Acura: TLX News
07-21-2003, 06:39 PM
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Originally posted by nh-603p
"SO IT COULD POSSIBLY BE A DEALER INSTALLED OPTION."
SORRY I WAS TALKING ABOUT THE TL "HPT" OPTION
"SO IT COULD POSSIBLY BE A DEALER INSTALLED OPTION."
SORRY I WAS TALKING ABOUT THE TL "HPT" OPTION
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07-21-2003, 06:51 PM
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Originally posted by nh-603p
"Pflueger Acura" is this the dealership you work at Colin ?
"Pflueger Acura" is this the dealership you work at Colin ?
07-21-2003, 07:37 PM
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Well, I wanna throw out some more speculation. I think I found the tire that will be on the TL HPT option. Check out the newest issue of Acura Style magazine. On page 61 they show a Michelin Sport Cup tire, which seems very sporty/high performance. Could this be the tire for the new TL/HPT? I know it seems too simple, but.....?
I'd love to post a pic, but don't know how to scan the mag and post. Maybe someone can either tell me how or post their image from Acura Style mag.
I'd love to post a pic, but don't know how to scan the mag and post. Maybe someone can either tell me how or post their image from Acura Style mag.
07-21-2003, 08:24 PM
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Originally posted by RJC RSX
I'm not counting on the new TL to use the current one's engine. It should have cylinder deactivation and be i-VTEC.
I'm not counting on the new TL to use the current one's engine. It should have cylinder deactivation and be i-VTEC.
I feel like a drug addict with this site. Maybe we should start a "For Help" forum.
07-21-2003, 08:25 PM
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Mr. Administrator/ Moderator Sir:
Can we shut down this thread and all go to new TL Additional information for ongoing TL discussions. This thread connects slower than new one and I (we?) don't like checking both threads.
Thanks,
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07-21-2003, 09:36 PM
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They both load slower than molasses for me, and I'm on cable! The mod should've copied the initial post from the other thread and placed it here and closed the other thread.
07-21-2003, 09:44 PM
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My question is will they offer a type-s? You know the HPT will be rollin on 20's at least....probably 18's on the non HPT model. If there is a size differential in the wheels they made a mistake not offering it in the auto IMO. I'm pickin my TSX up tomorrow and I can't wait to drive it to the dealer to see this bad boy in Oct.
07-21-2003, 09:50 PM
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Originally posted by Colin
I'm not sure if I'm understanding your question/statement. How are you defining option, and how are you defining trim?
I see no difference (in what you call it) if it comes from the factory, (option or trim level) the end result is the same: We have to order another car because of it.....
I'm not sure if I'm understanding your question/statement. How are you defining option, and how are you defining trim?
I see no difference (in what you call it) if it comes from the factory, (option or trim level) the end result is the same: We have to order another car because of it.....
But then again, I've always felt that "It's obvious" isn't much of an explanation, so:
The difference is that "trim level" is kind of like a "sub-badge" within the badge.
Kind of like DX vs. EX vs. LX for Accord, even kind of like TL vs. TL-S for the currrent Acura. Usually there are significant differences in price between trim levels. The net result is: People have "great expectations" of what is represented in a separate "trim level."
None of the above applies for an "option."
07-21-2003, 10:37 PM
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I guess I see what you're saying. In the Accord analogy, the EX it the "trim" and the "leather or cloth" choice is the option. Viewed this way, the TL should be an option not a seperate trim level. However, if there is more to the package than just tires, a seperate trim is warranted.
However, in the Acura lineup, things are different. The RSX has a seperate trim level for the option of leather. Following this precident, the seperate trim level for the TL HPT is not that surprising. It might have something to do with how they market the brand as "fully loaded" In other words, if you bought the "base" TL, you would be getting a fully loaded car (since all the models in the lineup are the same).
