Sep
26
Anonymous asked:
I own a ‘96 Acura Integra LS Auto. I’ve adjusted the valves around 10 times now and I still can’t get it right. I adjust them cold, to spec using feeler gauges as called for by the Acuras repair manual, but they still click. Whats the deal, is there some kind of trick to doing it?
Adam
I own a ‘96 Acura Integra LS Auto. I’ve adjusted the valves around 10 times now and I still can’t get it right. I adjust them cold, to spec using feeler gauges as called for by the Acuras repair manual, but they still click. Whats the deal, is there some kind of trick to doing it?
Adam
Sep
25
jay asked:
acura tl and the scion tc
acura tl and the scion tc
I can not afford acura (2009) too pricy! But i know they have had some sharp earlier models
Which year would be good for these cars??? Something good on gas and cheap- but still stylish
Robin
Sep
25
Acura Mufflers and Sound Rides
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Evander Klum asked:
If the car makes an awful lot of noise, consider having the muffler replaced with an Acura muffler. One can see the tremendous change once the Acura muffler is properly installed. A muffler is a device designed to reduce the enormous amount of noise that the engine produces. Inside a muffler, one will find a seemingly simple-looking set of tubes that sports a number of holes. These tubes and chambers are actually designed to reflect the sound waves produced by the engine in such a way that the noise partially gets canceled out.
Working with a muffler that’s already in poor condition is not so very different from having none at all. The engine will still continue making such a racket. This often causes distinct annoyance to the driver of the car itself as well as end up disturbing a number of fellow drivers on the road with the noise. However, if one is the unlucky driver of the car, it’s apparent that one cannot simply run away from the noise. It’s a misfortune, indeed but one has got to fix it.
Aside from canceling out the engine’s noise, the Acura muffler is also part of the engine’s exhaust system. It is installed along the exhaust pipe and helps the entire exhaust system function. It is also important to note that a poor-conditioned muffler can also cause a car to fail the state-required smog tests. This is why it is of great importance for a car owner to make sure that the car’s muffler is checked once in a while.
Checking the condition of the muffler is quite simple. If the car makes so much noise, there must be something wrong with the car’s muffler. The noise is a clear indication to the owner to go and have the muffler looked at, then if the part looks about worn down to the bone, changed. One ought to consider having it replaced with an Acura muffler too. Acura mufflers, after all, are known for being able to effectively cancel out engine noise, giving car owners the benefit of enjoying a smooth-sounding ride.
Beatrice
If the car makes an awful lot of noise, consider having the muffler replaced with an Acura muffler. One can see the tremendous change once the Acura muffler is properly installed. A muffler is a device designed to reduce the enormous amount of noise that the engine produces. Inside a muffler, one will find a seemingly simple-looking set of tubes that sports a number of holes. These tubes and chambers are actually designed to reflect the sound waves produced by the engine in such a way that the noise partially gets canceled out.
Working with a muffler that’s already in poor condition is not so very different from having none at all. The engine will still continue making such a racket. This often causes distinct annoyance to the driver of the car itself as well as end up disturbing a number of fellow drivers on the road with the noise. However, if one is the unlucky driver of the car, it’s apparent that one cannot simply run away from the noise. It’s a misfortune, indeed but one has got to fix it.
Aside from canceling out the engine’s noise, the Acura muffler is also part of the engine’s exhaust system. It is installed along the exhaust pipe and helps the entire exhaust system function. It is also important to note that a poor-conditioned muffler can also cause a car to fail the state-required smog tests. This is why it is of great importance for a car owner to make sure that the car’s muffler is checked once in a while.
Checking the condition of the muffler is quite simple. If the car makes so much noise, there must be something wrong with the car’s muffler. The noise is a clear indication to the owner to go and have the muffler looked at, then if the part looks about worn down to the bone, changed. One ought to consider having it replaced with an Acura muffler too. Acura mufflers, after all, are known for being able to effectively cancel out engine noise, giving car owners the benefit of enjoying a smooth-sounding ride.
Beatrice
Sep
19
Lissy C asked:
the Acura has 42,000 miles on it and is about the same price as a new accord. what is your oopinion i can’t decide. I know the accord’s pros is that it’s new and i would be the first owner, but the TL’s are super nice and they are as good as the honda’s. I think Acura is a Honda just a luxury version. PLEASE help i’m torn!
