Acura: TLX News
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how long have you been waiting to post that gif again?
was it necessary for all three of you to say the same thing? I read the original comment but I guess you guys didn't follow what I was saying.
was it necessary for all three of you to say the same thing? I read the original comment but I guess you guys didn't follow what I was saying.
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Actually you won't see the hidden exhausts...because there's a plastic piece underneath:
http://www.acura.com/images/2015/TLX...ow-5_hires.jpg
http://www.acura.com/images/2015/TLX...ow-5_hires.jpg
You know what I think when I see TLX's exhaust on the road?
I drive a Subata.
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Why would I follow what you are saying when you never follow others posts?
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not until recently i realized 7 series had hidden exhaust.
I did not notice it for almost 10 years and it only took 5 secs for me to start staring the TLX's hidden exhaust...
I did not notice it for almost 10 years and it only took 5 secs for me to start staring the TLX's hidden exhaust...
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that's done right!
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yeah, you're right, I forgot about that...I think that came along after the mid cycle face lift. my brother owned a 6-spd 540 sport that had hidden exhaust.
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I'm sorry, but any hidden exhaust is done wrong. It makes the back just look bland. I understand why the 7 series has it- it's a pure luxo-barge and being sporty is it's last thought.
However, Acura, who's trying to sell people on the "it's that kind of thrill" is doing it's best to hide any thrill on the back of the car. Just by looking at the back of a 3G TL Type S gives a sense of "thrill". I'm guessing it was more of a cost cutting measure more than anything else. Nice exhaust tips vs none what so ever must have saved Acura $0.67 on every car produced.
Keep it up guys! I can't wait to get "that kind of thrill" when I move on to another brand after my 3G.
However, Acura, who's trying to sell people on the "it's that kind of thrill" is doing it's best to hide any thrill on the back of the car. Just by looking at the back of a 3G TL Type S gives a sense of "thrill". I'm guessing it was more of a cost cutting measure more than anything else. Nice exhaust tips vs none what so ever must have saved Acura $0.67 on every car produced.
Keep it up guys! I can't wait to get "that kind of thrill" when I move on to another brand after my 3G.
Itz JDM y0!
Quad tips on the Type S looked good.
Quads on 4G TL looked good.
Dual exhaust on Second Gen. TSX looked good.
No tips on the TLX looks bad.
Wtf is wrong with them?
Quads on 4G TL looked good.
Dual exhaust on Second Gen. TSX looked good.
No tips on the TLX looks bad.
Wtf is wrong with them?
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I'm sorry, but any hidden exhaust is done wrong. It makes the back just look bland. I understand why the 7 series has it- it's a pure luxo-barge and being sporty is it's last thought.
However, Acura, who's trying to sell people on the "it's that kind of thrill" is doing it's best to hide any thrill on the back of the car. Just by looking at the back of a 3G TL Type S gives a sense of "thrill". I'm guessing it was more of a cost cutting measure more than anything else. Nice exhaust tips vs none what so ever must have saved Acura $0.67 on every car produced.
Keep it up guys! I can't wait to get "that kind of thrill" when I move on to another brand after my 3G.
However, Acura, who's trying to sell people on the "it's that kind of thrill" is doing it's best to hide any thrill on the back of the car. Just by looking at the back of a 3G TL Type S gives a sense of "thrill". I'm guessing it was more of a cost cutting measure more than anything else. Nice exhaust tips vs none what so ever must have saved Acura $0.67 on every car produced.
Keep it up guys! I can't wait to get "that kind of thrill" when I move on to another brand after my 3G.
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All of the 7 series models after the bangle debacle have visible exhaust. They sell their cars as "the ultimate driving machine" regardless of price point or purpose. They make a twin turbo V8 SUV that's not designed to go off road at all whatsoever. The fact that it says "do not use launch control while towing" () in the manual is a testament to the fact that they do still cater to the enthusiast regardless of sales volume. And that is why they do as well as they do.
It's not that BMW can't tune a steering, the M235i and 4 series are IMO examples of true BMW's that are worthy of "the ultimate driving machine" slogan. But it just seems like BMW deliberately (and understandably) makes the 3 series more family oriented.
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I'm not sure about the "regardless of print point or purpose" part. The X5/6 50i or even the M models are no doubt catered for the enthusiasts. But some of the cheaper offerings, I'm not sure if they are catered for enthusiasts anymore. The most notable one is the F30 3 series and many have claimed that the steering has been dumbed down a lot. In many comparison tests, you'd hear journalists saying how the IS and ATS are better drivers' cars than the 3 series.
