2007+ MERGED THREAD, SPECS ARE NOW ON PAGE 1, POST #1
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08-09-2006, 09:31 AM
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For a point of reference, let's look at hp/weight ratio of the 2006 TL and the 2007 TL:
2006 TL - 3591 lbs, 258 hp = 13.91 lbs/hp
2007 TL - 3680 lbs, 286 hp = 12.87 lbs/hp (Weight est. from Autoweek website)
2006 TL - 3591 lbs, 258 hp = 13.91 lbs/hp
2007 TL - 3680 lbs, 286 hp = 12.87 lbs/hp (Weight est. from Autoweek website)
08-09-2006, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by whatjones911
This TL type-s will sell nothing like how the previous Type S did. Acura brought the Type S back because sell like thethey think it will 2nd gen Type S. The new G is priced extremely competitively, and most sales will go to Infiniti. The TL will bomb for these 2 years to come
08-09-2006, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by levon1830
For a point of reference, let's look at hp/weight ratio of the 2006 TL and the 2007 TL:
2006 TL - 3591 lbs, 258 hp = 13.91 lbs/hp
2007 TL - 3680 lbs, 286 hp = 12.87 lbs/hp (Weight est. from Autoweek website)
2006 TL - 3591 lbs, 258 hp = 13.91 lbs/hp
2007 TL - 3680 lbs, 286 hp = 12.87 lbs/hp (Weight est. from Autoweek website)
08-09-2006, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Acuraboy7
She's gettin fat! 1-800-96Jenny is the 3591 lbs the same for 04 and 05 also I'm guessing models with nav weight more.
08-09-2006, 10:06 AM
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Ummm..... I was away for four days in Chicago, and the thread went from page 60 to page 82. Please can someone tell me everything that happened in the past 22 pages? I have no time today. Thanks.
08-09-2006, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Acura98TL
No its the 3.5L Engine thats adding that weight....cuz that is the 2007 TL Type S that is weighs that much.
08-09-2006, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by sweetride01
Ummm..... I was away for four days in Chicago, and the thread went from page 60 to page 82. Please can someone tell me everything that happened in the past 22 pages? I have no time today. Thanks.
08-09-2006, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Acuraboy7
Yeah I know the bottom one you listed was for the Type S but all around in General I ment any model with nave is going to weigh more. models with out nav weigh less.
08-09-2006, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Acuraboy7
She's gettin fat! 1-800-96Jenny is the 3591 lbs the same for 04 and 05 also I'm guessing models with nav weight more.
I have no idea which '07 TL-S weighs 3680 lbs (auto vs. manual, navi vs. non-navi).
08-09-2006, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Acuraboy7
we found pics of the 07 TL and TL Type S. go Chicago!!
1. I found the autoweek link. Any more info other than what is by the pics?
2. Type-S wheels are UGLY
3. Type-S has different tails from regular? Wierd. And still no amber turn signals?
4. No power boost for base model? This seems dissappointing.
5. Everyting seems well otherwise. I like it.
08-09-2006, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by levon1830
I wonder if many people had objections when the 2G TL-S came out in 2002 and the hp on the TL-P stayed the same... 
Also, For many people, like me, the acceleration and better looks of the Type-S were enough to sell me over the premium.
However, the next Type-S will probably be a good amount more than the base.
08-09-2006, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Acura98TL
Where did you read that there are no fog lights.....
What is that at the bottom??
What is that at the bottom??
Hey thanks for the info, but where did you get that pic? Is that what the new '07 is going to look like?
08-09-2006, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by sweetride01
Well, the tranny did go from 4-spd to 5-spd though.
Also, For many people, like me, the acceleration and better looks of the Type-S were enough to sell me over the premium.
However, the next Type-S will probably be a good amount more than the base.
Also, For many people, like me, the acceleration and better looks of the Type-S were enough to sell me over the premium.
However, the next Type-S will probably be a good amount more than the base.
The 5-spd came out in 2000; the TL-S in 2002. So there was no immediate change to the TL-P when the TL-S came out.
08-09-2006, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Teedger
Hey thanks for the info, but where did you get that pic? Is that what the new '07 is going to look like?
go here to find more pics
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...=808002&Ref=PH
08-09-2006, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Acura98TL
No its the 3.5L Engine thats adding that weight....cuz that is the 2007 TL Type S that is weighs that much.
Do you think the engine is the reason for it being 1" longer?
Hopefully this wont be a problem for the A-Spec kit.
08-09-2006, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by invincible569
Do you think the engine is the reason for it being 1" longer?
Hopefully this wont be a problem for the A-Spec kit.
Hopefully this wont be a problem for the A-Spec kit.
08-09-2006, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Acura98TL
It could be, but i really didnt' know that they were gonna make it longer....
"IT'S NOT HOW LONG YA MAKE IT, IT'S HOW YA MAKE IT LONG"!!!
08-09-2006, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by cj1raven
I need your opinions. I've decided to get an '06 TL and get a nice price for it. I got one of local dealers to give me a price of $32,000 for a TL with nav, automatic. Is this a good price? He is also giving me 2 years of free maintanance.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
D.
08-09-2006, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by AltecBX
The Type-S will come with paddle shift with Automatic only, no paddles with Manual.
I do know that the paddle shifts on other cars make the car faster than manual since the computer is actually faster in making the change.. i just dont know if that is the same for the TL. Cant wait to see the 1/4 mile time specs.
08-09-2006, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by invincible569
Thats right. Since paddle shifts are computer operated, how would you switch from a manual to the paddle shifts? I dont think its possible.
