Finally Did It! Need Advise!
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Finally Did It! Need Advise!
Hey guys i just wanted to let you all know, after reading your posting for a couple of weeks i went and test drove the CL S-Type. What a car! I pick mine up on Saturday! My question is is ther anything i should lookout for when picking up my car! Is there any advise anyone could give me to keep it looking great? I think i would like to get some new wheels for ASAP! Any ideas?
Thanks to all you guys!
Thanks to all you guys!
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yeah, make sure that there are no scratches on your car and make sure that the sunroof doesn't squeek!...and ummm, if you want the front license plates off, take them off as soon as you can or else you'll end up with lots of lil chips and crap like that.
Did i forget anything?
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White/Ebony CL Type S with Navi...no mods until i get my tax return money.
Did i forget anything?
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White/Ebony CL Type S with Navi...no mods until i get my tax return money.
on bin laden
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Call up the dealer as soon as you read this and tell them not to put any extra screws through the front of your plate. Some dealers do this, and your car looks like shit when you try and take the front plate off. While you're at it, make sure they dont tag your car with any adverts ... hehe
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Black 2001 Type S
*Xephyr Cold Air Intake
*PIAA 19169 Road Lamps
*Acura Winter Mats
*Mudguards
*Mobile 1 Synthetic
*Rockford 500a2
*Pioneer 12" @ 400w (x2)
---Still 2 rims not scratched---
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Black 2001 Type S
*Xephyr Cold Air Intake
*PIAA 19169 Road Lamps
*Acura Winter Mats
*Mudguards
*Mobile 1 Synthetic
*Rockford 500a2
*Pioneer 12" @ 400w (x2)
---Still 2 rims not scratched---
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Check the door, hood, and grill alignment. Some have reported uneven gaps in those areas. Check the manufacture date on the driver door metal plate. If early or mid 2000 ask for all the service bulletins. Main one is to stop the sunroof booming noise that occurred at 30MPH with the sunroof open and windows closed. Mine had a problem with the molding around the rear windows on the inside.
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Number one rule in my book...no matter when the car comes in, go watch it being pulled off the truck. I was driving by my dealer at 4:30 am and this little punk was driving the cars off like he was Bo or Luke Duke. You'll never see the scratches or think to look until it is too late. Just my two cents worth...
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Connecticut law requires 2 license plates, so don't worry too much about the front plate frame unless you plan on breaking the law
......Take it for a quick drive to check for rattles, etc. You can also follow this link which has all of the CL Service bulletins. Make sure your car has none of these problems (rattles, sunroof squeek, etc) by printing this up and bringing it with you!
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/proble...servicemmy.cfm
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check rims, paint, and leather....when I went to pick mine up I found 2 scratched rims and a very small cut in the passanger seat. The dealer swapped those items with another car on the lot with no problem..
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if u are buying the brand new car..the car should not be any problem..everything comes pretty stnadard unless u add some option..wash the car often and maintainence often..the car will be as new as long as u own it..haha
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Along the same lines demand that they deliver the car to you w/no more 5 or 6 miles on the odo.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by BlackBeauty:
Number one rule in my book...no matter when the car comes in, go watch it being pulled off the truck. I was driving by my dealer at 4:30 am and this little punk was driving the cars off like he was Bo or Luke Duke. You'll never see the scratches or think to look until it is too late. Just my two cents worth...</font>
Number one rule in my book...no matter when the car comes in, go watch it being pulled off the truck. I was driving by my dealer at 4:30 am and this little punk was driving the cars off like he was Bo or Luke Duke. You'll never see the scratches or think to look until it is too late. Just my two cents worth...</font>
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2001 Satin Silver Cl Type S.
Comptech:Headers, Springs & Sways
AEM CAI
Muds
Wheel locks
35% Llumar metallic tint
My Car
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I agree with fbazakos, MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO HOLES IN THE FRONT! I think the car looks much more agressive without the license plate, but that is just my opinion. I say it's worth breaking the law over! 
g.
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'01 Silver::TYPE-S
::Navi/Spoiler::
::Comptech Springs::
(to be installed on
3/15/01)
::18x8ADR Enigma & Toyos
(ordered and on the
way!)
::35%tint all around
::type-s license frame
::Muds
::Acura Winter Mats
::Polarg M-6
(ordered and on the
way!)
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The link is not working can you repost it?
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by juniorbean:
Connecticut law requires 2 license plates, so don't worry too much about the front plate frame unless you plan on breaking the law ......
Take it for a quick drive to check for rattles, etc. You can also follow this link which has all of the CL Service bulletins. Make sure your car has none of these problems (rattles, sunroof squeek, etc) by printing this up and bringing it with you!
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/proble...servicemmy.cfm
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Connecticut law requires 2 license plates, so don't worry too much about the front plate frame unless you plan on breaking the law
......Take it for a quick drive to check for rattles, etc. You can also follow this link which has all of the CL Service bulletins. Make sure your car has none of these problems (rattles, sunroof squeek, etc) by printing this up and bringing it with you!
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/proble...servicemmy.cfm
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gosh, i must have nothing to do today because i've been on here all day but here is the link
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/proble...ervicemmy5.cfm
Enter the year, model, and make.
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White/Ebony CL Type S with Navi...no mods until i get my tax return money.
[This message has been edited by honey2001CL (edited 03-09-2001).]
