I just picked up a 05 TL apsec. I was wondering does the A-spec package come like that out the factory or is it added on by dealerships?

 

It's an option. The dealer can install it for you, or you can install it outside of the dealer (yourself or independent shop).

The whole ASpec package includes the steering wheel, suspension, wheels, and body kit. And, of course, a little badge on the back that says "ASPec."

 

Thanks.

Is there a way to tell the difference between the a-spec suspension and the stock suspension just by looking at it?

The reason I ask is because I just noticed the wheel gap of my back left tire is much higher than the other three. I am thinking there was some damage and the suspension was replaced.

 

You'd have to look at the part # on the body of the strut. You can always call up the dealership and find out what that # is, then reference the part on your car. Are the tires the same (size, make, model) on all four wheels? Was the ground completely flat?

 

There's more to the whole kit:

A-spec Wheels
A-spec Body Kit
A-spec Trunk Spoiler
A-spec Suspension
A-spec Badging
A-spec Brakes (scotched brake pads for better performance)
A-Spec Steering Wheel (softer leather with silver hand portions and blue stitching

The kit is installed at the dealer, but when the suspension is installed, a notification of A-spec package is sent to honda...

 

Ooops. I didn't know about the brakes and spoiler.