CT_CL

I came across this site while reasearching a new car purchase. It seems that the CL has a huge following, which is great.

In the end, I decided on a standard '03 CL, but have a few questions.

I want to modify the car, but not sure where to start. This will be the first car that I make any changes to. So far, I have only driven and owned stock-version cars.

What should be done first?
- Intake
- Unichip
- CAI
- Pulleys
- Other ideas?

Anyway, I am sure this question gets asked a lot, but I figured I would throw it out there and see what you all think.

Thanks,
Aaron

fuzzy02CLS

iTrader: (2)

What do you want? Want betting handling? Power?, or both?

An intake is a good place to start for power. Then add from there. Sways, & a strut tower brace would improve the handling as a start. Better tires are always a plus.

BEETROOT

Like fuzzy said, depends on what you are going for...handling, speed, looks etc...and how much $$ you want to spend.

Personally, I would do the comptech drop first, then intake and headers.

Jonesi

Unfortunately the Unichip is only for the CL-S

I would also go for the Ddrop then I/H

G-UNIT

Welcome....

Maybe start off with some tint, then either springs/coilovers, shocks and rims, Comptech Icebox or AEM CAI.

G-UNIT

btw, what color?

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

I've said it before, and I'll tell you too .... if I could do it again I'd improve the handling first after getting the intake (the sound is so intoxicating ). The car is pretty quick stock.. but the handling is a little floaty... especially on the CL-P.

The order I'd go is:
* Intake - the sound is sweet.. and the 5-7hp isn't bad either
* Springs - get rid of the float
* Rims/Tires - or just tires... either way, get rid of the stock rubber
* Sways - now that your lower and have better rubber.. get rid of * lean for good
* Headers - on the CL-P you'll only gain about 15-18 hp.. but still not bad
* Exhaust - nice looks and sounds... 1-3hp max

Get the handling to where you like it then go for the performance increases. What good is speed if you can't grab a turn?

CT_CL

Thanks for the replys. There is jus a lot to consider. But, I think I will start with handling first then go for speed.

So, I think I will take Fuzzy's advice and start with the intake.

Again, thanks for all the suggestions.

Dem1K

iTrader: (1)

hey, just to further investigate the suspension thing...

Which would be better for ride comfort (I drive every-day, and commute to school an hour away, so i want a NICE comfortable ride, just like stock, and NOT bouncy)...

Tein SS coilovers

or

Comptech / H&R Sport Springs
&
Koni Yellows

(or whatever other combo would best suit my situation)???

CT_CL

thanks to everyone that replied to my message. i did not expect to many reponses. you all rock!

anyway, it seems that i first need to start with the intake and then build from there. i am looking for both speed and handeling. so, it will be a little bit at a time

oh, my car is is silver Metallic w/ bony int.

again thanks,
aaron

G-UNIT

what kind of intake u gonna get?