Who Has Actually Purchased a Type-S
#81
Some Guy Who Loves Cars
Most of the guys classified as Haters & Trolls have start dates going back into the early 2000's or before. At that time Acura was a real player both in sales & performance not the advertising creation. It was a big dog & ran with the big dogs but at a much better price.
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#82
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Seriously Can we have a thread where somebody doesn’t bring up the s4…
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Let’s stick together and keep sharing good info and help those that haven’t had their Type S delivered obtain solid information so they can join the “Who has actually purchased a Type-S” thread!!!
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Let’s stick together and keep sharing good info and help those that haven’t had their Type S delivered obtain solid information so they can join the “Who has actually purchased a Type-S” thread!!!
It's not getting better anytime soon according to Reuters either, Apparently besides chip production woes many car maker subcontractors are having difficult time getting back to capacity with worker and raw material shortages.
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#83
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Yup, it's typically one of 10-15 on this forum that like to rank and rave then derail the thread no matter the topic.
It's not getting better anytime soon according to Reuters either, Apparently besides chip production woes many car maker subcontractors are having difficult time getting back to capacity with worker and raw material shortages.
It's not getting better anytime soon according to Reuters either, Apparently besides chip production woes many car maker subcontractors are having difficult time getting back to capacity with worker and raw material shortages.
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#85
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Do all season tires have better handling than snow tires when the ground is clear and dry? We don't usually get snow in the same way states like Minnesota do so I'd prefer not to have louder road noise, worse handling and whatever else may come from it just for a few days per season of snow. I've never had snow tires so I'm not sure what the drawbacks are.
#86
Car Enthusiast
I've never felt the need for snow tires. I'm in Illinois and I've had no issues with all seasons so I don't really see any reason to put on snow tires
Do all season tires have better handling than snow tires when the ground is clear and dry? We don't usually get snow in the same way states like Minnesota do so I'd prefer not to have louder road noise, worse handling and whatever else may come from it just for a few days per season of snow. I've never had snow tires so I'm not sure what the drawbacks are.
Do all season tires have better handling than snow tires when the ground is clear and dry? We don't usually get snow in the same way states like Minnesota do so I'd prefer not to have louder road noise, worse handling and whatever else may come from it just for a few days per season of snow. I've never had snow tires so I'm not sure what the drawbacks are.
#87
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Do winter tires have any drawbacks when compared to all-seasons? As in handling and road noise?
#88
Burning Brakes
I wouldn't say we don't get snow. I've had to deal with dustings which is no big deal but also 10+ inches of snow. It's just that most winters we will see a couple big storms and then nothing significant afterwards.
Do winter tires have any drawbacks when compared to all-seasons? As in handling and road noise?
Do winter tires have any drawbacks when compared to all-seasons? As in handling and road noise?
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#89
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I wouldn't say we don't get snow. I've had to deal with dustings which is no big deal but also 10+ inches of snow. It's just that most winters we will see a couple big storms and then nothing significant afterwards.
Do winter tires have any drawbacks when compared to all-seasons? As in handling and road noise?
Do winter tires have any drawbacks when compared to all-seasons? As in handling and road noise?
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I've never felt the need for snow tires. I'm in Illinois and I've had no issues with all seasons so I don't really see any reason to put on snow tires
Do all season tires have better handling than snow tires when the ground is clear and dry? We don't usually get snow in the same way states like Minnesota do so I'd prefer not to have louder road noise, worse handling and whatever else may come from it just for a few days per season of snow. I've never had snow tires so I'm not sure what the drawbacks are.
Do all season tires have better handling than snow tires when the ground is clear and dry? We don't usually get snow in the same way states like Minnesota do so I'd prefer not to have louder road noise, worse handling and whatever else may come from it just for a few days per season of snow. I've never had snow tires so I'm not sure what the drawbacks are.
Down here very little snow but any snow at all will immobilize summer tires. Very little to none snow removal equipment. We rely mostly on a slurry put down before the snow. High percentage of pickup trucks & SUV's as extra vehicles & they work well to get through the snow days. My truck & SUV are both 4X4 hi/low range. Truck has mud/snow rated off road tires for hunting trips or a few days of deep snow.
#94
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Would do the same & get all reasons if I still lived in Jersey. Snow most winters but short lived on the ground. Snow tires are not as good on clear pavement as all seasons & are noisy.
Down here very little snow but any snow at all will immobilize summer tires. Very little to none snow removal equipment. We rely mostly on a slurry put down before the snow. High percentage of pickup trucks & SUV's as extra vehicles & they work well to get through the snow days. My truck & SUV are both 4X4 hi/low range. Truck has mud/snow rated off road tires for hunting trips or a few days of deep snow.
