I did a search and couldn't find a consistent price for sway bars....could someone please tell me a fair price for sways and a fair price for installation....Thanks fellas...
And By the way.....ALL you regulars (veterans) to this site, I think I speak for alot of us new guys when I say I really appreciate the knowledge you guys drop on us every day, and I also appreciate the fact that you take the time to personally answer my questions.....

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

 

Well since you asked so nice.
Well I'd only recommend Comptech sways at the moment since they are made specifically for the Acura CL and TL.

At the moment the best deal is from Tim (aka snook) who's business for Cl parts can be found at http://www.autocarparts.com/Comptech/Acura_CL.htm

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

 

Sorry but I forgot to mention that while my springs were going on my dealer charged an additional $74 for the sways.

 

Are our stock sway bars really so flexible that these comptech ones make THAT much of a difference?

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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

 

Sometimes sway bars will make a car so tight that it can hurt performance for the inexperianced driver, i have seen many people with GSR, and civic, get huge sway bars, and anti roll bars, spin out, some are made for racing only, but I think the CL BArs wont be that bad, becasue comptechs design was just to enhance handling not race the car

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2000 Type R (Full Race)
2001 Type R (stock daily driver)
1999 Mustang GT 35 Aniv(Island Car)

 

Actually it made T H A T much of a difference. Its very hard but if you can try and get a ride in a CL that has Comptech sways. Do a search here and read some of the impressions.

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

 

how bout some prices......anyone else, besides snook, have a good price on sways??

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

 

My dealer's gonna charge me 295 with tax.

though Snook charges no tax, but how much is the shipping and handling ?

BTW, my dealer is also asking 140 to install.
the total comes out $450 even.

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2001 Acura CL Type-S. Blk/Blk w/Navi, Spoiler, AEM Cold Air Intake, All Season Floor Mats, Mahogany Shift Knob, Mud Guards, PIAA Super Plasma High Beams, PIAA 19169 Platinum Super White Wedge Bulbs, 10%/5% Tints.


[This message has been edited by rurofan (edited 03-07-2001).]

 

over in nj, park ave acura is charging $299 for parts and 1 hr labor($74)

 

seems like $299 is about the standard....what is the deal snook will give us???? anyone install sways yourself????

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

[This message has been edited by Acura S (edited 03-08-2001).]

 

Sway

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

 

Our price is $298.95 plus 6% NJ tax-total of $316.89. Installation is $75.00. Although you pay no tax over the internet, shipping on the sites I checked was $21.00 - $25.00, making their price $320.00. Its really a matter of how fast you want them and who is going to install them.


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Wayne Gruen
Service Manager
Park Ave Acura

 

Mr. Wayne. Basic Dealer markup on parts is 75% to 100 %, lets say Comptech gives you only a 30% discount that makes your cost for the sways 200. Come on; 320 installed is more than fare, plus you'll have more customers for Jens. How about starting a discount for the acura-cl forum readers.

 

List price for the sways from Comptech is $329.95 plus shipping and their reccomended install time is 2-4 hours. We sell the sways for $298.95 plus $75.00 install-total of $373.95. Our prices are discounted already to all our net customers, we will provide you with a free loaner as long as you are over 21 years old and great, personal service as our customers on this board can tell you If you want them for $320.00 installed, all you have to do is convince Jens that I dont have to pay him for his labor!

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Wayne Gruen
Service Manager
Park Ave Acura

 

Wayne,

That is a good deal.

Now what is the deal with Comptech Springs (parts/labor) and a 4-wheel alignment?

I live some 235 miles away, but here the Acura Service Managers in MA , NH are not that friendly at all, so I do like to know.

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.
- PIAA 19169 road lamps.

 

Hawk-
The springs are $298.95 and labor is $220.00 for a total of $518.95 + tax. the 4 wheel alignment is $49.95. We'll give you a loaner and can get the car done in 1 day, so if you drive down you can check out our huge malls right nearby and drive home the same day

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Wayne Gruen
Service Manager
Park Ave Acura

 

Wayne,

Woah!!! that is interesting!!!

Let us see:
<font FACE=courier>

Parts: Labor: NJ Tax
====== ====== ======
Sways: 298.95 75 22.44
Springs: 298.95 220(49.95) 34.14
======== ===== ========== =====
597.90 344.95 56.58

Grand Total: >>>> 999.474 <<<<

</font>
Lovely Number, just what I had in mind to pay for this upgrade!!!

Yes! this is really a project that I would like to do some time this spring. I would love to drive my CLS to Maywood, NJ.

Of course the best time to do this upgrade is on a Saturday.

Also, Next would the Comptech Headers!!

And Since I would be in NJ, I would drop by Xephyr and pick an upgraded CAI. I would love to do the installtion of the CAI myself just to get know more about what is under the hood

Finally, Wayne, do you know of a DynoJet shope somewhere in NJ?

Thanks for your help.


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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.
- PIAA 19169 road lamps.



[This message has been edited by Nashua_Night_Hawk (edited 03-08-2001).]

