Edmonton Acuraziner's
#6002
Cruisin'
Anyone know where to get a Anthracite Metallic A-Spec kit for a decent price? I made a thread about this a while back but I got no good responses. I called Southview Acura and I assumed it would be like 1,000 to 1,500 painted. The guy told me it would cost like ~6800, which sounds like the biggest rip off ever. I mean if it was a brand new TLX or something, sure why not, but for a 2005 Acura TL its just retarded.
I think it was mentioned on the last page or something, but people have got the entire kit for less than 800. If anyone can shed some light on this it would be great
I think it was mentioned on the last page or something, but people have got the entire kit for less than 800. If anyone can shed some light on this it would be great
#6003
Pro
Thread Starter
Haha I stopped doing mods to the TL a long time ago. Got lazy and stuck with regular maintenance and keeping the paint in top shape. Lol Myron I'm surprised you're still on this forum. Thinking of getting back into an Acura one of these days?
Avneel - A bunch of us got the kit for less than $800 a few years back off of group buys on this forum. That was back when one of the vendors here on acurazine shipped to Canada. As far as I'm aware, he stopped doing that a couple years ago. That was also when the dollar was more on par with the American dollar so the exchange rate wasn't so bad. Most of us grabbed the kits before so I would have no idea where to hunt it down now. You could always see if any other vendors are willing to ship it to you but I really doubt it will be at the group buy price we all got it for.
Avneel - A bunch of us got the kit for less than $800 a few years back off of group buys on this forum. That was back when one of the vendors here on acurazine shipped to Canada. As far as I'm aware, he stopped doing that a couple years ago. That was also when the dollar was more on par with the American dollar so the exchange rate wasn't so bad. Most of us grabbed the kits before so I would have no idea where to hunt it down now. You could always see if any other vendors are willing to ship it to you but I really doubt it will be at the group buy price we all got it for.
#6004
Cruisin'
well that really sucks. With the dollar this bad I'm probably going to wait a bit and then see. Is there still some people that bring out there TLs to the UC meets or has it died down in the last few year? I recently just bought mine this August so I'm slowing getting into the car scene here in Edmonton
#6006
Suzuka Master
iTrader: (4)
Haha I stopped doing mods to the TL a long time ago. Got lazy and stuck with regular maintenance and keeping the paint in top shape. Lol Myron I'm surprised you're still on this forum. Thinking of getting back into an Acura one of these days?
Avneel - A bunch of us got the kit for less than $800 a few years back off of group buys on this forum. That was back when one of the vendors here on acurazine shipped to Canada. As far as I'm aware, he stopped doing that a couple years ago. That was also when the dollar was more on par with the American dollar so the exchange rate wasn't so bad. Most of us grabbed the kits before so I would have no idea where to hunt it down now. You could always see if any other vendors are willing to ship it to you but I really doubt it will be at the group buy price we all got it for.
Avneel - A bunch of us got the kit for less than $800 a few years back off of group buys on this forum. That was back when one of the vendors here on acurazine shipped to Canada. As far as I'm aware, he stopped doing that a couple years ago. That was also when the dollar was more on par with the American dollar so the exchange rate wasn't so bad. Most of us grabbed the kits before so I would have no idea where to hunt it down now. You could always see if any other vendors are willing to ship it to you but I really doubt it will be at the group buy price we all got it for.
No car for me any time soon, gonna stick with the FX for years to come if it stays reliable as it has been. I put just over 60 000km on it in 2 years, spent 400$ in repairs, 200$ of which was my own fault.
Getting married in January so I am looking for a place to buy and have to pay for the wedding. But the gf likes the MDX so in a few years I might pick up one of those for her.
#6007
Suzuka Master
iTrader: (4)
Anyone know where to get a Anthracite Metallic A-Spec kit for a decent price? I made a thread about this a while back but I got no good responses. I called Southview Acura and I assumed it would be like 1,000 to 1,500 painted. The guy told me it would cost like ~6800, which sounds like the biggest rip off ever. I mean if it was a brand new TLX or something, sure why not, but for a 2005 Acura TL its just retarded.
I think it was mentioned on the last page or something, but people have got the entire kit for less than 800. If anyone can shed some light on this it would be great
I think it was mentioned on the last page or something, but people have got the entire kit for less than 800. If anyone can shed some light on this it would be great
#6008
Instructor
Anyone know where to get a Anthracite Metallic A-Spec kit for a decent price? I made a thread about this a while back but I got no good responses. I called Southview Acura and I assumed it would be like 1,000 to 1,500 painted. The guy told me it would cost like ~6800, which sounds like the biggest rip off ever. I mean if it was a brand new TLX or something, sure why not, but for a 2005 Acura TL its just retarded.
