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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 06:57 PM
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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Oh yeah, that thing looks aggressive! I like it
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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1. Add SVT mesh for your higher output motor (except there is no higher output motor)
2. Add big brakes to help slow down car from the added performance of motor (except there is no higher output motor)
3. Add RX 330 tailights (similar to how they took the Altezzas and ran that in the ground)
4. Add wood on console (a big plus that addition looks great)
THe A spec packages add about 5k before labor without those big brakes and 20s. That is about 10k I would say. A 60k Legend. No way Jose......

The car does look better but I've said it a million times, any car with a drop, kit, big wheels will, look better.

This yellow G35c is hot though

http://forums.freshalloy.com/ubbthre...b=5&o=&fpart=1

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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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wow, that looks damn good. I hope they have a nice price to go with the good looks.
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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They need a V8 and a RWD setup, hell I'll settle for a V8 with the FWD setup, but 50k for that car no 40k loaded but I've heard conflicting reviews that said the TL is just as big with interior room or bigger
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 08:02 PM
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Damn thats nice. I just got my Lexus 2 days ago and got passed on the way home by a new RL with paper tags. Lady was hauling ****. Its a nice car, but of course Japan gets the cooler version.
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 08:03 PM
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They need a V8 and a RWD setup, hell I'll settle for a V8 with the FWD setup, but 50k for that car no 40k loaded but I've heard conflicting reviews that said the TL is just as big with interior room or bigger
Car fan in general and Acura fan in particular that I am, even I would be very hesitant to extol the virtues of a $60k Acura midsize lux sedan, hot looking though it may be. I also agree that it would be wonderful if Acura went RWD and V8, but if I had to choose between the two, I think I'd rather a V8 option, but with an AWD drivetrain, not FWD.

TL is just as big because, from what I hear, it was the American designers' bid for the next RL. Japanese designers' bid won and is now the Legend/RL. Don't know if that's true, don't remember where I heard it, but it's interesting trivia nonetheless.
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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not bad. still not a fan of the style of the car, makes it look smaller and close to the TL instead of bringing it all out

the taillight is a problem to me, but otherwise it looks pretty good
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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If the A-Spec packages were like $3500-ish, I think they'd be more worth the extra cost. I'd definitely hit one for that price. But aren't A-Spec packages usually more like $6000 though? I'm going off what I remember seeing on a sticker for the TL, so maybe I'm off by a lot.
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 09:12 PM
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If the A-Spec packages were like $3500-ish, I think they'd be more worth the extra cost. I'd definitely hit one for that price. But aren't A-Spec packages usually more like $6000 though? I'm going off what I remember seeing on a sticker for the TL, so maybe I'm off by a lot.
No your about right. They are 5-6k on every Acura, RSX, TSX, TL, RL. That is nuts. Period. And labor is NOT included. Handling gains are negligable. The Performance PAck for the 330 is I think 4k? And its the real deal, including engine enchancements.
Incendiary, thanks for the pics. They are some great shots of the car.
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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Nice looking car. Not liking the ridge that comes off the back C-pillar that follows the window edge...but otherwise, a nice looking car that has traits of the other Hondas.
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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No your about right. They are 5-6k on every Acura, RSX, TSX, TL, RL. That is nuts. Period. And labor is NOT included. Handling gains are negligable. The Performance PAck for the 330 is I think 4k? And its the real deal, including engine enchancements.
Incendiary, thanks for the pics. They are some great shots of the car.
No problem. This concept looks a ton better than the one at the Detroit show.

I'm embarrassed, I didn't realize there were A-Spec packages out for the RSX and TSX...
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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waaaah hoooooot

love the glacer ice light
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 09:41 PM
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No problem. This concept looks a ton better than the one at the Detroit show.

I'm embarrassed, I didn't realize there were A-Spec packages out for the RSX and TSX...
RSX was first. Then TL. TSX was revealed but its not like it caused a big wave with enthusiasts. The package is pretty ghey. The Rl is last. So its not your fault.
A RSX Type S is like 28/29k. That is 350Z money or RX-8 money!
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
RSX was first. Then TL. TSX was revealed but its not like it caused a big wave with enthusiasts. The package is pretty ghey. The Rl is last. So its not your fault.
A RSX Type S is like 28/29k. That is 350Z money or RX-8 money!
A-Spec replaced Factory Performance for Acuras, right? (I think Hondas still use Factory Performance, though.) So there is/was an A-Spec, not FP, package for the RSX and TSX? I'm going to have to do a search to check them out. I don't think Acura's website lists these packages as options for any of the cars, although I haven't checked their site in a while.
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