Wow is the a-spec performance package for real?.. Looks pretty dam cool..

Info:
"Acura will feature a 2004 Acura TL sedan with an A-SPEC performance package that includes a sport suspension kit including all four shock absorbers and springs, wheels and tires and body kit. The A-SPEC package will be available from Acura dealers. Acura also will show an Acura TSX sedan concept with the A-SPEC package. " Credit: Autoweek

 

type S sounds so much cooler than A-spec

 

^^^

 

still no AWD????

sidemarker

 

Dealer told me about the A-Spec package and they had a TL with all the extra spoilerage (more than that picture) and it looks a bit better than the standard model and it allows for Brembos with the automatic.

 

The TSX looks alot better.

 

The TL-Aspec is already out in the 2003 model. What sucks is that the A-spec is a Canadian only model. So... unless they change their mind... we won't see that in the US.

And it's not a performance package at all. It's just silly things like a JDM style spoiler, door sills, special leather interior, different rims and new A-spec badges. The performance is the exact same, nothing changes under the hood.

 

according to gavriil the TSX A spec does get some performance upgrades, albeit not under the hood.

http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=120130

Chassis/Suspension Modifications o Prototype sport suspension with track tuned shocks and springs
o Modulo sport exhaust
o Brembo prototype front brakes
o 18-inch wheels
o Yokohama 235/40 ZR tires
Exterior Modifications o Prototype front bumper
o Prototype deck lid spoiler
o Side and rear valances
o Front side markers with white lenses
o Fog lights
o A-SPEC badging
Interior Modifications o Momo steering wheel
o Prototype Recaro front seats
o NSX-R aluminum sport shift knob
o Prototype interior trim finish
o Sport floor mats

 

Ah, so they changed it for 2004. Looks like the only real performance upgrades are the exhaust and brakes though... nothing that's really going to add power. The added a lot of other things too... pretty cool!

Man, i hope they bring that to the US... that would be pretty hot.

 

don't forger the sport suspension

Looks like the same thing for the TL too:

The TL A-SPEC package will include:
o High performance, track-tuned shocks and springs
o Performance brake pads (automatic transmission-equipped models)
o Lightweight 18x8.5 alloy wheels
o High performance Yokohama 235/40-R18 95W tires
o Choice of deck lid or rear wing spoiler
o Aero kit
o A-SPEC steering wheel
o A-SPEC badging

 

NO AWD or RWD .....pass.

 

Why would it have either of those? This isn't a new model... just some mods to the existing ones. Kind of like the Lancer and Lancer Oz edition... just fancy wheels and new the other new add-ons listed above.

 

someday soon they will have AWD! It makes sense with infiniti and Lexus moving there in the next year or two. Not to mention that Audi, BMW, and Benz already have it. Then you look at Subura and Mitsu and they've had them for along time now. Acura is very secretive but they have been spilling some info about moving some models (RL and even TL) into the AWD segment. Patience!

 

http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=120130


http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=120128

 

It appears to be mostly cosmetic mods. I do like those fog lights on the TSX however.