Let me tell you... i spent close to 3200 for all my mods on my car so far.... this shit is so addicting.. it is like a drug... But I would have to say.. If I never found the web site or met Chikai, my car would probably be bone stock..LOL.... F U, K-dawg, your killing me..

No regrets at all, just thinking of my next mod...

Smitty

 

Yes they are......I just spent 999-bucks a few minutes ago.

Shawn S

 

Yeah the headers are sweet .... you will be very happy with them and itching to get them in... when you get the box you might be disappointed... I thought it would be huge... but it actually fit in your trunk and the sway box will fit across your back seats.. but you already know that since you got them...LOL... you pansy... Okay so what is the next mod... I was thinking Exhaust but I like my tips..

Smitty

 

Fess up Shawn, it sounds like you just purchased Headers.

 

Nope, I got a pair of 24K Gold plated remote controls.

Shawn S

 

Bling the pics

 

This shit is very adicting...but I LOVE IT!!! I really cant wait to get my headers on...I had them on the auto and it was awsome...I would tend to think it might be a little better on the 6 :P

 

what? I don't know what you are talking about.

Dude, so I heard that an exhaust will give you like 3-5hp and plus it sounds bad ass. Just something to think about....

And if you're going to get into Auto-crossing...you might want to invest in some good brake disc/pads....

Oh yeah...those Neuspeed upper strut bars may not add too much to the front end feel, but they look cool. Something else to think about...

hehehehehe....

 

You guys see.... this is what i have to put up with .>ROFLOL... your killing me.K-Dawg...lol

Smitty

 

 

^^

I have heard of 1-3hp gains because we already have a free-flowing exhaust. Mostly for looks/sound

 

Yeah Nate... your right.. it is not much ... I would say somewhere between 2-4 ponies..

Smittty

 

Ahhhh... probably better on the 6 though. Maybe like 10-12 hp

 

You should know by now, everything is better on the 6-speed...LOL... Chikai just rode in my car when I first bought it (mind you I was not even driving hard or fast) and the first words out of his mouth were...,"Man, you will smoke me"... LOL... K-dawg has an 02 silver CL-S (auto)...given....

Smitty

 

what you don't know is your credit card company secretly hired me to make you spend spend spend...

Yo...have you heard of Koni Yellow Struts. I've heard good things about them on this board. I think Deansbluesi might even be able to hook you up....

 

I would PASS on the exhaust for the 6-Speed.
My 2003 sounds quite a bit different then my 2001 did.
It’s more aggressive even with the stock equipment.
I think Acura made some changes on the 2003 so the gains in HP and sound quality are probably now ZERO.

Shawn S

 

Did you have headers on the 2001? They gave mine that exhaust note that was lacking.

 

Are our exhausts powder coated??... they are not stainless though... I dunno... if I can get a close up pic of the difference in tips.... that will make up my mind for sure..

Smitty

 

[Subliminal message to Smitty]
You must purchase:
- Comptech Exhaust
- Koni Yellow
- Neuspeed Strut bar
- 13" Brembo Big Brake kit
- Recaro Carbon Fiber Racing Seats
- Five Point Racing Harness
- Full Roll Cage
- Custom Carbon Fiber hood
[/end subliminal message]

 

Just that stuff and that is it... I swear... then I am done...

 

yeah....riiiiiight.

Don't forget the chrome piece around your front emblem.

 

No headers on my 2001, but I have heard CL’s with Headers and Exhaust.
I swear the 2003 has THAT sound with all the stock pipes.

Smitty, did you notice a change in the tone when you put just the headers on?

Shawn S

 

Only in the garage and when your next to the Jersy Barrier on the highway and you tromp the pedal to the floor from 5th to 3rd... the freaking thing screams and tachs out very fast... OOh man your gonna love them... let me know what you think about there being no heat shield on there after you get them on.. the front header is pretty close to the plastic fan, but I think the Stainless steel is cooler in temp than the old forged one... let me know what you think...

Smitty

Chikai I am working on Shawn for the chrome piece, but he is playing hard ball...LOL

 

Watch out now... I hear that Acura will be making the 2004 CL-S available with an auto shifting 6-speed F1 gearbox ( ).

 

um, NOT! :o


i guess you will find out soon enough.

 

I’m talking about the sound at IDLE or when you “blip” the throttle.
I never rode in a CL with Headers.....Till Saturday afternoon that is.

The stock 2003 definitely has more of that RUMBLE you get with headers & exhaust.

Shawn S

 

congrats on getting teh headers shawn, you'll love 'em.

 

I found this on the press CD for the 2003 “new features” list:

 

Hmmmmm.....Look what I found

 

damn you.. I will get you...LOL.... yeah I see you found it... now pack it up and insur it for 999.00 and then I will act like I never got it..ROFLOL.... then you just got Headers for free minus a grill.

Where is the rest of the grill at? you just trying to tease me?

Smitty

P.S.... Yes if you (blip) the throttle in the garage you can tell a difference... Just make sure you don't sit in there too long with the door closed Shawn or I will be paying you a visit....LOL and you will be laying in that nice Stainless STEEL casket under my name to the left..LOL

 

I wish

 

I have to agree, I noticed the same thing this weekend. A different tone, also more aggresive. I attribute it to the more direct linking of the engine and transmission instead of that fluid coupling.

Same thing with my wife's 5-Speed Manual BMW, the automatics also tend to be more docile in sound.

 

addicting is an understatement....

I am 22 yrs old...
drive a 98 3.0 CL...
paid $32k for the car...
and have in 4 years totalled $34,000 in MODS...

I love cars, I love my car, and even though I wont get a $1 back... Its so worth it!


oh and did I mention... I have the hardest time keeping a bank avccount... I am flat broke!

 

Wow... $66,000 total invested into a '98 CL.
Smitty, you've got nuthin to complain about compared to some mod addicts.

 

Complain... ?.. hell no.. i am proud.... I am just saying it is mad crazy addictive...LOL... Caspers ride is sick (AWESOME)....I dunno if I would jump that high.. but now I am looking into KONI yellows and the Comp tech mufflers..LOL.... I just bought the door sills... I have to stop.... someone ... STOP ME!!!....ROFLOL...

Smitty

 

christ almighty, for 66 grand you could be rolling a fucking new M5!!! or a late model NSX or a modded, 10 second Z06, or a heavily modded, pimped out M3..damn, i cant imagine spending that kind of money on something you will never even see any type of return on, you would be lucky to get 20-30k for the car when you sell it....

 

Thanks for backing me up on that.
I knew I wasn’t hearing things.

Shawn S