Evander Klum asked:


The automobile has evolved through the centuries, from the first stream powered car in 1672, to the first gasoline-powered vehicle in 1885. Today, car companies offer a wide range of vehicles from sedans to SUVs. Acura, mainly producers of luxury automobiles, has been making mark on the automotive industry since 1986. They still maintain a high standard in producing their vehicles and the parts that go along with them. One car part contributing consistently on achieving optimum performance for the Japanese-bred carmaker’s vehicles is the Acura cold air intake.

The Acura cold air intake is a system used to reduce a car’s air temperature. Its main purpose is to increase the power of the engine. All cold air intakes are designed to increase the amount of oxygen available for combustion with fuel. Since cooler air has more density on a given volume, cold air intakes generally work by introducing cooler air from outside the hot engine bay. The cold air intake’s operation also depends on its production. One strategy used in designing cold air intakes is widening the diameter of the air intake, allowing increased airflow. Another way is smoothening the interior of the intake to reduce air resistance.

Intake systems come in different styles and are usually made from plastic, metal, rubber or composite materials like fiberglass, carbon fiber or kevlar. Intake systems are usually found directly inside the engine compartment. Their overall benefits depend on the specific application. Power may vary depending on the speed. Because of increased airflow and reduced covering, intake noise is usually greater. This kind of effect is achieved when a resonator is replaced by the intake. The result is an increased engine grunt and race car feel.



Gloria

Evander Klum asked:


The car is composed of a lot of parts that, as a rule, should all work together in order to achieve optimum road performance. However, for those who wish to know how the car is able to run, how it operates and how it basically manages passenger and cargo weight, a bit of mulling over on the matter is in order.

Cars, of course, run with wheels. It is actually at this point of the automotive system where the car and road meet. Thus, the wheel is a critical part of the car. Following this line of thought, alignment of the wheels must never be taken for granted.

For those who drive an Acura car model, this is easy to accomplish, particularly if one has an Acura Axle at hand.

The Acura Axle maintains the position of the wheels relative to each other and to the vehicle body. Since for any number of vehicles, the wheels are the only part that touches the ground, the axles must be capable of bearing the weight of the vehicle along with that of its cargo. Also, the axle is the part that makes it possible for the car to manage acceleration forces at work between the vehicle and the ground. Axles can satisfy a number of applications, depending on the design of the vehicle it has to be matched to.



Maureen

DAC asked:


It’s a 2006 Acura MDX Touring, 35k miles. He’s asking $25,975. I’m horrible with car salesmen. What should I offer? What’s the most I should pay?
I forgot to add that I had checked KBB, $25, 510
Oh, and I am pre-approved with my bank. That should give me leverage right?

Nathaniel

Shay C asked:


How do I know if my clutch is going out? And If my clutch is going out, what parts do I need to buy to change it? Can I buy a clutch kit? I have a 2003 Acura rsx type non-S.

Ronald

Lauren Woods asked:


In Torrance, California, Honda’s luxury division Acura opened a new design studio recently. The said designing facility is an investment worth $15 million and will serve as the birthplace of future Acura car models. Concept vehicles will be designed at this studio which will carry the design cues and features that will be integrated to future Acura production cars. The studio has state-of-the-art design technologies at hand to facilitate the smooth transfer of Acura design architecture to a new era. The design studio is seen as the next big step for the Asian luxury car manufacturer in popularizing their cars in the United States auto market as well as globally.

Aside from being equipped with cutting-edge design laboratories, the design studio’s building is designed to be environment-friendly. In fact, it is expected to be awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design distinction by the U.S. Green Building Council. This is in line with Honda’s attempt to become the greenest car manufacturer in the world. The design studio is designed with grabbing the LEED certification in mind. This is to make sure that Honda and Acura vehicles will truly be green cars from designing to production to its everyday use and finally to the recycling of the ELV.

Toshihiko Nonaka, the President of the Honda R&D Americas (HRA), has this to say about the new studio: “This Acura Design Studio will help conceive and design the future of Acura. Our goal here is to create emotional designs that create a strong and distinct image for Acura products.”

Among the Acura models that HRA has designed are the Acura MDX and the Acura TL. These vehicles are known for their high aesthetic value that is complemented with a high performance level especially if fitted with high quality aftermarket parts such as BBK cold air intake systems which boosts performance while reducing the vehicle’s fuel consumption.

Dick Colliver, the Executive Vice President of American Honda Motor Company and the Acura Division, has this to say: “The effort to distinguish Acura in the marketplace begins with design. The Acura Design Studio will be critical in our efforts to deliver products at the right times and ahead of the competition.”

The design studio’s cutting edge technologies includes a computer generated virtual simulator which will allow designers to view virtual vehicles on a one-to-one ratio. This allows them to study very minute detail of the design. This means that greater emphasis can be given to future designs of Acura models. Currently, Acura has already three design studios in the United States including the newly opened Acura Design studio.



Paul

Kathy Austin asked:


The RDX, as in Acura RDX from Honda, is a Japanese SUV. This key, on my new custom Acura key chain, operates a worldly vehicle. The creators are Japanese, but it was designed for the American market. The topper is that it drives like a German sports car.

My satin chrome valet key chain is engineered to last a lifetime, just like my new Acura RDX. The valet key chain is designed to come apart so the vehicle key will be on one end and the home and office keys will be on the other. It is really two key chains in one. The Acura RDX is really two vehicles in one, a sporty sedan, and a load carrying SUV perfect for all those outdoor trips camping or skiing. Just check out the innovative storage compartments, plus comfortable seating for five in this shamelessly under priced car.

The Acura RDX is turbo charged, and when it kicks in, it makes a wonderful whooshing sound. It has the same excitement factor when driving that can be possible with the BMW 3 series. You are strongly tempted to pull out all the stops and drive it hard. In a 1,000 mile southern California comparison test with 4 compact SUVs, the RDX came is first, no sweat.

Comfort along with major performance is the goal of over 20 years of research and development. A good example of high tech is the tilt steering wheel which also telescopes. Safety has not been neglected with the Acura RDX. It was rated highest (5 stars) in frontal and side crash tests, as well as having electronic stability control. No wonder this company is a leader in safety, putting into practice their goals of creating and improving an environmentally sound line of automobiles.

Acura’s concern with the environment includes recognizing the impact they have on the community in Lincoln, Alabama where the factory is located. Acura has made it a point to preserve the environment at the manufacturing facility and beyond by installing state of the art pollution control devices. Acura commits to efficiently using materials and energy to preserve the natural state of their factory location. The goal of producing greener, more fuel efficient cars, with lower emissions, and excellent aerodynamic designs, keeps everyone striving to build better automobiles and environment.

Acura has just celebrated their 20th anniversary of producing better and better cars. Among the innovations, are offering up to $1,000 towards the cost of aftermarket adaptive equipment so those with disabilities will have the same opportunities to drive and ride in this vehicle.

Just as the Acura has several models in their line of vehicles, there are also several choices in the style of key chain, you choose to compliment your car. Most of these are designed to be handsome and long lasting, can be customized, and may well be the collectible of the future. So you may want to order more than one of them, so you and your spouse and everyone else in the family can each have one.



Kathleen

Alan B asked:


How much would it cost to replace the bumper, paint and labor on a 06 Acura TL?

Donna