Traded in the SI

[inertiadrifto86]

I haven’t tried paddles in a true sports car. But, I feel like coming in/out of corners agressively, a stick is better. Keeping fingers on paddles can be an issue at times. I’m sure there are miss shifts on tracks because of this.... Worrying about paddle location would be a nuisance. Is this a correct assumption?

This is also a question I have. I would imagine having to take your hand off the wheel to shift presents a greater danger of miss shifts, but I can't be sure.

I haven't driven paddles in a true sports car either. I have the paddles in my MDX but the most spirited driving I do in that is passing on the freeway.

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[lucke]

wife and i had a 2015 TLX base tech. was a great car, but certain things about it were super clunky. after a year of having it, the infotainment was super slow and it sometimes took ~5 min to input an address. also, since we drove it off the lot, the braking system would be confused in certain situations when slowing down to a stop, but not stopping, where the electronic brake hold would halfway work while the car was still moving so the car would shake/stutter. the dealership could never duplicate the problem and couldn't be bothered to have us duplicate it for them.

when our lease was coming up, we looked into the '18 once it was announced, but once we found out that Android Auto/Apple Carplay were not going to be touchscreen (due to the janky dual screen) and to get any of the cool new features would require the v6 advanced (at a minimum), we decided it wasn't going to be worth it. that and the dismal resale price quickly turned us away from the '18. all the reviews i read about the A-Spec said that is would be a modest upgrade in any performance, with its main focus being on looks.

i really like the looks of yours, and the color is spectacular, but if i were in your shoes, i'd have gone with the Accord 2.0 6mt instead of the TLX A-Spec. best of luck to you though

 

[Brian17Si]

I just got back from the 2018 Honda Classic where they had a red beauty with sick red/black interior. The color was gorgeous in the sun. I can see how you’d be interested in this car.

 

[mp2017]

Congrats. I've thought about doing the exact same thing. Just don't care to spend 20k more. Maybe when the type s comes out.

 

[Brian17Si]

I would worry about a 6 figure salary over this overpriced hunk of metal. puke.

Haha, the key word was “interested”, it was “as displayed” around 45k.... We’re nice until you switch out! You’re out the wolf pack bro! jk.

 

[jaydubz79]

This is why you stay in school kids! Lovely looking car.

 

[EizenhowerSTL]

While I enjoyed the TLX A-Spec it just wasn't the Sports Car I was looking for. So I decided not to settle and I got what I wanted in the first place!

 

[BoostedSiCoupe]

not a big fan of the front grille on those things

 

[Micah]

not a big fan of the front grille on those things

Agreed. The front grill acura logo is obscenely oversized.

 

[ConMan]

Also, if anyone is interested in a KTuner V2. I am selling mine.

How much? Good condition?

 

[EizenhowerSTL]

I sold it. Thanks!

 

[Blindeye_03]

It will most likely be a dual clutch auto. I have driven the NSX Dual Clutch a lot. It is so quick on the paddles it makes a manual obsolete.

On a car that fast, you probably need to have something automated like the dual clutch transmission. But I would probably still miss shifting gears myself.

Is it more manual than 'automatic'? Meaning do you have to always use the paddles, even to get it in to Reverse? Or (my only experience with dual clutch was my 2014 gti) is it still pretty much like a fast automatic with PRND/S on the 'shifter'?

 

[racer]

I haven’t tried paddles in a true sports car. But, I feel like coming in/out of corners agressively, a stick is better. Keeping fingers on paddles can be an issue at times. I’m sure there are miss shifts on tracks because of this.... Worrying about paddle location would be a nuisance. Is this a correct assumption?

This is an incorrect assumption. Very easy to learn to use paddles vs heal/toe of a manual. The computer sorts it all out to prevent mis-shifts (particularly on down shift). Some cars, paddles are fixed to the steering column, others move with the wheel.

 

[turbo dragon]

Car looks great, congrats and enjoy.

 

[krees]

While I enjoyed the TLX A-Spec it just wasn't the Sports Car I was looking for. So I decided not to settle and I got what I wanted in the first place!

Congrats on the -R!

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