Down here very little snow but any snow at all will immobilize summer tires. Very little to none snow removal equipment. We rely mostly on a slurry put down before the snow. High percentage of pickup trucks & SUV's as extra vehicles & they work well to get through the snow days. My truck & SUV are both 4X4 hi/low range. Truck has mud/snow rated off road tires for hunting trips or a few days of deep snow.
In most instances I'm still doing 45mph in a 45mph on the snow covered roads. It's not really that bad. If it's thicker I'll slow down but whether I have snow tires or not wouldn't matter as everyone in front of me is driving as if Snowmageddon had just barreled upon us with its inch of powder.
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#99
Thank you. I am new here and hoping to become an official owner soon. I have noticed a huge amount of negativity towards anything related to this car, not just on YouTube lol, but surprisingly, on here. I am not sure if this forum has always been like this? Support for this brand and anything related to it is lacking. Most of the comments on these Type S post are made by people that have little to no interest in this specific model or Acura’s imo. I have seen the S4/M340i addressed so many times; had me wondering if this is an Acura forum or just a general sports sedan forum. I haven’t been on a car forum since I owned my S2000 and hope to see a better sense of community soon.
The Type-S has its weak points for sure (the insane weight easily being the biggest detraction for me personally), but every single time someone dares bring up what the car does well the inevitable "it's slower than X", "it's not as fast as Y", "it's more expensive than Z" "it's new so reliability will suck" "weight negates SHAWD" etc immediately follow. I really need to visit an Audi forum to see if people lambast the S4 over how "inferior" it is to the C43 and m340i.
I think the problem is uniquely related to how Acura has "evolved" (or regressed) over the past 15 years. A lot of folks got into Acura during the 2000s, which was the brand's heyday. Not only did Acura have record sales which have not been seen since, but their cars compared very favorably to the competition. But for the past 10+ years, it seems like the brand has gone backwards, and in the process alienated a lot of their past fans. This coupled with the fact that these fans have gotten older and have more discretionary income meant that a lot of them were able to move upwards to other brands that do offer the type of product they wish Acura could give them. Unfortunately, not only has Acura not grown with these fans, but they've been giving off a vibe where they're all bark and no bite. They act like the little ankle biter dogs. Those "comparison" reviews between the TLX/RDX and the competition, the "It's That Kind of Thrill" and "Beat That" and "Less Talk More Drive" commercials, etc. have not been particularly endearing, and have made the brand an easy punching bag because of how cringeworthy those campaigns have been.
As for the marketing and PR, every company on the face of the planet over-sells their product with hyperbole and cringey tag lines. Cadillac and Lincoln have always done the same with their cars in the segment (and ironically when Caddy finally made compelling high performance V variants they didn't sell well). Even Toyota has been trying to sell the Camry SE as a legit sports sedan since the dawn of time. Also every BMW is not the "ultimate driving machine", even some of the M models. To be honest I think "Precision Crafted Performance" suits Acura well, especially since the "precision crafted" comes before the "performance" part.
People desperately want Acura to be a Japanese BMW, but it's never going to be. How many other brands have tried and failed at that? Even the unpopular 1G TLX in its worst year outsold the much hyped Italian and Korean 3-series clones combined. Acuras just aren't meant to be the fastest or cheapest car in their class. They appeal to people who want a practical, attractive, reliable car with decent performance, more features than the equivalently-priced German car/Lexus and with more long-term value than say Genesis. I promise you that Infiniti would swap places for Acura's market share in an instant...not to mention Volvo, Lincoln, Alfa, etc
#100
Burning Brakes
The Type-S has its weak points for sure (the insane weight easily being the biggest detraction for me personally), but every single time someone dares bring up what the car does well the inevitable "it's slower than X", "it's not as fast as Y", "it's more expensive than Z" "it's new so reliability will suck" "weight negates SHAWD" etc immediately follow. I really need to visit an Audi forum to see if people lambast the S4 over how "inferior" it is to the C43 and m340i.
The only thing mentioned here are price and reliability, both of which have been debunked. The real laughing matter can be summarized in one iconic piece that was added to the Type-S, that stupid x-brace in the trunk. For me, that's the single piece that removes any credibility to Acura's work, as if the trunk is able save the handling when weight and transmission reaction times are themselves iffy.
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#101
Another thing I just learned....no USB plugs for the rear seats in the Type S....seriously??
#102
Both the Type S and the Advance trims have a hard button for remote start on the key fob. The other trims have the possibility of doing remote start via the app w/paid subscription.
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#104
#105
Can the Type S sign up for the subscription too? I knew the button was on the key fob but I didn’t know if it was activated without a subscription. I wouldn’t mind being able to start my car on snowy days from afar as I don’t stay where my cars parked when I’m at work.
Ghostof TypeS Past probably could put this distance theory to the test.
