I am sure I am not the only one who scratced stock rims on CL-S because they are sticking out. I've had scraches from hitting pot holes, carwashes, and various other dents in the road. I think everyone will have to agree that even though the rims look semi-good the design is stupid.

So my proposal is to petition acura to recall those rims, because they will get scratched if you live in an area where there are a lot of pot holes(i.e. USA ), and to replace them with different ones!

Anyone else thinks its a good idea?

P.S. All those people who are going to recommend buying different rims: I would but I think the price of these wheels was included in the car so we kind of payed for them!

 

I will join in on the petition..... 3 out 4 of my rims are scratched.

On my old car, which i had for 5 years, none of the rims had a single scratch on them.

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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)

 

I'd rather see a recall on the lousy (IMHO) paint job. My hood has to have over 20 nicks.

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Eat Safe, Use Condiments
red CL-S, non-Nav, 35% tint, M6 driving lights, M4 map and door lights

 

Ok here is another suggestion. Everyone put what they think acura should recall, and whether you agree about the wheels.

 

first thing, ACURA paint sux


second thing, become a better driver and learn to not scratch your rims

 

CLPower it has nothing to do with the way I drive. I don't know about your city but in NYC if you try to avoid one pothole you'll hit another one, and as soon as you hit a pothole you rims are sporting another scratch.

 

i don't see a pot whole being your problem unless it's a good 5 inches deep. I've been riding on 18's for 2 years w/ a 40 series tire, i work in an industrial district w/ many pot holes and have thus yet scratched a rim.

 

1.) Paint
2.) Rims

There wasa paint recall on my 1989 Camaro. The whole car was repainted for me by the dealer at no charge!!! It can be done!


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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
No Navi/No Spoiler
Competch springs
35% tint
PIAA 19169 bulbs
K&N 33-2178 air filter

The Aviation Zone

 

The damn leather on the seats cracking... I have had leather shoes last longer.
Good Luck with a rim recall. If they didn't do it with the sunroof I don't see it happening with the rims. With a tilt down mirror they are sure to blame the driver for any scratched rim.

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01 CL-S Black/Tan
Comptech Springs, V1
Polarg M-4's driving lights, maps, and doors.

 

ya, but they would have to recall every single acura cause all their paint is crap



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"the needle got buried at 140.....1,500 RPM later...the tach got buried"

 

I hate to sound like a "negative" influence. But I think the chance of Acura fixing or helping you with the wheels is slim and none.

1. They will tell you (I bet) to be careful about parking. (Hey, I lost a wheel from some idiot valet parking)

2. I think they lurk here and get feedback, they did put on a 6.5" rim on the TL -- yes/no?

When I had the 235/45s on the stock rims, there was just enough sidewall protector and additional width to just protect the wheel from minor grazes. With the new wheels, I have avoided a sure double OEM wheel replacement.

So, I hear what your saying, but CLPower has a point.

They only put a single clear coat on the CLS. But the MDX got enough clear coats to start a glass factory.

(As if we aren't going to get pelted with debris while flying down the road in a 260hp car)

if you try, good luck (Maybe, you can get them to pay me for my scratched wheel that got sold on E-BAY by one of the mechanics and the cost of the new one)




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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI

• Mud guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-93W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (48lbs less than stock)
• Kevlar/SS Brake lines ordered
• Comptech headers & sways ordered
• Silver AEM CAI ready
• 6 coats of Zaino magic

 

3) INTERIOR RATTLES

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'99 2.3CL 5-spd, Black.
Spoiler, Pilot Fogs, Wheel Locks, Mudguards, CD & Cass, CoPilot Digital Compass, Michelin Pilot Tires, and an Audiovox Pursuit Ignition Disabler.

 

Yeh, but you probably drive like a girl...


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CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment/Nav, spoiler, door & fender guards, wood trim, PIAA 19169 & 9005, V1 w/remote, trunk & winter mats, no headers, no sway bars, no springs, no CAI, no money! (but I got a nice new kitchen!)

 

ya, your probally right

 

how do you drive, w/ no springs? I can see driving w/o headers, sways, and an intake (must sound sweet); but i don't recommend it. But no springs, thats amazing!!!!

 

Recalls are only done, when lives are at danger or risk of injury ! Poor paint, poor design doesn't cut the mustard !

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2001 CL Type S Black/Ebony w/NAVI, PIAA bulbs, Tinted windows, JL Sub-woofer/Fosgate 250 watt amp, otherwise pure stock
1998 Accord Coupe EX-V6
Black Currant Pearl, PIAA bulbs, tinted windows, Fosgate 500 watt amp, Eclipes 6X9's,JL Sub-woofer, otherwise PURE stock !

 

Oversized shocks...and you should see the kitchen in the curves!


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CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment/Nav, spoiler, door & fender guards, wood trim, PIAA 19169 & 9005, V1 w/remote, trunk & winter mats, no headers, no sway bars, no springs, no CAI, no money! (but I got a nice new kitchen!)

 

YEAAAAAAA

 

you're all wrong!!! safety is the first concern!!!

i almost don't want to wear my seatbelts 'cuz they don't retract! fix that!

 

Scratched rims are almost always a driver's fault. These rims don't scratch by themselves and they don't scratch with normal driving.

They scratch when you hit something with them, just like your bumper will dent if you hit a fire plug. I have 3 out of 4 scratched rims and they all occured when I hit a curb, i.e. my driving.

Just my opinion.

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* 2001 Acura CL Type S * Blk/Blk * Navigator * Spoiler * Moonroof Visor * V1 *
* Since 3/31/2000 *
* Road Warrior *

 

exactly

 

C'mon. It's Ken responding. I expect nothing less than "it's your own fault, stupid" from Ken - he's ruthless!

I think they designed the roads to thin in my town and that is why I hit the curb outside the post office....OR, the acura salesman did not properly train me to accurately judge the width of the car...OR...gimme a minute here....


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CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment/Nav, spoiler, door & fender guards, wood trim, PIAA 19169 & 9005, V1 w/remote, trunk & winter mats, no headers, no sway bars, no springs, no CAI, no money! (but I got a nice new kitchen!)

 

free racing school for all 2001 CL-S owners

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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type S
Satin Silver Metallic/Ebony

Stock, for now at least.

 

taught by me and ken