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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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Looking for what monthly lease payment might be for dealers in Long Island area?? Any input appreciated. Paying taxes, tag, bank fee up front. -TC
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Replying to: tmcorsi (Feb 16, 2007 2:37 pm) |
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Can anyone who has an 07 with the DVD entertainment system? Or anyone who knows how it works? let me know the following: 1. how many people can access different types of entertainment at one time, eg, is it two people in the back plus the front seat occupants? 2. can a front seat occupant use the headphones to listen to music either from a CD/DVD or radio (terrestrial or XM)? 3. will the system play home produced DVD's, eg, TV programs captured and burned? Many thanks.
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Hi everyone. I'm in the market for a new car for my fiance and we've narrowed it down to two cars of which the new Acura MDX is one. We drove one with the tech pkg but we're also interested in the sport pkg. Does anyone have any feedback for me on it? The one we drove seemed very nice.
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Replying to: hauss (Feb 28, 2007 8:14 am) |
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