what are some weird/odd habits you have with yout TL?
07-26-2010, 12:14 PM
#1
BANNED
Thread Starter
iTrader: (33)
what are some weird/odd habits you have with yout TL?
thought it'd be amusing to see what strange habits we all share being TL owners
*constantly checking the MID tire pressure
*cant ever decide if i want to use the rear view mirror, side view pivoting mirror, turn my head around, or rear view camera while parallel parking
*if windows are down, they all have to be down at the same level using the unlock x2 feature
*quick detailer every couple of days...own a NBP that gets dirty quick...can't stand crap on my car, even if only lightly dusted, i gotta QD it to be satisfied
*common courtesy to other TL drivers...letting one merge in front of me in rush hour...letting one pull out in front of me on a busy street...every so often throw a TL wave at em. what's a TL wave? idk i just wave at them n see what happens
let's hear some other habits you all have with your TL...the stranger the better
*constantly checking the MID tire pressure
*cant ever decide if i want to use the rear view mirror, side view pivoting mirror, turn my head around, or rear view camera while parallel parking
*if windows are down, they all have to be down at the same level using the unlock x2 feature
*quick detailer every couple of days...own a NBP that gets dirty quick...can't stand crap on my car, even if only lightly dusted, i gotta QD it to be satisfied
*common courtesy to other TL drivers...letting one merge in front of me in rush hour...letting one pull out in front of me on a busy street...every so often throw a TL wave at em. what's a TL wave? idk i just wave at them n see what happens
let's hear some other habits you all have with your TL...the stranger the better
07-26-2010, 12:29 PM
#3
BANNED
Thread Starter
iTrader: (33)
^guess i didn't see that thread...sorry for re-posting an already used topic...i'm sure that gets annoying to the vets around here.
07-26-2010, 12:37 PM
#6
Veni, vidi, vici
Trending Topics
07-26-2010, 01:35 PM
#8
Senior Moderator
iTrader: (1)
Meh- there's alot of new members on the board now and this isn't a topic that has been beaten to death.....Let it stay open.
07-26-2010, 01:39 PM
#9
I would have to say my biggest habit is checking the tire pressures by hand at least once or twice a week. I'm like ridiculous about it and if I don't do it, I feel like I'm missing something.
07-26-2010, 01:45 PM
#10
The Panty Dropper
- I line up the windows with rolled down
- when putting the key in the ignition i make sure the acura emblem faces out...if i dont i actually turn it off and reposition key..strange but i think its good luck and have never been in an accident (knock on wood)
-clean car every sat. rain or shine
- when putting the key in the ignition i make sure the acura emblem faces out...if i dont i actually turn it off and reposition key..strange but i think its good luck and have never been in an accident (knock on wood)
-clean car every sat. rain or shine
07-26-2010, 02:16 PM
#11
Keep Right Except to Pass
(BTW, I should note that the 2004 TL does not have the TPMS that some later years do, so in my case there is no other way to check the pressure except by hand.)
The thing I do that some people would consider weird is that I insist on having all the seatbelt buckles at the bottoms of the belts (or at their lowest possible point, anyway) with the metal part facing down. This is no big deal in the back seat because almost nobody ever rides back there (maybe five times total in the almost six years I've had the TL). It's more of an issue in the front passenger seat because Ms1995hoo just lets the seatbelt go when she takes it off (which bugs me bigtime).
My other "weird" habit isn't really TL-specific because I've done it in prior cars too. When I fill the gas tank I have a little booklet down in the driver's side map pocket where I record the date, the price per gallon, the mileage on trip meter "A" and the odometer, the number of gallons or litres, the average mpg, and the average mph (the latter per the trip computer). I've always kept track of fuel economy because if it suddenly drops precipitously for unexplained reasons it may be a sign of a problem.
07-26-2010, 02:21 PM
#12
My other "weird" habit isn't really TL-specific because I've done it in prior cars too. When I fill the gas tank I have a little booklet down in the driver's side map pocket where I record the date, the price per gallon, the mileage on trip meter "A" and the odometer, the number of gallons or litres, the average mpg, and the average mph (the latter per the trip computer). I've always kept track of fuel economy because if it suddenly drops precipitously for unexplained reasons it may be a sign of a problem.
07-26-2010, 02:38 PM
#13
Keep Right Except to Pass
The thing about recording the average speed came about because I was curious to follow to what degree the speed made a difference in the TL's fuel economy, especially back in 2005 when I took the Auto Train to Florida and then I was driving extremely fast on some of the highways down there (sustained 100+ mph on I-75 going across the Everglades from Fort Myers to Miami for a football game, for example).
