Has anyone here owned a stock car faster than the 6M 04 TL
08-18-2004, 09:23 PM
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Has anyone here owned a stock car faster than the 6M 04 TL
Title states the question. 0-60 or quarter mile. Im assuming the TL is 0-60 in 5.8. Thats a safe average among publications and peoples opinions here. Not sure if anyone has actually gotten out the G-tech or not? I'm assuming this has probably has to be most peoples fastest car to date. One stipulation, no muscle carrs from the 70's with a million horsepower count 
08-18-2004, 09:51 PM
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No, but neither did you!
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Im assuming the TL is 0-60 in 5.8. Thats a safe average among publications and peoples opinions here.
An average? Some numbers are less than 5.8? I consider Road and Track's figure of 6.3 to be about right for 0-60. It's a sweet engine, no doubt, but this is a two-ton car, folks!
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Im assuming the TL is 0-60 in 5.8. Thats a safe average among publications and peoples opinions here.
An average? Some numbers are less than 5.8? I consider Road and Track's figure of 6.3 to be about right for 0-60. It's a sweet engine, no doubt, but this is a two-ton car, folks!
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08-18-2004, 09:53 PM
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Uhhh ... the car mags I take all put the TL at about 6.2 sec. 0-60. Don't believe those 5.8 figures on a car of this weight and hp ... that's getting into serious V-8 territory.
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08-18-2004, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Rodney
Title states the question. 0-60 or quarter mile. Im assuming the TL is 0-60 in 5.8. Thats a safe average among publications and peoples opinions here. Not sure if anyone has actually gotten out the G-tech or not? I'm assuming this has probably has to be most peoples fastest car to date. One stipulation, no muscle carrs from the 70's with a million horsepower count
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My first Acura is a little faster than my new TL!! This was shot two weeks ago at Portland Int. Raceway exiting turn 11.
I see from an early post on this thread that 92 NSX and I have the same year and colour...good taste Racing the NSX is about a much fun as you can have with your cloths on. HEY,...the TL is great too. Another fine Acura product 
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I see from an early post on this thread that 92 NSX and I have the same year and colour...good taste
Racing the NSX is about a much fun as you can have with your cloths on. HEY,...the TL is great too. Another fine Acura product DAVE.[IMG]
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08-19-2004, 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by argoldst
2002 benz clk55 
but I'm going from that to a tl so take that for what it is worth
but I'm going from that to a tl so take that for what it is worth
08-19-2004, 06:55 AM
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I've owned several faster (including my current Corvette).
A list of them (as best as I remember):
1982 RX7 with aftermarket turbo
1994 Corvette
1995 Z28
1997 Z28
1998 Volvo C70 Coupe
2001 Corvette
2003 Corvette
2003 G35 (yes, it definitely felt faster)
A list of them (as best as I remember):
1982 RX7 with aftermarket turbo
1994 Corvette
1995 Z28
1997 Z28
1998 Volvo C70 Coupe
2001 Corvette
2003 Corvette
2003 G35 (yes, it definitely felt faster)
08-19-2004, 06:55 AM
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I had my 2002 Camaro SS for about 2 years. Sold it for the comfort and refinement of the TL. Haven't really regreted it one bit, but I do miss the V8 growl, I can't lie.
08-19-2004, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike_TX
Uhhh ... the car mags I take all put the TL at about 6.2 sec. 0-60. Don't believe those 5.8 figures on a car of this weight and hp ... that's getting into serious V-8 territory.
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Yea my G35 is faster.
08-19-2004, 07:17 AM
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1968 Corvette, 327/350hp....fast car but a total piece of crap....wanna talk about rattles and quality??
1973 240Z, BRE headers, exhaust, cam.....GREAT CAR!!! 1973 and it had no rattles, great quality control, fantastic paint...and best of all..less than $4,000 new. mods extra!
1973 240Z, BRE headers, exhaust, cam.....GREAT CAR!!! 1973 and it had no rattles, great quality control, fantastic paint...and best of all..less than $4,000 new. mods extra!
08-19-2004, 08:32 AM
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I had a 1993 GMC Typhoon. For those that don't know, it was a 2 door GMC Jimmy, limited run of 2000 vehicles each in 2002 and 2003 with a 4.3 liter intercooled turbo V6, 280 HP stock with full time 4 wheel drive. This was the same engine used in the earlier GMC Syclone pickups.
It was a little weak at high speed but I never lost a race from the line or roll.
Probably the second worst thing I ever did was sell it.
It was a little weak at high speed but I never lost a race from the line or roll.
Probably the second worst thing I ever did was sell it.
08-19-2004, 08:55 AM
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1998 was the first year of the LS1 being put in F-bodies. Mine was #189 with the WS6 package. If you remember the commercials with the black WS6 at the stop lights and literally eating some red sports car (porsche maybe) for dinner, that is what I had. 0-60 in 5.5 secs, 13.2 1/4 mile, bone stock.
