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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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Cherish your CL

it's been 2 months since i sold my CL-S and i still miss it. enjoy these moments guys, the CL is a special car that only other CL owners can identify with. had it for over 8 great years. i am enjoying the new car (an Accord coupe 6-6), but my CL will always have my heart.


i also still have some parts from the CL. some new that never got installed, and some used so check for a thread in the black market soon.


drive safe fellas and thx to those who have helped out along the way
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SG81
it's been 2 months since i sold my CL-S and i still miss it. enjoy these moments guys, the CL is a special car that only other CL owners can identify with. had it for over 8 great years. i am enjoying the new car (an Accord coupe 6-6), but my CL will always have my heart.


i also still have some parts from the CL. some new that never got installed, and some used so check for a thread in the black market soon.


drive safe fellas and thx to those who have helped out along the way
Hmmm... H&R Sport Springs... How much of a drop for both F&R?
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 03:17 PM
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damn straight brother! I'm on my 2nd CL....the RL just wasn't doing it for me
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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Hmmm... H&R Sport Springs... How much of a drop for both F&R?
i think it was about 1.75" in front and about 1.5" in the rear. there was 2 versions made (2 different part #'s). the first version had a bit of rear sag. i believe they corrected it with the second version

mine had the rear sag, but also had subs in the trunk



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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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damn straight brother! I'm on my 2nd CL....the RL just wasn't doing it for me
honestly, if i lived somewhere that didn't snow, i would def buy another lower mileage one. the snow/salt is a killer
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SG81
it's been 2 months since i sold my CL-S and i still miss it. enjoy these moments guys, the CL is a special car that only other CL owners can identify with. had it for over 8 great years. i am enjoying the new car (an Accord coupe 6-6), but my CL will always have my heart.


i also still have some parts from the CL. some new that never got installed, and some used so check for a thread in the black market soon.


drive safe fellas and thx to those who have helped out along the way
Originally Posted by SG81
i think it was about 1.75" in front and about 1.5" in the rear. there was 2 versions made (2 different part #'s). the first version had a bit of rear sag. i believe they corrected it with the second version

mine had the rear sag, but also had subs in the trunk


How much do you want for them (if you're parting them out of course); let me/shoot me a pm.

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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Richkid1102
How much do you want for them (if you're parting them out of course); let me/shoot me a pm.

Thanks
sorry man, i thought you were just curious about the drop. the springs are gone. only thing left in my sig is the Comptech axle backs (great condition). also have a couple new, still sealed parts: IAC valve, 2 front ball joints and 6 new NGK spark plugs. might have more parts, i'll check tonight
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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I need that comptech ASAP pls pm price

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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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sorry man, i thought you were just curious about the drop. the springs are gone. only thing left in my sig is the Comptech axle backs (great condition). also have a couple new, still sealed parts: IAC valve, 2 front ball joints and 6 new NGK spark plugs. might have more parts, i'll check tonight
No worries
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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same here i sold it in june right before i started new job and now i miss it but for the most part i miss the supercharger whine...

i may buy another one and use it as daily we'll see but this time it has to be ABP on black
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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sorry to see you go. post a pic of the new car!

The snow/salt isn't a problem with a winter beater
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by AustinTaper
damn straight brother! I'm on my 2nd CL....the RL just wasn't doing it for me
What year RL did you have before?
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by aznboi2424
What year RL did you have before?
'05. It was a nice car, just not as fun to drive.
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 10:05 PM
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That's why I haven't seen you learking as much on here as I used to, used to see your comment on lots of threads on here. Nice X-CL, how does the new accords compare to the CL? Whats the pros/cons?
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by gnuts
sorry to see you go. post a pic of the new car!

The snow/salt isn't a problem with a winter beater
thanks Andrew. you're right though, a winter beater would've def helped keep the CL younger longer, and i thought of keeping the CL as a second or beater car, but i have no where to park it. i'd get killed with parking tickets if i parked it on the street

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That's why I haven't seen you learking as much on here as I used to, used to see your comment on lots of threads on here. Nice X-CL, how does the new accords compare to the CL? Whats the pros/cons?
hey man, it's good to hear from you again. ya, i've lurked here and there, but haven't been into modding like i use to...gotta spend the extra cash on other stuff now.


the Accord is pretty nice. compared to the CL, it's very similar actually. 1st thing i noticed is how much bigger it is than the CL. it also feels quicker and has a lot more torque, but i miss the 'driving experience' the CL has.

