mazdaspeed3God

Well, this wasn't really that good of a race but I'm just posting what happened anyway... I caught a late model Acura RL at the light. I stopped next to him and turned off my VSC. I gave it a little bit of revving 2.5k rpm before launch. He realized I was on it and as soon as the light turned green we took off. Luckily I had a strong launch (7 out of 10 times I screw up). Beat him by an half car length to 32 mph and I was several cars ahead by 70+ mph on 3rd. He was pretty close to me from the launch but as I pulled him hard at higher speeds he realized my car is faster so he gave up on the run. Maybe he doesn't know how to launch his car, it's an AWD isn't it? should be easy to launch. I wasn't really expecting to beat any cars other than some vehicles like Honda CR-V or some 4 cyl Camry from dig though.

Sonnick

Are you modded at all?

You are right they are AWD. Maybe he had a bad launch, who knows. Nice kill tho. In reality, they are low 15 second cars @ 92-94, so sounds about right that you pulled him hard after 30. Have you been to the track yet?

mazdaspeed3God

^ Fully stock.

Yonkers914

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NIce kill!! I think u mean 05-08 RL in ur title, cause the 04's are totally different generations lol.

mazdaspeed3God

Thanks. Yeah '05~'08. Thanks for the correction.

princelybug

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Nice kill.

Sonnick

mazdaspeed3God

Thanks.

Why are you laughing? He simply commented by saying nice kill.

Sonnick

Cuz on every kill thread he says the same thing. It's classic and was pointed out by a fellow member. So I thought it was funny

phee

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you would be surprised. ive been a witness to an 05 RL with 22's on it keep up with a 6mt 3rd gen tl on the highway. im talking RIGHT next to it

TylerT

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I have heard stories of the RL being a monster at highway speeds, but then I look at the 92-94mph trap speeds and I have a hard time believing it.

SatinSilverAV6

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maybe the TL 6MT was in 5th or 6th gear and was just toying with it haha.

SatinSilverAV6

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I have a hard time believing that the RL is a highway monster too. Its no slouch but the AWD with almost 4000lbs of weight and only 300hp I don't see it being a top end beast.

alexSU

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I wish the RL was a highway monster, I'd consider getting it after the TL, honestly. It's a great car but not enough power

'03TL-S

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People thinking of getting the RL shouldn't even be worried of how fast it is or can be.

Rockstar21

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i'd buy the RL strictly for what its made for. style and comfort..

the AWD was meant for a better handling vehicle.. not a better launch in the 1/4....
nobody should buy one with racing in mind IMO.

Monte TLS,MAX

I agree, and I agree on comfort but its not stylish.....

phee

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definitely not in 5th. this was at higher speeds +120

phee

iTrader: (5)

all the way from 80

Rockstar21

iTrader: (1)

the RL has always been very stylish.. if it wasnt for the price tag, i would have owned an 05+ in AWD

nothing new with a beak on it though..

Blazing GT

the RL has strong pick up in its 3rd Gear. Everyone says it is hard to believe but it is possible.

Blazing GT

I beggggggggg to differ

Rockstar21

iTrader: (1)

^

SatinSilverAV6

iTrader: (2)

That it does but it doesn't compare to a 6SPD TL in 3rd or even 4th for that matter. I don't feel its possible for a RL Auto to hang with a 6MT TL.

F23A4

Maybe in that one instance but in general, an RL would be VERY hard pressed to run even with an 04-06 TL 6MT.

Blazing GT

I have witnessed a RL hang with a 6spd TL and on a bend....he starting reeling the TL in..

phee

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i know it sounds crazy guys. but multiple people saw it. ask trojanman. he was there too

Blazing GT

phee make them believe..I have witnessed it!

Monte TLS,MAX

Yours look good, but I was referring to the prior generation RL. Should have stated that.

Monte TLS,MAX

Well I should have made it clear, the model like Blazing has looks good but not the prior RL which I was referring to.

erick3

you guys remember that thread i made about my TL vs MS3? well, had a loaner g37x over the weekend; ran the dude. beat em' by a car's length and a half. set and done.

Inaccurate

You was beating on a loaner car ? Dude, you should be ashamed
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joking dude. Give it hell. And great job with taking out the "No zoom, no zoom".

mazdaspeed3God

From dig? of course the Infiniti will win. He should pull more than that. Oh well if that makes you feel good, be my guest.

FastLS6speed

haha, im sure your talking about me! lol

Hes been getting ALOT better over the last few days... But GOOOOOOD GOD his post count is HUGE!!!!! lol

mazdaspeed3God

I am still waiting for your response to my question I had earlier. Waiting and waiting...

phee

iTrader: (5)

keep waiting. we already know your answer to each response

from a dig: "its RWD and of course its gunna win"
from a roll: "the ms3 has boost cut so races should start around 90mph in 3rd gear for it to be fair"

'03TL-S

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erick3

meh, that wouldn't have been fair. i had the awd version of the G. we ran them from a roll...we tried lower and then higher speeds

alexSU

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MS3 owned lol

'03TL-S

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Zoom zoom.