TheChamp531

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Im not sure if I should go Tein SS, but the A SPEC suspension I'm getting is 500$ including shipping. I heard that the Tein SS cost about a grand so I dunno if its worth spending an extra 500 for a Tein SS. Since I decided not to get the ASPEC kit until I drop my car either the a spec for 500 or tein ss for like 1000

TLNY04

well there is a huge difference betwee nthe a-spec and tein SS honestly if I were you i would either go with the tein basics for 800 or save up and get the tein SS's which is what im doing the A-spec suspension is alright but its only a .75" drop i beliee which is nothing compared to the tein SS search all 3 before buying

TheChamp531

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According the the listing it says the A SPEC suspension is a 1.2" drop, is that wrong?

ankur914

They advertise a 1" drop, but many members have measured a 1/2" to 3/4" drop only.

If you're looking for a drop larger than this....Go aftermarket...If youre looking for improved performane, slight drop, yet not overly aggressive - ASpec maybe right for you.

TheChamp531

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I just want a slight drop, and I want something that makes my car go smoother when driving.

paz840

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it depends what kind of look you are going for...IMO some cars with the ASpec suspension don't even look dropped...the teins are adjustable so you can have as much drop as you want

TheChamp531

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Should I just go for Tein Basics, they come with everything that comes with the aspec right?

ankur914

I think its a harsher ride actually, since the dampening cannot be adjusted like the Tein SS. Also, it does not come with TopHats. The ASpec suspension is literally a uninstall and reinstall as the new aspec assembly is the strut, spring and top hat all assembled together. With the basics, i think you have to reuse your old Top Hats.


ASpec, from what i hear, is firm ...firmer (is that even a word?) than stock, but not annoying...

All this is subjective from person to person...Maybe it may be in your best interest, if this is possible, to test drive an ASpec equipped car. Maybe a local dealer has one on their lots?

TheChamp531

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I'll try but hes selling it for cheap for me only in the next 3 hours for 500$, I thought these sell for 750$ +

I just want a smoother ride and a .75" drop I'm good

TLNY04

doesnt look like ur looking for anything fancy so just go with the A-spec suspensions and if it turns out u dont like the look/the feel of it after putting it on ur car u can probably re sell it for the 500 you are gonna pay for it just my hope everything works out well for you!

TheChamp531

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^ thanks

500$ with shipping slightly used in the black market section would anyone buy it if I didn't like them as much?

Hopefully it gives a smoother ride and a nice amount of drop

smsTL

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^^I thought with aspec suspension the ride gets rougher rather than smooth/cushion.

TLNY04

idk about the ride being smoother but if u want to sell it there is always someone who will buy it and if u cant sell it on the here theres always ebay or something in my opinion it sounds lie u dont want to go crazy so just buy the a-spec u wont see a noticeable drop

AnthraciteAspec

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Just want to add my 2 pennies in here. I have the aspec and love the way it rides, but I am not happy with the way it sits. It has about a 3 finger gap in the front and a 2 finger gap in the rear. Performance wise, it is excellent, it rides and handles like a dream. However I will be swiching to coilovers very soon so I can get that height adjustability. I will add that if you get the 6SPD Aspec suspension and put it on an auto it supposedly sits even at about 2 finger gap front and rear which would look nice. Just something to take into consideration.

RedAggie03

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I've had both A-Spec suspension (came factory on my 6MT) and I now have the Tein SS with EDFC. The Teins are like a 2" drop even most of the way up. I'd suggest you go with Eibach Pro-Kit which is a 1.2" drop and will not be near as rough as the Teins. The spring rates on the Teins is pretty extreme, but on decent roads they do ride nice. Just a little lower than I really wanted. You can not go back up to stockish heights.

Morrissey25

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I really like my A-Spec suspension. I didn't want to have an over aggressive drop and I feel that the A-Spec is perfect. The car handles great and as long as I feel good driving it... I'm happy. Good luck with what ever you decide.

binhsterbinh

+1 for A-Spec too. I think I might have the 6sp version of the suspension on a 5AT and the drop is very modest perfect for Seattle streets. I've yet to bottom out. I'm riding on 245/40/18 tires so that fills the gap slightly more than the standard 235/40/18 tire.

After a few months of driving, the front end total drop is around ~1". Rear end is ~1/2 - 3/4" drop.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...pec+suspension

TLNY04

hmmm i didnt know this is this the same thing for the basics ?

aceman4

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+2 on the A-spec. I'm very happy with mine and love the ride and handling. I wish it was dropped another 1/2" for looks.

