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Old 07-17-2018, 11:33 AM
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does the TLX have a limp mode?
What are the characteristics of it?
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stays soft... all the time.
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That's what I heard

Like even if Gal Gadot was eating Jennifer Lawrence's box in the backseat of a TLX
With Emily Ratajkowski rubbing one out watching in the passenger seat
Then they turned to look at you and called your name to get in and join
Nope, hardware equipment failure

Even when you try to focus and remind yourself that shifts happen at 200 ms
and that 5-60, you'll smoke a Hyundai Elantra
Nope, totally limp
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you just put me into sport mode with that one, bruh bruh
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Originally Posted by Majofo
That's what I heard

Like even if Gal Gadot was eating Jennifer Lawrence's box in the backseat of a TLX
With Emily Ratajkowski rubbing one out watching in the passenger seat
Then they turned to look at you and called your name to get in and join
Nope, hardware equipment failure

Even when you try to focus and remind yourself that shifts happen at 200 ms
and that 5-60, you'll smoke a Hyundai Elantra
Nope, totally limp
#quoteworthy
Old 07-17-2018, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
That's what I heard

Like even if Gal Gadot was eating Jennifer Lawrence's box in the backseat of a TLX
With Emily Ratajkowski rubbing one out watching in the passenger seat
Then they turned to look at you and called your name to get in and join
Nope, hardware equipment failure

Even when you try to focus and remind yourself that shifts happen at 200 ms
and that 5-60, you'll smoke a Hyundai Elantra
Nope, totally limp
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Holy shixnit...
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Originally Posted by gatrhumpy
Once I get my seats refreshed with new leather, I should have a mint-LOOKING 2008 TL-S that will last me for years, even though it has 126K miles on it.
I redid the leather seats in the Expedition a few weeks ago. Took better part of a Saturday. Only tool I had to buy was a hog ring pliers. Also replaced the cooling element in one.

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Yeah, I'm thinking of doing it myself.
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Originally Posted by gatrhumpy
Yeah, I'm thinking of doing it myself.
If you have an "S" might be hard to find them outside of the dealer system. The base leather is available from a number of vendors.



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Old 07-18-2018, 06:05 AM
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that looks really, Bear.
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Old 07-18-2018, 12:42 PM
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that looks really, Bear.
Thanks. The original leather was getting a bit ratty after 10 years & one of the dogs finally put a claw through the passenger seat causing a long rip due to the perforations in the leather. Dog is 105lbs so it ran like a zipper. Thought about a patch but the seats would still be grungy & i wanted to replace the dead cooler. Figured to give it a shot. Not really hard to install just time consuming.

I don't like a light colored interior but was not going to do the second & the third row to match the fronts. Car is too old to spend that much money on the other seats. Mechanically its in excellent condition so I don't have an excuse yet to get a new one.

Now I have an itch to put better seats with more bolstering in the COBRA.
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Hey I resemble that remark
Well, same quality of genetics (AZ minimal level mod, which is probably about having two arms and fingers, just to type in), but I think that he pushes the envelope *a bit* further as being under influence.

Of course, AZ deserves better than both of you. I fired people for much less craziness.
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You fired people?

Someone put you in a position of power?

Now I know you're full of it!!!!
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and good job, keep insulting the mods. That's definitely the way to make a statement on here. I suggest you belittle them some more- it will ultimately help your case. I promise. They love it when you talk down to them
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
but how does it operate in limp mode though?
It is the default one, unless you are smart and start using Sport (PLUS) +.

It took me seconds.
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it took you seconds to sacrifice that superior fuel economy you always bark about? So precious.
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it took you seconds to sacrifice that superior fuel economy you always bark about? So precious.
You are now duly qualified to be an AZ mod.
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So you finally admit your TLX is a piece of $hit, since it doesn't have any good fuel economy in Sport+, and well, is still slow as $hit, unable to surpass a 10 year, 2 generation old TL thanks for playing!!!

so much winning!

I also can't be a mod. I daily drive an Acura
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Originally Posted by TacoBello
So you finally admit your TLX is a piece of $hit,:
Nope, to the contrary, absolutely love it. As I said, you are now duly qualified to be an AZ mod.
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We all know you love pieces of shit. Eat them for breakfast too? Rhetorical.


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Saintor.. boss

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I suggest anybody in charge with common sense to lock this thread... (minimal AZ mod level's policy struck again).
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You're the boss Saintor
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No common sense though

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Dude, my F150 ecoboost for work...if I drive it in regular mode the throttle response and turbos are fucking boring...sport mode is a MUST!
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Sorcery!
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I wonder if Jimmy has fired anyone from work this week
Probably got smoked by a VW going 5-60 and then let his frustrations out at the office
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Originally Posted by Saintor
I suggest anybody in charge with common sense to lock this thread... (minimal AZ mod level's policy struck again).
Saintor, it's time for you to engage in some self-reflection. Let me help you by asking a question - Have you noticed that wherever you go, you seem to elicit the same kinds of negative responses? It took me very little time searching using Google to discover that you have been banned from a number of other message boards for behavior just like the kind you exhibit on this board. I can only surmise one of two situations is the truth about you: 1) you conduct yourself like this on purpose because you get some kind of thrill or enjoyment out of annoying other people; or, 2) you really do think you are the smartest person around and everyone else is stupid. Neither one of these two possibilities is a good thing, by the way.

I am going to suggest you start here in your journey of self-reflection and self-improvement - https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/nar...sonality-quiz/
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Even a one of us dum dum mods know Jimmy is going to score high on that.
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Even a one of us dum dum mods know Jimmy is going to score high on that.
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Even a one of us dum dum mods know Jimmy is going to score high on that.
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[about Saintor]. Bwa ha ha hahahaha
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Tim is a OG...
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Originally Posted by ttribe
Saintor, it's time for you to engage in some self-reflection. Let me help you by asking a question - Have you noticed that wherever you go, you seem to elicit the same kinds of negative responses? It took me very little time searching using Google to discover that you have been banned from a number of other message boards for behavior just like the kind you exhibit on this board. I can only surmise one of two situations is the truth about you: 1) you conduct yourself like this on purpose because you get some kind of thrill or enjoyment out of annoying other people; or, 2) you really do think you are the smartest person around and everyone else is stupid. Neither one of these two possibilities is a good thing, by the way.

I am going to suggest you start here in your journey of self-reflection and self-improvement - https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/nar...sonality-quiz/

Not surprised to be honest with you. When a sane person tries to rationalize an irrational person like dipstick Saintor, you almost have a moment where you start to believe that you're the one that needs helps.
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I need helps all the time
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
Tim is a OG...
I am?! When did I reach OG status?
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I think it's after 12 years.
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Originally Posted by gatrhumpy
I think it's after 12 years.
Well, there you go then....OG, it is...next month!


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