bigdo26

Got an opportunity to test out the TL-S on a closed track today, and it seems that the govenor limited top speed is 146? Anyone else find this to be true? Not that I need to go faster, but the car was pulling quite nicely at 146 and hitting the fuel cut was quite a shocker. 4th gear was at ~6k RPM, right around peak HP, and from the feel of the car it could have definatly been good for 160 or so...

going that fast is quite a rush tho, I must say! wish I had someone to video tape the experience!

Mike_McCready

I believe it's 149, because of the tire rating of the stock tires

phipark

I think it's 147, actually. Either way, it's still faster than anyone needs to go.

Pure Adrenaline

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147

datzdaboi

how long did it take for u to do 146 ? Because once your in 4th gear i think i takes forever for u to gain speed.

bigdo26

The 146 came about relatively quickly ~1/2 to 3/4 mile from 90-146. Guess that's not real fast, but decent considering 4th gear. If I'd had a video camera I would have had someone watching tape it to get a better feel for the length of time it took.

S1CK TypeS

i swear i hit 149 maybe that was jus the adrenaline cause there was a statee behind me chillin at 130, man that was a night

vzuptnguyen

its amazing how stable these car can be even at 150. my friend said he went a little over 150. he doesnt lie about stuff so i believe him.

most i been was about 135 and it really doesnt take that long to reach that speed. im amazed.

Pure Adrenaline

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Yeah, I like how stable it is at high speeds. The car just locks onto the lane and the pavement. Granted my car has suspension modifications, but nonetheless.

If Acura had made the 2G TL a RWD car with a 6-speed, it would've been the ultimate entry lux sport sedan... the G35 wouldn't have shit on it. Such a shame.

bigdo26

so true. i'd love to find a way to bypass the speed limiter, really see what the car can do. The 4th gear gearing is perfect for a top speed run, as i was at 5800 RPM at 146 (or 147). That means 165 would be 6500 RPM or so, pretty close to peak HP. I think the car would be good for 160 definatly, 165 maybe (with my headers and ghetto intake that is)

I was surprised at how smooth the car was, didn't feel too floaty or anything, although I can't say I felt "locked" to the road. Secure enough, but i'm sure suspension mods would help some

sbuswell

i feel the same sort of "lock-down" feel when going 100. it feels very stable. Highest I even dared go was 125 and that was on a newly paved freeway at 2am, no cars in sight for miles, 4 lane highway, very straight and few sports for cops to hide. I didn't want to press my luck past 125, which was stupid to go that fast anyway, but it didn't take forever to get there. I was suprised 4th gear didn't suck as much as everyone says it does. when you're in v-tec in 4th it pulls very well(not as good as 3rd though).

sbuswell

BTW, tl-p top speed is 154. tl-s is 147. that really is ass backwards if you ask me, but true.

vzuptnguyen

i dont get why caddies govern at like 115-120 but TL can go 154

if the governator is government regulated, shouldnt they have made the same for all cars....well im glad they didnt though

but im curious as to how they regulate this stuff. anyone know?

bigdo26

interesting. seems very backwards

bigdo26

I know for some cars its based on the tire ratings that the manufacturer equips the cars with. For instance, my old Maxima GLE had H rated tires, which are 130, and that car was goverened at 128. The Maxima SE's however are governed closer to 150 but they are equipped with V rated tires (149 mph I believe). I think the TL-S has V rated tires stock, hence the 147 speed limiter.

This doesn't hold for all manufacturers, but for some at least

UglyPsycho

I went to 155mph in my S.

datzdaboi

so hows your 4th gear ugly ?