Helen
the Acura has 42,000 miles on it and is about the same price as a new accord. what is your oopinion i can’t decide. I know the accord’s pros is that it’s new and i would be the first owner, but the TL’s are super nice and they are as good as the honda’s. I think Acura is a Honda just a luxury version. PLEASE help i’m torn!
Helen
Sep
17
Acura’s 2007 Tl-s
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Correy Putton asked:
In the market for a new car that’s both fun and high-performance?
Well, Acura’s mid-range 2007 TL-S might just be the perfect car for you. Long been a favorite among car enthusiasts and considered to be Acura’s coolest car since its 2004 redesign, the TL has been Acura’s best-selling vehicle since then at roughly 76,000 U.S. units annually.
For 2007, the TL gets honed and sharpened, and – if you’re just the type who loves performance - the Type-S is out to butt heads with BMW’s 3-Series and every other entry aspiring to be the best in the higher-performance market.
The standard TL comes with a 3.2-liter six that bangs out 258 horsepower. But in the S, standard power is a 3.5-liter V6 with 286 ponies and torque of 256 pound-feet at 5,000 rpm. Tie that to a six-speed close-ratio stick shift and all the perks of quality Acura parts, and the fun factor increases significantly.
The Type-S is will be offered with the options like summer tires and either the close-ratio manual or the quick-shifting manumatic. Its performance is strong, its grip fierce, its higher-effort steering quick and precise and its big four-piston Brembo brakes more than impressive. The Type-S could easily give the likes of the BMW 330i, Infiniti G35, and the Lexus IS 350 a run for its money.
As for the numbers, the Type-S’s 11 percent stronger engine achieves its impressive numbers through an eight-percent boost in displacement (from 3.2 liters to 3.5 liters), thanks to a seven-millimeter longer stroke, slightly larger intake valves with increased lift and duration and 14-percent freer exhaust flow. The engine is also lighter thanks to the hollow camshafts and Acura’s careful use of lightweight materials, which improves front-to-rear weight balance, and its double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspensions are retuned with stiffer springs, dampers, and stabilizer bars to optimize both handling and stability.
Meanwhile the Type-S’ exterior look is distinguished from the TL’s by specific front and rear fascias with unique bumpers, black chrome trim, wider side sills, racing-inspired ten-spoke alloy wheels, and big quad-outlet tailpipes. Inside, the stunner of a vehicle gets terrific added-lateral-support sport seats, red ambient lighting, Type-S logos on the steering wheel and seatbacks, and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). ANC uses microphones in the headliner to sense powertrain booming noises, which the car’s sound then system “cancels” by generating synchronized opposite-amplitude sound waves.
Honda’s luxury division plans to move some 70,000 Acura TLs this year in North America, at prices ranging from $34,000-$39,000, and believes about 40 percent will be Type-S models.
Eileen
In the market for a new car that’s both fun and high-performance?
Well, Acura’s mid-range 2007 TL-S might just be the perfect car for you. Long been a favorite among car enthusiasts and considered to be Acura’s coolest car since its 2004 redesign, the TL has been Acura’s best-selling vehicle since then at roughly 76,000 U.S. units annually.
For 2007, the TL gets honed and sharpened, and – if you’re just the type who loves performance - the Type-S is out to butt heads with BMW’s 3-Series and every other entry aspiring to be the best in the higher-performance market.
The standard TL comes with a 3.2-liter six that bangs out 258 horsepower. But in the S, standard power is a 3.5-liter V6 with 286 ponies and torque of 256 pound-feet at 5,000 rpm. Tie that to a six-speed close-ratio stick shift and all the perks of quality Acura parts, and the fun factor increases significantly.
The Type-S is will be offered with the options like summer tires and either the close-ratio manual or the quick-shifting manumatic. Its performance is strong, its grip fierce, its higher-effort steering quick and precise and its big four-piston Brembo brakes more than impressive. The Type-S could easily give the likes of the BMW 330i, Infiniti G35, and the Lexus IS 350 a run for its money.
