I have read numerous modifications which are both expensive and will probably VOID the warranty.
Any suggestions for a cheap, ($500) modification to reduce 0-60 times?
Ernie

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Ernie

 

Sorry, raise the price, and add new (very light weight) wheels and sticky tires. They did more than the headers and intake for speed. They also reduce the strain on the engine...


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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI

• Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (50 lbs less than stock)
• Comptech headers & sways
• Silver AEM CAI
• 12 coats of Zaino magic
• Stainless Brake lines coming (Brembos?)
• V1 planned

[This message has been edited by EricL (edited 06-21-2001).]

 

Change the motor oil and autotranny fluid a lot. If you can afford it, use synthetics, Mobil 1 being a perennial favorite.

Change to DOT-legal drag semi-slicks. (~$500-$600)
Step up to truly lightweight wheels. ($2000+)
A 5-gallon bucket of traction compound to slather on your tires.

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051/LP/SR/LD/HH
Potenza S-02 Pole Position

The Reasonable Voice of Bias

[This message has been edited by DtEW (edited 06-21-2001).]

 

This is the best suggestion I've heard to improve 0 - 60.



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2001 Silver CL-S

 

get a zex nitrous kit and jet it to a 75 shot...it will definately be better that the slicks and u just take off the bottle when u got to the dealer!!

 

Can you quote one shread of evidence that shows synthetic fluids decreases 0 to 60 times. I sincerely doubt it!

 

CAI.... Cheap way.

I'm looking at light wheels myself right now. But they will cost ya $$$

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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 17X7.5 GT1 Wheels, Brembo Brakes.

 

I agree: Eric

Sell me your Comps !



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2001 CL-S Silver
Comptech Headers
Comptech Sways
14 % Tint
Viper 550 Alarm

 

Sorry Dtew, but the car lacks enough torque to need the street slicks and the traction glue stuff...I tried it. You need a new TC if you plan on using that. One that will raise the stall speed to about 3200...I don't think we need peak torque off the line...but more than 2100rpms...especially if you have the headers. I think the unsprung weight of the rims are the killer on the car too. Running 235/40/17 street slicks...I ran almost .8 seconds slower...due to the width of the tire and too much bite at the line. It slowed me down as I got to the 1/4 mile line.

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2001 Cl-S Black on Black with Navigation
Black Tint all around (15%~45%)
Weapon-R Dragon Filter
Weapon-R Coil-Overs
Koni Adjustable Struts
Comptech Sway Bars
Comptech Headers (hehehe...I got something for you drchang!!)
14.698 @95.977mph....Sears Point Raceway.I think I need a Level 10 Torque Converter!!
Yes, I know I'm going to hell for wasting gas on Civics....
My Peoples

 

Take yo resonator out, run a dryer hose to the front next to the grill. Total cost around 10 dollar.

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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter w/ J&J RAP CAI. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers,Springs,Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.Polarg m6


gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

 

also take out the jack, tools, and spare tire, out.

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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter w/ J&J RAP CAI. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers,Springs,Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.Polarg m6


gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

 

go on a diet

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'01 Black/Tan CL-S w/ Navi & spoiler
AEM CAI
Comptech headers, springs & sway bars
Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires
15% tint, Infinity Perfect sub/PPI amp

'97 Acura Integra LS

"It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning is winning."

 

I'm 5'9 120~125lbs. If I go on a diet Im gonna die.

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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter w/ J&J RAP CAI. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers,Springs,Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.Polarg m6


gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

 

haha me too, except i'm 5'7"

maybe it wasn't such a good idea

btw who's that guy that put sparco seats in his type s, and gutted the back seats? i think that's the most effective way...but defeats the purpose of a luxury car IMO...still pimp though, all he needs is a custom xs engineering turbo kit running at 20 psi

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'01 Black/Tan CL-S w/ Navi & spoiler
AEM CAI
Comptech headers, springs & sway bars
Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires
15% tint, Infinity Perfect sub/PPI amp

'97 Acura Integra LS

"It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning is winning."

 

Whoever said it was to decrease 0-60mph times?

If ERNIE was interested in low 0-60mph times, it wouldn't be much of a stretch to imagine that he's going to be doing more than the usual share of full-throttle jackrabbit starts and brake-torqued launches.

There is significantly more than "one shred of evidence" that frequent fluid changes and/or synthetics will help in staving off some of the wear that he will incur on his highly stressed engine and drivetrain.

I don't think it would be much of a stretch to imagine that people care at least a little about engine/tranny wear.

OTOH, if you only care about dropping your 0-60mph w/o any regard to wear and longevity, I have one word for ya: acetone. (Don't try it. I'm not even that sure it works with modern SFI systems.)

Very interesting observations, moo. If high initial bite is keeping a stock CL-S from reaching peak torque at launch, could lauching on a semi-slick surface help?

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051/LP/SR/LD/HH
Potenza S-02 Pole Position

The Reasonable Voice of Bias

 

Make your runs downhill. Free of charge and no warranty problems!!

Although, I'm sure the dealer would try to deny you warranty coverage even for this!!!

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Black/black CLS
Comptech headers, springs, swaybars
Koni yellows
Polarg M6 road lamps
Solaris Hi beams
Potenza RE730 225/45/17
Red AEM CAI
Denso Iridium plugs
35% metallic tint

 

I disagree with the comment about slower 1/4 mile time with the wider tires. I am running a Nitto 555 Extreme 235/45/17 on a konig wheel and this alone dropped my 0-60 to approx 6.1-6.2 from 6.6 on 0-60 with 97-98 trap speeds.

 

FWIW My CL-S is only 6 weeks old and has less than 1,200 miles on it. My son and I timed the CL and the best time I could get was 7.28, but he weighs 200 LBS--I should have kicked him out of the car. We decided to wait until I have 2500-3500 miles on it before another run (w/o him as a passanger).
He has a 2000 Mustang GT V8 and feels sorry for me--Yea right! Of course he recognizes the Mustang can't compare in quality and handling.
FYI I purchasd, NEW [OK so I am not so young :~] a 1960 Pontiac Catalina, Tri-Power (3-2s) with special headers and cam, 348 HP and 389 cu. inches. 0-60 times in the 5 second range and 1/4 mile times in the high 13s. Remember this car weighed over 4000 LBs and I had only a 3 speed stick.
Ernie


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Ernie

 

Good Lord

Then Put couple handfuls of change in each pocket sos' you don't blow away when you open the doors



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2001 CL-S Silver
Comptech Headers
Comptech Sways
14 % Tint
Viper 550 Alarm

 

Thats what my steel toes are for.

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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter w/ J&J RAP CAI. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers,Springs,Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.Polarg m6


gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

 

Get another car... 500 amounth lease...

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01- Acura CL silver 3.2-s
20% tint 35%front window
Bose Mods.. Mod's to come headers and springs
old lady zero vs sigscl 1