TheTLProject

I'm 100% sure this car will do 13.7 minimum on a winter day. It pulls almost twice as hard. I'm confident I can keep up with and possibly beat g37's. 4th and 5th don't feel like dogs anymore.

vietxquangstah

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If your car sounds loud enough to turn heads than by definition it is NOT a "total sleeper".

4th and 5th don't feel like dogs anymore? Your 4th gear is geared to 174mph and 5th gear is 241mph. The moment you hit 4th you are at a major gearing disadvantage and acceleration is almost non existent.

The 2010+ Gs have a 7 speed auto and 4th gear is geared to 126mph. 5th is 178mph.

This is why i said in a street race the G37 7AT will have the advantage over you up til 125 mph. Once I hit 5th gear acceleration is slow but still pulls compared to your 4th gear.

anx1300c

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FWIW, I walked a G37 Coupe pretty easily from 60-100 or 110. Not sure on G's mods or number of passengers. Sedans seem to be a bit quicker from what I've read. There have been bone stock 7AT sedans that have run 13.5 @ 105, so you never really know.

And yeah, if your exhaust is causing neck strain from spectators, then it's not really a sleeper. You should really just do a 6spd swap.

maharajamd

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See I was a dick to OP because of hacking up a nice car. You're being a dick by just throwing his ambitions on the floor and stomping on them. BIG DIFFERENCE IMO!

His choice is what he chooses to do. And if it's causing no harm it shouldn't bother you.

Also comparing this to that is retarded. Like my car would walk all over you. And then a GTR would walk all over me. And on and on and on. So why bother?

TheTLProject

Just an update but my supervisor claims to have bought the 2013 G37X Coupe convertible which is a good bit heavier than the regular coupe and heavier than the sedan even more so. I'll enjoy walking his ass if he really did get it.

champaned_out

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lol if you were a true sleeper, you shouldnt be turning heads... but congrats on your achievement

FamilyGuy

Give the man some credit he has a 10 year old base model TL auto that can keep up with today's sports sedans

anx1300c

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Speaking of new sport sedans, I had a driver in a new A4 with temporary tags try to get feisty a couple nights ago. They're definitely quicker than the last gen, but still not quick enough. They should be decent with a reflash.

maharajamd

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2.0t... 0-60 in 5.4? 1/4 in 14 flat? Not bad for a 2 liter sedan... Lol

FamilyGuy

Not bad at all same as a stock type s manual.

TheTLProject

Hey how long have you had your HFPC's and how many miles have you put on them? Heard some stories about them failing

maharajamd

iTrader: (1)

All cats can fail. But RV6 make solid products. Fear not.

champaned_out

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yeah not bad, but not great either.. i felt the A4 lineup always lacked power... the new bump in power in the newer models
was much needed.. but its still behind when you compare other cars in its class

the 3rd gen tl 6spd is over a decade old and is still quicker than the 2017 A4

FamilyGuy

Over 2 years and 20k+ miles. I actually melted the top of the inserts (media) a bit over this time because I was running rich, but they held up, did not plug up, no difference in driveability. RV6 stood behind their product and I got new ones at low cost and now that I'm tuned, they should last quite a while. Have no fear, just don't wait too long before you tune it.

TheTLProject

i have an air fuel ratio tune via my AEM FIC so I should be good

anx1300c

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A stock 6MT TL isn't quicker than a new A4. A 6MT Type S might barely keep up.

champaned_out

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well i know the new A4 quattros arent even a comparison..
i was oringally talking about the front wheel drive 2017 A4... it's 0-60 is 6.1 seconds which is something a 3rd gen 6spd can match and a type-s 6spd can beat (0-60 5.5seconds)... unfortunately i couldnt find 1/4 times for the front wheel drive versions just yet... but to say a 6MT Type S can barely keep up? i duno id like to see actual 1/4 times before i believe that

but again my main point was the A4 lineup when talking about just performance always seemed a little lack luster if you compare it with other cars in its class or price range
back in 05 my friend bought a brand new Audi A4 6spd MT quattro and another friend of mine bought a 2005 accord v6
they raced and he got smoked every single time... ive never seen him so sad when he realized his audi was slower than a honda

Scottwax

I have an '04 6MT base sedan G35, it actually weighs about 40 lbs less than the coupe! Total stripper car, only options are the mud guards and trunk mat. No sunroof either. Definitely quick, contemporary road tests say 14.2 @ 99 mph stock. Half the price of a TL Type S 6MT and it drives the proper end of the car. But I know it won't be as reliable so there's that.

