I just checked the new M/T mag and they did a one year update of our car. They really like the CL-S. They said the engine is strong and sounds great when it's on high rpm, the styling is subtle but elegant, the interior is good lookin with lots of creature comforts, and also best bang for the buck. They also said there are no major or minor problem throughout the year. The only complain is the seats, they said that taller waist driver have less cushion through their back. Oh yea they also comment about our wheels they said it's handsome but not curb proof... Good review

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1990Si
2001CL-S

 

Expected positive write-up, however I am surprised they did not mention the sunroof issue and the fact that taller drivers, 6'+ have very limited head room or am I the only one with those issues?


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'01 Satin Silver w/Black, Navi_less, spoiler, mud guards, wind deflector.
Tint 15%, Polarqs M6s, Things to come: sub, air kit (if exists), maybe headers,K&N filter, CAI, and spring/sway combo.

 

I am 6'3 and have no problem fitting in the CL-S. I would not have bought a car that i did not feel confortable sitting in.



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01' CL Type-S, Navigation, Spoiler
4% tint on the backs and 34% on the fronts
Eibach Pro-Kit Springs (2" Drop)

 

being 5'7" has it's advantages....almost every car is pretty comfortable....=)

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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
(sooner than I thought...)
Comptech Headers

 

hmmm, good review! I'm proud of our cars

As for the head room issue...my bf is 6'2" and he barely has enough head room. Everytime I open or close the sunroof, his hair gets caught in it...haha.

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White/Ebony CL Type S with Navi...no mods until i get my tax return money.

 

Since I'm only 5'10" no problem with the headroom and the seats are comfy..

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1990Si
2001CL-S

 

agreed, i am 5"8

ok, someone just got an idea, and in three days there is gonna be a thread called "how tall is everyone"

and its gonna be moved to ramblings with all of our tri weekly "how old is everyone" threads.




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2001 CL-S
Black/Black
Moonroof Visor
Black Wood Dash Kit
Currently on TL rims with Nokian Winter Tires
My Bitch

 

I'm 6'3"+ and I fit fine in the CL Type S. I will say that I would have liked another inch of head room. I sat in about every car at the LA Auto Show, and didn't find anything other than a Mercedes 500 that really had a ton of room for me.

Don't forget, that we all have different torso and leg measurements. So, some of us big guys are just at the fuzzy end of fitting. I tried getting into the latest Maxima SE with sunroof, and had my head stuck to the roof!!!!

Cant be that bad.

The seats could be improved a bit. I notice that mine seems to have a tiny bit of fore/aft sway in it. Nothing nasty, just something to watch.


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2001 Satin Silver Cl-S w/ NAVI

• Mud Guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1S Proxies on Stock 17" CLS wheels
• Gtech 1/8th tank 40F ~=6.1
• Zaino magic
• Sways, headers, CAI comming soon

 

Best way to remedy that lack of head room is to put the seat as far down as possible and then lay that sucker back pimp style. I can barely drive with people in the back b/c I can't "lay down" in the drivers seat.

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Black/black CLS
Comptech headers, springs, swaybars
Koni yellows
PIAA 19169 road lamps
Solaris Hi beams
Potenza RE730 225/45/17
35% tint/CAI next

 

our car really great in engine and handling...braking too..

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2001 Acura Red CL Type S.
1997 Honda Civic EX.
!!!! VTEC Power !!!!
Powered by HONDA
Powered by MUGEN

typescl@yahoo.com

 

Yeah guys, thats the thing, i can lay that sucker back and lay out while driving, but it is just not comfortable for me. I like an agressive driving position so I basically sit little bit crooked to the right, chilling on the arm rest more or less. I would roll around in the turns if I put the chair all the way down and back, but I guess CLS is worth it. However, I test drove 528, plenty of room. I just wish I could afford to own one of them, but hopefully with time.


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'01 Satin Silver w/Black, Navi_less, spoiler, mud guards, wind deflector.
Tint 15%, Polarqs M6s, Things to come: sub, air kit (if exists), maybe headers,K&N filter, CAI, and spring/sway combo.

 

I'm 5'10" and have no problems in the front seats. The back seats are a different story. My head is pretty close to touching the roof. Anyone over 6' will certainly have problems in the back.

