New TL Wrecked Photos
10-22-2003 | 02:34 PM
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New TL Wrecked Photos
I just saw this thread on acura-tl.com and was amazed how such a beautiful car could be turned into a pile of junk in a split instant. Oh the pain
http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...threadid=63767
http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...threadid=63767
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look at the head on photo!
10-22-2003 | 06:36 PM
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Originally posted by iNteGraz92
no
no
Maybe I'm smoking something, but to me, the mirrors, the crease line, the C-pillar, and the now shortened front overhang makes the the TL look like a 3er.
10-22-2003 | 07:43 PM
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Originally posted by phile
Can somebody say how that happened? I'm not a member over there, and god does that site load like molasses.
Can somebody say how that happened? I'm not a member over there, and god does that site load like molasses.
Originally posted by songoku
I've heard that some old lady came out from nowhere & this TL driver couldn't avoid to stop. TL ran into old lady's car & hit the some dump truck parked on the side walk .
I've heard that some old lady came out from nowhere & this TL driver couldn't avoid to stop. TL ran into old lady's car & hit the some dump truck parked on the side walk .
10-22-2003 | 09:43 PM
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My first impressions were that these were spy photos of next years redesigned BMW 3 series by Chris Bangle. I know he is exploring some edgy deconstruction themes lately. On further inspection of the photos, I noticed it did not have an idrive knob, so I have concluded that this was just a totaled Acura TL.
What would help this car would be the application of some gun shot decals on the rear sides of the car, which I hear is popular with some youthful "gangsta" drivers. That way, it would look more like the Cadallac used in the freeway chase in The Matrix Reloaded.
What would help this car would be the application of some gun shot decals on the rear sides of the car, which I hear is popular with some youthful "gangsta" drivers. That way, it would look more like the Cadallac used in the freeway chase in The Matrix Reloaded.
10-22-2003 | 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by goldband
where some see a wreck, others see spare parts...
where some see a wreck, others see spare parts...
So much for stealing them, they dont even pop out in a crash! LOL
10-23-2003 | 07:46 AM
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Originally posted by rkozono
My first impressions were that these were spy photos of next years redesigned BMW 3 series by Chris Bangle.
My first impressions were that these were spy photos of next years redesigned BMW 3 series by Chris Bangle.
I don't think the new 3 series will look that good.
10-23-2003 | 09:28 AM
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Originally posted by phile
Can somebody say how that happened? I'm not a member over there, and god does that site load like molasses.
Can somebody say how that happened? I'm not a member over there, and god does that site load like molasses.
10-23-2003 | 11:46 AM
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The silver lining...
This sucks for whoever was driving of course, but for us Acura owners, this is a good thing!
Look at the A-Pillar, it looks practically new, and aside from the cosmetic outer skin damage on the front passenger door, the door looks to be in decent shape, probably still opens. Meanwhile the front end is totaled showing off what they mean by front end crumple zone. Instead of the whole car taking the impact force, the front end gave (crumpled), it shows that the engineering is doing it's job! The driver should thank Acura for saving their life, or at the least, reducing bodily injury.
I only hope our TSX's perform as well.
Look at the A-Pillar, it looks practically new, and aside from the cosmetic outer skin damage on the front passenger door, the door looks to be in decent shape, probably still opens. Meanwhile the front end is totaled showing off what they mean by front end crumple zone. Instead of the whole car taking the impact force, the front end gave (crumpled), it shows that the engineering is doing it's job! The driver should thank Acura for saving their life, or at the least, reducing bodily injury.
I only hope our TSX's perform as well.
10-23-2003 | 11:53 AM
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Originally posted by ucsdtriton
...Look at the A-Pillar, it looks practically new, and aside from the cosmetic outer skin damage on the front passenger door, the door looks to be in decent shape, probably still opens. Meanwhile the front end is totaled showing off what they mean by front end crumple zone. Instead of the whole car taking the impact force, the front end gave (crumpled), it shows that the engineering is doing it's job! The driver should thank Acura for saving their life, or at the least, reducing bodily injury....
...Look at the A-Pillar, it looks practically new, and aside from the cosmetic outer skin damage on the front passenger door, the door looks to be in decent shape, probably still opens. Meanwhile the front end is totaled showing off what they mean by front end crumple zone. Instead of the whole car taking the impact force, the front end gave (crumpled), it shows that the engineering is doing it's job! The driver should thank Acura for saving their life, or at the least, reducing bodily injury....
10-23-2003 | 01:29 PM
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Probably was going too fast.
There is nothing wrong with driving fast. There IS something wrong with driving in an unsafe manner.
It's just like alcohol (and a lot of other things
). There's a responsible way and an irresponsible way to do it.
10-23-2003 | 02:35 PM
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Originally posted by AcUrAgUy
Define "too fast"
There is nothing wrong with driving fast. There IS something wrong with driving in an unsafe manner.
It's just like alcohol (and a lot of other things ). There's a responsible way and an irresponsible way to do it.
Define "too fast"
There is nothing wrong with driving fast. There IS something wrong with driving in an unsafe manner.
It's just like alcohol (and a lot of other things
). There's a responsible way and an irresponsible way to do it.
If you drive faster than 100mph on a public road, even if it's completely empty, that's still considered unsafe, regardless of how "safe" you drive. The slightest pothole can introduce you to a nearby tree. So yes, there is something wrong with driving fast.
10-23-2003 | 02:49 PM
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Originally posted by phile
If you drive faster than 100mph on a public road, even if it's completely empty, that's still considered unsafe, regardless of how "safe" you drive. The slightest pothole can introduce you to a nearby tree. So yes, there is something wrong with driving fast.
If you drive faster than 100mph on a public road, even if it's completely empty, that's still considered unsafe, regardless of how "safe" you drive. The slightest pothole can introduce you to a nearby tree. So yes, there is something wrong with driving fast.
- pick the right time and the right place.The TL invites you to drive fast - if you don't like to drive fast, buy a different car, like a beautiful Buick. I hear they have a great rebate program these days!
10-23-2003 | 02:50 PM
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Who said anything about driving over 100mph? Not me.
If you never, ever, ever drive fast then why are you here discussing what is probably a 140mph car?
BTW - Anyone know what the top speed of the TL? I assumed it is governed at some point.
If you never, ever, ever drive fast then why are you here discussing what is probably a 140mph car?
BTW - Anyone know what the top speed of the TL? I assumed it is governed at some point.
10-23-2003 | 02:56 PM
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Originally posted by pcinoc
the little old lady driving 20mph slower than traffic speed anywhere / anytime
the little old lady driving 20mph slower than traffic speed anywhere / anytime
10-23-2003 | 03:00 PM
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Originally posted by phile
I don't even own one, so does that mean I can't post here?
I don't even own one, so does that mean I can't post here?
10-23-2003 | 03:01 PM
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Originally posted by pcinoc
The fact is you have no idea how fast the driver was going, do you?
The fact is you have no idea how fast the driver was going, do you?
What are you talking about?! I wasn't even talking about the driver of this TL, I was just responding to someone saying that driving fast and driving irresponsibly are mutually exclusive - they're not. On public roads, if you drive that fast, you are driving irresponsibly.
10-23-2003 | 03:04 PM
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Originally posted by AcUrAgUy
Of course you can post here. But, that doesn't answer the question of why you are interested in a fast car if you think it's unsafe to drive fast. Just a question. Not a flame.
Of course you can post here. But, that doesn't answer the question of why you are interested in a fast car if you think it's unsafe to drive fast. Just a question. Not a flame.