Can't tell if this is a Type S or not, but he's either at the front of the pack, or is the Pace car. Interesting.





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01'
Black/Ebony CLS

 

Whoever who says it is not a CL-S, he never saw a CL-S before. Sure it's a silver CLS.

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Bare Bone Stock Type-S. Plenty of accessories. PIAA 19169 to be installed soon.

[This message has been edited by soopa (edited 02-06-2001).]

 

Yeah it sure does look like a CL-S. Im not sure about the pace car thing though..he has his headlights covered? Extra venting? Does anyone know where this was taken?

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Tw1112
CL 3.0 '98 - Cleared bumper, hiper/piaa bulbs all around, PIAA 1700x fogs, and AEM CAI.

• My CL
• LA Autoshow
• SoCal Meet

 

oh shit!

 

HOT DIGGITY DAMN!



thats what we need, more exposure!


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- Kvit -
2001 CL-P Blue Sub 6
Polarg BlHybrid M-6 Road lamps
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...725&a=10358832

Club Events Moderator

 

Streetracing.org says this pic was taken at...

"High Performance Driving School

N.A.S.A (national auto sports assocation) had their High Performance Driving School on Feb 3rd and 4th at Sears Point California. This event was to teach drivers how to drive their car in high performance situations. If you want to drive your car fast (and should do so safely), then this is an opportunity for you. The street schools are held almost monthly and cost from $150 on up each day."

Article... http://www.streetracing.org/events/sears_point/020401/

(links to pics at bottom of that page)

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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red (Navigation)
PIAA 19173 Ion Yellow Fog Lights
Aftermarket Black Wood Trim Kit

 

 

Look at the competition...perhaps he was about to get lapped?

J/K

Hard to say considering the car wasn't "clean" as a normal pace car would be.

 

Well...I guess it really isn't about beating each other, even though you know everyone is in it for that, but rather for learning what your car can take. Look at the wrecked pictures...ouch.

I really would be interested in this, but if I crash my car, I would be in deep trouble. Are the normal rules/laws the same...like if someone hits you...their insurance pays?

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Tw1112
CL 3.0 '98 - Cleared bumper, hiper/piaa bulbs all around, PIAA 1700x fogs, and AEM CAI.

• My CL
• LA Autoshow
• SoCal Meet

 

No way, I think he was leading the pack You know those guy with the Lotuses were probably taking it easy (ugh yeah that's the ticket

Soopa; I just love those rims. Anyone have any ideas on what those things were??

Maybe i'll have some pics to go along with this when I go down to Texas World Speedway this weekend Better yet maybe i'll have some in car video to go along with the pics


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01'
Black/Ebony CLS

 

Yea, sorry guys. I don't think our CL-S... no matter how modified... is gonna hold a candle to that Yellow 911 Turbo thats about to blaze a trail right up our ass.

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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red (Navigation)
PIAA 19173 Ion Yellow Fog Lights
Aftermarket Black Wood Trim Kit

 

Yep i'd have to tend to agree with you there Soopa, probably why everyone is on the outside and he's got the inside lane :0 This is probably the 5th or 6th time he's lapped everyone



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01'
Black/Ebony CLS

 

Those rims sure look nice. They are SSR Competition. Quite light if I recall correctly. Tire Rack has them.

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Frank
01-S White/Parchment
Comptech Sways & Springs

 

I've never seen a pace car with a number taped to its side. Homemade-looking at that.

A question tho - Why is it that some folks must quote a post with a LARGE PICTURE that has just been posted? Please be kind and think of your slow connecting bretheren.

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"01" CL Type-S
•White\Black
•Comptech Springs
•Comptech Sways
•Navigation System
•Burlwood Shifter
•Guards+Fenderwell Trim
•Smokers Package
Pictures of My Ride

 

Damn! finally our cars in some competition to kick some butt :P

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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Cargo Net/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
AEM CAI once they decide to make the dame thing.
235/40/17's or 225/45/17's once I found out which one works for me.

gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

 

Let's go racing!!!!!

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01 Silver 3.2CLs

 

Hey Guys,
How did you get this picture already? This is my car at Sears Point on Saturday Feb. 3rd. The #21 you see on the door lasted only my first lapping session. It peeled back quickly and was replaced with white shoe polish on the rear side windows. I say this, because it means these shots were taken fairly early. My first lapping session was at about 11:00.
Yes, those are SSR wheels, with Kumho R compound track tires.
I have now run Laguna Seca and Sears Point in the CL-S. I am adding Buttonwillow on the 24th (probably) and Laguna Seca again on March 4&5. Anyone that has an opportunity to try some track lapping sessions/time trials should give it a shot. It is a blast!
Kevin

 

What were your lap times at LSIR??? Under 2:00?



