Tiens Ftw

 

I had to post again cuz I tested my suspension out and I think it's great. Sticks like glue. Keep in mind though that I have 18" tires and the Dynamic suspension.


I can't believe how scared TSX people had me about the TL"s handling. I think its almost as good as the TSX, but the car is lower and heavier. Maybe they are justifying their purchases by saying the TL sux at handling?

 

What's "the Dynamic Suspension"? Is that A-Spec or something else?


Edit - Never mind. Found it in your other thread. 6MT - Never heard it called that before.

 

Really? Maybe it's a Canadian thing, like your Civic Si is a CSX-type S here. Maybe there it's A-spec? Dunno why.

 

TL Dynamic huh? Well, I didn't know there was yet another superlative to use about Stella's handling or suspension, but Dynamic will do! Tein SS w/EDFC this month anyway though for dropping it like it's hot! Not into tossing her, but nice to know I can...

NBP 6MT FTW!!!

 

It all depends on what you are used to. If you are used to real hi-po rwd sports cars then yes the overall performance is lacking. It is not a corvette, M3, MB, etc. I am fortunate enough to have driven just about everything out there but a McLaren and a Lamborghini.

However, for what it is I rate it highly, it has a nice balance of performance, comfort, features, etc for the price. For the money the high speed stability is quite impressive. On a trip a few weeks back I cruised @ 90 plus for about 1000 miles and last weekend @ daylight I ran her up to 130 on an empty stretch of highway. She just kept pulling. I have little doubt the TL-S will run well right up to the rev limiter without any looseness or lightness in the steering.

My wife has had a TL since 06 which I never really pushed( I drove it only occasionally, she kept the keys away from me). It is a nice luxury sedan. 3 months ago I bought a 07 TL-S. Aside from the torque steer and the stock tires I am pleased. If you want more performance, go for the BMW M. Of course you will pay for it.

It is a fun, comfortable, nice looking, easy to drive sports sedan.

 

Maybe I'll stop calling it Dynamic since all you U.S. guys don't know what I'm talkin about!


btw- Anthracite 6MT FTW!!!

 

Yeah that article played part in my decision earlier this year too ... even though type-s lost to IS350 by a few points, but the ugly IS butt just seems to be too small for me to look at it day in & day out ...

G35 is a bit too bland for me, so type-s would be the logical choice for me ... no regret so far ....