1998 was the first year of the LS1 being put in F-bodies. Mine was #189 with the WS6 package. If you remember the commercials with the black WS6 at the stop lights and literally eating some red sports car (porsche maybe) for dinner, that is what I had. 0-60 in 5.5 secs, 13.2 1/4 mile, bone stock.
08-19-2004, 10:56 AM
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70's American supercars were not as quick as those from the 60's because of the smog laws and corporate power-downs of the engines. So my 1966 L34 SS 396/360 Chevelle is at the top of the heap for me followed by my 1988 Mustang LX 302 CID (that's a 5.0 for you liter-lovers), and then my 2002 Altima SE.
Incidently, the best published times I've seen to date for this car was in an issue of Car and Driver. They managed a 0-60 run in 5.6 seconds and the quarter mile in 14.3 seconds at 99 MPH.
Incidently, the best published times I've seen to date for this car was in an issue of Car and Driver. They managed a 0-60 run in 5.6 seconds and the quarter mile in 14.3 seconds at 99 MPH.
08-19-2004, 12:11 PM
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1998 Z28 13.3@104 (Stock except for the K&N air filter)
2002 Camaro SS 12.9@106
Both automatics, both very quick.
The SS would break the tires loose anywhere under 40mph and both cars always had a healthy chirp shifting from 1st to 2nd.
2002 Camaro SS 12.9@106
Both automatics, both very quick.
The SS would break the tires loose anywhere under 40mph and both cars always had a healthy chirp shifting from 1st to 2nd.
08-19-2004, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TL_6SPD
Is there a problem ? They asked if I driven a faster car, and the G35 is clearly faster.
I thought that the 6M TL and G35 was a tight race, that it would come down to the drivers to determine the winner.
Anybody?
08-19-2004, 01:21 PM
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Drove this Rocket for 3 years. A truly awesome ride !
08-19-2004, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by wdoran
I had my 2002 Camaro SS for about 2 years. Sold it for the comfort and refinement of the TL. Haven't really regreted it one bit, but I do miss the V8 growl, I can't lie.
08-19-2004, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
This thread is probably gonna surprise those that wanted to hear "the TL the fastest car on earth" and like comments...
I thought this WAS the fastest car on earth!!!! I'm trading mine in now... lol 
08-19-2004, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
This thread is probably gonna surprise those that wanted to hear "the TL the fastest car on earth" and like comments...
Nuh... silly... only a few will be surprised... others are not frogs in a well...
Don't make your club stinky... 
What's your best car before your prestigious Lex?
But, right, not too many ppl have more-HPs vehicles in their yards before this 04TL...
08-19-2004, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by TL_6SPD
Is there a problem ? They asked if I driven a faster car, and the G35 is clearly faster.
No problem, I forgot to put the smiley face there to note that I was kidding.
08-19-2004, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by rets
Nuh... silly... only a few will be surprised... others are not frogs in a well... Don't make your club stinky...
What's your best car before your prestigious Lex?
But, right, not too many ppl have more-HPs vehicles in their yards before this 04TL...
Don't make your club stinky... What's your best car before your prestigious Lex?
But, right, not too many ppl have more-HPs vehicles in their yards before this 04TL...
Everything being relative, whatever is next has to be faster than the old GS.....
This day and age, G35s, TLs, 330s, WRXs, EVOs, 3.5 Nissans, there are just TONS of reasonably priced, very quick cars and SUVs. 10 years ago being under 10 seconds was an accomplishment. Nowadays it seems under 7 seconds is saying something...
Add a 20k SRT-4 and why buy a Mustang GT?
08-19-2004, 06:16 PM
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To 1SICKLEX;
I agree. Today's crop of performance offerings is really good.. including the Mustang. There is a lot from which to chose for us gearheads once again. It started to rev back up in the mid-80's with Ford's introduction of the revised (engine wise) Mustang (1985). And it's gotten better every year.
I agree. Today's crop of performance offerings is really good.. including the Mustang. There is a lot from which to chose for us gearheads once again. It started to rev back up in the mid-80's with Ford's introduction of the revised (engine wise) Mustang (1985). And it's gotten better every year.
08-19-2004, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by nukys
I thought that the 6M TL and G35 was a tight race, that it would come down to the drivers to determine the winner. Anybody?
Anybody?1/4 times are pretty much equal, but to what I see so far, it seems the TL isn't performing like the tests show when people take it to the track.
08-19-2004, 06:42 PM
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I for one have not owned a stock car that was faster than my 5AT TL, with the possible exception of my 1990 SHO, but we'll never know because the SHO never saw a drag strip and neither will my TL.
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