I just got a small bonus of 1000 bucks, so I need to spend it on my car finally...here's what I'm thinking but I'm still not sure:

1. Sways + CAI + Springs (handling, performance and looks - a little of everything)
2. Amp + Subwoofer (need bass!)
3. Rims + Toyos/Nittos (plus maybe 300-400 bucks extra to pay for this) (looks and handling, performance if lighter than stock)
4. Sways + Toyos/Nittos (handling only)

I want to do them all, but which would you do first?

UGH! Can't decide, help!



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01 Silver CL-S, Navi, Spoiler
Retired: 94 540i

 

Tires and sways

(heck, what do I know...)


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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI

• Mud guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (48lbs less than stock)
• Kevlar/SS Brake lines w/Brembos?
• Comptech headers & sways
• Silver AEM CAI
• 9 coats of Zaino magic

 

DACAT...personally...id go with #1.
Get the sways, springs, and the CAI.
Wear out the shit rubbers, and get TOYOS later. I think thats the best overall thing.
Unless you like the performance now...which i thought was great when I first got my car....then upgrade your stereo.
But performance, get the Sways/Springs/CAI package. Just my 2 cents

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San Marino CLS, Ebony Interior, Custom red laquer trim, navigation, 5 TVs, PANASONIC DVD head unit, MBQUART sound system with 10 speakers (4 custom installed) 11 tweeters, 3 ROCKFORD FOSGATE Amps (1100, 2 x 800), 3 ECLIPSE Aluminum subs, 1 McIntosh amp, Solaris lights, 0% tint all around, Comptech exaust, custom installed Valentine 1, custom power rear sunshade, Comptech headers, AEM CAI, Eibach prokit, PIAA Hyperwhite Platinums, MM Wheels, TOYO TS1 proxy, and more!!!

 

Don't forget DVD Video on your Navi. http://www.streeteffectz.com

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* 2001 Acura CL Type S * Blk/Blk * Navigator * Spoiler * Moonroof Visor * V1 *
* Since 3/31/2000 *
* Road Warrior *

 

springs,sways,and CAI...

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Silver 01' Type-S w/all the trimmins
Acura loyalty
retired a 2000 TL and a 94' Acura Legend Coupe
Comptech Springs, axle-back exhaust,headers
AEM CAI
yellow bumper (fog lights) bulbs
Clear Headlights

 

Sways & tires.

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Mike
2001 Satin Silver CL-S
Comptech: headers, exhaust, sways; AEM CAI; PIAA road lamps & high beams

"Never underestimate the power of a dark CLown!" - Darph Bobo

 

Sways and Tires...

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Black/Black CL-S - 2-10" Subs

 

don't waste it on your car. ( unless you apply it towards principle reduction on your car note, assuming you have one ) invest invest invest. Someday you will really NEED that grand for something, and you will be glad you have it.

 

I would get it on Sways, SPrings, Upper Strut bar. And depending on whether or not your installation charges or extreme, or if you plan to do anything yourself, such as the sways and strut bar for install, you can still get the CAI and install yourself or the denso Iridium Spark plugs and install themyourself! I personaly dont want to change my tires until i get new rims since i only have 16's but in your case, if you plan on getting new rims in the future that can fit the same tires, then I guess tires are a possibility, but i agree with Nirvanaib in wearing out the stock tires first, or at least half way.

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01' CL 3.2 Premium.
Tan/Black
Neuspeed Strut Bar
Diamond Nicrome Limo Mirror Tint
Undetectable K40 w/t Diffuser
Kicker 12" Competition
Cleared Headlights
Custom Int/Ext Lights
Comptech Sway Bars
AEM CAI w/t Bypass Valve
Eibach Pro Kit

 

Go sways and Toyos.

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San Marino Red
Spoiler
Comptech Headers
Comptech Sways

 

#1 and call it a day

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Nick
01' Cl-S Silver/ Black W/ Navi and Spoiler
V-1 Radar Hard Wired, Limo Tint all around
Comptech Headers, Sways, Springs, and AEM CAI
I've got one of the CLS's from the fast batch.
Lead Foot!

 

Thanks a lot guys, judging from the votes so far, most people would change the handling first. I didn't mention "headers" because right now, I want handling more!

Okay, it's sways for sure. Probably best 300 bucks to spend.

Springs: I want them, but still can't decide between Eibach, HR, or Comptech. I want the level drop (not raked), plus dropping the car might limit my rim options later, so right now...pass

Tires: Yes, I'm tired of all the squealing like a stuck pig. If I get sways, I have a feeling my tires would squeal even more cuz they can't take it? (Don't know)

CAI: Only 200 bucks, tough to pass up! Have to read up more on these and which one to choose...

Strut Bar: Good suggestion! If this is cheap, then I can probably get Sways, Tires, and Strut Bar, an even better handling combination. Any suggestions? Anyone install one themselves?

Invest: Nah, I've been investing in tons of stuff, all losing money! Besides, I haven't spent anything on the car yet (except a V1 and PIAA's), I think it's time to splurge!

Rims: I want new ones so bad, but the rims I want are all expensive (I want good looking but light of course), damn! But eventually, I will have rims, (oh yes, it will be mine)

Amp + Sub: I can suffer without bass a bit for now...I'm deaf anyway from my last car!

Sways, tires, strut bar, I like it!
Maybe I can squeeze in the CAI if I can get the tires cheap enough, oh man I hope so...



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01 Silver CL-S, Navi, Spoiler
Retired: 94 540i

 

Install on the strut bar is easy as hell. Takes literallylike 5-10 mins. Just need a socket wrench and you are good. 4 nuts overall. And i did notice that when i added the sways, it put a hell of a lot more stress on the tires so you would need new tires, however, I would get the springs over the tires because right now im in that situation and the handling is wonderful. My next step is new rims/tires when i get themoney. But as far as handling upgrades, i love having teh sways/strut/springs all working together.

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01' CL 3.2 Premium.
Tan/Black
Neuspeed Strut Bar
Diamond Nicrome Limo Mirror Tint
Undetectable K40 w/t Diffuser
Kicker 12" Competition
Cleared Headlights
Custom Int/Ext Lights
Comptech Sway Bars
AEM CAI w/t Bypass Valve
Eibach Pro Kit
Denso Iridium Spark Plugs

 

Sways, tires, cai.... Until ya decide what springs to get

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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Polarg M-6 lamps, K&N filter #33-2178,
Comptech Headers, Sways, mufflers
Planning: SSR 17X8 Competition Wheels, Brembo Brakes.

 

What he said Well worth the money...

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2001 Black/Parchment Acura 3.2CL Type-S w/ Navi & spoiler
Current Mods: AEM CAI (red), Comptech headers & sway bars, Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires, 15% tint, PIAA 19169's, Infinity Perfect 12" subwoofer, Precision Power PC2600 amplifier, Monster Cable

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