pro's:

-accord is more roomier
-feels more solid on the road or highway at higher speeds
-interior is a lot nicer then the CL
-gas mileage is a lot better
-the higher torque feels good
-navi is easy to use, xm radio and factory system is better than i was expecting

con's:

-CL rear end looked amazing
-better driving feel w/ the CL. just felt more sportier
-not as rare as the CL. see a few accords daily
-the accord is missing things the CL came with like HID's, side mirror tilt when in reverse, power passenger seat, fold down arm rest in the back seat
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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here's a couple pics (it's still stock though)












and checking some wheels:


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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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Just say no to those wheels.

and its funny looking at the shifter.
its huge!!!
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 11:29 AM
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Just say no to those wheels.

and its funny looking at the shifter.
its huge!!!
lol, i did pass on those rims.

i'll probably end up getting a set of Vossen's

and the shifter was weird at first. i still have the TL knob from the CL. might see if it fits, but i have gotten use to it now
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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Glad I kept mine lol. I like the style/stance of the Accord but it doesn't have the soul the CL has. The interior like you said is nice though.
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 11:42 AM
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yeah, dont know why Honda couldnt use a shorter one from like the TL...?
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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I was undecided on getting a new car (life is great without payments); It was either that or go boost...

The car is a different animal under F/I... more like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Whine
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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new Car Looks Great! you Should Have Parted Out Some Of Your CL Parts.

I See A Lowered Accord Near Me That Looks Nice! You Like colors That Show The Grime!
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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God Im so jealous that you guys up north can get the white Accord with black leather
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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congrats on the new car! didnt know you sold the cl.
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by AustinTaper
'05. It was a nice car, just not as fun to drive.
Hmm interesting. I always said that the 05-08 RL would be my replacement if something happened to the CL. But then again I haven't driven it yet.

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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:22 AM
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Hmm interesting. I always said that the 05-08 RL would be my replacement if something happened to the CL. But then again I haven't driven it yet.
IMO the pre-MMC RLs are great looking and have an amazing interior, but they are a very boring drive.
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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Agreed, great car for a family cruiser but the lack of a 3rd pedal was something I missed. That and all the 60 year olds driving the RL was making me feel even older than I am
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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God Im so jealous that you guys up north can get the white Accord with black leather
lol, the white on black was the only coupe in 6 speed i could find. it would have been either black/black or white/black anyway

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congrats on the new car! didnt know you sold the cl.
thanks man! fawk, your avi! love the NSX!

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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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i really like the RL's too, but i still can't bring myself to buy an auto car. now if it came with a clutch,



Also, i put up an FS thread in the black market with a few parts.

-Ground wire kit
-IAC valve
-Ball joints
-Coil pack
-Spark plugs

(all new)
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 12:40 AM
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I already only have 2 pedals in the CL so that doesn't bother me. I just want to try out that SH-AWD and laser cruise control. I drive like a 60 year old anyways.
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 02:39 AM
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Seen this Accord in person it's so mint. The 8th gen 6-6 coupes are pretty much modern CL's. Throw some Vossen's on that and stance it out like this:


Ouff
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 07:56 AM
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I came from a 2G RL before I got my 370Z and then CL-S.

It is a good car and SH-AWD really works. The car feels smaller than it really is. I didn't have the A-Spec suspension so it was a bit soft. The main problem is that SH-AWD robs power through a lot of drivetrain loss. You had to run the engine pretty hard just to get the car moving decently, which really affects your mileage. Highway mileage was pretty good at 25+ but city mileage could drop it down to 16.

I had an 05 MY and it developed a lot of issues common to that first year. If you ever want to get one, I would highly recommend getting a 06+.
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by azeezp13
Seen this Accord in person it's so mint. The 8th gen 6-6 coupes are pretty much modern CL's. Throw some Vossen's on that and stance it out like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRCagQWsklg

Ouff
thanks man! ya the accords in that vid are sick! oneday....


and nice CL...felt so good to see one again! let me know how you like the axle backs
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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I just wish the AV6-6 had an LSD.
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 09:48 PM
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thanks man! fawk, your avi! love the NSX!
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 12:54 AM
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Your right man, its just something about the cl. I have an 08 TL-S 6MT, modded heavy 05 base TL and I still use the cl-s as my daily.

Congrats on the accord btw.

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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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We were talking about our 2G CLs lol jk
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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Love it. Dumped 3k into mine to make her 6 speed with ported everything including heads. Love it even more
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