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?

[@GS-sm3jo]

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

[@ahcgarage]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@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!!

[@leonardnose5695]

Such a beautiful car, i love that color.

[@ahcgarage]

We agree!

[@chickenricesteak541]

Copying Lexus with their ultrasonic blue mica 2.0 lol

[@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

[@30minforasn]

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

[@ahcgarage]

Facts!!!

[@Powersproductions130]

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

[@ahcgarage]

Ha!

[@FabienTeulieres93]

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

[@ahcgarage]

Cheers!!!

[@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

[@ERodriguez21]

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.

[@MrRdoc94]

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

[@ahcgarage]

Thank you!!

[@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

[@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 👌

[@Mr-qy1vt]

I dam neared cried watching that drill go threw them bumpers like that...The kit is 🔥💯🤙

[@ahcgarage]

It's hard to see but they are engineered to perfection once the lip is installed.

[@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!

[@lkae4]

Acura did a beast of a job engineering this car. Great video.

[@ahcgarage]

Couldn't agree more. Thank for watching

[@-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!

[@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!

[@Sleepr56]

Happy to see Acura bringing back an OE lip kit. Looks great.

[@ahcgarage]

A great looking kit at that. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@JohnWD40TC02]

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

[@ahcgarage]

Thank you John

[@KardiFan2000]

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

[@ahcgarage]

Thanks a lot

[@jhelmsing]

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

[@ahcgarage]

Cheers!!

[@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]

👊🏼👊🏼

[@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!

[@stecky2010]

Type s is going to be so dope w the same simple additions

[@ahcgarage]

Indeed!!

[@Youainthim86]

This is literally the ultimate daily driver.

[@ahcgarage]

Couldn't agree more

[@xatrusk8erx1]

This thing is beautiful. I love everything about it

[@ahcgarage]

Much appreciated it

[@wholespeed]

Great to see this level of attention to detail that is so hard to come by these days. Cheers!

[@ahcgarage]

Many thanks!

[@francisnunez8523]

I lost some love for the TL over these past few years but I just gained it all back with this build it’s beautiful for sure especially how you guys put it together! Best of luck.

[@ahcgarage]

Welcome back! Thanks for your support!!

[@eli25jk70]

The TLX gaining some popularity, cant wait for engine mods!

[@ahcgarage]

Right on!!!

[@rookietoprobuildz]

Amazing how a few mods completely transformed the car 🔥

[@ahcgarage]

Agreed!!

[@lexusrcflover9175]

My God this thing looks beautiful..the color spec...the wheels..the gloss of the paint ...the shape of the car..what a bad ride..can't wait to see the Type S in this same spec with some exhaust work..this things pretty

[@ahcgarage]

Thank you!!

[@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.

[@accuratein04]

I think that thing looks amazing and I appreciate you guys taking the time to make this possible.

[@ahcgarage]

Thanks for watching and support

[@jerryreid813]

Beautiful vehicle. Now, I am definitely looking forward to the Type S.

[@ahcgarage]

Thank you. Glad you are giving thoughts on the upcoming Type-S

[@jboxx23]

You made me buy this car. Should be delivered tomorrow. Got the OEM kit installed at the dealership and it wasn't cheap.

[@ahcgarage]

Congrats on the new purchase

[@TheMindfulSkater]

It just gets better and better

[@ahcgarage]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@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!

[@jasondebraux6695]

Man y'all been killing the content lately! This looks GREAT!!

[@ahcgarage]

Always improving and put out interesting contents for all of you. Thanks of the support

[@hanwaisproperty]

Looks great! I know modifications to make the car just yours is a rush for some but from economy point of view, if you're spending all that additional money on A-Spec, doesn't it make sense to just get Type S with all the kits come already with more power?

[@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!

[@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!!

[@khansok5893]

Looks hella sick!! Perfect Respect from Canada

[@ahcgarage]

Appreciate 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...

[@todapower82]

maybe a Stoptech BBK kit?

[@JWheelman]

You guys make it look so easy! Top notch results , I recently got a white tech package. On the fence about adding

[@ahcgarage]

Great pickup, congrats!!

[@emersontan]

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

[@ahcgarage]

Thanks very much!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@cristal1956]

Those tires are sick 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@ahcgarage]

Yes!!

[@JustEnufCustoms]

This is a beautiful car. Whole new look after was done, wow. ✌

[@ahcgarage]

Thank you.

[@professor_goodfeels]

Stunning absolutely stunning you guys did fantastic work!!!! 👏

[@ahcgarage]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@BK_2016sr5]

Your accent is cool and videos amazing hd! Feels like a real Japanese tuning professional.

[@ahcgarage]

Thanks! 😃

[@stevennguyen3240]

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

[@ahcgarage]

Great catch!!

[@apexpredator3129]

I swear if im ever able to buy a 21 tlx i will be set for life

[@ahcgarage]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@deansmith8218]

The TLX does look really nice, unfortunately Honda did not bring an bigger brake package considering it is an A-Spec,.. Honda always dropping the ball, would like to see what other performance parts from the Honda part bin can be installed.... Great content....!!!

[@ahcgarage]

Thanks for watching

[@georgegomez7173]

Damn, body kits and rims looked good on TLX A-Spec!!!!

[@ahcgarage]

We love the new look too

[@BrianF2668]

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

[@KealeyOnCars]

Looks amazing! Really making me want a TLX now

[@ahcgarage]

Go for it!

