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Cell Phone interface with 2006 RL
by vince69
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Jul 08, 2007 (12:46 pm)
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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?
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- #7176 of 7343
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Re: Tires [nebraskaguy]
by jjacura
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Jul 19, 2007 (3:37 pm)
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Replying to: nebraskaguy (Jun 27, 2007 11:58 am)
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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- #7177 of 7343
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Re: Tires [jjacura]
by nebraskaguy
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Jul 20, 2007 (7:16 am)
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Replying to: jjacura (Jul 19, 2007 3:37 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
JJ, Thanks for your comments. I wondered whether the 18" tires might result in a firmer ride, which I definitely do not want. Glad to hear it was comfortable for a long drive. Whether it's in my 05 RL or a new 08 RL, I plan to take a very long driving trip throughout the Midwest right after I retire next spring. BTW, if you drove down I-80, through North Platte, you were within 35 miles of my childhood stomping grounds. I hope you enjoyed the drive across my home state.
EW
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- #7178 of 7343
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Fused tire valve caps
by acuraphile
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Jul 31, 2007 (8:59 am)
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Re my 2005 RL:
My tires were inflated with nitro-fill. I now find that i cannot remove the valve caps - even a lockjaw won't budge them - they appear fused to the valves. Has anyone else experienced this phenomenon?
Thanks.
Acuraphile
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- #7179 of 7343
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Re: Fused tire valve caps [acuraphile]
by jjacura
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Jul 31, 2007 (1:22 pm)
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Replying to: acuraphile (Jul 31, 2007 8:59 am)
WOW... the good old days on this forum are BACK!
Always great to see YOU my man. Wish I had a solution for you.
May I suggest you also add your message to the
RL Maintenance and Repair forum. Just click on:
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ef4f332/802
Take care and LMBRL George,
JJAcura
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- #7180 of 7343
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CD Player in 1998 Acura RL
by theautowithin
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Aug 01, 2007 (8:32 pm)
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Hi yall
I was wondering if any one knew, where to install the CD player in 1998 Acura RL or if u guys know where i can find the answer on the internet.
Thank you
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- #7181 of 7343
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Re: Fused tire valve caps [acuraphile]
by tamparl
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Aug 05, 2007 (8:58 am)
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Replying to: acuraphile (Jul 31, 2007 8:59 am)
There is a TSB on this. By 2006 the valve caps were simply blue plastic. The dealer will replace the valves and caps under the TSB.
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- #7182 of 7343
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2008 RL
by golfnut5
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Aug 12, 2007 (2:45 pm)
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The 08's are out, saw one at my local Acura dealer today.
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- #7183 of 7343
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Re: Outside noise entering cabin - excessive? [carnutpa]
by avatar1
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Sep 01, 2007 (3:34 pm)
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Replying to: carnutpa (Jun 08, 2007 5:09 pm)
My opinion is that this is that if you come from a really quiet, smooth car (Lexus, Mercedes, Audi and many American models) you will notice road noise and harshness in the ride. The road noise is so bad that when on the highway I cannot use the speakerphone because no one can hear me. Maybe I am just spoiled but I would not buy another unless the road noise is addressed. When I mentioned it to my dealer, he said they have had a lot of comments from RL owners on this issue. I have an 06 RL, which in every other respect has worked well for me.
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- #7184 of 7343
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ROAD NOISE AND HARSHNESS
by golfnut5
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Sep 15, 2007 (3:39 pm)
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I test drove an 2008 RL today and was shocked at how much road noise and harshness is let into the cabin of the RL. I currently own a 2005 TL and feel the ride is no better than a TL. I think the noise cancellation is a joke, you can't just cancel noise, you have to eliminate it. About an hour later I test drove a new 2008 Cadillac CTS and what a world of difference. The CTS was taut, but with no harshness, very luxurious. I hate to leave the Acura brand, but I want to trade up from the TL. Very disappointed in the ride quality of the RL. 
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