Best Dealership to Buy Accessories From

[L___I]

There are a few accessories I want to pick up for my future Type S and it seems like consensus is not to buy from your local dealer because there are others that will sell for cheaper online. Which Acura dealers are the best for accessories? If you can get the dealer you're buying the car from to install for no charge I'm wondering if it's even worth the headache of buying seperately. Also curious what accessories people are planning on getting. I'm going for the gloss black badges and titanium shift knob. Would like the heated steering wheel but I haven't heard anything about a Type S version of that.

 

[lz23]

There are a few accessories I want to pick up for my future Type S and it seems like consensus is not to buy from your local dealer because there are others that will sell for cheaper online. Which Acura dealers are the best for accessories? If you can get the dealer you're buying the car from to install for no charge I'm wondering if it's even worth the headache of buying seperately. Also curious what accessories people are planning on getting. I'm going for the gloss black badges and titanium shift knob. Would like the heated steering wheel but I haven't heard anything about a Type S version of that.

The type s comes with a heated steering wheel in Canada

 

[L___I]

The type s comes with a heated steering wheel in Canada

Have there been any pics or video appearances of that Type S heated steering? Is it still perforated leather?

 

[Rdrcr]

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There was a picture of one of the Type S prototypes with a heated steering wheel. It’s posted somewhere on the forum. But, I don’t think it had perforated leather.

Mike

 

[Integra23]

Have there been any pics or video appearances of that Type S heated steering? Is it still perforated leather?

Here ya go

View attachment BII19600-28.PDF

 

[lz23]

Have there been any pics or video appearances of that Type S heated steering? Is it still perforated leather?

Yes it is perforated

 

[ZeroGSR]

There are a few accessories I want to pick up for my future Type S and it seems like consensus is not to buy from your local dealer because there are others that will sell for cheaper online. Which Acura dealers are the best for accessories? If you can get the dealer you're buying the car from to install for no charge I'm wondering if it's even worth the headache of buying seperately. Also curious what accessories people are planning on getting. I'm going for the gloss black badges and titanium shift knob. Would like the heated steering wheel but I haven't heard anything about a Type S version of that.

Pull up the A Spec black badge install instructions and see if you are comfortable doing it yourself. It does involve dropping the front bumper, it's not hard but it's an extra step. Rear one just looks awkward because of the surround. I did all my own on my current car, so I am paying someone this time as I don't have the patience to do it again as I was way too much of a perfectionist lining everything up. Although most of that headache was the spoiler.

Just remember not to install the fender badges if you are going to do PPF! Rest are fine.

 

[lumper]

depending on prices I would like heated steering wheel, blacked out badges.
Otherwise ppf, tint, and to add spare tire but those are upgrades Ill do on my own after.

 

[L___I]

Pull up the A Spec black badge install instructions and see if you are comfortable doing it yourself. It does involve dropping the front bumper, it's not hard but it's an extra step. Rear one just looks awkward because of the surround. I did all my own on my current car, so I am paying someone this time as I don't have the patience to do it again as I was way too much of a perfectionist lining everything up. Although most of that headache was the spoiler.

Just remember not to install the fender badges if you are going to do PPF! Rest are fine.

Good to know! Dropping the front bumper definitely pushes that past something I'll have time to do myself.

 

[ZeroGSR]

One other tip I just learned from this forum. You can install the rear black badge so that the surround is body colored instead of black. I think it looks much better, but I assume the dealer won't want to do it since it involves modifying the badge backing plate (removing the vinyl on it). So if that's a look you want, might need to do it yourself.

 

[DukeFrisbee]

Good to know! Dropping the front bumper definitely pushes that past something I'll have time to do myself.

I've removed a few in my day but I may pass on this even I if the dealer was doing it. I'm pretty picky and most modern bumpers have so many clips and attachment points I'd be worried about it going back together perfectly. I've always found engine parts - even major ones go on/off easier than body parts.

 

[ZeroGSR]

I've removed a few in my day but I may pass on this even I if the dealer was doing it. I'm pretty picky and most modern bumpers have so many clips and attachment points I'd be worried about it going back together perfectly. I've always found engine parts - even major ones go on/off easier than body parts.

My 95 Integra's bumper never went back on correctly... That said, new bumpers are designed to be removed for semi regular maintenance since most cars require it to replace headlight bulbs. And if you have the bumper off to install the badge, might as well throw on a new intercooler

 

[Ricochet48]

My 95 Integra's bumper never went back on correctly... That said, new bumpers are designed to be removed for semi regular maintenance since most cars require it to replace headlight bulbs. And if you have the bumper off to install the badge, might as well throw on a new intercooler

I think I can take my RSX bumper off in my sleep at this point (have to for CAI filter swaps and such). It's all clips and 4 screws on the bottom. The issue is the crazy angle of the screws in the wheel well, those are tough (but not super important tbh).

Luckily there's lots of aftermarket clip options so you don't have to buy them for like $2 each or something insane at Acura. 20 years ago that was my only option it seemed haha.