It's not that BMW can't tune a steering, the M235i and 4 series are IMO examples of true BMW's that are worthy of "the ultimate driving machine" slogan. But it just seems like BMW deliberately (and understandably) makes the 3 series more family oriented.
It's not that BMW can't tune a steering, the M235i and 4 series are IMO examples of true BMW's that are worthy of "the ultimate driving machine" slogan. But it just seems like BMW deliberately (and understandably) makes the 3 series more family oriented.
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I'm not sure about the "regardless of print point or purpose" part. The X5/6 50i or even the M models are no doubt catered for the enthusiasts. But some of the cheaper offerings, I'm not sure if they are catered for enthusiasts anymore. The most notable one is the F30 3 series and many have claimed that the steering has been dumbed down a lot. In many comparison tests, you'd hear journalists saying how the IS and ATS are better drivers' cars than the 3 series.
It's not that BMW can't tune a steering, the M235i and 4 series are IMO examples of true BMW's that are worthy of "the ultimate driving machine" slogan. But it just seems like BMW deliberately (and understandably) makes the 3 series more family oriented.
It's not that BMW can't tune a steering, the M235i and 4 series are IMO examples of true BMW's that are worthy of "the ultimate driving machine" slogan. But it just seems like BMW deliberately (and understandably) makes the 3 series more family oriented.
All 2014+ 2/3/4 series all have the same steering feel, much improved and weighted even in Normal mode. I think it is a little too heavy with Sport+.
and the fact that BMW offered software update for my 2013 to tune the steering to the same as 2014+ is part of what make it "the ultimate driving machine"
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Those were 2012/2013 3 series
All 2014+ 2/3/4 series all have the same steering feel, much improved and weighted even in Normal mode. I think it is a little too heavy with Sport+.
and the fact that BMW offered software update for my 2013 to tune the steering to the same as 2014+ is part of what make it "the ultimate driving machine"
All 2014+ 2/3/4 series all have the same steering feel, much improved and weighted even in Normal mode. I think it is a little too heavy with Sport+.
and the fact that BMW offered software update for my 2013 to tune the steering to the same as 2014+ is part of what make it "the ultimate driving machine"
It's that kind of thrill.
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if anything i think the newer BMWs are a lot more reliable than what i have seen with the E46....
with the vanos, subframe rust and fuel pump issues in the E9x...
the biggest complains on the F3X so far is the wind noise at 70+mph.
with the vanos, subframe rust and fuel pump issues in the E9x...
the biggest complains on the F3X so far is the wind noise at 70+mph.
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Subframe was resolved with the facelift and there was an extensive recall to address any lingering issues.
Fuel pump in E9X 335i's was the only one that really left you stranded.
The F series cars haven't been on the road long enough to develop these issues yet but my biggest gripe with modern BMWs is the cost to service and maintain these cars as they get older. This isn't even going into fixing something that actually breaks and that's where the Hondas used to shine. That's not the point of this thread though so I'll stop there.
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I'm sorry, but any hidden exhaust is done wrong. It makes the back just look bland. I understand why the 7 series has it- it's a pure luxo-barge and being sporty is it's last thought.
However, Acura, who's trying to sell people on the "it's that kind of thrill" is doing it's best to hide any thrill on the back of the car. Just by looking at the back of a 3G TL Type S gives a sense of "thrill". I'm guessing it was more of a cost cutting measure more than anything else. Nice exhaust tips vs none what so ever must have saved Acura $0.67 on every car produced.
Keep it up guys! I can't wait to get "that kind of thrill" when I move on to another brand after my 3G.
However, Acura, who's trying to sell people on the "it's that kind of thrill" is doing it's best to hide any thrill on the back of the car. Just by looking at the back of a 3G TL Type S gives a sense of "thrill". I'm guessing it was more of a cost cutting measure more than anything else. Nice exhaust tips vs none what so ever must have saved Acura $0.67 on every car produced.
Keep it up guys! I can't wait to get "that kind of thrill" when I move on to another brand after my 3G.
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All this exposed exhaust talk
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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I'm surprised no one mentioned the stop sale Acura issued on the v6 model regarding the transmission.
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^^^^^
Is it the outsourced ZF transmission that is having issues ?
Is it the outsourced ZF transmission that is having issues ?
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Yes, issue with the parking pawl not engaging, even though the dash indicator shows it being in park.
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Is this a Honda oversight, or a ZF oversight ?
Whats up with RDX owners?
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I'd say both; the issue is caused either during manufacturing of the transmission or during installation.
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https://acurazine.com/forums/automot.../#post15249735
At least mine had a car in it with a view of exhaust pipes
Feel free to close as well out of the thread as well
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