| sterling08 |
I've never seen this happen before - on long stretches of highway, I usually rest my left arm (elbow) on top of the door panel (where it meets the glass) while holding onto the wheel. My one complaint is that the standard Acura MDX wheel isn't designed to be comfortably held while driving long distances - ego the above mentioned position. Anyways, after just over 4,000 miles, I've noticed that there is a pronounced dimple where my elbow rests on the door panel. wtf ?!? It doesn't go away with time - I've gone over a week taking the effort not the rest my arm there. None of my other cars - irregardless of price paid - have ever had the door panel dimple like that. And no, I'm not overweight, in fact, slightly underweight for someone my height (6'2").
Is this something that I can have fixed/replaced under warranty ??
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| cybulman |
I too think the wheel shape is ill designed. I do the same thing.
Plus for me the leather is very hard and badly finished.
Go try the stealership to replace under warranty.
Cy |
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| LionSpeed |
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Originally posted by sterling08
Is this something that I can have fixed/replaced under warranty ??
Thanks !
Most definite it can be fixed or replaced. The real question, is it going to prevent the faulty design/fit & finish from happening again. The answer is NO. Have you been looking at other current '07/'08 makes & models? They're all the same, cheap & ugly comparing to 4-6 years ago or longer. Lots of previous RL's owner like Fabvsix can tell you alot about his '04 RL, way way better than the current RL. My '07 Lexus ES350 interior fit & finish is much worse than my '03 ES300. My inlaw brother's 07' GS350 interior is no where near his old '02 GS300. Same take on BMW & Mercedes.... too many in-laws to mention here.... You get the picture right? |
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| deanking |
Mine dimpled as well. I consider it a personalized cradle for my elbow.
If the dealership does replace it, you run the risk that the door panel might rattle or some other nonsense in the future. Given that it is going to happen again; what's the point?
BTW, the wheel IS uncomfortable to grip in the manner described. I complained about when I first got mine and people on the forum questioned my manhood.
When all is said and done, it is a good value vehicle for the money but it is far from perfect. |
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| Needsdecaf |
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Originally posted by cybulman
I too think the wheel shape is ill designed. I do the same thing.
Plus for me the leather is very hard and badly finished.
Go try the stealership to replace under warranty.
Cy
Plus 2 on the wheel. It makes my hands numb after long distances.
I am very dissapointed in the long haul comfort of this car. I have found it very difficult to get comfortable without my bulky winter coat on...the wheel just does not come out far enough.
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| cybulman |
Needsdecaf, I often drove my Nissan Pathy 2001, my VW Touareg 2003 to Chicago and back and both had superior wheels and comfort.
I will not compare it to the Infiniti I35 or other sedans that are super on long drives!
CY |
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| craniotes |
For those that are having issues with the performance of the steering wheel, perhaps the optional leather/plood one would work better. It's "girthier" and perforated for your driving pleasure. And hers (unless you're LionSpeed who never lets his wife so much as look sideways at his X).
But seriously, the wheel is round and it's wrapped in leather. Unless you've all got huge hands and really short arms, I'm at a loss as to why it would be considered uncomfortable. The longest stint I put in behind the wheel was 5 hours, and my hands (legs, butt, and lower back) were doing great.
Of course, I could just have tiny hands and really long arms...
Regards,
Adam |
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| LionSpeed |
| Since we're on the "wheel" subject. What is up with the lower center area (see pic) of the wheel. It's too small to fit even a smallest hand, looks retarded if you try to drive it with 2 fingers, & (IMHO) it could have used 2 inches lower. It would be nice to see more wood on the "wood" steering wheel. I hope Acura don't make this boo boo again on the 3rd gen X. |
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| sterling08 |
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Originally posted by LionSpeed
Since we're on the "wheel" subject. What is up with the lower center area (see pic) of the wheel. It's too small to fit even a smallest hand, looks retarded if you try to drive it with 2 fingers, & (IMHO) it could have used 2 inches lower. It would be nice to see more wood on the "wood" steering wheel. I hope Acura don't make this boo boo again on the 3rd gen X.
yeah - I agree with your lower center comment. I think they were perhaps trying to mimic the look/shape of the center stack ? If you look at the center of the wheel, its got that similar 'V' shape that the stack has. If that's what they were doing, form over function was a bad choice. :(
I dont mind the wheel driving around town, its just on long stretches of highway, I was just used to holding/steering from the bottom half of the wheel. |
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| sterling08 |
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Originally posted by LionSpeed
Most definite it can be fixed or replaced. The real question, is it going to prevent the faulty design/fit & finish from happening again.
yeah - good point. I would have just hoped that they would have put a little more thought into areas that they knew (or imagined) would get more wear/use.
