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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 08:38 AM
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i like the CL concept in the futuristic janet jackson video with the aibo dog...now that CL was HOT!!!! wish i could find that video off the net, i think the video is for "doesn't really matter" for the nutty perfessor
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Old Apr 12, 2003 | 06:15 PM
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Umm..I was just thinking. Slightly off topic but theres been a treand going in the automotive industry to use formula one technology into some cars like Ferrari into the Enzo, Mclaren with the F1, Mercedes Benz with the SLR, I wish that Honda or Acura could come up with something like that. And that CL-X aint a bad start to rethink that idea.
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Old Apr 12, 2003 | 06:23 PM
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Originally posted by ChrisB
I wish that Honda or Acura could come up with something like that.
Umm, you mean like VTEC? Doesn't get much more Forumula One than that.
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Old Apr 12, 2003 | 06:39 PM
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Originally posted by 98CoupeV6
Umm, you mean like VTEC? Doesn't get much more Forumula One than that.
Something more than that. The engine, i-VTEC that could use more bang(more HP and torque I mean). Paddle-shifts, lightweight technology like carbon fiber, not necessarily in honda cars but since in the US. its Acura maybe it could be Acura badge.

There is the Acura NSX, but I was thinking more of something new based on the honda formula one cars. And also the looks of the car, that you can say WOW and says Honda design to it besides the badge. And not too conservative and take more of a risk in the design of the car. I know thats not the bread and butter of Honda but maybe.... wishful thinking.
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Old Apr 12, 2003 | 06:45 PM
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Originally posted by ChrisB
Something more than that. The engine, i-VTEC that could use more bang(more HP and torque I mean). Paddle-shifts, lightweight technology like carbon fiber, not necessarily in honda cars but since in the US. its Acura maybe it could be Acura badge.

There is the Acura NSX, but I was thinking more of something new based on the honda formula one cars.
I'm completely lost. You're expecting CF and paddleshift in an Acura TL?
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Old Apr 12, 2003 | 06:47 PM
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Originally posted by ChrisB
Something more than that. The engine, i-VTEC that could use more bang(more HP and torque I mean). Paddle-shifts, lightweight technology like carbon fiber, not necessarily in honda cars but since in the US. its Acura maybe it could be Acura badge.

There is the Acura NSX, but I was thinking more of something new based on the honda formula one cars.
the NSX was created using a lot of F1 technology (Honda dominated F1 for 6 years)...the new NSX will probably offer a similar result (10 year old nsxs are still extremely pleasing to drive even to the technology addicted enthusiast, where a 10 year old vette has been long forgotten)
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Old Apr 12, 2003 | 06:47 PM
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Originally posted by 98CoupeV6
I'm completely lost. You're expecting CF and paddleshift in an Acura TL?
Sorry I meant in a completely different honda design car, a dream car category. Not in the TL. SORRY IF I MISLEAD you.
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Old Apr 12, 2003 | 07:11 PM
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Originally posted by ChrisB
Sorry I meant in a completely different honda design car, a dream car category. Not in the TL. SORRY IF I MISLEAD you.
Like the next NSX? I'm sure that'll have tons of new technology. I expect paddleshift.
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Old Apr 13, 2003 | 05:51 AM
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Originally posted by 98CoupeV6
Like the next NSX? I'm sure that'll have tons of new technology. I expect paddleshift.
And what year is that rumored to come out? Any info regarding this next NSX?
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Old Apr 13, 2003 | 06:04 AM
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Originally posted by ChrisB
And what year is that rumored to come out? Any info regarding this next NSX?
Our collective minds are thinking 2005.
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