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Replying to: ebby (Apr 26, 2007 5:18 am) I agree!! Dont get me wrong but I think the TL is a great performing car with 61% of its weight on its front wheels. In fact, the TSX also has 61% on the front. Only the Sh-awd vehicles are different. The RL has 58% in the front so thats still no good. If honda moved this weight rearward more, i think the current TL would perform better! A Fullsize spare, battery in the trunk, More rear seat padding(more weight and better comfort  ),Transverse engine, ect! Switching to Sh-awd adds weight. Every vehicle with it weighs over 4klbs. Would anyone be interested in the TL if it had passive 4WS? That allows better turning ratio, better control at high speeds and even shorter braking distances. this link has more facts about 4 wheel steering (4ws) -Cj 
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Replying to: autoboy16 (Apr 26, 2007 11:54 am) Of course pal, 4WS would be a very awesome feature but only the Infinit G37, M45, and I heard some Saab's use this system today. I guess Acura, could borrow some technology from Mitsubishi's (S-AWC) AWD system and apply it to the SH-AWD ????? I do think 4WS would make a Acura TL, very unique. I don't see this happening even though I agree it's a nice wish list. Rocky
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Replying to: rockylee (Apr 26, 2007 8:54 pm) Imagine a TL with a 30ft turning circle, and slalom better than a 335i or g35/g37. Honda tried it but it wasn't a popular option on the preludes. I'd imagine it would do wonders for them now. Check the Prelude's generation article. -Cj |
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Replying to: autoboy16 (Apr 27, 2007 5:08 am) Quadrasteer is gone now  I think in the past the the problem was the reliability of the systems. With today's technology it's a good bet, problem is that when things like that break it's $$$ to fix em. -mike |
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Replying to: autoboy16 (Apr 27, 2007 5:08 am) Honda/Acura has this technology, and I'm sure with advancements, they could make it better than it was back then. The TL would be an awesome candidate for such technology.
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Replying to: scottm123 (Apr 27, 2007 5:30 am) I do think the technology is there and it should be used. I remember loving the Dodge Stealth, because it had this technology. The knock-off show of Smokey and the Bandit, with Brian Blaine? had a Dodge Stealth, and they zoomed in on the 4WS as he ran circles around the cops and bad guys.-grin  Rocky
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Replying to: rockylee (Apr 27, 2007 4:13 pm)  Anywho, 4WS shouldn't be that hard to do as GM as it currently on saabs. Not to mention that if acura/honda wants to be a perdominatly FWD company, 4WS gives them a nice jump in the competition. Road and track had a comparison of a TL-s, g35s, and is350. Read the TL's results!! It great for a FWD car! Imagine what 4WS could do... Honda has the tec, they just have to apply it. A 6-7 speed auto would be great too! -Cj |
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Somebody has to know something about the 2009' Acura TL, by now. Any spy pics on the net any where ? -Rocky
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all these numbers of what the tl can do have little to do with what it COULD do, given that honda either apply 4ws or a rear biased sh-awd for the next generation. I would still like to see a full on rwd, but like a civic hatchback in america, doubt it will come. I'd be content with sh-awd, even if it is front biased, as long as the car has the power to back it up, and a serious set of tires.
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Replying to: rockylee (May 07, 2007 11:01 am) Keep an eye on http://www.autospies.com
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