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#2487 of 2579 Re: Got me some Turanzas [li_sailor] by rsx_va Nov 22, 2005 (6:11 am)
Replying to: li_sailor (Nov 19, 2005 5:08 am) I had my first chance to drive in the rain on the Turanzas yesterday. No problems at all, in fact, I hardly knew I was driving on wet roads. That's a good thing, IMO. We got several inches of rain yesterday and last night, so there was shallow standing water on the interstate. I just blasted right through, no hydroplaning that I could detect.
#2488 of 2579 Re: winter [airtas] by vibsr Nov 22, 2005 (6:03 pm)
Replying to: airtas (Nov 19, 2005 7:28 am) I'm headed into my second winter with my RSX. The car is equipped with all-season Michelin Pilot MXM4s from the factory. Okay, I can make it across a snow-packed intersection faster than someone in a Mustang. That said, I had no real surprises so far. I briefly drove through 9" of Indiana snow with no problems (read: carefully). The ABS sounds really wierd when it kicks in, but it does the job quite nicely. Hydroplaning hasn't been a real issue, either. However, on acceleration it is very easy to induce wheelspin. Given the layout of the car (FWD), steering can get really unstable if you don't control the wheelspin--especially when the chassis is teamed up with a rev-happy engine! My advice: Although the tires are rated as all-season, I would recommend limiting your snow driving to 4" with the stock all-season tires. The tires are wide (55 series), your ground clearance is low, and the car is a real lightweight. It's not exactly the ideal combination for blizzard duty. If you MUST drive in snow upwards of 6" throughout the winter, buy snow tires. They're worth the investment.
#2489 of 2579 Re: Bridgestone [jaredmsd] by davidg3 Nov 29, 2005 (7:22 pm)
Replying to: jaredmsd (Nov 04, 2005 11:39 am) Yes it will help with road noise. If you really want to make it quiet, put it also under the carpet in the floor and in the headliner.   "Headliner"? I am not sure where that is but if it deadens the excess noise, that wouldn't be so bad.   I do think the noise can be a plus. I have been in a very quiet Accord for the last 3 years and find myself feeling very disconnected from the driving experience. What I would like is a sound deadening system i can turn on and off, using noise cancellation. Replies to this message: jaredmsd (Nov 30, 2005 10:10 am)
#2490 of 2579 ACURA RSX TYPE-S 2006 STRUT NOISE by fedxbox Nov 29, 2005 (8:57 pm)
MY RSX HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THAT NOISE IN THE SUSPENTION, THE DEALERSHIP DOESN'T HELP,THEY JUST LUBRICATE THE STRUT OR SOMETHING BUT THAT MAKES THE NOISE EVEN STRONGER,WE TRY TO FIX IT SEVERAL TIMES, THEY TOLD ME THAT THE NOISE IS NORMAL, CAN YOU BELIVE THAT !#", I'M GOING TO PAID $ 24.000 TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH THAT ANNOYING NOISE,THE LAST TIME THEY TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED BUT GUESS WHAT(STILL THERE). WITH MY WIFE WE STARTED TO DEAL WITH THE BETTER BUSSINES BOUROEU AND IF THEY DON'T HELP, WE ARE TAKING THIS TO COURT, WE ARE NOT STOPING UNTIL GET THE CAR FIXED OR REPLACED. I THINK THAT EVERYBODY SHOULD DO THE SAME, THINK ABOUT THIS,IF YOU CAN USE THE LEMON LAW IN YOUR STATE USE IT, IS HARD, TAKES TIME,BUT WORKS. WE SOLD OUR 2001 FORD FOCUS BECAUSE IT STARTED TO GIVE ME A TROUBLES BUT NOW I KIND OF MISS IT, AT LEAST IT DIDN'T HAVE NOISES LIKE THAT.WE ARE REALY DISAPOINTED WITH ACURA, WE DO LIKE THE CAR A LOT, BUT THE SERVICE REALY SUCKS, I DON'T THINK WE ARE EVER GOING TO TRUST ACURA AGAING AN ADVISE..GATHER SOME MONEY AND BUY A GERMAN CAR, AT LEAST THE SERVICE IS WAY BETTER......GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!!!
#2491 of 2579 Hey! quit yelling! by nitromax Nov 30, 2005 (3:19 am)
Typing with your caps on means you're yelling....don't yell at us, we didn't do anything.   Buy a German car? LOL Good luck with that....as much as I like them, there are way too many problems.
#2492 of 2579 About this knocking that everyone is talking about by nitromax Nov 30, 2005 (3:21 am)
What exactly does it sound like? When I pull into my driveway, I have to make a subtle "S" turn and during the left hand part of the "S" I hear a subtle knock similar to someone tapping my frame with a hammer. Is this the sound that everyone is talking about?
#2493 of 2579 Knocking Noise by dc10driver Nov 30, 2005 (7:19 am)
The knocking noise is a known problem at my dealer also. Before buying my '06 RSX, I had read about the problem but figured it was fixed. The '05 and '06 have this problem coming from the struts. The dealer also wanted to grease the strut area with some type of Moly grease but after reading other owners posts and seeing that this didn't help, I decided not to do it. I called Acura and logged my complaint with my VIN #. They told me that they had no fix and there is no Service Bulletin to fix the problem. In fact, the woman who took my complaint, didn't have any information regarding this issue. I agree that when you spend over $20k for a car it should not need some grease to solve a problem within the first few weeks of ownership. Everyone with this problem has to call Acura and log their complaint. Like I stated in another post, I would definately not recommend buying a new RSX. A new car for this kind of money, is suppose to be enjoyable and not a headache!! If you goto clubrsx.com http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=278725 you'll see other drivers with the same problem. Installing MDX silencer tubes was mentioned on another post as a solution by an Acura dealer but until Acura comes out with a Service Bulletin I don't think your local dealer will cover the expense. Again, anyone having this problem has to call Acura and log a complaint!!
#2494 of 2579 ummm, ok by nitromax Nov 30, 2005 (7:38 am)
but refer back to my previous post. Is the sound that I am describing the same as what you are hearing also? (a subtle knocking noise?) Replies to this message: dc10driver (Nov 30, 2005 8:10 am) nitromax (Nov 30, 2005 9:12 am)
#2495 of 2579 Re: ummm, ok [nitromax] by dc10driver Nov 30, 2005 (8:10 am)
Replying to: nitromax (Nov 30, 2005 7:38 am) There is nothing subtle about the noise. When you turn the wheel at slow speeds it is a very obvious knock, clunk or pop. It is a known problem at the dealer and anyone that has the problem knows that there is something not right. The explanation from the dealer is that the strut is turning in the housing. Greasing the housing to fix this problem is unacceptable. Replies to this message: nitromax (Nov 30, 2005 9:12 am)
#2496 of 2579 Re: ummm, ok [dc10driver] by nitromax Nov 30, 2005 (9:12 am)
Replying to: dc10driver (Nov 30, 2005 8:10 am) There is nothing subtle about the noise. When you turn the wheel at slow speeds it is a very obvious knock, clunk or pop.   In terms of noise level, how loud is it? equivalent to you rapping a finger knuckle on a desk? hammer? c'mon, give me a decibel equivalent

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