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Old 08-22-14, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Vh_Supra26
nice big fat B pillars.
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Old 08-23-14, 12:15 AM
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pretty weak design IMO. the side quarter panel bulge going into the rear door's look really desperate, like they were in a rush to design something and settled for mediocre.
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Old 08-23-14, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by ClassicSC3
But they have a cheap 4 cyl with DCT w/ TC and LEDs are standard for 30-ish. unless you can find a mint Sc for sub 5k, this falls under budget baller status, haha
I'll pass on the nearly 20 year old sc. TLX looks good...
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Old 08-23-14, 10:20 AM
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That rendered coupe doesn't look too bad

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how's that spellcheck workin' for ya? think you meant tourette syndrome.

Turrets are on the top of tanks and buildings.
Imagine someone with tourette syndrome firing a tank

(it's a joke-not meant to belittle someone with this condition)
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Old 08-23-14, 10:54 AM
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While nice enough, a coupe on this level from Acura has to be far more edgy, dynamic and aggressive. This couldn't be 'just a TLX coupe' no it'd have to go the Lexus RC route and be it's own model with it's own essence
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Old 08-23-14, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
While nice enough, a coupe on this level from Acura has to be far more edgy, dynamic and aggressive. This couldn't be 'just a TLX coupe' no it'd have to go the Lexus RC route and be it's own model with it's own essence
That picture is so tame I didn't even realize it was a coupe rendering until I read your post. Duh, that it doesn't have four doors , but it still looks so sedan-like.
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Old 08-23-14, 11:13 PM
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The rear roofline needs to be lower to be a proper coupe. Too upright and boxy as is.
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Old 08-24-14, 06:52 AM
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why are we debating someone's photoshop again? the actual car has just started shipping.
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Old 08-24-14, 08:56 AM
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Saw one one the road yesterday. Looked much better in person than in photos. I was actually pleasantly surprised.
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Old 08-25-14, 09:56 AM
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We are involved in what could be the worlds first modified TLX...

http://instagram.com/chan_czag

Unfortunately it seems staggered wheels might not work..

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Old 08-25-14, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Jay@Vossen
We are involved in what could be the worlds first modified TLX...

http://instagram.com/chan_czag

Unfortunately it seems staggered wheels might not work..


strange looking front bumper mod......

Please god put dual exhausts tips on it
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Old 08-25-14, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
why are we debating someone's photoshop again? the actual car has just started shipping.
It's relevant if Acura decides to build another coupe (non NSX) which is the debate. Point being a coupe from Acura can't be some 'nice but too pleblian two door'. It has to have personality and edge, not just some two door TLX.
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Old 08-25-14, 04:12 PM
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If Acura does a TLX coupe, it almost certainly be based on the Accord coupe. The coupe is much different from the Accord sedan, both in styling and driving dynamics. It is not hard to imagine an Acura coupe with the uprated V-6, SH-AWD, and the 9 speed auto having a real customer base. Maybe not large, but the cost to do the Acura version of the Honda coupe is pretty small also.
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Old 08-25-14, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by oldcajun
If Acura does a TLX coupe, it almost certainly be based on the Accord coupe. The coupe is much different from the Accord sedan, both in styling and driving dynamics. It is not hard to imagine an Acura coupe with the uprated V-6, SH-AWD, and the 9 speed auto having a real customer base. Maybe not large, but the cost to do the Acura version of the Honda coupe is pretty small also.
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'Based' is fine. The RC is 'based' on the IS and GS but it is not just a IS/GS coupe and Lexus is quick to say it is a model of it's own was the comparison for a TLX coupe. Savy?
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Old 08-25-14, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by oldcajun
If Acura does a TLX coupe, it almost certainly be based on the Accord coupe. The coupe is much different from the Accord sedan, both in styling and driving dynamics. It is not hard to imagine an Acura coupe with the uprated V-6, SH-AWD, and the 9 speed auto having a real customer base. Maybe not large, but the cost to do the Acura version of the Honda coupe is pretty small also.
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I like your idea. I say they should bring back the RSX name and use the Accord coupe to base it off of. I think if styled correctly, it could do very well for them. The Accord coupe as-is, is excellent
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