I do know that the paddle shifts on other cars make the car faster than manual since the computer is actually faster in making the change.. i just dont know if that is the same for the TL. Cant wait to see the 1/4 mile time specs.
I do know that the paddle shifts on other cars make the car faster than manual since the computer is actually faster in making the change.. i just dont know if that is the same for the TL. Cant wait to see the 1/4 mile time specs.
The Paddle shifts on the TL wont be faster than the manuel because its a still an automatic with a torque converter. The Type S is basically getting a "new" auto tranny, which is just the one the RL has.
The paddle shift tranny that you are talking about that shifts just as fast or even faster than manuel are the automatic clutch tranny, like the BMW SMG
08-09-2006, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by whatjones911
The Paddle shifts on the TL wont be faster than the manuel because its a still an automatic with a torque converter. The Type S is basically getting a "new" auto tranny, which is just the one the RL has.
The paddle shift tranny that you are talking about that shifts just as fast or even faster than manuel are the automatic clutch tranny, like the BMW SMG
The paddle shift tranny that you are talking about that shifts just as fast or even faster than manuel are the automatic clutch tranny, like the BMW SMG
08-09-2006, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by invincible569
Thats right. Since paddle shifts are computer operated, how would you switch from a manual to the paddle shifts? I dont think its possible.
Originally Posted by invincible569
I do know that the paddle shifts on other cars make the car faster than manual since the computer is actually faster in making the change.. i just dont know if that is the same for the TL. Cant wait to see the 1/4 mile time specs.
However "real world" operating times of either of the above techniques will be downright negligible unless the only reason you're buying your TL is to race it everyday at a local circuit that even a few tenths of a second lag will affect you in a noticeable way.
08-09-2006, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by kamal
Manual can have paddle shifters too, clutch "n" shift like most race cars, who don't have a manual gear stick, they're all steering mounted shifters.
Not sure I follow the logic in your statement, in both cases the computer is making the internal gear changes, however the only way I see it being "faster" with paddle shifters is that the paddle shifter is a "touch n click" gear change as opposed to the actual arm movement sliding the gear stick from gear to gear.
However "real world" operating times of either of the above techniques will be downright negligible unless the only reason you're buying your TL is to race it everyday at a local circuit that even a few tenths of a second lag will affect you in a noticeable way.
Not sure I follow the logic in your statement, in both cases the computer is making the internal gear changes, however the only way I see it being "faster" with paddle shifters is that the paddle shifter is a "touch n click" gear change as opposed to the actual arm movement sliding the gear stick from gear to gear.
However "real world" operating times of either of the above techniques will be downright negligible unless the only reason you're buying your TL is to race it everyday at a local circuit that even a few tenths of a second lag will affect you in a noticeable way.
08-09-2006, 02:29 PM
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I wonder if they finally fixed the first to second gear change in the auto trannies. It would be nice to finally be in control of first gear in the autos without gate shifting.
08-09-2006, 03:14 PM
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Sorry, if previously posted:
Found this at Auto Week:
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...=808002&Ref=PH
Nice pic of the 07 TL in silver....
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...=808002&Ref=PH
Nice pic of the 07 TL in silver....
08-09-2006, 03:20 PM
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I think this thread should be retired, lol. 83 pages is gonna result in people not wanting to read some of it. Plus, there are other threads too involving the type-s pics and specs. This will eliminate repeated information and reposts.
08-09-2006, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Y.O TL
I think this thread should be retired, lol. 83 pages is gonna result in people not wanting to read some of it. Plus, there are other threads too involving the type-s pics and specs. This will eliminate repeated information and reposts.
08-09-2006, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SebringSilver
After seeing the photos of the Type S, I have to say the current model with the A-Spec package looks much better. The Type S looks way too busy.
I'm sure they will make an A-spec kit for you to put on your 07+ models. Just like they redesigned the lip kit for 02/03 TL's.
08-09-2006, 08:17 PM
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For those of you who have time and want to read what other car enthusiasts are saying about the new Type S:
NSX Forum:
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74308
Volkswagon Forum:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeroforum?id=1&days=7&page=2
RX8 Forum:
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=96135
G35 Forum:
http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110844
Lexus Forum:
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=231404
CarSpyShots Forum:
http://carspyshots.net/zerothread?id=20574
NSX Forum:
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74308
Volkswagon Forum:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeroforum?id=1&days=7&page=2
RX8 Forum:
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=96135
G35 Forum:
http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110844
Lexus Forum:
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=231404
CarSpyShots Forum:
http://carspyshots.net/zerothread?id=20574
08-09-2006, 08:54 PM
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Speaking of SH-AWD they fixed my car after waiting 3 days "only a battery" anyway drove an RDX while they washed up my TL, not bad..weird turbo but its got balls
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According to "Chilibowl" on the G35 forum, anyone who buys the '07 TL over the '07 G35 "must be smoking some serious crack". I think they're both great choices and I'm not smoking anything. Well, actually I think the base TL is a great choice, I'm not so sure about paying $40K for a TL (maybe for the '09 TL with SH-AWD).
One more thing, does anyone know if Cool Blue Metallic will be available for the TL (or is the blue '07 TL the new blue color) ? I was just curious since the '07 Accord sedan will come in that nicer looking blue.
One more thing, does anyone know if Cool Blue Metallic will be available for the TL (or is the blue '07 TL the new blue color) ? I was just curious since the '07 Accord sedan will come in that nicer looking blue.
