a spec suspension for $850?
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a spec suspension for $850?
I got a quote for the a spec suspension for my 04 TL. They want $850 just for it and it does not include install. Install would roughly be around $100-300.... estimate....
but I wanted to confirm before i buy it. Is that a reasonable price...$850?
but I wanted to confirm before i buy it. Is that a reasonable price...$850?
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I was quoted at $800 by my local Acura dealership. He said he could come down on the price.
Many dealers won't sell it without the wheels as it's supposed to be the "A-Spec Suspension Package". They can order it alone as a "replacement".
Check ebay as a couple dealers are asking about $1800 wheels AND suspension. If you figure the suspension is $800--then they're selling the wheels for $250 each. And that's for the gunmetal 8.5" wide wheels.
...also check out the groupbuy some members are trying to organize through hondaacuraworld. A-Spec suspensions are supposed to be avallable to them in March.
Many dealers won't sell it without the wheels as it's supposed to be the "A-Spec Suspension Package". They can order it alone as a "replacement".
Check ebay as a couple dealers are asking about $1800 wheels AND suspension. If you figure the suspension is $800--then they're selling the wheels for $250 each. And that's for the gunmetal 8.5" wide wheels.
...also check out the groupbuy some members are trying to organize through hondaacuraworld. A-Spec suspensions are supposed to be avallable to them in March.
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check with mrheeltoe. He's got the A-spec suspension along with a few others. Price is below the 800 from Acura of Las vegas.
www.heeltoeauto.com
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Aspec is nice but the drop is not that much different from stock. For the same money you can get a 1.3-1.5 inch drop and it will really look sharp. Just about everyone on here that has the aspec wishes it was lower.
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3/4" with A-Spec.
More drop = lower center of gravity = more performance (generally).
More drop = lower center of gravity = more performance (generally).
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Originally Posted by mmade22
3/4 inch is the most you are going to get. It's not going to matter if the car is dropped another 1/2 inch in the snow. I think you will be dissapointed with the results.
why do you think so? Im debateing on tein ss or aspec.... lots of you guys are leaning towards tein ss.... but why do you think i'll be disappointed bro?
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yea i got mine from las vegas a year ago for 750 delivered. im not 100% that satisfied with it because i like the way the car sat on the s tech springs....... low lowwww. the handling is great but the car feels wacky when u lets say climb up a driveway one wheel at a time....the flexing of the car feels totally diff from the way the stocks felt. other than that i cant complain.
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Acura Woodbine (based in Canada) had it for $600 roughly....but without tax or labour yet.
www.acurawoodbine.com
see if you can still order or if they have stock left.
Also, you could just wait till the 09 TLs come out and then chances are the 04-08 TL accessory prices will be slashed alot...
I'm waiting for that to happen to get a front lip and rear lip spoiler. =)
www.acurawoodbine.com
see if you can still order or if they have stock left.
Also, you could just wait till the 09 TLs come out and then chances are the 04-08 TL accessory prices will be slashed alot...
I'm waiting for that to happen to get a front lip and rear lip spoiler. =)
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
If all you want is performance, you won't be disappointed with the ASPEC. If you want to lower the car more than 3/4 of an inch, you will be disappointed.
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
If all you want is performance, you won't be disappointed with the ASPEC. If you want to lower the car more than 3/4 of an inch, you will be disappointed.
But then again, I didn't do it for the drop look. So, it really depends on what you're gonig for.
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Im so shocked that there are so many people that are so hung up on the ASPEC suspension for that kind of price. I defenitely would undertsand if it was a lower price but those prices are so close to better quality full coilover systems such as the TEINS.
I have installed the TEIN SS and I'm riding with 19's and I couldnt be much happier! I haven't noticed a difference in ride quality from riding with stock 17's and stock suspension that is how good the TEINS are for me. And it gives me more modability, better quality. and drops the car better. To me its a no brainer.
However I do realize the positives goign with ASPEC since you have the comfort of knowing you're not voiding any warranties and you will be fully covered so I can see that but still, the chances of anythign happening on our cars are very rare.
I have installed the TEIN SS and I'm riding with 19's and I couldnt be much happier! I haven't noticed a difference in ride quality from riding with stock 17's and stock suspension that is how good the TEINS are for me. And it gives me more modability, better quality. and drops the car better. To me its a no brainer.
However I do realize the positives goign with ASPEC since you have the comfort of knowing you're not voiding any warranties and you will be fully covered so I can see that but still, the chances of anythign happening on our cars are very rare.
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Originally Posted by xoulu
why do you think so? Im debateing on tein ss or aspec.... lots of you guys are leaning towards tein ss.... but why do you think i'll be disappointed bro?
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Originally Posted by xoulu
well i really want performance =)
i think the drop is 3/4-1 inch on the a spec.... to me since im in ALASKA! <----- big snow.....
i dont want to drop my car that low =) so i think the a spec is good enough
need the a spec for drifting in the snow haha
i think the drop is 3/4-1 inch on the a spec.... to me since im in ALASKA! <----- big snow.....
i dont want to drop my car that low =) so i think the a spec is good enough
need the a spec for drifting in the snow haha
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