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#1161
Originally posted by need4spd
OK, here goes -
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D. Tires:
All Seasons Standard (s/b 17")
High Performance Tires (maybe 18") as option to 6spd Manual ONLY (other bits, such as brembos or suspension tweaks not known)
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OK, here goes -
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D. Tires:
All Seasons Standard (s/b 17")
High Performance Tires (maybe 18") as option to 6spd Manual ONLY (other bits, such as brembos or suspension tweaks not known)
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There is no maybe on the 18"s and brembos. It will happen.
This is not a rumor. It is confirmed. Same with the no AWD.
#1163
Suzuka Master
Well done so far.
Justin are you able to confirm that we will not lose any of the current features? eg; Dual power seats, with driver's memory, moonroof, etc.
Also, since it is relatively small, maybe you can confirm the presence or lack there of, of a tilt and telescoping steering wheel with or without a power adjust and perhaps the presence or lack of power adjustable lumbar support.
Justin are you able to confirm that we will not lose any of the current features? eg; Dual power seats, with driver's memory, moonroof, etc.
Also, since it is relatively small, maybe you can confirm the presence or lack there of, of a tilt and telescoping steering wheel with or without a power adjust and perhaps the presence or lack of power adjustable lumbar support.
#1165
Originally posted by domn
Anyone care to elaborate or speculate for us Canadians (or me) what the differences will be between the US HPT package and the CAD Dynamic package? Does anyone know ?
Anyone care to elaborate or speculate for us Canadians (or me) what the differences will be between the US HPT package and the CAD Dynamic package? Does anyone know ?
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HPT Package - Tires or MORE???
Hey one other thing I was thinking about - If the USA is getting HPT and Canada the Dynamic package, does this mean the HPT package has the dynamic package, and Canada has the HPT package less the summer performance tires???
What I am trying to read into this is as follows:
If Canada is getting a Dynamic package, does that mean the HPT package incorporates some type of suspension tweaks like Stash has indicated in the past, since in Canada, when it looses the summer tires, Acura calls it the Dynamic package (ie changing the car's dynamics???
Sorry, can't figure a way to make this less fuzzy
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therefore I think the canadians are getting suspension tweaks and brembos (thanks to stash for confirming this), possibly the 18" tires, but all seasons, not summers.
Basically the same package, less the tires IMO
#1166
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Interesting, and yes this is ridiculous, there was no way I was going through 1100 posts to find out, although I could have searched on the word Dynamic but that would be work.
Its funny because we get no more snow here in Toronto than they do in the Northern States anyway, and its not like other Manf ie BMW, Lexus and MB don't sell cars here with "Summer Only" tires, and those cars are RWD to boot.
I hate to break the news to our American friends on this board but I'm betting that the CAD Dynamic TL will be a superior model to the HPT version the US will get. I'm betting it will have everything the HPT model has including Summer Tires but also special badging, rims and maybe even Aero package. Remember, Honda sells more cars per capita in Canada than any other country in the world, Honda Loves Us Canadians.
I know I sound like a broken record.
Its funny because we get no more snow here in Toronto than they do in the Northern States anyway, and its not like other Manf ie BMW, Lexus and MB don't sell cars here with "Summer Only" tires, and those cars are RWD to boot.
I hate to break the news to our American friends on this board but I'm betting that the CAD Dynamic TL will be a superior model to the HPT version the US will get. I'm betting it will have everything the HPT model has including Summer Tires but also special badging, rims and maybe even Aero package. Remember, Honda sells more cars per capita in Canada than any other country in the world, Honda Loves Us Canadians.
I know I sound like a broken record.
#1167
Domn, I was not refering to your question being rediculous, just the fact that we now have two threads, the info I posted was on the one started by Lycos with the Seattle sighting.
For your sake, I hope your right about the Dynamic package being better than the HPT package, but you know Honda is very conserviative with things like tyres (), but the name Dynamic as a badge is about as bad as HPT!
For your sake, I hope your right about the Dynamic package being better than the HPT package, but you know Honda is very conserviative with things like tyres (), but the name Dynamic as a badge is about as bad as HPT!
