Me and a technician got to drive an 04TL 6-sod last night, Man that thing hauls *****! I can't believe how much torque steer is in that car...Even with the VSA turned on. No wonder the testers aren't to giddy about it....I can't decide if the Auto feels better...I think the car could use some stiffer springs though....

Anyway. tally-ho

 

Its not torque steer.... What you feel is the LSD working.

 

Torque steer is increased with an LSD ....All I am saying is no wonder the magazines have written that 270HP is the beginning of the end in a FWD luxury sedan.


Modified by GreenBean at 6:54 PM 2/5/2004

 

my mom used to have a 02type s tl 260hp.
I put on a CAI and a dry 60 shot and took it to the races once.
Put it this way i was handing everyone their ***
My car is still felt faster though and its all motor with 2 less cylinders

 

Damn thats cool

Believe it, when the V-6 model engine hits vtec thay can be heard pretty good...

 

I was recently in the market for an RSX-S, and couldn't find the one/color I wanted. In the process of putting down a deposit, I test drove the 04 TL (6 speed), and the rest is history.
Greg - who loves his TL, and can't say enough good things about it

 

Thats a pretty good jump in power! Good Luck and many happy miles with your TL

 

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i've heard that remark many times as well.. once a car reaches a certain hp mark (270hp in this case) no matter how much technology (dbw, lsd,vsa, etc) still won't compensate the fundementals of a fwd car. good to hear good comments about the car!

i believe if honda does stick with high hp fwd sedans, ,there should be an option of real time 4wd, a much advvnaced one that can lock tq up to rears much like the new g35 awd. (thx to the attes also found in fx and the great r34)

 

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We might see that in the 2005 RL, they have reported it isn't fwd... were thinking all wheel drive

 

04 TL's are sexy.. but why do they have to be so expensive

 

yeah i love the tls.. very nice. my dad just bought one.

 

yeah I'd definately trade my civic for one : )

 

my friend just got his 04 tl for $34,000. grey with black interior. i don't think thats that expensive.

 

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They're taking care of this with the A Spec. Bad thing is that it adds another $5K to the price tag.

 

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They're taking care of this with the A Spec. Bad thing is that it adds another $5K to the price tag. </TD></TR></TABLE>

ya it comes with some nice rims and a nice kit. my uncle just got an 04 tl i have to tell him he got the wrong one i seen a green one in the phila cars show all i have to say is it was hot
Pio

 

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I agree, and have contacted a fellow H-T member over at King MotorSports to see what is in the works. He said that Mugen will not be making any suspension upgrades for the TL, but will be coming out with an exhaust.
He suggested the A-Spec suspension, and has said that he can get it separately. I am waiting on a price, and will be all over it

 

good idea

 

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Damn must be nice to be 15 and have daddy buy everything for you...

 

i think he was reffering to his dad bought one for himself

 

mmmm...brembo brakes