NightHawk

The right muffler on my CLS was hanging a little lower than the left. I solved this problem by putting a metal hose clamp next to the rubber support and adjusting it with a screwdriver to the desired hieght. It was very easy and it looks perfect.

tuleman

Sweeet... I am going to try that. I am tired of arguing with the dealer about this.



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01 CL-S Black/Tan
Comptech Springs, V1

Technique

My left one hangs a bit lower than my right one, but I have been told by my doctor that this is normal.

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Silver CL-S w/ Navi, Spoiler, Wheel Locks, Trunk Tray, 19169, 9005
Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1-S Proxes on 17X8 SSR Competition Wheels (47.2 lbs lighter than stock wheel+tire setup)
G-Tech (Full tank of gas, 60F, VSA off, SS) - 5.94 seconds
V-1 Hardwired, Comptech Sways on order

tel1sps

Did you put the hose clamp from the muffler hanger to the body mounting point?
Or
Did you reduce the size of the rubber hanger by compressing it with the hose clamp?



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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
-Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Prolarg M-6 lamps
Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI

WebToker

[quote]<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by tel1sps:
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Did you put the hose clamp from the muffler hanger to the body mounting point?
Or
Did you reduce the size of the rubber hanger by compressing it with the hose clamp?

Ya, I would like more info ;-). Pictures would be great also.


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NightHawk

I compressed the rubber hanger with the hose clamp. I used #28 clamps, size range 1-5/16 to 2-1/2" Sorry I don't know how to post pics.

NightHawk

Well actually, it's kind of both because I attached the hose clamp right next to the rubber support. Then I adjusted it by tightening the clamp. So its attached to the body mounting point as well as the muffler. I hope this helps.

gto2050

Ha ha... LMAO.... I was thinking the same thing. On a serious note, I willhave to try that though because I have a low hanger as well. Right side.

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01 CL-S NightHawk Black/Ebony Bowling Ball Interior

tel1sps

Good job....
I have some stainless hose clamps in the workshop that I could use. Sounds like a better fix then bending the body mount or muffler hanger. If I had to pick one I would have told the dealer to bend the muffler side not to mess with the body. Acura obviously messed up with the welding point for the body side hanger to cause this problem in the first place. I was looking for a shorter muffler hanger to fix this problem (with no luck), but i'll try this until I do. Thanks for the info.....



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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
-Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Prolarg M-6 lamps
Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI

Wyle E. Coyote

Is this muffler-thing a problem with older or newer models? Mine seem to line up evenly. I bought my car in July 2000.


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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
No Navi
No Badges

Competch springs/35% tint/Wheel locks/Splash guards/PIAA 19169 bulbs/K&N 33-2178 air filter/Mobil-1 5W-30 oil & filter/Shine by Meguiar's/One scratched rim

tel1sps

I purchased mine 12/00.... I've heard this problem from alot of people on the list, don't know when they purchased.



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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
-Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Prolarg M-6 lamps
Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI

typeR

what about one of those nylon ties???

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'01 3.2 CL typeS
satin silver metalic
Llumar platinum plus
tint 20% all around

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'98 ACCORD V-6 sedan
16" coupe wheels
215/55/16 nitto's
20% smoke titanium
black chrome kit

NightHawk

I thought about that, but I'm not sure if they're strong enough. Also They might be effected by the heat of the muffler and may melt. I think metal is the way to go for a permanent and reliable fix.

typeR

my only thought there was might the metal dig into the hanger and cause rust???



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'01 3.2 CL typeS
satin silver metalic
Llumar platinum plus
tint 20% all around

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'98 ACCORD V-6 sedan
16" coupe wheels
215/55/16 nitto's
20% smoke titanium
black chrome kit

MyComptechCLS

this sounds like a good idea. i have one question before i do this. but isn't the hanger made of rubber for a reason, like to absorb the vibration.

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01' Silver cl type s
comptech headers,exhaust,

springs , sways, koni shocks, and brake upgrades on the way

MikeS 18

I tried this but my voice went up an octave and my better half doesn't like it...

My mufflers line up perfect! 'course my right eye is lower than the left.



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CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment/Nav, spoiler, door & fender guards, wood trim, PIAA 19169 & 9005, V1 w/remote, trunk & winter mats, no headers, no sway bars, no springs, no money!

Nashua_Night_Hawk

he he he ... I have one big one small... what shall I do ... I have to live with that, no body is complaining anways, never saw a petition about that .....

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Black, Ebony, 3.2 CL Type-S.
- Acura NAV.
- 3M clear bra (full front bumper, and side mirros)
- Wheels locks
- Mooonroof visor
- Splash guards
- Winter mats
- Trunk liner
- Acura Spoiler
- Valentine V1 Radar Locator
- HELMS Service Manual
- PIAA 19169 road lamps
- 03/19/01: Injen Polished CAI

NightHawk

I tried it. It's been several days now, There aren't any noticable difference in vibration or anything relating to noise. The only thing I noticedis that my muffler finally hangs on the same level as the other one. Regarding to it digging in to the metal and rust. If you do it correctly it doesn't rub at all. And if it did rub on the muffler support, it would take so long to rust out that hook part anyway that it would already be time to get a new muffler. My suggestion is just a possible solution to a common problem. You can take it or leave it, it's up to you.

BigPimpinCL

damn....ya'll got screwed....mine did da same thing...i was jus lucky it happened widin da first 2 weeks...my dealership took care of dat afta bout 48 hours of bitchin in person....good luck tho....

revangel

i didn't have to bitch, but my dealership made the left one as low as the right one. i wanted to bitch then, but i realized that it actually looks a lot better.

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2001 CL-S Satin Silver / Ebony Interior / Navi

Kevin

I'm having a tough time visualizing this clampm thing to fix it, anyone have a picture to go with it? Thanks all.

PS- sorry to bring up and old relic of a post.

rondog

iTrader: (1)

think its not strong enough? I'm using a plastic on of those zip ties that the cops use to arrest criminals when they are out of cuffs. Its held up for a while now. I'm sure the metal ones are stronger than you think.