Comparing TL Type S to A-Spec
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Comparing TL Type S to A-Spec
I recently rode as a passenger in an 07 Type S and sensed that my 06 A-spec (6 spd) handled better. Anyone have any experience on this? Anyone know if the 07 A-spec suspension kit is different than the 06? Not that I am in the marker for an 07 but I almost wonder if, rather than buying a Type S, it wouldn't make more sense to buy a regular 07 along with the A-spec suspension, wheels, spoiler and badge and pocket the thousands you would save. (you could also make a few more $$ by selling the stock 17" wheels and tires. What do you think?
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In my opinion it would be tough to really gauge the handling differences from the passenger seat. You would likely need to drive both back-to-back on the same stretch of road/track in the same conditions.
Interesting observation though.
Interesting observation though.
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yeah but honestly 20+ hp and 30ish more lbs of torque...is it really worth thousands more? i think my 05 (modded) could keep up with the Type S...yeah?
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Originally Posted by Hooligan317
In my opinion it would be tough to really gauge the handling differences from the passenger seat. You would likely need to drive both back-to-back on the same stretch of road/track in the same conditions.
Interesting observation though.
Interesting observation though.
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Originally Posted by erick3
yeah but honestly 20+ hp and 30ish more lbs of torque...is it really worth thousands more? i think my 05 (modded) could keep up with the Type S...yeah?
Engine prowess aside, I don't honestly know how the A-spec suspension and the TL-S suspension packages differ. If anyone does know I for one would like to hear about it.
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Ok guys, I currently have an 06 w/ the Aspec suspension and love it, def. would never ride stock. I also test drove the type-S and that suspension is even firmer than the Aspec. I really like the type-S supsension, but I could def. live with my Aspec suspension........just my
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"I almost wonder if, rather than buying a Type S, it wouldn't make more sense to buy a regular 07 along with the A-spec suspension, wheels, spoiler and badge and pocket the thousands you would save. (you could also make a few more $$ by selling the stock 17" wheels and tires. What do you think?"
I think the TL-S is a relative bargin. The MSRP on the TL-S is only $2,000 more than the TL with Nav. For that you get almost 30 more HP and a better but probably not A-Spec suspension. I think you would be hard pressed to get that much horsepower for $2,000
I think the TL-S is a relative bargin. The MSRP on the TL-S is only $2,000 more than the TL with Nav. For that you get almost 30 more HP and a better but probably not A-Spec suspension. I think you would be hard pressed to get that much horsepower for $2,000
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I have test driven 3 gen TLs since 2004, both manual and auto versions. I bought my 07 TLS with the 5 spd automatic - knowing that in Seattle on wet days the 6 speed would not be my wife's idea of a good thing. Now, we are both happy. The extra torque of the 3.5 engine and the suspension changes are what sold me. The seat heaters sold my wife.
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the a spec package on the 06 tl only recieves cosmetic differnces and suspension differences ... i think ... but the type s recieves cool things like nav traffic on the gps, active noise cancelation system, updated transmission which is i believe the same as the rl, but with different shift points, a 3.5 liter engine which is also shared with the rl, quad exhaust pipes ... even if the suspension is not as good as it is in 2006 a spec tl ... in my opinion the type s is much better then the 06 a spec tl ...
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imho TL-S > A-Spec
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I just read a memo from American Honda. The 07 TL-S A-Spec package should be available in May. I am eager to see what is included.
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