2021 Acura TLX A-Spec - Installing OEM Accessory Underbody Kit (Episode 4)

In this episode of this series, our team will be installing the OEM Acura Accessory Underbody kit on our TLX project.
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[@ahcgarage]

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[@battosaijenkins946]

@AHC Garage, Jeezus christ man. You guys put so much care and attention to each of your projects it's amazing quality and should have wayyyyy more subscribers and viewers... So sick!! 🙌🙌

[@bryantebarclift8346]

That Acura & color is fucking 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JBaek24]

I always love Honda’s factory lips. It’s almost like they design the cars with the additions in mind

[@ahcgarage]

Agreed!!

[@annakquinn7084]

Too bad the didn’t make anything for Accord 10th

[@bluechox]

Yea drilling into the bumpers, they had that in mind to make everyone do

[@SpinachLeaf]

@@bluechox with all the Civics that have been riced out over the years I'd say at least a little...

[@PhongTran1981]

Is it possible to install without having to remove the bumper?

[@tylerdurden347]

the car looks great!! excellent job.... i hope the Type S looks that good when it finally hits the showrooms.

[@ahcgarage]

I hope so too!

[@fridaynight9320]

Can you do a video on installing illuminated door sills on the new TLX? Thanks a lot, love your contents btw!

[@ahcgarage]

Coming soon!

[@fridaynight9320]

@@ahcgarage subscribed and can’t wait!!

[@JasonCrazyjAnderson]

how do you guys release the sides of the front bumper near the wheel well and headlights? I tried pulling on it, and was afraid of breaking it. FML.

[@ahcgarage]

It’s holding by taps and clips. It will take some courage to pull off from the taps

[@cnbhold]

Schedule me in! What is the cost for labor, wheels, kit, and suspension upgrades? If installed by the dealership is the factory warranty still good on the vehicle? If the factory warranty is still good, I will schedule an appointment with you ASAP. Any feedback would be GREAT!!

[@ahcgarage]

Shoot us an email: [e-mail]

[@cristianjimenez3657]

Where there marks on the bumper that show you were to drill or did you have to measure? Great job on the car also.

[@ahcgarage]

It has the marking on the inside of the OEM bumper. The factory instruction also a great tool for this project. We have another video that has more detail steps on how to install this kit. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4Wan3-Me9uYrrM

[@cristianjimenez3657]

@@ahcgarage thanks, looking forward to the next video.

[@mogulme6190]

Can someone start tuning these

[@ahcgarage]

Wont be too long for ours

[@youngcinna6141]

Can this go on advance also or only a spec ?

[@leonardnose5695]

Such a beautiful car, i love that color.

[@ahcgarage]

We agree!

[@chickenricesteak541]

Copying Lexus with their ultrasonic blue mica 2.0 lol

[@4cylfreak46]

Damn you Honda for having to remove the entire front end to add those little front pieces! totally unnecessary

[@toite3x3ninjah]

That was a lot of clips and skews lol

[@Powersproductions130]

Those are some fancy JDM zip ties that hold the bumper extensions on. lol

[@ahcgarage]

Ha!

[@GS-sm3jo]

Really appreciate your high level of detail and craftsmanship.👍🏻

[@ahcgarage]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@civicpride1986]

This car looks amazing.. very good choice of modifications.. just perfect the way it looks..

[@ahcgarage]

Thank you 😊🙏🏼

[@SonnySinghGlobal]

Agreed. Didn’t go over bird for throat fast and f look lol

[@ezekielrodriguez6945]

On the fence about these, I have a black a-spec and just not too sure how much more it’d add to it. Kit is beautiful but wish I could find a vid or pic on how a black tlx would look with the kit installed.

[@narinchhem1222]

Imagine what you guys can do on the TLX Type S 🤔

[@ahcgarage]

We can’t wait

[@dadas2170]

@@ahcgarage I can't wait!!!