I think it was mentioned on the last page or something, but people have got the entire kit for less than 800. If anyone can shed some light on this it would be great
I think it was mentioned on the last page or something, but people have got the entire kit for less than 800. If anyone can shed some light on this it would be great
The Kits also already come painted straight from Acura, so don't let them BS you about painting the kit.
#6009
Burning Brakes
#6010
Jeff
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avneel you can get the kit from Bruce at Endless RPM.com... He is located in New Jersey, itll prob be around 1500ish after currency conversion, shipping etc.
Also im in Saint John New Brunswick Canada
Also im in Saint John New Brunswick Canada
#6011
Anyone know where to get a Anthracite Metallic A-Spec kit for a decent price? I made a thread about this a while back but I got no good responses. I called Southview Acura and I assumed it would be like 1,000 to 1,500 painted. The guy told me it would cost like ~6800, which sounds like the biggest rip off ever. I mean if it was a brand new TLX or something, sure why not, but for a 2005 Acura TL its just retarded.
I think it was mentioned on the last page or something, but people have got the entire kit for less than 800. If anyone can shed some light on this it would be great
I think it was mentioned on the last page or something, but people have got the entire kit for less than 800. If anyone can shed some light on this it would be great
When my TL-S got totalled he quoted me about 1400 painted for a 4G A-Spec kit (he gets all his stuff from West Side Acura btw). So you might be able to get around your ball park price.
He also charges $350 to install the kit if you're interested.
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#6012
Cruisin'
I honestly don't even know what to tell you guys, I had the talk with the dude during my first block class(still in high school) and I after the conversation I was completely baffled about what just had happened. It kinda went like "6800 dollars for a A-SPEC Kit on a 2005 Acura?!!? ", and the guy was like "yuppp A-spec buddddy" which was then followed by a
But anyways, I shall try to get ahold of Wai and go on from there I suppose. Thanks for everyones help about this thing. Its sad how I was a few years late on the group buy..
But anyways, I shall try to get ahold of Wai and go on from there I suppose. Thanks for everyones help about this thing. Its sad how I was a few years late on the group buy..
#6013
Instructor
I would try calling again or going into one of the dealerships and asking.
theres no way its that much, those parts guys are idiots sometimes.
90% of the time i need to give them the part # or they print out the sheet and i point to which part i want lol
also just install the kit yourself, takes a few hours, super easy stuff
theres no way its that much, those parts guys are idiots sometimes.
90% of the time i need to give them the part # or they print out the sheet and i point to which part i want lol
also just install the kit yourself, takes a few hours, super easy stuff
#6014
Pro
Thread Starter
haha yea I am still on here. Mostly in the off topic section and car talk, work has been slow so i have time to read about useless crap.
No car for me any time soon, gonna stick with the FX for years to come if it stays reliable as it has been. I put just over 60 000km on it in 2 years, spent 400$ in repairs, 200$ of which was my own fault.
Getting married in January so I am looking for a place to buy and have to pay for the wedding. But the gf likes the MDX so in a few years I might pick up one of those for her.
No car for me any time soon, gonna stick with the FX for years to come if it stays reliable as it has been. I put just over 60 000km on it in 2 years, spent 400$ in repairs, 200$ of which was my own fault.
Getting married in January so I am looking for a place to buy and have to pay for the wedding. But the gf likes the MDX so in a few years I might pick up one of those for her.
Oh nice congrats dude! The MDX is a really nice SUV. So many features on the newer models it's impressive.
#6018
Cruisin'
U can try asking Wai from Jasper Autoworks. He worked at West Side Acura for 15 years before opening up his own shop earlier this year which is also located in the west side of the city.
When my TL-S got totalled he quoted me about 1400 painted for a 4G A-Spec kit (he gets all his stuff from West Side Acura btw). So you might be able to get around your ball park price.
He also charges $350 to install the kit if you're interested.
When my TL-S got totalled he quoted me about 1400 painted for a 4G A-Spec kit (he gets all his stuff from West Side Acura btw). So you might be able to get around your ball park price.
He also charges $350 to install the kit if you're interested.
Conclusively, If you want the A-Spec kit as of late 2015 in Canada, best place I guess would be from the states. EndlessRPM or Andy's Autosports.
#6019
haha yea I am still on here. Mostly in the off topic section and car talk, work has been slow so i have time to read about useless crap.
No car for me any time soon, gonna stick with the FX for years to come if it stays reliable as it has been. I put just over 60 000km on it in 2 years, spent 400$ in repairs, 200$ of which was my own fault.
