Acura's Concept TL Cleans Windshield Without Wipers - Acura Forum

*mfnlaw* · 04-17-03, 11:58 PM

Acura's Concept TL cleans windshield without wipers

By Gail Kachadourian
Automotive News / April 16, 2003

The Acura Concept TL's windshield is cleaned without wipers.

Instead, it uses jet nozzles that shoot air onto the windshield to keep it free of rain or snow.

The Concept TL, which features a long hood and a short rear overhang, was unveiled on Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show. The concept shows the styling direction for the 2004 TL, which debuts this fall.

It is shorter than the current production TL and has pronounced fender flares, 19-inch alloy wheels and high-performance tires. The grille has a brushed aluminum Acura logo, and the rear has a V-shaped break below the trunk and dual exhaust pipes.

The front end has large air intakes and an angular headlight assembly with high intensity discharge headlights.

The concept also features flush-mounted windshield glass, which Acura says improves the vehicle's aerodynamics.

Acura said bluetooth wireless telephone connectivity and XM Satellite Radio will be offered on the 2004 TL.

evolaerok · 04-18-03, 02:13 AM

jimthegreek · 04-18-03, 03:36 PM

Im still waiting to see what the backend of the vehicle is gonna look like, but the options currently being stated are not bad at all.

jcodol · 04-19-03, 10:36 AM

Are there any pics available yet?

vperkins2 · 04-20-03, 03:57 PM

Guess you won't be able to remove a fresh bug strike with the wipers anymore!

V.

car_lost · 04-21-03, 10:36 AM

here are pics of the back and other pics.

SidVicious · 04-23-03, 04:39 PM

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_sh...03_ny_acuratl/

hoang_phan · 04-24-03, 03:21 PM

Hello People.

Before you guys decide to purchase this can please look at other options.

Problems:
1. new Transmission at 35,000 miles
2. right front speeker making noice due to cell
phone, they said and don't want to change it
out..
3. the two front seats making noice when radio's
off and drive thru bumby road. very anoiing.
4. the front break making noice in the morning
when starting out and maing a turn.
And the car right now at 41,000 04-24-03

evolaerok · 05-01-03, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by hoang_phan

4. the front break making noice in the morning
when starting out and maing a turn.
And the car right now at 41,000 04-24-03

You sure that isn't your ABS doing the self test?

beezy · 05-02-03, 10:44 PM

go to edmunds and check out the pic's

tommyBoi · 05-04-03, 03:01 PM

The rear looks like the new Grand Prix

B FOR 3 · 05-05-03, 02:12 AM

WHAT IS THE DEAL WITH THE DAMN BOX LOOK??? IT LOOKS A LOT LIKE THE VERY UGLY CADDY CTS!!! WHERE'S THE 400 HP + ALL WHEEL DRIVE?

Pure Adrenaline · 05-24-03, 10:36 PM

41,000 miles in a month!?!? What the f*ck?

Either way, it sounds like you're stating problems with your 2003 TL. We're talking about the new upcoming '04 model. It's anyone's guess as to how good it's going to be, though.

acuradriver02 · 06-15-03, 12:50 PM

It looks a lot like the new Accords...yuck!

Red Hot TL · 06-17-03, 08:15 AM

400hp + AWD? good luck waiting for the 10th gen TL coming out in 2040...

04-17-03, 11:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
mfnlaw Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: DC Metro Age: 34 Posts: 1,569 Car 1: 2007 Cadillac DTS Car 2: 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali Car 3: 2005 Cadillac SRX	Acura's Concept TL Cleans Windshield Without Wipers Acura's Concept TL cleans windshield without wipers By Gail Kachadourian Automotive News / April 16, 2003 The Acura Concept TL's windshield is cleaned without wipers. Instead, it uses jet nozzles that shoot air onto the windshield to keep it free of rain or snow. The Concept TL, which features a long hood and a short rear overhang, was unveiled on Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show. The concept shows the styling direction for the 2004 TL, which debuts this fall. It is shorter than the current production TL and has pronounced fender flares, 19-inch alloy wheels and high-performance tires. The grille has a brushed aluminum Acura logo, and the rear has a V-shaped break below the trunk and dual exhaust pipes. The front end has large air intakes and an angular headlight assembly with high intensity discharge headlights. The concept also features flush-mounted windshield glass, which Acura says improves the vehicle's aerodynamics. Acura said bluetooth wireless telephone connectivity and XM Satellite Radio will be offered on the 2004 TL.

04-18-03, 03:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
jimthegreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sunny So. Cal Age: 28 Posts: 5,161	Im still waiting to see what the backend of the vehicle is gonna look like, but the options currently being stated are not bad at all. __________________ http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery...59_p38171.jpeg

04-19-03, 10:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
jcodol Acuraworld Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Age: 33 Posts: 33	Concept TL Are there any pics available yet? __________________ 2003 CL Type-S 6speed w/ Navigation - Black Pearl w/ ebony int. 35% Tint, OEM spoiler, cleared out healights/ hyper whites(brights) AEM cold air intake Comptech exhaust w/ resonator removed(much louder!) Eibach Prokit 2" drop ------------------------- Kenwwod E.Q., 12" Infinity Kappa sub w/ 300w Profile amp added to Bose system

04-20-03, 03:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
vperkins2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Riverside, CA. Posts: 61 Car 1: '02 TL-S	Guess you won't be able to remove a fresh bug strike with the wipers anymore! V. __________________ 2002 Acura TL-S w/Nav - White Diamond Pearl / Parchment Interior