#106
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I suppose you can but the distance limitations for the app may be similar (or even worse) than the range of the key fob. Luckily there is a free trial period for all the apps features where you can put this to the test before you commit to the sub.
Ghostof TypeS Past probably could put this distance theory to the test.
Ghostof TypeS Past probably could put this distance theory to the test.
I haven’t done any research but I had thought it used a built in hotspot and engaged based on a command from the application.
If it doesn’t then I don’t really need the subscription then.
#107
Red Type S Canadian Spec
Had this beauty for 2 weeks now with about 1000km on it and I'm in love, already detailed it twice too 😂. VIN 92
Anyone complaining about how it's not as fast as the competition or how it's heavy or blah blah blah can kick rocks.
The capability of this thing as a daily driver puts the biggest smile on my face. Can't wait til aftermarket mods are available for this thing.
How long do you all think it'll be before tunes/intakes/exhausts are available?
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#108
Would do the same & get all reasons if I still lived in Jersey. Snow most winters but short lived on the ground. Snow tires are not as good on clear pavement as all seasons & are noisy.
Down here very little snow but any snow at all will immobilize summer tires. Very little to none snow removal equipment. We rely mostly on a slurry put down before the snow. High percentage of pickup trucks & SUV's as extra vehicles & they work well to get through the snow days. My truck & SUV are both 4X4 hi/low range. Truck has mud/snow rated off road tires for hunting trips or a few days of deep snow.
Down here very little snow but any snow at all will immobilize summer tires. Very little to none snow removal equipment. We rely mostly on a slurry put down before the snow. High percentage of pickup trucks & SUV's as extra vehicles & they work well to get through the snow days. My truck & SUV are both 4X4 hi/low range. Truck has mud/snow rated off road tires for hunting trips or a few days of deep snow.
#109
Had this beauty for 2 weeks now with about 1000km on it and I'm in love, already detailed it twice too 😂. VIN 92
Anyone complaining about how it's not as fast as the competition or how it's heavy or blah blah blah can kick rocks.
The capability of this thing as a daily driver puts the biggest smile on my face. Can't wait til aftermarket mods are available for this thing.
How long do you all think it'll be before tunes/intakes/exhausts are available?
Anyone complaining about how it's not as fast as the competition or how it's heavy or blah blah blah can kick rocks.
The capability of this thing as a daily driver puts the biggest smile on my face. Can't wait til aftermarket mods are available for this thing.
How long do you all think it'll be before tunes/intakes/exhausts are available?
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#111
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Had this beauty for 2 weeks now with about 1000km on it and I'm in love, already detailed it twice too 😂. VIN 92
Anyone complaining about how it's not as fast as the competition or how it's heavy or blah blah blah can kick rocks.
The capability of this thing as a daily driver puts the biggest smile on my face. Can't wait til aftermarket mods are available for this thing.
How long do you all think it'll be before tunes/intakes/exhausts are available?
#112
Was hesitant at first because I well know dealer options are a finesse considering the side skirts are $1k for 2 plastic panels but mannnnn best decision ive made - they truly complete the type s
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#113
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I had the HFP kit on my 08 Civic Coupe and loved them. My TSX just had the spoiler but the 19 ASPEC TLX has side skirts stock and I love them. And the ones you showed off add so much to it. Matches the front ends effect perfectly.
#114
yeah bro the side skirts give it a waaay meaner stance, looks much nicer than stock. acura shouldve included the skirts for the type s from factory but they definitely they knew what they were doing
#115
AZ Community Team
I don't understand how they chose to put the lower front splitter and the read diffuser but skipped on the side skirts. The side skirts look more stock on the Type S than the car does without them.
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#116
100p agree, thats like building a brick house and slapping on a straw roof. for all that acura did right on the type s they had to show the conservative honda philosophy with the side skirts 😂 or maybe they knew enthusiasts would pay extra for them
#117
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Don't get me wrong. The car looks great without it and if the skirts didn't exist we wouldn't have even thought twice about this. But with them available we're looking at it wondering what in the world Acura was thinking by not finishing off the body lines.
Where are you from? I am in the USA (Illinois) and my dealer and several others haven't received anything other than their demo units.
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#119
6G TLX-S
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#120
Anything to make money.
Don't get me wrong. The car looks great without it and if the skirts didn't exist we wouldn't have even thought twice about this. But with them available we're looking at it wondering what in the world Acura was thinking by not finishing off the body lines.
Where are you from? I am in the USA (Illinois) and my dealer and several others haven't received anything other than their demo units.
Don't get me wrong. The car looks great without it and if the skirts didn't exist we wouldn't have even thought twice about this. But with them available we're looking at it wondering what in the world Acura was thinking by not finishing off the body lines.
Where are you from? I am in the USA (Illinois) and my dealer and several others haven't received anything other than their demo units.
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