I was thinking about getting the Comptech sway bars for my CLS next week, i am already getting the Comptech headers and AEM CAI. So, my question, do the sway bars cause too much push around a turn, R they worth it. or should i stay stock and deal w/ body roll? I need info and would really appriciate your advice on the sway bars. THANX

Nick
01 CL-S Silver/black int. w/ NAV
V-1 Radar dec(its tight)
Limo tint all around

 

Get the sways (headers, cai) from www.autocarparts.com They do not cause understeer. You'll wonder why you didn't do it before.

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2001 Satin Silver Cl Type S.
Comptech:Headers, Springs & Sways
AEM CAI
Muds
Wheel locks
35% Llumar metallic tint
My Car

 

Type S,

Get the sways & springs. You will not regret it. Ride quality is firmer but not harsh. More like a 5 series IMO. The car has significantly less roll in corners and tucks in much quicker.

IMO, the sways & springs are the best bang for the buck any one can do to their CL.

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Frank
01-S White/Parchment
Comptech Sways & Springs

 

What about getting JUST sways if I don't want to lower my car? How much better will the car feel then?

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Silver CL-S w/ Navi, Spoiler, Wheel Locks, Trunk Tray, 19169, 9005
Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1-S Proxes on 17" SSR Competition Wheels (48 lbs lighter than stock setup)

 

thats what i'm talking about, i dont like lowered cars. b/c i like to go over speed bumps at a noraml rate of speed, not bust out all this sideways shit on the street and look like an idiot. but from what i've been collecting, sways really make turning tighter. not exactly what springs do to benifit my car, besised the looks.

Nick

 

Sways are great, you'll love them. It will take away the body roll...

But there on back order for a month

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2000 Acura TL
AEM CAI
Mugen Sport Suspension
Comptech headers
Racing Hart C2's w/Dunlop SP9000 225/40/18
Comptech Sways
My Ride

 

than you guys should wait for a week or so im getting these H&R springs that lower the car .75front and .50 rear ill post pics then decide i think when you see it you wont think its been lowered...which is what i want



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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

 

After sways you'll know what body roll really means.and like mike said you'll kick your self in the butt for not getting them sooner and hesitating.

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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.

 

Sways only would work too, but the 1 - 1.25 inch drop of the Comptech springs are not that big of a deal. I haven't scraped on anything yet and I frequently travel in a neighborhood filled with those damn annoying speed humps. I don't even slow down for them anymore. The car is defintely lower with the springs, but it seems as though I don't have to be nearly as careful as I thought I'd have to be. (Knock on wood!)

Funny... at stock height I hit a freakin' median and screw up my front end and now with springs... no problems at all. Go fig.

On the other hand, if I had to choose just one of the two, I'd choose sways because I believe they do more for the handling than the springs do.

 

good info, keep it coming


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Hollywood is back, and so is...
Miss "Jackie Black" Black on Black 2001 CLS | Tint | airbox gutted | resonator replaced by straightpipe (mistake) | 12" JL Audio sub | PIAA 19170s | spoiler | mobile 1 | 14.6185 at 96.09mph 1/4 mile

work is the curse of the drinking class.

 

That’s the way I am thinking also.
I don’t want to worry about ground clearance in snow, but I would like the handling improvement that the sways alone will seem to provide.

Shawn S


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Speed limits are for CARS and DRIVERS whose limits are easily exceeded !!!!!

2001 CL Type S - NAV - San Marino RED / Parchment - Spoiler - 35% Tint - Roof Visor - PIAA Lamps
GOLD Emblems & Grill - V1 w/remote - KICKER ZR-360 w/(2) 10" Alumapro Subs - Shine by ZAINO
For Pictures see: PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 V1 & SUBS

 

OK, so now the question is, can we get a group buy on sways???

I'm being serious, I think. What's the best price on these things? And can you install them yourself?

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Silver CL-S w/ Navi, Spoiler, Wheel Locks, Trunk Tray, 19169, 9005
Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1-S Proxes on 17" SSR Competition Wheels (48 lbs lighter than stock setup)
G-Tech (Full tank of gas, 60F, VSA off, SS) - 5.93 seconds

 

Group buy???? I'm in if the deal is right.



