First I must give props to Closer for photoshopping that awesome pic of the Silver CL w/ Racing Harts a few days ago!

I emailed Wings West and sent them the picture and here is their response:

My email:

----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott, Kristopher" <kristopherscott@kpmg.com>
To: justin@wingswest.com
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2001 2:56 PM
Subject: Make this kit!!!


> <<clkit.jpg>>
>
> Make this kit, it is for the 2001 CL Type-S, this is a photoshop job, but
> there is a huge market for this item as well as a LIP SPOILER like the one
> you make for the TL. Come on guys get in gear and get this product to
> market. Check out acura-cl.com for more info and buyer interest.

Justin's response:

I gave the pic to my design guy. That is a pretty sweet kit.


Justin

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[This message has been edited by SJ Silver Type-S (edited 06-05-2001).]

 

Not to be negative, but that really doesn't sound promising at all.

 

yeah, wheer's the promising crap @???

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Current ride: 91 Dodge Colt.... no p/w, no p/l, no AC..POS
Previous ride: 2001 CL-S, Black, dropped 2 inches, stock

 

If you really want information on what it takes to make a body kit, talk to Tim on the TL board.

From the research Tim's done, it starts with about a $50,000 investment per piece to be molded. Yes, if you want a eurothane kit, the same material as the OEM TL kit, it's gonna run at least that much to make the molds. So front, back, sides, $200,000.

Fiberglass is much cheaper, but one speed bump and smash...bye bye front end.

Wonder why they are hesitant to make a kit.

I agree with all you guys, ACURA missed a huge opportunity. They can be so smart one time and so fvcking stupid the next.

Good luck to you all.

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1999 Satin Silver Metallic 3.2 TL w/o Navigation

• 18x8 Racing Hart C2s with 225/40ZR18 Dunlop SP Sport 9000
• Comptech Springs, Sways, Exhaust, and Headers
• Red AEM CAI w/bypass valve
• A'PEXi Digital VTEC AFC
• Denso Iridium Plugs
• Custom Mugen Grill
• Inspire Tail Lights
• Factory Underbody Kit and Spoiler
• Clifford Intelliguard 9000 Alarm w/SmartWindows II
• Alpine 6 disk CD Changer
• BEL 945i Cordless Radar Detector
• Burlwood Shift Knob & Trunk Tray
• 20% tint

 

I still have hope for a front lip from Acura, we'll see.

 

I really want a body kit like the pic closer showed us last week..
give me a damn body kit!!

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01 silver cl-s
AEM CAI red
Piaa 19169
Cannon winter floor mats
35% and 5% tint

 

hey SJ, my first and middle name are scott christopher

 

Thats better than the responce I got months back when i sent them a list w/ over 50 people who wanted a kit. All they sent was a generic responce . (NO)

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Comptech Headers,Springs,Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.Polarg m6


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

 

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send email's like hell to Acura....



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01- Acura CL silver 3.2-s
20% tint 35%front window
Bose Mods.. Mod's to come headers and springs

 

Wait a sec...if it costs $200,000 intially to produce a kit, that means Acura (or someone) has paid the money to have the SEMA kit made. I think we need some detective work to find out who made that SEMA kit....they can surely reproduce it...

anybody have any Honda contacts?



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I believe the $200,000 cost for the molds is to mass produce the urethane kit, surely the custom SEMA kit was done cheaper than that, under 10K probably. It may have even been made out of fiberglass since it wasn't going on a production car at the time. Just my guess, otherwise, if Honda/Acura had already spent the money for the molds, there'd be no reason for them not to already offer the kit.

 

The SEMA CL didnt have a "kit"

It had an entirely new front and rear bumper... as well as redesigned side panels (not simply bolt on skirts)

You will never see the SEMA cl styling come to market.

You will be lucky if a kit is ever made that look half as clean.

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San Marino Red (Navigation)
PIAA 19173 Ion Yellow Fogs • Valentine 1 • Xephyr CAI

 

Oh... I dont think he meant to say anyone promised... I think he meant...

"Promising news!"

no?

 

Exactly right, I must have forgot the 's' and I couldn't figure out how to edit the title of the post.



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!!!!!!!!

I'm gonna be famous!!!