PeterUbers

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i.e. ... is the stock '04 TL suspension analogous to the TL Type S suspension, or more similar to the TL-P suspension?

I feel like this car has much more body roll in turns than my Type S did and considerably more of a floaty feeling over dips on the highway ...

For those w/ the A-spec suspension that have driven the Type S .. is it similar?

TLGator

I don't know the answer to your question, but I had an '01 CL (base type, type P, whatever) and I would say the suspension in that car and the one in my '04 TL are very comparable.

CSB01

I agree with Gator. I still have my 2002 Type S. I took an '04 out the other day. I didnt' notice any real difference in the suspension. In fact I think the '04 has less body roll than the Type S.

boltjames

I think it's a matter of perspective.

Compared to my '00 RL and '03 Odyssey, the '04 TL handles like a Porsche.

PeterUbers

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I guess I need to drive an A-spec TL and see what I'm missing, eh?

mdplaya

The acura TL is NOT a sports suspension. I don't have confidence in the car taking the twisties hard.

rets

No, 04TL's is not "sport" one, but it is a little stiffer than other cars.

PeterUbers

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I didn't really have that much confidence going into turns w/ my Type S either .. but it seemed stiffer in turns

caball88

compared against my 3 series its not a sports suspension. the ride is a lot softer, it's not like a camry or maxima and definitely has a more sportier feel but i would not consider it a sports suspension. usually a sports suspension is stiffer and the rebound rate on the shocks are quicker. when this car hits a bump it will take a couple of bounces before it levels. with a sports suspension the car should bounce back almost immediately. but to me this is a good thing, if you drive in nyc with all these crappy roads, your butt will be soar form driving.

Hal

I take great pride in being much stiffer than my compadres.

Bitium

What is your definition of sport???

It is more like the type S suspension.....actually it should be more stiff than the type S according to acura. I think they increase the damping rate by 10%

Anyways.....as far as the 04 6MT....it does have less body roll than any other TL, since it comes with thicker and bigger sway bars.

All TL/CL models from 99 to 03 you would have to pay about $300 (aftermarket) to get the same swaybars you get with the 04 6MT (only 6MT) to reduce body roll