So as long as my car is stock, won't be racing you.

justnspace

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why wont it be as reliable as a honda? nissans are fucking great! it's japanese after all.

Scottwax

I've had a couple Maximas (one a 4AT, other a 6MT) and while they aren't GM/Chrysler horrible, they do have more minor issues than Honda/Acura. I carry an OBDII reader because of the Maximas and all the P0420/0430 codes for the precats I'd get. Put over 130k miles on the Accord before I got my first CEL.

At least the G35 was dealer serviced religiously by the original owner so that should help.

justnspace

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either or, its a machine that needs to be serviced regularly, just like a honda.
It will give you lots and lots and lots of years of pleasure, being the right wheeled drive

myron

iTrader: (4)

I am giving my wife my FX35 because it's bigger and a bit safer in the winter I guess, and I am getting myself a g35, maybe g35x. My FX is a pig on gas but I am thinking because it's a heavy SUV, I am hoping that g35 would be a little better on gas.
FX35 in winter is at around 16mpg all city and summer it's around 20mpg all city.

Scottwax

Getting around 20-21 mpg with mixed driving, city only closer to 17. Rated 20/27, definitely geared deeper than the TL/Accord, rpm at 70 is 2500.

vietxquangstah

iTrader: (7)

1.8 turbo making 170hp and has awd
Vs
3.0 v6 making 240hp and fwd.

Both cars identical in weight.

Clear winner there.

I like the S4 though

Scottwax

6 speed V6 Accords are no joke. Almost bought a 2007 V6 6 speed sedan that popped up on craigslist but decided I didn't want to have the same exact car other than the transmission.

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

Ironic as fuck...total sleeper, that's super loud and everyone looks at

not sure why you wouldn't pay homage to a guy that probably gave you inspiration to lose the weight to begin with. What does him selling it have to do with anything? THAT guy's thread wasn't documentation enough that you're literally not really a pioneer in this regard?

All that said...hey, man...pretty cool to have a mid 13 second car that's also a cool lookin family sedan! Keep up the great work!

TheTLProject

Let me get that S2000 up off you...lol

24boosted

Yup, that's exactly what everyone is thinking.

TheTLProject

Well it doesn't exactly sound bad either. I think it sounds amazing but to each their own. I'm not trying to brag here and judging by the way you typed that, you seem to think otherwise.

dyno pull


revving in parking lot

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rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

It sounds mean!
And it makes you happy!

and stay away from my banana ride!

EvilVirus

iTrader: (8)

Brah them badges adds weight. Lose them to shave .1 seconds off your 1/4

TheTLProject

lmfao

24boosted

I'm sure it sounds fabulous in person.

Yes, whenever I hear a loud Honda I turn to look and think that's awesome.

​I'm being facetious.

Congrats on dipping below 14s!

No really, good job.

What'd you make on the dynapack?

Congrats nonetheless.

Post up a vid of the next run.

TheTLProject

Thanks and that's all the tuning shop had. I wanted to do a DynoJet also just to compare results

TheTLProject

And I really need a go pro lol my phone has weird issues with recording inside the car and makes weird wavy crap happen if it starts shaking

champaned_out

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yeah i agree S4's are sexy and has both looks AND power.. what more could you want

oh for sure, the 6spd v6 from the 7th gen and onward are very quick considering its a family commuter car... pretty sure i heard the 8th or 9th gen accords are actually underrated and make 10 to 15 more hp than whats listed from factory

Scottwax

9th gen 6 speed coupes run high 13s at 102-103 stock according to magazine tests. The 6AT sedan isn't a slouch either, bottom 14s at 101. That's pretty stout for a car your mom (or mine) would likely drive. Amazing what Honda/Acura have done in terms of improving performance and mileage over the last 10 years or so. Too bad about all the chrome they've added...

EvilVirus

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I will sell you mine

6spd-GERCO

Nice job, what's next?!

TheTLProject

seafoamed the car lmao