robowarrio

Gave my local Acura dealer a call just to see what they would charge me to install the A-Spec Kit to my SSM 05 TL.

You guys ready for this??:

$625.00 Smackaros!!

I read one thread where a dealer was charging someone $400. I called just for curiosity since I just recently got my A-Spec Kit delivered to my house on Friday but I haven't gotten it installed yet since my car is currently being worked on for minor details, once that's done I was planning on tackling it myself and see how it goes. I'm pretty timid of doing it myself as I have no experience in auto body alteration or add-ons, so wish me good luck..haha.

I thought that price was insane!! I mean I could literally use $625.00 for an exhaust setup or under the hood modifications.... SHEEESH!!

BlueAc

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A member by the name of Sick TLS is in Va and offered to help me with my body kit. He was too far for me but he might be close to you. I heard it's not hard to install but I didn't have the patience to do mine lol.

MarcoNorthPolo

Yeah, don't get the dealer to put it on. Get a reputable body shop to do it. They'll charge less (hopefully.) Take a look at some of their work as well so you can see how decent their fit and finish work is.

paperboy42190

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for $625, I'll buy a round trip plane ticket to your house and install it for you and pocket the rest.

turbo_oxide

Sideskirts are really easy, just remove some screws and unlatch the sideskirts and take them off. Line up the new ones with the plastic snaps and snaps in. Not sure about the 05 front/rear, but the 07-08 Type-S A-spec requires removal of the bumpers and some drilling.

I must say, what should be simple things are getting more complicated to work on as the years go on... i remember my civic lip literally bolted on with 8 bolts and you're done. I can see why a dealer would charge that much.

I say do a search and give it a go yourself. You'll be much more satisfied with the end product because you did it yourself (unless you screw it up. ).

truonghthe

DIY is the way to go, you get no weird gap and save you on some $$$.

kaoboy

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DIY man, take your time, grab a case of beer, have the instructions, have a friend or two help drink the case. Took me and 3 of my friends about 5 hours to get everything on. Took our time and got a good amount of alcohol in our systems as well lol

08WDPTL

+1 for DIY. I did it myself over the span of 3 days (side skirts, front, rear). Just take your time and read the directions and threads on this site a few times before tackling it.

sbstnce

I did it in 4 hours. I had a fever, a drill, and some gloves. Grab some beers and a buddy to help you with this!

rockyfeller

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As long as you have screwdrivers a drill and can follow instructions, it's as easy as that. BTW there are videos archived on bumper removal. Make sure to watch that, very helpful.

nttstt444

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This isnt suprising to me at all. The whole kit was in the neighborhood of $7k installed back in the mid 2000s. Its already been mentioned, but basic hand tools and a saturday afternoon is all you need to install the lip kit. Its VERY self explanitory and the PDF directions are available here on azine if you need them.

Due_Diligence

I have an 04, what do you have to drill? I thought it was basically bolting up the lips to the bumpers? (obviously not that simple)

mattpete

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do it yourself!!!

super easy, just take your time...

Good Luck!

cazio

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there is a plethora of info on this forum. go to the dealer.... for what!

runutsooh

do a little research, watch some videos and do it your self

Tonywp75

The body kit install it not that hard, you just need the instructions. I think you need a drill or dremel for the front bumper and rear if I recall correctly.

Tonywp75

Here you go:

https://acurazine.com/forums/8328596-post/


This bring back memories as I contributed the install instructions for the A-Spec Kit. The links should work for the front, side and rear. If not pm me and Ill email it to you.

raypantoja

I already have a spec front and thinking of getting rear as well.
BUT, Im not sure about the side skirts. Im finding it hard to see the difference between the stock type s skirts and the a spec.
Anybody have opinions about only having front a rear a spec with no side skirts?
better yet any pics?
07 Type S carbon bronze pearl

dctls08

Where I'm from Acura charges about $420, but it's different everywhere. Even someone I know that does body work on cars wanted $500 to do it.

robowarrio

Thanks for the input guys. I contacted Sick TLS per BlueAC's recommendation. We shall see what happens. But was wondering if anyone is in the VA side that can help?