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/proble...ervicemmy5.cfm
Enter the year, model, and make.
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White/Ebony CL Type S with Navi...no mods until i get my tax return money.
[This message has been edited by honey2001CL (edited 03-09-2001).]
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A few people(including myself) have had the unfortunate circumstance of getting their Type-S stolen. If you don't want this to happen, and in the process have your paint scratched, you should consider removing it yourself with some dental floss and a hair dryer.
In my case, the top curve of the S broke off since the double-sided tape was more concentrated in the centre of the badge. Some idiot tried to rip it off by hand, so I was lucky not to get any scratches.
In my case, the top curve of the S broke off since the double-sided tape was more concentrated in the centre of the badge. Some idiot tried to rip it off by hand, so I was lucky not to get any scratches.
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HEYHEYHYE..nice to see another type s owner here....
only one thing you should be aware of.watch out for the curb..dont scratch your rims...
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only one thing you should be aware of.watch out for the curb..dont scratch your rims...
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piaa 19169
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on bin laden
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you mean the emblem i hope ... jeez i read that and i thought your car was stolen.
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Black 2001 Type S
*Xephyr Cold Air Intake
*PIAA 19169 Road Lamps
*Acura Winter Mats
*Mudguards
*Mobile 1 Synthetic
*Rockford 500a2
*Pioneer 12" @ 400w (x2)
---Still 2 rims not scratched---
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Satin Slayer:
A few people(including myself) have had the unfortunate circumstance of getting their Type-S stolen. If you don't want this to happen, and in the process have your paint scratched, you should consider removing it yourself with some dental floss and a hair dryer.
In my case, the top curve of the S broke off since the double-sided tape was more concentrated in the centre of the badge. Some idiot tried to rip it off by hand, so I was lucky not to get any scratches.</font>
A few people(including myself) have had the unfortunate circumstance of getting their Type-S stolen. If you don't want this to happen, and in the process have your paint scratched, you should consider removing it yourself with some dental floss and a hair dryer.
In my case, the top curve of the S broke off since the double-sided tape was more concentrated in the centre of the badge. Some idiot tried to rip it off by hand, so I was lucky not to get any scratches.</font>
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Black 2001 Type S
*Xephyr Cold Air Intake
*PIAA 19169 Road Lamps
*Acura Winter Mats
*Mudguards
*Mobile 1 Synthetic
*Rockford 500a2
*Pioneer 12" @ 400w (x2)
---Still 2 rims not scratched---
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by LostOne:
Hey guys i just wanted to let you all know, after reading your posting for a couple of weeks i went and test drove the CL S-Type. What a car! I pick mine up on Saturday! My question is is ther anything i should lookout for when picking up my car! Is there any advise anyone could give me to keep it looking great? I think i would like to get some new wheels for ASAP! Any ideas?
Thanks to all you guys! </font>
Hey guys i just wanted to let you all know, after reading your posting for a couple of weeks i went and test drove the CL S-Type. What a car! I pick mine up on Saturday! My question is is ther anything i should lookout for when picking up my car! Is there any advise anyone could give me to keep it looking great? I think i would like to get some new wheels for ASAP! Any ideas?
Thanks to all you guys!
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I'm learning still! Sorry
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by typeR:
i would make sure it said type S on the back and not S type or you might be gettin a jaguar instead of an ACURA or even worse one of those hong kong knock offs
Originally posted by LostOne:
Hey guys i just wanted to let you all know, after reading your posting for a couple of weeks i went and test drove the CL S-Type. What a car! I pick mine up on Saturday! My question is is ther anything i should lookout for when picking up my car! Is there any advise anyone could give me to keep it looking great? I think i would like to get some new wheels for ASAP! Any ideas?
Thanks to all you guys! </font>
Hey guys i just wanted to let you all know, after reading your posting for a couple of weeks i went and test drove the CL S-Type. What a car! I pick mine up on Saturday! My question is is ther anything i should lookout for when picking up my car! Is there any advise anyone could give me to keep it looking great? I think i would like to get some new wheels for ASAP! Any ideas?
Thanks to all you guys!
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by gto2050:
Check the door, hood, and grill alignment. Some have reported uneven gaps in those areas. Check the manufacture date on the driver door metal plate. If early or mid 2000 ask for all the service bulletins. Main one is to stop the sunroof booming noise that occurred at 30MPH with the sunroof open and windows closed. Mine had a problem with the molding around the rear windows on the inside.
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Check the door, hood, and grill alignment. Some have reported uneven gaps in those areas. Check the manufacture date on the driver door metal plate. If early or mid 2000 ask for all the service bulletins. Main one is to stop the sunroof booming noise that occurred at 30MPH with the sunroof open and windows closed. Mine had a problem with the molding around the rear windows on the inside.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by BlackBeauty:
Number one rule in my book...no matter when the car comes in, go watch it being pulled off the truck. I was driving by my dealer at 4:30 am and this little punk was driving the cars off like he was Bo or Luke Duke. You'll never see the scratches or think to look until it is too late. Just my two cents worth...</font>
Number one rule in my book...no matter when the car comes in, go watch it being pulled off the truck. I was driving by my dealer at 4:30 am and this little punk was driving the cars off like he was Bo or Luke Duke. You'll never see the scratches or think to look until it is too late. Just my two cents worth...</font>
Welcome to the forum.
And congrats on the Type S Lostone, everything you need to know is in this thread.
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