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2007 Acura TL Type S

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#368 of 620 Re: Wheels [xrunner2] by habitat1

Feb 27, 2007 (3:17 pm)

Replying to: xrunner2 (Feb 27, 2007 12:14 pm)
Owning both a 2004 TL 6-speed and 2005 911S, I can assure you there is just a bit of a difference in the dynamic balance of these two cars.
 
Under medium-hard acceleration, the front end (drive wheels) of the TL lightens up - just the opposite of what you want and what happens in a RWD car. That results in wheel spin and hop, to add to the fun of torque steer.
 
Under braking, the opposite occurs and the weight is shifting to an even greater front end bias, causing the front end to try to dive down. That causes the plowing feeling in turns.
 
The 355 hp 911S records faster acceleration times than the similar weight 400 hp Corvette and matches the 500 hp Viper due, in large part, to the efficiency with which it's rear engine, RWD setup puts the power to the pavement. It was true, in the old days, that the handling (at the limits) of the 911 took some getting used to. That has been pretty well covered by suspension advancements, 295 series rear rubber and sophisticated stability management systems. Not quite to the point of making it as easy to drive as a mid-engine Cayman, but its limits are a lot higher than my abilities. Not true of the TL, by a long shot.
 
For the record, I do think the Acura engineers have done a respectable job of getting the most our of a FWD platform for a rather heavy sedan (my old 1995 Maxima SE was 500 lbs lighter). But if you want a real feel for the handling difference, don't just read reviews, take your own enthusiastic test drives of a TL vs. a 335i. The TL works really well as a sporty family sedan in our 3 car household. But a true sport sedan it isn't, at least by my definition.

#369 of 620 Re: Had a chance ... [frisconick] by hauss

Feb 27, 2007 (10:23 pm)

Replying to: frisconick (Feb 13, 2007 11:22 am)
frisconick, did you get a new TL-S? What color combo and did you go with the manual or auto?

#370 of 620 07 TL Type S - Rear Suspension by tgr3

Mar 06, 2007 (9:44 am)

I just got my Type S, have only 500 miles on it. I do not know if anybody has experienced this, but I can clearly hear loud thumping noise when the rear tires hit a decent size bump in the road, it is driving me crazy. It is noticeable enough that my friends question me about it. I know it is a stiff sport suspension, and I am wondering if this is normal for the car, or shall I take it back to the dealer ??

#371 of 620 Re: 07 TL Type S - Rear Suspension [tgr3] by chaperoah

Mar 06, 2007 (10:31 am)

Replying to: tgr3 (Mar 06, 2007 9:44 am)
I hear the same noises. Almost like a little bit of a rattle. Could that just be something in the trunk? Curious...

#372 of 620 Re: 07 TL Type S - Rear Suspension [chaperoah] by tgr3

Mar 06, 2007 (10:57 am)

Replying to: chaperoah (Mar 06, 2007 10:31 am)
I tore the trunk apart, fastened everything down. It is a loud deep thumping noise when it hits a good size road bump. I called my dealer a few min. ago and he said to bring it in. I will post what he tells me, but it is very enoying. you pay so much for a luxury car, you don't expect it to be back at the dealer's after 1 week !!! it's either normal for this type of suspension, or there is something wrong. will post what dealer says tonite.

#373 of 620 Re: 07 TL Type S - Rear Suspension [tgr3] by pv2

Mar 06, 2007 (11:46 am)

Replying to: tgr3 (Mar 06, 2007 9:44 am)
Have my TL-S for just over 2 months and have noticed a "thump" over certain bumps, but have attributed to the suspension reacting to the bump rather than anything in the trunk, etc. Will be curious to hear what your dealer says.

#374 of 620 Re: 07 TL Type S - Rear Suspension [pv2] by tgr3

Mar 06, 2007 (1:12 pm)

Replying to: pv2 (Mar 06, 2007 11:46 am)
well, you guys won't believe this. but BOTH struts in the rear are "shot" according to the dealer, this is where the thumping is coming from on hard bumps. I am so mad I cannot see straight. A $35,000 car with 500 miles on it, and the rear struts are already shot. They have to order them from the factory (1-2 weeks), and then I have to take it back to get them replaced. Should have bought the Lexus IS350. stay tuned. This is the second trip to the dealer. I am seriously starting to research lemon laws

#375 of 620 Re: 07 TL Type S - Rear Suspension [tgr3] by tgr3

Mar 06, 2007 (4:10 pm)

Replying to: tgr3 (Mar 06, 2007 1:12 pm)
ACURA acknowledged a batch of bad rear struts for the Type S made it in the assembly line !! and I was fortunate enough to get 2 of them in my car. Dealer told me they had this problem before, and Acura is aware of this and fixed it, but some made it through. Defective struts !! Unbelievable. I griped so much, they overnighted a pair of struts and supposedly, will get my car back tomorrow, "like brand new". I said heck IT IS BRAND NEW. Anyways, I will wait and see if this fixed it. Everyone who hears thumps on hard bumps in the rear should be aware of this problem and take it to the dealer and get them replaced.

#376 of 620 Re: 07 TL Type S - Rear Suspension [tgr3] by xrunner2

Mar 07, 2007 (8:17 am)

Replying to: tgr3 (Mar 06, 2007 4:10 pm)
ACURA acknowledged a batch of bad rear struts for the Type S made it in the assembly line
 
Probably impossible to find out, but would be very interesting to know the manufacturer/supplier of these struts. Would hope that Honda/Acura managers/engineers doing extensive consultation with that supplier with regards to failures in one or more of their processes.

#377 of 620 Re: 07 TL Type S - Rear Suspension [tgr3] by 07types

Mar 08, 2007 (12:02 pm)

Replying to: tgr3 (Mar 06, 2007 4:10 pm)
I got my TLS in Jan. -- I have noticed that anytime I go over a bump that I hear a 'clunk' sound on the front and the rear. I will have to contact Acura now that this has come to light. Do you have a TSB on this? We all would appreciate any info you have. If I find out anything, I will post is as well.

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