As for the numbers, the Type-S’s 11 percent stronger engine achieves its impressive numbers through an eight-percent boost in displacement (from 3.2 liters to 3.5 liters), thanks to a seven-millimeter longer stroke, slightly larger intake valves with increased lift and duration and 14-percent freer exhaust flow. The engine is also lighter thanks to the hollow camshafts and Acura’s careful use of lightweight materials, which improves front-to-rear weight balance, and its double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspensions are retuned with stiffer springs, dampers, and stabilizer bars to optimize both handling and stability.
Meanwhile the Type-S’ exterior look is distinguished from the TL’s by specific front and rear fascias with unique bumpers, black chrome trim, wider side sills, racing-inspired ten-spoke alloy wheels, and big quad-outlet tailpipes. Inside, the stunner of a vehicle gets terrific added-lateral-support sport seats, red ambient lighting, Type-S logos on the steering wheel and seatbacks, and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). ANC uses microphones in the headliner to sense powertrain booming noises, which the car’s sound then system “cancels” by generating synchronized opposite-amplitude sound waves.
Honda’s luxury division plans to move some 70,000 Acura TLs this year in North America, at prices ranging from $34,000-$39,000, and believes about 40 percent will be Type-S models.
Eileen
Sep
17
Acura Clutch Gives Better Performance Than Any Other Clutch Brands
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Evander Klum asked:
A powerful vehicle is what motorists dream of. It’s the speed that really excites true-blue car enthusiasts, urging them to go faster to realize the full potential of the car. This is the rush, the thrill, often depicted in movies when drivers change gears to out and out one another. Usually, drivers opt for a vehicle that operates by manual transmission if one wishes to really get a feel of the car’s speed. One can better feel the speed and power of the car with a manual transmission after all. The difference between a manual transmission and an automatic transmission is the presence of a clutch pedal in the former. Some Acura vehicles offer both types of transmission so drivers can choose which one suits them. The Acura clutch allows drivers to stop the vehicle without any need to turn off the engine any longer. This is possible by controlling the slippage between the spinning engine and the non-spinning transmissions.
The Acura clutch system works by friction generated between a clutch plate and a flywheel. When the clutch pedal is pressed, a cable or hydraulic piston pushes on the release fork. This would then press the throw-out bearing against the middle of the diaphragm spring. As the middle of the diaphragm spring is pushed in, a series of pins near the outside of the spring causes the spring to pull the pressure plate away from the clutch disc. It will then release the clutch from the spinning engine. When one’s foot is lifted off the brake pedal, the mechanism springs back, pushing the pressure plate to offer a counter-resistant force against the clutch disc. The clutch disc, in turn, will exert force against the flywheel. Locking the engine to the transmission input shaft will make it possible for these two to spin at the same speed. The amount of force the clutch can support relies on the friction generated between the clutch plate and the flywheel. In addition, the amount of force that the spring is able to exert on the on the pressure plate is also important in determining how much pressure the clutch can handle without breaking.
The most well known difficulty that one can encounter with the Acura clutch is the fact that friction material that the disc is outfitted with gets worn down to the bone, sooner or later. When most or all of the friction material is gone, the clutch will start to slip, and eventually it won’t be able to transmit any power from the engine to the wheels any longer. The Acura clutch even deteriorates that much faster when the clutch disc and the flywheel keep spinning at varying speeds. However, the friction material is held tightly against the flywheel, and the two spin in sync when they happen to be locked together . So if one slips with the clutch a lot, one will wear out one’s clutch a lot faster. Another problem sometimes associated with clutches is a worn throwout bearing. A rumbling noise whenever the clutch engages is usually a sure sign of this problem. One can tell if an Acura clutch needs to be replaced by starting the car in top gear with the hand brake on, then slowly trying to let the clutch out. If the engine stalls, it means the clutch is in good shape. But if the car doesn’t stall, it probably means the clutch will need to be replaced. It is highly recommended to immediately replace the clutch so as to enjoy better driving performance with one’s Acura car.
Greg
A powerful vehicle is what motorists dream of. It’s the speed that really excites true-blue car enthusiasts, urging them to go faster to realize the full potential of the car. This is the rush, the thrill, often depicted in movies when drivers change gears to out and out one another. Usually, drivers opt for a vehicle that operates by manual transmission if one wishes to really get a feel of the car’s speed. One can better feel the speed and power of the car with a manual transmission after all. The difference between a manual transmission and an automatic transmission is the presence of a clutch pedal in the former. Some Acura vehicles offer both types of transmission so drivers can choose which one suits them. The Acura clutch allows drivers to stop the vehicle without any need to turn off the engine any longer. This is possible by controlling the slippage between the spinning engine and the non-spinning transmissions.
