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#150 of 179 Re: Question [rihoops] by jfciii70 Dec 23, 2005 (9:25 pm)
Replying to: rihoops (Dec 23, 2005 1:22 pm) Dont know about Acura,but was in Best Buy last night and noticed they are now installing a bluetooth kit for cars at around $400.
#151 of 179 TSX A-Spec? by rdamon2 Dec 27, 2005 (8:41 pm)
The brochure for the 2006 TSX lists an A-Spec performance package as an available option. There are several items included, which can be purchased separately. I would like to know if anyone knows anything about the sport suspension system (one of the A-Spec options). What does it cost (I've asked a local dealer, but he hasn't gotten the information to me yet) and what is the effect on handling. Anybody have it? Is it a worthwhile option? I test drove a 2005 TSX today (they didn't have any 2006 6 speed manuals in stock). Seemed to handle quite well. I wonder how much better (worse?) the sport suspension system would make it. Replies to this message: johnny420 (Dec 28, 2005 11:35 am) rdamon2 (Jan 02, 2006 3:29 pm) hox (Jan 16, 2006 3:03 pm) and 1 more...
#152 of 179 Re: TSX A-Spec? [rdamon2] by johnny420 Dec 28, 2005 (11:35 am)
Replying to: rdamon2 (Dec 27, 2005 8:41 pm) You can get the A-Spec suspension for as little as $600 on the web. It's closer to $800-900 from the dealer. Either way, it's an OEM part and carries full factory warranty.   This is for '04-'05's. Not sure if pricing has changed for '06, but I suspect not.   By all accounts, the A-Spec suspension reduces body roll in turns and nose dive on braking, with little penalty to ride quality (I believe it's about 10% stiffer than stock). Quick transitons are also improved. This versus aftermarket coilovers, which are quite a bit stiffer, though adjustable, and lower ride height over two inches. The A-Spec drops the car ~one inch.   The stock TSX does handle very well, especially given the limitations of the OEM tires. The A-Spec only enhances the TSX's good handling and makes it that much sharper.   Really, you would probably be better off upgrading the tires first, drive them for awhile, then determine if you still want to upgrade the supension.   One nice thing about the A-Spec is that it is designed by Acura for the TSX. No incompatability issues. Replies to this message: rdamon2 (Jan 02, 2006 3:29 pm) hox (Jan 16, 2006 3:03 pm) johnny420 (Jan 17, 2006 7:44 am)
#153 of 179 Re: TSX A-Spec? [johnny420] by rdamon2 Jan 02, 2006 (3:29 pm)
Replying to: johnny420 (Dec 28, 2005 11:35 am) Thanks for your comments. I am leaning towards your recommendation of taking the car as it is and then determining later if I would like the A-Spec suspension. Dealer said it would be about $800. These cars seem somewhat hard to find, particularly if you care about what color you want, and if you insist on manual transmission. Dealers tell me it may take a while to get what I want. Whereas they seem to have plenty of TLs. Replies to this message: hox (Jan 16, 2006 3:03 pm) johnny420 (Jan 17, 2006 7:44 am)
#154 of 179 Re: TSX A-Spec? [rdamon2] by hox Jan 16, 2006 (3:03 pm)
Replying to: rdamon2 (Jan 02, 2006 3:29 pm) Considering a 2005 TSX with a full A-Spec kit on it? It has shiny wheels and dresses up the vehicle. The only change to performance is the suspension.   I'd appreciate your feedback on the A-Spec's value in the market place for resale. For me, the suspension is all that I really need.   Thanks for the input!     Hox Replies to this message: johnny420 (Jan 17, 2006 7:44 am)
#155 of 179 Re: TSX A-Spec? [hox] by johnny420 Jan 17, 2006 (7:44 am)
Replying to: hox (Jan 16, 2006 3:03 pm) I wouldn't bank on the full A-Spec kit adding anything to your resale price. At roughly $4500, it's not a very good value, IMO.   The good news is, if all you want are the suspension bits, they can be purchased separately from the body kit for as little as $600 on the web.
#156 of 179 Wing by gotstarbuck Jan 24, 2006 (8:15 pm)
I just add a wing on my 06 TSX and I really don't like it. As a result, I have couple of question.... 1) Do you guys think I can order a lip wing and it will look better? 2) If I take the wing off, how much it is to fix the holes?   Any idea will be greatful! Thanks! Replies to this message: xplorx4 (Jan 25, 2006 12:49 pm) johnny420 (Jan 25, 2006 3:23 pm)
#157 of 179 Re: Wing [gotstarbuck] by xplorx4 Jan 25, 2006 (12:49 pm)
Replying to: gotstarbuck (Jan 24, 2006 8:15 pm) 1) Not sure how much better or worse a lip wing will look compared to the wing spoiler. 2) Repairing the holes will cost probably $500-$700
#158 of 179 Re: Wing [gotstarbuck] by johnny420 Jan 25, 2006 (3:23 pm)
Replying to: gotstarbuck (Jan 24, 2006 8:15 pm) The lip spoiler will definitely be more understated in appearance. I generally don't like wings on street cars, but I think the lip looks pretty good on the TSX.

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