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• Second Generation (2001-2003) CL FAQ Forum
  • Audio/Video Forum - For all Acura Models
    • A/V Forum FAQ - For All Acura Models
      

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• Tires, Wheels, & Suspension Forum
  

Tires, Wheels, & Suspension

Ideas and impressions
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177845

DIY Spring/Strut Install
DIY: Spring & Strut/Shock Install for 3.2 CL (with photos)
DIY: Spring & Strut/Shock Install for 3.2 CL (PDF printer friendly version)

Tires

Stock size: (CL) 205/60R16 OEM CL wheels: 16x6.5 w/+55 offset; (CL-S) 215/50R17 OEM CL-S wheels: 17x7 w/+55 offset

Aftermarket Upgrade (CL-S): 235/45R17 same approx diameter as stock, larger foot print, more traction, & better OEM wheel protection.

Aftermarket Wheel/Tire info

Wheels come in many different sizes making it difficult to say this will fit or that will fit across the board.
One thing is certain though, an offset lower than +42 on a wheel wider than 7.5” will likely rub your rear fenders if you are lowered.
Start a thread in the Tires, Wheels, & Suspension Forum if you are questioning a particular wheel’s fitment.

Rubbing Solutons
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178647&highlight=rolling+fenders
Buying wheels/tires that fit properly is the best solution.

RonJon Sport Design makes wheels specifically designed for Acuras.
See http://www.ronjonwheels.com/ for more info or PM rondog.

Exhaust Headers

FYI: AT applications will not fit a 6spd CL-S. However, 6spd applications will fit both models.

Informatives
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153613
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180590

ComptechUSA
Comptech provides a long time proven product for the CL.
Contact one of the Official Acurazine Vendors for special pricing,
or visit the Sponsored Sales & Group Buys Forum.

Other lower cost header solutions.

XS Power/SSautochrome
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179418
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180508

Megan
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177658

DC Sports
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179114

AlphaWerks
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131913

Cooling Modifications
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159037

3.5L Engine Swap
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179144
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86047

Exterior Modifications

Clearing/Painting Headlights
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69798

Tinting Taillights
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143691

• Second Generation CL Transmission Recall Q & A forum
  

Reasoning of Tranny problems...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104677

100k extended warranty...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80987

Cases and Investigations...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97169
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98260
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144782

Tranny FAQ...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146280

Tranny polls, links, and DIYs...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74275
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170731

The Almighty list of tranny replacements...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93352

Level Ten tranny...
http://www.levelten.com/

• Second Generation CL Transmission Recall Q & A forum
  

Reasoning of Tranny problems...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104677

100k extended warranty...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80987

Cases and Investigations...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97169
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98260
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144782

Tranny FAQ...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146280

Tranny polls, links, and DIYs...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74275
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170731

The Almighty list of tranny replacements...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93352

Level Ten tranny...
http://www.levelten.com/

Everything you wanted to know about the CL but were afraid to ask
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139370

Resetting the Maintenance Light
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178269

Maintenance Schedule for Normal and Severe Conditions
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178269

DIY: AC cabin filter change (with photos)
https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/i-love-tattoos-but-just-wrong-107821/

DIY: How to install 2002 CLS road lamps on 2003 CLS - running lights foglights
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94153

DIY: 2nd Gen CL Door Panel Removal
https://acurazine.com/forums/audio-video-electronics-navigation-22/2nd-gen-cl-door-panel-removal-335272/

DIY: Making a Mesh Grille (with photos)
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170391
http://silverknight.clickhere2.net/grille.html

DIY: OEM Spoiler Install (with photos)
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85009

DIY: Auto Trans Cooler Install (with photos)
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64043

DIY: How to program the keyless remote (key fob)
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...d.php?t=127721

DIY: How to program Homelink with Rolling Codes
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...hreadid=121019

DIY: How to program Homelink with an older garage door opener
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95563

TSB: Warped Brake Rotors
http://john-perry.com/acurazine/docu..._tsb_01017.jpg

TSB: Seat-Back Panel Is Loose or Detached
http://john-perry.com/acurazine/documents/seatback.pdf

Cheapest/Best Prices on OEM Replacement parts (read down the 1st page)
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179592
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/cheap-source-oem-parts-493739/

Retrieving the Radio code (Audio Unit Serial Number) (see page 6 and 7)
http://john-perry.com/acurazine/docu..._new_items.pdf

SRS indicator light warranty extension
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179416

2003 6speed Production Figures
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...8&page=3&pp=23

Differences between the CLP and CLS
http://www.geocities.com/gamesmgr/chod/acura/#Info10

Transmission Gear Ratios (Automatic and 6spd)
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173378

Where to get the OEM Service Manual/Owners Manual for the CL
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178375

Correct FCC ID for keyless remote (key fob) to work on a CL
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177779

