Yea, both diesel and hybrid would get affected by the gas prices.

 

if this thread is still alive can anyone tell me if acura is still completely, 100% owned by honda. in every aspect? i think that it is but a guy at my work says otherwise. hes kind of a dips*#! but is pretty convinced that they are seperate. if anyone knows what i mean and has any input please give your 2 cents

 

Paying 40K for a little car. I know its a fun little car but No, I can't do that.

 

Acura is still part of Honda 100%.

 

thanks. quick question completely off topic. where is the intake resonator and is it really beneficial to remove it? ive seen a few people who have this under their mods and i was curious. this is directed at you iforyou.

 

use the search button

 

all i'm saying is they need to ditch the power plenum grille asap!

 

It's funny to see this thread after an almost collapse of the big 3. Sure, they took the long, boring view. I don't see them in congress begging for money...

 

no problem

Hmm, there's no harm in removing the intake resonator, unless you consider more aggressive engine is bad..lol. Removing it doesn't do much in terms of performance either, unless you have an aftermarket air filter, like the K&N one. Even with the intake resonator removed and the k&n filter in place, the engine can draw in air much more freely. You will know what I mean when you get down there and take that thing off lol. It's like a semi-CAI when you have it removed + the k&n filter. Don't expect much, if any power gain though. Also, don't worry about water getting in since it sits very high above the ground.

I like this mod, it's free, the engine can get more air freely, and the noise is more aggressive when you step on it.

 

My wife came home in a white loaner 09 TL while her 05 was getting serviced and was embarrassed by the new car's looks. The brightwork around the trunk, that grille...she said it reminded her of an overdone Pontiac sedan. Drives well, lots of power, sits a bit low with not the usual Acura sightlines and low cowl...so I was disappointed too. What a shame...this was the Acura I was waiting for, with a 6-speed manual when they come out, but I can't get past the bling...
Jake98

 

thanks iforyou. thats def a mod im interested in since im broke as a joke. lol

 

lol, if you need help there's a DIY guide over at the 2nd gen forum.

 

09 TL drives much better than the 04-08 model does. I just drove a Tech 09 FWD for 1K miles 2 weeks ago during Thanksgiving weekend, it got me 30MPG @ 75-80MPH and was uber comfy. I never buy my car based on its look, but on how it drives and how much it pampers me. In the end you drive IN the car, its whats on the inside that counts.

I do agree Acura in general has no idea where its goin with its design and model line up.

 

Agreed.

TSX aka Euro Accord


RL aka Legend


we got screwed in the states with that stupid grill.

 

Wow, the Legend actually looks SICKKKK with that grille

TSX looks like it has 14's

 

thats beacuse the euro accord is... an accord. it starts off as a very low budget base trim, like the accord i4 lx we get here.. and then you can start optioning it out to maake it equal to the tsx.