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#7167 of 7385 Re: Outside noise entering cabin - excessive? [veritas7] by autoboy16

Jun 25, 2007 (11:59 am)

Replying to: veritas7 (Jun 11, 2007 6:56 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

#7168 of 7385 Re: Outside noise entering cabin - excessive? [autoboy16] by autoboy16

Jun 25, 2007 (12:17 pm)

Replying to: autoboy16 (Jun 25, 2007 11:59 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

#7169 of 7385 2008 RL by golfnut5

Jun 26, 2007 (5:31 pm)

The 2008 RL is up on the acura web site. Looks to me there are no changes, but I don't currently own an RL. Can any current RL owner tell if there are changes?

#7170 of 7385 Re: 2008 RL [golfnut5] by tamparl

Jun 26, 2007 (5:38 pm)

Replying to: golfnut5 (Jun 26, 2007 5:31 pm)
Some color combos dropped. No new content. Slight price increase.

#7171 of 7385 Re: 2008 RL [golfnut5] by nebraskaguy

Jun 27, 2007 (4:57 am)

Replying to: golfnut5 (Jun 26, 2007 5:31 pm)
The 2008 RL is up on the acura web site. Looks to me there are no changes, but I don't currently own an RL. Can any current RL owner tell if there are changes?
 
I don't see any real changes, but I am confused. Some of the pictures very clearly show the "shark fin" antenna, and some very clearly show that it's not there. Are the ones with the shark fin, merely old pictures that they've included here? I've always liked it and hope it's on the new model, as well.
 
I wish they would add some new colors. I'm bored with all the usual RL colors.

#7172 of 7385 Tires by nebraskaguy

Jun 27, 2007 (12:58 pm)

Several discussions have taken place in this forum about the OE tires and a number of owners have changed to the Michelin Ultra Performance A/S Pilots and swear by enhanced road handling and smoother ride. Has anyone combined this tire with the 18" wheel? Any comments regarding road noise, handling, ride?

#7173 of 7385 Re: 2008 RL [nebraskaguy] by veritas7

Jun 28, 2007 (2:57 pm)

Replying to: nebraskaguy (Jun 27, 2007 4:57 am)
The sharkfin antenna is a vestige of ONSTAR. A few of the 07's came equipped with it before they decided to pull the feature. I have an 07 without the antenna. I'm assuming they won't be on the 08 model but I don't know for certain. Those just may be old photos.

#7174 of 7385 Re: nickel [jeff88] by quackquackqua

Jun 28, 2007 (11:46 pm)

Replying to: jeff88 (Sep 20, 2000 10:52 pm)
I'm surprised people are saying they get better handling after replacing the OEM tires. The handling is already so good it's hard to picture any improvement. What I would like is less road noise. Any thoughts on quieter tires?

#7175 of 7385 Cell Phone interface with 2006 RL by vince69

Jul 08, 2007 (1:46 pm)

I purchased a 2006 RL and I am in the process of interfacing a cell phone with it. My first choice is the LG VX8300 using Verizon as my service provider. Anybody have any experiences with this model cell phone?

#7176 of 7385 Re: Tires [nebraskaguy] by jjacura

Jul 19, 2007 (4:37 pm)

Replying to: nebraskaguy (Jun 27, 2007 12:58 pm)
Neb. Guy, It's been a while since we commented on the same subject...and also hard to believe well over 3 years have passed since many of us lit up the pages of this once "hottest forum" on Edwards. Good to see you around. I believe the 18" rims will put you into another tire type period, the low profile tire, and this will give you a firmer ride. Not sure about road noise with it. Just spotted a later model RL 2 days ago with 18" shiney chrome rims and have to be honest...it really distracted from the overall appearance of this handsome car. The OE rims were truly well designed and compliment the RL immensely IMO. I drove out to Denver and back in June which was about a 2,500 mile jaunt and finally observed the comfort level of these seats over a sustained period and the drivers side was great but I have to be honest, (When my wife drove) the passenger seat became uncomfortable and the lumbar support that I need wasn't there and caused mild sciatica pain which I haven't felt in several years. Spent the night across the River from your home state of Nebraska in Council Bluffs. Found our favorite coffee shop "Caribou" as we drove through Omaha. The RL Navigation system is the best! Cheers!
JJ

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