So basically i have had my 01 cl for about 6 months, and have dreaded not getting the type s. But now i have a new outlook, and i want to make my cl my own thing, after all, it doesn't have to be a type s to be cool right? But there are some things i would love to know how to do, like how do put the type s speedo and dash bezels on my car. I don't like the plain black, the white faced are just cooler. And are their any parts that i should pull off a wrecked cl type s that would help me out? I have access to a wrecked cl tpye s, what should i pull out of it and put in my car?

 

From what i know the type s has different cams and a different intake manifold. You can buy a type s intake manifold for pretty cheap. I am taking my manifold off my type S anyway and replacing it with the 09-10 Acura TL manifold. I might sell mine once i take it off . As for the the speedo and dash bezel just do a search. The mileage will be off unless you have it changed.

 

Welcome to azine in side the car Im pretty sure there are only 2 things that are different the gauges and the type s shifter, as for turning the clp to a cls Im sure you will get your answer soon there are alot of guys on this site that will be able to help you

the gauges should just be a straight replacment but you could use your old gauges (with the old milage but its a little more complicated) but if thats what you want to do I can walk you through it

BTW if your going to the wreckers im wondering if you could pick something up for me and send it and ill pay you for it

 

the clp doesnt have perforated leather, the type s does but not worth changing that out really unless u get it cheap.

 

Really, whats the benefit of perforated seats

 

supposedly for heat problems in hot weather better airflow. I like the look of it too.

 

I don't really like the look of it, and I have the perforated ones LOL

 

The CL-S gauges are REALLY easy to swap. The physical gauges, not the entire cluster. You just have to pop each individual gauge face out (with the needle) and swap it out. I did it in about 20 minutes w/o DIY.

I had my interior wood painted with "nickle plate" to make them look like the 03 Type S, but ended up just doing them black after a while.

 

Also, jackcell,

is it a 6 speed?

Because I want some parts off a 6 speed that's being parted. Let me know...

 

if theres no damage to the motor take that and boom you got a type-s.

 

Id love that walk though on replacing the gauges and faces and such. As for the wrecked car, its my friends, and its got some heavy body dmg, but only slight engine problems. however, it wolnt crank. but he doesnt acutually think that it is a structual problem, but who knows. From what it sounds like though, there are not alot of differences, so why is there a 50 hp difference.

 

its 35hp difference. cl-p 225 cl-s 260.

 

However, There are really cool led gauges that the members here have made. You'd like those much better than the type s ones. Also, I have a type s shift knob for sale if you're interested.

 

why dont you do some mods that will helpp you keep up with the type-s. Its all about how much money you want to spend.

 

First you have to take the gauges out ( the hardest part) there 2 screws above the gauges to take the trim out, after those are off it pops out , but before it pops out completly you have to reach behind it and unplug every thing there 2 plugs on your left side for TCS and cruise control and I think 5 on your right for reset trip, clock, climate control your going to have to look and make sure you got them all.

After that you got to monover it out kinda tricky dont break it though. then the gauges there are 4 screws holding them on take them out then there are 3 plugs in the top disconnect them and its out

next to take the faces of first you have to pop the cover of there are clips all around it that you push in and pull the cover out (I wedged a butter knife in them to hold them you will understand when you see it ) I belive there is the clear cover and the black cover that has to come off

next is the needles be very carefull with these because you want to pull them straight off and not bend the pin behind them I used 2 spoon to pry them. after those are off then take you black gauges out and put the "white" ones in I say white cause there kinda gray any ways there are kinda glued so just be patient and pry evenly

then put it back together

when you have it all off I would suggest doing the led conversion I did blue here a pic


Oh and if you have a spare car I was wondering you could pick me up and send me the PRND5D4 etc thing that goes in the center console and illl pay you Please, I need it bad !!

good luck

 

all of those led's would annoy the hell out of me

 

There on switches I can turn them off and change the color I was just trying to show him the LEDs in the radio but thats the only pic I have


and there not annoying at all because there not pointed in your eyes when yoru in the front the pictures a bad angle

 

Still wondering if this car is a 2003 Manual trans....

 

WARNING : Use safety goggles when veiwing picture above.

I thought my LED's were bright

 

lol.

 

Id stay away from the type s shift knob and type s badging. I dont like false advertising.

 

+1

 

I dont tink its a 6 speed cause only the type s was a 6 speed correct me if im wrong

Check my car domain site I have dimmer lights as well

LMFAO

 

Right, but he said he had a wrecked type S that he could pull parts from. So I was crossing my fingers it was a 2003 manual. (fingers still crossed)

 

oh sorry my bad

 

I'd also be interested in the front grill inserts.

 

Yeah. sorry bout the delay. busy with school. It is a type s but a 2001. so auto

 

Im interested in the Type S Rims if he still has them. Can pay u thru Pay pal

 

Mr. Fluffy u have a Diy on doin the Radio and Center Console? If so can U Post or PM me the Link

 

Honestly Im not very good at DIYs but its pretty straight forward Im redoing my radio soon so maybe I will do a DIY if you have specific question I could anwser them

 

would like to knw What LED bulbs i will need(plus ne other parts needed) Is it pretty easy? Also i got a navi would that make a diff in Redin center console? Could i redo Navi lights?

 

its brighter than my xmas tree this year lmao... too much way too much

 

It is not to hard but plan on it taking at least a day and the thing about it is that you can f the radio very easly so you have to be careful

I bought

-100 5 mm leds off ebay for $5
-soder
-wire
-resiters

thats it but if you havent sodered before than it may be very difficult and I have no done a navi before but it should be very simuliar

BTW heres just pink

and heres a pic with it off


As I siad I can turn it off with the flip of a swicth and change change the color so if you dont like I can turn it off

but if you notice there is too much light coming the shifter because I lost my PRN D5 D4 shifter indicator so if anyone has one Please IM ME !!

 

seats they are stiffer. and look nicer imho, gauges definitely, exhaust from cat to mufflers, maybe too.. I think it is wider piping :-)

 

^ 2.25" vs 2"

 

I thought the piping was the same? well if your right im deff getting that 2.5 piping going when it stops snowing.