oblio98

Way cool! That look GREAT. I was looking at mine in a parking lot, and noticing how high the ass end sits! Definalty needs to be lowered.

How's the clearance issue with speed bumps and the like?

Sweet Car!

Guest

Very impressive. This "completes" the look. Makes it look even more serious!

Couple questions:

1. Cost- Always comes down to $$
2. Ride- Do their springs change any ride characteristics in any way?
3. Height- How much do they lower the car?

And great photos as well!

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1989 Acura Integra LS
1993 Honda Lawn Tractor
2000 Honda Rancher ES 4x4
2002 Acura TL-S (This Year)

Closer

Cost: TOO much. I paid cost for the springs... but alignment and install was a total rip. I've had those ninja shops install springs for 30 bucks before. So paying 350 bucks was a serious shock. But, it is aligned, done right and covered under warranty. So, oh well. I'm pretty sure you have to remove almost all the rear interior to align the sucker.

Ride, not sure... feels about the same, but I didn't spend too much time in the stock version. Little more bounce, but no lean.

I believe it's 1.5 in front and 1 in rear. I'll compare when it settles.

Guest

Closer, the pics look great! Are the wheels the stock wheels or aftermarket? I saw a post about 19's.

Guest

Closer, the pics look great! Are the wheels the stock wheels or aftermarket? I saw a post about 19's.

Guest

Closer, that looks like Bellevue Acura in Bellevue, WA. What kind of a deal did you get on the car? Who was the salesmen? I am going to try to buy a Type S there next month. Any heads up is appreciated.

Closer

Get Ian Seitz. He's a younger guy, so I could actually relate to him. I wasn't expecting a deal or anything... I was fine with MSRP. But, he's a straight shooter. He won't low ball and lie to your face like so many places will. He knows a bit about aftermarket to... so he'll talk comptech and what not. Almost everyone I know got their cars through him.

That parts guy knows his stuff too.

oblio98

Closer,

Can you give us the details on the springs? I went to the Comptech link, and the listed springs only go to the '00 TL.

What is the part number. Did you change the shocks?

How did you get this done without screwing up the waranty?

Enquiring Minds want to know.....

:-jon

02 TL-S NAV

ZodiakTL

the spring part # is 61.1051, its the same as for 99-01 TL... and u gotta talk to the service manager of the dealership before you get this done and they will let you know where or not this will be covered... some seem to honor comptech, most will not...

Closer: sorry for answering questions meant for you...

and for the rest of you folks, check out this link, i posted pics of my black tls lowered with the same comptech springs:
http://www.acura-tl.com/ubb/Forum14/HTML/000460.html

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'02 Nighthawk TL-S
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Comptech Springs
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'00 Nighthawk TL
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Aem Short Ram / Comptech Sway Bars / Comptech Springs / Custom Cross-Drilled Rotors / Pirelli SP7000 Tires
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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
Pics of my TL and Fun/Crazy Pics


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vtecracer

from what I have gathered. the Acura department has to honor warranty when dealing with Comptech. Comptech is the only licensed supplier that is fully approved by acura. Don't let them tell you that warranty is affected, it is not

Closer

SORRY... kinda big.

On comptech springs at the lot.



Compared to a stock TL-S.


My old and my new.


Again.


Just another random shot.


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Tag66

Great PICS! That silver is looking really sharp. Man, i'm so torn between the silver and the black... What a predicament...

Don's TL

Damn, both cars are nice! Those rims look familiar Are they C-5's? 19's or 18's? Makes me wanna trade in my TL and swap my wheels on the Type S!

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'00 Taffeta White TL w/NAV
-Weapon-R intake
-Piaa 1700x and Polarg M-14 bulbs
-white acura emblems and custom clear headlights
-Ground Control Coilovers
-Tanabe Hyper Medallion Dual Exhaust
-18" Racing Hart C-5 3-piece with P7000SS 225-40-18
-A'pexi V-AFC
-Inspire Tails
My Ride

Guest

I'm sure I won't get many arguments in saying that its a given that the car MUST be lowered.

What a difference. The springs definitely separate the men from the boys.

I'm just flat out salivating.

Nice job, congrats!

Closer

19" c5s. Unfortunately, they're 42 offset and I refuse to roll the fenders on my brand new TLS. bye bye wheels.

Closer

All further questions should be directed
to my public relations assistant ZodiakTL.

ZodiakTL

my client has no comment



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'02 Nighthawk TL-S
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Comptech Springs
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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
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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
Pics of my TL and Fun/Crazy Pics

MikeS

OMG...Thats it...I'm getting springs!

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2000 TL - Laguna Green, Navi, Rear Spoiler. PIAA Hyperwhite HB's. 17" CL-S wheels with Bridgestone RE 730 - 225/45/17's. Soon to have Comptech Suspension, Sways & Axle back Exhaust.

Guest

I also bought my TL-S from Ian Seitz at Acura of Bellevue. Nice guy. He kept telling me about some guy who was having the Comptech mods put on his TL-S. That must have been you, Closer.

Comp-Time, if you see an Aegean Blue TL-S pulling into/out of Sahalee, that's me. I picked up the car on Friday and had a great weekend playing with my new toy. I'm having a hard time waiting for the break-in period to end...just too much temptation.

Guest

phatboy, congratulations-I will be looking for you. Did you get any type of a deal from Ian? If so, could you share with us. I plan to pickup a silver/ebony type S next month.

v_i_s_i_o_n

thanks for the pics.. looks great =)

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00' Acura 3.2TL Nighthawk Black Pearl
- 18's Lowenharts LGM Chrome (3 piece)
- 225/40 NT555
- Factory Kit
- Factory Spoiler
- Apexi N1 WS coilovers

Acura3200

looks great! congrats!

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Jason
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2000 Acura 3.2 TL w/ Navigation
Satin Silver / Ebony Interior
Comptech Headers & Exhaust
Comptech Springs & Sways
Comptech Air Filter
Factory Spoiler & CD Changer
Burlwood Shift Knob
35% Tint, Tinted Rear Plate Cover
Removed Acura & 3.2TL Badging From Trunk
Removed Front Plate Holder