M45 vs RL
04-08-2009, 12:09 AM
#1
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Thread Starter
M45 vs RL
I am not stock....had a little fun with a M45 today. Every time we ran...he managed to pull very very slightly.
I was impressed I rand such a close race with the M45 V8. He pulled up and said
"whoa...didn't think the RL was that quick"
I smiled and we both went separate ways.
I was impressed I rand such a close race with the M45 V8. He pulled up and said
"whoa...didn't think the RL was that quick"
I smiled and we both went separate ways.
04-08-2009, 12:40 AM
#2
All motor
Not bad, those are powerful cars. 
They usually trap around 101.5 in the 1/4, so that's pretty good!
They usually trap around 101.5 in the 1/4, so that's pretty good!
04-08-2009, 01:10 PM
#6
Nice race. I am suprised you kept up so well after seeing what the M45 does to the 09 Maxima lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN2TmX0PE8o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdlv6...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN2TmX0PE8o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdlv6...eature=related
04-08-2009, 02:37 PM
#7
Nice race. I am suprised you kept up so well after seeing what the M45 does to the 09 Maxima lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN2TmX0PE8o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdlv6...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN2TmX0PE8o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdlv6...eature=related
his honking sucked
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04-08-2009, 06:38 PM
#9
Senior Moderator
That Maxima driver sounded COUNTRY!! Anyway, those videos reminded of the ONLY attribute of my old 05 Murano that I did not like: CVT!!! 
04-08-2009, 11:55 PM
#12
Burning Brakes
Ugggg....the sound of that CVT makes me want to puke. It's sounds like a 16 y/o slipping the hell out of a clutch going up a hill. Why Nissan, why? Give up the CVTs. They seriously kill the driving experience.
As for the race, the Maxima owner didn't look real experienced in much of anything related to driving. The M45 is a strong performer though (lower 14s at 100mph+). In the right hands and with some good break-in, I'm sure it has a high 13 second potential.
As for the race, the Maxima owner didn't look real experienced in much of anything related to driving. The M45 is a strong performer though (lower 14s at 100mph+). In the right hands and with some good break-in, I'm sure it has a high 13 second potential.
04-09-2009, 12:11 PM
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Thread Starter
no guys i didnt track my car...yet...
If i do..i have to buy some super light wheels.
I too was suprise that I kept up so well...
too bad the RL is soo heavy..
If i do..i have to buy some super light wheels.
I too was suprise that I kept up so well...
too bad the RL is soo heavy..
04-09-2009, 03:47 PM
#16
^ That can be arranged... TL-S.
Blazin... are we to expect another "I got a ticket" thread? Racing on streets bro? In BK?
M45 are pretty quick. I'm surprised by the outcome. Nice.
Blazin... are we to expect another "I got a ticket" thread? Racing on streets bro? In BK?
M45 are pretty quick. I'm surprised by the outcome. Nice.
04-12-2009, 05:57 PM
#18
His RL would lose. I think he would be a great race with a auto Base TL with I/E. His AWD would not do him any good from a roll. Plus he weighs in at close to 4000lbs. From a stop would be interesting though. A stock RL is about as fast as a stock base TL auto. You have I/E/and crank pulley right blazing?
04-13-2009, 03:27 AM
#19
All motor
6MT Accord = 6MT TL in terms of performance, I'm down 
I think the race would be closer than you think Satin..they come with what, 290 from the factory? Minus the auto tranny, plus the mods he probably has 245 to the wheels? It is heavy tho..I'm sure it'd be a good race anyhow.
Blazing your RL sounds really really really good. I heard it at the meet and it was bettuh then sexxx
I think the race would be closer than you think Satin..they come with what, 290 from the factory? Minus the auto tranny, plus the mods he probably has 245 to the wheels? It is heavy tho..I'm sure it'd be a good race anyhow.
Blazing your RL sounds really really really good. I heard it at the meet and it was bettuh then sexxx
04-13-2009, 06:19 AM
#20
6MT Accord = 6MT TL in terms of performance, I'm down
I think the race would be closer than you think Satin..they come with what, 290 from the factory? Minus the auto tranny, plus the mods he probably has 245 to the wheels? It is heavy tho..I'm sure it'd be a good race anyhow.
Blazing your RL sounds really really really good. I heard it at the meet and it was bettuh then sexxx
I think the race would be closer than you think Satin..they come with what, 290 from the factory? Minus the auto tranny, plus the mods he probably has 245 to the wheels? It is heavy tho..I'm sure it'd be a good race anyhow.
Blazing your RL sounds really really really good. I heard it at the meet and it was bettuh then sexxx
04-13-2009, 01:36 PM
#22
6MT Accord = 6MT TL in terms of performance, I'm down
I think the race would be closer than you think Satin..they come with what, 290 from the factory? Minus the auto tranny, plus the mods he probably has 245 to the wheels? It is heavy tho..I'm sure it'd be a good race anyhow.
