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Old Apr 29, 2001 | 04:07 AM
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i'm deciding on either the comptech or neuspeed sway bars... which is the better sway bar for our cars? do you guys think there would be a difference if I installed the sway bars but didnt lower the car? if I did lower the car, will that kill the ride? i REALLY dont wanna lose it
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Old Apr 29, 2001 | 08:51 AM
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A lot of us got Comptech simply because they have created the springs strictly for out TL. A few guys there are members here and they are very receptive to our limited market. Some dealers in my area will actually install and warranty Comptech, but not others.

The Neuspeed stuff just fits, but isn't "tuned" for us.

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Old Apr 29, 2001 | 08:58 AM
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I believe currently, Comptech and Eibach carry the thickest swaybars available for our chassis.

Neuspeed has said they are working on a competition sway bar much thicker than their normal sway bar, and thicker also than comptech's and Eibachs (a full inch think).

It should be a riot.
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Old Apr 29, 2001 | 09:33 AM
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i would go with the comptech stuff because you know they are quality and a bunch of us have those parts installed
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Old Apr 29, 2001 | 01:27 PM
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what about for 1st gen TL? i got a 96 2.5 Comptech and Eibach dont make struts and sways for my car. Do i have to get it custom made? or does anyone know where I can get them?

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Old Apr 29, 2001 | 02:35 PM
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ok... comptech it is. i actually went to my dealer and the guy at the desk said they carried comptech and would warranty it. but for those of u who dropped the car with the springs, did you lose the ride or is it still ok?

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Old Apr 29, 2001 | 02:57 PM
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Read this: http://www.acura-tl.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/007378.html
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Old Apr 29, 2001 | 03:42 PM
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Originally posted by Crav4Speed:
ok... comptech it is. i actually went to my dealer and the guy at the desk said they carried comptech and would warranty it. but for those of u who dropped the car with the springs, did you lose the ride or is it still ok?

You will lose a little bit of cushion over rough road, but it is barely noticeable.

Tell your dealer thanks, and then get your ass over to Park Ave Acura in Maywood, NJ. They will treat you right.

It's about 25 minutes from Whitestone.
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Old Apr 29, 2001 | 04:52 PM
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Like Adam said the ride is still fine.

You notice bumps a LITTLE bit more, but the better handling and lowered look more than make it worth it.

Oh, I also agree, go to Park Ave Acura.

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Old Apr 29, 2001 | 09:31 PM
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i have to agree with the previous 2 posts, they are an excellent dealership and are the best in the tri state area
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Old Apr 29, 2001 | 11:22 PM
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I agree with the other guys head on over to Park Ave. They did my springs and sways and I have no complaints I love how it handles with them now, the difference is like night and day

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Old Apr 30, 2001 | 12:17 AM
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thanx for the help guys. once i pay off my credit card... CHI CHING! done deal
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