Ok, I am in a tight situation here. I really want to get a new Type-S, but I need some more info on the people that own them... how quick are they really (0-60, 1/4 Mile, etc.)? What types of Mods are there for these cars and how much HP do they add? Right now I own a 98 Grand Prix GTP witch, with my smaller pulley, has ~275hp and 300+Torque... I know you are all biased, but it is worth the extra $ to switch over?! I sat in a Type-S at the local Car show a few weeks ago and fell in love with the interior... how fast can these cars get (Stock and non stock)? Also, what are some of the common problems with these cars (If any)? Thanks for helping out the new guy on the board!

Scott

 

manufactuer claims..6.57...gtech runs haven shown 6.02 stock ...comptech headers add 32 hp theres a vtec controller jet chip CAIand a couple super chargers being talked about...i think 300 to the ground is just around the corner for now 240

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'01 3.2 CL typeS
satin silver metalic
Llumar platinum plus
tint 20% all around

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'98 ACCORD V-6 sedan
16" coupe wheels
215/55/16 nitto's
20% smoke titanium
black chrome kit

 

Stock: Best Stock 1/4 miles times is 14.5s some got 10 13.9s with a all power mods. Usually Stock will average 15s.

0-60: 6.7 down to a best of 5.3 on GTech.

Stock is 260HP on the wheels some 200HP.

Mods and power gains to wheels:
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Headers: +24-30HP
CAI: +06-10Hp
V-AFC: ~10HP

Sways and lowering spring from Comptech are reported to greatly enhance handling.

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Bare Bone Stock Type-S. Plenty of accessories. PIAA 19169 to be installed soon.

 

Also, how much can I expect to pay for the Type-S? I know they are ~30,810, but how much have people gotten off the sticker??

Thanks again!

 

Anthing more than 10-15% of MSRP is a good deal. You will got robbed for accessories. Best not o buy anything other than the spoiler from the dealer... others u can buy them from onllne and save big $$$$.

I was victim to a scam where the discount dealer prices are ACURA MSRP!!!!

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Bare Bone Stock Type-S. Plenty of accessories. PIAA 19169 to be installed soon.

 

Prices have softened significantly. You can get at least $2000 off I would think, perhaps more depending upon your area.

A couple members have traded GTP's in for a CL-S. Hopefully they'll see this thread and help with the convincing!

Hey scalbert.... where are you???

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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type S
Comptech Springs
Comptech Sway Bars
Comptech Headers to be installed in a couple weeks
PIAA 19169

 

Thanks for the opinions so far guys.. keep um coming. I would really like to hear from someone that came from the GTP.. Also, how much can I expect to pay for the dealer installed spoiler? Another thing (Iknow, I ask a lot of questions..) what is the top speed of these cars (Are they limited by the computer at all)?

Thanks!

 

most of your tech question could be answered by browsing Acura site www.acura.com

They have a special section for Type-S.

Tope speed is 149. ECU limited. I guess you would never like to be in 100-149 on the public roads, do you ?

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Bare Bone Stock Type-S. Plenty of accessories. PIAA 19169 to be installed soon.

 

See my sig for mods.

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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.

 

TTT

I figured I would get more of a response than this....

 

I think you got answers to your questions and there isn't any point in echoing them from multiple members. Mods are somewhat limited as this car is almost perfect out of the gate ( ) Actually, it is fairly new and we expect more mods as the car gets older. Is there something which did not get answered?

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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 money!

 

Well, I paid about $500 over invoice. I got mine with the nav for 30,200...w/o figure 28,200....there is a huge difference in terms of luxury. Before I got my car, I was trolling around in Grand Prix GT. First of all, it was crap in the corners, I did like the torque...and so the S/C one must be great...=T, but 260hp means you get up real quick once the VTEC kicks in...I think the GTP was only running about 14.9? That's what I saw at the track anyway.

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2001 Cl-S Black on Black with Navigation
Black Tint all around (15%~45%)
Weapon-R Dragon Filter
and in 6 days (and counting)
Weapon-R Coil-Overs
Koni Adjustable Struts
Comptech Sway Bars
(next month)
Comptech Headers

 

My deal...

White CL type-S, with rear wing, splash guards, tax, tag, title fee with 17 miles on the ODO...

$28,656.50

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2001 White CL Type S noNAV
#21985

 

I think it was "Vampyre" that traded his GTP/Z for the CL-S. He may not be on this board, try the CL forum at acura-tl.com and search for threads on his name.

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The Red Rocket

bone-stock, and now she's Dented and Miserable!

 

http://www.acura-tl.com/ubb/Forum15/HTML/001903.html

here's a link for ya

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The Red Rocket

bone-stock, and now she's Dented and Miserable!

 

I got my '01 Cl Type S for $30,788 with navigation, wheel locks, and splash guards. I think the navigation is definately worth it, especially when considering the resale value should be higher with it, plus its just cool.

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'01 Acura CL Type S nothing special yet but give me a month or so.