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Re: Lakeshore Silver and ebony or taupe interior [jsmaz1] by jjacura
Aug 08, 2005 (2:05 pm)
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Replying to: jsmaz1 (Aug 08, 2005 6:14 am)

We did the entire 180.... celestial silver with taupe. You are right about personal preference...I'm the one pushing headstrong for the car and my wife was the one who really liked the taupe with the silver. She loved our saddle interior on the TL so I knew ebony would be a tough sell. Actually the black exterior was our 2nd choice and with black we would have ordered ebony for sure. (For our tastes taupe blends extremely well with the celestial siver.)
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Re: Lakeshore Silver and ebony or taupe interior [spinningwheels] by formula
Aug 08, 2005 (4:01 pm)
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Replying to: spinningwheels (Aug 08, 2005 6:39 am)

I own a lakeshore + taupe combination. I personally prefer the lighter colored interiors in the RL. The taupe interior blends very well with the wood trim, and lighter colors have an elegance that I don't see in black.
 
It is all personal opinion, but the fact that dealers don't have this combination might indicate that it is more popular.
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Aug 08, 2005 (5:18 pm)
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can someone tell me the three finger code thanks forgot it
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Acura RL Turning radius 3 feet wider than the others? by birdbird
Aug 09, 2005 (1:27 pm)
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In the consumer guide magazine that came out didn't they knock the Acura RL for having a three foot more on its turning radius than some of the other luxury sedans they included. That seems like a lot. I am thinking about buying one and would appreciate input on whether that is something to consider. I drive a lot around town and make a lot U-turns!
 
I also thought it was strange that they placed the Acura TL in the same test category as the RL? Does that make sense to anyone and so why not just buy the TL at 15,000 less if they rate it number 2 behind Infinity? Sounds like TL is the care maybe to get instead of RL if you read their report.
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Acura RL low beam lights? by birdbird
Aug 09, 2005 (1:29 pm)
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Also in the magazine they mentioned the lights weren't as good as some of the others. I can't recall exactly, but something like you couldn't see objects in the road at night very well.
 
Anybody out there with a 2005 RL that can comment on night driving and if the lights are good or what?
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Re: Lakeshore Silver and ebony or taupe interior [jjacura] by spinningwheels
Aug 09, 2005 (1:46 pm)
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Replying to: jjacura (Aug 08, 2005 2:05 pm)

Thank you, jjacura and formula, for your help.
 
Formula, you may have a point about the taupe being more popular since we don't see any of it. Black interiors seem to be plentiful.
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Re: CR Comparo [jjacura] by bartalk3
Aug 09, 2005 (8:41 pm)
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Replying to: jjacura (Aug 06, 2005 5:57 pm)

jjacura: Yes, I was serious about an RL V-8 coming several years down the road. Saw it in a note in the current issue of Motor Trend. Also, in the current issue of Automotive News, a Honda official strongly suggests that they may be working on a V-8.
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Re: Acura RL Turning radius 3 feet wider than the others? [birdbird] by msu79gt82
Aug 10, 2005 (5:57 am)
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Replying to: birdbird (Aug 09, 2005 1:27 pm)

I also thought it was strange that they placed the Acura TL in the same test category as the RL?
 
CR did not test the TL with the same group of AWD cars that included the RL. CR recently changed the way they score cars; there is now a standard measure that allows for comparisons to other tests. The recent comparo was AWD Luxury Sedans (RL, M35, A6, GS300, and STS). However because of the standardized scoring the final list could include other luxury cars tested earlier (e.g. BMW, LS430, and the TL).
 
BTW, I really disliked the turning radius in my old '02 TL-S. Not sure I can live with the RL's either
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Re: CR Comparo [bartalk3] by jjacura
Aug 10, 2005 (6:45 am)
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Replying to: bartalk3 (Aug 09, 2005 8:41 pm)

Yes Bartalk, I heard from our good friend Acuraphile and he confirmed it as well, an aluminum 4.2 litre V-8. I'm a little backlogged on the car mags...we are having a busy summer. Daughter is up visiting from Houston with "The Girls" and we are having a blast...State Fair, Custard Stands, Pizza parlors...etc...will need to go on a diet soon!
 
The low beam headlights. A few of us have mentioned that there should be some kind of adjustment made because it seems that they are not focusing enough light and wondering what can be done about it. Anyone have the low beams adjusted yet? The brights are fine.
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Re: CR Comparo [jjacura] by sgl1
Aug 10, 2005 (10:28 am)
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Replying to: jjacura (Aug 10, 2005 6:45 am)

"The low beam headlights. A few of us have mentioned that there should be some kind of adjustment made because it seems that they are not focusing enough light and wondering what can be done about it."
 
I actually adjusted mine myself. It was very easy. Under the hood there's a screwdriver hole in the plastic housing just above the headlight unit. It shows which way to turn the screwdriver for up or down. There is a rubber gasket in the hole, so a large shank screwdriver will fit snug enough into the hole to turn the dial. It took about 10 twists and now my low-beam xenons are terrific (without blinding on-coming traffic)! A must for all new RL owners. .

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