danno

Ordered the Comptech springs through my local dealer. They will get them in a few days.

neuronbob

Hooray, a guinea pig! Just kidding.

Seriously, let me know whether the ride improves, as I'm still on the fence about buying springs at all. If the springs improve the handling (knowing Comptech, they will), they will be mine.

gordon_gekko

Oooooh! Nice! I'm searching for some springs myself. How much of a drop do they give?

jshih57

Is this same as the springs in A-Spec?

danno

They are as far as I know. They`re a 1" drop all around. The dealer will probably have them next Tues. or Wed. and be installed in that week

VTEC=happiness

Can we get a price point for these...both with and w/o installation. Also, do you anticipate needing a camber kit or do you think you will be okay since it is not a huge drop?

danno

The dealer quoted me a price of 199.00. plus shipping, tax. The install price will be about 250.00. As far as camber kits, Comptech said at this point, they don`t see a need for them, but if they are required, they would be very easy to install at a later date

car-man

never heard of comptech. Are they thought to be as good as Eibach? What's the reputation like?

jimthegreek

Comptech makes a great spring.... its more of a subtle drop while maintaining factory ride...

teh Eibach gives you the more aggresive drop and more stiff ride.

VTEC=happiness

Comptech is to Honda/Acura what AMG is to MBZ....well, kind of. What I mean is that Comptech has a close relationship with Honda and makes parts specially for its cars. Very good stuff.

rkilian

I don't know about Comptech. I installed the Eibach pro-kit on my TL. Lowered 1" all around. This was enough to send the rear camber out of spec. -1.8 degrees (max is -1.0). The front suspension accomodated the drop without being out of spec. Too much rear camber is good for a track situation but no for everyday driving.
The bad things about too much negative rear camber I have researched are:
1.- Increases understeer (TL is already prone to it FWD, 60/40)
2.-Increased tire wear (interior face)

I finally added the specialty products rear camber kit. Unlike the Ingalls, this product doesn't change the track dimensions. Got everything within spec once the kit was installed.

I asked the Acura service center if they compensated for camber with the a-spec kit. They didn't have an answer for me.

car-man

rkilian, do you have any pics of your car after the springs?

SlntSam

Please post results after you put them in. I'd be interested in getting these in the summer.

danno

Comtech are THE supplyers for Acura. As far as they see, the camber will be within spec. The Dealer will also warranty the work. The ride is said to be slightly stiffer than stock

machete

Comptech springs for the TSX and TL are the same springs. Some online parts stores list the prices differently with the TL costing a bit more. Comptech confirmed they are the same. Search and be advised.

danno

Comptech are coming out with a different spring in the future for the TSX

neuronbob

What others have said above.

I will say that I am a satisfied previous Comptech springs customer. The springs I had on my prior TL didn't require a camber kit, and I don't anticipate that this one would, either.