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01 CL-S Black/Tan
Comptech Springs, V1

 

I got a quote for $175 labor to install the front and rear. Is this "in-range"?

I don't want to install them myself.

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2001 Satin Silver Cl-S w/ NAVI

• Mud Guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1S Proxies on Stock 17" CLS wheels
• Gtech 1/8th tank 40F ~=6.1
• Zaino magic

 

Tim from Autocarparts.com is already giving us a good deal at 300. He isn't going to be able to do much better. Especially with them on back order.



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

 

All you guys with the springs and sways...
did you require camber adjustments or any realigning?????

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Sundance,Navi,
TAG ACURA S,
Spoiler, mflaps, wheel well trim, dark dark tint, nose mask, lead foot

 

Originally posted by WebToker:
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[b] Tim from Autocarparts.com is already giving us a good deal at 300. He isn't going to be able to do much better. Especially with them on back order.

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I was asking about the installation price, not the cost of the deal.

I sent Tim an email for a quote as well (f/r/headers). So, $175.00 is the quote to install. Is this a "reasonable" price for installing the front *and* rear bars (when they come in)?


BTW -- I am curious about anybody's alignment experience with the springs too!


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2001 Satin Silver Cl-S w/ NAVI

• Mud Guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1S Proxies on Stock 17" CLS wheels
• Gtech 1/8th tank 40F ~=6.1
• Zaino magic

[This message has been edited by EricL (edited 03-06-2001).]

 

I was just checking the HELM manual and this sure looks like a possible Do-It-Yourself project over at my buddy’s house.
He is one that you might say is “good with tools”.

Looks like (6) bolts for the front and (6) bolts for the rear after jacking and removing the respective pair of wheels.

Has anyone attempted this ????

I know, I know.....You want HELM scans.....SCREW OFF buy your own.

Shawn S


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Speed limits are for CARS and DRIVERS whose limits are easily exceeded !!!!!

2001 CL Type S - NAV - San Marino RED / Parchment - Spoiler - 35% Tint - Roof Visor - PIAA Lamps
GOLD Emblems & Grill - V1 w/remote - KICKER ZR-360 w/(2) 10" Alumapro Subs - Shine by ZAINO
For Pictures see: PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 V1 & SUBS

 

I saw some sways go on a CLS, the rear is easy ... wayyyy easy, the front ... not so much, kinda the opposite of headers

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Black 2001 Type S
*Xephyr Cold Air Intake
*PIAA 19169 Road Lamps
*Acura Winter Mats
*Mudguards
*Mobile 1 Synthetic
---Still 2 rims not scratched---

 

I think I'm definately getting sways now... But I haven't heard anything on this board about the Koni adjustable schocks.. Would that be a best bet if you want to get sways w/ no springs.. I figure the shocks would help with the handling more then the springs.. Maybe i'm wrong.



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'01 3.2CL-S (BLACK <> EBONY) W/ NAVIGAT. KIT
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~ REAR SPOILER ~ ** ~ ACURA NOSE GUARD BRA ~
~ GOLD EMBLEM KIT + GRILLE ~ ** ~ ROOF VISOR ~
~ MUD GUARDS ~ ** ~ WOOD TRIM KIT ~
~ MAHOGANY SHIFT KNOB~
~ CARGO NET ~ ** ~ WHEEL LOCKS ~
~ 35% METALLIC CHROME TINT (all doors) ~
~ V-1 RADAR DETECTOR W/ REMOTE ~
~ MOTOROLA HANDSFREE PRO-INSTALL PHONE KIT ~
~ ALPINE 350W AMP - W/ 12" XTANT SPEAKER ~
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Joey's Mistress

 

When I bought my springs/sways there wasn't even a camber correction kit out yet. I think I saw one available at autocarparts.com now, but I'm not sure. I don't think it's a must though. My car doesn't look like SLAMCLTYPES's rear wheels! As far as the alignment goes, mine was fine. There were no parameters outside the acceptable range, but they still tweaked them and got them a little more close to the "ideal" settings.

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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type S
Comptech Springs
Comptech Sway Bars
Comptech Headers
PIAA 19169

 

As for camber readjustments I was told by our very excellent Acura mechanic/member that comptech now makes a camber correction kit for the 01 CL but only for the rear. It's not listed on their site though, but I think he received some info about it. I hope the kit wasn't just a remention of the kit for the years 97 -99. (Jens correct me if I fluxed up here).

