TL Performance, one data point
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TL Performance, one data point
I decided to gather some performance data using my Passport G-Timer GT2 this evening.
The 04TL has 680 miles, the outdoor temp was 59 degrees F, the road was dry, and the relative humidly was about 40%. VSA was off, A/C was off, transmission in automatic mode. No traffic.
I made two 1/4 mile runs in opposite directions:
#1 1/4 mile: 14.75 @ 95.5
0-60: 6.27
#2 1/4 mile: 14.75 @ 96.3
0-60: 6.30
(Yes, the times were the same!)
#3 I ran one more 0-60.
0-60: 6.15
-r
PS - for reference my 01 CL-S with 46k miles had these results:
1/4 mile: 14.57 @ 96.7
0-60: 6.07
I think the TL will better that when it has more miles on it.
The 04TL has 680 miles, the outdoor temp was 59 degrees F, the road was dry, and the relative humidly was about 40%. VSA was off, A/C was off, transmission in automatic mode. No traffic.
I made two 1/4 mile runs in opposite directions:
#1 1/4 mile: 14.75 @ 95.5
0-60: 6.27
#2 1/4 mile: 14.75 @ 96.3
0-60: 6.30
(Yes, the times were the same!)
#3 I ran one more 0-60.
0-60: 6.15
-r
PS - for reference my 01 CL-S with 46k miles had these results:
1/4 mile: 14.57 @ 96.7
0-60: 6.07
I think the TL will better that when it has more miles on it.
#2
Looks like you're going towards the car's break-in period given that you're not yet there.
Regardless, those times look great! Plus if you give it a 6MT, it will get into late 5s for sure.
Great job on times, I'm more than delighted to see those numbers.
Preet
Regardless, those times look great! Plus if you give it a 6MT, it will get into late 5s for sure.
Great job on times, I'm more than delighted to see those numbers.
Preet
#3
Thanks!
Acura_Driver -
Thanks for running the tests for us, I too have just gotten outside the 600 mile break in point
Sorry I do not know this, but what did any of the major car mags post for times on the 01 CL-S so that I can compare your numbers to thiers?? (plus your car is well broken in )
Thanks again!
Thanks for running the tests for us, I too have just gotten outside the 600 mile break in point
Sorry I do not know this, but what did any of the major car mags post for times on the 01 CL-S so that I can compare your numbers to thiers?? (plus your car is well broken in )
Thanks again!
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Re: Thanks!
Originally posted by need4spd
Acura_Driver -
Thanks for running the tests for us, I too have just gotten outside the 600 mile break in point
Sorry I do not know this, but what did any of the major car mags post for times on the 01 CL-S so that I can compare your numbers to thiers?? (plus your car is well broken in )
Thanks again!
Acura_Driver -
Thanks for running the tests for us, I too have just gotten outside the 600 mile break in point
Sorry I do not know this, but what did any of the major car mags post for times on the 01 CL-S so that I can compare your numbers to thiers?? (plus your car is well broken in )
Thanks again!
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0108_cl/
I do know my CL-S felt quicker than when new. That is why I bought the Passport G-Timer GT2. I was curious!
The CL-S was stock except for Mobil 1 5W-30 synthetic oil, and 225-45WR17 Yokohama AVS ES100 tires.
-r
#6
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Originally posted by EmuMessenger
Cool data.
I always wondered how accurate those things were.
Cool data.
I always wondered how accurate those things were.
#7
Re: TL Performance, one data point
Originally posted by acura_driver
I decided to gather some performance data using my Passport G-Timer GT2 this evening.
The 04TL has 680 miles, the outdoor temp was 59 degrees F, the road was dry, and the relative humidly was about 40%. VSA was off, A/C was off, transmission in automatic mode. No traffic.
I decided to gather some performance data using my Passport G-Timer GT2 this evening.
The 04TL has 680 miles, the outdoor temp was 59 degrees F, the road was dry, and the relative humidly was about 40%. VSA was off, A/C was off, transmission in automatic mode. No traffic.
