What is this Plasticky Object by the Drivers Seat on the 04TL?

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Old 08-21-2003, 12:00 AM
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What is this Plasticky Object by the Drivers Seat on the 04TL?

So What is it?

Possibly a Pleasurable Instrument for the Ladies?
But I thought this car was geared more towards the Guys? Maybe they will have a special drawer in the car for lipstick and makeup..

But anyways, the same plastic doesn't show in other pictures..





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Are you serious about wondering what that thing is? If so, that's the door lock indicator. Look familiar now?


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HOLY $HIT HOW STUPID OF ME!!

HAHA, That was the stupidest thing ever..

LOL, Do I get the stupidest Post of the month award
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justin did say 10-way power driver seat...he mentioned the power lumbar support, but he neglected to mention the power dildo
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Originally posted by RJC RSX
justin did say 10-way power driver seat...he mentioned the power lumbar support, but he neglected to mention the power dildo
Ya and its motorized, and has 10-speed settings with 4 motors for vibrator
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Yikes, too much red.

Anyway, am I the only one who thinks the housing for the side mirror is really ugly? It sticks out like a sore thumb in this picture.
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Originally posted by phile
Yikes, too much red.

Anyway, am I the only one who thinks the housing for the side mirror is really ugly? It sticks out like a sore thumb in this picture.
Well...I think that the mirrors on the TL are just straight from the Accord. These look very similar to the new Accord mirrors. Besides, that's what Acura's done w/ the TL side mirrors in the past--just taken them right off the Accord and fixed them right onto the TL.


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Originally posted by SPUDMTN
Are you serious about wondering what that thing is? If so, that's the door lock indicator. Look familiar now?


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Yup, thats the HPDL.

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Originally posted by SPUDMTN
Well...I think that the mirrors on the TL are just straight from the Accord. These look very similar to the new Accord mirrors. Besides, that's what Acura's done w/ the TL side mirrors in the past--just taken them right off the Accord and fixed them right onto the TL.


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No, I'm not talking about the actual mirrors - I'm talking about that thing that's holding them up. It looks totally out of place on the 04 TL's exterior.
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Originally posted by phile
Yikes, too much red.

Anyway, am I the only one who thinks the housing for the side mirror is really ugly? It sticks out like a sore thumb in this picture.
agreed. its the ugliest thing I've seen on a honda ever...well stock parts that is
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Originally posted by acura_driver
Yup, thats the HPDL.
Agreed -- but is that a separate trim level, or just an option?
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Originally posted by larchmont
Agreed -- but is that a separate trim level, or just an option?
Probably a trim level. 2004 TL HPT HPCH HPDL. Well, maybe not, that name is getting quite long...

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Originally posted by tony4311
agreed. its the ugliest thing I've seen on a honda ever...well stock parts that is
yeah the mirrors look pretty ugly.
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I was hoping with that bizarre casing the mirror would be power folding, but I was wrong.

Who knows what the appeal was for that design....
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Originally posted by 2004TL
HOLY $HIT HOW STUPID OF ME!!

HAHA, That was the stupidest thing ever..

LOL, Do I get the stupidest Post of the month award
All I have to say is WOW!!!

The unofficial quiet period, 11 days and counting, before the release of official specs, and this is what it has come to. Hang in there guys! There's only a week and a half left. Plus, you get a nice Labor Day holiday to enjoy in between.

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HEY GUYS... is that a MANUAL tranny i see??? Hmm... I was only expecting a auto for the TL. Correct me if im wrong.
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Originally posted by onenonlieTSX
HEY GUYS... is that a MANUAL tranny i see??? Hmm... I was only expecting a auto for the TL. Correct me if im wrong.
yes, manual is an option...read all about the TL on this lovely thread

http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/show...=&threadid=909
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It looks to me like the mirrors are folded in on the shot of the red car. That would explain why the mirror mount looks so strange. I bet that if the mirror was folded back down (power or manual) that it would look normal again.
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Originally posted by Myrddin157
It looks to me like the mirrors are folded in on the shot of the red car. That would explain why the mirror mount looks so strange. I bet that if the mirror was folded back down (power or manual) that it would look normal again.
Actually, looking at the original high-res image it is clear that the mirror is folded in.

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Originally posted by Myrddin157
It looks to me like the mirrors are folded in on the shot of the red car. That would explain why the mirror mount looks so strange. I bet that if the mirror was folded back down (power or manual) that it would look normal again.
I thought that was just a photoshopped image? reskinned to red?
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Nah...it's the real color. No photoshop there.
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hey KURT... can you get any deals on Mugen parts?? Im looking into purchasing the mugen lip for the EuroR.
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Originally posted by phile
No, I'm not talking about the actual mirrors - I'm talking about that thing that's holding them up. It looks totally out of place on the 04 TL's exterior.
I understood...I think the entire mirror assembly is straight from the Accord (US)


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Originally posted by SPUDMTN
I understood...I think the entire mirror assembly is straight from the Accord (US)


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I really don't think you understand me. I am talking about the piece holding up the mirror, seen here on the Accord in black. And it looks nothing like the one seen on the o4 TL.

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Originally posted by phile
I really don't think you understand me. I am talking about the piece holding up the mirror, seen here on the Accord in black. And it looks nothing like the one seen on the o4 TL...
I'll check out the '03 Accord mirrors tomorrow and fold 'em in...I might take a picture of it too. I did understand...but whatever...I'll see what the base looks like when the mirror is folded.


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I have said the mirror mounts have been UGLY ever since the Lyco's photos posted, here is a shot of the mirrors not folded! They are not the same as the Accord above.

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Originally posted by need4spd
[B]...They are not the same as the Accord above...
I still say they are, sans the Accord plastic. HMMPH! I guess I'll have to wait to find out until the introduction...


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Originally posted by need4spd
I have said the mirror mounts have been UGLY ever since the Lyco's photos posted, here is a shot of the mirrors not folded! They are not the same as the Accord above.

I have no idea if they're the same as in the Accord, but for sure in this pic they look bad.
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You would think with all of that plastic, they would at least be power folding and automatic day/night.
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Originally posted by larchmont
I have no idea if they're the same as in the Accord, but for sure in this pic they look bad.
They're not the same. The TL's design is just odd looking, it's like two small fins poking out from the corner of the A-pillar on each side, holding up the side mirrors. It looks even worse when the mirrors are folded in, which was what caught my eye. I didn't even notice them until now.

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