Question...TL A-Spec Suspension Kit worth it?
08-02-2012, 05:35 PM
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Question...TL A-Spec Suspension Kit worth it?
Anybody running a 2004-2008 TL on that A-Spec Suspension Kit? Thinking about upgrading but want some feedback first.....wanted to do the the Type-S suspension but its somewhat a stiff ride. plus I heard i might need to change brake lines etc+ $$$$$$
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buchwheat (12-23-2013)
08-02-2012, 06:44 PM
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Welcome to the forums.
I deleted your other two threads, since this is the best place to get the correct information and support.
I deleted your other two threads, since this is the best place to get the correct information and support.
08-02-2012, 08:56 PM
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i personally dont have aspec suspension on my car... but i've read that if u have a AT its good to still rock the MT aspec suspension as u will have more of an even drop on ur car ... albeit a small one
08-02-2012, 09:43 PM
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Yea...i wanted to do the type s suspension but its just too stiff plus the brembo setup is too pricey:/ so im really considering the a-spec....does that Tein setup come all together or do i have to buy everything individually?
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08-03-2012, 09:59 AM
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I installed the aspec suspension about a month ago. Compared to the base suspension I think it's a considerable upgrade. You can get it from around $600 on ebay or from some of the vendors here so compared to some of the aftermarket setups, it's quite reasonably priced. I immediately noticed a stiffer ride and better cornering. It was night and day. Part of that was likely from the fact that my current coilovers had 80K miles on them. Bar none one of the best upgrades I've done on the car. Highly recommended.
It will drop the car a little bit, around a half inch or so. Not huge, but I didn't want to be slammed anyway so it was perfect for me. I'd dropped so much weight that it actually only returned me back to stock height
edit - Keep in mind that install on these isn't a walk in the park or for a novice DIYer. I'm pretty handy but it was my first time messing with suspension and it took me about 3 hours. I'd consider it an "intermediate" job. There's a service bulletin for the job from Acura which helps out too.
It will drop the car a little bit, around a half inch or so. Not huge, but I didn't want to be slammed anyway so it was perfect for me. I'd dropped so much weight that it actually only returned me back to stock height
edit - Keep in mind that install on these isn't a walk in the park or for a novice DIYer. I'm pretty handy but it was my first time messing with suspension and it took me about 3 hours. I'd consider it an "intermediate" job. There's a service bulletin for the job from Acura which helps out too.
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08-03-2012, 11:00 AM
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The A-Spec suspension is stiffer than the Type-S suspension.
I have the Type-S A-Spec suspension and also noticed a night and day difference in cornering and stiffer ride.
The 10 minute drive around after installing it put a huge smile on my face the entire time.
This was probably the fact that I installed it myself too.
Definitely worth it. I got mine used with 25000kms on it for $350 from a local member.
I have the Type-S A-Spec suspension and also noticed a night and day difference in cornering and stiffer ride.
The 10 minute drive around after installing it put a huge smile on my face the entire time.
This was probably the fact that I installed it myself too.
Definitely worth it. I got mine used with 25000kms on it for $350 from a local member.
08-03-2012, 06:28 PM
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08-03-2012, 07:11 PM
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i installed Aspec suspension and two days later had an alignment done at my dealer. be sure to get the toe set to zero. the TL is finicky when it comes to alignments and eating tires if it's off.
08-03-2012, 07:44 PM
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I had an alignment done within a werk I believe.
The guys at the shop said most of it was within spec lol
The guys at the shop said most of it was within spec lol
01-16-2013, 10:05 PM
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I really am looking for my front to be a little lower than my rear so that it has a tilt look. I can't stand seeing the front end higher than the rear. Please let me know. Thanks.
01-17-2013, 06:00 AM
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Sorry to revive this thread, but wanted to know, If I put the A-Spec suspension on my 05' base TL, how much would it lower the car?
I really am looking for my front to be a little lower than my rear so that it has a tilt look. I can't stand seeing the front end higher than the rear. Please let me know. Thanks.