Clean CL's DIY motor mount poly filling:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ht=motor+mount

Innovative Aftermarket Mounts threads:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...t=motor+mounts
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...t=motor+mounts

Acura 3.2 CL Trouble Codes:
http://www.troublecodes.net/acura/32cl.shtml

Acura Factory Trouble Codes (DTC's) (in pdf format):
http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SB/B03-010.PDF

How to: Brake lines threads:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118783
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182598
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143104

Pics of IACV - idle air control valve (Need to find threads on cleaning):
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...+control+valve
https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/goddam-its-hot-184758/

Jen's post on Tensioner Recall affected VIN's:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...nsioner+recall

TRILIGHTs steering wheel upgrade:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182300

dshearon's Non-Navi to Navi conversion thread:
https://acurazine.com/forums/audio-video-electronics-navigation-22/another-non-navi-navi-conversion-%2A56k-beware%2A-315484/

Ben Einstein's TL Adding Factory Navi to a Non-Navi Vehicle PDF:
http://home.comcast.net/~beinstein/NaviInstall.pdf

Dash LED conversion warning!!!
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183510

Hand brake adjustment (from jens):
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103612

6spd mods - clutch dampening device bypass, shifter cable bushings:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183560
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=184271

Fill Plug on the 6spd (pics and helms scans):
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188979

DIY 6spd Shifter Bushing:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...hifter+bushing

Honda Acura reformulated manual transmission fluid for 6spds:
https://acurazine.com/forums/cooking-dining-47/back-food-forum-185873/

DIY CLS Front Bumper Removal:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183710

6spd conversion on a 2G TL:
Discussion: https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/my-job-132196/
Pics: https://acurazine.com/forums/technology-16/anybody-have-sony-t616-132270/

2nd gen CL Changes/Differences from 2001, 2002, and 2003 model years:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ght=difference
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ht=differences
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=difference%2A
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=difference%2A
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=difference%2A

Low budget brake upgrades - Search for "Legend calipers" (NSX calipers work too):
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66189
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115693
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177834
https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/test-181612/

Resealing headlights:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179469

Programming The Keyless Remotes:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51087
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=190577
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-problems-fixes-70/key-fob-programming-question-455987/ (helms scan)

OEM TL fog light switch use in a CL with aftermarket Fogs:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=184401

Engine Torque Dampers:
https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/wallpaper-glue-solvent-185859/
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173429

Vtec Actuator / IMRC ( Intake Manifold Runner Control ):
About...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...1&postcount=18
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...5&postcount=23
Full thread about IMRC...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...highlight=IMRC
See it working here...
http://www.geocities.com/gamesmgr/chod/acura/#Driving6
http://wizardsworks.org/chod/acura/pics/faq/actuator.rm

Adjust External Temperature Readout:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109089

Using Meguires Plastx to clean Headlights:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=plastx

Wetsanding Headlight Lens Scratches:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ight=wetsanded

DIY Radio LED Retrofit:
https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/attn-angelcl-186556/

Purge Valve Solenoid Pics (if it ticks, you need to replace it):
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...light=Solenoid

Timing Belt parts - with pics of parts (105K maintenance):
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ht=timing+belt
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...highlight=105K
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2742596

DIY Fix the gap in your armrest:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187099

Tightening the Power Outlet Next to the Coin Tray:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...t=power+outlet

Acura CL owners manual online:
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...303MAINIDX.pdf

DIY Removing Emblem Gunk After Debadging:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188261

Camber Kit Install:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/184466/15

Header Torque Spec Values:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=190202

Mileage after gas light goes on:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183123

TL lip on a CL (CLTYPESLOW custom kit summer project):
https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/if-anyones-bored-will-provide-amusement-while-189897/

Trunk Emblem Badge Letter Placement Measurement Dimensions:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2693878

Installing a Type-S Intake Mmanifold on a Premium Model Engine:
https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/atrocities-taliban-read-187979/

In-Dash Radio Volume knob fix:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=190541

Replaceable Sway Bar End Links:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=191709

Headlight Ballast Install:
https://acurazine.com/forums/audio-video-electronics-navigation-22/tv-navi-possible-191816/

Headlight Helms Manual Scans:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...dlight+removal

DIY on how to switch out the center console's arm rest:
https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/show-next-weekend-191841/

SRS warranty thread:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179416

Rear View Mirror Leaking Issue:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...light=exploded

OEM pop-screws/plastic rivets cheap replacement:
https://acurazine.com/forums/audio-video-electronics-navigation-22/attn-streeteffectz-192746/

Here's a link to the 2G TL DIY Mod thread. Lots of info there also applies to the 2GCL

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/new-official-2nd-gen-tl-diy-thread-706083/

Remember, if you see a thread that should be included here, reply to this thread:

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=181138