wil5on0701

No this is not a post looking for everyone's opinion on which one to get... I currently own an '07 ASM Base and an '08 NBP Type S - both autos. Just wanted to open up a thread for anyone who wanted some direct answers from someone who has both sitting in his driveway. So if anyone has any questions regarding the two and differences I experience - have at it.

justnspace

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At what RPM are they both at while cruising at 99mph?

justnspace

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does the type-s Smell any different?

JTS97Z28

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What are the main differences? I know the Type S has a special badge on the back.

WDPanda

Have you got smoked by a base 6MT in both?

wil5on0701

Ok, just thought if there were any lurkers that were honestly in the market I could answer some questions and try to help someone out. That's all.

JTS97Z28

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Have you been smoked by a 6mt Type S? Oh wait we're talking about fwd family sedans n/m. ;-D

1fstTL

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zen470

Real question here. How much faster is the Type s? Can you feel a noticeable different ? Acceleration?

I assume there both stock

wil5on0701

They are both stock, yes. I do feel a noticeable difference in acceleration and torque in the Type S. Second gear seems to be the most different, the Type S plants me in the seat a lot firmer than the base. I have heard people say they can't tell a difference, but I can say that I certainly can.

FamilyGuy

Turn off the traction control on both, do a couple of WOT runs and then come back and report, assuming one isn't loaded with crap in the trunk vs the other.

How about a couple pics side by side?

justnspace

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video record it!

StanCeD_J32

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+1 In for a vid!

bluedevils95

I am no expert on the TL since i am in the infiniti community but the TL is less of a car then the Type S. I am sure the suspension would be better since there is higher performance. The extra 28HP that the Type S has, you should be able to feel a little difference but the quarter mile times will be very close. If it's like Infiniti comparing the base model to the sport. The sport G does have stiffer suspension then the base. I do hope that is the same for the Type S

vietxquangstah

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The TL is less of a car than the Type-S? Was that mistyped?

wil5on0701

Umm... WOT is the only way drive... Type S is the shiz, hands down. And don't know how to load videos. that hurts brain. here is picture the best i get could.

wil5on0701

Really... Really................... how do you think I drive man. I know my cars. Type S is faster hands down.

wil5on0701

And I came from a '06 TSX 6MT....(and have had 2 Preludes 5MT when I was a little bit younger.. '93 VTEC and '99 VTEC both H22A's, built) I hated leaving my manuals but I am old loser now with 2 kids and all I do is drive back and forth to work and to the babysitter's to get the kid... the daily driver MT just didn't make sense anymore. Hopefully soon will be able to get a MT for weekend/pleasure driving

FamilyGuy

a moment of silence please









may the manual experience return to you soon

wil5on0701

paperboy42190

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I heard the TL-S actually has 350hp, but acura had to underrate it for safety reasons

WDPanda

Oh wait, we're talking with a low IQ who doesn't make sense.

hisost

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Hey, I own an 05 AT and my brother owns an 07 type-s AT. I find it weird that my 05 cranks a lot before it turns on (new battery+spark plugs recently), but my brother's type-s starts instantly after you push the key. Do you have this too? Maybe it's the difference the year of the cars in my case though..

To clarify: my 05 takes a full second to start so it's not that big of a deal

justnspace

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this thread probable didnt turn out the way OP wanted.





I still wanna know which one idles lower. or in third gear, whats the RPM at 70mph

justnspace

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the 07-08's have this thing called auto start.
you turn the key once, and the starter will take over until the car starts.


the 04-06's DID NOT have this feature.

hisost

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Learn something new everyday. Thanks

justnspace

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^that may or may not be what you're feelin'

go drive your brothers car and report!!! lol

TheBlueBomber

Ever grab the keys to the Type S and sit in the Base trying to press the non-existent start button?

ggesq

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I'm here for the lulz.

JTS97Z28

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Should I explain that a little slower for you?

Just an added note about the easy start feature on the 07/08's, it is only on the automatic versions. I have tried it on my manual Type S's and does not do it.

PhilB81

Glad you said that, because mine never had the feature work. As soon as I let go of the key, it stops spinning.

wil5on0701

hmmm??? They are both key ignitions... I think you are thinking of the RL - they have the keyless with the push button. But my wife did spend a good 30 seconds one morning trying to unlock the base with the Type S fob. It's weird the Type S fob didn't come with any specific badging on it I think.

wil5on0701

she did go a bit sideways there.... Happy to do some field research on the idles and will report back. FYI I picked up the Type S with 80k miles and she idled pretty rough. Changed plugs right away and now she purrs like a kitty. Fresh plugs really did make a big difference.

justnspace

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So, where are the videos?

wil5on0701

challenge accepted. will work on asap.

YeuEmMaiMai

man the OP got the wrong end of a hand job here...

Due_Diligence

truonghthe

lol this thread is more of "challenge accepted" than education, interesting to see where this thread heading to.

WDPanda

OP still hasn't mentioned how much faster 6MT base is against the 5AT type S. Is this thread supposed to clarify that the engine cover shows 3.5 instead of 3.2? Or the Gauges being red instead of blue? What information do you have specifically that we can ask? I ask a legitimate question and you have your body gaurd come in here with some weird responses.

JTS97Z28

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How can he? he doesn't have a 6mt! he stated both are AUTOS. Besides, 07/08 base models weren't available in manual. So if he was to run his vehicles it would be a 5at base vs 5at Type S.


Ugh, I knew I should have run these two cars while I had them at the same time. 5at Type S vs 6mt Type S