I don't know why I started recording the price per gallon or why I continue to do it. In theory I suppose I could look back at those to know where the best prices are, but I have a good mental sense of that as to all the gas stations near my house anyway.
07-26-2010, 02:47 PM
#14
I don't consider that sort of thing weird at all. Seems more like a good idea to me. I always think my front left tyre (driver's side) looks like the pressure is low and so I'm frequently checking it. More often than not it turns out to be fine, but last week it was at 23 psi (the spec is 35), so I wound up running the compressor for a while. The real annoyance about it from my point of view is that in my one-car garage the space is tight (due to the big recycling can the trash company gave out last year) and so it's hard for me to get at that front tyre. Yesterday when I checked the pressure I must have unintentionally bled off 1 psi just because I had a hard time getting the gauge onto the stem. Yeah, I guess I could just back the car out into the driveway first, but the heat index was around 107°F this weekend, so I didn't want to do that.
(BTW, I should note that the 2004 TL does not have the TPMS that some later years do, so in my case there is no other way to check the pressure except by hand.)
The thing I do that some people would consider weird is that I insist on having all the seatbelt buckles at the bottoms of the belts (or at their lowest possible point, anyway) with the metal part facing down. This is no big deal in the back seat because almost nobody ever rides back there (maybe five times total in the almost six years I've had the TL). It's more of an issue in the front passenger seat because Ms1995hoo just lets the seatbelt go when she takes it off (which bugs me bigtime).
My other "weird" habit isn't really TL-specific because I've done it in prior cars too. When I fill the gas tank I have a little booklet down in the driver's side map pocket where I record the date, the price per gallon, the mileage on trip meter "A" and the odometer, the number of gallons or litres, the average mpg, and the average mph (the latter per the trip computer). I've always kept track of fuel economy because if it suddenly drops precipitously for unexplained reasons it may be a sign of a problem.
(BTW, I should note that the 2004 TL does not have the TPMS that some later years do, so in my case there is no other way to check the pressure except by hand.)
The thing I do that some people would consider weird is that I insist on having all the seatbelt buckles at the bottoms of the belts (or at their lowest possible point, anyway) with the metal part facing down. This is no big deal in the back seat because almost nobody ever rides back there (maybe five times total in the almost six years I've had the TL). It's more of an issue in the front passenger seat because Ms1995hoo just lets the seatbelt go when she takes it off (which bugs me bigtime).
My other "weird" habit isn't really TL-specific because I've done it in prior cars too. When I fill the gas tank I have a little booklet down in the driver's side map pocket where I record the date, the price per gallon, the mileage on trip meter "A" and the odometer, the number of gallons or litres, the average mpg, and the average mph (the latter per the trip computer). I've always kept track of fuel economy because if it suddenly drops precipitously for unexplained reasons it may be a sign of a problem.
07-26-2010, 03:13 PM
#17
Former Whiner
You silly.
07-26-2010, 03:19 PM
#18
Former Whiner
Nothing outrageous for me.
Just no eating and smoking in my car.
Also, all windows need to be lined up if cracked or the back must be all the up and the front must be all the way down.
Just no eating and smoking in my car.
Also, all windows need to be lined up if cracked or the back must be all the up and the front must be all the way down.
07-26-2010, 03:58 PM
#20
No eating, smoking, or people who have been smoking in my car. It still has new-car-and-leather smell at 50k, so I must be doing something right.
Also, unlike my other cars, absolutely nothing gets left in the car except the insurance card and the owners manuals. That's not terribly unusual until you look at my other two cars and realize how much of a slob I usually am
Also, unlike my other cars, absolutely nothing gets left in the car except the insurance card and the owners manuals. That's not terribly unusual until you look at my other two cars and realize how much of a slob I usually am
07-26-2010, 04:28 PM
#22
Intermediate
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Cali
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
No eating, smoking, or people who have been smoking in my car. It still has new-car-and-leather smell at 50k, so I must be doing something right.
Also, unlike my other cars, absolutely nothing gets left in the car except the insurance card and the owners manuals. That's not terribly unusual until you look at my other two cars and realize how much of a slob I usually am
Also, unlike my other cars, absolutely nothing gets left in the car except the insurance card and the owners manuals. That's not terribly unusual until you look at my other two cars and realize how much of a slob I usually am
07-26-2010, 05:18 PM
#24
Keep Right Except to Pass
07-26-2010, 05:25 PM
#25
Registered TL Owner
+1 to the belt buckles having to be at the bottom. I hate when they get twisted after someone gets out. If I notice one in the back seat I usually try to fix it at a red light.
