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Old 01-16-2018, 06:11 PM
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Back on topic, knowing Acura the "new" Type S TLX will see a "modest" increase in HP, from 290 to 305. And they will add special seats and an interior badge. Charge $5K more and call it a day
I just posted this in the acura development news thread but a new Honda PR piece SHOULD hint at a much better TLX/TLX-S with a turbo V6 and they mention specifically what made the 3rd gen TL great....all good signs.

Let's hope acura gets competitive again. So we shall see when its officially revealed/unveiled.

https://acurazine.com/forums/automot.../#post16165834

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Damn straight - it's my car, and I like that sticker. All you other suckers have to wait a year or two, or maybe three, before you get your Type S TLXs, I've got mine already.

You wanna call me "Rice King" or something, go ahead - I even married a Japanese girl. Like somebody was saying in regards to Sarlacc - KEK, yeah damn right, my kids look a lot better than I do. I guess they're smarter than me too?

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lol. You know what that badge is not my thing but....hey you do you. Everyone enjoys their own car in their own way...long as it don't violate rights/sensibilities of public. Most people can barely tell apart diff cars anyway. Having a thick skin is required for internet discussions...especially here on AZine.
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Originally Posted by mrmako
I married a Japanese girl as well, but I have gone from Honda to Subaru and Volvo (have owned both of each). Does that give me vaginitis and lez-baru disease? Hell no. But I can tell you that both Subaru's have been extremely reliable and value for money. Both Volvo's have been super reIiable as well. I just don't try to compare them to cars that are much better. I can't afford an Audi or anything else that floats my boat at the moment. Sending kids to college is rough on the pocketbook.

Back on topic, knowing Acura the "new" Type S TLX will see a "modest" increase in HP, from 290 to 305. And they will add special seats and an interior badge. Charge $5K more and call it a day
Actually the previous Type S had 35hp more than the CL/TL-P... so let's assume the 2.0T base has 275hp as rumored, then Type S must be ...... Oh never mind.
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​​​​​​​I posted this in the RDX forum but I love my own work so much I’m putting it here, too.

This is what Acura is giving you...a 40k robo sex toy on wheels...

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Don't push my buttons.

There's a button every where on that damn thing.

More and more companies are getting away from the dildo stick. Poor womenz...
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
I posted this in the RDX forum but I love my own work so much I’m putting it here, too.


I think that kurtatx won't like it.
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Today I also learned Sarlacc apparently doesn't like robot vaginas
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Combine this RDX Elite and our in house glass dildo collector .... perfect chick magnet! all 10s!!
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Wait... so does this mean Acura finally realized the dual screen was a mistake?
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
Actually the previous Type S had 35hp more than the CL/TL-P... so let's assume the 2.0T base has 275hp as rumored, then Type S must be ...... Oh never mind.
Yes, if you stick to the same patterns from the past and never innovate. I think Acura learned a very hard lesson that shit that worked 15 years, doesn't necessarily work today. Change, or remain. Remaining doesn't work so well.
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
Wait... so does this mean Acura finally realized the dual screen was a mistake?
I'm sure they new that at the TLX MMC, but they weren't in a position to do anything about. That's what happens when you stick with a small car company.
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Yes, if you stick to the same patterns from the past and never innovate. I think Acura learned a very hard lesson that shit that worked 15 years, doesn't necessarily work today. Change, or remain. Remaining doesn't work so well.
Well up until today, Acura has not proved me wrong... and it is 2018. I hope one day they will prove me wrong... so wrong that i would go buy another Acura.
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I think Acura learned a very hard lesson that shit that worked 15 years
Quite the contrary. They tried so hard to be innovative with the abominable RDX 2007, TL and TSX 2009 that they got bit in the ass. With a reason.
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First Gen RDX... ok.. innovative.

What is so innovative with the TL and a re-badged Euro Accord?

It has been the same shit with different skin for the past decade and more... and they even fuck up the skin from time to time.
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Originally Posted by Saintor
Quite the contrary. They tried so hard to be innovative with the abominable RDX 2007, TL and TSX 2009 that they got bit in the ass. With a reason.

The 1G RDX was very good looking and sold pretty well.

The 4G TL and 2G TSX were abominations. The problem with those cars were the bloated and horrendous looks, not a lack of innovation. The 4G TL was a very good step above the 3G TL, in many categories. Not all. But many.
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*Self-edited after TacoBello's own edit*.

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I dunno why you need that derogatory language in here and quoting shit I didn't even say
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What history?