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2001 CL-S "The Original Pimp Daddy Gold™"
a study in pimp daddy gold

 

don't think that is a turbo, I'd say it looks like a C4 or maybe even a C4 Cab...




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Astroboy out...
2001 Acura CL Type S: Comptech: Headers, filter, sways, springs, koni shocks, goodridge braided brake lines, full kicker system
1996 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo: H&R Springs and sways, Bilstein shocks

 

Kevin, What other mods have you done so far?


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01 Silver 3.2CLs

 

Droideka and Astro,
Laguna Seca was my first ever track event and I was driving on street tires not the Kumho's. I did not get under two minutes but did get into the very low two's. Best was 2:06 I believe. With the Kumho's, lighter wheels, and more experience, I will be looking to go under two on March 4/5.
Astro,
Good observation at Sears Point. The yellow porshce behind the Louts and the Boxter is a 911 cab. with hard top. There was also an 01' yellow turbo with factory race seats and custom rollbar covered in black leather (stitched with yellow thread to match the exterior) that was awsome. His car was in a different run group.
Kevin

 

Guess youre right porsche boy...

Faux Hardtop:



Kevin: NICE car. Be sure to take more pics at your next event. Anyone take any videos?

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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red (Navigation)
PIAA 19173 Ion Yellow Fog Lights
Aftermarket Black Wood Trim Kit

 

BUT THIS... IS a Turbo!!



Kevin. Knock this dude out and bring me his car if you see him again. I pay top dollar... couple hundred bucks right in your pocket

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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red (Navigation)
PIAA 19173 Ion Yellow Fog Lights
Aftermarket Black Wood Trim Kit

 

Kevin,

Several LSIR questions:



1. How did the CL-S handle the corkscrew? (8, 8A)
2. What was your speed into the corkscrew at turn 7?
3. Was that scary or what?
4. What top speed did you reach on the straight after turn 6?
5. Where you in SS or D4?

Thanks! Being in Texas I can only dream of driving at LSIR.

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2001 CL-S "The Original Pimp Daddy Gold™"
a study in pimp daddy gold

 

Droideka,
I intentionally left VSA on during my first lapping session to get a sense of areas that were going to challange the CL-S. The lower portion of the corkscrew 8a had the vsa light flashing. After turning it off for the rest of the weekend, the corkscrew was fine. However, when people missed the correct line on 8 it would cause them to apex to early at 8a. This resulted in their inside wheel dropping into the dirt spewing dirt all over the correct line of 8a.
I don't know my exact speed at turn 7, but you are climbing uphill between 6 and 7 redlining 2nd and sometimes having to go into third. There is a short braking zone between 7 and 8, so your speed at the top of the corkscrew isn't that fast.
I was in ss the entire time.
The fastest part of the track was between turn 11 and turn two. I remember seening 100mph going under the bridge at the top of the rise. It is blind on the other side with a very slight turn. The pucker factor caused me to lift and then brake usually way to soon. This is the same part of the track where the C.A.R.T cars on running 180-190mph during qualifying and braking so late it is sick!!!
Kevin

 

Mods include: comptech springs,sways,headers,koni shocks,porterfield R4S carbon kevlar pads, braided lines,custom brake ducting,custom CAI (similar to "golden ram air")SSR wheels w/kumho track tires. Recaro SRD seats with 5 pt. harnesses are ordered.
Kevin

 

Could you inform as to the porterfield R4S carbon kevlar pads and the brake ducting? Give it up, any and all info PLEASE!

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"01" CL Type-S
•White\Black
•Comptech Springs
•Comptech Sways
•Navigation System
•Burlwood Shifter
•Guards+Fenderwell Trim
•Smokers Package
--> My Car

 

what would you like to know? I am very pleased with the combo R4S pads and braided lines. The pads are available at Porterfieldbrakes.com 949-548-7783 The braided lines come from comptech/goodridge. Let me know if you have specific questions.
Kevin

 

KevinM,
So the most important question, overall how well do you think you did. How well did the CL-S do? How'd it feel? Strong points, weak points?

andy

 

AndyN,
I was pleased with my performance, but realize that I still have plenty to learn. The CL-S did very well, better than I expected. Even the SS tranny was ok. This was my first experience with track tires. They extend the cars handling well beyond high performance street tires (I run SO2 Pole Positions on the street). The car would benifit from a 500lb weight loss more than it would from and increase in hp. I'd like to see a limited slip transaxle and closer ratio gearing in the first four gears. As is, the car is still a hell of a lot of fun to drive on the track. If any of you have an opportunity to do some laps in your car - go for it!
Kevin