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1249 messages, Last post on Oct 05, 2009 at 10:34 AM
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Replying to: robertsmx (Feb 06, 2007 8:36 am) End result is more or less the same. And I agree that a dealer isn't likely to mess with it.
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Replying to: varmint (Feb 06, 2007 10:30 am)
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Replying to: robertsmx (Feb 06, 2007 1:38 pm) In don't have a link handy, so read up on the 2nd gen TL and TL-S. The base model used a speed-sensing design, while the Type S got torque-sensing. With a little digging, you may find a better explanation of the difference between the two designs.
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Replying to: barb36jack31 (Feb 06, 2007 6:09 am) |
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Replying to: varmint (Feb 07, 2007 10:13 am) Regardless, it is highly unlikely that people looking to reduce assist at lower speeds will get any help at dealerships. It’s a part of the design (greater assist at lower speeds, and reduced assist at high speeds).
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Replying to: robertsmx (Feb 07, 2007 2:11 pm) Unfortunately, Acura's media site doesn't provide much detail. This is all that has to say on the subject. The 3.2 TL features a speed-sensitive, variable power assist system designed to complement the model's handling characteristics. By varying the amount of power assist according to vehicle speed, the system provides light steering effort during low-speed parking maneuvers and, as vehicle speed builds, progressively heavier steering effort for a positive and secure feel. The TL Type-S is equipped with an exclusive sport-tuned, power steering system (similar to the CL Type-S). The Type-S uses a torque-sensing rotary valve steering gear that varies the amount of assist according to steering input and the resultant torque generated between the pavement and tire. The system also varies assist based on engine speed, helping make steering light in parking maneuvers and heavier as speed increases for enhanced road feel. Might be a good question for Shawn.
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Because I want to know the difference in light offroading without the Differential Lock button that the old model had. Is the new one as adaptable like the old one?
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Replying to: nickel (Feb 14, 2007 10:49 am) |
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Replying to: nickel (Feb 14, 2007 10:49 am)
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Replying to: upstatedoc (Feb 14, 2007 7:46 pm) The "lock" feature available with VTM4 not only locked the torque output 50/50 fore and aft, it also locked the rear axle half-shafts in a 50/50 spread. While this is something you would never want to happen on dry pavement, it does give the vehicle an advantage on slick or loose surfaces. On old-school "four-by-fours", they would add devices known as lockers for the same reason. Here's an example of an air-powered locker. SH-AWD can send power left and right between the rear axles, but I've read nothing which suggests the system is programmed to lock the rear half-shafts when one side slips. It is far more likely the VSA system will instead clamp on a slipping wheel using the brakes. That action send power back across the differential to the wheel on the other side. If that other wheel starts slipping, VSA will reduce power from the engine. This combination of SH-AWD and VSA is very effective when the vehicle in on the road and has some momentum. It'll help keep you from hitting the guardrail. But at low speeds when climbing over rocks and such, it's just a likely to get you stuck.
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