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#7179 of 7333 Re: Fused tire valve caps [acuraphile] by jjacura Jul 31, 2007 (1:22 pm)
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
#7180 of 7333 CD Player in 1998 Acura RL by theautowithin Aug 01, 2007 (8:32 pm)
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
#7181 of 7333 Re: Fused tire valve caps [acuraphile] by tamparl Aug 05, 2007 (8:58 am)
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.
#7182 of 7333 2008 RL by golfnut5 Aug 12, 2007 (2:45 pm)
The 08's are out, saw one at my local Acura dealer today.
#7183 of 7333 Re: Outside noise entering cabin - excessive? [carnutpa] by avatar1 Sep 01, 2007 (3:34 pm)
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.
#7184 of 7333 ROAD NOISE AND HARSHNESS by golfnut5 Sep 15, 2007 (3:39 pm)
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. Replies to this message: tamparl (Sep 15, 2007 4:24 pm) golfnut5 (Sep 16, 2007 3:40 pm) elibruno (Sep 16, 2007 6:15 pm) strapper (Nov 15, 2007 2:52 pm) golfnut5 (Nov 15, 2007 4:41 pm) houdini1 (Nov 16, 2007 6:03 am) elibruno (Nov 15, 2007 4:57 pm) strapper (Nov 27, 2007 4:25 pm) eclipse2 (Nov 16, 2007 2:44 pm) strapper (Nov 27, 2007 4:35 pm)
#7185 of 7333 Re: ROAD NOISE AND HARSHNESS [golfnut5] by tamparl Sep 15, 2007 (4:24 pm)
Replying to: golfnut5 (Sep 15, 2007 3:39 pm) Did you check the tire pressure of the RL you drove? Dealers are notorious for leaving too much psi in the tires for cars sitting on the lot. 2-3 psi above rating will cause tire noise and harshness in the RL (as it does in the lower profile tires on the TL).   I traded a 2005 TL for a 2006 RL and the RL is worlds better than the TL in ride, quietness and build quality. The OEM Michelins will produce tire noise on coarse, grooved roads however. And most agree the OEM Michelins are not the best option tires.   The Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is designed to cancel low frequency boom (tyical of engine and exhaust boom) but does not address higher frequency sound as typical of tire roar and wind noise.   The RL does very well in low wind noise, thanks to the flush side glass. Tire noise would require more sound insulation adding weight. There are always compromises with every car maufacturer and model. Replies to this message: golfnut5 (Sep 16, 2007 3:40 pm) elibruno (Sep 16, 2007 6:15 pm)
#7186 of 7333 Re: ROAD NOISE AND HARSHNESS [tamparl] by golfnut5 Sep 16, 2007 (3:40 pm)
Replying to: tamparl (Sep 15, 2007 4:24 pm) tamparl,   I did not check the tire pressure. I feel if a car has good insulating qualities a few extra pounds in the tires will not make too much difference. I may test drive another RL before I make a final decision.
#7187 of 7333 Re: ROAD NOISE AND HARSHNESS [tamparl] by elibruno Sep 16, 2007 (6:15 pm)
Replying to: tamparl (Sep 15, 2007 4:24 pm) If you want a quieter ride, go with Lexus or a Caddy. For good road feel and BMW-like road capability, the Super Handling AWD of the RL is about as good as it gets. For me, this is the only European-feeling vehicle from Japan and I am happy to own, drive and HEAR it perform.

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