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Originally posted by JDMTUNED01
I would have the acura interior over the BMW anyday...those nasty *** gauges and dirty amber lighting...who gives a fvck about wood..and over all BMW arnt known for their performance, yes they have some cars that can our perform acura but on a whole, their line isnt really based on that. you want to know why BMW is $20,000 more? because they are German, the same reason audi and VW are so expensive.
I would have the acura interior over the BMW anyday...those nasty *** gauges and dirty amber lighting...who gives a fvck about wood..and over all BMW arnt known for their performance, yes they have some cars that can our perform acura but on a whole, their line isnt really based on that. you want to know why BMW is $20,000 more? because they are German, the same reason audi and VW are so expensive.
330i is like an old m3, umm 540i? umm all the M series.....
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Rep Power: 346 Originally posted by Blk4blk2K1
Yeah I agree and they should do pretty well considering a V6 engine. Supposedly the car will be AWD and there may be a V8 model. For a car that is in the same class as the BMW 5 series and the E class, it had better perform.. If it does, I bet there will be big other big things coming from Acura.
Yeah I agree and they should do pretty well considering a V6 engine. Supposedly the car will be AWD and there may be a V8 model. For a car that is in the same class as the BMW 5 series and the E class, it had better perform.. If it does, I bet there will be big other big things coming from Acura.
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Rep Power: 387 Originally posted by CivicsRdBest
It is AWD. No V8. They don't have one to put in there. The power will be a lot more than the competition's V6's, but it won't have the optional V8 that everyone else has. As far as the handling... Well, they've done a lot of great work with FWD cars, but there is a physical limit which Honda has bumped in to. In order to give it great handling they allowed varying degrees of power to be sent to each rear wheel. Of course, it's a Honda, so it's also rated @ LEV2. I'm guessing a system that will allow for cruising with the front wheels and accessible awd power when you stomp the gas.
It is AWD. No V8. They don't have one to put in there. The power will be a lot more than the competition's V6's, but it won't have the optional V8 that everyone else has. As far as the handling... Well, they've done a lot of great work with FWD cars, but there is a physical limit which Honda has bumped in to. In order to give it great handling they allowed varying degrees of power to be sent to each rear wheel. Of course, it's a Honda, so it's also rated @ LEV2. I'm guessing a system that will allow for cruising with the front wheels and accessible awd power when you stomp the gas.
Yes it will have more power than the majority of V6's = 300hp. As for the handling, SH-AWD seems to be pretty fuggin technological IMO.. I don't see how that is a "bump".
SH-AWD: How it works:
By monitoring driver input and driving conditions, the SH-AWD system determines the optimum front-rear and lateral (left-right) torque distribution. This information is then conveyed to the rear differential, where direct electromagnetic clutches continuously regulate and vary front-rear torque distribution between ratios of 30:70 and 70:30, and lateral torque distribution in the rear wheels between ratios of 100:0 and 0:100. Torque is used not only for propulsion, but for cornering as well, resulting in a significant enhancement in vehicle maneuverability.
Meaning, mainly it is a 2wd vehicle, and the AWD is used when the system detects a need in cornering and off the line.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by TeLLy
Hey, at least I have rear disc brakes.
Hey, at least I have rear disc brakes.
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Rep Power: 328 Originally posted by obtix
Wait, I didn't know the EL's had rear discs and not drums. HRM.. this is only in canada you say? I might have to call a dealer up there.. I'd like to do that brake upgrade!
Wait, I didn't know the EL's had rear discs and not drums. HRM.. this is only in canada you say? I might have to call a dealer up there.. I'd like to do that brake upgrade!
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Rep Power: 368 Honestly I've been looking into this, and as far as I see, the parts are basically US-Spec Si parts...probably cheaper to ransack an Si from a junker or something. Someone has been telling me that the rear rotors are totally proprietary to the EL, but I don't think Honda would have made rear rotors for just ONE car....plus they look the same as the ones on my buddy's SiR (our badge for the EP3 hatch). Didn't Hondaluver do a rear disc swap with EP3 parts?
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Rep Power: 346 ^^^ I wasn't picking apart what you were saying... I was just quoting you to continue the conversation because everyone else was talking about the EL's disc brakes, which are nice, and I would love to get a pair on for my car, but I don't have the money to buy a set, new or used...
But anyways, the thing that I was refering to was the handling characteristics of FWD cars, esp with large engines. So I'm saying that the awd is a good thing... Technological indeed, gas-mileage, sports-car handling and a four seater that's from Honda... *drools*
But anyways, the thing that I was refering to was the handling characteristics of FWD cars, esp with large engines. So I'm saying that the awd is a good thing... Technological indeed, gas-mileage, sports-car handling and a four seater that's from Honda... *drools*
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Rep Power: 318 I figure in the aspect of rear disks..... I am going to go ungodly fast with a turbo first before I need that kind of braking power
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Rep Power: 0 As someone has said before, they ARE making a CR-V based Acura SUV, and it is coming. Probably for 06. I am the Acura Captain for my college's auto show!!! Come and see it! October 04. Northwood University, Midland, MI.
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