The Acura clutch system works by friction generated between a clutch plate and a flywheel. When the clutch pedal is pressed, a cable or hydraulic piston pushes on the release fork. This would then press the throw-out bearing against the middle of the diaphragm spring. As the middle of the diaphragm spring is pushed in, a series of pins near the outside of the spring causes the spring to pull the pressure plate away from the clutch disc. It will then release the clutch from the spinning engine. When one’s foot is lifted off the brake pedal, the mechanism springs back, pushing the pressure plate to offer a counter-resistant force against the clutch disc. The clutch disc, in turn, will exert force against the flywheel. Locking the engine to the transmission input shaft will make it possible for these two to spin at the same speed. The amount of force the clutch can support relies on the friction generated between the clutch plate and the flywheel. In addition, the amount of force that the spring is able to exert on the on the pressure plate is also important in determining how much pressure the clutch can handle without breaking.
The most well known difficulty that one can encounter with the Acura clutch is the fact that friction material that the disc is outfitted with gets worn down to the bone, sooner or later. When most or all of the friction material is gone, the clutch will start to slip, and eventually it won’t be able to transmit any power from the engine to the wheels any longer. The Acura clutch even deteriorates that much faster when the clutch disc and the flywheel keep spinning at varying speeds. However, the friction material is held tightly against the flywheel, and the two spin in sync when they happen to be locked together . So if one slips with the clutch a lot, one will wear out one’s clutch a lot faster. Another problem sometimes associated with clutches is a worn throwout bearing. A rumbling noise whenever the clutch engages is usually a sure sign of this problem. One can tell if an Acura clutch needs to be replaced by starting the car in top gear with the hand brake on, then slowly trying to let the clutch out. If the engine stalls, it means the clutch is in good shape. But if the car doesn’t stall, it probably means the clutch will need to be replaced. It is highly recommended to immediately replace the clutch so as to enjoy better driving performance with one’s Acura car.
Greg
Sep
12
Dlowax asked:
I have a 1999 Acura 3.2 TL and I’m just wondering how I can make the air conditioner blow more air. It feels like nothing is coming out and takes 30 minutes for the car to heat/cool. I had a mechanic test it and he said it’s producing the correct temperature and insists there’s nothing wrong, but it doesn’t blow enough air!
Leo
I have a 1999 Acura 3.2 TL and I’m just wondering how I can make the air conditioner blow more air. It feels like nothing is coming out and takes 30 minutes for the car to heat/cool. I had a mechanic test it and he said it’s producing the correct temperature and insists there’s nothing wrong, but it doesn’t blow enough air!
Leo
Sep
7
Does anyone know how to replace the speakers in a 1995 Acura Integra RS model?
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The Lost Cause asked:
I need to replace the speakers in my Acura Integra. The back speakers have been blown since I got the car a year ago. I need to replace them now but Im not sure how to do it or where to get the speakers at. The speakers are curved and I need to replace them with aftermarket specially made Acura speakers. Any help would be appreciated. thanks in advance.
Annette
I need to replace the speakers in my Acura Integra. The back speakers have been blown since I got the car a year ago. I need to replace them now but Im not sure how to do it or where to get the speakers at. The speakers are curved and I need to replace them with aftermarket specially made Acura speakers. Any help would be appreciated. thanks in advance.
Annette
Sep
1
Great Spoilers for Your Acura
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lexiemarine asked:
Spoilers were initially used in sports cars and other high performance vehicles to cut down the lift and the drag. They are air dams or planks that, when raised, ‘spoil’ the unfavorable air movement across the body of a moving vehicle. Nowadays, spoilers have become popular car accessories that can be fitted onto any automobile.
Acura is the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker, Honda Motor Company, and offers a variety of models for luxury cars including the Legend, the Integra, and the NSX. Acura also manufactures a range of automobile accessories, prominent among them being the car spoiler. Some of the popular Acura spoilers include:
RSX Spoilers
The RSX spoilers can add to the clean style of the Acura RSX. They are available in different color schemes, and can be both subtle and wild. These spoilers are low priced and have a high quality manufacturing and finish.