[@ahcgarage]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@Mechadondada]

I was thinking the same.

[@bukdavid509]

Wait.. I thought this was a Type S.

[@emmanlays5443]

It's disgusting to see how perfect things play out when you watch these kind of videos but yet when you take your car to go get service the people that service your car disrespect your car and leave imperfections on your car. It also amazes me how people like to act a certain way when they're being watched and when they're not being watched they get extremely careless. that goes for everybody that deals with cars. Especially in Seattle Washington a lot of the auto body people and the mechanics are prejudice and the car dealerships as well.

[@ahcgarage]

Sorry to hear to poor experiences from your local area. We are sure you will find a good service facility that you can trust in the future

[@MohdHasan-mh7cl]

Absolutely agree with you.

[@d1sturb3d119]

Well when a person's work time is built around getting the most done in the shortest time you get shitty work like that. I've realized that to get better quality work you either pay generously for the time someone spends or you DIY. Suffice to say after DIYing for years its really hard for me to actually take my car in now. I just never feel like someone will dedicate the time for the job. And depending on how fast one drives that can be unnerving.

[@mrvang8077]

Id just cut them off completely and go find myself a reputable and unshady bodyshop and dealer to work on my car instead.

[@todapower82]

maybe a Stoptech BBK kit?

[@balancemode4112]

Back then in the 2000s Honda makes the best looking Genuine OEM Honda Modulo body kits & lips, now they’re killing it, better and better i’m in Love❤️

[@ahcgarage]

Indeed!!

[@rubenfabela9285]

Shouldn’t the Aspec already come with this standard??? 😯🤔💯🤷🏾‍♂️

[@ahcgarage]

Would be nice 👍🏼

[@rubenfabela9285]

@@ahcgarage I had a 2004 Acura TL with the Aspec package that already came with the kit. I’m guessing Acura has changed their ways 🤔🤷🏾‍♂️

[@MrRdoc94]

Totally just realized you’re the same guy who did the type s series, awesome content!

[@ahcgarage]

Thank you!!

[@JohnWD40TC02]

Great job as always guys you work together like a well oiled machine, that's one beautiful looking car 🙏🙏👊👍

[@ahcgarage]

Thank you John

[@TheReapersSon]

With this TLX, at least Honda produced a good looking performance sedan, because after the Civic Type-R I was about ready to throw in the towel. Seeing that yellow Type-R in the background just gets me even angrier at what could have been. Why, Honda? Why make your top performance model look like it had a freeway collision with a Gundam? Now if only Honda would throw us enthusiasts a bone and make the TLX-A Spec in a Manual. I'll probably be dead in the ground before this happens.

[@carloschaqui8234]

Looks AWESOME!!! All is missing is a set of quad tips.

[@ahcgarage]

Agreed!!

[@rsx_chucky5397]

Hopefully the type-s gets quad tips

[@ahcgarage]

It will

[@justdee2457]

I would not drill my bumpers for these.. Nope!

[@-PR0METHEUS-]

Wow this looks so clean!! Definitely ordering one and the kit, would look great next to my 2020 NSX until my 2021 arrives.

[@ahcgarage]

Right on!

[@jamfamreptiles1286]

A-SPEC should come with this from the factory and not as an add on in my opinion.

[@randomlybruh]

Where can I find this bodykit? I'm guessing the dealership?

[@NeutralGenericUser]

It's a subtle, but amazing change. I love the new TLX (especially in that stunning blue) and this series! The mods you guys made to this car are perfect!

[@ahcgarage]

Thanks for the compliments and watching our video

[@xatrusk8erx1]

This thing is beautiful. I love everything about it

[@ahcgarage]

Much appreciated it

[@MH-im4oh]

Is that low profile tires really needed on a 2.0? Looks great but how is the ride quality?

[@ahcgarage]

Car rides surprisingly well

[@MH-im4oh]

@@ahcgarage Looks so much better! Acura is so lacking in good wheel design. The OEM is so underwhelming...

