What's an Underbody Kit?

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Old Apr 18, 2001 | 09:34 AM
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Been reading a few posts about this, but I have no idea what it is. Do I want or need one when I buy my TL-S?

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Old Apr 18, 2001 | 12:04 PM
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Check out the photo link below. There are pictures of my car with the body kit (inc front spoiler).

(That white car sure look good!)

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2002 TL-S NAV Black/Black
w/Spoiler, Body Kit, Bowling Ball Wheel,
Bowling Ball Gauge & Vent Trim Kit
Comptech Springs
Comptech Exhaust
Pictures at:
<A HREF="http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=1626677&f=0

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Old Apr 18, 2001 | 01:08 PM
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Originally posted by oblio98:
(That white car sure look good!)
That's Snook's car (the creator of this fine website)



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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
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Old Apr 18, 2001 | 03:29 PM
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If you get the underbody kit, you definitely want the front spoiler. It's the coolest looking piece, IMO.
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Old Apr 18, 2001 | 11:02 PM
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An underbody kit, also known as "ground effects" are body pieces that attach to the bottom of the car on all four sides (usually) to give it a more sporty, lowered look.

There are a few pictures of TL's & TL-S' with underbody kits in the gallery section. Compare that to the pictures in the brochure and you'll see the difference an underbody kit makes.

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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
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Old Apr 18, 2001 | 11:06 PM
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Without Underbody kit:



With Underbody kit:





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Old Apr 18, 2001 | 11:44 PM
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Do both of those have the front underside spoiler? Or neither? Cuz they look the same to me... just wondering if the front spoiler is worth it..
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Old Apr 18, 2001 | 11:50 PM
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the top pic...no
bottom pic yes, but without front spoiler.
for a better look, check out the gallery.

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