Took some pics of the 2012's today
03-17-2011, 02:41 AM
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6G TLX-S
As for how they differed what are you looking for? Exterior wise? They had fully loaded SHAWD and FWD TL. It was easy to see the difference in looks (as the sh models had the 19s with the new and only allseason goodyears they offer on it), the SH-AWD cars were MUCH more fun to drive. (especially on the auto-x course you could really tell the SH-AWD handling over the FWD (didnt get to autox the FWD version but had a good drive in it to test the handling) I wish i could have gotten to drive them in snow or rain to really see how the SH-AWD performed. As for sound levels, road noise was the same in both. It was quieter than the 11 i drove.
Originally Posted by leftlanenews
The interior has undergone a bout with the body sealing engineers, whose work has resulted in a 2.7 dB reduction in cabin noise.
Is it possible for the Acura tranny to match-rev downshift all the way from 6 -> 5-> 4-> 3 -> or even 2, like the real dual-clutch tranny, when attacking a tight corner from high vehicle speeds ?
03-17-2011, 01:12 PM
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Here are some decent pics of the Advance model... Not sure how to rip the pics from autotrader...
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...er_id=10000922
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...er_id=10000922
03-17-2011, 02:05 PM
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Mademoiselle Chanel!!
Here are some decent pics of the Advance model... Not sure how to rip the pics from autotrader...
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...er_id=10000922
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...er_id=10000922
Yep, no quads...so you have to go by the rims...wild. Nice feature for the seats though. I'm waiting on the 5G.
03-17-2011, 03:28 PM
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Drove a 2012 SH-AWD today, I'm a current owner of a 2010 Tech SH-AWD here are my impressions.
Likes:
-tranny, silky smooth, doesn't hunt like the 2010 5 speed, big upgrade
-smaller silver trim on the trunk
-couple of chrome accents on the radio
-phone button
-interior door handles are chrome and real metal
-love the advance rims
Dislikes:
-rims on SH-AWD, looked like they are from an 08 MDX sport, don't look right on a sedan and i greatly prefer my 2010 SH AWD rims. wheel lock also sticks out on them and looks ood
-really dislike that they took away the chrome on the outside door handles
-i was never a fan of the 2010 front end/beak but i actually prefer it over the 2012
-don't like that they did away with the dual exhaust tips
-rear taillights they took away the chrome trim accent
-color choices
Likes:
-tranny, silky smooth, doesn't hunt like the 2010 5 speed, big upgrade
-smaller silver trim on the trunk
-couple of chrome accents on the radio
-phone button
-interior door handles are chrome and real metal
-love the advance rims
Dislikes:
-rims on SH-AWD, looked like they are from an 08 MDX sport, don't look right on a sedan and i greatly prefer my 2010 SH AWD rims. wheel lock also sticks out on them and looks ood
-really dislike that they took away the chrome on the outside door handles
-i was never a fan of the 2010 front end/beak but i actually prefer it over the 2012
-don't like that they did away with the dual exhaust tips
-rear taillights they took away the chrome trim accent
-color choices
03-17-2011, 04:06 PM
#90
I didn't really notice the difference in sound, maybe slightly quieter. Same with the nav screen, no real difference, seemed a tad brighter but nothing that made me go WOW.
As far as the ventilated seats, dealer didn't have an advance in, and said it will take awhile before they have inventory. it seems like the advanced will be very limited in the early going. regarding ventilated seats, i had them in my STS and LOVED them, really really miss them.
one thing i don't like about the advance is the goodyear tires. in general i don't GY tires and the advance issued ones are low rated on tire rack. however if i was going to get a 2012 i would be hard pressed not to get the advance because of the seats and the rims.
As far as the ventilated seats, dealer didn't have an advance in, and said it will take awhile before they have inventory. it seems like the advanced will be very limited in the early going. regarding ventilated seats, i had them in my STS and LOVED them, really really miss them.
one thing i don't like about the advance is the goodyear tires. in general i don't GY tires and the advance issued ones are low rated on tire rack. however if i was going to get a 2012 i would be hard pressed not to get the advance because of the seats and the rims.
03-17-2011, 07:56 PM
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Drifting
Drove a 2012 SH-AWD today, I'm a current owner of a 2010 Tech SH-AWD here are my impressions.
Likes:
-tranny, silky smooth, doesn't hunt like the 2010 5 speed, big upgrade
-smaller silver trim on the trunk
-couple of chrome accents on the radio
-phone button
-interior door handles are chrome and real metal
-love the advance rims
Dislikes:
-rims on SH-AWD, looked like they are from an 08 MDX sport, don't look right on a sedan and i greatly prefer my 2010 SH AWD rims. wheel lock also sticks out on them and looks ood
-really dislike that they took away the chrome on the outside door handles
-i was never a fan of the 2010 front end/beak but i actually prefer it over the 2012
-don't like that they did away with the dual exhaust tips
-rear taillights they took away the chrome trim accent
-color choices
Likes:
-tranny, silky smooth, doesn't hunt like the 2010 5 speed, big upgrade
-smaller silver trim on the trunk
-couple of chrome accents on the radio
-phone button
-interior door handles are chrome and real metal
-love the advance rims
Dislikes:
-rims on SH-AWD, looked like they are from an 08 MDX sport, don't look right on a sedan and i greatly prefer my 2010 SH AWD rims. wheel lock also sticks out on them and looks ood
-really dislike that they took away the chrome on the outside door handles
-i was never a fan of the 2010 front end/beak but i actually prefer it over the 2012
-don't like that they did away with the dual exhaust tips
-rear taillights they took away the chrome trim accent
-color choices
I ordered one!
Last edited by Treblig; 03-17-2011 at 08:00 PM.
03-17-2011, 08:08 PM
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Drifting
^^ Congrats. Very cool. Please post some pics and give us your impressions when you pick it up.
03-17-2011, 08:13 PM
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Drifting
03-17-2011, 09:52 PM
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I noticed a sound difference in the 12 vs the 11. The 12 was quieter on the hwy. That was one of the larger complaints about the car they tried to address.
Oh and one thing about the vented seats, they pull air away, not push air towards you. They cool really fast and work well.
Oh and one thing about the vented seats, they pull air away, not push air towards you. They cool really fast and work well.
03-17-2011, 11:47 PM
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Drifting
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03-20-2011, 01:11 AM
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I was at the dealership getting some work done to my car and got a peek at some of the 2012 TL's that are going on sale this week. Luckily they were side by side with some 2011's so I took a couple of quick shots with my cell to show the differences so I thought I'd post them on here.
SH-AWD and Base
SH-AWD and Base
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03-20-2011, 07:22 AM
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Why does it have the old front end with the new rear end?
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