I must say, I am damn proud of this car. I bought a 97 3.0 about two months ago, and I am in love. I have a '94 Galant, which I think is more fun to drive, but this CL is so sexy and comfortable. I'm trying to sell my Galant for 1000-1200, and I plan on putting that towards upgrading my CL. I have never been into cars really, but my CL has sparked this new interest for me. So, I am admittedly a n00b, but I hope to really get into this hobby and start turning heads after a few months.
Forgive me if I ask some stupid questions every now and then, I am starting from nothing.. keep that in mind. I have been reading these forums since a little before I bought my own, but sometimes old posts just don't give you the answers you're looking for.. especially for someone who knows basically nothing about cars.
I would die to have a car like nippon's, but that is far in the future I suppose.
My CL was sold to me as "Pewter", but I'm not sure if that's the real name for my color? I'm looking into a drop, some wheels, and a front and rear lip. At least to start with.
Well, this was mostly to introduce myself to the forum, but any suggestions or feedback is greatly appreciated.
If you had a person to mentor, I am your guy. I'm starting from square one, but I have big hopes and much ambition.
Good day to all you, and I hope to contribute to this fine place for years to come

 

welcome

dont worry, you'll be modding by the time this thread dies..

 

3.0? meh. Thats left to other 3.0'ers to deal with.

so for now, this 5spd'er welcomes you

-Alex

 

yet another priceless avatar

 

Welcome...

 

im 5spd too, but congrats man

get some pics

 

I was thinking the same thing....LMAO!!!! I almost didnt recognize hime..lol

 

Well, I was only in the market for an auto. I deliver pizzas when I'm home from college, and I find myself driving enough with my knees as it is already (eating, drinking, smoking, using a map, checking addresses, etc.)..

One question: Under my glovebox, there is this small white cylindrical fan that makes a lot of noise half the time I drive. I've unscrewed all the casings around it and sprayed it with some grease, but it won't stop squealing. Any ideas? I think it may need some tightening, but I'm not sure if/how I should do that.
Any help?

 

ROFL

ok alex wtf is up with you? it seems to me that you have a phone fetish...

 

as said to everyone, welcome to the cult, and the color you have is probably primrose...

 

the guy before you who owned the car went trigger happy with turbonators

I dunno. Wilp is the mecca of knowledge for 3.0's.. he'll probably chime in soon and tell you whats up

 

Welcome fellow 3.0 owner.

There's one thing I and every 3.0 owner want you to remember, 3.0's > 2.x.

 

Well us 2.3ers will be driving long after you on our 1st tranny!!!!

So put that in your pipe and smoke it! lol

 

Well I'm about to hit 100k and my tranny hasn't failed me yet. *knock on wood* lol

 

3.0>2.x

and Welcome to the cult

Don't worry about people flaming you, it will happen, but most of us are very knowledgable and helpful, just search, and try to ask educated questions is all we ask. Asking for clarity is one thing, asking something that has been asked in 200 threads is another. We will have fun with you, just take it in stride, and enjoy your quest to make your 3.0 great.

 

welcome to the board.
Yea u'll enjoy the CL for what it's worth and it's a great car to fall in love with. Others will love it too from all the head turns u'll get

Make that whip look nice, not rice

 

 

Well, I hate for this to be my first post, but I had to chime in since I'm in the same boat as shnee420. I just recently bought a 97' 3.0, and I love this car as well. I've been reading these forums for the last couple of weeks and am very glad that there is a one-stop place for info on this badass car. But for all you 3.0 haters out there, remember this, while your whizzin around shifting gears and shit, I'm getting head and twistin blunts in luxury....

I'll get some pics up shortly, still stock @ the moment but plan on doing some upgrades soon........

 

At least I'm not the only one doing those things with an automatic

 

Did we mention that 3.0's > 2.x?







Just checking...

 

3.0's > 2.X's

im at 164,000 miles on first tranny

 

Well I'm glad to be here, you all seem like standup folks
I'm already starting to get things rolling, what do you think of this package
I also have plans to pick up some clear corners, get a prokit, and whatever tint I feel I can get away with.
The tint law in MD is 35% I believe, but I think I'm going to go with the 20%. My friend has 20% and has been pulled over numerous times, never getting shit for it.

Still don't know what to do about this squealing fan.. besides turning up the stereo.

 

Welcome to the board...........................

 

The fan problem you are having sounds like a failed motor bearing. You may need to replace the "squirrel cage" fan. It is a real pain in the ass though. I had to do it in my Teg, and it sucked ass. I'm glad my 3.0, by the way which is > 2.x, has not had that problem. The squirrel cage will run you proll $300 at a dealer, but if there is a salvage near you, you can prolly get it for closer to $50 to $75. Good luck, and again, welcome.

 

I realize that link didn't work.
The package is 18" Motegi FF7 wheels
with Kumho Ecsta ASX tires




And thanks for the help ajtcl

 

ahh yes welcome and enjoy slap some mods on that biatch and away you go

 

No problem, I hope it helps. Oh, I forgot to mention. If you used WD40 as a lubricant to try and fix your fan... BAD idea. I tried that once and it worked for about a week. Then one day, I came home and smelled something burning in my bedroom. My stand fan had seized and cooked the motor. The problem is that the WD40 cleans the grease out and then the bearing failes completely. Good luck bro.

 

Hahaha....higly true and yes....i'm a 3.0 owner also. I'm basically in the same boat as you. I just got my CL and know some friends that have brought me into wanting to mod the car. I've got a lot of ideas and can't wait to do them! AGAIN WELCOME If you have any questions make sure you ask anyone.