i have a 2005 base TL and was wondering if a 07 type S bumper would fit and align correctly. you guys definitely know more than me... ive done some research and found all the parts, just wanted to shoot the question out there and get your opinions... thanks in advance

 

yes.
it has the same dimensions
the same mounting points
the same everything.


after all
it is the same car.

 

but most people just get a type-s rear aspec lip and put that on there base bumper to save monies.

 

what i thought.

 

probably wont do the rear bumper till i figure out an exhaust... but i like the 07 a spec over the 05 a spec front lip

 

Well now you're talking about the front A-Spec lip and that's a different beast altogether because of the lower fogs.

Click on this Post for a crash course on A-Spec differences

 

I thought the grill dimensions were a little different on the Type-S?

 

awesome thread... thanks man. so looks like ill need to pick up a 07 tl-s front bumper and then the a spec lip... when i get around to the rear just the a spec lip and mod my base bumper. please correct me if im wrong. much appreciated

or if i can find the whole kit, just keep the rear lip on standby and do the front and the sides and when i get my exhaust mod the bumper and throw the lip on

ps. where can i find the trunk lip

thanks again

 

yes.
but thats not what was asked.

the OP wanted to know if the "bumper" would fit.
all 04-08 bumpers are interchangeable.

how ever, the grilles are a bit bigger on the TL-S.
meaning, you cant swap your old grilles over.
you would have to buy new ones.

 

I think you're right on this one. But be mindful that the front bumper (by itself) doesn't come with all the grills, vents, fog lights etc... and your car isn't wired for lower fogs. So it's not a direct replacement on the front bumper. There's a lot more work to be done/added.

yup, this sounds right. you can buy the various a-spec kit pieces from any of the legitimate acura dealers on ebay. Or support some of the AZ members like Tim at oemacuraparts.com (he's posted some discount coupon codes that let you save on shipping, esp. nice for expensive heavy parts).

can't help you here. maybe try searching on here or ebay.

 

Don't do it, it won't fit. if you do it then looking into buying lower fog (FYI this two little sucker cost $250 each), lower grill, Type S grille and extra wiring for the lower fog.

 

ill definitely be checking out that site when the time comes...

thanks again... maybe i slow piece by piece buy up then throw on might have to be done. still waiting on my settlement from the accident i was in which led me to buying my TL

 

it looks to good after all is done not to... thanks for the heads up though, appreciated much. i need this car to look good for a little side job me and a buddy are starting up. keep a look out.

 

by GOOD i mean AGGRESSIVE... and i think the 07 tl-s with the a spec kit has a really aggressive look to it IMO