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Originally Posted by TacoBello






Today I also learned Sarlacc apparently doesn't like robot vaginas
It gets confusing. Am I supposed to drive the car or pleasure it?
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Special version for Sarlacc: the "Drive Mode" control has to be licked, you can't just twiddle it.
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You're doing it all wrong.
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
It gets confusing. Am I supposed to drive the car or pleasure it?

You pleasure it and treat it good, hopefully she will treat you the same in return... duh.

Make sure your hand is lubed when you put her in Drive.
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I like where this discussion is going.
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc


He was probably referring to this Honda/Acura PR piece that gives some hope for Acura in the near future: Return of Type S and All-new V6 Turbo Underscore Renewed Commitment to Performance Throughout Acura Core Model Lineup - Acura News

Honda America CEO remarks at the NAIAS:
Now, our next generation of products will take an even bolder step forward. With this new generation, we will fully implement the new Acura design direction inside and out. And we will pursue a unique powertrain strategy that underscores our rightful place as the performance division of Honda.

Today, I'm pleased to announce that we will introduce an all-new dedicated V6 turbo engine in the coming years exclusively for future Acura products.

And building on the success of our TLX A-Spec, moving forward, all future core models will offer an A-Spec variant. This will include a new 2.4-liter A-Spec TLX model launching this spring, joining the well-received V-6 TLX A-Spec.

Our customers and brand advocates have also been calling on us to bring back the Type-S, the name used for high performance Acura models for much of our history.

Today, I am pleased to announce that we will re-launch Type-S in the next few years. This will serve as another key element of Acura's commitment to performance.
Hopefully its not too little too late but definitely a good sign in the right direction at least for Acura.
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Originally Posted by nist7
I got a good dose of that in my current long-term rental car as I switched out of a Camaro RS to a Caddy XTS....the steering is super light and vague/loose (some prior renter knocked the alignment off cause the steering wheel is not centered, lol), very comfy ride, roomy, but man big difference in how the two feel. I just saw the XTS also has a Vsport version that I guess it supposed to be a spiritual successor to the STS-V, but I can see why ppl go for the sportier CTS/ATS cars.

Not saying I love the firm suspension of a sporty car all the time, but definitely I can see the appeal of a sport sedan that has practicality/comfort when needed, and the sportiness when desired.

Off topic: The weird half touch/half-feedback touchscreen/black piano plastic of the new Caddys definitely needs to get some used to. I'm learning how to use swipe left/right to adjust volume and it's starting to become more useful/intuitive......kinda clever I do have to say....
Yeah the CUE system sucks...I was so happy when I learned that the 2013 didn't have it yet...

Originally Posted by Christopher.
A little more torque/HP and the option to stiffen up my suspension and I'd really be thrilled
Sounds like a used CTS-V with magnetic ride control might be the cure to your ailment!
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Sarlaac: I think your picture is missing a Type S emblem.

So the new RDX is featured here: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/2019-acura-rdx-prototype-a-thinly-veiled-look-at-the-production-model-news

The entry level model has a...wait for it...... a 2.0L turbo 4 producing an expected 252HP. Amazing Acura, just freaking amazing. A tarted up CRV at an expected price above the outgoing RDX (~$37K)
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Originally Posted by mrmako
The entry level model has a...wait for it...... a 2.0L turbo 4 producing an expected 252HP. Amazing Acura, just freaking amazing. A tarted up CRV at an expected price above the outgoing RDX (~$37K)
I'll take the higher low end torque

but 252 hp is pretty competitive in the segment and it will certainly be faster than that outgoing model. The old RDX has no cojones.

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I had a 3.5 loaner RDX, probably a 2017 and I thought it had plenty of balls. Pretty decent car, but again, a computer on wheels. No soul.
I'll take a factory turbo ANYTHING over NA though...turbo is where it's at. There is, in fact, a replacement for displacement when it comes to being an all around great vehicle.
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
I had a 3.5 loaner RDX, probably a 2017 and I thought it had plenty of balls. Pretty decent car, but again, a computer on wheels. No soul.
I'll take a factory turbo ANYTHING over NA though...turbo is where it's at. There is, in fact, a replacement for displacement when it comes to being an all around great vehicle.
Low end torque plus SH-AWD plus those looks means I might actually look at it. But no heated steering wheel = no deal.
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lol...I was pretty annoyed that my ex's SRX had that along with the wood upper portion of the wheel and my CTS didn't.
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