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Re: Pulling [selborne]
by my3rdrx
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Jan 26, 2007 (7:19 am)
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Replying to: selborne (Jan 26, 2007 3:48 am)
I have already put on 6,500 miles on mine and still find it a joy to drive!
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- #996 of 1249
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Re: Pulling [my3rdrx]
by koho955
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Jan 26, 2007 (7:39 am)
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Replying to: my3rdrx (Jan 26, 2007 7:19 am)
I guess I need to bring mine in for service to see if they can "tighten up" the steering at highway speeds. I hope it can be solved because it is a ton of work to drive at highway speeds and I have a 3 year lease.
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- #997 of 1249
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Re: Pulling [ceric]
by kentbrockman37
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Jan 27, 2007 (11:49 am)
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Replying to: ceric (Jan 25, 2007 11:16 pm)
I also initially assumed it was an alignment issue, but after repeated visits to the dealership and checking the alignment each time, they've concluded "the alignment is fine". Still wondering if the 19" wheels could be an issue. I've also heard that the tires on the 19's are pretty terrible in the snow and rain because they're of the summer/performance nature and an all-season is not currently available through acura. I think I'm going to try to switch tires to a less aggresive, all-season (recommended by acura or not  )and see if that makes a difference. Thanks for the ideas, if anyone else has a solution I'd be happy to hear some thoughts!
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Re: Pulling [kentbrockman37]
by manmountain
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Jan 28, 2007 (10:28 am)
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Replying to: kentbrockman37 (Jan 27, 2007 11:49 am)
This all sounds like shades of 'harmonic vibration' that the TLs have been dogged by since introduction in 04. I test drove a MDX with standard wheels yesterday for about an hour including 70 mph grooved pavement, dirt tracks and snow covered side roads. I didn't notice any pulling as described by ceric and kentb but the steering was noticeably heavy, especially compared with my 04 TL and 99 Tahoe. It wasn't dangerous or tiring but it was a noticeably change from the other vehicles. Has anyone else experienced pulling, etc? I really don't want to go through another 6 months of trying to resolve a harmonic vibration type of problem.
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Re: Pulling [kentbrockman37]
by my3rdrx
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Jan 28, 2007 (7:29 pm)
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Replying to: kentbrockman37 (Jan 27, 2007 11:49 am)
I have just come across this TSB ~ maybe it'd be helpful:
http://alldata.com/tsb/Acura/1168588800000_1169452800000_06-034/index.html
It covers all 99-07 vehicles. Good luck!
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Re: Pulling [my3rdrx]
by justg0
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Jan 28, 2007 (10:19 pm)
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Replying to: my3rdrx (Jan 28, 2007 7:29 pm)
I now have almost 1000 miles on my 07 MDX and have not experienced any pulling, etc. I usually drive using one hand lightly on the steering wheel and although I do find 07 MDX steering to be heavier as compared to my Camry (which I would say is very light), I am still able to navigate without any problems. I would have liked the steering to be a bit lighter on lower speeds though, but is is perfect for freeway speeds.
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Re: Pulling [justg0]
by spektre
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Jan 29, 2007 (11:32 am)
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Replying to: justg0 (Jan 28, 2007 10:19 pm)
similar situation here: No pulling, about 4000 miles, wishing for a bit more boost in the parking lots... and still enjoying my MDX! 
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Re: Pulling [spektre]
by manmountain
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Jan 30, 2007 (7:10 am)
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Replying to: spektre (Jan 29, 2007 11:32 am)
Thanks, everyone, that is good to know. I notice that the material on the MDX describes the steering as being variable torque (or something like that). Does anyone know if that means it's potentially adjustable, eg, could the dealer adjust for more boost?
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Re: Pulling [kentbrockman37]
by barb36jack31
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Feb 06, 2007 (6:09 am)
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Replying to: kentbrockman37 (Jan 25, 2007 2:12 pm)
I test drove a 2007 MDX with the 19" wheels and it rode quite rough and pulled to the right. I purchased an MDX with the standard wheels and it rides smoothly and no pull in either direction. Gas mileage registered 20.4 on the 100 mile trip from dealer to home. It has now settled to about 18MPG here in the Orlando, FL area. Am very pleased with the car.
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Re: Pulling [manmountain]
by robertsmx
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Feb 06, 2007 (8:36 am)
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Replying to: manmountain (Jan 30, 2007 7:10 am)
Speed sensitive power steering adjusts boost depending on speed. I don't think your dealer can adjust the boost.
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