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#7159 of 7340 02RL Creaking Front End by ticker2 May 23, 2007 (7:29 am)
My 02 RL has 80k miles and has been a great car(my third Acura)but has one annoying noise problem. For the past two years,the combination of summer weather(+ 80 degrees) and about 40 minutes of driving results in a loud creaking or popping sound coming from the front. I can actually feel it traveling up the steering column. It seems to be weight bearing related as it makes the noise when the weight of the car shifts forward when stopping and when I shift my weight exiting the front door( even with the engine off). The dealer has checked it out several times without a solution. They acknowledge the noise but have no idea what is causing it. Any similar problems or recommended solutions?
#7160 of 7340 Re: New discussion [llwyse] by jjacura May 26, 2007 (9:52 am)
Replying to: llwyse (May 21, 2007 6:44 am) Interesting that you bought the 18" tires & rims. I remember our discussions in this forum re. this and asked my salesman about it. He said it would cost another $2,300 and that I may as well keep the O.E.rims and tires because they didn't swap them out. How does the ride compare between O.E and 18"? I will keep the car also and don't anticipate replacing the tires for another 2 years but will seriously consider going with the Michelin Pilot Sport Ultra High Performance. They are supposed to give a quieter ride and perform better in snow. I'm probably getting the same amount of snow here in SE Wi. as you in Ohio. Paying almost sticker for the 2005 early delivery RL was common. No regrets here! It's a great car. JJ Replies to this message: llwyse (May 27, 2007 5:50 am)
#7161 of 7340 Re: New discussion [jjacura] by llwyse May 27, 2007 (5:50 am)
Replying to: jjacura (May 26, 2007 9:52 am) Thanks for the response, JJ. I paid $2000 as I recall. They were on a car in the showroom. You are correct that the dealer will not swap out. The ride is a little stiffer than OEM due to the lower profile, but the offset is better handling and grip. I wouldn't rate them quieter than OEM, but they are comparable, IMO. Since they are directional, rotation is only front to rear, and I think they might be getting slightly noisier with wear. I am considering replacing them with an A/S high peformance tire when these wear out. Right now, I switch back to OEM wheels/tires for the 4 months of snowy weather. But I wonder how the 18" wheels will hold up with the winter chemicals. I don't have experience with this type of powder coated chrome finish in the winter. Does anyone else? I just love the looks of the 18s on the RL and would rather look at them year-round. My primary summer driver is a Porsche Boxster.   And I agree with the benefit of buying this car early (and high) -- we've had the privilege of enjoying our cars longer!
#7162 of 7340 2008 Acura RL by nowakj66 Jun 02, 2007 (9:41 am)
Any word when the 2008 Acura RL will be out and if it will be a mid model refresh?
#7163 of 7340 Re: Acura RL versus used Jaguar XJ [nowakj66] by am_odessa Jun 04, 2007 (8:36 am)
Replying to: nowakj66 (May 07, 2007 11:56 am) yep,   I use my 2006 RL to haul my kids, 10 & 3, around the town (car seat included). My older one just loves riding in RL, as he can enjoy all bells & whistles of the NAV technology - maps, traffic reports, current location with latitude & longitude etc.
#7164 of 7340 Outside noise entering cabin - excessive? by carnutpa Jun 08, 2007 (5:09 pm)
I am taking a hard look at the 2007 RL. I test drove one today. It's a great car but I did note that I can hear the cars and trucks swishing by on the road. I had the radio off and all windows closed. I have a 2002 (5 year old) Cadillac DeVille and I can barely hear any outside noise. This is my main concern in contemplating the purchase. I am used to a quieter car and struggling with this issue. Any thoughts? Replies to this message: klister (Jun 09, 2007 11:30 am) veritas7 (Jun 11, 2007 5:56 am) autoboy16 (Jun 25, 2007 10:59 am) autoboy16 (Jun 25, 2007 11:17 am) avatar1 (Sep 01, 2007 3:34 pm)
#7165 of 7340 Re: Outside noise entering cabin - excessive? [carnutpa] by klister Jun 09, 2007 (11:30 am)
Replying to: carnutpa (Jun 08, 2007 5:09 pm) I would take another test drive and make sure that the sun roof and visor are fully closed as well as all windows. My 2006 RL is one of the quieter cars that I have owned except for some tire noise. The ANC seems to do a good job. There is some tire noise from the stock tires and you may hear that otherwise I think something was open or not adjusted correctly on your demonstrator. What do others think?
#7166 of 7340 Re: Outside noise entering cabin - excessive? [carnutpa] by veritas7 Jun 11, 2007 (5:56 am)
Replying to: carnutpa (Jun 08, 2007 5:09 pm) I would take another test drive. I chose the RL over the M35 and have had my '07 RL since the end of April. It's extremely quiet. As a matter of fact, it's one of the reasons I chose it over the M. Replies to this message: autoboy16 (Jun 25, 2007 10:59 am) autoboy16 (Jun 25, 2007 11:17 am)
#7167 of 7340 Re: Outside noise entering cabin - excessive? [veritas7] by autoboy16 Jun 25, 2007 (10:59 am)
Replying to: veritas7 (Jun 11, 2007 5:56 am) Just checked acura's website. They loaded information for the 2008 TSX 1st. Still, nothing on the RL. If i may, i would like to put in a few changes I'd like to see on the RL for its mid model change.   1st of all, acura needs to be more like audi and bmw in a sense. You can look up and day, "HEY, thats a BMW" because they share what i call a brand image. Acura lacks that about now. Bmw has the "corona lights", and Audi has the grille. While corny, it lets people be aware that it is an AUDI and BMW.   Also, if that failed, audi and BMW have something to fall back on as a plan B. Audi's luxurious interior and BMWs legendary handling. IMO Acuras plan B: "..." there isn't one. Acura has proved they know where the line that straddles sport and luxury lies and needs to continue along it.   A v8, RWD platform that can be shared between models, and a 6+AT. Heck, all the RL needs now is the 3.7l v6 a 6+AT, and cooled/heated seats (for those warm summer nights or cold winter morning). I also like the idea of just making 2 RL models. A base, a Tech, and a sport package for ALL acura models sounds good too!   -Cj Replies to this message: autoboy16 (Jun 25, 2007 11:17 am)
#7168 of 7340 Re: Outside noise entering cabin - excessive? [autoboy16] by autoboy16 Jun 25, 2007 (11:17 am)
Replying to: autoboy16 (Jun 25, 2007 10:59 am) Summing up and detailing what i said:   *Push button start (from s2000?)    *Heads up display    *7AT    *Stretch the current platform and add a v8. 320hp and 300lbs ft through SH-AWD. Come on, volvo has a 311hp v8... optional 250hp and 400lbs ft diesel    *Heated seats all around option with heated/cooled up front    *Quad zone temperature with the center arm rest having the controls    Basically what i'm saying is to make the RL more of an E-class competitor and the RDX MORE of an x3 competetor.   -Cj

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