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Old 06-14-2005 | 04:41 PM
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Blue 2005 TL with A-spec kit

Here are some pix. I haven't put in the suspension yet. Waiting for the parts to come in. I'll post some pix after the suspension upgrade.









Old 06-14-2005 | 05:30 PM
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looking sweet!
Old 06-14-2005 | 06:53 PM
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Lovin It!!!!
Old 06-14-2005 | 06:55 PM
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What did you end up paying for the kit...
Old 06-14-2005 | 07:19 PM
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in the second pic it looks like the headlight is cleared but it isnt .. but it looks sooo good when it is.... i think its a sign ..lol
Old 06-14-2005 | 07:34 PM
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^ditto

you gotta love ABP!
Old 06-14-2005 | 09:00 PM
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I like it.

Kinda reminds me of the Sonic Blue on my '03 Cobra.
Old 06-14-2005 | 10:00 PM
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you gotta love ABP!
Amen!
Old 06-14-2005 | 11:37 PM
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Thanks a lot guys.

Levyfresh: I'm not sure about the cost. I bought the car new from the dealer and the kit was included in the total price of the car. I can't wait for them to get my suspension parts in.

ASP: Walla! Peace, dude.

BTW, what exactly will the A-spec suspension do to the car? Will it lower it much or what?
Old 06-14-2005 | 11:57 PM
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acura (and most car mags) claim 1" drop. but most all members have witnessed a subtle .5" drop, but reportedly a very noticeable benefit in the handling department. of course, better handling = a bit bumpier ride.

your car looks just fine without the drop though... maybe it's the camera angle.
Old 06-15-2005 | 12:38 AM
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A-Spec will make it look better, .5 inch drop you will appreciate it after you see it. However if you want a cheap alternative while not sacrificing that much handling, tien s-tech springs, will cost you around $120 and will drop you 1.5 inch and perform amazing with the comptech RSB. Hope that helps!
Old 06-15-2005 | 01:40 AM
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ASP: Walla! Peace, dude.
Right back at ya!
Old 06-15-2005 | 07:43 AM
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i love it. and you got the right tires on it
Old 06-15-2005 | 08:13 AM
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i cant wait till i upgrade to the Aspec, unfortunately it wont be for about 2 years
Old 06-15-2005 | 09:25 AM
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Thanks guys. I'll let you know the difference I find. I'll post some after pix.
Old 06-24-2005 | 10:37 PM
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Thanks guys. I'll let you know the difference I find. I'll post some after pix.
Well the suspension is in. Drop is only about half an inch but the handling is waaaaay better. Tighter, less body roll on sharp corners. Pics are pending but aside from the new "A-SPEC" emblem on the back, there is little visible difference.

I'll let you be the judges of the drop.
Old 06-24-2005 | 11:06 PM
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Cool. Did the front and rear drop evenly?

Let's some see pics!
Old 06-26-2005 | 01:46 PM
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Very nice!! Did you change the daytime running light bulb to Super Whites??? It looks blue from the picture.
Old 06-27-2005 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ed99
Very nice!! Did you change the daytime running light bulb to Super Whites??? It looks blue from the picture.
Thanks! Yeah I did replace those DRL bulbs with blue super whites. They definitely look better than the plain clear ones which burn slightly yellow. These ones are quite white when on and reflect blue in the housing when off.
Old 07-01-2005 | 11:10 AM
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Here are some after pics since the suspension was done. Not much lower visually but it does handle better on the corners and the suspension feels tighter.

Note the A-SPEC emblem on the back. (sorry about the dust.)





Old 07-01-2005 | 11:18 AM
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straighten out that front wheel so we can see the gap differences.

Looks mean!
Old 07-01-2005 | 11:22 AM
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nice ride!....... your blue looks nicer than when i saw it at the dealer for some reason..... otherwise i would have picked it over the silver...... too many silvers on the road........ btw, can you tell me the model/part # for the DRL that you used?

thanks!
Old 07-02-2005 | 02:48 AM
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Here's a side view with the front wheel straight......




These two pics show the blue 9005 DRL bulb off then on....

Old 07-02-2005 | 03:25 AM
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Do a search for threads started by me, and you will see I installed hoen xenonmatch fog lights, and they match the HID's alot more than those lights. $30 too
Old 07-02-2005 | 09:27 AM
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I have the Canadian model which is wired a bit differently. We don't have fogs; We have daytime running lights (DRL) which don't burn as bright and use a different bulb than the US model. They're also on all the time, UNLESS you turn on the headlights.

Personally. I'd rather have the US fog set up instead.

Thanks for your suggestion though. I'll look at your thread.
Old 07-02-2005 | 09:43 AM
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the aspec kit looks GREAT! nice lookin ride!
Old 07-02-2005 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Lokius
Do a search for threads started by me, and you will see I installed hoen xenonmatch fog lights, and they match the HID's alot more than those lights. $30 too
yeah but is it a hassel to take out the headlighs? i would be interested in doing that. Also smoking the tails and sides
Old 07-02-2005 | 04:29 PM
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Oh i forgot to mention this... How come u dont have big brake kits on the front?
Old 07-03-2005 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Ga_Tech_TL
Oh i forgot to mention this... How come u dont have big brake kits on the front?
What do you mean?

BTW, the DRL bulbs are easy to change.
Old 07-03-2005 | 12:37 PM
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Fucking sick ass car you lucky bastard.
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