#1168
Originally posted by domn
Interesting, and yes this is ridiculous, there was no way I was going through 1100 posts to find out, although I could have searched on the word Dynamic but that would be work.
Its funny because we get no more snow here in Toronto than they do in the Northern States anyway, and its not like other Manf ie BMW, Lexus and MB don't sell cars here with "Summer Only" tires, and those cars are RWD to boot.
I hate to break the news to our American friends on this board but I'm betting that the CAD Dynamic TL will be a superior model to the HPT version the US will get. I'm betting it will have everything the HPT model has including Summer Tires but also special badging, rims and maybe even Aero package. Remember, Honda sells more cars per capita in Canada than any other country in the world, Honda Loves Us Canadians.
I know I sound like a broken record.
Interesting, and yes this is ridiculous, there was no way I was going through 1100 posts to find out, although I could have searched on the word Dynamic but that would be work.
Its funny because we get no more snow here in Toronto than they do in the Northern States anyway, and its not like other Manf ie BMW, Lexus and MB don't sell cars here with "Summer Only" tires, and those cars are RWD to boot.
I hate to break the news to our American friends on this board but I'm betting that the CAD Dynamic TL will be a superior model to the HPT version the US will get. I'm betting it will have everything the HPT model has including Summer Tires but also special badging, rims and maybe even Aero package. Remember, Honda sells more cars per capita in Canada than any other country in the world, Honda Loves Us Canadians.
I know I sound like a broken record.
#1170
Senior Moderator
jwaters, why does'nt it not make sense considering the fact that RWD drive cars are sold in Canada, and RWD cars that come with Summer Only Tires are also sold in Canada.. Does it make sense to sell the Vette, NSX, Viper or any other RWD sports car in Canada? It obviously does because they sell them here. Honda histirically being conservative is another story altogether.
I hope you don't think that Canada is a vast wasteland of Snow of Ice that never sees the Sun. There a few places in the US that typically get more snow than Toronto does. And I don't mean Alaska. The only reason I'm guessing the Canadian Dynamic TL will be superior to the HPT TL is hitorically Honda has given us CAD's some unique and special models not available anywhere else.
Need4, I know you were'nt saying it was ridiculous, I was just saying that I feel the same way.
I hope you don't think that Canada is a vast wasteland of Snow of Ice that never sees the Sun. There a few places in the US that typically get more snow than Toronto does. And I don't mean Alaska. The only reason I'm guessing the Canadian Dynamic TL will be superior to the HPT TL is hitorically Honda has given us CAD's some unique and special models not available anywhere else.
Need4, I know you were'nt saying it was ridiculous, I was just saying that I feel the same way.
#1172
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Originally posted by RJC RSX
When I think of Canada, I think of a giant frozen tundra:
When I think of Canada, I think of a giant frozen tundra:
That's what I see when I look out the Window every morning.
Another point that I think is important as well is, If I'm spending 45K CAD on a car, I'd have no problem spending an extra $600 or so for winter tires. IMO every single person living in Canada should have snow tires on there car anyway's. I know I've had snow's on my cars since I started driving, and I'll be looking for snows for my TSX very soon now. So a TL that actually came with Summers would be preferential for me. I wish the damn TSX came with Summers.
All Season's
#1173
Originally posted by domn
Another point that I think is important as well is, If I'm spending 45K CAD on a car, I'd have no problem spending an extra $600 or so for winter tires. IMO every single person living in Canada should have snow tires on there car anyway's. I know I've had snow's on my cars since I started driving, and I'll be looking for snows for my TSX very soon now. So a TL that actually came with Summers would be preferential for me. I wish the damn TSX came with Summers.
Another point that I think is important as well is, If I'm spending 45K CAD on a car, I'd have no problem spending an extra $600 or so for winter tires. IMO every single person living in Canada should have snow tires on there car anyway's. I know I've had snow's on my cars since I started driving, and I'll be looking for snows for my TSX very soon now. So a TL that actually came with Summers would be preferential for me. I wish the damn TSX came with Summers.
Today's snows are even great in the dry.