My drop was about 3/4" with the A-spec

Elegant TYPE S

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I would go with the Tein basics at the very least. Atleast you'll have control over how low you wanna drop it or raise it.

wasupdog

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this is very well put. i've had a-spec and tein ss and the tein's standard drop is a lot lower than the advertised .9" due to sag and what not, even if the shocks are adjusted closer to the top.

what we need is something that is in between the a-spec and tein drop, i'm guessing the only way to do this is with springs and koni yellows but i don't feel like doing another suspension swap just yet. the a-spec rides awesome, it's just too bad the drop is pretty small.

smsTL

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So A-spec rides better than Tein?

ssmtl2nv

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I love teinnn, but never tried aspec. Aspec is probably a sportier feel. Coilovers are bouncy,bt with tein ss and edfc its priceless.

wasupdog

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imo a-spec rides better than tein for a daily driver. teins are firmer and have less body roll and less travel, so they can get choppy if you are on wheels bigger than 18's driving on bad city roads and highways. on smooth roads it does ride nice and overall, teins have a good ride considering how low you're rolling.

if you have nice wheels and need a real drop though, a-spec isn't going to cut it. nice wheels only look really good and the overall look comes together when you have a nice drop about 1.5" or lower. an aggressive offset helps the look too.

smsTL

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^^Thanks, very nice explanation.

Tame Ladies

What about H&R and Eibach what is drop on those and ride compared to A-Spec

ankur914

From what i hear....its firmer, but not uncomfortable. Seeing that its Acura OEM, i dont think they would go to the extent of aftermarkert firm


To the OP...would someone buy slightly used ASpec for 500? Maybe...Brand New from Tim at hondaacuraworld sells for about 660 shipped. Just something to think about.

Consider in your decision no only resell, but where you live, the size of your wheels, and looks. Drop, in my opinion, is great. But if you live in a city riddled with potholes whose city govt cannot keep up with em and the quanity and density is such that, they are unavoidable (chicagoians, you know what im talking about....), Too much drop will just cause you heartache at the end of the day.

ankur914

For springs right?

They advertise 1" drop..When settled, i've read that its slightly more than that on stock suspension.

nyclio

How does A-spec compare to the stock type-s both drop and handling wise?

smsTL

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I am pretty sure there are no drops for stock Type-s but A-spec rides one level better than type-s stock.

mAgn8n

they do want lots of cheese, for our suspension upgrades huh? maan my integra suspension for tokico struts and springs only $400 back then, where are prices like that huh? lol

djflex167

so is the a-spec suspension smooth enough for daily driving? how about when sitting 4 people on the car, since it happens a lot during summer time?

AnthraciteAspec

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You will be fine with the Aspec, it rides very nice. I have had 4 ppl in my car, no problems.

RedAggie03

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If you are in Houston and want a ride in a Tein SS / EDFC TL let me know.

rockstar143

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I bought my car with the A spec suspension. I will preface this comment by saying that I'm coming off an RSX-S with megan racing fully adj coilovers. and the fact that I'm picky as all heck about how perfect the stance of the car is. I also upgraded to a TL for comfort and the fact that I'm pushing 30. The A spec feels nice and smooth and buttery, but to me, it doesn't even look like the car is lowered...I guess if the front and back were even it would be one thing, but the front gap is just too big for me. It looks like the front of the car is pointing up from my perspective and I don't like it. Also, I can tell you, the handling on A spec is NOTHING like a full coilover system. I had my megans to 1 finger gap all around and a pretty soft setting on the shock and it looked nice, handled like a go cart, and wasn't unbearably rough at all. I just bought some tein ss's off of ebay and I'm thoroughly looking forward to slapping them on and making the car look mean. I read a review somewhere on here by someone that went from aspec (i think) to tein basics, to tein ss. He had kids and commutes etc and he said that the basics were a lot harsher. Probably because of lack of adjustability on the shock.

Afterthought, also, since we have some torque with our motor (I have 6sp) when you take off I HATE the feeling of the nose of the car shooting up and down between shifts. It feels like a boat.

As far as the OP question...I'd rather be halfway there cashwise, than go on the mission of installing the aspec and then having to uninstall and resell. Stay stock, or go with adjustability.

That's all. My opinion.