Okay, I reserve the right to bring this post up to the top on any day that I see people asking questions which I've archived on my FAQ. I'm spending a ton of time on it, so someone read the damn thing already!

(And I don't even have my car yet! BAH! Maybe by some miracle I can get it before the Park Ave meet...)

See my sig for details.
All corrections/comments/questions welcome.
Thanks!



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'01 Aegean Blue CL S-Type w/ Nav(coming soon!)
CL FAQ (work in progress): www.wizardsworks.org/chod/acura

 

your name trips me out every time i see it ... FAQ looks good...

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2001 CL Type S w/ navi and factory spoiler
cltypes.com - soon...

 

damn thats some nice reference material...now if you could just do that for the TL-S...pretty please???

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2002 TL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony Interior w/out Nav

 

dude that is sweet, many many props ...

note: for Which bulbs are the closest match to the stock HIDS? you mean for the driving lights, may want to clarify ... and you can now use PIAA 19224 which are 18w, and IMHO are closer than the polarg m6.

note2: for There's hair coming out of the holes in the seats? if you complain enough they will actually change the leather with new leather, like my car.

note3: you don't have this, but the "upgraded cupholder" is honda/acura part number: 77237-SOK-A02 -- on newer cl's there are two tabs on the forwards most side of the cup holder hole ... it should snap into there. if your car doesn't have the tab inserts, you can shave or cut the tabs off the new cupholder and it will fit just fine.

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Black 2001 Type S
*Eibach Pro-Kit (Waiting to be installed)
*Xephyr Cold Air Intake
*PIAA 19224, 19169
*Rockford 500a2 [FOR SALE]
*Pioneer 12" @ 400w (x2) [FOR SALE]
*77237-SOK-A02
---Still 2 rims not scratched---

[This message has been edited by fbazakos (edited 05-29-2001).]

 

Gracias, notes taken and added. They'll be in tomorrow's repost.


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'01 Aegean Blue CL S-Type w/ Nav(coming soon!)
CL FAQ (work in progress): www.wizardsworks.org/chod/acura

 

lookin good

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Nick
01' Cl-S Silver/ Black W/ Navi and Spoiler
V-1 Radar Hard Wired, Limo Tint all around
Comptech Headers, Sways, Springs, and AEM CAI
I've got one of the CLS's from the fast batch.
Lead Foot!

 

Tremendous job Chod

Looks like you've been hanging around for a while


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- Kvit -
2001 CL-P Monterey Blue, Parchment interior
• Polarg BlHybrid M-6 Road lamps
• Polarg/PIAA super white interior lights *bling bling*
• HP Quantum 28 -- 31% metallic tint all around
• [Photopoint Album Pics]
• [So.Cali. Nite Meet 5/17: Tustin Black Angus Pics]
• [So.Cali. Nite Meet 5/17: Tustin Black Angus Pics II]

Other
• [Yamaha Home Theater Gear]
• [DVD List]
• [Summer Sunday Cali. BBQ: Irvine Park]

 

Here's one for you (don't know if it will be useful):

How to reset the "Maintanence Required" lamp:

1) Turn the ignition off.
2) press buttons "Select" and "Reset" together and hold them.
3) Do not let go of the buttons and turn the ignition on, but don't start the car.
4) Hold the buttons for 5 - 10 seconds and let go.
5) Turn off the ignition and turn it back on. Light should be gone.

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'01 CL Silver CLS
I don't trust Gtech anymore.

 

NICE!!! REALLY NICE. I could really tell you've been around for quite some time.

just to add a few tips.

If u get scratched, get factory touch up paint and some LANGKA. (gets rid of blobs)

and when racing your right about turning off vsa, but you should also move the leaver to 1->2-> and d3 instead of SS, to control 1st.

to get better gas mileage get a K&N drop in CAI or Headers,

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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter.Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers,Springs,Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.Polarg m6


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

 

I told you that I have to read anything with your name on it! Added to favorites and a desktop shortcut added. Thanks Whacko!

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01 CL-S NightHawk Black/Ebony Bowling Ball Interior
Xephyr CAI
Polarg M6
Solaris 9005
Cupholder Ver 2.0 Part#77237-SOK-A02


gto2050 - The voice of absolutely no reason whatsoever!

 

Highlight quote from FAQ:What is the deal with this paint?
It sucks.
The paint quality is notably worse than the 99 CL's
If you even so much as tap it with a metal object, you'll probably scratch the paint straight through to the metal.
It sucks.
It chips easily. The chips can be avoided if you try to avoid doing anything dramatic with the car - like driving it.
It is easily the #1 complaint of the entire www.acura-cl.com forum.
Have I mentioned that the paint sucks?
________________________________________
This has got to be one of the classic lines on the forum (and there have been MANY)


dee



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PimpDaddy Gold, Deep Tint, BAAAAAD Attitude

 

If you hold the key in the lock, it unlocks the passenger door?
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I didn't know that, and I've had the freaking car since October!