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Originally posted by LionSpeed
You get the picture right?
yes. :( |
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| cybulman |
I agree that little triangle is just a "design element".
For men it may be a vaginal symbol...just like they make shampoo bottles and and fragrance bottles for women with phallic symbols.
As you can guess, I am in the marketing of cosmetics and their design, advtg., PR biz!
Cy |
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| LionSpeed |
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Originally posted by cybulman
I agree that little triangle is just a "design element".
For men it may be a vaginal symbol...just like they make shampoo bottles and and fragrance bottles for women with phallic symbols.
As you can guess, I am in the marketing of cosmetics and their design, advtg., PR biz!
Cy
Vaginal symbol huh? was reading this line, for a split sec, I thought you were an OB/GYN. :2: |
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| craniotes |
You know it's funny that we're now ascribing sexual overtones to the design of the steering wheel; not because I disagree with the assesment (as someone who also works in advertising, I know all too well that sex sells), but because perhaps this accounts for why my wife hates the steering wheel and I love it. ;)
But seriously, my wife is accustomed to the wheel in her old Accord and my Benz, which are both four-spokers -- she prefers holding the wheel square at the bottom on long drives, which needless to say is a tall order with the wheel in the X.
Regards,
Adam |
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| tophinator |
| I have to admit it takes some time to become comfortable with the steering wheel. Coming from my old Lexus I used to always drive with my hand at the bottom of the wheel. The difference is that the Lexus steering wheel was very loose and easy to move where as the X takes a little more effort. Besides I usually have both hands on there for "spirited driving" |
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| brydon |
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Originally posted by craniotes
You know it's funny that we're now ascribing sexual overtones to the design of the steering wheel; not because I disagree with the assesment (as someone who also works in advertising, I know all too well that sex sells), but because perhaps this accounts for why my wife hates the steering wheel and I love it. ;)
Maybe what "they" say about all women being a little bit bi is wrong then :D |
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| kims MDX |
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But seriously, the wheel is round and it's wrapped in leather. Unless you've all got huge hands and really short arms, I'm at a loss as to why it would be considered uncomfortable.
One of the few negative review comment I read on the 08 MDX was regarding the steering wheel and its lack of girth. Upon taking delivery, I have to say I understand the comment.
I'm not large (5'8", 150#), but the steering wheel feels both skinny and especially slippery to me. There seems to be no tactile sense of the wheel being secure in my hands during maneuvering. The leather feels less like leather and harder and less "grippy" than any other leather wheel I have experienced.
My solution is a perfectly color matched gray leather Wheelskin (no commercial relationship to me) that I laced onto the factory wheel. Good girth for gripping, and far less slippery feeling to the hands. |
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| LionSpeed |
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Originally posted by kims MDX
My solution is a perfectly color matched gray leather Wheelskin (no commercial relationship to me) that I laced onto the factory wheel. Good girth for gripping, and far less slippery feeling to the hands.
Sounds tacky. Try wood steering wheel. You will love it. Around $400-450. Plus you can also get the wood shift knob for matching. ;) |
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| craniotes |
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Originally posted by LionSpeed
Sounds tacky. Try wood steering wheel. You will love it. Around $400-450. Plus you can also get the wood shift knob for matching. ;)
Don't you mean "plood" steering wheel... ;) I've actually been considering getting one, though the cost is somewhat off-putting given that it's wrapped in the same plastic that the dashboard is. Looks nice, though.
Regards,
Adam |
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| kims MDX |
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Originally posted by LionSpeed
Sounds tacky. Try wood steering wheel. You will love it. Around $400-450. Plus you can also get the wood shift knob for matching. ;)
Its all in the eye of the beholder. In my view, there is nothing tacky about the Wheelskin product. It has a strong OEM look when carefully installed.
On the other hand, I've always questioned the splashing of high gloss wood grain (read that, "plastic") around the interior of an otherwise tastefully appointed automobile.
That's why the make MDXs in more than one color, I guess.
Kim |
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| victorp |
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Originally posted by Needsdecaf
Plus 2 on the wheel. It makes my hands numb after long distances.
I am very dissapointed in the long haul comfort of this car. I have found it very difficult to get comfortable without my bulky winter coat on...the wheel just does not come out far enough.
:(
My hands gets numb too even before one hour of driving and it helps when my steering wheel is above my chest or not directly toward my chest. |
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