Edmunds.com review of Acura TL with note of 135i driver...

Driver72 · 11-13-2008, 02:06 PM

So I live in So Cal myself and know the wonderful Angeles Forest Highway.
It's a fun drive that car (and motorcycle) enthusiasts have used for years.
It's also a HUGE test bed for auto manufacturers and car mags when they take out new cars to see how they handle.
A perfect example is this article in Edmunds.com with the new 2009 Acura TL

The interesting part of the article came when they wrote this:
"A night run down Angeles Forest Highway convinced us that no such forgiveness was necessary. The big TL casually and confidently attempts to outrun its headlights. We did not keep up with the BMW 135i that was apparently being driven straight out of Hell. But then, we wouldn't have been able to match that lunatic even if we had been driving an identical 135i."

So, that begs the question.
Is that 135i driver on this forum?
I'm guessing it would be yes.
But does that 135i driver know it was the 2009 TL driven by an Edmunds.com road tester...ahem journalist that was behind him and who apparently tried to keep up for a bit?

Funny how they call a person who clearly has better driving skills a "lunatic".
Maybe the way the driver in the 135i WAS driving on a public road (that often has little traffic in most parts) was being a lunatic however.

But either way, is that "lunatic" driver on this forum and are you willing to admit it was you? :biggrin:

JKAWB · 11-13-2008, 02:12 PM

That's the funniest thing I have ever read. I come from the SRT-4 and there was a video going around of an Integra and S2000 racing, and they are going at for a while, then from way behind and obviously uninvited, an SRT-4 comes screaming past them and slaughters them both. It's hilarious. I would post the video, but it's street racing and will probably get deleted. In the end of the video they call the SRT-4 driver an idiot or lunatic as well, I guess that's the price you pay for being faster.

Red Bread · 11-13-2008, 02:42 PM

Many years ago, I had a Miata and would drive to lunch from downtown Dallas up Turtle Creek. That area was where one of the Porsche dealers took prospective drivers to test cars. I will admit that when I saw paper plates on a Porsche, I'd drive fairly quickly, usually in a four wheel drift and see if they could keep up. Over many months, no one ever did.

My ex was friends with the sales manager there, and one day I dropped in to say hi. She looked at my Miata, looked at me and laughed. Then she asked me to stop heckling their test drives, and stated that I'd actually cost them sales when potential buyers couldn't catch a "lowly" Miata in a Porsche.

lamini · 11-13-2008, 03:15 PM

love it!.....thx

paologaspar · 11-13-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Driver72

Funny how they call a person who clearly has better driving skills a "lunatic".

I would've taken that as a compliment to the driver and the car, considering the author was driving the TL fast enough to try to "outrun its headlights."

CoolToolGuy · 11-13-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver72

Funny how they call a person who clearly has better driving skills a "lunatic".

I think George Carlin (RIP) said it best:

Isn't it funny how anyone driving slower than you is a Moron, and anyone driving faster than you is an Asshole? :wink:

Have Fun,
Rick

Robert · 11-13-2008, 05:48 PM

This is how you suppose to drive

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Dr_Jones · 11-13-2008, 06:23 PM

nice find....

i really cant drive after watching that

Smokey · 11-13-2008, 07:34 PM

Originally posted by robert: "This is how you suppose to drive"

:eyebulge:

And I thought taking performance driving classes made me a good driver.

Cuz5150 · 11-13-2008, 07:40 PM

"Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?"
well in this case a "lunatic"

lambammm · 11-13-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by robert

This is how you suppose to drive

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best 4 minutes i spent all day.

Bringinthewolf · 11-13-2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by robert

This is how you suppose to drive

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Holy shit!! I suck.

Esmallstii · 11-14-2008, 07:29 AM

AMAZING,...

I thought I was a decent driver. That was until I saw this video.

Oh,..and until I turned off the DTC the other day on a dry on-ramp, and almost put the thing into a guard rail. DOH!
the rear end smoked and came out sideways like I was on a sheet of ice. Luckily I saved it and now have a deeper respect for this cars power!