TL Spoilers
The TL spoilers are specially designed for the 2009-on Acura TL, 2004-on Acura TL, 1999-on Acura TL and 1996-on Acura TL models. They lend a sporty look to the car, at the same time imparting an impressive style to it. These spoilers provide excellent road holding abilities and come in pre-painted and unpainted makes.
Integra Spoilers
Acura Integra spoilers are designed to match the different individualistic automotive styles. They are engineered to fit the 1994-on Acura Integra 2 Door and 1994-on Acura Integra 4 Door models. These spoilers are made from the finest quality ABS Polymer, Polyurethane or Fiberglass and are extremely cost-effective.
CL Spoilers
The Acura CL spoilers are generally unpainted or pre-painted, and are made to fit the 2001-on Acura CL and 1997-on Acura CL models. These come together with the mounting hardware and even have third brake lights for extra safety.
MDX Spoilers
The Acura MDX spoilers can greatly improve the style, performance and functionality of the 2007-on Acura MDX and 2001-on Acura MDX. They come in great designs and can be color matched.
TSX Spoilers
An Acura TSX spoiler can be the ultimate expression of an individual’s taste and style. This spoiler is designed keeping in mind the Acura TSX and 2004-on Acura TSX, and provides tremendous high speed stability.
RL Spoilers
The RL spoilers are among the hot favorites in car accessories these days. They come in attractive styles, and can be fitted to lend the car both a conservative as well as an aggressive look. The spoiler wings allow the flow of air both above and beneath, and also have integrated brake lights.
Legend Spoilers
The Acura Legend spoilers are ideal for giving the car a sporty makeover. There are different designs that fit the 1991-on Acura Legend 2 Door and 1991-on Acura Legend 4 Door. They come with integrated LED brake lights which further enhance the functionality.
Jimmy
Spoilers were initially used in sports cars and other high performance vehicles to cut down the lift and the drag. They are air dams or planks that, when raised, ‘spoil’ the unfavorable air movement across the body of a moving vehicle. Nowadays, spoilers have become popular car accessories that can be fitted onto any automobile.
Acura is the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker, Honda Motor Company, and offers a variety of models for luxury cars including the Legend, the Integra, and the NSX. Acura also manufactures a range of automobile accessories, prominent among them being the car spoiler. Some of the popular Acura spoilers include:
RSX Spoilers
The RSX spoilers can add to the clean style of the Acura RSX. They are available in different color schemes, and can be both subtle and wild. These spoilers are low priced and have a high quality manufacturing and finish.
TL Spoilers
The TL spoilers are specially designed for the 2009-on Acura TL, 2004-on Acura TL, 1999-on Acura TL and 1996-on Acura TL models. They lend a sporty look to the car, at the same time imparting an impressive style to it. These spoilers provide excellent road holding abilities and come in pre-painted and unpainted makes.
Integra Spoilers
Acura Integra spoilers are designed to match the different individualistic automotive styles. They are engineered to fit the 1994-on Acura Integra 2 Door and 1994-on Acura Integra 4 Door models. These spoilers are made from the finest quality ABS Polymer, Polyurethane or Fiberglass and are extremely cost-effective.
CL Spoilers
The Acura CL spoilers are generally unpainted or pre-painted, and are made to fit the 2001-on Acura CL and 1997-on Acura CL models. These come together with the mounting hardware and even have third brake lights for extra safety.
MDX Spoilers
The Acura MDX spoilers can greatly improve the style, performance and functionality of the 2007-on Acura MDX and 2001-on Acura MDX. They come in great designs and can be color matched.
TSX Spoilers
An Acura TSX spoiler can be the ultimate expression of an individual’s taste and style. This spoiler is designed keeping in mind the Acura TSX and 2004-on Acura TSX, and provides tremendous high speed stability.
RL Spoilers
The RL spoilers are among the hot favorites in car accessories these days. They come in attractive styles, and can be fitted to lend the car both a conservative as well as an aggressive look. The spoiler wings allow the flow of air both above and beneath, and also have integrated brake lights.
Legend Spoilers
The Acura Legend spoilers are ideal for giving the car a sporty makeover. There are different designs that fit the 1991-on Acura Legend 2 Door and 1991-on Acura Legend 4 Door. They come with integrated LED brake lights which further enhance the functionality.
Jimmy
