Global Unveiling 4.16.14
#361
^^ This could explain why they put the "F" in the name
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#365
Volvo Defector
In any case, I would hope if you can afford a shiney new GS F-Sport at least be able to afford a hotel room and not ruin the shocks by hanky panky in the back seat haha
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#366
"Precision Crafted Performance" Is Acura still following this slogan? Don't get me wrong. I'm still an Acura fan. The TLX was not what I hoped for in the looks department but its not that bad either. With the exception of the 2G, I have not desired any of their new TL designs during the initial rollout. It takes me about 2 years before the look starts to grow on me. Although, it took 3 years on the 4G until I pulled the trigger and bought one.
#367
"Precision Crafted Performance"
"The true definition of luxury... yours"
"Advance"
These I know for sure. There was a commercial with Powers Booth doing the voice over that was titled "Engineering is our Art" but I don't think that was ever official. BTW, I loved this one. "This is our art, we sculpt in metal, paint in G forces"
#368
^^^ It's been posted a few times, but I have to say that head-on view of the car looks good.
#369
I pretty much figured as much...I will remove it
#370
I have a theory as to why they are hiding the exhaust tips. Cars with direct injection seem to have much blacker exhaust tips from the carbon. Is it possible there real reason is to hide this "Black soot" from being noticed and complained about?
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#371
I don't believe the RDX's or ILX's engines are direct injection, yet .... no exposed exhaust tips. I think it's just an Acura thing ...
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#372
'20 TLX SH-AWD A-Spec
Thread Starter
Not sure if I am the only one but in my 4g TL its always open because there is always either coffee or a bottle of water in there. So, perhaps the geniuses at Acura figured its a waste to put a cover on that since we all keep them open anyways.
#373
'20 TLX SH-AWD A-Spec
Thread Starter
I think you may have a point here. Ford ecoboost engines have this issue (among other issues...).
#374
Team Owner
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Speaking of the exhausts, I added a few more shots I pulled as screen grabs from some shaky videos taken with my GoPro. It shows the underbody from the rear and reflections of the underbody from the front. Not a ton of detail, unfortunately.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1095427...eat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/1095427...eat=directlink
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#375
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Speaking of the exhausts, I added a few more shots I pulled as screen grabs from some shaky videos taken with my GoPro. It shows the underbody from the rear and reflections of the underbody from the front. Not a ton of detail, unfortunately.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1095427...eat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/1095427...eat=directlink
Of course this is all dependent on body kit options of course.
#376
CGTSX2004....It is interesting that the exhaust on the TLX isn't black like on the TL isn't it. That underbody shot sure makes the TLX look cheaper for some reason and having it blackened could have helped in my opinion....My 2 cents of course.
BTW...for those of you who haven't read my updated RDX photo thread yet....My RDX has been sold and I have someone interested in my TL so by June, I'll be Acura'less. I didn't mean to take the thread sideways with this comment so if possible, any comments directed to my last statement, post it in my RDX thread (photo section).
I just want to make sure we don't walk away from the TLX discussion which is the intent of this thread And for the record, I ain't going anywhere....Too many good contributors here....This my "virtual" home
BTW...for those of you who haven't read my updated RDX photo thread yet....My RDX has been sold and I have someone interested in my TL so by June, I'll be Acura'less. I didn't mean to take the thread sideways with this comment so if possible, any comments directed to my last statement, post it in my RDX thread (photo section).
I just want to make sure we don't walk away from the TLX discussion which is the intent of this thread And for the record, I ain't going anywhere....Too many good contributors here....This my "virtual" home
#377
'20 TLX SH-AWD A-Spec
Thread Starter
The unveiling video in 720p:
Race car driver needs to start skipping lunch... otherwise the heist job ain't gonna end well
Race car driver needs to start skipping lunch... otherwise the heist job ain't gonna end well
#378
Racer
A Volvo I saw at a recent car show (I think it was the new S80) had a much nicer sliding cup holder door. Very smooth to open and close, almost like it had bearings underneath.
Not sure if I am the only one but in my 4g TL its always open because there is always either coffee or a bottle of water in there. So, perhaps the geniuses at Acura figured its a waste to put a cover on that since we all keep them open anyways.
Not sure if I am the only one but in my 4g TL its always open because there is always either coffee or a bottle of water in there. So, perhaps the geniuses at Acura figured its a waste to put a cover on that since we all keep them open anyways.
Maybe Honda thought Acura drivers were more discerning and did not want to bother with a sliding cover unless it was automatic and voice-controlled?
#379
'20 TLX SH-AWD A-Spec
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It's my wife's car but I think our 11 Accord's cup holders do come with a sliding mechanism to cover them from sight.
Maybe Honda thought Acura drivers were more discerning and did not want to bother with a sliding cover unless it was automatic and voice-controlled?
Maybe Honda thought Acura drivers were more discerning and did not want to bother with a sliding cover unless it was automatic and voice-controlled?
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#382
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Interestingly, I found this as well.
Originally Posted by Acura.com
2015 Acura TLX Advance SH-AWD. The approximate retail value (“ARV”) of the car is $49,995. Note: the Acura TLX is not available to the public until June 1, 2014, and not all trim levels will be available until September 2014. The ARV is based on current Manufacturer’s Suggest Retail Price (“MSRP”) estimates, but the MSRP is subject to change prior to availability.
Last edited by Goosew; 04-25-2014 at 04:24 PM. Reason: because I'm sneaky
#383
#384
Summer is Coming
Speaking of the exhausts, I added a few more shots I pulled as screen grabs from some shaky videos taken with my GoPro. It shows the underbody from the rear and reflections of the underbody from the front. Not a ton of detail, unfortunately.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1095427...eat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/1095427...eat=directlink
It's my wife's car but I think our 11 Accord's cup holders do come with a sliding mechanism to cover them from sight.
Maybe Honda thought Acura drivers were more discerning and did not want to bother with a sliding cover unless it was automatic and voice-controlled?
Maybe Honda thought Acura drivers were more discerning and did not want to bother with a sliding cover unless it was automatic and voice-controlled?
#385
Racer
Can a Canadian enter to win an American TLX? I have a US shipping address.
http://www.acura.com/thrill.aspx
http://www.acura.com/thrill.aspx
Last edited by internalaudit; 04-26-2014 at 05:30 AM.
#386
Racer
Hate to buck the trend on bashing this car, but the more I look at it, the more it grows on me. I think it will look better in person.
Uncovered cup holders seem to be the latest trend. I have a cover but rarely ever close it. It is always being used for something. While it is open it looks kind of ugly. So I guess they figure making them look nicer while open is better. I don't mind the open cup holders.
Uncovered cup holders seem to be the latest trend. I have a cover but rarely ever close it. It is always being used for something. While it is open it looks kind of ugly. So I guess they figure making them look nicer while open is better. I don't mind the open cup holders.
I don't mind if it's open either though I could use a closed one to store many other things besides cups.
#388
I was pretty late to the cupholder revolution. A byproduct of having two consecutive MR-2s through 2000. My first car ever with a cupholder was the '00 S2000. With that car I used to keep it closed, since the open lid rubbed your wrist when shifting. Since then, in every car with a cupholder and lid, the cover was always open. For me, this is a non-issue.
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