TYPE S ADS INSTALL - THE EASY WAY

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beautiful. i was literally just thinking about this yesterday if this was possible. i’ve been putting off doing mine because i didn’t want to mess with the rear seat. thank you!
 


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Subscribed lol

Can confirm this works, just did it and it took a few minutes. Hilarious and helpful.
 
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Haha this was great, reminded me of the old AVGN skits on YouTube
 

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I did it hard the way, but now if or when I decide to reinstall the OE module I'll know the easy way .....
 

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Brilliant, now just need the equivalent for the illuminated doorsills.

nice work
 


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I was getting ready to buy popcorn right when the movie started 😆 nice intro 👍🏻👊🏻
Hey how do you like the ADS swap ? I was just trying to locate one today I think they are between 270 and 300 does that sound about right and should I get it from a Acura dealer ? My uneducated guess since I have a 2024 Type R I should get a 2024 Acura Type S ADS.
Thanks in advance and already subscribed great channel and very informative!
Getting ready to head up to Ortega highway to get a feel of it before and then after when I make the swap . Last time I went had it mostly in comfort but ran R mode and it was good in some areas .
 

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I was getting ready to buy popcorn right when the movie started 😆 nice intro 👍🏻👊🏻
Hey how do you like the ADS swap ? I was just trying to locate one today I think they are between 270 and 300 does that sound about right and should I get it from a Acura dealer ? My uneducated guess since I have a 2024 Type R I should get a 2024 Acura Type S ADS.
Thanks in advance and already subscribed great channel and very informative!
Getting ready to head up to Ortega highway to get a feel of it before and then after when I make the swap . Last time I went had it mostly in comfort but ran R mode and it was good in some areas .
Is there an issue with the ride quality? And I mean for you, not anyone else. If not, skip it. If you absolutely need a softer or more compliant ride, there's no need to buy the DE5 ADS new. Someone will undoubtedly have one for sale in the next 30 days. Just be ready to pounce when it pops up.
 
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I was getting ready to buy popcorn right when the movie started 😆 nice intro 👍🏻👊🏻
Hey how do you like the ADS swap ? I was just trying to locate one today I think they are between 270 and 300 does that sound about right and should I get it from a Acura dealer ? My uneducated guess since I have a 2024 Type R I should get a 2024 Acura Type S ADS.
Thanks in advance and already subscribed great channel and very informative!
Getting ready to head up to Ortega highway to get a feel of it before and then after when I make the swap . Last time I went had it mostly in comfort but ran R mode and it was good in some areas .
To be honest, I haven't really noticed a difference. I am, however, going to the track in 3 weeks, and there are some key areas on the track where the car is incredibly bouncy. I'll be able to report back afterwards.

A few guys I know swear that it feels softer and more compliant, but that it's only most noticeable in comfort mode. Well...I don't use comfort mode. I want to see how it does in +R.
 

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I was getting ready to buy popcorn right when the movie started 😆 nice intro 👍🏻👊🏻
Hey how do you like the ADS swap ? I was just trying to locate one today I think they are between 270 and 300 does that sound about right and should I get it from a Acura dealer ? My uneducated guess since I have a 2024 Type R I should get a 2024 Acura Type S ADS.
Thanks in advance and already subscribed great channel and very informative!
Getting ready to head up to Ortega highway to get a feel of it before and then after when I make the swap . Last time I went had it mostly in comfort but ran R mode and it was good in some areas .
$240 plus shipping and tax:

https://www.alldiscountparts.com/oem-parts/acura-ads-unit-3938131ma03
 
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Is there an issue with the ride quality? And I mean for you, not anyone else. If not, skip it. If you absolutely need a softer or more compliant ride, there's no need to buy the DE5 ADS new. Someone will undoubtedly have one for sale in the next 30 days. Just be ready to pounce when it pops up.
Not really the roads are pretty good were I live but when I go down some roads that are a little bumpy I notice it . Also it seems since I put my PRL strut bar on I swear it got more stiff. But whats crazy is it Even feels like the rear of the car got more stiff. I’m thinking maybe because I’m looking for it now and paying more attention for changes after the strut bar install. I noticed my trip up to Ortega highway running up and down the twistie bits I love the suspension stiff and put it in R mode going down the hill. But going up the lane is a lot more bumpy so comfort is the way to go. So is it someone I know selling it ?😆?
Anyway before the strut bar install I felt no need to swap out the ADS.
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