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» Report: Acura considering small car below TSX |
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Feb 23, 2010 - 3:46 AM - by CanadaCraig
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Report: Acura considering small car below TSX
Hi Guys!! :)
I hope you're having a great day.
Apparently Acura is seriously considering adding an entry-level car to their North American line-up. The CSX has been suggested - by some - to be a candidate. But perhaps it will be a hybrid model. Think Lexus HS250h but less expensive. [At least that's a possibility] Then again - it could just be a Honda Fit with leather and a truly awful grill. :p
Click on THIS to read the story.
Craig!! :)
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» Acura's 'Smart Luxury' future is confirmed |
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Dec 19, 2009 - 5:19 AM - by CanadaCraig
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Acura's 'Smart Luxury' future is confirmed
Hi Guys!! :)
I hope you're OK.
Apparently confirmed - Acura has informed it's dealer-body that 'Tier 1' has been replaced with 'Smart Luxury'.
This will include....
- a new entry-luxury model [CSX?]
- an "amazing flagship" model
- a line of hybrid vehicles done "the Acura way"
Although no Acura will be RWD or have a V8 engine - that doesn't mean its future has to be boring and bleak.
What is meant by 'amazing flagship' [Acura's words] really gets my imagination flying. Just what could that mean? Do you have any thoughts?!
My guess? A car considerably larger than the current RL with a twin-turbocharged 4.0 litre V6 making 450 h.p. It will come standard with the SH-AWD system originally intended for use in what was going to be the next NSX. All the 'stuff' is there - might as well use it. Right?!
Craig!! :)
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» Drink Docker... It rocks. |
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Nov 19, 2009 - 6:24 PM - by florida
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I've been using the medium sized drink docker in my 1.6 for about 3 weeks. My main comment is that it is sooo nice to have a real, functional, cup holder in my car. I carry a drink with me pretty much everywhere I go, and not having to worry about how I am going to position my bottle/cup is a huge relief. I didn't realize it would make so much of a difference, as I thought I had a system pretty well worked out.
I had been using an empty bottle or similarly-sized object in my center armrest console to support a cup or bottle for the last few years. I didn't usually have a problem with spills, although putting the cup into position and taking it out was annoying and also led to lids of coffee cups coming off sometimes.
I got the medium sized drink docker for $17 including shipping. While it does somewhat stay wedged in the lip of the console, it can pivot back and forth. I wanted it inside the console anyway to allow the armrest lid to close easily. The large size might fit better, but you would have to measure it. The medium size is great for small sized bottled water and regular coffee cups. It also fits non-disposable coffee traveler cups well also.
In order to carry drink in the docker without it tipping over I needed to secure it to the bottom of the console. I also wanted to be able to take the docker out and move it forwards and backwards. To achieve this, I put 2 strips of velcro along the length of the bottom of the console. I put two strips of the opposite type of velcro on the bottom of the docker. So far I have had no problems with the docker tipping over, although I am nervous about a hard stop with a full travel mug of coffee. I'm looking into ways of fixing this including stronger velcro or rare earth magnets. I'm also thinking about putting a second small sized docker in front of the medium one. Pictures to come.
The docker does a really good job of holding the cup or bottle. It is also really easy to insert and remove the cup. The sleeve is washable. I don't care too much for the logo, but it can't be seen anyway. I haven't had any problem with drinks sweating through the docker. I would definitely recommend it as a solution to EL cup holders sucking.
Link: www.drinkdocker.com
Please don't pay any attention to the nasty bubbles
Post with a small sized Drink Docker in the cup holder location below a few posts!
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