Im just gonna start riding a bicycle. That guy Rocks!

atr_hugo · 11-14-2008, 10:46 AM

Knife, meet scalpel. ; -)

Spook · 11-14-2008, 11:49 AM

For sale: One set of performance tires. Used in only one event.

Smallbodybimmer · 11-14-2008, 11:55 AM

^LOL

tnawab · 11-14-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Spook

For sale: One set of performance tires. Used in only one event.

^ Hahaha..

That is some crazy Shizza...

rushbmw · 11-23-2008, 11:52 AM

I love my BMW but man does that video make me miss my modded 2004 STI

11-13-2008, 02:06 PM	#1
Driver72 Brigadier General 327 Rep 4,484 Posts Drives: 335i - to new owners now. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Edmunds.com review of Acura TL with note of 135i driver... So I live in So Cal myself and know the wonderful Angeles Forest Highway. It's a fun drive that car (and motorcycle) enthusiasts have used for years. It's also a HUGE test bed for auto manufacturers and car mags when they take out new cars to see how they handle. A perfect example is this article in Edmunds.com with the new 2009 Acura TL The interesting part of the article came when they wrote this: "A night run down Angeles Forest Highway convinced us that no such forgiveness was necessary. The big TL casually and confidently attempts to outrun its headlights. We did not keep up with the BMW 135i that was apparently being driven straight out of Hell. But then, we wouldn't have been able to match that lunatic even if we had been driving an identical 135i." So, that begs the question. Is that 135i driver on this forum? I'm guessing it would be yes. But does that 135i driver know it was the 2009 TL driven by an Edmunds.com road tester...ahem journalist that was behind him and who apparently tried to keep up for a bit? Funny how they call a person who clearly has better driving skills a "lunatic". Maybe the way the driver in the 135i WAS driving on a public road (that often has little traffic in most parts) was being a lunatic however. But either way, is that "lunatic" driver on this forum and are you willing to admit it was you? :biggrin:
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JKAWB Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 08 135i Black Sapphire Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa FL iTrader: (0)	That's the funniest thing I have ever read. I come from the SRT-4 and there was a video going around of an Integra and S2000 racing, and they are going at for a while, then from way behind and obviously uninvited, an SRT-4 comes screaming past them and slaughters them both. It's hilarious. I would post the video, but it's street racing and will probably get deleted. In the end of the video they call the SRT-4 driver an idiot or lunatic as well, I guess that's the price you pay for being faster.
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Red Bread Major General 4463 Rep 9,160 Posts Drives: Smog machines Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Many years ago, I had a Miata and would drive to lunch from downtown Dallas up Turtle Creek. That area was where one of the Porsche dealers took prospective drivers to test cars. I will admit that when I saw paper plates on a Porsche, I'd drive fairly quickly, usually in a four wheel drift and see if they could keep up. Over many months, no one ever did. My ex was friends with the sales manager there, and one day I dropped in to say hi. She looked at my Miata, looked at me and laughed. Then she asked me to stop heckling their test drives, and stated that I'd actually cost them sales when potential buyers couldn't catch a "lowly" Miata in a Porsche.
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Esmallstii Systematic Chaos 40 Rep 550 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waterford, NY iTrader: (1)	AMAZING,... I thought I was a decent driver. That was until I saw this video. Oh,..and until I turned off the DTC the other day on a dry on-ramp, and almost put the thing into a guard rail. DOH! the rear end smoked and came out sideways like I was on a sheet of ice. Luckily I saved it and now have a deeper respect for this cars power! Im just gonna start riding a bicycle. That guy Rocks! __________________ BSM/Coral red/Sp pkg/Cft access/Htd seats/BMW Performance Pedals, Spoiler, & Rotors/18" VMR V710's/Hankook Ventus/Cool Carbon Pads ."The 135i's engine sound is so ferocious and bittersweet, so carnal and wicked, somebody ought to name a heavy-metal band after it: Velvet Chain Saw."
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