2000 Acura TL sportshift (posted successfully)
11-08-2007, 08:55 AM
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2000 Acura TL sportshift (posted successfully)
I just got my 2000 TL the other day and noticed that it shifts between 1st and 2nd in sportshift by itself. i bought the TL based on its sportshift feature, and now I am kind of disappointed that it has this 'feature'. I understand the 4 spd 1999 model lets you shift between 1st and 2nd, and now kind of regret that I didn't get that instead. Do you think the 1999's are more fun in that respect? Are 2000s inferior to 99's? Do you think that the driver not getting to shift between 1st and 2nd doesn't affect the usefulness and the fun sportshift offers; and that a 5 spd is better than a 4 speed even if you can't shift between 1 and 2? Throw your 
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Also is there any way (mod or something) I can shift between 1 and 2 in my 2000 TL? I heard of gateshift but that damages your transmission and its kind of hard to go from 1 to 2 to D5 sportshift in one breath and vice versa. Any ideas? Thanks!
in. Also is there any way (mod or something) I can shift between 1 and 2 in my 2000 TL? I heard of gateshift but that damages your transmission and its kind of hard to go from 1 to 2 to D5 sportshift in one breath and vice versa. Any ideas? Thanks!
11-08-2007, 08:58 AM
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You will find the SS feature a pointless thing unless your at a road course racing. or in the back woods having fun. Thats all its good for. It wont make your car faster. Its a lame attempt at SS.
There is NO mod to do to get it not to, and Gate shifting DOES NOT damage your trans.
There is NO mod to do to get it not to, and Gate shifting DOES NOT damage your trans.
11-08-2007, 09:02 AM
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What are you attempting to achieve.
11-08-2007, 09:07 AM
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i believe you just go from 1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 5..... 
and forget the whole ss mode.
i have a 99, and i just use it for fun, letting the rpms build up and then switching, makes me feel like i have a manual. haha but not really, cuz it does a bad job at it. but whatever its a fun little thing in my opinion
and forget the whole ss mode. i have a 99, and i just use it for fun, letting the rpms build up and then switching, makes me feel like i have a manual. haha but not really, cuz it does a bad job at it. but whatever its a fun little thing in my opinion
11-08-2007, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by co1063
i want to control when i want to shift to 2nd.
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11-08-2007, 09:54 AM
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These are not rear wheel drive drag cars!!!!
Spend a day at race track offered high performance driving school before you have to buy another TL when this one ends up around a tree
If 1-2 auto shift is to protect you from forgetting its in SS when you hit the parking lot
Its redlines fast in 1st gear but with no torque behind it- worthless!
Spend a day at race track offered high performance driving school before you have to buy another TL when this one ends up around a tree
If 1-2 auto shift is to protect you from forgetting its in SS when you hit the parking lot
Its redlines fast in 1st gear but with no torque behind it- worthless!
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Originally Posted by co1063
i bought the TL based on its sportshift feature, and now I am kind of disappointed that it has this 'feature'. I understand the 4 spd 1999 model lets you shift between 1st and 2nd, and now kind of regret that I didn't get that instead. Do you think the 1999's are more fun in that respect? Are 2000s inferior to 99's? Do you think that the driver not getting to shift between 1st and 2nd doesn't affect the usefulness and the fun sportshift offers; and that a 5 spd is better than a 4 speed even if you can't shift between 1 and 2? Throw your in.
Also is there any way (mod or something) I can shift between 1 and 2 in my 2000 TL? I heard of gateshift but that damages your transmission and its kind of hard to go from 1 to 2 to D5 sportshift in one breath and vice versa. Any ideas? Thanks!
in. Also is there any way (mod or something) I can shift between 1 and 2 in my 2000 TL? I heard of gateshift but that damages your transmission and its kind of hard to go from 1 to 2 to D5 sportshift in one breath and vice versa. Any ideas? Thanks!
11-08-2007, 11:47 AM
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Long time no post Corey. where ya been??
