*** Official 2nd Gen CL Information Thread ***
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'08 MX5 GT 6spd.
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*** Official 2nd Gen CL Information Thread ***
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#2
'08 MX5 GT 6spd.
Thread Starter
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
#3
proffesion...axle breaker
Tranny Info.
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/
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#4
'08 MX5 GT 6spd.
Thread Starter
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/
#5
Senior Moderator
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/
Last edited by GreenMonster; 09-04-2009 at 09:33 AM.
#6
Senior Moderator
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/
#7
Senior Moderator
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https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=181138
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