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07-31-2009, 02:47 PM
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07-31-2009, 03:36 PM
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I can attest to that, new bushings throughout (including trailing arms) upgraded sways, tower strut stiffer low springs, and adj dampening shocks. If I set them real stiff and go say hello to some twisties it's really fun. You can still tell the car is heavier than your civic or teg but it's doesn't feel anything like the stock ride.
My car may be slow but she'll turn =)
My car may be slow but she'll turn =)
My car corners like a dream
07-31-2009, 09:09 PM
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08-01-2009, 08:02 AM
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$17 is pricey? 
There's a $35 kit also
There's a $35 kit also
08-01-2009, 07:25 PM
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just inserts, but they're for all your mounts
08-04-2009, 12:14 AM
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Alrighty one of my friends dad is selling a 1997 Acura CL 3.0 Auto with 160k miles for 800 bucks.. The problems are as followed. The hood and front bumper need to be replaced. And the tranny is shifting hard into 3rd. Otherwise the car is in pretty good shape engine wise. What do you guys think or suggest? (i dont plan to daily it.. I just want to sell it ahead for more)
08-04-2009, 01:41 AM
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thinking of getting some brake upgrades since mine are starting to warp pretty bad and i already had them resurfaced a couple months ago..thinking of getting some Powerslot slotted rotors..my question is, DO I or SHOULD I get slotted rotors on all 4?? TIA.
08-04-2009, 07:54 AM
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Alrighty one of my friends dad is selling a 1997 Acura CL 3.0 Auto with 160k miles for 800 bucks.. The problems are as followed. The hood and front bumper need to be replaced. And the tranny is shifting hard into 3rd. Otherwise the car is in pretty good shape engine wise. What do you guys think or suggest? (i dont plan to daily it.. I just want to sell it ahead for more)
08-04-2009, 10:50 AM
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Its a 2100lb, rear wheel drive platform, with the ability to bolt in a ka24... how many ways can you say sleeper?
no. that thing would be a mean project.
Slotted/drilled wont do anything except chew up your pads quickly, especially if you go with ceramic pads. if your heavily tracking your car, id say go for it, but otherwise eh, i wouldnt bother.
as far as brands, im ordering new brakes soon, and ill probably go with some ebay no name rotors and Hawk HPS pads.
the 3.0 is notorious for transmission issues.. if you can find another replacement trans for cheap and can do the swap yourself, id say go for it. otherwise youll be looking to spend close to 3k on it in the next couple of months / year
I have a Bosch. i believe in them, they perform real well in cold weather as well.
no. that thing would be a mean project.
as far as brands, im ordering new brakes soon, and ill probably go with some ebay no name rotors and Hawk HPS pads.
Alrighty one of my friends dad is selling a 1997 Acura CL 3.0 Auto with 160k miles for 800 bucks.. The problems are as followed. The hood and front bumper need to be replaced. And the tranny is shifting hard into 3rd. Otherwise the car is in pretty good shape engine wise. What do you guys think or suggest? (i dont plan to daily it.. I just want to sell it ahead for more)
I have a Bosch. i believe in them, they perform real well in cold weather as well.
08-04-2009, 11:46 AM
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08-08-2009, 01:50 AM
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So just came across a steal locally.. some used tein s-techs for 100$, guy never put em on the car then sold them.. only thing is, there for the v6 platform. would that make a difference on my 4 banger? i assume there probably a bit stiffer, but is that all?
08-08-2009, 01:53 AM
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But you probably won't get your airbag to connect to the rsx airbag plugGreat deal, v6 springs will have a higher spring rate in the front, still should give you a deccent drop though, not sure if it will be even, but shouldn't be too bad
08-08-2009, 09:19 AM
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Okay so the only way for me to fix my bushings squeaking issue is to have them disassembled, lubed with the special lube and then reassembled and lubed again at a local tune shop, the estimated 4 hours of labor.
Should I buy another set of polyurethane ones, because mine could be ruined, so i'd have a new set on standby if they needed replacement (and i'd return them if i didn't need to change em) or should I just go back to stock bushings to guarantee that I don't still have the squeaking noise? Do you think If i have the PE bushings installed correctly that I will not have any squeaking?
Should I buy another set of polyurethane ones, because mine could be ruined, so i'd have a new set on standby if they needed replacement (and i'd return them if i didn't need to change em) or should I just go back to stock bushings to guarantee that I don't still have the squeaking noise? Do you think If i have the PE bushings installed correctly that I will not have any squeaking?
08-08-2009, 11:36 AM
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if u have the energy bushings installed correctly they shouldn't squeak
08-13-2009, 07:29 PM
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so i'm considering going lower, but in order to do that i want to roll my fenders. now my friend asked if i have any body fillers used on the fenders?? i have a 97 2.2 and i got no clue what body fillers are? my friend said it will crack if i do have body fillers..
i know some of you have had your fenders rolled so any help is greatly appreciated! thanks!
i know some of you have had your fenders rolled so any help is greatly appreciated! thanks!
08-13-2009, 10:05 PM
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anyone know if a 10 inch wide will fit on the rear of the cl?
i'm soo tempted, it's a staggard 9 and 10 inch both with an offset of +35, i'm thinking i'll probably need more negative camber and a lot of stretch, just wondering if it'll actually fit in the wheel well, most likely the fender lips will be cut off
i'm soo tempted, it's a staggard 9 and 10 inch both with an offset of +35, i'm thinking i'll probably need more negative camber and a lot of stretch, just wondering if it'll actually fit in the wheel well, most likely the fender lips will be cut off
08-14-2009, 05:38 PM
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if you go 10" id say 
to your wheel bearings.. but thats just me.
is 250$ a ridiculous price for getting my springs installed? i seem to not have the time to do it myself. considering the quotes ive gotten are 400, 500 and 475$ 250$ seems good to me, but should i keep shopping for lower?
to your wheel bearings.. but thats just me.is 250$ a ridiculous price for getting my springs installed? i seem to not have the time to do it myself. considering the quotes ive gotten are 400, 500 and 475$ 250$ seems good to me, but should i keep shopping for lower?
08-14-2009, 09:21 PM
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i like acura
