KamoteQ

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I have an 04 TL with Automatic Transmission. I would like to purchase a set of A-Spec Suspension for Manual Transmission.

Is there a difference between the 04 to 06 MT A-spec and 07 to 08 MT A-spec? Will the 07 to 08 MT A-Spec fit on an 04 TL?

If both will fit, which of the two will have a firmer ride? Thanks in advance.

djbonsu

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more than likely the type-s 6mt suspension would be the firmer one do to it being heavier BUT the 04-06 6mt suspension will give more of a drop

KamoteQ

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thanks but I thought that there is also an 07-08 aspec for MT that is not Type S. Is this true?

I just wanted to compare the 04-06 MT aspec and the 07-08 MT aspec and not the type S suspension.

Can anyone else confirm if there's such thing as an 07-08 MT aspec but not type S? If so, will this fit on an 04 model? Is this a firmer ride than the 04-06 MT Aspec?

djbonsu

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^^there is not a 6MT available for 07-08 period!...lol. but nah seriously, the only 6MT available for 07-08 models IS the type-s. 07-08 base models had the auto 5AT standard w/o a 6MT option

KamoteQ

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Thanks bro for clearing that up for me. Will the 07-08 MT Type S suspension fit on an 04 TL? How much drop do you think will I get with this? Or will I ever get a drop at all? Are these A-Spec as well?

djbonsu

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type-s suspension will give you NO drop! type-s a-spec will tho....how much? im not sure. what is ur main goal? drop? or firm feel? if it is drop over firm feel than i would just get the 04-06 6mt a-spec. if firmness is more important, get the 07-08 6mt a-spec suspension.

all a-spec/type-s suspension options are interchangable on our cars. so fitment will NOT be a problem

oemplusmore

The rear springs on the type-s aspec suspension are firmer to go a long with the firmer roll bars on the type-s.

KamoteQ

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Thanks guys. I think I will go with the aspec 04-06 MT.

RJNN TL

I just purchased and installed recently the A spec M/T 08 version too they sent me. It does have a good drop compared to what it used to be. It's firm enough for most. I updated my rear and front sway bars too. Which made it insanely stiff compared to stock. the thing is nothing like it was before... I am pleased. I'd go for the A spec 04-08. I cant see how much better it'd be. But I can't really speculate since I havent felt an Aspec Type S.

Awesome OEM suspension though. My gosh!

I hate cars

Are you positive about this? If it's true, this would be the setup to purchase if you have the ultra stiff H&R FSB to balance out the handling. It took a ton of tuning to get the balance fairly neutral due to the stiffness of the bar and stiffer rear springs would've been the answer.

happyboy

I have an 05 NBP 6 MT and just installed the 07-08 mt A spec suspension as Acura Canada didn't have any 04-06 mt kits in warehouse. I have the 18x8.5 A spec wheels with 265/35-18s. It is a little firmer riding, not bad, haven't attacked a corner in anger yet (just installed 2 days ago). I did measure the wheelwell height before and after:
LF 26.4 (25.8) RF 26.6 (26.0)
LR 26.5 (26.1) RR 26.5 (26.1)
Was hoping for a bit more drop, but it's okay. Will try to get some pics up.