Just a quick note to you CL P/S drivers who think the FWD feels kind of nose heavy and slow to respond. GET THE SWAYS!!!! Can't believe the difference: faster turn in, lighter steering, no more "bob & weave". Plus my dealer balanced my aftermarket rims correctly (after tire store f/ups) and this thing is tite!

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CL-S PDG, TR Typhoon Wheels, Comptech Sways, Solaris 9005, guards, nose mask, V-1 & remote.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...493&p=31386570

 

agreed.... the Comptech sways are definitely in the top 2 of mods available for this car. I can't decide if the (Insert manufacturer of your choice) CAI or Comptech Sways are the best.

 

Sways: the quiet mod that really makes a difference. You'll forget you have them because they're not in your face (or ear) like the CAI is. They really do make the handling feel the way it should be from the factory.

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Mike
2001 Satin Silver CL-S
Comptech headers, Comptech axle-back exhaust, Comptech sways, AEM CAI (Red), PIAA road lamps & high beams

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

 

where can you buy it (how much?) and how hard is it to put it in? if you paid for the installation how much did you pay for the labor? thanks for the info

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2001 Silver Nav CLS

 

Xenxon,

Go to www.autocarparts.com (Tim's Site). Good price and excellent services based on my experience thus far.

I had my dealer installed the sways and springs, along with an alignment for 350.

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Frank
01-S White/Parchment
Comptech Sways & Springs

 

I already liked the handling and power with my Toyos and light weight wheels.

I had the luck or misfortune of having 2 people pull in front of me after having the sways installed. I had one of these morons pull a left turn right in front of my bumper at 45 MPH, and had to do a full swerve into the adjacent street (good thing no cars were in the side street). With the sways, I just pulled around with a neat and tidy little slide and catch -- no problemo.

Highly recommended...


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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

 

I agree... they have come in handy in those situations.

BTW watch out for those buses out there...



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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.

 

I had the whole thing done at Park Ave Acura. The sways were about $295 or so, the install was about $70, don't have the invoice in front of me.

The sways are the best mod, I use them everyday to their fullest
I wouldn't mind a cai, but they just make too much noise so I just went with a k&n drop in.
I am still debating the headers, but most of my stints are traffic light to another light or 60, so I am not really in header rpm range. Now a pop-out screen with dvd player, hmmmm



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2001 Satin Silver CL Type S.
No Navi, PIAA 19169, Comptech Sways, Century Childseat, Mudguards.

 

Bought the sways from Tim also..... install was $130 at my dealer, which is a little high - Park Acura price $70!! Still worth it. Car should be like this from factory. Alignment (4 whl) was $89.

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CL-S PDG, TR Typhoon Wheels, Comptech Sways, Solaris 9005, guards, nose mask, V-1 & remote.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...493&p=31386570

 

where do these sway bars get installed on the car?

 

why cant you install sways yourself?

i really have no clue what goes into sway bars... or what the hold etc.

But they just seem like you could install em yourself.

Do ya need a lift or something?

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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red (Navigation)
PIAA 19173 Ion Yellow Fogs • Valentine 1 • Xephyr CAI

"Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute. That's relativity." -Albert Einstein

 

Soopa:

A lift makes life 10 times easier ... especially if you have springs lol.... Its pretty difficult to do without one unless you jack the car up on both side.....

Get cracking on that update for me LOL

Chris



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2001 Nighthawk Black CLS Type S - Xephyr Performance CAI, PIAA 19173(Yellow) Road Lamp Upgrades, Full Wood Trim, Spoiler, 1/4 Mile in 14.424@97.23 MPH Atco Raceway 3/10/01 Best GTECH Sprint 5.554/28/01 with Poobah watching Xephyr Performance Intakes

 

So Gary Force installed them? I wondered if they would installed the Comptech stuff.

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'01 CLS #4055 Red/Parchment-all the goodies

 

I'll get right on it Mr. 5 months to ship a whole 100 miles. lol

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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red (Navigation)
PIAA 19173 Ion Yellow Fogs • Valentine 1 • Xephyr CAI

"Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute. That's relativity." -Albert Einstein

 

Ill start counting now LOL hahahahah


Chris

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2001 Nighthawk Black CLS Type S - Xephyr Performance CAI, PIAA 19173(Yellow) Road Lamp Upgrades, Full Wood Trim, Spoiler, 1/4 Mile in 14.424@97.23 MPH Atco Raceway 3/10/01 Best GTECH Sprint 5.554/28/01 with Poobah watching Xephyr Performance Intakes

 

thx for the info guys

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2001 Silver Nav CLS

 

I hate to be a cheap ass, but I'm about to click the "buy" button on www.autoparts.com, is there any place cheaper or should I just friggin buy it now?




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

 

Dacat,

If you can find a place that's cheaper, go for it man! Else, just buy the damn thing already !

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Frank
01-S White/Parchment
Comptech Sways & Springs

 

I am yet to find a dealer who will quote me a sway installation for less than $230. Isn't the cost of everthing just doubled in the bay area? Anyone had a better deal from the dealer or had a reputable independant shop do the job for you? Please let me know. Thanks.

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01' CL-P Satin Silver
roof visor, fender trim,
winter mats, TL-S FOB, mud flap

 

Then dont go to a dealer.

Just bring her into a shop. Its not like typical dealers have anymore experience then mechanics at a reputable shop.

In fact... most dealers are stocked with unexperienced teenagers.

Park Ave Acura charges $75.00 for sway installation. So you should be able to find a independent shop or a dealer who will match that.

Like I said... I dont see how sway installation can be tricky if they have the right equipment.

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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red (Navigation)
PIAA 19173 Ion Yellow Fogs • Valentine 1 • Xephyr CAI

"Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute. That's relativity." -Albert Einstein

 

davo..............regarding Gary Force, they haven't out and out told me that the headers are OK with Acura. Steve (new serv. mgr.) says the new Acura rep is very cool and open minded regarding performance. Steve himself has a supercharged 5.0 Mustang and loves FAST, so I don't anticipate a problem when I decide to do the headers. I know you guys will tell me about the MM Act, but I don't want to have to deal with that. Just give me that good ol' FACTORY WARRANTY!!

 

I think I am gonna get it next week after I get my car back.

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2001 CL-S Satin Silver/Ebnoy

• Spoiler/moonroof visor/20% Tint
• PIAA 19173/19170
• Mobil 1 Oil/Oil Filter
• X-Pel/Upgrade Cup Holder
• Clifford G4 Solaris Remote Start Car Alarm
• AEM CAI/Denso Iridium Spark

On its way: Comptech Sway Bar/Brake Line/WS Apexi Coilover/AEM Pulley