L.A. Auto Show (OFFICIAL 2003 CL INFO & PICTURES)
#42
i love the new aluminum-looking trim and the clear taillights but that's about it. those new type-s wheels suck ass and the black hole foglights look ridiculous. and since i don't know how to drive a stick that doesn't matter to me at all.
#43
Not much to write home about!
I like the 6 speed & LSD...you can keep everything else.
Put the 6 speed & LSD in the 2001-2002 and then you have something. Looking forward to 2005 redesign.
I like the 6 speed & LSD...you can keep everything else.
Put the 6 speed & LSD in the 2001-2002 and then you have something. Looking forward to 2005 redesign.
#44
im so glad i wasn't looking forward to this...so bad...wheels suck...front end is the same, cept the painted verticle strips...rear lights suck...titanium trim sucks...shifter sucks...the ONLY thing i think is cool is the Type-S rim around the gearbox...after all this time and research, the '03 CL BETTER have a KICK-ASS tranny!!!
#46
The Good:
6 speed
HLSD (Acutally impressed Acura threw that in)
Brushed Aluminum Trim
Pretty nice stick
The Bad:
Rims...Ewwwwww
The butt is still bad
I would rather see fake foglamps then no fog lamps
The SoSo:
Blacked out headlights. Haven't decided If I like yet.
Well congrats to Shawn S and provench.
6 speed
HLSD (Acutally impressed Acura threw that in)
Brushed Aluminum Trim
Pretty nice stick
The Bad:
Rims...Ewwwwww
The butt is still bad
I would rather see fake foglamps then no fog lamps
The SoSo:
Blacked out headlights. Haven't decided If I like yet.
Well congrats to Shawn S and provench.
#48
Originally posted by soopa
please stop posting duplicate pictures.
all these pictures are on Page 1.
we have users on 56k thank you
please stop posting duplicate pictures.
all these pictures are on Page 1.
we have users on 56k thank you
Sorry bout that, when i first looked on page 1 they werent all on there...
#51
All 2003 CL models are powered by 3.2 liter, 24-valve, all aluminum, V-6 engines featuring the patented VTEC(TM) (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) system. The 3.2 CL's engine produces 225 horsepower and 216 lb-ft of torque, providing quick acceleration and effortless cruising. The CL Type-S delivers 260 horsepower at 6100 rpm, and 232 lb-ft of
no add'l horses ??????
no add'l horses ??????
#52
Originally posted by Nashua_Night_Hawk
No fog light or ther is fog lights.. to me as if it was fucked inside... I see a kind of reflective plastic deep inside....
No fog light or ther is fog lights.. to me as if it was fucked inside... I see a kind of reflective plastic deep inside....
By the way - no more HP and no body kit was a big let down for me ... not 100% pysched, but 95%
#53
Originally posted by Generationz
All 2003 CL models are powered by 3.2 liter, 24-valve, all aluminum, V-6 engines featuring the patented VTEC(TM) (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) system. The 3.2 CL's engine produces 225 horsepower and 216 lb-ft of torque, providing quick acceleration and effortless cruising. The CL Type-S delivers 260 horsepower at 6100 rpm, and 232 lb-ft of
no add'l horses ??????
All 2003 CL models are powered by 3.2 liter, 24-valve, all aluminum, V-6 engines featuring the patented VTEC(TM) (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) system. The 3.2 CL's engine produces 225 horsepower and 216 lb-ft of torque, providing quick acceleration and effortless cruising. The CL Type-S delivers 260 horsepower at 6100 rpm, and 232 lb-ft of
no add'l horses ??????
#54
Originally posted by provench
Perhaps there will be an option of real fogs?
Perhaps there will be an option of real fogs?
you have to keep in mind... Acura typically doesnt put "dealer installed options" on their show cars.
the RSX, which has optional Fogs/Bodykit etc... was shown without any options when it debuted in production form.
#55
Originally posted by soopa
very possible.
you have to keep in mind... Acura typically doesnt put "dealer installed options" on their show cars.
the RSX, which has optional Fogs/Bodykit etc... was shown without any options when it debuted in production form.
very possible.
you have to keep in mind... Acura typically doesnt put "dealer installed options" on their show cars.
the RSX, which has optional Fogs/Bodykit etc... was shown without any options when it debuted in production form.
#56
Originally posted by provench
Seriously guys - could they REALLY leave black holes in the CLS? If so I am gonna put some friggin road lamps in there from the 01/02 .... that would be stupid. Perhaps there will be an option of real fogs?
Seriously guys - could they REALLY leave black holes in the CLS? If so I am gonna put some friggin road lamps in there from the 01/02 .... that would be stupid. Perhaps there will be an option of real fogs?
#58
Originally posted by provench
By the way - no more HP and no body kit was a big let down for me ... not 100% pysched, but 95%
By the way - no more HP and no body kit was a big let down for me ... not 100% pysched, but 95%
Shawn S
#59
Hey guys - one OTHER big plus is the engine is the same with regards to mods ... so most likely that will mean 2 more years to have folks create mods ... and now with the 6MT folks might see more benefit to creating mods .... I want RES for my 6MT
#62
Re: Black Holes, and no fogs
One of the press releases states that they have made a new intake coming from the lower front. It is possible that they got rid of the fogs, and used one of the holes as an inlet. I hope not, cuz it looks pretty damn ghet-to!
#63
Originally posted by Shawn S
True, but we’ll be putting more POWER to the ground then the SLUSH-BOX ever dreamed of doing.
Shawn S
True, but we’ll be putting more POWER to the ground then the SLUSH-BOX ever dreamed of doing.
