Got my springs and....
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Got my springs and....
I didn't know they were they same for the 99 TL through 01 CL. Is this correct?
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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by MikeN:
I didn't know they were they same for the 99 TL through 01 CL. Is this correct?
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I didn't know they were they same for the 99 TL through 01 CL. Is this correct?
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2001 Satin Silver Cl-S w/ NAVI
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by fender4:
yes the same; I went through the same pain, put them on. did you get the sways too?
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yes the same; I went through the same pain, put them on. did you get the sways too?
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No, I didn't get the sways yet. First, I want to see how I like the car with just the springs. I've heard the sways really make the car tight, which is not what I really want (another Camaro). I'm more of a "go fast in a straight line" kind of guy. And I certainly like a comfy ride.
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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
No Navi
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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 -- Competch springs on order!
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by MikeN:
I have an appointment at Jotech next Saturday, 17 March, 10 am.
No, I didn't get the sways yet. First, I want to see how I like the car with just the springs. I've heard the sways really make the car tight, which is not what I really want (another Camaro). I'm more of a "go fast in a straight line" kind of guy. And I certainly like a comfy ride.
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I have an appointment at Jotech next Saturday, 17 March, 10 am.
No, I didn't get the sways yet. First, I want to see how I like the car with just the springs. I've heard the sways really make the car tight, which is not what I really want (another Camaro). I'm more of a "go fast in a straight line" kind of guy. And I certainly like a comfy ride.
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Having done this installation quite a few times I can say that the ride though quite a bit tighter is without a doubt now in BMW territory.It is not bone jarring or harsh it is quite simply well controlled without any undue nonsense.If you have driven a good sports car that is what it is like,tight and firm but surprisingly comfortable.Jens
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1992 mazda Miata lowered with Eibach springs KYB AGX adjustable struts Sparco racing buckets 4 point safety harnesses Momo steering wheel lo profile headlite system with PIAA superwhite bulbs Custom audio system Custom gauges Jackson racing supercharger with header and Greddy cat back exhaust and a ton of other stuff 2000 Honda Civic on APEX coilovers Full Alpine Audio system factory fogs with Piaa bulbs Catz ZETA headlamp system tinted custom taillites and on and on
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1992 mazda Miata lowered with Eibach springs KYB AGX adjustable struts Sparco racing buckets 4 point safety harnesses Momo steering wheel lo profile headlite system with PIAA superwhite bulbs Custom audio system Custom gauges Jackson racing supercharger with header and Greddy cat back exhaust and a ton of other stuff 2000 Honda Civic on APEX coilovers Full Alpine Audio system factory fogs with Piaa bulbs Catz ZETA headlamp system tinted custom taillites and on and on
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Jens Heydel:
Having done this installation quite a few times I can say that the ride though quite a bit tighter is without a doubt now in BMW territory.It is not bone jarring or harsh it is quite simply well controlled without any undue nonsense.If you have driven a good sports car that is what it is like,tight and firm but surprisingly comfortable.Jens
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Having done this installation quite a few times I can say that the ride though quite a bit tighter is without a doubt now in BMW territory.It is not bone jarring or harsh it is quite simply well controlled without any undue nonsense.If you have driven a good sports car that is what it is like,tight and firm but surprisingly comfortable.Jens
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Alex
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Got my comptech springs yesterday. I am getting them installed today. I am letting Jotech do them over in Garland. I hope they don't f-up my car. Have an apt. at 3:00. They told me that it would take about 2 hours or so. Quoted me $200 plus tax. I can't wait to put them on, I just hope I do not regret it later.
Am I going to need an alignment after the new springs go on?
The papers that came with the springs say, "Sport Springs Installation Tips CL/TL/Accord" I guess they will fit all 3.
Am I going to need an alignment after the new springs go on?
The papers that came with the springs say, "Sport Springs Installation Tips CL/TL/Accord" I guess they will fit all 3.