04-24-03, 03:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
hoang_phan Acuraworld Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: TORRANCE, CA Age: 39 Posts: 2	Acura TL-S 2002 Hello People. Before you guys decide to purchase this can please look at other options. Problems: 1. new Transmission at 35,000 miles 2. right front speeker making noice due to cell phone, they said and don't want to change it out.. 3. the two front seats making noice when radio's off and drive thru bumby road. very anoiing. 4. the front break making noice in the morning when starting out and maing a turn. And the car right now at 41,000 04-24-03

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04-18-03, 02:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
evolaerok That is all..... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Age: 27 Posts: 5,966 Car 1: 02' TL-S Car 2: 05' TSX Car 3: 09' A4 Avant (B8) ordered

04-21-03, 10:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
car_lost Mikester > Sky Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami, FL Age: 24 Posts: 8,334 Car 1: 2003 Honda Inspire	here are pics of the back and other pics.

04-23-03, 04:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
SidVicious Yuck Foo Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The OC Baby! Posts: 2,601	http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_sh...03_ny_acuratl/

05-02-03, 10:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
beezy Acuraworld Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: CT Posts: 93	go to edmunds and check out the pic's

05-04-03, 03:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
tommyBoi hayyyyyyyy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wessside NY (Near Buffalo) Age: 26 Posts: 5,982	The rear looks like the new Grand Prix __________________ <i>I am NOT MAD its summer and there will soon be bois barely dressed wandering around </i> Say hello to Lucita... http://members.aol.com/tommyboisxty9/mybaby.jpg

05-05-03, 02:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
B FOR 3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Austin, TX Age: 36 Posts: 195	2004 TL WHAT IS THE DEAL WITH THE DAMN BOX LOOK??? IT LOOKS A LOT LIKE THE VERY UGLY CADDY CTS!!! WHERE'S THE 400 HP + ALL WHEEL DRIVE? __________________ 2002 TL-TYPE S SSM LOOKS: OEM Kit w/ 3 pc Mugen Air Spoiler / 19x8 +51 Racing Hart C4's W/ 235-35-19 BFG KDW's / SPC Rear Camber Kit / 35% Tint / Clear Headlights / Yellow Engine Cover / Spoon Radiator + Oil Cap / Razo Premium White 9006 Fogs W/ LEXAN Fog Light Lens / Polarg Front + Rear Red Turn Sigs. POWER: STONE SS Header / HKS Dragger Exhaust / AEM CAI Silver / Redline 5W20 Oil / B&M Tranny Cooler (protect our strong tranny's) / NGK Iridium plugs (6441) / Neuspeed STB / APEXi WS Coilovers / Uniden Radar ICE: 2 Boston 6.5 Proseries Separates / 2 Boston RM6 6.5 Coax / SoundStream 600-4 Rub II Amp / SoundStream 500-2 Rub II Amp / 2 10W6 JL Audio Sub's / Audio Control Three.1 EQ / Stinger 1 Farad Super Cap. / Optima Yellow Top Battery / Dynamat All Door Speakers BRAKES: 95 LEGEND 2 Piston Calipers Front / Rotora Slotted Rotors ALL / Axxis Ultimate Pads / Goodridge SS Brake Lines / Motul Blue Fluid PIC'S: http://community.webshots.com/user/bfor3

05-24-03, 10:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Pure Adrenaline Unluckiest TL Owner :( Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bloomfield Hills/East Lansing, MI Age: 26 Posts: 1,505	41,000 miles in a month!?!? What the f*ck? Either way, it sounds like you're stating problems with your 2003 TL. We're talking about the new upcoming '04 model. It's anyone's guess as to how good it's going to be, though. __________________ AIM - GrandPrixC - '03 TL-S Suspension - 18x7.5 Enkei ZR2, Toyo T1-S, Tein SS w/ EDFC, Comptech sway bars, SPC camber kit, Rotora BBK, rear slotted rotors Engine - Spoon T-stat, T-switch, 1.35 bar cap, AEM CAI, OBX SS headers, UR pulleys, V-AFC II, Thermoblok Spacer Kit, Yellow Top w/ V6P battery terminals Visual - OEM kit custom molded, 3M Ti 35% tint, cleared headlights, Grille-Tech grilles, HID foglights Audio - JL 500/1, 2 12W3v2, Remote Bass Control, RF cap, dynamat Protection - Valentine 1 w/ concealed display

06-15-03, 12:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
acuradriver02 Acuraworld Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hawaii Age: 39 Posts: 4	It looks a lot like the new Accords...yuck!

06-17-03, 08:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
Red Hot TL Acuraworld Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Age: 24 Posts: 53	400hp + AWD? good luck waiting for the 10th gen TL coming out in 2040... __________________ 1990 Nissan 300ZX N/A with 350 rwhp Taiwanese \| 2000 Red Hot TL w/o nav \| Comptech Headers and Exaust \| AEM CAI and Tru-Power Pulley Kit \| Venom 2000 Nitrous Kit \| ZEX Remote Bottle Opener/Quick-Release Brackets/Gauge \| NOS Purge Kit \| H&R Sport Springs \| SPC Rear Camber Adjuster \| Calipers Painted Red \| S2000 Start Button \| Diamon Silk Tweeters and Diamond M5 Crossovers \| Burlwood Trim and Shift Knob \| Wood Trim Kit \| Cleared Headlights and 02 Taillights \| Gutter Guard Grill (Bumper) \| Shock Sensor \| 20% Tint \| BFGoodrich G-Force T/A KDWS 225/55/16

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