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Old 06-28-2012, 08:38 AM
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I remember when I saw a similar interior setup on the 2G TL side. Do want.
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Old 06-28-2012, 10:43 AM
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Great minds think alike I was saving that for my final mod
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Yepp I saw a guy do something similar on the 3g tl side also if I remember correctly. I have a company I've always used locally in the past for all my upholstery needs with great pricing. I love the way it looks and hopefully would like to get it done eventually.
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Well I broke into the 12's on spray with my clutch slipping and letting out of the nitrous for a little in second gear. It was about 90-95 degrees out and very humid so I'm sure that didn't help at all. I ran a 8.32@86.92 1/8 and 12.81@110.04 1/4 with a 1.88 60ft. I only got to do one pass on spray and one n/a.

The n/a pass was horrible because I was feeling out the car to see how it reacted on the launch with slicks. I assumed I had a lot more time for passes than I expected so I didn't go all out. I launched the car at 4k and it bogged very bad the 60ft was a 2.07 lol 9.14@76.98 1/8 and 14.15@98.56 1/4.

I rented a dumb car dolly from uhaul and had huge problems loading the car on and off since I have the tl front lip. I had to use blocks to raise the car and make the ramps longer. I will never ever use one of those again lol. So that was very time consuming, we didn't end up getting to the track until like 8:30 at night. By the time I got my car in the staging lanes and they called for test&tune cars my first pass was at 9:54 and my second was at 10:56. The racing ended at 11:00 so I was shit out of luck.

I can always go again soon on a cooler night and a lot earlier this time so I can actually make some passes. All in all I was happy about how the car reacted. I didn't get any wheel hop at all. I learned I can launch the car basically off the 6k rev limiter and hook. I weighed the car and it was 3325 with a full nitrous bottle.

I know I can easily break 12.50's next time I go once I feel out the car some more and actually get to spray the whole pass without the clutch slipping. Especially if I have a new clutch and aluminum flywheel.

I forgot to bring the camcorder since I was in a rush and left it on the kitchen counter lol. I do have a cell phone video of my nitrous pass from my friend that was towards the end of the track. I will post that soon.

When I took my a spec wheels off I weighed them and my slicks just to see the weight difference. Here's a couple of pics from yesterday enjoy.






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(Copying from my other thread)
I went to the track tonight. I reached my goal on spray with the OEM slipping clutch and STOCK axles lmao! No need for traction bars or even has traction problems on slicks??? Slicks solve the problem period!!

I tried a few different things each run to see what works best, different tire pressure, different launch rpm, etc. Don't worry about my reaction times I wasn't paying attention to those. Here's one video N/A and two on spray. I will upload more pics and videos tomorrow, I'm tired so I'm going to bed. Enjoy!

N/A pass.
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Nitrous 12.5@112 pass.
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Nitrous 12.7@110 pass.
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(Copying from my other thread)
Thanks for all the kind words guys I really appreciate it! I'm glad to show you guys what these cars can really do when pushed a little further than people normally do!

This might sound crazy to you guys but I think it's safe to say I have the fastest full weight 03CLS6 in the united states with proof correct? There's only that one full blown cl tube chassis rwd drag car and that doesn't count lol.

I won't be going back to the track until I have a new clutch with aluminum flywheel, 255lph fuel pump, and up the shot to a 200. I'm going for a high 11 sec pass next!

I wasn't worried about my reaction times at all, I'm just glad I got to feel the car out more to see how it reacts and some more seat time at the track. Does anyone know if it's possible to remove the 6k rev limiter while the car isn't moving?

I know the trailer is dirty as hell it's been sitting outside for awhile, it gets the job done though lol. I used the da calculator on dragtimes and it says I should of went 12.20's at 113 corrected haha. You can clearly hear from the videos the clutch is very weak. One pass it actually slipped horribly so I just let out of it and cruised, I went faster than my N/A pass lol.


