kit cost me about $1,200 installed, I got it when I bought the car. I do not know what it would cost w/o installation. Maybe Snook has one you can put on yourself.

sneuxstorm - They are the CompTech Springs, and the ACURA official body kit. I do not have a real good side shot comparison, YET!


driver - I actually hit a few good ones in NJ. The car held straight on course, the feeling in the car was not too bad, but there was no bounce. It's more like a "feel the road" type of thing.

The weirdest thing was the first time I got out of the car after leaving the dealership. WOW! That was a strange feeling.

THANKS TO WAYNE & JENS & TOM @ Park Ave!!!
(I got a cool blue shirt!)

:-jon


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Guest

oblio98,
What did you pay for springs and the installation? Does the local acura dealer do this type of installation?

2K2SilverTL-S

I bought my car from Park Ave and I need to know how much you paid total for the springs (installed)...I'm hoping to put the springs on soon.

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ZodiakTL

if you go to www.parkaveacura.com they have the prices listed under comptech...

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Comptech Springs / Comptech Headers
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Alpine CVA-1005 Head Unit / Alpine G320 EQ / Alpine DVA-5205 DVD / Alpine NVE-N851A Navi / JL Audio XR653-CS 3-Way comps for the front powered by a bridged Alpine MRV-F407 amp / Boston Acoustics 5.5 ProSeries 2-Way comps for the rear powered by Alpine MRV-1002 amp / Dual 10" JL Audio W-6 sub powered by Alpine MRV-1005 amp / Two Alpine CHA-1214 CD Changers / 20% Tint all-around

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Pics of my TL and Fun/Crazy Pics

alexd

jon,

Car looks fantastic!!!

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2000 TL Silver, no Nav, no mods...yet
1997 Porsche 993 18in. RAD's, TechArt Pedals, InvisaBra
1987 Porsche 944 Turbo
Oh and of course a V1

BMW74

Nice detail on the pics! The TLS screams to be lowered. Glad to hear you are happy and your rig looks great!

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2001, Satin Silver TL w/ Navi.
Factory Bodykit
Comptech Headers
Comptech Exhaust
Short Ram Intake
Comptech Springs
Comptech Sways
Inspire Tails
CLS Rims w/ 215/50/17 Toyo Proxes T1-S for the spring, summer and fall
OEM Rims and POS tires for the winter
Wings West Spoiler (Being Painted)

Indyjenks

....car sucks......I HATE YOU!! hehehe....ok...I guess it looks ok...maybe....pay me some money and I'll say it looks good.

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72</A> Olds 442 Convertible (dual ram air) Play ride
99 Chevy Explorer high top conversion (vacation ride)
80 Honda CB750F (Shoei/Kerker) wheelie ride
02 TL-S Black/Ebony Underbody/spoiler/wood MY RIDE
00 John Deere 4 wheel steer (yard ride...hehe)

ssokol91

Great Looking Car!!!
I'm jealous. I have to wait for my underbody kit for like a month.

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2002 TL-S Aegian Blue Pearl. Underbody Kit, Spoiler

260 Horsepower of maximum performance. This is Blue Sunshine.
Sweet!!!

MCD

Is that what your dealer told you?? I'm still waiting to hear from my dealer on the availability of these kits.




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2002 Acura TL-S w/ Navi
Aegean Blue
Underbody kit
Spoiler

Former: 1997 Acura Integra GS-R
Pioneer Head Unit, CD-Changer, EQ, Boston Acoustics separates, 2 - JL 12W4s, Kicker & Pioneer Amps

Mr Hyde

Thanx for the time you took for these measurements, this thread will be archived for the good of future members as well as soon as all the posts and questions are done.

RAdams

Your car looks absolutely stunning! The Comptech springs drop it just enough... and the factory body kit is by far the nicest one available for the TL/TL-S IMO.

After owning a black car I swore I'd never do it again.. but your pics reminded me of how awesome they look when they're clean... very tempting!

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2000 WDP 3.2TL non-NAV
AEM CAI en route...

vtecracer

Looks good, here's mine...sorry for the bad pics
http//members.home.net/vtecracer1/tls_1.htm

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AEM Cold Air Intake,H&R Springs,Comptech Exhaust
vtecracer1@home.com

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oblio98

Those pictures are cool! You need to take a few in the open and in the sun, though. How do you like your intake? It looks great. Did you notice and difference?