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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
No Navi
No Badges

35% tint/Wheel locks/Splash guards/PIAA 19169 bulbs/K&N 33-2178 air filter/Mobil-1 5W-30 oil & filter/Shine by Meguiar's/One scratched rim -- Competch springs on order!

 

6'1" here. No problems. Rear I fit perfectly, with maybe 1/2 inch of clearance.

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Silver CL-S w/ Navi, Spoiler, Wheel Locks, Trunk Tray, 19169, 9005
Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1-S Proxes on 17X8 SSR Competition Wheels (47.2 lbs lighter than stock wheel+tire setup)
G-Tech (Full tank of gas, 60F, VSA off, SS) - 5.93 seconds

 

I agreaa with JZ. I you put the top of the chair back a bit, and then sink into it, you fit no prob. I am 6'2" and have no prob. The moonroof cover sometimes brushes the top of my head, and my car is effectively a 3-seater now, but hey.. the manual tells you to sit back as far as is comfortable from the steering wheel so as to protect yourself from the air bag.. so all in the name of safety.. go pimp style...

 

ha~i am short~~~ 5-9

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01 silver cl-s
k&n air filter
piaa 19169
cannon winter floor mats

 

If they liked our car so much then why did they drive barely over 3000 miles in one year?

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2001 Satin silver CL-S
* no navi, spoiler, mudguards
* wheel locks, full front mask
* fenderwell and door trim
* soon Comptech springs and sways
* 5% tint rear side, back

 

I'm 5'7"... sometimes when my hair is longer and it puffs up a little, it rubs just enough on the roof to give me an alf alpha... Look at Tim Cruise's hair in Eyes Wide Shut... At the top it can get too stuck up by accident.

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http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...698&a=11616550
Red 3.2 CL-S.
"Life is too short not to be Italian." -Paul Sorvino
"How do you expect your date to turn over if your engine doesn't?" -Original

 

I had a 2000 Integra Type R before I got my Type S. The handling and braking of the Type S don't even compare to the Type R but I needed something I could drive everyday and be comfortable in. The Type R can brake from 60-0 in 115 feet and the brakes don't fade like they do on almost every other car.

 

Sheesh...I guess at 5'4", I shouldn't have any problem huh

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Frank
01-S White/Parchment
Comptech Sways & Springs

 

I AM 6FEET AND MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER ARE 5' 9". MY SON SON IS 6'3". NOW THAT IS A PROBLEM. YOU SHOULD HEAR HIM BITCHHHHH THE 1 AND ONLY TIME WE ALL GOT IN THE CAR. HE SAT BEHIND MY WIFE AND I THOUGHT HE WOULD CHOKE HER.
NEVER AGAIN IN THIS CAR WITH ALL OF US.

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01 BLK/BLK CL-S SPOILER
98 INFINITI I30T
99 MAXIMA SE

 

Make 'em ride in the Max.....

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01 CL-S NightHawk Black/Ebony Bowling Ball Interior

 

5' 9" typical asain. car fits like a glove.

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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Cargo Net/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
AEM CAI once they decide to make the dame thing.
235/40/17's or 225/45/17's once I found out which one works for me.

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

 

Gee I hope there would be no problems if they only drove it 3401 miles in nearly a year's time. THe exact quote from them was:
'only complaint is a shortage of space between the seat cushion and headliner for long-waisted drivers'.. long waist??? doesn't that sound like "wide load".. but I guess they mean height. Although some people can be extremely tall with long legs and a short torso.. why couldn't they just use the word 'torso'.. haha I know I am being nit-picky but it sounds more accurate than a 'long waist'.. funny how people like to chime in their personal stats.. like age, height, income, school, etc.

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2001 Satin silver CL-S
* no navi, spoiler, mudguards
* wheel locks, full front mask
* fenderwell and door trim
* soon Comptech springs and sways
* 5% tint rear side, back

[This message has been edited by e1828 (edited 03-09-2001).]

 

long waist ... i think he means a big torso, like i'm 6'2" and the inseam on the jeans I buy are 32 ... i know exactly what they are talking about.



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Black 2001 Type S
*Xephyr Cold Air Intake
*PIAA 19169 Road Lamps
*Acura Winter Mats
*Mudguards
*Mobile 1 Synthetic
*Rockford 500a2
*Pioneer 12" @ 400w (x2)
---Still 2 rims not scratched---