Springs or Kit....
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I'm looking to put either springs or factory ground kit on the TL. My delimmea is Laguna green is discontinued and I fear if I wait too long they won't have any kits in that color. I also want springs, specially after putting the CL-S wheels on and hearing Shoof had no problems with the comptech. Decisions, decisions....
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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.
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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.
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Springs first....(Comptech)
Observe, Exhibit A:
Exhibit B:
Need I say more?
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Eddie I concur....... ![](http://www.acura-tl.com/ubb/biggrin.gif)
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Comptech exhaust
Ground Control coilovers
Atlantic Performance 3" air intake
Wings West front air dam
18x7.5 Alstadts w/ 53mm offset
225/40/18 Kumho Ecsta Supras
Plastic on grill color matched
Razo shift knob
153mph Top Speed
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Comptech exhaust
Ground Control coilovers
Atlantic Performance 3" air intake
Wings West front air dam
18x7.5 Alstadts w/ 53mm offset
225/40/18 Kumho Ecsta Supras
Plastic on grill color matched
Razo shift knob
153mph Top Speed
194.8hp @ the wheels
www.atlanticperformance.com
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I would d the kit first, especially if the color is going to be discontinued. The springs will always be available.
Plus you may want to see what your clearance is with the kit without springs before deciding if you want a further drop. Just being cautious.
Oh yeah hit Snook up for the kit; prepainted and cheap.
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Plus you may want to see what your clearance is with the kit without springs before deciding if you want a further drop. Just being cautious.
Oh yeah hit Snook up for the kit; prepainted and cheap.
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I had Neuspeed springs b4 I got my ground control coilovers. Springs change the look of the TL alot, enough to turn a few heads. But now that I have a drop and a bodykit, I turn heads left and right.
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-AEM Short Ram intake
-Magnaflow axle-back exhaust
-Ground Control coilovers
-BLITZ coolant pressure riser
-BOSCH platinum+4 plugs
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-20%/35% Llumar Platinum tint
-Räzo Shifter and Alloy pedals
-2 Rockford 10" XLC subs pushed by Boss Audio CLR60 amp
-Escort Passport 7500
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definately a kit. youll get way more attention..the good kind
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I would recommend springs; they will lower the car and your handling will be improved. If you still think the car sits high, then you can bet the ground effect kit.
But if you put the kit on first, the wheel well space won't change and the proof is in the picture.![](http://www.acura-tl.com/ubb/smile.gif)
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But if you put the kit on first, the wheel well space won't change and the proof is in the picture.
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If i were you i would definitly get the springs next since you already have the cl-s wheels.
I got my Comptechs about a month ago and my kit should be coming soon.
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Tom
2001 Nighthawk Black Pearl TL
Comptech springs,Comptech drop in filter,Inspire tailights,Burlwood shift knob,Razo carbon fiber pedals,Inspire fog light switch (Piaa fogs on order),BEL 870 radar detector
I got my Comptechs about a month ago and my kit should be coming soon.
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Tom
2001 Nighthawk Black Pearl TL
Comptech springs,Comptech drop in filter,Inspire tailights,Burlwood shift knob,Razo carbon fiber pedals,Inspire fog light switch (Piaa fogs on order),BEL 870 radar detector
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I'm going to go OEM all around and I'm thinking about doing both...There goes the kids college fund...
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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.
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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.
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I agree, the roads in NC are not as good as I would like, the underside of the bumper already has been scraped 3 times.
If anything, I would get Koni adjustable shocks and eibach springs (lifetime warranty), coilovers are too much and are meant for the track.
They detract from the ride of the TL.
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If anything, I would get Koni adjustable shocks and eibach springs (lifetime warranty), coilovers are too much and are meant for the track.
They detract from the ride of the TL.
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Get the kit first. It changes the looks more dramatically, plus then you can see how much clearance you will have if you debate over springs or coilovers.
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Both =)
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Originally posted by slickTL17:
I say kit. get WW front and oem side and rear
I say kit. get WW front and oem side and rear
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I got my WW kit first... I wanted to see if i needed a drop. Well... I did. I got the comptech springs and to this day I love the way my car looks and rides(besides the fact that I already ripped off my front lip on the freeway and had to buy a whole new one and get it painted=[...)
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I agree with Mr Hyde... the springs will be available "forever" while the body kit in your color may not be.
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