However, in the Acura lineup, things are different. The RSX has a seperate trim level for the option of leather. Following this precident, the seperate trim level for the TL HPT is not that surprising. It might have something to do with how they market the brand as "fully loaded" In other words, if you bought the "base" TL, you would be getting a fully loaded car (since all the models in the lineup are the same).
07-21-2003, 10:41 PM
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Originally posted by Colin
Mr. Jumbo,
Thanks for posting this, I suppose I could have, but I wanted to respect the "confidentiality of the information" :p Lot's of respect huh?
Mr. Jumbo,
Thanks for posting this, I suppose I could have, but I wanted to respect the "confidentiality of the information" :p
Lot's of respect huh?
07-21-2003, 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by phile
They both load slower than molasses for me, and I'm on cable! The mod should've copied the initial post from the other thread and placed it here and closed the other thread.
They both load slower than molasses for me, and I'm on cable! The mod should've copied the initial post from the other thread and placed it here and closed the other thread.
The threads on this site take 8 secs to load on my pc and I have cable!
07-21-2003, 10:59 PM
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Originally posted by Jason
So did you have this information all along Colin?
So did you have this information all along Colin?
I've known this for about 4-5 days. Somewhere in the middle of the Biblically long post above, I mentioned in a very definative way that HPT was High Performance Tires.
07-21-2003, 11:29 PM
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Originally posted by swami
My question is will they offer a type-s? You know the HPT will be rollin on 20's at least....probably 18's on the non HPT model. If there is a size differential in the wheels they made a mistake not offering it in the auto IMO. I'm pickin my TSX up tomorrow and I can't wait to drive it to the dealer to see this bad boy in Oct.
My question is will they offer a type-s? You know the HPT will be rollin on 20's at least....probably 18's on the non HPT model. If there is a size differential in the wheels they made a mistake not offering it in the auto IMO. I'm pickin my TSX up tomorrow and I can't wait to drive it to the dealer to see this bad boy in Oct.
07-21-2003, 11:36 PM
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Originally posted by Colin
Well I wouldn't say "all along" I've known this for about 4-5 days. Somewhere in the middle of the Biblically long post above, I mentioned in a very definative way that HPT was High Performance Tires.
Well I wouldn't say "all along"
I've known this for about 4-5 days. Somewhere in the middle of the Biblically long post above, I mentioned in a very definative way that HPT was High Performance Tires.
07-21-2003, 11:49 PM
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Originally posted by Jason
It's all good man. I know we all appreciate the info you have given us. Just out of curiosity though, why was this info more secretive than other bits? I know this wasn't any NEW info per se, just confirmation of speculation. I'm just wondering why you were uneasy grossly violating the ND aspect of it.
It's all good man. I know we all appreciate the info you have given us. Just out of curiosity though, why was this info more secretive than other bits? I know this wasn't any NEW info per se, just confirmation of speculation. I'm just wondering why you were uneasy grossly violating the ND aspect of it.
07-22-2003, 12:02 AM
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Originally posted by Colin
Pretty simple really, I post with my real name and my store is in my sig. Mr. Jumbo does not have that problem since his identity is safe.
Pretty simple really, I post with my real name and my store is in my sig. Mr. Jumbo does not have that problem since his identity is safe.
07-22-2003, 12:13 AM
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Actually I haven't noticed a correlation between length of thread and how long it takes to load. I expected there would be, and was surprised that there doesn't seem to be.
Maybe it's different on different computers and systems.
Maybe it's different on different computers and systems.
07-22-2003, 01:05 AM
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Originally posted by 2004TL
I know this is off topic but I was wondering what color Quartz Leather is..
LOL Sorry
I know this is off topic but I was wondering what color Quartz Leather is..
LOL Sorry
Quartz is the grey interior color that's found on the RL.
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07-22-2003, 01:17 AM
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Hello-
Not a problem...I edited my post by including a picture. Hope that helps some.
It's grey--but very light. I think it looks nice.
I'm kinda curious as to why we haven't seen any more spy pics yet. It'd be nice to see what the interior looks like!
