simont53

I just realised how cool the one touch start is!!! (I know it is not a push button but it does exactly the same thing) Thing is you dont realise it can do it if you start the car like you used to, ie holding the key until the engine fires,now I just hit the key once,let go and it keeps cranking until it fires....cool!

07 TL-S

Yeah I love that feature also. Unlike on my 06 when i would be like after I tried to start the car on and it wouldn't because of the ULEV.

TLFourplay

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Its a 24F battery. I got my AEM CAI in yesterday and it fit just fine. It is awesome. Now my problem is traction! I will take pics and post em today after I get it all cleaned up.

TheAcAvenger

Uhhh. guys. I dont know about you, but really... bang for your buck. 38k for a TL-S, isnt that much more efficient than 48k for a 335i that includes better handling, rwd, m3-like speed... both with nav, bluetooth, comfort access, ipod hookup, mp3 cd playability... I love the TL, and what it stands for. But the thought of paying 38k for a FWD sedan with less than 300hp makes me question the bang for your buck argument. A G35 is cheaper with every amentity and is more performance oriented to boot.

simont53

Is it the same CAI as the non Type S from 06??

SPYKER310

too each his own but tl takes it in the style points over the g35

ggesq

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Reread your statement. According to you a 10k difference is not value to you? Moreover, a similarly "equipped" G35 to the TL-S costs just as much i.e. if you wanted a manual G35 sport. Go to Infinit's website and configure a G35 sport with all the standard features on the TL-S and you will soon find that prices are similar.

ggesq

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Reread your statement. According to you a 10k difference is not value to you? Moreover, a similarly "equipped" G35 to the TL-S costs just as much i.e. if you wanted a manual G35 sport. Go to Infinit's website and configure a G35 sport with all the standard features on the TL-S and you will soon find that prices are similar.

simont53

Once again , read the title of this thread and try to keep on topic , if you dont own a 07 tl type S you cant objectivly give feedback in this thread, if you want to start a thread that compares more expensive vehicles then do so.

winstrolvtec

The 335 and g35 are constructed to go head to head. The TL is the alternative. Performance levels will be similair. Handling goes to the rwd counterparts, but the TL has more to offer in size, comfort, ride quality, and if applies, all-season drivability. They are all good values, even the BMW after you factor free maintanence. It comes down to what you are looking for.

TLFourplay

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yes

kobi2002

how much of a diff did the cai do to the car?

TLFourplay

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night and day, cant keep traction through second gear now, its amazing

kobi2002

going to the dyno to see what a stock tl-s does. I'll keep you posted
Maybe tonight I have the #'s if the dyno is not packed

simont53

I saw some guy had posted he got 4.5 0-60 in an auto !!! and 13.7 in the 1/4, he also said he complained to acura as it was too fast!!! WTF I think he meant 5.4 !!

Here is the post:

http://autos.yahoo.com/acura_tl-revi...l&trimid=20765


Also said he was getting 297hp at 5300 rpm.??????

simont53

may have to do that but in Red

as I am now loving the red interior lights, I got in my 05 last night and it seemed cold, I never really noticed that most of the lights are green not white in the 05.

brown598

Im trading in my 2005 tl auto with nav for 2007 tl-s, I was wondering in my 2005 tl I have k&n filter, will that fit in 2007 TL-s? please reply back thanks. Picking up my tls on Tuesday!!!!

brown598

Sorry but I forgot, will my k&n air filter give me a few extra little hp, I believe it will probably give me 3-5 hps more, is that true? Thanks

nore03

this thread should be restarted because i came to read feedback about the types and now i suddenly feel like buying a BMW. Was that the point of this thread i hope not cause Acura would be pretty upset.

brown598

I agree with you!!!!!

simont53

I have tried but some people just dont get it

jgalvan1

Greetings all,

I have read this forum for quite some time, and the objective comments here was actually the reason I bought my '03 TL-S. However, after reading drtoth's comments I just had to respond. Sorry if it's off topic.

Dear drtoth,

After reading your comments, it appears that you have never worked to EARN a living and never had to provide for yourself, or must have been born into money. The majority of people who buy automobiles are concerned with liability, regardless of origin, no matter what the price point.

The price point/reliability aspect is what allowed Lexus and Acura to eat you're cherished BMW's lunch when they were first launched. Individuals like you belived that no japanese car could be prestigious enough to be bought by BMW and Mercedes owners. Guess what, there were a lot of doctors, lawyers, and business owners who undestood the value of a dollar after investing many years and lot of money into their business. They were glad to see the reliability that the japanese brought into the luxury car market. Many of them had owned Camry's, Corrolla's, CVCC's, and Accords on their way to success.

Current history indcates that the lack of reliability in GERMAN automobiles has driven down resale values (ne VW, Mercedes, and 5 series BMWs) and drove customers away from them. Do a conquest comparison since the Japanses brought out luxury cars, and there a lot more people who switched AWAY from your beloved German cars.

People who buy cars only because they are prestigious are typcially people who have self inflated egos, have adequacy issues (the VW commerical is an excellent example of this), have been born into large sums of money, or don't realize that cars are not an asset but truly and expense. (See all of hollyweird)

While you may not care about it I would imagine the the majority of car buyers do some sort of price/prestige/value/performance evaluation before buying or leasing any car.