Sorry to get off topic, but for the enthusiast, All Seasons stink, again it's big brother trying to protect the idiots from themselves, and lawsuits
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#1174
Originally posted by domn
jwaters, why does'nt it not make sense considering the fact that RWD drive cars are sold in Canada, and RWD cars that come with Summer Only Tires are also sold in Canada.. Does it make sense to sell the Vette, NSX, Viper or any other RWD sports car in Canada? It obviously does because they sell them here. Honda histirically being conservative is another story altogether.
I hope you don't think that Canada is a vast wasteland of Snow of Ice that never sees the Sun. There a few places in the US that typically get more snow than Toronto does. And I don't mean Alaska. The only reason I'm guessing the Canadian Dynamic TL will be superior to the HPT TL is hitorically Honda has given us CAD's some unique and special models not available anywhere else.
Need4, I know you were'nt saying it was ridiculous, I was just saying that I feel the same way.
jwaters, why does'nt it not make sense considering the fact that RWD drive cars are sold in Canada, and RWD cars that come with Summer Only Tires are also sold in Canada.. Does it make sense to sell the Vette, NSX, Viper or any other RWD sports car in Canada? It obviously does because they sell them here. Honda histirically being conservative is another story altogether.
I hope you don't think that Canada is a vast wasteland of Snow of Ice that never sees the Sun. There a few places in the US that typically get more snow than Toronto does. And I don't mean Alaska. The only reason I'm guessing the Canadian Dynamic TL will be superior to the HPT TL is hitorically Honda has given us CAD's some unique and special models not available anywhere else.
Need4, I know you were'nt saying it was ridiculous, I was just saying that I feel the same way.
For what it's worth, there have been several studies done that document the fundamental importance of tires on traction in icy/snowy weather. It is possible to make a RWD car outperform a FWD car in inclement weather with the simple addition of good All Season or Snow tires.
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Originally posted by RJC RSX
i believe the interior color is camel, not carmel
i believe the interior color is camel, not carmel
#1176
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Originally posted by jwaters943
but then again so could you. :P
but then again so could you. :P
I think there's just a little bit of wishful thinking on your part that the TL will be some sort of all out sports sedan.
The TL has been and will still be a compromise for those who value, comfort, reliability with some sportiness thrown in for good measure. It will never be a BMW, but it doesn't have to be.
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Originally posted by jwaters943
......I think there's just a little bit of wishful thinking on your part that the TL will be some sort of all out sports sedan. The TL has been and will still be a compromise for those who value, comfort, reliability with some sportiness thrown in for good measure.
......I think there's just a little bit of wishful thinking on your part that the TL will be some sort of all out sports sedan. The TL has been and will still be a compromise for those who value, comfort, reliability with some sportiness thrown in for good measure.
For what it's worth, there have been several studies done that document the fundamental importance of tires on traction in icy/snowy weather. It is possible to make a RWD car outperform a FWD car in inclement weather with the simple addition of good All Season or Snow tires.
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Originally posted by larchmont
On numerous threads (mostly "over there"), this was debated, and the consensus seemed to be that no matter what you do with a RWD, it's still not nearly as good as (comparably equipped) FWD.
On numerous threads (mostly "over there"), this was debated, and the consensus seemed to be that no matter what you do with a RWD, it's still not nearly as good as (comparably equipped) FWD.
#1180
Suzuka Master
Originally posted by donutchow
rectangle tailpipes are a HUGE mistake, this isn't a camaro Z28
rectangle tailpipes are a HUGE mistake, this isn't a camaro Z28
Will the underbody kit totally enclose the pipes?
#1181
Originally posted by donutchow
rectangle tailpipes are a HUGE mistake, this isn't a camaro Z28
rectangle tailpipes are a HUGE mistake, this isn't a camaro Z28
That works for me, and is the most inexpensive thing to change on the whole car.
True, this is the ONE thing I do not like on the car.
#1182
Suzuka Master
Here is a new tid-bit for discussion.
Has anyone, aside from me noticed that the concept did not have a moonroof and the black cars in the spy pictures did not seem to have a moonroof.
The pictures of the silver TL, did look like there was a moonroof.
We have heard about the controls being on the roof, but will this still be a standard feature?