-When I get out of the car I have to make sure everything is put away. I want my car to look good if someone wants to take a peak inside lol
-If people are using my trunk I usually put the stuff in for them if its something big like luggage, I dont want them to scuff the bumper.
--Then when I'm dropping them off I usually get out with them so I can close the trunk myself, I have the wing spoiler so when people close the trunk they tend to slam it pretty hard. Plus, I dont like hand prints on the trunk lid and no one knows about the handle inside.
-All of the handles on the ceiling have to be pushed in
07-26-2010, 05:46 PM
#26
Cruisin'
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Richmond, VA
Age: 47
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
- I always place the key in the ignition with the logo against my thumb... that way the logo faces me once it's started and I feel more connected to the car. Don't ask why.
- I'm always extra courteous to other TL drivers... especially if the TL is white like mine. Much respect due to those with good taste.
- I give tutorials to passengers on how to shut my doors without slamming them and how to get in and out of my car without scuffing the door sills. Violations will get you banned from the Acura experience.
- I'm always extra courteous to other TL drivers... especially if the TL is white like mine. Much respect due to those with good taste.
- I give tutorials to passengers on how to shut my doors without slamming them and how to get in and out of my car without scuffing the door sills. Violations will get you banned from the Acura experience.
07-26-2010, 06:25 PM
#27
Three Wheelin'
iTrader: (1)
I always check the rear camera before I move my car. Even if I don't want to go in reverse initially.
I like to place both my fingers up against the Blue LED light on the map light that gives the dim blue ambiance of the interior of the car during night. So subtle.. so beautiful.. OH MY GOD... it even has a watermark.
I like to place both my fingers up against the Blue LED light on the map light that gives the dim blue ambiance of the interior of the car during night. So subtle.. so beautiful.. OH MY GOD... it even has a watermark.
07-26-2010, 06:42 PM
#28
Advanced
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
07-26-2010, 07:22 PM
#29
07-26-2010, 07:51 PM
#30
You need to buy an aftermarket module and wire it in if you want to do it from the remote. Otherwise, stick the key in the driver side door lock, lock the car, and then turn it to lock again and hold. Everything will close.
07-26-2010, 08:07 PM
#32
2006 6spd
iTrader: (2)
windows same when cracked~logo opposite of thumb when in ignition~no smoking(rule was made by smokers i don't smoke)~park extra far of course~unconditional courtesy/respect for other drivers~and parking brake always when in park (hate putting it in park letting off brake and feeling that dead roll back resting transmission feeling); but only with my TL of course
07-26-2010, 08:23 PM
#33
HE>i
iTrader: (1)
I usually park at the end of the lot...even when my wife was pregnant i still parked a good ways away from anyone
Absolutely
After 6 years/ 40K miles i still got that new smell
-If people are using my trunk I usually put the stuff in for them if its something big like luggage, I dont want them to scuff the bumper.
--Then when I'm dropping them off I usually get out with them so I can close the trunk myself, I have the wing spoiler so when people close the trunk they tend to slam it pretty hard. Plus, I dont like hand prints on the trunk lid and no one knows about the handle inside.
I constantly compare my polished paint to other cars paint. I have OCD when it comes to cleaning my car
07-26-2010, 08:39 PM
#34
07-26-2010, 09:36 PM
#35
Keep Right Except to Pass
I put the key in the ignition with the logo facing up, but not for any particular reason. It just happens to be that that's how I hold the key and it feels weird if I hold it the other way before inserting it, so that's how it winds up. So in my mind this isn't a "weird/odd habit" I have with my TL because it's not something I feel the need to do intentionally nor consciously; rather, it just happens to turn out that the key is in that position.
07-27-2010, 06:45 AM
#36
Darryl
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Washington DC
Age: 39
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
- I always place the key in the ignition with the logo against my thumb... that way the logo faces me once it's started and I feel more connected to the car. Don't ask why.
- I'm always extra courteous to other TL drivers... especially if the TL is white like mine. Much respect due to those with good taste.
- I'm always extra courteous to other TL drivers... especially if the TL is white like mine. Much respect due to those with good taste.
if i notice the "A" on the key is not facing my thumb i will turn car off and turn around
also the windows must all be at the same level
nice to see that you all do it to thought i had OCD or something
07-27-2010, 11:39 AM
#38
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
You guys are weird 
