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Old 09-03-2003, 09:51 PM
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New TL A-spec is gunna wear 18" rims, and is lowered from the factory:

Available A-spec model with 18" wheels and 235/40ZR 18 Yokohama AVS ES100 tires, upgraded suspension (lowered 1.2"), aero kit, rear spoiler, special steering wheel with distinctive shape and stitching, performance brake pads (for 5AT models), A-spec badging


From a spec list on the max.org forum ...

is the A-spec Canada only???
Old 09-03-2003, 09:55 PM
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yeah but they're supposed to release one here for the 04...or maybe 05 model
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Re: New TL A-spec is gunna wear 18" rims, and is lowered from the factory:

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Available A-spec model with 18" wheels and 235/40ZR 18 Yokohama AVS ES100 tires, upgraded suspension (lowered 1.2"), aero kit, rear spoiler, special steering wheel with distinctive shape and stitching, performance brake pads (for 5AT models), A-spec badging


From a spec list on the max.org forum ...

is the A-spec Canada only???

yoko es100 eh ? See below
Old 09-04-2003, 04:51 AM
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A-spec = type S,, they aren't telling anybody but that's it for right now,,, just add a 2 door with a SC and your done,,, well maybe some of us would be
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Nice to see factory mods, but at what price?!!!... $4500 ,$3500... no way!... tires and wheels should be like $1000 after you sell the stockies, a kit is a max a grand, spoiler, 500, springs is like $500 max...
I will not pay more than $3000...
For me, since the 6-MT has already 235/45/17 and you can have summer tires too from Acura ( the price should reasonable or I will buy myself some ES100 for like $400 for all 17"). And, sell the stockies and get some winter tires.


I do not see the A-psec will make any big difference.. For me the spoiler for the looks... and the new TL has already a lip spoiler... I reserve the judgment till I see the A-spec in the showroom.



So all in all it should not be more $2k-$3k.

I see my self in the new TL... Super Sexy, the most Hi Tech I saw to date at this price range. I am hi tech guy and love hi tech stuff

I have a feeling that Acura will pull a rabbit of its sleeve like it did in March 2000 and surprise everybody with a new Type-S coupe, a year later... a new Type-S TL... Which I am interested in!!! No more coupe for me. I have a a new baby girl and now geting the mom and the little love in my CLS is a tough proposition.

Nashua
Old 09-04-2003, 06:35 AM
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Originally posted by Nashua_Night_Hawk
Nice to see factory mods, but at what price?!!!... $4500 ,$3500... no way!... tires and wheels should be like $1000 after you sell the stockies, a kit is a max a grand, spoiler, 500, springs is like $500 max...
I will not pay more than $3000...
For me, since the 6-MT has already 235/45/17 and you can have summer tires too from Acura ( the price should reasonable or I will buy myself some ES100 for like $400 for all 17"). And, sell the stockies and get some winter tires.


I do not see the A-psec will make any big difference.. For me the spoiler for the looks... and the new TL has already a lip spoiler... I reserve the judgment till I see the A-spec in the showroom.



So all in all it should not be more $2k-$3k.

I see my self in the new TL... Super Sexy, the most Hi Tech I saw to date at this price range. I am hi tech guy and love hi tech stuff

I have a feeling that Acura will pull a rabbit of its sleeve like it did in March 2000 and surprise everybody with a new Type-S coupe, a year later... a new Type-S TL... Which I am interested in!!! No more coupe for me. I have a a new baby girl and now geting the mom and the little love in my CLS is a tough proposition.

Nashua
Its pretty clear that Type-S in Acuras is fininshed. There is only the Type-S RSX left, and that should be redesigned soon, where they will probably eliminate it. Even Justing on A-tsx said that Type-S is done, and Acura is simply going to have one offering per model.
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I still have hope for an AWD version of the TL! When that sucker comes out I'm there! Get the 6-speed (force myself to learn) and this time getting the Nav!
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Originally posted by Nashua_Night_Hawk
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I have a feeling that Acura will pull a rabbit of its sleeve like it did in March 2000 and surprise everybody with a new Type-S coupe, a year later... a new Type-S TL... Which I am interested in!!! No more coupe for me. I have a a new baby girl and now geting the mom and the little love in my CLS is a tough proposition.

Nashua [/B]

Almost min van time,,,, I have had one since 1997 and with two kids it's the only way to go,, I am hoping for a Oddessy with a MDX drive train with the new optioned SC for 2005
Old 09-04-2003, 11:00 AM
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if the a spec is true its great but the car might end up costing 40,000 fully loaded
Old 09-04-2003, 05:31 PM
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The A-Spec does not come in 18's, only 17's. The rear wing is a very close copy to the wing on the Inspire. You also receive an limited edition A-Spec leather jacket, door sills, turning marker lights.
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GOT PSI:

The 2004 A-spec will have 18" rims... i'm not talking about 2k3 A-specs
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Originally posted by TL_Type_S
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The 2004 A-spec will have 18" rims... i'm not talking about 2k3 A-specs
For real? I better start reading up on that shit...my bad...is it the same style of wheel as the 2K3's?
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It better have AWD in a couple of years.
Old 09-08-2003, 08:29 PM
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Originally posted by GOT PSI?
For real? I better start reading up on that shit...my bad...is it the same style of wheel as the 2K3's?
No one knows what the style will be like... personally, I'd like to see 5-split-spoke 18's ...
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