Has anyone, aside from me noticed that the concept did not have a moonroof and the black cars in the spy pictures did not seem to have a moonroof.
The pictures of the silver TL, did look like there was a moonroof.
We have heard about the controls being on the roof, but will this still be a standard feature?
#1183
Originally posted by EmuMessenger
Here is a new tid-bit for discussion.
Has anyone, aside from me noticed that the concept did not have a moonroof and the black cars in the spy pictures did not seem to have a moonroof.
The pictures of the silver TL, did look like there was a moonroof.
We have heard about the controls being on the roof, but will this still be a standard feature?
Here is a new tid-bit for discussion.
Has anyone, aside from me noticed that the concept did not have a moonroof and the black cars in the spy pictures did not seem to have a moonroof.
The pictures of the silver TL, did look like there was a moonroof.
We have heard about the controls being on the roof, but will this still be a standard feature?
#1187
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Originally posted by justinjsw
Why are there 3 threads on the TL...I thought this is a TSX forum?
Why are there 3 threads on the TL...I thought this is a TSX forum?
The three TL threads just show how new information and scoops are what drive most of the members of this site back, including TSX owners.
#1191
Suzuka Master
That was fast.
Does everyone not agree that we should be entitled to a new piece of information to celebrate yesterday's TL sighting and today's M5 sighting?
Come on, Justin. Throw us a bone...
Does everyone not agree that we should be entitled to a new piece of information to celebrate yesterday's TL sighting and today's M5 sighting?
Come on, Justin. Throw us a bone...
#1192
Originally posted by justinjsw
The crazy part is this will never end. Just when we got done with the TSX...now comes the TL...when the TL is finish...we have the RL...it just won't end.
The crazy part is this will never end. Just when we got done with the TSX...now comes the TL...when the TL is finish...we have the RL...it just won't end.
#1193
Originally posted by EmuMessenger
That was fast.
Does everyone not agree that we should be entitled to a new piece of information to celebrate yesterday's TL sighting and today's M5 sighting?
Come on, Justin. Throw us a bone...
That was fast.
Does everyone not agree that we should be entitled to a new piece of information to celebrate yesterday's TL sighting and today's M5 sighting?
Come on, Justin. Throw us a bone...
...it will have a V6 engine...
You guys got a bone yesterday...a whole calender of bones.
#1195
Senior Moderator
Originally posted by justinjsw
Ok bone it is...
...it will have a V6 engine...
You guys got a bone yesterday...a whole calender of bones.
Ok bone it is...
...it will have a V6 engine...
You guys got a bone yesterday...a whole calender of bones.
#1196
Suzuka Master
Originally posted by justinjsw
Ok bone it is...
...it will have a V6 engine...
You guys got a bone yesterday...a whole calender of bones.
Ok bone it is...
...it will have a V6 engine...
You guys got a bone yesterday...a whole calender of bones.
I'll assume it is going to be fuel injected.
Thanks again.
#1198
Suzuka Master
Originally posted by RJC RSX
i want to know about fog lights...
i want to know about fog lights...
If they are integrated, there is a good chance the new TL will have bi-xenon lights.
#1199
Justin,
Any comment on when the dealers would be ordering cars, it says the MOVE is this week, but two dealers said they were not ordering yet???
Should I be worried for October delivery if they are not ordering now???
Also, could you confirm Stash's statement that Brembo's and 18" wheels are part of the HPT package as this is already out???
Thanks
Any comment on when the dealers would be ordering cars, it says the MOVE is this week, but two dealers said they were not ordering yet???
Should I be worried for October delivery if they are not ordering now???
Also, could you confirm Stash's statement that Brembo's and 18" wheels are part of the HPT package as this is already out???
Thanks
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Originally posted by EmuMessenger
Thank you, after ventilated seats and power folding mirrors, I have been dying to know what type of engine the car would have.
I'll assume it is going to be fuel injected.
Thanks again.
Thank you, after ventilated seats and power folding mirrors, I have been dying to know what type of engine the car would have.
I'll assume it is going to be fuel injected.
Thanks again.
I am SO CONFUSED