2007 Acura TL-S @ Mid Ohio!
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2007 Acura TL-S @ Mid Ohio!
Honda says it will bring and drive the new 2007 Acura Type S at the Mid Ohio NASA Nationals.
Just thought you hot shoes would want to know.
Just thought you hot shoes would want to know.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Opie »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Any stats on it yet?</TD></TR></TABLE>
On the race car or the consumer version?
As per this months Road and Track the new TL Type- S will feature a stroked 3.5 liter V6 putting out 286 bhp and 256 lb-ft of Tq with either the 6 spd or a paddle shifter that now features rev-matched downshifts, something it lacked in the past. It will also feature an upgraded suspension, specific wheels, leather interior trim, the Brembo brakes and High Performance summer tires.
H'mmm maybe I should trade in the EVO?
Wonder if all the pansies in the TL forums will complain more now about the torque steer with the new S? Lol...
On the race car or the consumer version?
As per this months Road and Track the new TL Type- S will feature a stroked 3.5 liter V6 putting out 286 bhp and 256 lb-ft of Tq with either the 6 spd or a paddle shifter that now features rev-matched downshifts, something it lacked in the past. It will also feature an upgraded suspension, specific wheels, leather interior trim, the Brembo brakes and High Performance summer tires.
H'mmm maybe I should trade in the EVO?
Wonder if all the pansies in the TL forums will complain more now about the torque steer with the new S? Lol...
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On the race car or the consumer version?</TD></TR></TABLE>
As far as I know, it will essentially be the same car as the one that won the 25hr T-Hill in 2004 (?). Only difference is that they will be swapping in a new motor from the TL-S.
Good luck to Honda R&D!
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As far as I know, it will essentially be the same car as the one that won the 25hr T-Hill in 2004 (?). Only difference is that they will be swapping in a new motor from the TL-S.
Good luck to Honda R&D!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ferrell »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">...... just think of the fun with all of that matched to RWD.
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exactly..... Honda has sold a **** load of TL's but can you imagine how many more they would sell if it were rwd.....
they really could have taken a bigger bite out of 3 series sales.....
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exactly..... Honda has sold a **** load of TL's but can you imagine how many more they would sell if it were rwd.....
they really could have taken a bigger bite out of 3 series sales.....
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exactly..... Honda has sold a **** load of TL's but can you imagine how many more they would sell if it were rwd.....
they really could have taken a bigger bite out of 3 series sales.....
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actually they probably would have sold less if it was RWD.... alot of people use this as their daily driver.
BMW 3 series being RWD isnt a huge factor for a lot of people who actually get your standard 3 series bmws.
exactly..... Honda has sold a **** load of TL's but can you imagine how many more they would sell if it were rwd.....
they really could have taken a bigger bite out of 3 series sales.....
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actually they probably would have sold less if it was RWD.... alot of people use this as their daily driver.
BMW 3 series being RWD isnt a huge factor for a lot of people who actually get your standard 3 series bmws.
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actually they probably would have sold less if it was RWD.... alot of people use this as their daily driver.
BMW 3 series being RWD isnt a huge factor for a lot of people who actually get your standard 3 series bmws.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yup
actually they probably would have sold less if it was RWD.... alot of people use this as their daily driver.
BMW 3 series being RWD isnt a huge factor for a lot of people who actually get your standard 3 series bmws.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yup
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exactly..... Honda has sold a **** load of TL's but can you imagine how many more they would sell if it were rwd.....
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It'll probably go AWD before it goes FR.
exactly..... Honda has sold a **** load of TL's but can you imagine how many more they would sell if it were rwd.....
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It'll probably go AWD before it goes FR.
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I'll be interested in how that 3050 lb tank stacks up to my 2400 lb tank...
It's gotta be 300 at the wheels? I wonder how it'll handle the corners..
-Chris, needs some luck this week (and a less ugly Avatar)
It's gotta be 300 at the wheels? I wonder how it'll handle the corners..
-Chris, needs some luck this week (and a less ugly Avatar)
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris F »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'll be interested in how that 3050 lb tank stacks up to my 2400 lb tank...
It's gotta be 300 at the wheels? I wonder how it'll handle the corners..
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lol, add a snail
rumor has it they solve all ills, including yours
PS you're signing up for EXPO next summer right???! hint hint
It's gotta be 300 at the wheels? I wonder how it'll handle the corners..
-Chris, needs some luck this week (and a less ugly Avatar)
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lol, add a snail
rumor has it they solve all ills, including yours
PS you're signing up for EXPO next summer right???! hint hint
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Re: (Chris F)
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Probably great, until lap 4
You'll be fine, Chris. Just drive your race and don't worry about what others are doing
Probably great, until lap 4
You'll be fine, Chris. Just drive your race and don't worry about what others are doing
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Probably great, until lap 4
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You should just take a nice Sunday drive, maybe stop for ice cream around lap 10. Don't worry about what others are doing.
Probably great, until lap 4
You'll be fine, Chris. Just drive your race and don't worry about what others are doing
</TD></TR></TABLE>You should just take a nice Sunday drive, maybe stop for ice cream around lap 10. Don't worry about what others are doing.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1GreyTeg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lol, add a snail
rumor has it they solve all ills, including yours
PS you're signing up for EXPO next summer right???! hint hint</TD></TR></TABLE>
Snails and have caused a lot of my ills.
I should be at Expo, either with the ITR or maybe the spec-rental-neon plan. It's a long tow.
rumor has it they solve all ills, including yours
PS you're signing up for EXPO next summer right???! hint hint</TD></TR></TABLE>
Snails and
have caused a lot of my ills.I should be at Expo, either with the ITR or maybe the spec-rental-neon plan. It's a long tow.
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Re: (George Knighton)
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It'll probably go AWD before it goes FR.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was hoping the new TL would be equipped with the SH-AWD...
It'll probably go AWD before it goes FR.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was hoping the new TL would be equipped with the SH-AWD...
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Re: 2007 Acura TL-S @ Mid Ohio! (machgo5go)
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Re: 2007 Acura TL-S @ Mid Ohio! (machgo5go)
From the dead,
The TL (well, the driver) got DQ'ed for contact during qualifying Friday. We never really got to see what it would do.
-Chris
The TL (well, the driver) got DQ'ed for contact during qualifying Friday. We never really got to see what it would do.
-Chris
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Re: 2007 Acura TL-S @ Mid Ohio! (George Knighton)
I didn't see the incident or get a good report from either of the parties.. but it was wondered aloud whether he was being used to set an example?
-Chris
-Chris