[@jtjtrs8806]

I remember my TL was so clean , but there's was always something I thought was missing, rear wheel drive ! But this is nice 👌

[@BigDraco88]

need some new breaks and quad exhaust tips

[@ahcgarage]

Working on it!

[@NewDesignVinylGraphics]

What a sweet car, I have an f30 335i But I’d love an A-spec tlx or even Ilx, I work with this guy and he fuckin roasts these things, I’m like bruh u drive an old ass civic and he says it’s better 😂😂 like how tf you gonna say this car is ugly?

[@ahcgarage]

Ha!

[@TheHoth1]

The undercarriage of this car is gonna make friends with all the driveways and curbs. Yup, it’s gonna leave a mark;)

[@stealthg35infiniti94]

I know the feeling, my G35 aftermarket front lip kisses the ground on steep changes of pavement...Luckily I left it unpainted gloss black so the bottom scratches are noticeable...Generally, aero ground effect kits are beautiful, but extreme care must be used for a daily driver.

[@michaelhorner4011]

Plastic fantastic ..... hold my water bottle

[@Scallywag94]

Any pics of this bad boy? this would be perfect upgrade from a 2017 accord

[@FabienTeulieres93]

This is just glorious. The TLX looks incredible with these mods.

[@ahcgarage]

Cheers!!!

[@marvinarevalo4954]

Question Can u run the type s lip and the front underbody spoiler at the same time or can u only use one I have a 23 aspec and looking in to getting both but don’t know if u can run both on the car

[@ahcgarage]

We have not done it, but have seen other folks done it to their TLX

[@VLTNMADEYOUDOIT]

Can the rear splash guard coexist with the rear underbody spoiler? My guess is no but figured i'd ask the community.

[@ahcgarage]

Unfortunately not

[@lordxenu1723]

Looks real good! Is this the 2.0L Turbo out of the Accord mated to a 10-Spd Auto? Some suggestions; (1) Civic Type-R Turbo swap and tune (2) powder-coat the stock exhaust tips gloss black (3) with those new Vosssen 20s, the brakes look super tiny...needs some brembos.

[@ahcgarage]

The powertrain is very similar to the Accord. Great suggestion!

[@michaelreyes5840]

Do u guys do upgrades/mods for customers?

[@VachOrd]

Looks sharp for sure ,but 2 major things missing exterrior wise... Quad tips and bigger brakes with 6 pot brembos... Stock brakes with this wheels .. hell no !!!!

[@ahcgarage]

Point taken

[@carguyslifestyle8578]

I love it looks much better when it’s lower and new wheels and that kit made it stand out better too. Gave me ideas lol. Plus that color love the color.

[@ahcgarage]

Glad you like it!

[@Striker50_]

GORGEOUS car. Acura absolutely ruined it by having atrocious rear passenger space. I had the Acura Salesman sit in the front. He is 5'8''. I am 6'3'' and sat behind him. My knees were smashed against the seat plastic. At the end of the day this is a SEDAN. A large one too. Make an RSX if you want sports car feel

[@rolexr]

Looking awesome - a bit like the ALFA Giulia. Great car - but not for Europe. That´s what I don´t understand....

[@ahcgarage]

Good Point

[@KardiFan2000]

That kit goes SO well with the lines of the car...great work!

[@ahcgarage]

Thanks a lot

[@Victic005]

It needs brembo brakes. And now it's an opportunity to cut out all those fake vents to make it into a real function vents.

[@ahcgarage]

Indeed!!

[@dennymahardika]

Donnie yen.. is that you!?

[@ahcgarage]

Ha!

[@michaelgrefteter8712]

Unbelievable beautiful car only the wheels in silver the car looks way better or some BBS LM wheels

[@ahcgarage]

We might switch out later on

[@PhongTran1981]

What's the total cost for all these mods?

