TWiSDiT

iTrader: (4)

Hey guys, so i got into a little accident yesterday and got my front end swiped off. No one was injured in the accident thank god. Now i need a new front end and want to change things up a little. Im debating on getting either the type-s aspec lip or the 07-08 base aspec lip.. so please help!




For those who dont know the difference between the 2, here are examples to help:

07-08 Type-S lip:

(photo credit : carrielyn) sorry if i spelled your username wrong

07-08 Base lip:

(photo credit: vipTL)








and heres are 2 pics from the incident yesterday:

Mine:


VS

Hers:

218TL

What's the debate? Replace what you had (base aspec) or get the type s..You say you want to change it up, so from that standpoint..I say type s.

lilsid112

iTrader: (7)

I would get the 07 08 base, it looks much cleaner. One thing to keep in mind, you will need to purchase new fogs for either set up you decide to go with.

Waveform

Two Acuras...

That's just bad luck.

Timb227

iTrader: (3)

Type-S

TWiSDiT

iTrader: (4)

sorry for any confusion, i'm getting a type-s front bumper, but debating on which A-Spec lip to get. From my understanding, there is 2 lips for the 07-08 models. The more aggressive looking one ( the 1st picture posted ) or the more less-aggressive looking one ( 2nd pic )

also id like to thx those who posted and voted

218TL

I see, I thought you were proposing the idea of either a base set up (base bumper base aspec lip) or a type-s set up (type s bumper type s lip)

powerflow

You're better off getting the bumper and lip for the same model trim. You would have to get the 07-08 base lip trimmed to mate to the TL-S bumper, smoothed out, re-painted. The 07-08 base lip doesn't fit without modification on the TL-S bumper, it bolts right on to the 07-08 base bumper though.

Looks like you have AM. You'll have to paint the 07-08 lip either way, doesn't come in AM from the factory for TL-S or Base.

blkaspec

i would just get the 04-06 bumper and lip, or option C "other"

TheChamp531

iTrader: (3)

Ron Jon front bumper ftw.

wahshi

iTrader: (4)

+1 .. if this isn't an option then the base aspec kit.

dano4o8

+2 on the RonJon!! If only I had that option available to me...

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

Ouch dude I'm sorry to see

I would go with the 07-08 Base lip over the Type-S, but I like the 04-06 lip more than both of them.

guitarplayer16

iTrader: (8)

I love the Type-S lip, looks aggressive as fuck.

h4qq

iTrader: (1)

lol @ the poll being 50/50 - the type S lip for sure, much more aggressive

07 TL

I like the base lip because it looks more flush. The type-s, i don't like the center it doesn't look flush with the bumper.

thesquadz909

type s aspec

erdoc48

1 vote for 07-08 base front lip.

TWiSDiT

iTrader: (4)

close call.. totally forgot the base aspec will not fit the type-s bumper because the fog lights are shaped differently. looks like my final verdict is a 07-08 BASE front bumper paired with 07-08 Base lip.

Car is in the shop atm and will update this thread once there is some progress!

Ch33sE1

07-08 Type S lip ftw lol still 50/50

AMUA6

iTrader: (7)

Follow your heart.. or get the Type S

Roger555

iTrader: (3)

Type S lip is fugly

Turbocoop

iTrader: (3)

yeah, I dont like the type-s lip, go with the base

vipTL

iTrader: (2)

07-08 Base Aspec, since i had both my opinion should count x2 LOL

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Absolutely RonJon! If you can't afford it, go with the Base Aspec. The Type S gives your nose the "bubble-eye fish" look-too bulky, plus you lose the clean lines of your TL.

Carmodifier

If you are looking for a more aggressive look, I would go with RonJon's full front bumper replacement

acura_dipset_tl

iTrader: (40)

man dont forget if you get any 07-08 bumper base or type-s you will need a new center grill as they are bigger on the 07-08 models, and like you said the base bumper and type s bumper both have different fog grills aswell.

IMO just order what you had 04-06 bumper with the 04-06 a spec lip

TWiSDiT

iTrader: (4)

will the type-s grill fit with the base bumper??

acura_dipset_tl

iTrader: (40)

Yes, the type s grill will fit with the 07-08 base bumper. The lower fog grills will not though.

Type One

or you could go custom and get a different bumper other than the type s or base ones.

NyAcUrATL08

type s lip. more aggressive looking IMO