Good day.

cshank021

just went to the new england auto show today and here are some of my observations... I just do not like the whole type S set up.. I am a huge supporter of acura and own a 05 nbp TL. I just think the 04-06 regular models are more appealing to the eye then the new type s. Everything from the gauges to the rear exaust to the tail lights to the wheels( especially the wheels) are not as classy.

Acura seems to really trying to almost pimp this car out if u will ... and yes i know thats the idea behind the type S but i just feel like they have gone about it in the wrong way here... I went into this day with an open mind... 1st time i have seen it in person and almost disliked it more, than when i have seen it in pics..

Couple things I did like, I really liked the blinkers or directionals as we massholes call it on the side mirrors. Also the front grill is a lil nicer in my opinion as well.. other than that i would honestly take a regular TL with the A-Spec package.. there was one of these at the show as well and the number of people around it was amazing compared to the TypeS... the type S did draw the basic (Thugs) around, but the business man could be seen at the A-Spec TL.. basically the type S just doesnt have that clean look as compared to an aspec

In my opinion Acura needs to step its game up when it redesignes in 09.. as after seeing the 335 in person, I am absolutely blown away.

ACTROS

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Thank you but I meant the battery specs/manufacturer and the engine bay without all the plastic, I'm glad that the CAI fits, it's awesome, enjoy, I wonder what the dyno will show! Hopefully you guys can benefit from more mods of 04-06

SonzTwin

Sorry, McLaren3387, but this is really old info. from what I can tell - it's on the 2004 TL I believe. No official numbers are out for the 2007 Type-S to my knowledge, but it sure sounds like from the 3 owners in here that it's breath-taking.

vroom5

This is a TLS owners discussion.....and I see there are a lot of comparisons to BMW, most by people that don't even own a TLS. I test drove a 3 series just prior to buying my TLS. It is not the right comparison. The TLS is much larger. And if you spent 38k on a 3 series it would not be as well equipped. But it is a very nice car, and I would have bought it if it wasn't for my horrible experiences with German (Audi) repairs over the past 10 years. What conviced me to finally turn away from German cars was when my mechanic said to expect to spend $2000/yr on maintenance (my A6 was only 6 years old). I'd only buy German again if I leased. Otherwise, I am happy with my TLS and do not think it is "pimped out" like someone else said. The wheels, for example, are only 17 inch and are darkened, so they don't stand out. The exhast pipes are flush with the bumper. The spoiler is very slight. Edgy & "sinister", yes. Pimped out....not.
Love the ride. Love the technology. Love the reliability. Paying $5-6 grand more for a TLS over a 2006 TL seems worth it to me. I wish Acura kept the Anthracite color for the 07 TLS's though.

simont53

I fully agree with your comment and, as the starter of this thread have been frustrated by the BS comparisons that have been thrown out there, if one thing is becoming apparent is that the people that purchased the TL-S did so with very little consideration to cost or value....we all just loved the car (and, I would guess could have purchased any of the comparisons,so price has little to do with the equation)
I am enjoying my Type S more everyday and even though this is the first time I have ever purchased the same make/model twice the type S is like a different car in all aspects (remember, I still own a 05 A-spec)
Anyway, I digresss, this is a forum to discuss the type S by owners and I wish the non owners would recognise this and start there own comparison threads if they so feel the need to critisize the car they dont own (or have even driven for more than 5 minutes)

Maybe we should start a Type-S 07 owners forum!!

Ps I am having a hard time finding anything to mod/improve on this car!!

kobi2002

I will be working on some mods next week, keep you posted

TLFourplay

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Its a honda battery bro, group size 24F, I am sure if there is some weird reason you need more info than that you can google the info I gave you to get a complete breakdown on the battery. Here is a pic I happen to have of the engine:

TLFourplay

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Please share!! I mean really I have done a good bit so far. I have the CAI on, the red top, and the TEIN SS with EDFC will be here this week, I have the tvnav2go dvd converter too. I have to call UR tomorrow when their tech guys get back from SEMA and see if thbey can work on getting me a crank underdrive pulley. The guys at outlaw racing are working on getting the right thermoblock spacers too. I am thinking about getting my intake manifold extrude honed.

If there are any other ideas suggestions please share em.

Tony.

kobi2002

no prob

SouthernBoy

I don't have a TL-S (I have an '04 manual and my wife's '05 automatic). I would just like to say that I completely agree with vroom5 and simont53 about where this thread has gone.

Perhaps a forum can be established under the "AcuraZine TL Community" group heading called "3GL TL-S Owner's Forum" or something like that. I hate to see the crap and the name calling develop on these forums.

levon1830

Read his whole post. 0-60 in 4.5 secs, while running the 1/4 mile in 13.78 secs @ 98.9 mph?

No way is that a reliable source. I would love to see a dyno of the new TL-S though.

simont53

I know that is pretty funny,especially complaining to Acura!!

TLFourplay

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huh?? no prob what? Whatcha gonna do to your S?

SPYKER310

i think the tl-s key is pretty dope.

kobi2002

I dynoed the car and right now trying to figure out how and where to get a reflash for the ecu. i meant no prob I will let you know when i get moddis done.

levon1830

Dyno results please!!

simont53

ummm scroll up???????????

TLFourplay

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he posted another thread on it, I think it was 239whp