this is my new 2001 cl-type s! (and my firebird formula snuck in) if you look closely you can see that there is condensation on the inside of the windows... is this a seal problem somewhere? anyways let me know what i should do to it first!

 

Congratz on the new car. That condensation looks out of place to me. I would leave the windows down during a nice day for it to air out. There might just be alot of moisture in the car.

 

well it has been sitting in that same spot for about 7 months before i came along and re charged the battery. im locked out of the nav and radio so ill have to take it to the acura dealership because my friend doesnt know the codes.

 

if i had to guess i'd say that the condensation is due to moist air in the car from the last time u were in it, and u parked in the sun which would make the water in the air inside the car condense against the glass.

So if I were to give my opinion I'd say there is no seal issue. I've seen that happen to tones of cars... not that ofter but, it all depends on the weather and where u park which get the car that way.

How do you like the CL-S bro? car looks to be in good condition, she run strong?

 

well like i said it has been sitting for half a year so its really cold. it took an entire day to get the battery enough juice to get it to start. i started it today to let it run for a while. it took about 2 seconds to get started which is normal to me because i have motorcycles that take a million years to get started after only 2 months of not riding. i havent been able to take it on the street yet because the tabs are expired. my friend has to pay off the last grand and renew the tabs then its mine! should i get the oil changed after sitting so long?

 

hell yea change the oil bro.. all fluids for that matter.

Whenever I get a new car I like starting with a new slate. So new pads, rotors (for this car due to the crappy oem stuff). brake fluid, tranny fluid 3x3 change, I'd check the color of the rad fluid to see if it's dirty, might change also. And what is the mileage.. you may need to think about the timing belt

 

do places like jiffy lube or grease monkey do overhauls with all fluids like that or just oil? it has 155k. it also has a replaced, rebuilt tranny so im nervous about that ordeal..

 

yea i wouldn't let anyone touch my tranny when it comes to maintenance. 1st thing i would do if i were you is change the fluid 3x3 method and change the ATF filter located under the intake. Use honda ZF1 or use Royal purple ATF (that's what i'm gonna put in next change)

check the fluid on the dipstick and see if it looks ok and smell it to see if the fluid is burnt. you gotta be ON TOP of the fluid all the time cause once u get behind the internal tranny filter gets clogged and very little fluid goes to the clutch paks then u FRY the gears and tranny is DONE. happened to me 14000kms after i bought my cl-s for 12500.

So please, for your sake, make sure your tranny is in good condition ;-)

 

Welcome to the forums.

 

if i can remember right there are two different dipsticks right? an orange one and a yellow one? or am i just crazy ahah?

 

thanks for the welcome! im glad to find a forum so nice. is lame.

 

^ find a forum so nice is lame?

 

hmmm i put the name of a different forum.. and called it lame.. acura..world..com

 

maybe you cant just put the two words together.. weird..

 

dip stick on the left is engine oil (yellow)

stick on the right is red (tranny)

 

 

yeah this forum is definitely not lame. i love it.

 

you will never find a better CL forum

 

 

so the girl who is giving me this car has a friend who's boyfriend is crazy and he thinks that my two friends are lovers.. so he keyed the crap out of it last night while i was at work.. any cheap fixes you guys know of? maybe that one paint pen you get from shucks?

 

pics of the friends, err, i means scratches would help

 

hahaha they aren't really lovers.. at least i don't think so haha. and will do. give me a couple minutes.

 

damn...ya paint pen isn't gonna help you.

Hope you had insurance because it more than likely is gonna be deeper than the clear coat it's jacked up. :thumbsdow

If not, than a good detailer could get most of it out.

 

dude I would do something to buddy's car! or something to him.

If i knew who did it.

Cause he'll do it again unless something is done about it.

that's just me tho

 

well this guy is a total loser and is being taken to court for other damages so he has whats coming haha.

anyways. here is the passenger's door. sorry its dark.


here is the driver's door.



im just kinda bummed about it.

 

one side only i hope?

I'd slap him up nice tho

 

its on both sides.. i rubbed some of it with my finger and the whiteness rubbed out. maybe just some clear coat.. maybe when i wash, wax, and buff it would be better.

 

yea it'll look better but styl.

Justice must be served

 

hahah for sure

 

Ya if you have a "detailing" buffer and some quality detailing products then I'd say go that route.

I'd post your pics and create a new thread in the "Wash/Wax" sub-forum on Azine to get some feedback.

The people that frequent those threads really know their stuff.

I've learned so many things...

 

yeah ill check that out.

 

same here.... ohh and about the friend let him meet your friend, fist.....

 

I think with some good polishing compound and a power buffer you might get pretty good results judging by the pics. It worked wonders on my CL. I still have a few dings here and there but one of those dentless repair guys I've used on my Accord quoted me $200 to make everything perfect. The key is to get the paint as perfect as possible and then deal with any dents after if you aren't happy with the results... Good luck, keep up updated.

(I can stand ppl that mess with someone's ride, be a man and take your issue(s) up with me personally... lol)

 

definitely agree. those guys are great w/ things like this