Assume that I will be adding comptech sways, and springs:

Are new shocks (Konis) a must-have or is just an added benefit. Does the comptech springs and sways neccesitate having a better shocks than stock?

Thanks.

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Black, Ebony, 3.2 CL Type-S.
- Acura NAV.
- 3M clear bra (full front bumper, and side mirros)
- Wheels locks
- Mooonroof visor
- Splash guards
- Winter mats
- Trunk liner
- Acura Spoiler
- Valentine V1 Radar Locator
- HELMS Service Manual
- PIAA 19169 road lamps
- 03/19/01: Injen Polished CAI

 

When I had my springs installed last week, I asked the shop owner if I'd need new shocks soon because I had heard that the stock shocks would wear pretty fast. He said no, because the Type-S shocks were actually heavy-duty enough for the Comptech springs, although they are not adjustable like the Konis are.



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

Competch springs/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

 

If you want better preformance get the Konis. I am planning on getting them in another 10,000 miles or so.


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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
Comptech Springs
Comptech Exhaust
Apexi V-AFC
AEM CAI

 

Do yourself a favor and save your cash, buy everything at once and get it installed at the same time. I would definately say to get the Konis. They make a WORLD of difference over the stock shocks. I've got mine cranked up pretty high and it feels great--no more bouncing when you hit a dip. Now it's just compression and recovery from the shocks. If you're going for all of the other goodies I guarantee you will eventually want the Konis too. Makes it a whole different car.

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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
Red AEM CAI
35% mirror tint next

 

Cost will increase by $557 per 4-set some good chunk of cash... right?

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Black, Ebony, 3.2 CL Type-S.
- Acura NAV.
- 3M clear bra (full front bumper, and side mirros)
- Wheels locks
- Mooonroof visor
- Splash guards
- Winter mats
- Trunk liner
- Acura Spoiler
- Valentine V1 Radar Locator
- HELMS Service Manual
- PIAA 19169 road lamps
- 03/19/01: Injen Polished CAI

 

This is the plan springs, sways and shocks, one job, one cost of no more than $1,500

Another side question: I am not that knowledgable about koni shocks:

1) Are they specific to CLS?
2) I hear about yellows, how many kinds of konis do they have?
3) I dig that konis are the best maker of shocks, is that true? should I look for other brand too?

Thanks.

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Black, Ebony, 3.2 CL Type-S.
- Acura NAV.
- 3M clear bra (full front bumper, and side mirros)
- Wheels locks
- Mooonroof visor
- Splash guards
- Winter mats
- Trunk liner
- Acura Spoiler
- Valentine V1 Radar Locator
- HELMS Service Manual
- PIAA 19169 road lamps
- 03/19/01: Injen Polished CAI

 

That was the problem and what I was debating about. Gettting Competch Sway, Spring and Koni Shocks or Coilover like Nex or Apexi plus the Comptech Sway. The price are just about the same. Spring/Shock = $854 and Coilover = $870-$899. I choose the Coilover Suspension and probably go withe Apexi with the Sway.

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2001 CL-S Satin Silver/Ebnoy
Spoiler, moonroof visor, 20% Tint, V1
Mobil 1 Oil/Oil Filter and PIAA 19170/19173
X-Pel/Upgrade Cup Holder

On its way: Clifford Remote Start Alarm/WS Apexi Coilover/AEM CAI/Comptech Sway Bar

 

I have the Koni yellows specified by Comptech for the CL-S. I got them with the springs and sways. I used them for a week before I took them off again. Nothing wrong with them - car handled like a Porsche. Ride was just a little stiffer than I wanted.

If you don't mind a week's worth of use, you can have mine for $400.

 

Nashua,

The Konis are not made specifically for the CL-S, but rather it was intended for the Accord V6; however, you still can use it.

As I recall, the Konis come in Red and Yellow. The yellow is the adjustable one and the red is not. Red is supposedly stiffer than the yellow due to the non-adjustablity. You can also try to look at Bilstein shocks as well, but Konis are very good based on my experience.

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Frank
01-S White/Parchment
Comptech Sways & Springs

 

Yo, JZ,

Does it help the ride. like is it less harsh w/ the comptech and stocks vs comptech and koni's.



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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.

 

I am planning on doing the suspension upgrade at Wayne's Acura in NJ sometime in the future. Yes, your offer is interesting, I will email you when a week or so before I schedule my visit to NJ.

So, cost of Sways+ Springs+ Koni Yellows would be 1,400 installed, not bad for me.

Thanks.



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Black, Ebony, 3.2 CL Type-S.
- Acura NAV.
- 3M clear bra (full front bumper, and side mirros)
- Wheels locks
- Mooonroof visor
- Splash guards
- Winter mats
- Trunk liner
- Acura Spoiler
- Valentine V1 Radar Locator
- HELMS Service Manual
- PIAA 19169 road lamps
- 03/19/01: Injen Polished CAI

 

Hey Joe. As soon as we get together for the spring meet you can take my car out and test them for yourself. It's hard to explain what they feel like. The ride is much firmer, but it doesn't feel much firmer--if that makes any sense. Put loosely, you never "bounce" anymore when you hit dips in the road or speed bumps. I can basically floor it over a speed bump and there is no protest from the car. It just makes the whole car feel tighter and lighter. It is so much more responsive. The one thing I didn't like about the CLS was that the suspension was so soft. Not anymore.

You should see the crappy shocks that are on the CL compared to the beautiful, big Koni yellows!

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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
Red AEM CAI
35% mirror tint next

[This message has been edited by JZ (edited 03-22-2001).]

 

get the konis. I have the koni shocks, neuspeed springs and comptech swaybars and man they make the difference.