Getting married in January so I am looking for a place to buy and have to pay for the wedding. But the gf likes the MDX so in a few years I might pick up one of those for her.
No car for me any time soon, gonna stick with the FX for years to come if it stays reliable as it has been. I put just over 60 000km on it in 2 years, spent 400$ in repairs, 200$ of which was my own fault.
Getting married in January so I am looking for a place to buy and have to pay for the wedding. But the gf likes the MDX so in a few years I might pick up one of those for her.
Ok so I just got off the phone with Wai, and the best price at the moment is ~3200, Acura would have to search the entire country and ship the parts that are miss-matched in colour, then you would obviously have to paint, mine being Anthracite Metallic.
Conclusively, If you want the A-Spec kit as of late 2015 in Canada, best place I guess would be from the states. EndlessRPM or Andy's Autosports.
Conclusively, If you want the A-Spec kit as of late 2015 in Canada, best place I guess would be from the states. EndlessRPM or Andy's Autosports.
Heeltoe Automotive is where I got my kit as well as my ATLP V2 Quad Exhaust but with the dollar being in the hole right now ordering from the U.S. would be pretty costly.
#6023
Burning Brakes
Update: Goggle says: https://www.reddit.com/r/Edmonton/co...5_in_edmonton/
Last edited by sockpuppet; 01-04-2016 at 12:48 PM.
#6024
Cruisin'
Don't know (sorry), but I'm curious as to why you want it?
Update: Goggle says: https://www.reddit.com/r/Edmonton/co...5_in_edmonton/
Update: Goggle says: https://www.reddit.com/r/Edmonton/co...5_in_edmonton/
I also looked online and by the barrel seems like the only way right now
#6025
Burning Brakes
#6026
hey guys.... been creeping this forum for awhile... just never came around to making an account until now
i have a black 2G tl-s
which i sadly had 3 separate hit and runs while parked where my front and back bumper were either ripped or cracked right off.... Rear left side door also got pretty banged up but have already replaced as well as tail light cover because it got smashed....
so i decided instead of getting oem parts for it to get a bodykit set
just wondering what everyone's thoughts or ideas were on what bodykit i should get?
as well as the best place to get it done or to order to do it myself
i have a black 2G tl-s
which i sadly had 3 separate hit and runs while parked where my front and back bumper were either ripped or cracked right off.... Rear left side door also got pretty banged up but have already replaced as well as tail light cover because it got smashed....
so i decided instead of getting oem parts for it to get a bodykit set
just wondering what everyone's thoughts or ideas were on what bodykit i should get?
as well as the best place to get it done or to order to do it myself
#6027
Suzuka Master
iTrader: (4)
hey guys.... been creeping this forum for awhile... just never came around to making an account until now
i have a black 2G tl-s
which i sadly had 3 separate hit and runs while parked where my front and back bumper were either ripped or cracked right off.... Rear left side door also got pretty banged up but have already replaced as well as tail light cover because it got smashed....
so i decided instead of getting oem parts for it to get a bodykit set
just wondering what everyone's thoughts or ideas were on what bodykit i should get?
as well as the best place to get it done or to order to do it myself
i have a black 2G tl-s
which i sadly had 3 separate hit and runs while parked where my front and back bumper were either ripped or cracked right off.... Rear left side door also got pretty banged up but have already replaced as well as tail light cover because it got smashed....
so i decided instead of getting oem parts for it to get a bodykit set
just wondering what everyone's thoughts or ideas were on what bodykit i should get?
as well as the best place to get it done or to order to do it myself
I am sure they have replicas out there for cheap, I know some company in Quebec is selling them. Google 2G TL replicas a-spec and maybe something pops up.
Sarona (spl?) makes replica OEM lip kit for your vehicle but it's expensive. That means you will still need your OEM bumpers
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#6028
Cruisin'
hey guys.... been creeping this forum for awhile... just never came around to making an account until now
i have a black 2G tl-s
which i sadly had 3 separate hit and runs while parked where my front and back bumper were either ripped or cracked right off.... Rear left side door also got pretty banged up but have already replaced as well as tail light cover because it got smashed....
so i decided instead of getting oem parts for it to get a bodykit set
just wondering what everyone's thoughts or ideas were on what bodykit i should get?
as well as the best place to get it done or to order to do it myself
i have a black 2G tl-s
which i sadly had 3 separate hit and runs while parked where my front and back bumper were either ripped or cracked right off.... Rear left side door also got pretty banged up but have already replaced as well as tail light cover because it got smashed....
so i decided instead of getting oem parts for it to get a bodykit set
just wondering what everyone's thoughts or ideas were on what bodykit i should get?
as well as the best place to get it done or to order to do it myself
I am definitely not trying to bash your car, like you said, it did get hit 3 times. You have to decide if it's worth spending that much money on a new body kit and paint when you could have potentially bought another car for the money.
