I just bought a blue 2001 TL with Nav. I got the factory body kit and factory spoiler.

I want to drop the car soon. But I want to know which springs I should go with. Not looking forward to getting something cheap that will cause other problems later. Are H&R springs any good? Also, should I change the shocks as well or should i leave the factory ones in for now?

By the way I love this website. I think it is great.

 

Lots of our members have different setups, H&R, Eibach, coilovers....but for your stock shocks your best bet is Comptech, IMHO. They're made specifically for the TL. Check out the Comptech page at Acura-TL.com.

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Comptech's all the way..
Ed

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'99 TL Satin Silver/Ebony, Non/Nav, Comptech lowered, Comptech Air Filter Element, Inspire Tails, AEM Brake Pads all around, Comptech Axle Back Exhaust, "Guy Smiley" doll on the dash as my Co-driver...

Pics of my TL
Pics of my Miata! Wadya think?

 

go with comptech

 

I'm getting my Comptech springs and OEM bodykit in April for my birthday.

I can't wait!

 

I have H&R OE springs with stock body kit. I have no problem bottoming out. I haven't had a speed bump which I can't clear. They lowered my TL approximately 1" all around. It's pretty nice. IMHO, comptechs lower a bit too much for me to handle.

Happy modding!

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Y2K SiLVeR TL, non-navi
Factory style full body kit + spoiler
Volk Racing Versus Campionato SS7 18x7.5 52 offset w/ Toyo Proxes FZ4 225/40/18
H&R OEM Springs
PIAA 1700x w/ Inspire Foglight switch
Polarg M-12 Front turn signals
38% window tint all around
Valentine 1 w/ concealed display

 

Does anyone know how much Mugen springs lower the TL ? website told me it was 20 mm , but it can't be only that isn't it ?

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2000 Nighthawk Black Pearl TL
Mugen Front Grille
Mugen Front Half Spoiler
Factory Kit coming up

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ground control coilovers..... you can adjust to any height. don't waste your money on the comptech springs.

ar

 

Whoa! Mugen, only 20mm.... SWEETTT I'd like that.

 

I'm goin with Comptech. Looks good without pimpin it out. I like factory looking aggressive. Most dealers are saying Comptech does not effect the warranty as well.

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2000 TL - Laguna Green, Navi, Rear Spoiler. PIAA Hyperwhite HB's. 17" CL-S wheels. Soon to have Comptech Suspension, Sways & Axle back Exhaust.

 

The comptech's will void the spring warranty, bc they are not stock. However, I think they are great. My vote goes for Comptech.

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2000 Satin Silver TL
* Factory Bodykit
* Type S rims
* Comptech Springs
* Inspire Tails
* Burlwood knob
* ?% Tint

Ordered: AEM SRI (blue)

 

Really, comptect springs does not effect the warranty, cool .BTW why????I'm getting it.
No problem with speed bump?Do u guys like it?

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2000 3.2TL Firepepper red w/o nav
stock spoiler
Bosch 4+ platinum spark plug
25% Tint/Mud guards/
acura-tl.com sticker at front windshield

 

I've got Comptech springs and the factory body kit and I have no problem clearing speed bumps. Having encounter a speed bump that scrapes my bodykit yet.

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So is the Comptech dropped much lower then the H&R? Does anyone with the comptech have problems with the speed bumps. I sure know when my pops comes over to my house and sees my keys laying around he has to take my car for a spin and he does not care about going over those speed bumps fast.

Please let me know what you guys whith comptech think.

 

My Comptech springs came today!! Wooohoo! Installation Saturday!

 

Question for the guys with Comptech springs:

How much is the ride-comfort affected? How much more do you feel bumps with the springs? I want them, but I have a big daily commute and don't want to make the ride to harsh.

 

If you want to change your shocks while you are at it... then get the Apex'i coilovers. You can change the hight whenever you want!! Cuz you think about it apex'i cost about 8-9 bills? Well comptechs {300} and tokico shocks are about 5 bills for a set. Thas the same as the Apex'i.... Or if you are ballin, CANOVERS!!!!

 

I went with Comptechs, ordered them yesterday from Tim.

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Satin Silver / Ebony Interior
* Factory Spoiler
* Factory CD Changer
* Burlwood Shift Knob
* 35% Tint
* Comptech Parts Ordered!!!