Here's a few pictures from my camera. I'm uploading more videos and my time slips soon. I'm still waiting on the professional pictures from the track.




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This happens almost two hours from now??


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I'm lost what do you mean lol?
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Ohhhh shit I didn't even notice that lol. I guess they have the date set wrong in the system.
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Fries requests that you go back and run those times again, seeing as they are invalid
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
Fries requests that you go back and run those times again, seeing as they are invalid
He's texting me right now about it busting my balls lol. I have until Sept 26th to go back or I lose the bets. I'm going to be honest N/A I'm going to need some work, perfect weather, and a few other things. It's going to be very hard to do.

I'm not going back at all until I have a new clutch and flywheel at the very least.

The OEM clutch can't hold good at all. Once I have those I can almost guarantee I will be even faster with just the new clutch and aluminum flywheel alone.
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Here is a couple of pictures the way my car currently looks today. I'm re powder coating the valve covers a new color, changing the tube seals, and adding another p2r gasket on the manifold to keep my plenums off the valve covers.


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Anyone know how to remove proof watermark from these pictures?

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I had these cell phone pictures on my computer and I just put them on photo bucket enjoy.




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One valve cover down, one more to go. I decided to powder coat it wrinkle red. I think it turned out great, actually better than I thought lol. I should have the rear one finished within the next day or two. I have all brand new seals and gaskets so everything is fresh once it's all back together. I'm still waiting on my friend to make the spacer between the upper and lower intake manifold.

The car has been apart for about a month and I kinda miss driving it ha so I should have it back together shortly. I'll keep you guys updated!



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nice love the way the valve covers came out.
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Originally Posted by clsallmotor01
nice love the way the valve covers came out.
Thank you I'll post more pics once it's all back together!
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Nice ass interior...did paint or wrap the trim?
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Nice ass interior...did paint or wrap the trim?
Thank you! It's bone stock other than the shifter and phone cord hanging from the headlight/turn signal switch lmao.
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ALL i can say is WOW

1st time seeing this thread ( found it on J32A )
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Originally Posted by 1foxbody
Thank you! It's bone stock other than the shifter and phone cord hanging from the headlight/turn signal switch lmao.
Yea i noticed after i posted that it was a chop, i was referring to the red interior, I'm thinking of doing of doing something very similar but in a different color :
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Originally Posted by AznWay
ALL i can say is WOW

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Oh okay thanks!

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Yea i noticed after i posted that it was a chop, i was referring to the red interior, I'm thinking of doing of doing something very similar but in a different color :
Yeah I want to do something similar when the time comes. I'm definitely going to do red. I love the way it looks. What color did you have in mind?
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I have a update. I ordered a few more parts for the cl a couple days ago.

Clutch masters stage 3 kit with aasco aluminum flywheel.

Csf custom aluminum radiator. Thanks to p diddy!

Red stuff brake pads front and rear.

Russell stainless steel brake line kit.

P2r intake thermal gasket. Two gaskets total and I'm adding a custom 1 inch aluminum spacer.

Tein super street coil overs. I bought them from a member on here cheap just to hold me over until I buy expensive ones.

I'm going to do the front caliper legend upgrade. While I'm at it I'm going to powder coat all the calipers and brackets gloss red. I think it will match the wrinkle red valve covers nicely and when I do the red leather interior upgrade in the future. What's your guy's opinion on that color?

I think that's it for now. I will post pics soon!

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Well I finally got it back together and lowered on coil overs.




