Acura: TLX News
07-12-2008, 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
I wonder how it would look with a grill similar to the 2G TL....?
Looks better without the front fender flare. It must be functional though.... shame.
IMO the 2G TL is still the best looking TL exterior wise. Just my
though
Looks better without the front fender flare. It must be functional though.... shame.
IMO the 2G TL is still the best looking TL exterior wise. Just my
though
07-12-2008, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by synth19
reminds me of a maxima....
07-12-2008, 07:57 AM
#3923
Originally Posted by iforyou
I just noticed somthing interesting in the press release,
"The Acura lineup features five distinctive models including the RL luxury performance sedan, the TL performance luxury sedan............."
what's the difference between "luxury performance sedan" and "performance luxury sedan"....
"The Acura lineup features five distinctive models including the RL luxury performance sedan, the TL performance luxury sedan............."
what's the difference between "luxury performance sedan" and "performance luxury sedan"....
they don't know what they are talking about, is simple...
It means that the RL is first luxury and after performant, the TL is first performant and than luxury.. it's sound really funny...
07-12-2008, 08:04 AM
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hard to understand even more now the reason of the late restyling for the RL.
before the 4thGn TL, there were the differences in dimentions, in power and the AWD, plus the overall better quality of the RL...
but now what?
the new TL has got the AWD, is big and is even more powerful than the RL...
I cannot understand.
The only difference will be the cooling seats maybe...
In my opinion the RL is dead.
Till the 2011...
before the 4thGn TL, there were the differences in dimentions, in power and the AWD, plus the overall better quality of the RL...
but now what?
the new TL has got the AWD, is big and is even more powerful than the RL...
I cannot understand.
The only difference will be the cooling seats maybe...
In my opinion the RL is dead.
Till the 2011...
07-12-2008, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by krio
hard to understand even more now the reason of the late restyling for the RL.
before the 4thGn TL, there were the differences in dimentions, in power and the AWD, plus the overall better quality of the RL...
but now what?
the new TL has got the AWD, is big and is even more powerful than the RL...
I cannot understand.
The only difference will be the cooling seats maybe...
In my opinion the RL is dead.
Till the 2011...
before the 4thGn TL, there were the differences in dimentions, in power and the AWD, plus the overall better quality of the RL...
but now what?
the new TL has got the AWD, is big and is even more powerful than the RL...
I cannot understand.
The only difference will be the cooling seats maybe...
In my opinion the RL is dead.
Till the 2011...
07-12-2008, 02:40 PM
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MDX grill looks good.
07-12-2008, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by MaximaPower
there's no reason for the TL to have a V8 option..RL mayb but not the TL...what car in this class has optional V8? put a decently powered V6 in the TL and it should be good enough
Uhhh... Lexus IS? BMW 3-Series (M3)?
07-12-2008, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Ruski
But it is still an IS.
well that's not really fair to say. The V8 versions of the IS and 3-series are different brands almost -Lexus F and BMW M. We're talking a different level not just mere engine options...
A high powered V6 with SH-AWD sounds just fine to me...
07-12-2008, 10:56 PM
#3937
The sizzle in the Steak
It could have been much worse.
That being said, the grille FTL, the large fender flares FTL.
It's a decent looking set of designs, that don't seem to flow well together...sorta like the TSX.
Perhaps it will look better in person.
I fear how the rear end will end up looking like
The wheels are Suite!
I bet the interior will be nice.
That being said, the grille FTL, the large fender flares FTL.
It's a decent looking set of designs, that don't seem to flow well together...sorta like the TSX.
Perhaps it will look better in person.
I fear how the rear end will end up looking like
The wheels are Suite!
I bet the interior will be nice.
07-13-2008, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by halfaznguy87
well that's not really fair to say. The V8 versions of the IS and 3-series are different brands almost -Lexus F and BMW M. We're talking a different level not just mere engine options...
A high powered V6 with SH-AWD sounds just fine to me...
A high powered V6 with SH-AWD sounds just fine to me...
07-13-2008, 07:37 AM
#3939
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Issues with that grille
Originally Posted by mltk53
heres my ghetto chopped tl:
I am not sure why many people say that this grille is not chrome. How do we know that it is not? I cannot tell from this - if you look at the chrome trim around the windows etc. it has the same color and texture. So I am just not sure that it really is not chrome. Whatever material it is, it will have lots of dents and chips after a trip on the freeway.
07-13-2008, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by SeCsTaC
I think this looks far better in comparison to what acuranews.com has posted.
(Going slightly off-topic, I still think 2nd gen > 3rd gen >> 4th gen in exterior appearance. Call me biased...)
07-13-2008, 08:57 AM
#3941
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Originally Posted by derrick
Wonders when Acura designers will visit this site and change up the front...
I think this looks far better in comparison to what acuranews.com has posted.
