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Old 12-29-2008, 03:33 PM
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I'm taking my car in to get the aspec kit installed, door visors, and tail light housings. Now I went to the acura parts site and I added everything up for just labor and that included a spec kit, door visors, and deck spoiler and that came to 415. Called the dealer and he said just for visors and aspec kit I'm looking at 541. So basically with the tail light install probably around 600 bucks. What The Hell!
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Originally Posted by acurastyle
i'm taking my car in to get the aspec kit installed, door visors, and tail light housings. Now i went to the acura parts site and i added everything up for just labor and that included a spec kit, door visors, and deck spoiler and that came to 415. Called the dealer and he said just for visors and aspec kit i'm looking at 541. So basically with the tail light install probably around 600 bucks. What the hell!
IMO.. DIY.. and stay away from the stealership
Old 12-29-2008, 04:32 PM
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wait till you move to NC and have some of the local AZ'ers there help you w/ the install.
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Come on down....My garage has seen that install done many times. Plenty of guys here to help you out. Did you hear, we work for beer.
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Originally Posted by mmade22
Come on down....My garage has seen that install done many times. Plenty of guys here to help you out. Did you hear, we work for beer.
I wish I was there now, I'm not moving till June
Do you guys do the headlights too?

I'm def waiting on the coils, and some of the other stuff.

I guess i'll just get reemed for the apsec kit and I will hold off on everything else...
Old 12-29-2008, 04:55 PM
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You need to get your hands dirty and do the A-spec yourself. All the DIY's on here, it makes it that much easier. There are a few guys here who have done the headlights. I am taking mine apart again this summer to add a little flavor to the mix along with a little grill mod. Gotta be different.
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Originally Posted by mmade22
You need to get your hands dirty and do the A-spec yourself. All the DIY's on here, it makes it that much easier. There are a few guys here who have done the headlights. I am taking mine apart again this summer to add a little flavor to the mix along with a little grill mod. Gotta be different.


Not much needed in the way of tools either. A couple of screws/bolts, drill a couple of holes, some clips and 2-sided tape and voila, instant A-Spec.

English Bitter or Irish Stout for me.

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Originally Posted by AcuraStyle
I wish I was there now, I'm not moving till June
Do you guys do the headlights too?

I'm def waiting on the coils, and some of the other stuff.

I guess i'll just get reemed for the apsec kit and I will hold off on everything else...
Seriously.. why?? It's so simple... I bet an Aziner who lives by you will do it for 1/2 - 1/4 of the price.. Post a new thread saying need help in <insert your city here> to install A-spec kit.. Like most of us.. we work for beer.. I on the other hand will work for Goose.. lol..
Old 12-29-2008, 06:00 PM
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AcuraStyle, go see Bearcat and mmade when you get to Charlotte. You can't get any better than those guys.
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I was planning on doing mine soon, anyone in chicago?
Old 12-30-2008, 08:10 AM
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OP - I have done the taillights and the window visors myself. If a girl can do it you can do it, go for it! Both were very easy but as far as the aspec goes, I have it but I did not install it. Search around there are a lot of DIY's here on visors and taillights
Old 12-30-2008, 08:19 AM
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Will work for

(actually coffee, all day long)
Old 12-30-2008, 09:38 AM
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Those in Chicago should check out A&L auto body in Palatine.
Best body shop in IL. Anthony did my install for 140.00. Awesome job.
They do the best body work too. Check out some of the bimmer and audi board for their reputation.
Old 12-30-2008, 09:51 AM
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me n my budy at honda just installed mine fo free at a honda dealership u gotta love knowing a tech there
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And plus, the satisfaction of doing it yourself is priceless. Also you know the job is done right! I'd go with any forum member first over dealerships!
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