Blazing your RL sounds really really really good. I heard it at the meet and it was bettuh then sexxx
I think the race would be closer than you think Satin..they come with what, 290 from the factory? Minus the auto tranny, plus the mods he probably has 245 to the wheels? It is heavy tho..I'm sure it'd be a good race anyhow.
Blazing your RL sounds really really really good. I heard it at the meet and it was bettuh then sexxx
04-13-2009, 01:55 PM
#23
I found this 06 RL with I/E/P. 0-90MPH or so.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miRR8...eature=related
Here is a new 09 RL 0-60.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcq2644VV24
Both seem slower than my AV6 lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miRR8...eature=related
Here is a new 09 RL 0-60.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcq2644VV24
Both seem slower than my AV6 lol.
04-13-2009, 05:01 PM
#24
All motor
^^ You're right, those don't look as fast as I thought.
04-14-2009, 03:38 PM
#28
Senior Moderator
I ran against an M45 Sport a few years ago when I had my Maxima, and did so on a empty stretch of the NY Thruway. I pretty much held my own (him pulling ever so slightly) until I hit my fuel cutoff @ ~ 130mph. So, I can buy the OP's experience with the RL vs M45. (I just needed some time to 'digest' the RL's potential a bit before responding to the RL vs M45 matchup.)
Once the VK50VE transforms it into the M50, the game will change.
Once the VK50VE transforms it into the M50, the game will change.
04-16-2009, 04:48 PM
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His RL would lose. I think he would be a great race with a auto Base TL with I/E. His AWD would not do him any good from a roll. Plus he weighs in at close to 4000lbs. From a stop would be interesting though. A stock RL is about as fast as a stock base TL auto. You have I/E/and crank pulley right blazing?
6MT Accord = 6MT TL in terms of performance, I'm down
I think the race would be closer than you think Satin..they come with what, 290 from the factory? Minus the auto tranny, plus the mods he probably has 245 to the wheels? It is heavy tho..I'm sure it'd be a good race anyhow.
Blazing your RL sounds really really really good. I heard it at the meet and it was bettuh then sexxx
I think the race would be closer than you think Satin..they come with what, 290 from the factory? Minus the auto tranny, plus the mods he probably has 245 to the wheels? It is heavy tho..I'm sure it'd be a good race anyhow.
Blazing your RL sounds really really really good. I heard it at the meet and it was bettuh then sexxx
fast foward to 2:55
You might be right. Stock I know that car runs low 15's with traps in the low 90's from what I have seen. With I/E/P he should be in the mid-high 14's(guessing). No faster than a Base TL with I/E. I don't think he would be trapping higher than 95-97MPH with AWD and being automatic.
I ran against an M45 Sport a few years ago when I had my Maxima, and did so on a empty stretch of the NY Thruway. I pretty much held my own (him pulling ever so slightly) until I hit my fuel cutoff @ ~ 130mph. So, I can buy the OP's experience with the RL vs M45. (I just needed some time to 'digest' the RL's potential a bit before responding to the RL vs M45 matchup.)
Once the VK50VE transforms it into the M50, the game will change.
Once the VK50VE transforms it into the M50, the game will change.
04-17-2009, 03:13 AM
#30
All motor
Really? I think it'd be a good race.
My 3rd gear pulls hard too
http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...t=MOV00413.flv
04-17-2009, 11:09 AM
#33
not a chance...
yeah I was pretty suprised of the outcome to...I only started pulling on him in my 3rd gear. Ask any RL owner how hard the car pulls in 3rd
I took a A/T already....my rims weigh 40lbs each and that does not include tires. It is really killing my performance.
I really don't believe in mag racing. I had a 04 TL and this car feels quicker.
yeah I was pretty suprised of the outcome to...I only started pulling on him in my 3rd gear. Ask any RL owner how hard the car pulls in 3rd
I took a A/T already....my rims weigh 40lbs each and that does not include tires. It is really killing my performance.
I really don't believe in mag racing. I had a 04 TL and this car feels quicker.
http://www.dragtimes.com/Acura-RL-Timeslip-4581.html
With I/E/P and 40lbs rims you probobly aren't any faster than stock. Put your stock rims back on that will help you!
I can guarentee my AV6 pulls harder than your RL in 3rd gear. Look at the youtube vids of a auto AV6 vs the RL with I/E/P.
04-17-2009, 12:41 PM
#35
Senior Moderator
04-17-2009, 01:50 PM
#38
Turd Polisher
iTrader: (1)
Sonnick, your car pulls HARD in 3rd.
I hate how you're instantly in VTEC when you hit 4th
I hate how you're instantly in VTEC when you hit 4th
04-17-2009, 03:03 PM
#39
All motor
Lol jp. I thought the TL 6MTs were in VTEC at the beginning of 4th too?
04-17-2009, 03:11 PM
#40
All motor
^^ I see you are a 5AT, my mistake. With those mods your TL must be pretty quick