everyone see the new aspec TL?

 

'Acura Factory Performance' Renamed A-SPEC
High Performance Package for 2004 TL Debuts at SEMA

From Honda Public Relations

LAS VEGAS, NOV. 4 - Acura is re-launching its Acura Factory Performance program as Acura A-SPEC, the company announced at SEMA. When launching the program at last year's SEMA show with the announcement of a performance kit for the Acura RSX Type-S, Acura called the program Acura Factory Performance. The name change was made to brand Acura's program and differentiate it from Honda Factory Performance, a similar program for Honda vehicles.

"A-SPEC stands for the highest level of quality and engineering, and more accurately reflects the standard we're striving for with our high performance accessory package program," said Jim Roach, American Honda vice president of the Parts Division.

Acura announced that an A-SPEC kit for the 2004 TL will be available this month. The kit features track-tuned shocks and springs that lower the car by approximately one inch. These suspension modifications combine with performance brake pads (on automatic transmission-equipped models) 18x8.5 alloy wheels fitting with Yokohama high performance tires to provide a firm, aggressive driving experience while still maintaining comfort during every day driving. A deck lid (or rear wing) spoiler and aero kit are also included. Both are manufactured to match factory-molded components and are color matched to factory specifications.

Although an MSRP for the package has not yet been determined, it will be priced at approximately $5,000 not including installation. Like all A-SPEC kits, the TL performance package must be installed by an authorized Acura dealer and will be covered under a full factory warranty.

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

 

pic no work......

 

 

When will this be available? The local dealer hasn't a clue. Also, local dealer is saying that the a-spec is for the manual, not the auto as "quoted" in this thread. Which is it? The Manual already comes with the Brembo's so it makes sense to add it to the auto but I don't really think of an auto as a performance trany (except in the Benz's).

 

Those wheels would look better on an Element. Just my opionion.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vtec65 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Those wheels would look better on an Element. Just my opionion.</TD></TR></TABLE>
The SEMA element concept has chrome versions of those wheels

 

I love the new TL's, I like the tails alot better than the TSX
There's a white one in my parents' neighboorhood