As most of you know I had the A-spec kit installed on my TL last week and found out some interesting info on the actual hardware.

First off from what the boxes the A-spec kit came in, all parts are made in Japan, so that's kinda nice.

Second, the stock steering wheel is made in "Mexico" Can you believe it, not even Canada, that was a shocker to me.

Third, stock 17" wheels are made by Enkei, but I think that was already posted some time back.

Fourth, the stock wheels weren't as light as I'd thought they'd be. I remember the stock 17" on my 2000 Mustang GT being lighter, but oh well.

Fifth, and most inportant I have pics of everything!!

peace out :toothless

 

POST 'EM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Second, the stock steering wheel is made in "Mexico" Can you believe it, not even Canada, that was a shocker to me.

ohhh thats toooo funny.....

 

Thanks!

Mike Smeezy

 

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check'em out

I'm still working on the full expose, hehe

 

I didn't realize the stock side moldings were removed to install the new ones. that supports my "not much weight is added" arguement. Any idea how much the front and rear underbody spoilers weighed?

 

don't know exactly, but not much, just added pics of the stock struts...

 

Can you try to put your stock wheel on a scale and tell me how much it weighs? thanks

 

yeah sure, not tonight though, i'm just wearing my thong, uh, i mean pajamas

 

......so with the stock steering wheel being made in mexico, and the TL being built in the states, I wonder what other parts are from a non japanese or US origin.
And I guess my point to saying that is, can the quality of an acura built in the US, out sourcing to Mexico, be as good as an acura built in japan with japan only parts...........unless they would have used the same made in mexico steering wheel in japan?

Does anyone have any insight on this?