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Old 01-20-2005, 08:47 PM
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A-Spec body trim. Any A-spec owners take off the trim?

I like most every option with the A-Spec package but the body trim. Lip spoiler is fine but the body trim seems just too much. I know many of you will differ with me.

I have installed the A-spec steering wheel, suspension, rims, and lip spoiler.
Anyone else like me out there?
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There are several people who have done the same actually... I have the body kit on mine, but I want to take it off....
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I agree with you 100%. I have the same except for the steering wheel. IMO the body kit is too ricey.
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I don't think the body kit is rice - infact most people don't even notice the difference, but it is poorly designed and crappy... so if I keep having the same problems with it that I am now, I will make the dealer pull it off... assuming there isnt any other damage...
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Here are before and after shots... I think you're crazy if you think the bodykit is too ricey... all I get is compliments .. it really sets the Tl apart from the bazillions of other TL's out there now (the TL is fast becoming the new Altima 2.5s of the road... tons out there).

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y'all crazy if you actually bought the kit, installed it, and now you don't like it???
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Oh, here's another awesome looking A-spec TL from a cool guy on Cardomain.com

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Um, and THIS is ricey....
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more rice for you guys....
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Originally Posted by PeterUbers
Here are before and after shots... I think you're crazy if you think the bodykit is too ricey... all I get is compliments .. it really sets the Tl apart from the bazillions of other TL's out there now (the TL is fast becoming the new Altima 2.5s of the road... tons out there).
Couldn't have said it better myself.....
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[QUOTE=PeterUbers]Here are before and after shots... I think you're crazy if you think the bodykit is too ricey... all I get is compliments .. it really sets the Tl apart from the bazillions of other TL's out there now (the TL is fast becoming the new Altima 2.5s of the road... tons out there).


I agree 100% EVERYONE has a TL now and they all look the same. The A-SPEC body kit looks more sporty not "ricey".
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I don't think this is ricey at all. My TL definitely stands out in the crowd here of TLs here in NJ. Even though I have the stock 17" rims and factory suspension (for now) it still looks good IMHO.......

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Originally Posted by 2K2SilverTL-S
I don't think this is ricey at all. My TL definitely stands out in the crowd here of TLs here in NJ. Even though I have the stock 17" rims and factory suspension (for now) it still looks good IMHO.......

I totally agree. Car looks 10x better with the underbody kit.

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Originally Posted by da_illist_onE
I totally agree. Car looks 10x better with the underbody kit.

You know what looks good with that rice... cheese! But that is my opinion, we'll just have to agree to disagree.
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If you guys dont like the kit, I will buy it. Shot me a PM and we can work something out.
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Ive installed two of the kits on my 04 and 05 TLs. You can remove all but the rear spoiler. The rear will leave holes in your rear bumper that are obvious. The front and side can be removed without any visible holes.
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Originally Posted by gman44116
I like most every option with the A-Spec package but the body trim. Lip spoiler is fine but the body trim seems just too much. I know many of you will differ with me.

I have installed the A-spec steering wheel, suspension, rims, and lip spoiler.
Anyone else like me out there?

Any photos?
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Unfortunately I didnt take any while installing. I could post a scan of the instructions that show where the holes are...
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Peter you over by Clybourn or North Avenue?

I'm torn on the body kit, I don't have it and I'm not sure I like it.
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Does anyone have a photo of a TL (no kit) with A-Spec rims?
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Here is mine with the kit:

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Originally Posted by 2K2SilverTL-S
Here is mine with the kit:

I've seen the kit. I'm intrested in NO kit with A-Spec Rims.
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Peter you over by Clybourn or North Avenue?

I'm torn on the body kit, I don't have it and I'm not sure I like it.

I'm on Ashland and Harrison, swing on by and take a look at it
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if THIS is rice, then I'll take two helpings w/ some soy sauce.
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btw, the above black stallion is Aegir's A-spec TL ... I think it's the sexiest TL on this board.
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Originally Posted by da_illist_onE
I totally agree. Car looks 10x better with the underbody kit.

Just wish they made the stock 5-spoke rims in 18" ...
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Can someone tell me exactly where they drilled holes in the rear bumper for installation. I never had to drill any holes, and my rear spoiler has been holding on flawlessly .. i just used all the bolts and screwed it into the wheel well (had to take both rims off to do this).

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Originally Posted by PeterUbers
if THIS is rice, then I'll take two helpings w/ some soy sauce.
hahaha best quote today. imo the tl looks very bland without the underbody spoilers. thats why i love my aspec kit.
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The body kit makes this car. And I don't like riced out cars.
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Originally Posted by PeterUbers
Can someone tell me exactly where they drilled holes in the rear bumper for installation. I never had to drill any holes, and my rear spoiler has been holding on flawlessly .. i just used all the bolts and screwed it into the wheel well (had to take both rims off to do this).

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I will scan the instruction page that shows where the holes are drilled and try to post by tomorrow. The holes are drilled in premarked (by a cross) locations in the inside of the rear bumper. The holes are drilled between the exhaust pipes and the midline of the bumper.

Just so we are talking about the same piece I am referring to the lower section of the A-Spec bodykit that frames the lower part of the rear bumper and exhaust, not the rear deck spoiler that sits on top of the trunk lid. Hopefully this helps?
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Much better looking car with the bodykit!
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if THIS is rice, then I'll take two helpings w/ some soy sauce.
wow. that is absolutely STUNNING. I can really see why my dad's next car will be a 2006 Acura TL A-Spec, Black/Camel. VERY HOT car.
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more rice for you guys....
EWWWWWW! Waist of money!
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Originally Posted by PeterUbers


if THIS is rice, then I'll take two helpings w/ some soy sauce.


LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pass the rice!!!!!!!! Your car looks amazing!!!!
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A-spec kit all the way!!!!! Who says it looks like crap!!!


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The OEM kit is a definate must on the TL. And i have to agree with the 2.5 Altima statement. TL's are becoming way too common and the easiest way to set them apart is with a subtle kit. Although I think the 3rd Gen front bumper is hidious with or without the kit, the rest of the car definatly needs it, especially when including the A-Spec rims... mmmm... i like.
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