I really am looking for my front to be a little lower than my rear so that it has a tilt look. I can't stand seeing the front end higher than the rear. Please let me know. Thanks.
you're better off going with a different set up if all you're looking for is a look. if you want performance...and keeping a tolerable DD close to OEM and looks are last on the priority list...get aspec.
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02-08-2013, 10:31 PM
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Pretty sure the MT aspec suspension kit has been discontinued so your only option is the aspec AT kit which lowers car evenly 3/4" to 1". The MT kit on an AT gave the car the rake look by dropping the front more than the rear.
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02-09-2013, 07:24 AM
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the car naturally sits with the front end higher than the rear on stock suspension.
you will only get up to an inch all around. i believe mine was about 3/4" or so at all corners, with my front end sitting a touch a higher than the back.
you will only get up to an inch all around. i believe mine was about 3/4" or so at all corners, with my front end sitting a touch a higher than the back.
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EvilVirus (02-09-2013)
02-15-2013, 01:26 AM
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ASPEC Suspension just installed on '08 NAVI TL
This thread is dated but wanted to add my thoughts on the ASPEC suspension for the non Type-S TL. I just had a brand new ASPEC suspension kit (springs + struts) installed on my '08 TL with only 30K on the odometer. I was unfortunately surprised to see it roll out of the shop looking very similar to how it did just a few hours earlier. After measuring, I found that the kit dropped my TL less than 1/4" all the way around. It measured exactly 26" in the rear, from ground to start of middle fender with all tires at 32PSI, and 26.25" in the front, all things equal. Very disappointing day for me. A quarter inch drop is nothing, certainly not worth the $900 I spent on parts and installation. I'm actually very irritated with it as I highly doubt the springs will settle another 1-2 - 3/4" to give me the preferred height. Damn it! Not sure what to do. The ride is stiffer and more sporty I guess, but I really wanted that AND a 1" OEM drop on my car. I would not have paid this much for just a quarter or even half inch drop, regardless.
I also installed an AEM CAI that I can hardly even hear, which is dually annoying. Apparently nobody was in my corner today, feels like an all around waste of time and money and I spent quite a bit of both rounding all of this up. Feel free to PM me if you have more questions about the ASPEC kit, let's hope it ends up doing something for me. FML.
I also installed an AEM CAI that I can hardly even hear, which is dually annoying. Apparently nobody was in my corner today, feels like an all around waste of time and money and I spent quite a bit of both rounding all of this up. Feel free to PM me if you have more questions about the ASPEC kit, let's hope it ends up doing something for me. FML.
02-15-2013, 06:25 AM
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Also, there are plenty of threads WARNING you that if you're after a 'drop', you should look else where.
Even in this very thread; ppl said its not gonna provide that much of a visual difference.
However; performance wise, its better than stock springs
Even in this very thread; ppl said its not gonna provide that much of a visual difference.
However; performance wise, its better than stock springs
02-18-2013, 06:37 AM
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This thread is dated but wanted to add my thoughts on the ASPEC suspension for the non Type-S TL. I just had a brand new ASPEC suspension kit (springs + struts) installed on my '08 TL with only 30K on the odometer. I was unfortunately surprised to see it roll out of the shop looking very similar to how it did just a few hours earlier. After measuring, I found that the kit dropped my TL less than 1/4" all the way around. It measured exactly 26" in the rear, from ground to start of middle fender with all tires at 32PSI, and 26.25" in the front, all things equal. Very disappointing day for me. A quarter inch drop is nothing, certainly not worth the $900 I spent on parts and installation. I'm actually very irritated with it as I highly doubt the springs will settle another 1-2 - 3/4" to give me the preferred height. Damn it! Not sure what to do. The ride is stiffer and more sporty I guess, but I really wanted that AND a 1" OEM drop on my car. I would not have paid this much for just a quarter or even half inch drop, regardless.
I also installed an AEM CAI that I can hardly even hear, which is dually annoying. Apparently nobody was in my corner today, feels like an all around waste of time and money and I spent quite a bit of both rounding all of this up. Feel free to PM me if you have more questions about the ASPEC kit, let's hope it ends up doing something for me. FML.