:-jon

vtecracer

Well, I am hoping for some sunshine this weekend. I live in oregon you know, and there is not a lot of sun. Lot's of liquid sunshine if you know what I mean. The intake is awesome. I am loving the intake, springs, and the exhaust. Very large improvement over stock. The sound alone is worth the purchase. I promise that I will post some pics when its sunny.

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AEM Cold Air Intake,H&R Springs,Comptech Exhaust
vtecracer1@home.com

R Man

Damn, this is a good site!

That's it. I'm getting the springs, and losing the wheel gap. I've started negotiations with the local dealer, and all of the prices and links that have been provided at this site are going to be invaluable in keeping the price reasonable. The CompTech pricelist at www.parkaveacura.com will be especially helpfull.

One question about the springs, are there any problems with keeping the OEM shocks? The home page of this site even says that the OEM shocks should not be used with sport springs. Does this apply to the CompTech springs?

Oblio, this is a very good thread. I would like to see more pictures of your bad-ass car in the sun light. I'm going to do just about everything you and Zodiak are doing, but in silver. By the way, why not check out www.comptechusa.com and order some window stickers? You know, for the NASCAR look?

oblio98

R Man - I got the window stickers from Park Ave, they left them in the car. My problem is that my car is atrracting alot of attention these days, and I'm not sure I like that. People are stealing the emblems, the headlights, the taillights, (off of other TL-S's) geez! If I stuck the Comptech decal on the side window, it would only draw more attention to it!

It is sunny out today and I am going to do one last round of pictures and post them via a Photopoint link. I'm sure some people here are sick of seeing my pictures!

I did not have the shocks replaced. I'm POSITIVE that the folks at Park Avenue Acura would have warned me if that was not a good idea. You can check with Wayneg or Jens to be sure.

Thanks for the kind words...

:-jon



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Guest

Jon,
I would like to see more pictures. These pictures are very helpful in my decision making other add-ons like springs.

Thanks!

oblio98

^bump^ for the new guys....

:-jon

Mr Hyde

You kick ass Oblio. Actually you suck,
I am now forced to get springs in the very very near future. All because of you!!!!!!! I talked to Wayne of Parke Ave, and he told me they would honor the warranty on the shocks up to the 50k 5 year limit even if dropped, so there are no excuses left to no t get em. Damn you and this board!!!!!!!..........JK

I am going to send this to the FAQ's right now before I forget.

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TL Type-S Forum Moderator
02 Aegean Blue TL Type-S with Navi
Accord Forum Moderator/Honda-Acura.net

oblio98

I know, I'm a real pain in the *ss....

Avirex34

GrrRrRr!!! jon....now i really want the springs in my ride. i just don't know though, i live in the city and i'm worried about the potholes, my driveway...etc. your car looks damn sweet though. here is my ride if you all haven't seen it yet.
www.geocities.com/avirextl/

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96 Lexus LS400
2002 Satin Silver TL-S W/Nav

• Ebony interior wood kit
• Ebony wood/leather steering wheel
• 20% tint
• Boston Acoustic speakers+tweeters
• Kenwood 12" tube
• OEM Body Kit

.......more to come

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SlyTLS

I just spoke to someone over at Comptech...he told me that after installing the springs you need to get an alignment done to double check that the tow is set right or it may effect tire wear. Has anyone who has the springs installed had uneven wear without an alignment? I'm doing it myself and being that I work durring the day it will be hard for me to find a place to do the alignment after work. Thanks for any help you guys can provide.

Mr Hyde

They are 100% correct. 99% of people who drop their car without getting an alignment blow their tires due to incorrect toe, not camber, and then blame it on camber. You'll survive a few days without getting the alignment, but get it done when you can, and recheck it in a month or two as it may change as the springs settle.

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02 Aegean Blue TL Type-S with Navi
Accord Forum Moderator/Honda-Acura.net

bricot

Good to know about the alignment. I just picked up a set of springs and will have them put on next Friday!!