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Looks good how much did it cost to get your valve covers painted I think I'm going to get mine done in gunmetal?
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Originally Posted by Stephen00TL
Looks good how much did it cost to get your valve covers painted I think I'm going to get mine done in gunmetal?
Thanks! $25 for 1lb of wrinkle red powder coat. We did them at my friends house in his garage. I'm going to buy my own powder coat gun kit within the next few days. I will save myself so much money in the long run. It's so simple.
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Originally Posted by 1foxbody
Thanks! $25 for 1lb of wrinkle red powder coat. We did them at my friends house in his garage. I'm going to buy my own powder coat gun kit within the next few days. I will save myself so much money in the long run. It's so simple.
Oh wow that will really make it easy for you
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Oh wow that will really make it easy for you
Yes it will. I've spent over $1000 in my lifetime getting different parts powder coated over the years. It's so easy to do at home if you have all the right stuff it makes me sick lol.
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What coils are you on?
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What coils are you on?
I'm pretty sure he bought then super street coilovers that were for sale in the black market. They were a pretty good price too
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looks like you and I would be a good race. interested in your nitrous setup though. pm me.
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Originally Posted by Stephen00TL
I'm pretty sure he bought then super street coilovers that were for sale in the black market. They were a pretty good price too
Yupp those are the ones I bought. I paid $300 shipped. I couldn't pass that deal up for the price. They ride great, in good condition, all the dampening works on all four, and no leaks! The only part I don't like about the tein design is the lower I go the more suspension travel I lose. I'm going to give them to my bro once I buy better ones. I still can't make up my mind which ones to buy amr, megan racing street series, function & form, d2 racing, or k sports. I'm leaning towards amr's if he can go lower on the price.

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looks like you and I would be a good race. interested in your nitrous setup though. pm me.
Yeah you make about the same amount of power? What do you want to know about my nitrous setup?

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Yeah I finally saw that thread literally after I got done doing my suspension but I'm still happy with the way mine turned out.
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Originally Posted by 1foxbody
Yeah you make about the same amount of power? What do you want to know about my nitrous setup?
Probably a little more then you haha. My turbo kit isn't installed yet though. I had to leave for school so i didn't have time to do the kit. these are my mods.

J35a3
CL Type S 6 Speed Transmission
AEM EMS Series 2 Standalone ECU
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P2R Throttle Body Spacer
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Mishimoto X-Line Triple Core Radiator for the S2000
Mishimoto s2000 Slim Fan Shroud
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AEM Digital Wideband
AEM Digital Boost Gauge
04 Odyssey Alternator
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HKS Mushroom Filter
Walboro 255lph fuel pump
HKS Oil Filter
Royal Purple HPR 10-30 Oil

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HKS universal IC piping kit
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Walbro 255 fuel pump
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Precision 1000cc injectors
P2R J37 Fuel Rails
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Vibrant Straight through Resonator
HKS Hi Power Muffler

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18x8.5 BBS CH-R Evo X MR Limited Edition
F2 type 1 coilovers
CT Enginnering Rear Sway Bar
4Piston BBk
EBC 13.2" Slotted and drilled rotors
EBC Yellowstuff Pads
Megan Front strut bar
225/40/18 General G-Max
Rolled and pulled fenders
Gutted
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Moog Endlinks
Custom Subframe Bushings

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17" summit racing 5star drag wheels
245/45/17 Hoosier Dot Radials
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^its a J36 stroker. I can't figure out how to edit my post on this forum so i had to write this in another post, sorry mods. haha
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Fox, I'm being lazy and dont wanna read through all the posts , what front lip is that and whered you get it and whatd you pay ?
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Its a 99-01 TL lip.
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actACCORDingly that's a very nice setup you have there! You think you'll make more than me on spray lol? I'm shooting for around 500whp on a 200 shot, give or take a little.
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I installed my clutch tonight everything went smooth except for the very last part. It will barely go into gear while the engine is running and the wheels still spin very slightly while the pedal is pushed all the way too the floor. My clutch must not be fully disengaging obviously lol. I came up with the idea to make my own rod coming out of the slave cylinder. I made it about a 1/4 longer vs oem. It helped slightly but not enough. I know multiple said to make sure to space it out but I don't get where they are placing the spacer exactly. Please help me with ideas or pictures. It will help me out a ton, thanks!!

On a side note enjoy these pictures of what a oem clutch on a 137 shot looks like lol and a few of the new setup!









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