Additionally, also keep in mind that if you're not ordering from Canada, the CAD dollar is like 0.71 USD right now...it's "said" to go up a bit by march, but who really knows...maybe thats when you should buy it?
#6029
hey guys... thanks for your inputs.
i actually do have 4G TL in black as well as my 2G TL-S.... So don't really need to buy a new vehicle.....
With how horrible Edmonton drivers are i chose to put my 4G away for the winter and drive my 2G as it still runs perfectly.... other than the 3 hits to the body in the last 2 months lol
im in no rush and have no limit to what i spend on getting the body fixed..
i've have my 2G for a few years, it was my first car so it has somewhat sentimental to me which is why i'd like to fix it up and keep it in somewhat decent shape
although i should say i have found a bodykit back bumper here in edmonton already and have ordered the front bumper and side skirts for the matching bodykit so just waiting for them to arrive...
even if bodykits on 2G look ugly; id rather put one on than try find an OEM bumper which is near impossible
i actually do have 4G TL in black as well as my 2G TL-S.... So don't really need to buy a new vehicle.....
With how horrible Edmonton drivers are i chose to put my 4G away for the winter and drive my 2G as it still runs perfectly.... other than the 3 hits to the body in the last 2 months lol
im in no rush and have no limit to what i spend on getting the body fixed..
i've have my 2G for a few years, it was my first car so it has somewhat sentimental to me which is why i'd like to fix it up and keep it in somewhat decent shape
although i should say i have found a bodykit back bumper here in edmonton already and have ordered the front bumper and side skirts for the matching bodykit so just waiting for them to arrive...
even if bodykits on 2G look ugly; id rather put one on than try find an OEM bumper which is near impossible
#6030
Suzuka Master
iTrader: (4)
hey guys... thanks for your inputs.
i actually do have 4G TL in black as well as my 2G TL-S.... So don't really need to buy a new vehicle.....
With how horrible Edmonton drivers are i chose to put my 4G away for the winter and drive my 2G as it still runs perfectly.... other than the 3 hits to the body in the last 2 months lol
im in no rush and have no limit to what i spend on getting the body fixed..
i've have my 2G for a few years, it was my first car so it has somewhat sentimental to me which is why i'd like to fix it up and keep it in somewhat decent shape
although i should say i have found a bodykit back bumper here in edmonton already and have ordered the front bumper and side skirts for the matching bodykit so just waiting for them to arrive...
even if bodykits on 2G look ugly; id rather put one on than try find an OEM bumper which is near impossible
i actually do have 4G TL in black as well as my 2G TL-S.... So don't really need to buy a new vehicle.....
With how horrible Edmonton drivers are i chose to put my 4G away for the winter and drive my 2G as it still runs perfectly.... other than the 3 hits to the body in the last 2 months lol
im in no rush and have no limit to what i spend on getting the body fixed..
i've have my 2G for a few years, it was my first car so it has somewhat sentimental to me which is why i'd like to fix it up and keep it in somewhat decent shape
although i should say i have found a bodykit back bumper here in edmonton already and have ordered the front bumper and side skirts for the matching bodykit so just waiting for them to arrive...
even if bodykits on 2G look ugly; id rather put one on than try find an OEM bumper which is near impossible
What body kit did you get if you don't mind me asking?
#6032
Suzuka Master
iTrader: (4)
you replace it with a 06-07 V6 accord one. I found some across alberta, from 500-900$ with really low KM and there is a thread in 2G section on what needs to be done. + add some fluids and gaskets and you're good to go.
Also videos on youtube of how to remove and replace the tranny, and the thread tells you what parts need to be swapped over from the TL tranny. It's just a harness or 2 and a filter or something. Guys have done it in their garages with a car jack only and basic tools.
Why do you ask? Looking for a new DD as the 4G is a show car now? haha
Also videos on youtube of how to remove and replace the tranny, and the thread tells you what parts need to be swapped over from the TL tranny. It's just a harness or 2 and a filter or something. Guys have done it in their garages with a car jack only and basic tools.
Why do you ask? Looking for a new DD as the 4G is a show car now? haha
#6035
Pro
Thread Starter
#6039
#6040
Springs
Anyone wanna buy Tein S-tech springs? I bought them this summer with intend on lowering but I've decided against it. Its still in the box and never been used. I'll be selling them for 230 OBO, let me know.