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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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Type-S A-spec side spoiler question

Is it worth purchasing? does anyone have a picture difference of the stock and this one?
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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you mean the side skirts?

the aspec side skirts are different than base or type-s OEM skirts.

they complete the kit IMO. get the full kit or get nothing.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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^ Agree

The A-Spec kit was design for aerodynamics purposes; plus its fucking hot!
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by SharksBreath
you mean the side skirts?

the aspec side skirts are different than base or type-s OEM skirts.

they complete the kit IMO. get the full kit or get nothing.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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what they said^
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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might as well if u have the front and back, just looks incomplete. Only TL enthusiast will notice it, normal people wouldn't so its up to you.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 12:03 PM
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If you don't have it on your car, its very hard to see how different it is from the stock sides. Once they are on, you'll notice, and you'll be glad you got it!
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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The difference is noticeable as long as you know to look for it since it is subtle... If you never noticed the difference before, it wouldn't make a difference which you had. But if you know the difference, it'll stand out alot. From a distance, you can definitely tell the difference from the flare.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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I disagree.

I think it does make a difference, but not very noticeable at all. It's only basically noticeable to aziners like us... If you don't have the money, just get frot and rear. If little things bother you and you have money, get the sides too. The difference is about $250 that I personal would put towards something else like jpipe or fogs for a while if I didn't have the $.

That being said, it does complete the look. To each his own, na'mean?
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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Oh, and the aspec adds another nook to clean as the aspec will trap more run-off dirt where the door meets the sideskirt than non-aspec ones... if that makes any difference to you.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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i guess i'm asking because i had an 04-06, and i didn't notice that much of a difference on that kit.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by quanaman
I disagree.

I think it does make a difference, but not very noticeable at all. It's only basically noticeable to aziners like us... If you don't have the money, just get frot and rear. If little things bother you and you have money, get the sides too. The difference is about $250 that I personal would put towards something else like jpipe or fogs for a while if I didn't have the $.

That being said, it does complete the look. To each his own, na'mean?


I agree with Quanaman. If you have the money, then by all means, but if not then I wouldn't stress too much about it. 99% of the population who sees your car wouldn't know the difference imo. Shoot, it took me a while to even notice a difference. But like Quanaman said, the sideskirts do complete the flow of the lip kit.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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yes, they are worth it. i was in the same boat as you a while back. now looking, back, i'm glad i bought the whole as it really ties it all together.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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skirts definately look better. Btw, does anyone have the link to the master DIY? My computer crashed and search isnt helping.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 05:40 PM
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I don't see the cookie.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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never mind, I found it.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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yeah..if you are strapped for cash only we will know that you didn't complete the kit. All other non-TL owners won't give two #2s about it.
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