[@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]

[@kamnand3923]

What a beauty. Awesome work guys

[@ahcgarage]

Thanks a ton!

[@pedrolomaneja]

Wow, that TLX looks fantastic! Love that Phoenix Yellow Type R too! Nice video, subscribed!

[@ahcgarage]

Thanks and welcome

[@728GT]

That blue is wonderful

[@ahcgarage]

Right on!!

[@Scallywag94]

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

[@mikeb7258]

Thank you very much for this video guys. Very well done. I'm getting a TLX type-s next month and I definitely want to put the OEM body kit on right away, but I don't want to be the guinea pig at the dealer. Hopefully the type-s kit won't be too different.

[@ahcgarage]

Congrats on your upcoming purchase 🙌🏼

[@Rubicon14]

That tlx looks sick with that kit🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ahcgarage]

Indeed!!

[@Chiefbuddha]

This is the color I want to repaint my Evo X in.

[@ahcgarage]

Awesome!!

[@juliodg2139]

to complete the job, install bbk stoptech yellow 👌

[@Snake-eyez97]

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

[@notiwavess]

Hey man nice car !! I also got a 2021 Acura TLX where do you get your parts from ? Also by any chance do you know if the airlift bags for a 2020 TLX fit on the 2021 ? Thanks

[@ahcgarage]

Shoot us an email: [e-mail]

[@notiwavess]

@@ahcgarage will do !

[@joseespinal8900]

I was so excited about this built, they literally let this die.

[@ahcgarage]

How so?

[@joseespinal8900]

@@ahcgarage just thought you did but now I see y’all coming out with a new episode. Can’t wait.

[@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

[@jamfamreptiles1286]

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

[@paoge303]

I have the same exact car and color, love that oem underbody kit. Was wondering where I can purchase that?

[@ahcgarage]

Underbody kit can be purchased at your local Acura dealership

[@g.dubyou6263]

Changs the whole look of the car.

[@hueynguyen85]

I'm getting serious alfa romeo giulia quadrifoglio vibes from this... especially the rear. and not saying that's a bad thing.. i love that car!

[@ahcgarage]

Good point

[@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 👌

[@Nrvct]

You guys did a great and clean job 💎

[@ahcgarage]

Thanks a lot

[@DemocracyRocks]

Do you think just getting the side underbody spoiler would be good? Would it looked mismatched without getting the rear and back?

[@ahcgarage]

It will probably looks odd with just the side skirts

[@scottpreston4021]

Love the car. Got one on order. Does it have any issues with speed bumps ?

[@ahcgarage]

No issue at all

[@scottpreston4021]

@@ahcgarage thanks for responding. I really needed that information. Nice video

[@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 🤔🤷🏾‍♂️

[@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!!

[@MSerr-ki3xj]

Need to see a set up like this on a new Accord .

[@ahcgarage]

Yes!!

[@jcruise876]

This looks pretty sharp, i saw a none aspec trim and it looked pretty basic, even more basic than the previous gen

[@ahcgarage]

By adding some wheels and bodykit on the base model, it will totally transform the car

[@jcruise876]

@@ahcgarage vut this definitely looks stunning after the mods. Whats the offset on the wheels?

[@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.

[@KantstandlamGarage]

Looking sooo good Mike.

[@ahcgarage]

Thank you Lam

[@michaelreyes5840]

Do u guys do upgrades/mods for customers?

[@jcsdesign]

The TLX is looking super OEM +. It's begging for some window tint. How about some big brake kit for a future episode?

[@ahcgarage]

It’s funny that you mentioned that, we usually have all of our car tinted since we are in Florida. But we wanted to try out the “fishbowl” look. We might do the window tint later on and change out that look. As for the BBK, we are seeking the Type-S Brembo upgrade. Haven’t found a company that offers BBK for 2021+ TLX yet

[@steveng7636]

I would paint the rims gloss black to match the rest

[@davidwan247]

Car looks fantastic. I noticed you went with a +42 offset on these HF-5s, but you spec’ed +35 for the HF-3s that you put on the other blue A-Spec a couple of months back. Can you shed some light on the thinking behind those two decisions? Edit: I guess it’s possible you went +42 only on the rear wheels?

[@ahcgarage]

So with the drop along with lower profile tires, we were able to do (rear) 20x10.5 +42 running 275/30/20 tires while the stock height setup was 20x9 +35 with 255/35/20 tires all around

[@davidwan247]

@@ahcgarage Brilliant. Thank you for your reply and again, great job on the car.

[@ahcgarage]

Thank you as always

[@acflmobile]

Looking really great guys!

[@ahcgarage]

Thanks!!

[@holidaeyy674]

Can't wait to get the typeS! Soon on my driveway💪💪💪💪

[@ahcgarage]

Good for you 👍🏼

[@randomlybruh]

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

[@digitalphury]

I would love to see exhaust install on this beast.

[@ahcgarage]

We are looking into options

[@Hampchiller]

Looks amazing!🔥🔥🔥

[@ahcgarage]

Cheers!!

[@Goyito81]

Always look better with the lip kits period.

[@ahcgarage]

Agreed!!

[@Flekr]

Finally ! Type S next

[@ahcgarage]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@JDM_DREEZY]

Just needs exhaust and intake now following with a tune

[@ahcgarage]

Coming soon

[@takahiromintsumoto5196]

Beautiful car, haven't Acura in Japan. Nice job.

[@ahcgarage]

Thank you!!