I also installed an AEM CAI that I can hardly even hear, which is dually annoying. Apparently nobody was in my corner today, feels like an all around waste of time and money and I spent quite a bit of both rounding all of this up. Feel free to PM me if you have more questions about the ASPEC kit, let's hope it ends up doing something for me. FML.
I'm sorry and really surprised that the drop you got was so small. I have a 2006 AT TL with the aspec suspension. When I had it installed I could notice afterward that it was lowered a small amount. Maybe 3/4 of a inch. 1/4 I find hard to believe. Something doesn't sound right. I would take it back to who installed it and ask them why it doesn't look dropped.
02-27-2013, 06:18 PM
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I'm sorry and really surprised that the drop you got was so small. I have a 2006 AT TL with the aspec suspension. When I had it installed I could notice afterward that it was lowered a small amount. Maybe 3/4 of a inch. 1/4 I find hard to believe. Something doesn't sound right. I would take it back to who installed it and ask them why it doesn't look dropped.
Oh well. In retrospect, after all of the money I paid to have this done, I really wish I would have just gone with a set of Tien Advanced Coilovers, would have likely been a much happier guy. ~Caveat Emptor, you've been warned!~
02-28-2013, 08:03 AM
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I did email Curry Acura who sold me the ASPEC Suspension, and the guy who responded said this isn't common, but also didn't offer much in the way of any sort of resolution. Even after some more time has passed, the car is still sitting the same, I was hoping they would continue to break in a give me a little bit more drop, but no such luck. The only thing I can really bank on at this point is once they have 15-20K miles on them, natural sag will occur, and then maybe once I'm over the car and looking for something else it will be sitting at a desirable height. Maybe Oh well. In retrospect, after all of the money I paid to have this done, I really wish I would have just gone with a set of Tien Advanced Coilovers, would have likely been a much happier guy.
~Caveat Emptor, you've been warned!~
Oh well. In retrospect, after all of the money I paid to have this done, I really wish I would have just gone with a set of Tien Advanced Coilovers, would have likely been a much happier guy. ~Caveat Emptor, you've been warned!~
To tell you the truth. If I had it to do all over again I would have gone with the H&R Sport Springs paired with the Koni yellows. Although the aspec suspension will make a decent improvement in handling and looks, I feel it's still lacking in what I really want in both. I guess Acura was trying to find the best balance of ride/handling they could. The nice drop with the H&R's is as far as I would want to go for the street. If you live where they're are alot of potholes I wouldn't mess around with coilovers. Unless you want to destroy your car.
02-28-2013, 01:08 PM
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To tell you the truth. If I had it to do all over again I would have gone with the H&R Sport Springs paired with the Koni yellows. Although the aspec suspension will make a decent improvement in handling and looks, I feel it's still lacking in what I really want in both. I guess Acura was trying to find the best balance of ride/handling they could. The nice drop with the H&R's is as far as I would want to go for the street. If you live where they're are alot of potholes I wouldn't mess around with coilovers. Unless you want to destroy your car.
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03-02-2013, 08:06 AM
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03-02-2013, 10:00 AM
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Do you have a Type-S? Not sure but I think the 3.5L motor is heavier than the 3.2L so it helps a bit with the drop in the front. Mine is auto which adds to the weight and drop as well.
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Post up a pic of yours! Correct about the tires - I wanted a bit more aggressive setup for summer but nothing crazy that I would have to roll/pull fenders.
Do you have a Type-S? Not sure but I think the 3.5L motor is heavier than the 3.2L so it helps a bit with the drop in the front. Mine is auto which adds to the weight and drop as well.
Do you have a Type-S? Not sure but I think the 3.5L motor is heavier than the 3.2L so it helps a bit with the drop in the front. Mine is auto which adds to the weight and drop as well.
add the progress RSB...woo hooo!!
03-02-2013, 10:11 AM
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Funny you mention the Progress RSB! That's today's install!!! LOL Some days I wish I had waited for a 6-speed but I'm happy with the auto too. My last car was a 6-speed Mazdaspeed3 - that thing was fun!