A-Spec suspension
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Where to buy A-Spec suspension kit?
I'm also interested in knowing which dealer has the best deal on the A-Spec suspension kit for an 04 6MT. I asked around and most dealers include it with the rim package. I just want the suspension kit itself and was wondering where some of you have just gotten deals on the A-Spec suspension. I can get it through the dealer, though, they're asking $900 + tax for the kit. What were some of the better prices for this kit you guys have found?
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Wow $900 for A-spec suspension? thats crazy. Theres a acura dealer on ebay, forgot the name, that sells the A-spec suspension by itself for $600 + shipping. Thats probably the best price that you can get and i'll will buy from them on ebay when i want to change to A-spec suspension.
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I have contacted Acura of Escondido and they will have some available for 600 bux + shipping as soon as they can get rid of some wheel packages (sometime in mid feb to march they say). I ordered mine from Acura of Las Vegas for 700 shipped
... getting mine on monday.
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Thats not too bad of a price.
Now for those who already have the a-spec suspension, how much harsher is the ride? I love the quietness of the current stock setup and would hate to lose that. I don't care much about feeling every bump, but if that increases interior volume I would have to give this a second thought. And also, will passangers notice the suspension has been changed or barely, to not at all?
thanks.
Now for those who already have the a-spec suspension, how much harsher is the ride? I love the quietness of the current stock setup and would hate to lose that. I don't care much about feeling every bump, but if that increases interior volume I would have to give this a second thought. And also, will passangers notice the suspension has been changed or barely, to not at all?
thanks.
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I agree, don't pay $900. It's been available from certain dealers online for almost two years now for $600-700--those quoted above. It is worth EVERY PENNY once you put it on....
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I just got one on e-bay (yesterday from Acura of Las Vegas)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT
Cannot wait to get it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT
Cannot wait to get it.
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Wow, the Las Vegas Acura seems like a pretty good deal. Thanks for the info. I'm thinking about having me and my friend do the install if it isn't too hard.
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Originally Posted by aznbo187
Thats not too bad of a price.
Now for those who already have the a-spec suspension, how much harsher is the ride? I love the quietness of the current stock setup and would hate to lose that. I don't care much about feeling every bump, but if that increases interior volume I would have to give this a second thought. And also, will passangers notice the suspension has been changed or barely, to not at all?
thanks.
Now for those who already have the a-spec suspension, how much harsher is the ride? I love the quietness of the current stock setup and would hate to lose that. I don't care much about feeling every bump, but if that increases interior volume I would have to give this a second thought. And also, will passangers notice the suspension has been changed or barely, to not at all?
thanks.
Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by SebringSilver
The A-Spec suspension is a significant step-up from the stock suspension; you'll notice the improvements in handling right away. It's not harsh at all (mind you, I'm used to Comptech Sports on Koni Yellows), and it's thankfully free of any pogo effects. I've driven the stock TL as well and the first difference I noticed is that under braking, the stock TL's nose dives much more than an A-Spec TL's does. Road manners are impeccable, with the A-Spec, but passengers will certainly notice the stiffer ride. As for road noise, you'll find greater difference from changing the tires than you would from changing the suspension. The A-Spec suspension was tuned by Makoto Tamamura san, the same gentleman who did the NSX's suspension (in collaboration with Ayrton Senna), which speaks volumes in itself.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
I've owned cars in the past where I had the stock suspension, aftermarket springs, and full coilover systems. Though it handled well, it threw off the comfort level by a large margin, even for passangers. With the A-spec, I'm glad to hear that there is no "pogo" effect. Also, would passangers know that the stock suspension has been changed, or only if their told?
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Originally Posted by aznbo187
Also, would passangers know that the stock suspension has been changed, or only if their told?
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For a brief review on the A-Spec suspension's function, just click "rvw" in my signature below next to the "A-Spec suspension".
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Originally Posted by whatjones911
Wow $900 for A-spec suspension? thats crazy. Theres a acura dealer on ebay, forgot the name, that sells the A-spec suspension by itself for $600 + shipping. Thats probably the best price that you can get and i'll will buy from them on ebay when i want to change to A-spec suspension.
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I did not get the A-spec suspension because it does not give a low enfough drop, but I did get the comptech springs on Ebay at a good price. Those places the other person mentioned are good places to get from on Ebay. I got my springs from Acura of Escondido and they were easy to deal with all I did after the auction closed was call them up and finalize the deal. If you want you can probbly call them up and they will ship the to you.
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Originally Posted by Spider0079
I did not get the A-spec suspension because it does not give a low enfough drop, but I did get the comptech springs on Ebay at a good price. Those places the other person mentioned are good places to get from on Ebay. I got my springs from Acura of Escondido and they were easy to deal with all I did after the auction closed was call them up and finalize the deal. If you want you can probbly call them up and they will ship the to you.
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Originally Posted by DMZ
I'd gladly go A-Spec if there was a way to do it without lowering the car. Given the condition of the roads here in NYC, I'm better off raising it another inch.
1. I prefer the more elegant (nearly) stock look;
2. I'd rather not attract too much attention to the car/me;
3. Like you, I also appreciate the extra ground clearance.
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Originally Posted by mark 3M bra man
I just got one on e-bay (yesterday from Acura of Las Vegas)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT
Cannot wait to get it.![Wish](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wish.gif)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT
Cannot wait to get it.
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Thanks for the link!!! I'm going to get one
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Originally Posted by Macruz19
Thanks for the link!!! I'm going to get one ![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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I just now bought the suspension!! Now, I need to do a search on how to install this thing. My co worker is going to help me. Hope this won't take all day.
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im planning on putting 18 on my 5at 2004 and i wanted to lower the car by 1inch so i tought about the a-spec suspension which is 1inch lower than stocks, i wanted to know if i need to change everything or only springs so i can keep my stock shocks?
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The Aspec drop is the whole suspension and is only a half inch drop. I bought Comptech springs which did drop the car an inch and I put on 19" wheels and have had no problems yet and it has almost been a year. Even when I got my aligment done there was no camber issue.
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Originally Posted by Macruz19
I just now bought the suspension!! Now, I need to do a search on how to install this thing. My co worker is going to help me. Hope this won't take all day. ![Wish](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wish.gif)
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I believe you have to remove the back deck lid behind the rear seats to do the install. May take a while
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I'd gladly go A-Spec if there was a way to do it without lowering the car. Given the condition of the roads here in NYC, I'm better off raising it another inch.
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