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PimpDaddy Gold, Deep Tint, BAAAAAD Attitude

 

Then again, I don't think I've ever put my key in the door.

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Sypher (www.sypher.com)
'01 Black CL Type-S
Valentine-1

 

Well, that's true. I always use the remote also.

dee

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PimpDaddy Gold, Deep Tint, BAAAAAD Attitude

 

I'm not sure mine does that. It didn't the last time I tried!

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01 CL-S NightHawk Black/Ebony Bowling Ball Interior
Xephyr CAI
Polarg M6
Solaris 9005
Cupholder Ver 2.0 Part#77237-SOK-A02


gto2050 - The voice of absolutely no reason whatsoever!

 

ChodTheWacko, you have to change the question about using Accord springs on 2001 CLs. All the aftermarket springs available for these CLs are either Accord or TL springs. I believe only Intrax makes springs specifically for the 2001 CL, but last time they were brought up everyone said that Intrax springs suck.

 

Nice Work!!!


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- The sum of the intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing.

01 Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
Dunlop SP5000 215/50/17
Navigation-Spoiler-Muds-Wheel locks-35% Tint-PIAA wedges-V1 and remote

 

i think the comptech springs are actually made for our car. but everything else is accord, and it is okay, just expect the front end especially to be lower than expected since our engine is heavier.



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Black 2001 Type S
*Eibach Pro-Kit (Waiting to be installed)
*Xephyr Cold Air Intake
*PIAA 19224, 19169
*Rockford 500a2 [FOR SALE]
*Pioneer 12" @ 400w (x2) [FOR SALE]
*77237-SOK-A02
---Still 2 rims not scratched---

 

Gto: Put the key in, turn and hold the key. Upon turning the key the driver's side will open, after a second of holding it, the passenger side will unlock also. Just tried it at lunch today....works like a charm.

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PimpDaddy Gold, Deep Tint, BAAAAAD Attitude

 

Great FAQ!!

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2001 Eternal Blue Pearl Cl-P

 

Though somewhat trepidatious believing faqs chronicled by somebody nicked "Wacko", I must say that Chad you've created one delectable FAQING FAQ!

Great Job!

ps … I just discovered the tidbit about reducing side mirror noise. Not sure if its been tested but maybe if I can get some of that 3M shuggie?

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"01" CL Type-S
White\Black
Comptech Springs
Comptech Sways
17x7.5 BBS RX Rims
K&N Dropin AF
Navigation System
Burlwood Shifter
Guards+Fenderwell Trim
PIAA16969
Smokers Package
My Car

 

Thanks for the encouragement, guys!
I'm learning a tremendous amount from reading this forum, it's an honor to be able to give something back.

Rod: I've reworded the answer to say that you can, but be warned that since CLs are heavier, the springs may lower more than you intended.

SmoothJyzz: Thanks for the info, I've rewritten the answer a bit

Al Uminum: As of 2/15 I haven't hit a post yet that confirmed the 3m mirror squeak fix. But there's still 3.5 months for me to catch up on


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'01 Aegean Blue CL S-Type w/ Nav(coming soon!)
CL FAQ (work in progress): www.wizardsworks.org/chod/acura

 

Great work though, didn't even compliment you on it in my first post. It sure makes things easier than doing a search and reading through all the different posts considering all the post whores on the board...hehe

Another idea though, any dyno charts available for the various mods should also be included, including one for a stock CL-S.

 

damn whackyboy-nice job!!
here's one of my faves for the sportshift, i forgot who actually figured it out tho-and you will probably want to edit my rambling:


if you are above 80MPH or so, you will not be able to downshift into 3rd with the SS (you get the 'flashing 3'). to circumvent this, shift down to 3 and let off the gas pedal for about half a second (practice makes perfect). the 'lockout' is overridden and puts you smack in the VTEC power range--use to slam shift against some unsuspecting fool on the highway that has no clue what the 'type-S' means. have FUN!



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you are not your fukking signature.

 

Thanks silverESS and prikid: added both things to the FAQ, thanks

Rod: Geez, I never even thought about compiling the dyno pics. I wonder if they are better put in the garage, though?

SmoothJyzz: I lived in ponca city, OK for about 4 years, and will likely go back sometime this summer to visit my high school buds!



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'01 Aegean Blue CL S-Type w/ Nav(coming soon!)
CL FAQ (work in progress): www.wizardsworks.org/chod/acura

 

Nice FAQ.


I don't know if the "100 Octane" issue is cut-and-dry. I've tested it and I don't know if it is the octane or the gas formulation, but I have done a number of tests and I've gotten consistent power increases.

So, can I prove it -- no. I have no done 6 trials and have come back with 5 positives and 1 negative (the negative was a control, where I only added 2 gallons).

(just my opinions)


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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI

• Mud guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (48lbs less than stock)
• Kevlar/SS Brake lines w/Brembos?
• Comptech headers & sways
• Silver AEM CAI
• 10 coats of Zaino magic