[@bbbt8090]

Acura is back in business! Im a Dad now so I hope to trade in my Mdx Hybrid for the Mdx Type-S

[@ahcgarage]

Yes!!

[@XxBLOODSTRIKERxX41]

Man i have to say it, you guys have excellent taste, love everything about this build and the previous ones so far 🔥

[@ahcgarage]

Thanks a lot. Means a lot to us

[@XxBLOODSTRIKERxX41]

@@ahcgarage No problem bro, the Acura TL build is my personal favorite since i own one currently so yeah, keep it up guys 🤙

[@ahcgarage]

👊🏼👊🏼

[@vincentdidonato1737]

I am thinking of doing the front and the sides. Do you think it will still look great without the rear??

[@ahcgarage]

The rear actually flows with the side under spoiler

[@gregkollaeg2365]

Looks like a Alfa Romeo Giulia to me😇

[@30minforasn]

Honda and Acura staying true to their roots. Nothing better than an optional OEM factory lip kit.

[@ahcgarage]

Facts!!!

[@erickmatos6793]

Can I run the same rims and tires well without the Coilovers ? Or just an inch drop?

[@ahcgarage]

Yes

[@ianbuenviaje3506]

I was just curious to know if I can order a TLX with all these parts on it already from Acura Pembroke Pines?

[@ahcgarage]

Sure thing

[@pebblez_]

these dudes be like "eww a honda"

[@blairakana9984]

Way too much work just to add those accessories. I give These guys a lot of credit

[@ahcgarage]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@Ziets]

Does your main screen ever cut out and stop music and restart and such? Mines a lemon lol.

[@ahcgarage]

We haven’t notice it

[@truudat]

damnnn that’s beautiful

[@ahcgarage]

Thank you!!

[@iamsam8446]

Looks cool, but knowing how much Vossens wheels, coil overs, Toyo low profiles, and underbody kit cost, this is all just "look fast" rather than "go fast" for this 4 banger. Yes, it has almost 300 hp, but wait for the turbo V6.

[@goldie260]

it needs a tint and drilled / slotted rotors... I have the 3.7 awd to 2013 white...

[@ahcgarage]

That's a great car

[@daniellanzotti2391]

Please guys...before you do anymore mods...Tint those windows!

[@ahcgarage]

In the works

[@jhelmsing]

Came because the new TLX looks badass, stayed because the ITR in the background looks badass.

[@ahcgarage]

Cheers!!

[@stevennguyen3240]

Don't know bout yall, but damn that's a clean Integra in the back

[@ahcgarage]

Great catch!!

[@69BRT19]

Nicely done. Still keeps an elegant luxury look with a sporty appeal. Definitely catches the eye of the car enthusiasts. The new type s comes close to this look from the factory to include those y spoke wheel option. My hats off to you guys. Great job!

[@ahcgarage]

Much appreciated!

[@em2latinkid134]

Should have been RWD...

[@jonahphillips4460]

Will those front pieces also fit on the type s with the OEM Lip on there?

[@ahcgarage]

We have not done that yet

[@Youainthim86]

This is literally the ultimate daily driver.

[@ahcgarage]

Couldn't agree more

[@erickmatos6793]

Do you guys recommend or think is good to do this with the SH AWD?

[@ahcgarage]

We have done this setup on a few SH-AWD TLXs, no issue at all

[@mrvang8077]

Where you guys located at? I live in sacramento california.

[@ahcgarage]

We are in south Florida

[@digitalphury26]

I would love to see exhaust install on this beast.

[@ahcgarage]

We are looking into options

[@subkarpaty]

nice car TLX and maxima also

[@zukanlachifow7286]

Why does not honda sell this model in Thailand?🇹🇭😤 nice car

[@ahcgarage]

They should

[@scottpreston4021]

You guys do some great work. I’ve had my type s since November and I love watching y’all’s videos.

[@ahcgarage]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@MegaLeonidovich]

On my way to your dealer lot to drop some cash on the new TLX

[@ahcgarage]

Early congrats!!

