jbdezine

Couldn't believe how smooth the new TL was at 140 MPH, I’ve had my 95 Vette up to this speed but thought it was a little to fast so I let up. This thing still wanted more and only felt like it was going 100. Don’t get me wrong, I know it is not very safe but sometimes you just have to see what something has. This thing definitely has it and more. Scary. Anyone else take it up there

Zuubah

Hey JBD...

The squirrels are looking for you...




THEY THINK YOU ARE NUTS!!!:wow:

BTW, Thanks for the input, it is nice info to know since I will never find out first hand.


~Z

UminChu

ROFL :lol1:

Bitium

My 99TL is smooth at 158 mph.....I'm sure the 04 is as good or better.

jbdezine

158mph, way to fast for me. I thought these things have a governor on them at 152MPH, did you take yours off?

Bitium

ours are up to 149 mph.....you have to take in consideration speedo error.....wind....temp....alttitude.....angle.

there was no wind, 50F, 4500 feet, slighly downhill.

Here in germany I hit 147mph.

The picture qas taken at 153 mph....kind of blurry too because it was a picture taken from a paper photo with a digital camera

elessar

Um... you were going 158, driving with one hand and snapping a photo with the other?!? :wow: Daaaaaaammmnnn...

Bitium

yeah....my stupid friend on the passenger side didn't want to take the picture....at least I still had my eyes on the road and not on the camera.

blufox

yup the 04 is a very stable car even at its top speed (iwould know trust me)

bdowell

158 in what kind of car is that? Whoa you got balls taking pictures at 158!:wow: :wow:

Bitium

99 acura TL....taken in new mexico coming back from a weekend trip to arizona while station in lackland texas.

Zeuser

I was quite impressed with the high speed stability on my TL test drive last night. Got onto the highway and before I knew it I was doing 200Km/h (124mph). And the scary thing? It didn't feel that fast at all!

I was looking at the road mostly and then I stared down at the gauge and saw the needle go past the 200 mark. Damn! This thing needs a heads-up speedo because it's just screaming for a speeding ticket.

"I'm sorry officer, I though I was only doing 50Mph." seems like a valid defense in this thing because it's true.

avs007

Here's a clearer picture from a G35 that isn't even broken in yet Gotta love pocket sized digital cameras. And to make this post on-topic the G35 and my wife's TL are both equally smooth at speed. The TL is perhaps a little quieter at the top too

BlackShadow

I agree that our cars were meant for fast cruising.

BTW, my top speed so far is 147 mph in my then bone stock 99 TL.

copter

:cop: Alright pull it over.....


License, Reg and Insurance

rets

Just curious, did you ever pull over the car running so fast or reckless? What penalities will they usually get?

adam209

jail

acuraddict

You guys are out of your friggin minds. Very amusing thread, just the same.

gabedabomb

Somewhere in Nevada (US-50)...



Don't worry guys. I was with my friend on a road trip from NorCal to Denver, CO. It was boring as heck. For miles, there was literally NO ONE around on the two land highway. And from the lighting on the picture, you can tell it was a sunny, cloudless day. I got up to maybe 143...have it on video. I was flying around the Nevada desert like a madman. Weeee.... (good thing no Nevada Highway Patrol flying around with me ) When I get the TL (the Accord will probably be replaced in 5 yrs or so, just in time to get a 2007 certified pre-owned 6-speed) I will for sure revisit Nevada. I highly recommend the state for fast cruising (not so much for twisties though).

VQ35DE

6G Accord isnt doing a legitimate 143mph without some good mods. I got my Maxima SE up to 145mph on a relatively clear NJ Turnpike in a head-to-head with a TL-S.