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Hi guys~ after looking for the car that will get me through my college years, I decided and bought a used 01' CL-S (with navi). It had ~120k miles, but for $6k, I figured...it was worth it, since it had some of the mods that I was looking to get anyways. 
It's a NBP/tan combo, and came with comptech header/exhaust. The only bad thing was that it came with some rims that I'm not very fond of
: whyme:
Anyhow, I needed some info about which CAI most people are buying nowadays
I saw some mixed opinions about the AEM v2, so what do people think is better 'value' CAI? 
*more info to come later
thanks guys!~
It's a NBP/tan combo, and came with comptech header/exhaust. The only bad thing was that it came with some rims that I'm not very fond of
: whyme:Anyhow, I needed some info about which CAI most people are buying nowadays
I saw some mixed opinions about the AEM v2, so what do people think is better 'value' CAI? *more info to come later
thanks guys!~
06-14-2009, 12:34 AM
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Welcome!
Post up some pics of your new-to-you ride!
As far as intakes go, V2 isn't bad. Haven't heard much bad about it.
However, I just did the k&n drop in filter and resonator delete. It's similar to having a short ram, for about 40$ and it sounds nice IMO.
Post up some pics of your new-to-you ride!
As far as intakes go, V2 isn't bad. Haven't heard much bad about it.
However, I just did the k&n drop in filter and resonator delete. It's similar to having a short ram, for about 40$ and it sounds nice IMO.
06-14-2009, 12:35 AM
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Hehe I would post up some pix, but I don't have any as of now, and I was hoping I can change the rims before I post any pix....:p Just not digging the rims of the prev. owner x.x
06-14-2009, 12:51 AM
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My rims are disgusting. didn't stop me :P.
and before Noah beats me to it, welcome Azine and the CL forum.
make sure you check out the newb threads;
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/posting-rules-guidelines-please-read-718919/
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/how-search-our-forums-right-way-714611/
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/%2A%2A%2A-official-2nd-gen-cl-information-thread-%2A%2A%2A-480087/
and before Noah beats me to it, welcome Azine and the CL forum.
make sure you check out the newb threads;
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/posting-rules-guidelines-please-read-718919/
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/how-search-our-forums-right-way-714611/
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/%2A%2A%2A-official-2nd-gen-cl-information-thread-%2A%2A%2A-480087/
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06-14-2009, 02:53 AM
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welcome, glad to see another member. Im also a college student with the same color combo as you in a 01 CL-S. Headers are awesome (i have those too) and the exhaust sounds perfect.
A intake resonator delete and K&N drop-in filter is a cheap intake mod. I think its better then a short ram but slightly not as good as a CAI. OP should look into this mod. is the car lowered or will you be lowering it? also i would save up 3-4k for the tranny if it decides to go and acura doesnt cover it.
A intake resonator delete and K&N drop-in filter is a cheap intake mod. I think its better then a short ram but slightly not as good as a CAI. OP should look into this mod. is the car lowered or will you be lowering it? also i would save up 3-4k for the tranny if it decides to go and acura doesnt cover it.
06-14-2009, 09:23 AM
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Welcom 
As for the AEM V2, i wouldnt know from experience, but i have seen 97BlackAckCL (one of our moderators) post several times that its not worth the $$. Other than that i havent really heard anything about it
As for the AEM V2, i wouldnt know from experience, but i have seen 97BlackAckCL (one of our moderators) post several times that its not worth the $$. Other than that i havent really heard anything about it
06-14-2009, 10:44 AM
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Welcome.I would suggest Going with the CT Icebox, 1) you don't have to take off the bumper to wash filter element and 2) you don't have to buy a bypass valve to give you piece of mind in rainy areas. But that just IMO i have the regular AEM CAI w/ bypass valve and i am relatively pleased with it.
06-14-2009, 11:32 AM
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I LOVE my Icebox. Its not loud like other open element CAIs. Its well made and looks stock.
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That was a pretty good price for 120k miles w/headers (expecially comptech ) and exhoust.. Do u know what tranny that car is on? I'm 100% sure its not the originall tranny (but that is a good thing) You got a great deal as long as the tranny has no underlieing problems.. Good luck and Welcome!
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Its also kinda wierd that they did headers but no cia or icebox?
R U sure it does not have a comptech icebox, they do look kinda stock..
R U sure it does not have a comptech icebox, they do look kinda stock..
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welcome! as for the AEM V2, thats only available for the premium model so you wouldnt be able to get that anyways since you have the type-s. You can probably find a used AEM CAI in the blackmarket section or an injen or maybe even the comptech icebox.
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06-15-2009, 12:23 AM
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thanks for all the advice
I'll look to see if they are stock or the icebox. I only had a quick look around the car for aftermarket parts ^^
Just wondering since there's one for sale in the forum...
are the TL CAI's compatible with the CL's?
OO and....I ordered the D2R HID kit...as that was what the chart said for the 01 CL-S road light...is that the right one? :p
I'll look to see if they are stock or the icebox. I only had a quick look around the car for aftermarket parts ^^
Just wondering since there's one for sale in the forum...
are the TL CAI's compatible with the CL's?
OO and....I ordered the D2R HID kit...as that was what the chart said for the 01 CL-S road light...is that the right one? :p
06-15-2009, 12:38 AM
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there are a few people who have been doing HID roads, if your going projector PM Lippstuh if you're just switching them out Mr.Fluffy knows a few things.
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I wasn't sure of what exactly to change...left side of the light was significantly dimmer than the right, so I just wanted to change out the lights. Aren't those the "road" lights? :p
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