[@Oneslowsi]

I wonder if nsx calipers or civic type r calipers bolt on? 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@ahcgarage]

TLX Type-S will be out soon. That should be a direct bolt on

[@khansok5893]

Looks hella sick!! Perfect Respect from Canada

[@ahcgarage]

Appreciate it!!

[@reysdatnig]

I have a Type S and planning on putting the front underbody spoiler. Are those same guide drill hole on the type s as well. Pls give me some in sight. Dealer wont install because its not for the type s they say. Only aspec already did side skirts n rear. Pls help

[@ahcgarage]

The bumpers are the same between the 2 models

[@reysdatnig]

@@ahcgarage I actually got it done yesterday. I said F it n took of the bumper n got it done. Your videos help out a-lot. 100% wouldn’t have done it without the help of your videos. So thanks a million

[@davidphanh]

That ITR probably cost more than this new tlx+ oem kit

[@ahcgarage]

That's definitely some truth to that

[@visahanravindran3555]

New exhaust maybe????

[@BrianF2668]

have you guys every installed the smoked oem rear emblem yet ? If so. how did you do it ?

[@lgt304]

Everything looks killer minus the front think they could have provided a whole front lip not just clip on lower canards . Sideskirts and rear looks 👌

[@t4routdoors799]

Why didn't they put a big brake system on this one...

[@ahcgarage]

Because it's not the performance version. The upcoming Type-S will comes standard with Brembo

[@jason82180]

What do you charge to install the tlx underbody kit?

[@ahcgarage]

Shoot us an email: [e-mail]

[@KGX470]

do those parts come painted from the factory when ordered?

[@ahcgarage]

Yes they do

[@DravenSlaven]

What are the specs of the rims? As in offset, mainly

[@ahcgarage]

Front 20x9 +35 and Rear 20x10.5 +42

[@raiders1846]

Need a bigger tire

[@frankienieves5124]

I will love to work in this shop so many Kool projects waiting to see a rdx a-spec on the channel 🤯✌️

[@ahcgarage]

It’s a heaven for us too. RDX coming soon

[@94b20gsr]

Same here, that's what I've got!

[@CrazeyP]

It’s a great looking car but shame they didn’t put a v6 in it

[@Snake-eyez97]

I was thinking of an infinti q50 sport but the acura tlx aspec might be my next car

[@AK-ug1md]

How the hell did y’all know where to drill the holes?

[@ahcgarage]

It has the marking on the inside of the OEM bumper. The factory instruction also a great tool for this project. We have another video that has more detail steps on how to install this kit. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4Wan3-Me9uYrrM

[@hectorgarcia8744]

What are the size of the vossen wheels??? 20x??

[@ahcgarage]

20x9 and 20x10.5

[@jp554731]

Hey guys, got a question for you. Do you know if the UA4 and UA5 Rigid collars will work for a 2003 CL 6spd manual Type S? I’m always hearing that the CL is just a 2 door TL. Wanna put some spoon rigid collars on my CL. Thanks!

[@ahcgarage]

Unfortunately we don’t have an answer for that

[@mylifebymikechioco3604]

Where’s the link for the underbody kit?

[@ahcgarage]

They are available at your local Acura dealership

[@emersontan]

You guys are awesome...love that TLX set-up...

[@ahcgarage]

Thanks very much!!

[@blairakana9984]

Wow these guys aren’t afraid of ruining somebody’s brand new bumper by drilling holes in it. What if their measurements are wrong or they end up breaking off a tab on the bumper when they pull it off. Anything can happen and I give these guys credit. I personally wouldn’t want them to take apart my whole bumper to put on the accessories and risk ruining my nice new car. That’s a daring task.

[@ahcgarage]

Thank you

[@ドリーム-n5i]

Clean but I’m not a fan of the exhaust tips lol

[@ahcgarage]

Fair enough!