As for alignment I was advised to do defintely do it. With the springs and sways all of my wheels are in spec except the left rear which was about .2 off spec. Not a problem but I keep an eye on it.

As for getting the sways, RUN DONT WALK to Tim or wherever and get them. A major improvement. Someone here said that the stock sways look like toys when compared to the Comptech and after checking out my stock sways its defintely true. As Gold already said, if I had to choose between springs and sways I'd go for the sways. With that said the springs are never a problem (except when parking front in to a high curb) and the car looks much better with them. And hardly any brake drive when stopping or squat when accelerating.




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"01" CL Type-S
White\Black
Comptech Springs
Comptech Sways
Navigation System
Burlwood Shifter
Guards+Fenderwell Trim
PIAA16969
Smokers Package
My Car

 

What is a camber correction kit? Do you need to get one if you install sways? I am not a big fan of aftermarket products that fuck with the original functions of the car (like "bypass valves" for CAIs and "camber correction kits" that are ONLY available for the rear sways).

Thanks.

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Silver CL-S w/ Navi, Spoiler, Wheel Locks, Trunk Tray, 19169, 9005
Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1-S Proxes on 17" SSR Competition Wheels (48 lbs lighter than stock setup)
G-Tech (Full tank of gas, 60F, VSA off, SS) - 5.93 seconds

 

Technique,

Camber kits are design to correct the camber angles of your tires after lowering the car. With only sways installed, you don't need the kit. It's only when you lower the car, that you may need the kit.

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Frank
01-S White/Parchment
Comptech Sways & Springs

 

i have comptechs springs installed now, but i dont have their sways. would i notice a significant difference in the performance of the car? is it worth it at this point to buy them?

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YuppieCL
'90 Accord LX
'01 3.2CL Type S
#6487, Satin Silver, Navi, Spoiler, Comptech springs, 35% Llumar window tint
PhotoPoint Pics!

 

Where did you get that quote? I'm considering springs and sways from Snook, and am looking for a good place for install and alignment.

 

For alignment I'd go to Firestone Tire. They are the only ones in California I found that do LIFETIME alignment. It's $130.00 and you can take the car back for full alignment as many times as you want for free for the rest of the life of the car. A good deal when you consider most places charge $70.00 to align our cars.

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Silver CL-S w/ Navi, Spoiler, Wheel Locks, Trunk Tray, 19169, 9005
Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1-S Proxes on 17X8 SSR Competition Wheels (47.2 lbs lighter than stock wheel+tire setup)
G-Tech (Full tank of gas, 60F, VSA off, SS) - 5.93 seconds

 

Yuppie in a word, youbetterfuckingbelieveit! I'd hop on up to Park Avenue Acura and get it done there. I've driven sports cars up until the CL and after the sways I almost feel that old tight n tuck feel again. The Comptech sways are much meatier than the stock. Before Christmas Park Avenue charged me another $74 to install the sways but that was because my car was already there for the springs. It might be more but at least it'll be done right.

And everybody must remember that if your not satisfied with any suspension upgrade its always possible to return everything to stock. Just keep your stock parts.

Good Luck



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"01" CL Type-S
White\Black
Comptech Springs
Comptech Sways
Navigation System
Burlwood Shifter
Guards+Fenderwell Trim
PIAA16969
Smokers Package
My Car

 

I called Keyes Acura and talked to the Service Manager, Alan Glass. He is a nice guy.




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2001 Satin Silver Cl-S w/ NAVI

• Mud Guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1S Proxies on Stock 17" CLS wheels
• Gtech 1/8th tank 40F ~=6.1
• Zaino magic
• Sways, headers, CAI comming soon

 

Thanks for that. Keyes is close to my house. Don't like their salespeople, but I think I'll give their service a shot.

 

Ditto regarding the salespeople ;-(



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2001 Satin Silver Cl-S w/ NAVI

• Mud Guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1S Proxies on Stock 17" CLS wheels
• Gtech 1/8th tank 40F ~=6.1
• Zaino magic
• Sways, headers, CAI comming soon

 

One word:

YES



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01'
Black/Ebony CLS