0704? 0804? Does anyone know for sure?

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04-02-2004, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Alfa

Exhaust related?! I guess it's possible; but at this point I don't care - I just want this problem fixed. As long as Acura acknowledges responsibility (sooner rather than later)for this, and not try convince everybody it's just "normal"; otherwise would entertain bringing a class action suit. I still think it is engine-harmonic/drive train-related (torque converter?), but again, I am not an expert (but no dummy either). I bought the TL after driving a demo, and it must have been the adrenalin, because I don't remember the demo vibrating...

M.... :banghead: what can we said. Since some ppl begun to talk about this issuse, we thought it's transmission/engine related stuff...

Transmission
Engine
Engine Mounts
Tires
Suspension
Exhaust Resonance

In Nov, Acura dealership denied any wrong doing with 04TLs.
In Dec, it's just characteristic.
In Jan, Acura said Exhaust Resonance may be the factor, not engine/transmission.
In Feb, dealers said there will have no fix for this characteristic issue.
In Mar, dealers keep saying no solution.

The main reason Acura not going to fix it ASAP is because not all of 04TLs have this syndrome, and 04TL has tremendous sale records so far.

Some unlucky guys have this issue, but others are problem-free or unable to detect/feel this vibration.

What can we do? Sell the car and buy 05RL.

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04-02-2004, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rets

What can we do? Sell the car and buy 05RL.

:lol2: :lol2:

If the '05 RL looks like the cool drawings we've seen, that's a definite possibility for me.

Nah, who am I kidding? Eat two years of a three-year lease? I ain't made o' money.

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04-02-2004, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron A

Thanks for the confirmation. Does anybody have 0604, or even 0504? I think 0704 was the first of the new breed, but would like confirmation from someone with 0604 so we will all know for sure.

I had 0604 on mine, did not look at any other numbers and they are gone now, Bridgestone replaced them with LS-Z Turanzas even swap. All I can say is the LS-Z is leaps and bounds a much better tire, as good as any Michelin. And of course the French don;t get any of my money so that makes me even happier!