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Not a problem...I edited my post by including a picture. Hope that helps some.
It's grey--but very light. I think it looks nice.
I'm kinda curious as to why we haven't seen any more spy pics yet. It'd be nice to see what the interior looks like!
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07-22-2003, 03:00 AM
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Originally posted by 2004TL
I heard the New TL wont be getting that so called grey interior?
I heard the New TL wont be getting that so called grey interior?
07-22-2003, 04:18 AM
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Originally posted by RJC RSX
.....The thread length has nothing to do with it as long as you are just viewing one page at a time.
.....The thread length has nothing to do with it as long as you are just viewing one page at a time.
07-22-2003, 05:45 AM
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Originally posted by SPUDMTN
Hello-
Quartz is the grey interior color that's found on the RL.
SPUDMTN
Hello-
Quartz is the grey interior color that's found on the RL.
SPUDMTN
07-22-2003, 08:15 AM
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Originally posted by JeffPhx
The quartz will be for the US market and not Canada. It is also available in the US TSX and MDX too if you want to see the color. Do a search for WIZ's pics, he has some great pics of the quartz in his TSX.
The quartz will be for the US market and not Canada. It is also available in the US TSX and MDX too if you want to see the color. Do a search for WIZ's pics, he has some great pics of the quartz in his TSX.
Here is what the quartz interior looks like:
All of the pics can be found in the link in my sig.
07-22-2003, 08:38 AM
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Hey Prov,
A post at Temple of VTEC linked to our site for that TL letter, and since you merged the threads that link is now obsolete. It was a thread created off their cover page article "04 TL info (to date)." Perhaps you can post the correct link on there and list what page the letter is shown on. Cheers!
A post at Temple of VTEC linked to our site for that TL letter, and since you merged the threads that link is now obsolete. It was a thread created off their cover page article "04 TL info (to date)." Perhaps you can post the correct link on there and list what page the letter is shown on. Cheers!
07-22-2003, 08:49 AM
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Originally posted by Jason
Hey Prov,
A post at Temple of VTEC linked to our site for that TL letter, and since you merged the threads that link is now obsolete. It was a thread created off their cover page article "04 TL info (to date)." Perhaps you can post the correct link on there and list what page the letter is shown on. Cheers!
Hey Prov,
A post at Temple of VTEC linked to our site for that TL letter, and since you merged the threads that link is now obsolete. It was a thread created off their cover page article "04 TL info (to date)." Perhaps you can post the correct link on there and list what page the letter is shown on. Cheers!
I did this mostly because the original '04 TL thread was out there on several sites and a lot of folks came to that thread to read the latest from us TSX folks
Since this is not a TL forum and we don't have a separate TL section ... I just figured it was best to maintain the "saga thread" approach
07-22-2003, 09:20 AM
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Originally posted by VtecMW
Hmm, unless HPT includes Brembo brakes, stiffer suspension and upgraded wheels, I think I'll pass on this option.
This is great info though!
Hmm, unless HPT includes Brembo brakes, stiffer suspension and upgraded wheels, I think I'll pass on this option.
This is great info though!
If brembos and suspension tunning, then, I have a hard choice, car or wife?
07-22-2003, 09:39 AM
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Originally posted by CK03RSX-S
Well, I wanna throw out some more speculation. I think I found the tire that will be on the TL HPT option. Check out the newest issue of Acura Style magazine. On page 61 they show a Michelin Sport Cup tire, which seems very sporty/high performance. Could this be the tire for the new TL/HPT? I know it seems too simple, but.....?
Well, I wanna throw out some more speculation. I think I found the tire that will be on the TL HPT option. Check out the newest issue of Acura Style magazine. On page 61 they show a Michelin Sport Cup tire, which seems very sporty/high performance. Could this be the tire for the new TL/HPT? I know it seems too simple, but.....?
I think it is highly unlikely Acura will use these in production of any volume car