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That would be with both springs and sways installed.Jens
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1992 mazda Miata lowered with Eibach springs KYB AGX adjustable struts Sparco racing buckets 4 point safety harnesses Momo steering wheel lo profile headlite system with PIAA superwhite bulbs Custom audio system Custom gauges Jackson racing supercharger with header and Greddy cat back exhaust and a ton of other stuff 2000 Honda Civic on APEX coilovers Full Alpine Audio system factory fogs with Piaa bulbs Catz ZETA headlamp system tinted custom taillites and on and on
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1992 mazda Miata lowered with Eibach springs KYB AGX adjustable struts Sparco racing buckets 4 point safety harnesses Momo steering wheel lo profile headlite system with PIAA superwhite bulbs Custom audio system Custom gauges Jackson racing supercharger with header and Greddy cat back exhaust and a ton of other stuff 2000 Honda Civic on APEX coilovers Full Alpine Audio system factory fogs with Piaa bulbs Catz ZETA headlamp system tinted custom taillites and on and on
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by sneakypete:
Got my comptech springs yesterday. I am getting them installed today. I am letting Jotech do them over in Garland. I hope they don't f-up my car. Have an apt. at 3:00. They told me that it would take about 2 hours or so. Quoted me $200 plus tax. I can't wait to put them on, I just hope I do not regret it later.
Am I going to need an alignment after the new springs go on?
The papers that came with the springs say, "Sport Springs Installation Tips CL/TL/Accord" I guess they will fit all 3.</font>
Got my comptech springs yesterday. I am getting them installed today. I am letting Jotech do them over in Garland. I hope they don't f-up my car. Have an apt. at 3:00. They told me that it would take about 2 hours or so. Quoted me $200 plus tax. I can't wait to put them on, I just hope I do not regret it later.
Am I going to need an alignment after the new springs go on?
The papers that came with the springs say, "Sport Springs Installation Tips CL/TL/Accord" I guess they will fit all 3.</font>
$74, only went there because they had the alignment specs for 2001. Other shops should have them by now.
Do you own a couple of restaurants??
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by fender4:
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Does'nt anybody sleep on this board
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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
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No Badges
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 -- Competch springs on order!
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ACME sucks!
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From: Euless, Texas
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by sneakypete:
Got my comptech springs yesterday. I am getting them installed today. I am letting Jotech do them over in Garland. I hope they don't f-up my car. Have an apt. at 3:00. They told me that it would take about 2 hours or so. Quoted me $200 plus tax. I can't wait to put them on, I just hope I do not regret it later.
Am I going to need an alignment after the new springs go on?
The papers that came with the springs say, "Sport Springs Installation Tips CL/TL/Accord" I guess they will fit all 3.</font>
Got my comptech springs yesterday. I am getting them installed today. I am letting Jotech do them over in Garland. I hope they don't f-up my car. Have an apt. at 3:00. They told me that it would take about 2 hours or so. Quoted me $200 plus tax. I can't wait to put them on, I just hope I do not regret it later.
Am I going to need an alignment after the new springs go on?
The papers that came with the springs say, "Sport Springs Installation Tips CL/TL/Accord" I guess they will fit all 3.</font>
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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
No Navi
No Badges
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 -- Competch springs on order!
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Just got back from Jotech. When I left I asked them if I was going to need an alingment. They said no, but as I was driving away I noticed that my car was not driving as straight as it was when I broungt it in. It kind of feels like the steering wheel is a noch off. Gonna need to take it in for an alignment. #1 I cannot stand to feel like my steering is off #2 I don't want to fry my tires before their time.
They did a good job. Took them about an hour and a half. They did, however, rip the leather/pleather on the top of the rear console. They are going to pay for a new one. Said they would order one from MacDavid on Monday. The mechanic was very embarassed and appologetic about the mistake. No biggie, as long as he gets me a new one quickly. And yes, I did get it in writing.
Drives pretty good. Not bumpy at all, and it looks 100% better.