(Going slightly off-topic, I still think 2nd gen > 3rd gen >> 4th gen in exterior appearance. Call me biased...)
I think this looks far better in comparison to what acuranews.com has posted.
(Going slightly off-topic, I still think 2nd gen > 3rd gen >> 4th gen in exterior appearance. Call me biased...)
I agree with you on the styling comment. The long narrow design of the 2nd gen is beautiful especially when you throw a body kit on it. The back is also nice and simple, and kind of reminds me of the legend :-).
07-13-2008, 11:57 PM
#3948
i think the 1 piston brakes is the reason for the warping rotors.. it makes sense seeing as all that brake pressure is on such a small surface area...
im probably wrong though
but for a 300+HP sedan, they better upgrade the brakes, its time to move up ACURA!
im probably wrong though
but for a 300+HP sedan, they better upgrade the brakes, its time to move up ACURA!
07-14-2008, 12:53 AM
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the TL appears to be longer, wider, and bigger than the 09 RL, what is the point of the 09 RL then, if the new TL is going to have more hp and SH-AWD?
07-14-2008, 01:11 AM
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here's a chop that I tweaked using the JJaber chop. He had the orignal idea, I moved the grill down, made the NSX grilles wider, changed the rims to the JJaber rims.
07-14-2008, 04:24 AM
#3952
Most people will never take advantage of 4-piston brakes on something like a TL. How many people road race their TLs on a regular basis? 0.0001%? 1-piston brakes are cheaper to make, plain and simple, and no one really notices or gives a crap, which is why they still use them.
BUT
A 1-piston caliper with brake pads that kick ass will outstop a 6/4-piston setup with shitty pads.
Actually, the 1-piston sliding calipers probably are the cause of the high occurence of warping rotors now that someone brought it up and after I think about it. That's because the way the 1-piston sliding calipers work is the piston pushes against the rotor, then part of the caliper assembly slides over and then that part pushes against the rotor. But with fixed calipers, there's an even amount of pistons on both sides (2, 4, 6, etc.) but they both clamp onto the rotor at the same time.
BUT
A 1-piston caliper with brake pads that kick ass will outstop a 6/4-piston setup with shitty pads.
Actually, the 1-piston sliding calipers probably are the cause of the high occurence of warping rotors now that someone brought it up and after I think about it. That's because the way the 1-piston sliding calipers work is the piston pushes against the rotor, then part of the caliper assembly slides over and then that part pushes against the rotor. But with fixed calipers, there's an even amount of pistons on both sides (2, 4, 6, etc.) but they both clamp onto the rotor at the same time.
07-14-2008, 07:48 AM
#3953
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Originally Posted by Mokos23
the TL appears to be longer, wider, and bigger than the 09 RL, what is the point of the 09 RL then, if the new TL is going to have more hp and SH-AWD?
07-14-2008, 12:21 PM
#3954
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
A 1-piston caliper with brake pads that kick ass will outstop a 6/4-piston setup with shitty pads.
S2000 uses 1 piston calipers front and back. BMW resolutely stands by having just 2 piston calipers on the front of its M5s, M3s, and M roadsters.
Pistons mean nothing. I've never warped the rotors on the S - track use or daily driving. Tires equal stopping distance.
Cross-drilled rotors are another farce. A good ole plain rotor has more heat capacity and does the job just as effectively.
07-14-2008, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by csmeance
here's a chop that I tweaked using the JJaber chop. He had the orignal idea, I moved the grill down, made the NSX grilles wider, changed the rims to the JJaber rims.
Great Job!
07-14-2008, 12:52 PM
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i like these new pictures of the TL! That front fender makes it look like the car is snarling. Hopefully it isn't much heavier than previous gen.
07-14-2008, 01:51 PM
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Given that Acura MDX has a nice grille, I don't know why the designers at Acura don't want to implement it.
I think there were a couple of early reviews on the MDX that didn't like the grille too much, unfortunately the ones that are coming out are just terrible.
If the rear shows that big 5 pointed wedge shape, then I'd say just forget about it.
I think there were a couple of early reviews on the MDX that didn't like the grille too much, unfortunately the ones that are coming out are just terrible.
If the rear shows that big 5 pointed wedge shape, then I'd say just forget about it.
07-14-2008, 03:45 PM
#3958
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Originally Posted by iforyou
lol, but again the M3 also has a 1-piston design right..don't you think a M3 needs better brakes than a 300hp sedan?
07-14-2008, 04:07 PM
#3959
^ I know, it seems like the MDX grille was a one time deal, all other Acura get the power plenum. I kinda like to see them mix it up a bit, the MDX's grille should definitely be used on other models.
07-14-2008, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by phile
^ I know, it seems like the MDX grille was a one time deal, all other Acura get the power plenum. I kinda like to see them mix it up a bit, the MDX's grille should definitely be used on other models.