Is there a govenor on the 2004 TL?
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Is there a govenor on the 2004 TL?
Just got my new Navi package TL 2 weeks ago.
What a work of art.
I had it going 120 m/h , but I am still on snows, so I will wait for the 18in Ultra high performance Yoko's to see how fast it will really go. I'm hoping for 150 M/h, is that realistict?
Do these cars have govenors, and if so when do they slow you down?
What a work of art.
I had it going 120 m/h , but I am still on snows, so I will wait for the 18in Ultra high performance Yoko's to see how fast it will really go. I'm hoping for 150 M/h, is that realistict?
Do these cars have govenors, and if so when do they slow you down?
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The only published numbers I've ever seen are all "estimated" and are all 155MPH.
http://www.modernracer.com/acuratl.html
Another says 152
http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/html/tl.html
http://www.modernracer.com/acuratl.html
Another says 152
http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/html/tl.html
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Service manager does not think there is a govenor,
Thanks for your help
Just found out about this board today, hope to learn a lot about my new car.
Thanks for your help
Just found out about this board today, hope to learn a lot about my new car.
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Glad to see you could join the forum CohibaRed!
If you had your TL over 120 mph, I doubt there is a governor. My accord trips out at 190km/h and it is quite an unpleasant feeling having the plug pulled at that speed. I can't imagine that they'd bother with a governor at higher speeds unless there is a need to protect the engine or something.
I am counting the days until my 04TL arrives. I just signed the papers today and deliver is due at the end of April.
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If you had your TL over 120 mph, I doubt there is a governor. My accord trips out at 190km/h and it is quite an unpleasant feeling having the plug pulled at that speed. I can't imagine that they'd bother with a governor at higher speeds unless there is a need to protect the engine or something.
I am counting the days until my 04TL arrives. I just signed the papers today and deliver is due at the end of April.
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Originally posted by vtechbrain
It does not have a governor C/D, as usual, was wrong. The car will redline in 5th at around 150 thus engaging the rev limiter.. Maximum speed cannot be achived in 6th.
It does not have a governor C/D, as usual, was wrong. The car will redline in 5th at around 150 thus engaging the rev limiter.. Maximum speed cannot be achived in 6th.
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Originally posted by adam209
so you can go faster in 5th than you can in 6th?
so you can go faster in 5th than you can in 6th?
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Originally posted by adam209
so you can go faster in 5th than you can in 6th?
so you can go faster in 5th than you can in 6th?
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Hmm six gear is still a close ratio in the 6 th gear will be effective i had mine to 150mph already hit 6th gear kept pulling but my balls were gone by that point . The truth of the matter the older we get the less balls we have
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I posted this on another thread. Here is a C&D article on TL:
http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?
section_id=19&article_id=7062&page_number=2
C/D-estimated performance (6-sp manual):
Zero to 60 mph 6.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 15.7 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 14.7 @ 97 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 140 mph
Projected fuel economy:
EPA city driving: 19 mpg
EPA highway driving: 28-29 mpg
SO, sounds like CD is wrong on this issue based on some of the threads here.
If you had your car over 120 then you got some big ones. I did have mine (accidently) over 100 while passing and if felt smooth so I don't doubt the same characteristics at higher speed. The car does surprise me on how fast it gets up to triple digits - poor excuse when pulled over.
By the way, my governor sits in a minivan. However, she does govern when riding in my car.
http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?
section_id=19&article_id=7062&page_number=2
C/D-estimated performance (6-sp manual):
Zero to 60 mph 6.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 15.7 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 14.7 @ 97 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 140 mph
Projected fuel economy:
EPA city driving: 19 mpg
EPA highway driving: 28-29 mpg
SO, sounds like CD is wrong on this issue based on some of the threads here.
If you had your car over 120 then you got some big ones. I did have mine (accidently) over 100 while passing and if felt smooth so I don't doubt the same characteristics at higher speed. The car does surprise me on how fast it gets up to triple digits - poor excuse when pulled over.
By the way, my governor sits in a minivan. However, she does govern when riding in my car.
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