Shawn S
#65
Originally posted by BarryH
I don't think they'd drop the roadlamps and make fog lamps an option on a $30K+ car. More than likely, they moved them into the headlight housing ala M-B.
I don't think they'd drop the roadlamps and make fog lamps an option on a $30K+ car. More than likely, they moved them into the headlight housing ala M-B.
it seems as tho they just removed them.
they will either be a dealer installed option...
or the '03 simply isnt getting them just like the '99-01 TL.
you have to remember... it may be a 30k... but that doesnt mean its high end. heh
afterall... the 01-02 DOES have 5WATT ROAD LAMPS. lol
#66
Originally posted by Generationz
where is acura service?
if i could find the post id quote him i think it was something like
the new cl is...bbbiiimmmeeerrr!!!
where is acura service?
if i could find the post id quote him i think it was something like
the new cl is...bbbiiimmmeeerrr!!!
he was prolly referring to the blacked out headlights.
unfortunately, they dont look as good on the CLS as they do on the RSX-R.
and '01 owners could do this themselves if they wanted.
in fact, Ron @ SE offers this service for like $300 something. heh
#67
Is that REAL brushed aluminum interior trim?...or is it simulated plastic?
That rolling cover that covers the cup holder looks straight out of the storage cover in the civic...cheap!
That rolling cover that covers the cup holder looks straight out of the storage cover in the civic...cheap!
#69
Originally posted by Moog-Type-S
Is that REAL brushed aluminum interior trim?...or is it simulated plastic?
That rolling cover that covers the cup holder looks straight out of the storage cover in the civic...cheap!
Is that REAL brushed aluminum interior trim?...or is it simulated plastic?
That rolling cover that covers the cup holder looks straight out of the storage cover in the civic...cheap!
Simulated plastic.
Same crap that is in the Acura RSX and... non-premium package BMW's.
If you want this trim and you have an '01 or '02... Krylon makes a spray paint that matches it perfectly
#70
Originally posted by JZ
I do like the body colored grill guard and door handles(?)
I do like the body colored grill guard and door handles(?)
#71
Originally posted by provench
Did not notice the body color door handles - I like. If there was two things that were small that I did not like on my 01 CLS was the bowling ball interior and the silver door handles - Acura did good on both!
Did not notice the body color door handles - I like. If there was two things that were small that I did not like on my 01 CLS was the bowling ball interior and the silver door handles - Acura did good on both!
#72
THIS IS GOING TO BE SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want one sooooo bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shit, we'll in the low to mid 13's with all of the goodies
Manual
1st
3.933
2nd
2.478
3rd
1.700
4th
1.250
5th
0.976
6th
0.771
Reverse
1.846
1.846 / 4.008
Final
4.428
4.428 / 3.286
Manual
1st
3.933
2nd
2.478
3rd
1.700
4th
1.250
5th
0.976
6th
0.771
Reverse
1.846
1.846 / 4.008
Final
4.428
4.428 / 3.286
#73
Changes for the better:
- Acura logo on steering wheel
- On*Star functionality
- CL-P wheels are much better
- The black accents in the headlights.
- On*Star antenna really throws off the lines. It's surprising how something so small can do so much.
- I can't tell if it has any fog lights. Deletion of the fog lights is a bad move.
- Clearing the top of the back lights. They used to look more evil.
- The new Type-S rims are too fragile looking. I've always stood up for our rims when someone puts them down for one reason - They are solid and they look like they can support a car like ours. Almost every aftermarket wheel I've seen on a Type-S looks to thin. The new Type-S rims would be well suited on an RSX.
- Titanium trim - I think I like it, but I like the novelty of our black wood.
#74
Originally posted by JZ
I do like the body colored grill guard and door handles(?)
I do like the body colored grill guard and door handles(?)
#76
sorry i'm not feeling it. Next car will not be a 2003 CL.
I only like the 6-speed and the type s logo under the s-peed.
other than that, i think i even like my 2001 CL much more.
why the fuck did acura not put on nicer rims?
i mean, even though our rims scratched, they still were probably the best looking rims that came stock with any car under 40k
I only like the 6-speed and the type s logo under the s-peed.
other than that, i think i even like my 2001 CL much more.
why the fuck did acura not put on nicer rims?
i mean, even though our rims scratched, they still were probably the best looking rims that came stock with any car under 40k
#78
Originally posted by Paul
you crazy???? i think my CLP looks much better than the 2003s. The 2003s look like accords.
you crazy???? i think my CLP looks much better than the 2003s. The 2003s look like accords.
#79
Well, all I have to say is:
1. I like the updates to the exterior (PLEASE, some real fogs!)
2. I'm all for OnStar (at least for the first year when its free)
3. LOVE the 6 speed
4. Don't like the look of the antenna, but if it improves reception, hey!
5. Hand brake is great
6. Rear lenses...not sure. still undecided
7. Faux aluminum. NO GO in my book!
Other than that, nothing major here. I like the updates as a whole, but I'd only switch if I could get the 6-speed. Is it too late to pre-order??
1. I like the updates to the exterior (PLEASE, some real fogs!)
2. I'm all for OnStar (at least for the first year when its free)
3. LOVE the 6 speed
4. Don't like the look of the antenna, but if it improves reception, hey!
5. Hand brake is great
6. Rear lenses...not sure. still undecided
7. Faux aluminum. NO GO in my book!
Other than that, nothing major here. I like the updates as a whole, but I'd only switch if I could get the 6-speed. Is it too late to pre-order??
#80
Originally posted by Zapata
FOG LIGHTS!!!!! you people are talking about the fog lights. Look at the freaking gear ratios, this car will fly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FOG LIGHTS!!!!! you people are talking about the fog lights. Look at the freaking gear ratios, this car will fly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!