legionofdoom

I just bought a 05 TL 6MT a couple of weeks ago and have a question after reading some of the posts on here - Is it possible to just get the A-Spec suspension added on now? Is this something I could possibly do at my dealership? Any idea on cost and whether or not it's worth it? Any feeback is appreciated. Thanks.

-LOD

T-Mobile

Hello, Yes, your dealership can get it or you can get it on ebay. I added it along with the Comtech anti sway bar and it is a different car, one way more wirth driving. Before, I felt like I was in an Infiniti I35 around corners, now I feel more like I am in a BMW 540i. Doit! I paid $600.00 for mine + $95 for the anti sway bar and $200 for installation.

GrayFox

I think the dealers have to order the whole kit. My local dealer
was not willing or able to supply just the suspension part of
the kit.

I ordered the suspension kit from a dealer that has an "ebay outlet".
(Acura of Escondito), there are several dealers to choose from...

I guess the larger dealerships can afford to "part out" the full
ASPEC kit.

I had a local shop install the suspension (today!), they were significantly
less expensive than the dealer, but still not cheap...

Jerry

db252

Just as they said above, you can order just the suspension on e-bay (do a search of a-spec and you'll find it). You can even install it yourself if your so inclined. Some of us have done this since it is a fairly easy diy job. You should, as mentioned, also add the rear sway bar from comptech (comptechusa.com) which is also easy to install. Everyone is happy with these add ons.

Oil Fighter

Other than the dealer, how do you guys find reputable shops locally to do your suspension install? Also, if you don't mind me asking,, how much does it cost for the installation?

lrvace

Local suspension and alignment shop was recommended to me by an independent honda and acura shop. This was after local dealers quoted approx $600 for install. Suspension shop did it for $300. I paid $600 for the kit from Acura of Escondido off ebay. Very happy with the results and would do it again in a second.

Oil Fighter

I see.... my dealer quoted me $700 for the suspension install, that's just out right robbery.

legionofdoom

I'm really on the fence about getting this done... Does anyone here live in the Boston, MA area and have the A-Spec suspension? I'm concerned about the ride with the horrible condition of the roads here for half the year... Also, I'd probably stick with the OEM 17" rims for now but will probably upgrade the rubber at some point (maybe the Toyo Proxes 4 that get rave reviews on here)...

-LOD

Jerky

our member LORE is going through this process right now, perhaps he can give some insight

ARX-01b

iTrader: (1)

It's a piece of cake. Save the $600 and do it yourself.

Tecciztecatl

I just did the aspec suspension upgrade along with the aspec rims … this combo totally changed the handling of my 6MT – as was expected. I did not add the swaybar, since the 6MT already has a beefier bar compared to the AT.



Concerning the feel for the road, I guess it added about 20% more feedback/feeling the bumps and 65% better handling. It does feel sportier, which was the point for the suspension & tire/wheel upgrade. I do know what you mean about the potholes … you get really good at evasive maneuvers. I use the 17" wheels along with Dunlop M3 winter tires (235/45/17) for winter and this combo seems to work well ...but the 18" rims and PZero's (245/40/18) do make a difference in performance.

I'd do all or nothing. (shocks and wheels)

Lore

I just did the upgrade yesterday with the assistance of db252. He was very helpful and in fact did a lot of the work!

In the Bay Area, I've been quoted some pretty outrageous prices for the installation - from $1100 to over $1400. The installation is not difficult - just requires some arm strength to remove some of the more stubborn nuts. It's also very helpful to have two people since one person can push up on the suspension and one person can pull down on the fork to remove it.

legionofdoom

Lore,

How long did it take you to complete? How is the ride now? Are you happy you did it? Thanks.

-LOD

AnitNO1iLLeR

thakn for the posts everyone, i went ahead and bought the aspec suspension today on ebay for $675 shipped

i will install this soon and hopefully it is what everyone says it is

cant wait!!

Lore

Took us a little over 2 hours to do. What we thought would be the hardest part (putting back the rear seat, especially with that middle angled bolt) was actually the easiest.

I'm completely happy I did it... car drives great and the ride isn't much harsher at all. I did already have 18" wheels on the car so I was used to the stiff ride already, but expected the suspension to make it worse. It actually wasn't bad.

Lore

Take a look at this article I found pitting the A-Spec TL against the Volvo S60R.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....&page_number=1

AnitNO1iLLeR

DAMIT my aspec suspension didnt come with the badge, is it suppose to??

Lore

Mine did not either.

ibeplato

Are there any drawbacks to getting the suspension but keeping the 17'' wheels.

BTW, the only current A-SPEC kit I could find on e-bay was from Curry Acura, $700 opening bid, $750 as a buy-now price.

There is also a kit with wheels for $1900 (but no tires).

AnitNO1iLLeR

dam i just remember i didnt get the brakepads either!


doesnt the AT kit come with new brake pads too

Lore

Contact Scott at Falconi Las Vegas Acura. Tell him Kenneth sent you and you wanted to get the $600 A-spec suspension.

dsc888

Lore, did that price include shipping? I am planning to do the same as you and did download the install instructions. It really doesn't look all that hard. It seems taking off the rear seat and the interior trim would be harder and you may run the risk of breaking clips on the trims pieces. Do you have any pointers you would like to share? Thanks alot.

dsc888

thaita78

A-Spec Suspension for $600