RL from ILX
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It's pretty much summer, here in Southeast Texas, all the time compared to other places. I'll try these tires out that are coming on it, but if they don't work out I will go with my normal choice of Michelin.
It's going to be delivered today!
Yahoooooooooooo!
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I have both a '16 ILX and a '06 RL. The RL is by far the better built vehicle with more premium materials inside. Even compared to the '16 ILX (which is already a step up from the pre-16 ILXs) it's always jarring when I go between these cars. The ILX is fun in a go-kart kind of way, but the RL is like driving a tank. Here's a top tip: the door detents on the RL are not strong enough. So if you quickly open the door and then get out, you might find the door coming right back at you and slamming into your body. The RL door is very heavy compared to the ILX.
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RL09 (02-24-2019)
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Also, if you do close the door from the inside, make sure to grab the handle from the bottom, not the top. The top is known to be a weak point and it may rip off over time.
Another example of how well engineered the RL is the flush side glass. Note how the door windows are totally flush with the trim. I've never seen any other car do that, even more expensive brands.
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RL09 (02-26-2019)
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I do the same thing!
Also, if you do close the door from the inside, make sure to grab the handle from the bottom, not the top. The top is known to be a weak point and it may rip off over time.
Another example of how well engineered the RL is the flush side glass. Note how the door windows are totally flush with the trim. I've never seen any other car do that, even more expensive brands.
Also, if you do close the door from the inside, make sure to grab the handle from the bottom, not the top. The top is known to be a weak point and it may rip off over time.
Another example of how well engineered the RL is the flush side glass. Note how the door windows are totally flush with the trim. I've never seen any other car do that, even more expensive brands.
I've seen other cars with flush side glass – the Legacy of that era or the new VW Arteon or Audi A7 comes to mind – but only with frameless door glass, which invites trouble as it ages. The RL's excellent aerodynamics combine with SH-AWD to give it remarkable stability at speed. The big storm system this weekend caused me to drive through 60 mph crosswinds, and the car didn't even budge. It's stuff like that makes me take the RL's strengths for granted until I drive some other car and discover to my surprise that it is subject to the laws of physics. The RL spoils you by letting you simply not worry about things other drivers have to. I remember once driving on the Interstate through a driving thunderstorm. I saw a late-model BMW sedan whose driver had pulled over beneath an underpass to wait it out. But the RL's contoured glass was shedding all the water as it moved surefootedly forward, and I simply had no reason to do the same.
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RL09 (02-26-2019)
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Yep, 100% agree about the interior door handles. I'm confident if it ever broke at the top a spot of epoxy would fix it, but I have no interest in proving that.
I've seen other cars with flush side glass – the Legacy of that era or the new VW Arteon or Audi A7 comes to mind – but only with frameless door glass, which invites trouble as it ages. The RL's excellent aerodynamics combine with SH-AWD to give it remarkable stability at speed. The big storm system this weekend caused me to drive through 60 mph crosswinds, and the car didn't even budge. It's stuff like that makes me take the RL's strengths for granted until I drive some other car and discover to my surprise that it is subject to the laws of physics. The RL spoils you by letting you simply not worry about things other drivers have to. I remember once driving on the Interstate through a driving thunderstorm. I saw a late-model BMW sedan whose driver had pulled over beneath an underpass to wait it out. But the RL's contoured glass was shedding all the water as it moved surefootedly forward, and I simply had no reason to do the same.
I've seen other cars with flush side glass – the Legacy of that era or the new VW Arteon or Audi A7 comes to mind – but only with frameless door glass, which invites trouble as it ages. The RL's excellent aerodynamics combine with SH-AWD to give it remarkable stability at speed. The big storm system this weekend caused me to drive through 60 mph crosswinds, and the car didn't even budge. It's stuff like that makes me take the RL's strengths for granted until I drive some other car and discover to my surprise that it is subject to the laws of physics. The RL spoils you by letting you simply not worry about things other drivers have to. I remember once driving on the Interstate through a driving thunderstorm. I saw a late-model BMW sedan whose driver had pulled over beneath an underpass to wait it out. But the RL's contoured glass was shedding all the water as it moved surefootedly forward, and I simply had no reason to do the same.
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RL09 (02-26-2019)
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Any pics yet?
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I've developed the right amount of force for the door to land in the detent, so far, then get out.
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