Does the 2004-2008 Base TL A-spec Kit do anything?
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Does the 2004-2008 Base TL A-spec Kit do anything?
The answer is yes!
here is the offical news from honda back in 2004, where it was applied to the 2004 Thunder Hill TL:
![](http://tdmexico.com/tdm/images/rsgallery/original/acura_2004-TL_25_Hours_of_Thunderhill-027_2.jpg)
" The new TL is such a great performer that with just minor modifications to make it race-ready, we thought we'd have a pretty good shot," explains team member Chad Gilsinger.
here is the offical news from honda back in 2004, where it was applied to the 2004 Thunder Hill TL:
![](http://tdmexico.com/tdm/images/rsgallery/original/acura_2004-TL_25_Hours_of_Thunderhill-027_2.jpg)
" The new TL is such a great performer that with just minor modifications to make it race-ready, we thought we'd have a pretty good shot," explains team member Chad Gilsinger.
The team had only ninety days to prepare a stock TL to NASA Honda Challenge specifications. While the engine, drivetrain and brake system remained stock, the team augmented the TL's 3.2 liter V6 with a cold air intake, and a custom exhaust header from Prototype Racing. A large diameter exhaust, a lightweight flywheel and a performance clutch were provided by Comptech USA. The suspension was modified with custom H&R coil-overs, a Progress adjustable rear sway bar and adjustable SPC camber ball joints and links. Lightweight Enkei racing wheels and Toyo RA-1 race compound tires were used for increased grip. Based on the results of windtunnel testing, an Acura A-SPEC aero kit was applied to lower the coefficient of drag, and a rear wing was added for increased high speed down force. These modifications plus the removal of luxury
and convenience features reduced the TL's weight to 2797 pounds (without driver), a 675 pound reduction from the stock TL.
and convenience features reduced the TL's weight to 2797 pounds (without driver), a 675 pound reduction from the stock TL.
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The answer is yes!
here is the offical news from honda back in 2004, where it was applied to the 2004 Thunder Hill TL:
![](http://tdmexico.com/tdm/images/rsgallery/original/acura_2004-TL_25_Hours_of_Thunderhill-027_2.jpg)
" The new TL is such a great performer that with just minor modifications to make it race-ready, we thought we'd have a pretty good shot," explains team member Chad Gilsinger.
here is the offical news from honda back in 2004, where it was applied to the 2004 Thunder Hill TL:
![](http://tdmexico.com/tdm/images/rsgallery/original/acura_2004-TL_25_Hours_of_Thunderhill-027_2.jpg)
" The new TL is such a great performer that with just minor modifications to make it race-ready, we thought we'd have a pretty good shot," explains team member Chad Gilsinger.
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I also like how they have the tow ring attached on the hood already, "just in case" right?
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