was a two man operation... took over 8 hours... We conducted several small "tests" to see if they fog up... its perfect

i took many many pics and will post instructions sometime this weekend.
Can someone recommend some good bulbs for the turn signals and the small M-4 type bulbs directly underneath it??? I tried the Polarg bulbs, but it doesn't look good. It's kinda like an "unnecessary" bluish color. I want something to match my HID...

BTW, was anyone at Fry's Electronics in San Diego today (2/21)? in the parking lot i saw 5 CL's!!! just wondering if anyone from this forum was there... If someone was... did you see my car?? How do you like the lights??

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2001 CL Premium w/ Navigation (purchased 4/01/2000)
Satin Silver, Black interior

-Comptech sport springs
-18x8.5" Altstadt/Zivell Speed alloy wheels (+41mm offset)
-225/40/ZR18 Pirelli P-7000 Supersport (front)
-225/40/ZR18 Pirelli P-Zero (rear)
-Cleared lights!
-Polarg M-4 road lamps
-APC 9005 hi-beams


1994 Honda Civic EX
0-60 in 4.26 days

 

One question, why did it take 8 hours?

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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
Comptech Springs
Custom AEM CAI

 

U cleared the back lights, cuz that would be nasty on a silver CL.

 

well, we were unsure of where all the bolts and stuff were... With instructions, it shouldn't take too long... maybe about 3-4 hours worth of labor...
either way though, you have to let the units sit overnight for the silicon to dry. Its actually recommended that the silicon be set alone for 24 hours, but with a light application, its hardly even 6-8 hours that you have to wait for it to dry.

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2001 CL Premium w/ Navigation (purchased 4/01/2000)
Satin Silver, Black interior

-Comptech sport springs
-18x8.5" Altstadt/Zivell Speed alloy wheels (+41mm offset)
-225/40/ZR18 Pirelli P-7000 Supersport (front)
-225/40/ZR18 Pirelli P-Zero (rear)
-Cleared lights!
-Polarg M-4 road lamps
-APC 9005 hi-beams


1994 Honda Civic EX
0-60 in 4.26 days

 

He cleared the front lights.



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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
Comptech Springs
Custom AEM CAI

 

nice. well at least you cleared them. i'm jealous. help me with mine! also, m-12's are too blue, i already tried. they are too dim also.

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'01 cl-s blk/blk :: comptech headers, comptech springs, comptech sway bars

[This message has been edited by so cal type s (edited 02-22-2001).]

 

ould the rears even be cleared????




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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

 

no.


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'01 cl-s blk/blk :: comptech headers, comptech springs, comptech sway bars

 

Have you tried Polarg M-14s (12v 21/5w) for the turn signal?

I bought those for installing someday ...

I dont know why but the M-4s are bluish in the center..so i used them on the interior instead; but M-6s are totally a different story

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- Kvit -
2001 CL-P Monterey Blue, Parchment interior
Polarg BlHybrid M-6 Road lamps
Polarg/PIAA bright white interior lights *bling bling*
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...725&a=10358832
Club Events Moderator

[This message has been edited by KavexTrax (edited 02-22-2001).]

 

Was this real difficult to do? Where did you get the instructions from to do this?

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01 3.2 CLS Non-Navi
San Marino Red
Tinted 35% all the way

 

Mine just fogs a tiny bit....but you cant see it. But the clear lights look sweett.

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NightHawk Black CL-S
Black Interior
Clear Headlights
Nokyo Halogen Bulb Artic White
Coming Soon: AEM Cold Air Induction

 

heyyy you'll where can i find goood instrutions????

 

I had them, but i cant find it.



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NightHawk Black CL-S
Black Interior
Clear Headlights
Nokyo Halogen Bulb Artic White
Coming Soon: AEM Cold Air Induction

 

Look up the FAQ.


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- Kvit -
2001 CL=P Monterey Blue, Parchment interior
Polarg BlHybrid M-6 Road lamps
Polarg/PIAA super white interior lights *bling bling*
HP Quantum 28 -- 31% metallic tint all around
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=706725&f=0

Ferrari F355 Challenge Lap Times (Dreamcast):
-Motegi: 0'37"822 , sprint total 2'42"892
-Suzuka (short): 0'57"873
-Atlanta: 0'31"659

 

Thanks to some of the guys that had it done a while ago and gave me the instructions, I'll post it up...
Tools needed: hair dryer, silicone (clear or black), latex gloves, toolkit (screwdrivers), a wedge or something to keep apart the headlights, and a stick (but it should be as strong as a screwdriver that you don't mind getting sticky and messed up)
1) first take off all the screws, bolts, and about 10 clips on and under the bumper.
2) take off the bumper, there will be two things you need to take off:
a)the plastic piece on the top of the engine bay all held by clips
b)the actual bumper.. it's made of urethane so it can bend a little...don't worry just slowly force it out and remember to unplug the roadlamp lights out of the housing
3) now take off the headlights
a) first unsrew everything that's connected to the headlights (there will be a little metal piece that sits under the headlight that the bumper clips into that you will take off too.
b)unplug everything (highbeams, lowbeam plug, turn signal, and light under the turn signal
4)now we take apart the headlights
a)we use the hairdryer to heat up the factory silicone. heat for about 5 minutes. i found it easier to start with the rounded part of the headlight.
b)then pry it apart using the stick (like a flathead screw driver) Once you break through keep a wedge in there or even the handle of another screwdriver. Heat well and keep separating.
c)be careful with sticking the screwdriver deep because you dont want to scratch the chrome parts of the headlight
d)Wait 10 or so minutes to let the heated silicone cool so it wont get on the chrome parts cuz it'll strip the chrom paint. now take out the chrome piece BE VERY CAREFUL not to put finger prints on the chrome AND touching the sticky silicone. Wear latex gloves but be prepared to have 6 or so pairs because they get stuck on the heated silicone.
e)Pop out the orange piece and reassemble. be careful bout the silicone and fingerprints
f)In order to ensure a tight seal with the new silicone I suggest removing as much of the old silicone as you can. This is the worst part. Like getting chewing gum off of car seats but 100 times worse. Get as much off as you can because WITHOUT A TIGHT SEAL YOUR HEADLIGHTS WILL FOG!!
g) Once thats done fill in all the tunnels with new silicone and put the pieces back together. Let sit for a night and put everything back on.
h) to avoid putting it on and seeing that they fog on the road, fog test it in your bathroom with a steamy shower and duct tape the holes. If it fogs then you have to reseal.
good luck for whoever chooses the mission. I'll tell you its defintely worth it. any questions feel free to email me.

 

Exactly why everyone on this forum should have the stickers.

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* 2001 Acura CL Type S * Blk/Blk * Navigator * Spoiler * Moonroof Visor * V1 *
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