dustbuster4

Between $4500 and $5000 total bill!

The body shop says that I should have my car back either Monday or Tuesday!

Thank God! I need a car to put all this shit into!











Type 'S' cams

New gauge pod

New rear lip (rear bumper was repainted) (front lip was also replaced by body shop [along with new front bumper])

New headers gaskets (including down pipe and pre-chamber) (but NO FUCKING HEADERS! :angry: )

New Fender (anyone need one?)

Plus various "other" replacement parts.


All I need is a good deal on a VAFC, then off to the dyno!

dajuice27

Aight Rick!!!! I'll be around when she comes home from the hospital, maybe gives us a reason to go to the track Friday night to see if she lost anything and to get you into the 13's since it is getting cooler at night.

civic4982

sorry mna, what's going on with your car? I havn't kept up...

dustbuster4

Thanks!

Here's the original thread: http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...threadid=80127

athlonxp

Hey Dust,

I don't know if you were serious when you asked if anyone needed a fender, however, as a matter of fact I do. Badly!!! As well as a rear bumper cover!!! If you could help me out that'd be great! And I'm glad your baby is almost there!!!

BTW, what is all this about your spring '03 body work? Are you going to get a body kit? I notice that you mentioned this but never understood what you really meant.

Alright. Peace,
James

Jamz

Good to hear your repairs are going relatively quickly

How are the header collection "issues" going?

Are you thinking OBX headers after all is done?

97Acura3.0CL

he would have had his obx headers by now but some one shafted him and i both :angry::angry: angry: we need to get his guy. who was the one that said he was going to make a special trip after work to see where this place is at? im pissed i want money and hey dust i need you help in where to start to claim this shit in small claims. let me know whats up and man hope the install is going smooth for you and how much were the type s cams? well looks like you got think going back together now and cant wait to see her when shes out of the shop. lets us know and take some pics when shes done.

dustbuster4

Actually, "they" were Comptech headers! :angry:

I've had pneumonia for the past 2 days and haven't followed through with the court stuff yet. I hope to file suit on Monday or Tuesday.

97Acura3.0CL: Send me what you have on this guy, and I'll add it to what I'm collecting. I've been advised not to post any progress on this site, and will continue to contact you via e-mail.

My address is hoover6479@msn.com



James (athlonxp): The fender is for sale. It's the driver's side front fender and it's unpainted. $50.00 shipped. The body work I'm referring to is having all of the dents removed from my car, then having the entire car repainted. Also, I'll add a WW front lip, WW side skirts, and a carbon fiber hood.

Jamie: I think I'm going to get the OBX headers and get some custom piping configured.

SumkidwithaCL

Dust... please paint the hood... I dont wanna see that car ruined by a black hood!

dustbuster4

Yeah, definitely! I'll get it painted.



I just ordered the rest of what I'll need for the Type 'S' Cam install.

moforose3.0

damn rick, how much shit are you doing at once? dont fuck with this car once its done!!!

BLACKOUTCL

are you going to keep the same color?
hopefully you'll be back on the track soon and awing the crowd

niedejb

Good luck with the renewal....gotta feel like waiting on christmas.

some1

One word....WOW!!!

I am very sorry to hear about all of this Duster. I haven't logged on hear for over 3 weeks (ever since school started, I've been so damn busy). But at least you're okay. I can't wait to hear about your progress, I'm sure you'll keep us all informed.

Acura Sensei

hey some1,
your avatar is too damn distracting.
what did you say?

some1

hahaha...thanks

dustbuster4

I just bought these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...864110269&rd=1

Time for some custom piping!

SumkidwithaCL

damn Rick, you're the shit on eBay... 536 positives and NO negatives!!

dustbuster4

I have at least 75-100 more transactions that were done "under the table" (meaning that the items didn't meet the reserve price, but the sale went ahead anyway) and I didn't get feedback for them.

I've bought most of the stuff for my CL on eBay!

MaCe

i bet it hurts to walk by all those boxes everyday dont it !! hahaha gunna be sweet when its done .... question for ya .. u had that special teflon coating or somethin over ur paint... u gettin that redone as well?? thats gotta add to the damage u should try and get the whole car redone

MaCe

dustbuster4

Yeah; I'm getting the dealer to apply the teflon after the paint cures. I just sent the claim for that on Wednesday.

dustbuster4

Now the damn body shop tells me that the CL won't be ready until Wednesday night or Thursday morning! :angry:

I had planned to install the rear lip and gauge cluster Thursday morning before the rain!

I think I need a garage!!!! Time to look for a new house!

niedejb

Like this one: (gratuitous intercooler shot)

:P

Feel free to use it anytime. Best investment I ever made.

dustbuster4

I'll be right over! Just leave the light on!

BTW: NICE "gratuitous intercooler shot"!

niedejb

I just insulated, panelled, painted and added another set of overhead lights so its ready.

Yes you heard right....dual over head lights (DOHL).

97Acura3.0CL

lol

dustbuster4

Got word today that she's ready!

Picking up the CL at 8:00 am!

I'll take her for a spin, then bring her home and replace the rear lip [gouges in it] and gauge cluster (clear panel) [big ass scratch in it since I've owner the car].

Headers are on their way (FOR REAL, THIS TIME)!

I am so fucking excited!!! It's been 3 weeks!

niedejb

Very nice...

You getting them from that theif or is this an additional order?

97Acura3.0CL

we want pics today after youpics the baby up. we want to see the job they did on it. put you lip on and get tht baby rollin! sounds good man i need a garage too to do my crappy work too all i have is the apartment covered parking spot, you should have seen me when i tried to paint the engine pieces, i used my neighbors parking spot before he got home and you can see a red square box from the tarp i laid down. oh well the landlord gave me shit for it but i told her to shove it since my shit in the house is falling apart, i told her to fix the shit i had wrong with the house first. why does she get pissed just for me working on my car in the parking lot? oh well

dustbuster4

Very anti-climatic. :thumbsdn:

First off, I'm very happy to have my car back.

BUT!!!!!!!!!!

The shop did a shitty job!!!

Paint is not that great! Hood is not seated properly! Various bolts, clips, etc are missing. There are several support brackets are missing from my bulkhead covers.

I've already spent $20.00 at the local Acura dealer, just to get some clips, so that the rear bumper won't flap.

I'm mainly pissed about the hood, the paint isn;t that great, and the hood does not look good (not flush) when closed.

I'm hesitant to take the car back, simply because I don't want to wait for the repairs (who knows how long it will take).

I can live with the paint; but I'm gonna try to realign the hood. I'll get the missing bulk head brackets installed.

Just really disappointed! :thumbsdn:

niedejb

Good money spent deserves satisfaction.

Where I work everyones the customer and they have to be happy regardless (fantasies I know).

Dont know what they can do but I'm sure its worth going back and discussing with them.

Jamz

Good to hear you got your car back Rick.....I'm sure you'll make it look great somehow

CLTypeR

HAHA Rick,

Too funny. I just got my green 97 back on Tuesday. And we both messed up our front ends within maybe a week of each other. However my HID's are missing :angry: , but I kinda expected that stuff to happpen. My paint is ok, however I don't have foglights or clear corners anymore. I think my hood is on right. Besides parts that should've have been sprayed and the missing HID's... I think they did a pretty good job.