11-08-2007, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Long time no post Corey. where ya been??
11-08-2007, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by badazzTL
I've been spending a lot of time in Off Topic lately. I have a LOT of free time at my new job and I'm afraid that if I spend too much time in the 2nd gen forum I will want to spend all the money I make on mods
Sooooooo whats wrong with that
11-08-2007, 02:26 PM
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I've been spending a lot of time in Off Topic lately. I have a LOT of free time at my new job and I'm afraid that if I spend too much time in the 2nd gen forum I will want to spend all the money I make on mods
11-08-2007, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Sooooooo whats wrong with that I already have about 5 upcoming mods in mind.
11-08-2007, 02:41 PM
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Nothing I guess...you guys are such a bad influence
I already have about 5 upcoming mods in mind.
I already have about 5 upcoming mods in mind.
11-08-2007, 02:50 PM
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threadjacked lol!
yea i guess you're right badazztl, the 00 has a number of improvements, and I still can control four gears (1 and 2 being 1). And the only time I would want to shift out of 1st late is if I want a slow redline, which i can't imagine myself or anyone wanting to do. mostly, i'll use SS to downshift for added passing power and maybe downshift to 2nd when coming to a stop (2nd gives you a lot of engine braking). you guys made me feel better! thanks!
yea i guess you're right badazztl, the 00 has a number of improvements, and I still can control four gears (1 and 2 being 1). And the only time I would want to shift out of 1st late is if I want a slow redline, which i can't imagine myself or anyone wanting to do. mostly, i'll use SS to downshift for added passing power and maybe downshift to 2nd when coming to a stop (2nd gives you a lot of engine braking). you guys made me feel better! thanks!
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Clues for us???
and a new front bumper, different suspension, headers, and sidemarkers. I hope to have all this finished after winter
Originally Posted by co1063
threadjacked lol!
yea i guess you're right badazztl, the 00 has a number of improvements, and I still can control four gears (1 and 2 being 1). And the only time I would want to shift out of 1st late is if I want a slow redline, which i can't imagine myself or anyone wanting to do. mostly, i'll use SS to downshift for added passing power and maybe downshift to 2nd when coming to a stop (2nd gives you a lot of engine braking). you guys made me feel better! thanks!
yea i guess you're right badazztl, the 00 has a number of improvements, and I still can control four gears (1 and 2 being 1). And the only time I would want to shift out of 1st late is if I want a slow redline, which i can't imagine myself or anyone wanting to do. mostly, i'll use SS to downshift for added passing power and maybe downshift to 2nd when coming to a stop (2nd gives you a lot of engine braking). you guys made me feel better! thanks!
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11-08-2007, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by badazzTL
lol sorry about jacking ur thread. Anyways, just enjoy your car man, I love my TL even more today than I did when I was 16 (7 years ago). I still get a smile on my face every time I downshift and merge onto the freeway .
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11-08-2007, 08:14 PM
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dont use the transmission as a brake
Use the brakes for that
Transmissions cost 4000$ and you are not familiar with these and their failures yet
Do some reading on the forum
Brakes are cheap and easily upgraded to ones the really stop the car
dont use the transmission as a brake
Use the brakes for that
Transmissions cost 4000$ and you are not familiar with these and their failures yet
Do some reading on the forum
Brakes are cheap and easily upgraded to ones the really stop the car
11-08-2007, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
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dont use the transmission as a brake
Use the brakes for that
Transmissions cost 4000$ and you are not familiar with these and their failures yet
Do some reading on the forum
Brakes are cheap and easily upgraded to ones the really stop the car
dont use the transmission as a brake
Use the brakes for that
Transmissions cost 4000$ and you are not familiar with these and their failures yet
Do some reading on the forum
Brakes are cheap and easily upgraded to ones the really stop the car
11-08-2007, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Christian TLS
On my 03 TLS it will stay in first gear with the SS, BUT only if you are really on it.... 
I find that the reg D5 does a fine job. LOL.
I find that the reg D5 does a fine job. LOL. 
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