Also, does anyone know how the auto mags test 0-60 times? Do they have a device that attaches to the speedometer? And how do the commercially available devices like the GT2 compare to whatever these mags use?
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Re: Re: TL Performance, one data point
Originally posted by princed
Did you use brake torquing?
Also, does anyone know how the auto mags test 0-60 times? Do they have a device that attaches to the speedometer? And how do the commercially available devices like the GT2 compare to whatever these mags use?
Did you use brake torquing?
Also, does anyone know how the auto mags test 0-60 times? Do they have a device that attaches to the speedometer? And how do the commercially available devices like the GT2 compare to whatever these mags use?
An interesting observation. With the CL-S, the tires would actually chirp on the 1-2 shift under WOT. With the TL even under WOT the shifts are very smooth.
Traditionally the auto mags used a fifth-wheel that attached to the car to collect performance data. I think that now they use radar devices or more expensive devices similar to the GT2.
-r
#9
Originally posted by Dan Martin
I've had one for a little over a year now and I have to say I'm very impressed with it. It produces accurate and repeatable results.
I've had one for a little over a year now and I have to say I'm very impressed with it. It produces accurate and repeatable results.
Which one have you had since most of the new ones such as passport have only been around less than a year (is it g-tech?)
I have been interested in buying one for some time and have considered the g-tech to have more features.
Thanks for your comments!
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SS mode should shave off a couple tenths, or at least it does on the RSX auto, I haven't figured out the auto shifting thing on the TL yet...whether it shifts at the redline (auto) or fuel cutoff
#11
Photography Nerd
Originally posted by need4spd
Dan Martin,
Which one have you had since most of the new ones such as passport have only been around less than a year (is it g-tech?)
I have been interested in buying one for some time and have considered the g-tech to have more features.
Thanks for your comments!
Dan Martin,
Which one have you had since most of the new ones such as passport have only been around less than a year (is it g-tech?)
I have been interested in buying one for some time and have considered the g-tech to have more features.
Thanks for your comments!
I've been thinking of getting the data cable for hooking it up to my laptop but I've been looking for one on ebay.
#12
Photography Nerd
Originally posted by need4spd
Dan Martin,
Which one have you had since most of the new ones such as passport have only been around less than a year (is it g-tech?)
I have been interested in buying one for some time and have considered the g-tech to have more features.
Thanks for your comments!
Dan Martin,
Which one have you had since most of the new ones such as passport have only been around less than a year (is it g-tech?)
I have been interested in buying one for some time and have considered the g-tech to have more features.
Thanks for your comments!
I've been thinking of getting the data cable for hooking it up to my laptop but I've been looking for one on ebay.
#13
Photography Nerd
Re: Re: TL Performance, one data point
Originally posted by princed
Did you use brake torquing?
Also, does anyone know how the auto mags test 0-60 times? Do they have a device that attaches to the speedometer? And how do the commercially available devices like the GT2 compare to whatever these mags use?
Did you use brake torquing?
Also, does anyone know how the auto mags test 0-60 times? Do they have a device that attaches to the speedometer? And how do the commercially available devices like the GT2 compare to whatever these mags use?
#14
Re: Re: Re: TL Performance, one data point
Originally posted by Dan Martin
The GT2 is very accurate but the best thing going for performance data (and what C&D uses) is the VBOX (http://www.racelogic.co.uk/vbox/ ).
The GT2 is very accurate but the best thing going for performance data (and what C&D uses) is the VBOX (http://www.racelogic.co.uk/vbox/ ).
Oh, and that VBOX is one amazing piece of equipment. You think we can modify the TL's GPS nav to perform the same functions??
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....rticle_id=2509
#15
Those times are great. WIth more miles on the car I am sure they will only get lower. For reference, I ran a 14.71@ 96.3 at the track in my 2002 TLS. It was my first run at the track ever. I think the 2004 TLs are a wee bit faster but I can definitely hang around if we're talking auto vs. auto. I'm dying to see the official magazine times for the 6mt.
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