Oh yea, $200 even. No tax!
They did a good job. Took them about an hour and a half. They did, however, rip the leather/pleather on the top of the rear console. They are going to pay for a new one. Said they would order one from MacDavid on Monday. The mechanic was very embarassed and appologetic about the mistake. No biggie, as long as he gets me a new one quickly. And yes, I did get it in writing.
Drives pretty good. Not bumpy at all, and it looks 100% better.
Oh yea, $200 even. No tax!
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Absolutely get the car aligned!!You can rest assured the toe setting on the car will be way off.Camber should not be an issue with Comptech springs.But get the car aligned or else you will quickly wear the tires out.Jens
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1992 mazda Miata lowered with Eibach springs KYB AGX adjustable struts Sparco racing buckets 4 point safety harnesses Momo steering wheel lo profile headlite system with PIAA superwhite bulbs Custom audio system Custom gauges Jackson racing supercharger with header and Greddy cat back exhaust and a ton of other stuff 2000 Honda Civic on APEX coilovers Full Alpine Audio system factory fogs with Piaa bulbs Catz ZETA headlamp system tinted custom taillites and on and on
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1992 mazda Miata lowered with Eibach springs KYB AGX adjustable struts Sparco racing buckets 4 point safety harnesses Momo steering wheel lo profile headlite system with PIAA superwhite bulbs Custom audio system Custom gauges Jackson racing supercharger with header and Greddy cat back exhaust and a ton of other stuff 2000 Honda Civic on APEX coilovers Full Alpine Audio system factory fogs with Piaa bulbs Catz ZETA headlamp system tinted custom taillites and on and on
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ACME sucks!
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From: Euless, Texas
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by sneakypete:
Just got back from Jotech. When I left I asked them if I was going to need an alingment. They said no, but as I was driving away I noticed that my car was not driving as straight as it was when I broungt it in. It kind of feels like the steering wheel is a noch off. Gonna need to take it in for an alignment. #1 I cannot stand to feel like my steering is off #2 I don't want to fry my tires before their time.
They did a good job. Took them about an hour and a half. They did, however, rip the leather/pleather on the top of the rear console. They are going to pay for a new one. Said they would order one from MacDavid on Monday. The mechanic was very embarassed and appologetic about the mistake. No biggie, as long as he gets me a new one quickly. And yes, I did get it in writing.
Drives pretty good. Not bumpy at all, and it looks 100% better.
Oh yea, $200 even. No tax!
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Just got back from Jotech. When I left I asked them if I was going to need an alingment. They said no, but as I was driving away I noticed that my car was not driving as straight as it was when I broungt it in. It kind of feels like the steering wheel is a noch off. Gonna need to take it in for an alignment. #1 I cannot stand to feel like my steering is off #2 I don't want to fry my tires before their time.
They did a good job. Took them about an hour and a half. They did, however, rip the leather/pleather on the top of the rear console. They are going to pay for a new one. Said they would order one from MacDavid on Monday. The mechanic was very embarassed and appologetic about the mistake. No biggie, as long as he gets me a new one quickly. And yes, I did get it in writing.
Drives pretty good. Not bumpy at all, and it looks 100% better.
Oh yea, $200 even. No tax!
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I hope they don't screw up my rear seat! I'm gonna tell them to take their time and do it right!
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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
No Navi
No Badges
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 -- Competch springs on order!
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Jens,
I would agree with you 100% regarding the feel of the CL-S after sways and springs. It is definitely tighter/tauter...more like 5 series IMO. Not bone jarring, but a definite firmness in corners and transitional maneuvers.
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Frank
01-S White/Parchment
Comptech Sways & Springs
I would agree with you 100% regarding the feel of the CL-S after sways and springs. It is definitely tighter/tauter...more like 5 series IMO. Not bone jarring, but a definite firmness in corners and transitional maneuvers.
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Frank
01-S White/Parchment
Comptech Sways & Springs
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