 

I paid 120 for install, and Yes the SWAYS do make a HELL of a diff in handling. More than the springs. I can't reccommend Comptech parts enough. You won't regret it I promise.

You'll never know what the term "body roll" means unless you driven a Type S w/ sways!!

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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.

 

hey wayne,
what would be the cost of comtech headers installed?

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01 BLK/BLK CL-S SPOILER
98 INFINITI I30T
99 MAXIMA SE

 

You've gotta be kidding me.

I was told (by someone on this board, but via email) he got Comptech sways and springs for about $200 each plus another $200 install. So at the most that's $600-700.

What's this $1000 crap?

 

JRock,

1G is not crap, $600-$700 is too low....

I would love to know at which Acura's dealer you can do that.

I myself saw the Comptech Dealer's price list (Jober's list). Springs and Sways cost the dealer $225 each. Whoever told you $200 each is BSing you.


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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.
- PIAA 19169 road lamps.

 

Wayne
See dealer cost above, now you have enough to pay Jens, alltho the loaner car is a nice touch. Makes it interesting for the NJ cl owners.

 

fender4,


Remember $298.95 includes shipping.

Assume lowest cost shipping is $25, they are left with $50 profit (20%) Still reasonable.

Also, $75 and $225(+$49.95) are lowest installation cost I have ever seen from and Acura Dealer.

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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.
- PIAA 19169 road lamps.

 

I simply can't get over how the dealers are practically giving this stuff away. They must be losing money so maybe instead of trying to help out soopa with this board we should take up a collection for the honorable dealers? IMHO..

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Eat Safe, Use Condiments
red CL-S, non-Nav

 

Tell you what, You should shoot those Acura Service Managers in MA and NH when you call and ask for a quote for the installation cost of sways and springs: Just $650.00

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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.
- PIAA 19169 road lamps.

 

JRock. Thats news to me, but were the sways and springs new (and honestly obtained) and who installed them. I'd wonder why the person who emailed you wouldn't share this with the board if it were accurate and on the up and up. Unless there were very unique conditions (not for anybody else to benefit from), then I'd look at that claim of $600-$700 for parts AND labor as bogus!


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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

 

Trust me guys- we don't make much money on these things, but we do make some. The idea is to provide great service and a decent cost and to build business. There are those who will low ball you or try to make a killing in one shot or just plain lie. I have been in this business for close to 30 years and have seen many of them come and go. These are great cars and Comptech makes quality parts. Add great service and friendly people and we figure to have a winning combination. We will always strive to keep our prices as low as possible and our service as high as possible. Remember, compare apples to apples- the lowest price may not be the best value. I am adding a page to our web site at www.parkaveacura.com just for comptech pricing. It should be up soon.

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Wayne Gruen
Service Manager
Park Ave Acura

 

BSK181-
The price on the headers is $999.95 and installation is $220.00- total $1219.95 + tax. Of course you get all the great Park Ave Acura perks, too.



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Wayne Gruen
Service Manager
Park Ave Acura

 

I got my sways for $280...free S&H, as for install...for the springs, struts and sways..my mechanic charged me $200

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2001 Cl-S Black on Black with Navigation
Black Tint all around (15%~45%)
Weapon-R Dragon Filter
Weapon-R Coil-Overs
Koni Adjustable Struts
Comptech Sway Bars
(sooner than I thought...)
Comptech Headers

 

Where did u order from with free shipping and handling? Did u have to pay cali tax? I'd do $280 flat in a heartbeat.


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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

 

I will review the email that I mentioned - perhaps I mis-read it. I swear the total wasn't over $600-700 for sways and springs, Comptech both.


edit - okay yeah I was way off. Sorry.

$300 for springs, $300 for sways, and another $200 and change for install.

So around $800-850. My bad.

[This message has been edited by JRock (edited 03-08-2001).]

 

Work for freee?!?!?!?!?!? lol roflmao!!!!Jens

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1992 mazda Miata lowered with Eibach springs KYB AGX adjustable struts Sparco racing buckets 4 point safety harnesses Momo steering wheel lo profile headlite system with PIAA superwhite bulbs Custom audio system Custom gauges Jackson racing supercharger with header and Greddy cat back exhaust and a ton of other stuff 2000 Honda Civic on APEX coilovers Full Alpine Audio system factory fogs with Piaa bulbs Catz ZETA headlamp system tinted custom taillites and on and on

 

I didn't see anyone mentioning that they actually INSTALLED the sways themselves.

True?

I've looked at the details in the service manual and it seems to be a piece of cake to do it yourself.

If you have a few simple hand tools and some sort of jack (may or may not be necessary but I doubt the change-the-tire one from the factory would be useful...let alone safe) AND the service manual someone even just slightly mechanically-inclined should be able to do it easily in under an hour for EACH end.

As with much in the svc manual, there isn't an index item titled 'change your sway bars' but there are step-by-step instructions for REMOVING the sways...read 'em backwards and you are done.

I'll probably order a set in late spring once the ice/snow/muddddd around here has gone away.

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'01 Acura CL-S Black/Ebony, Nav-free

 

I got a hook up at Hopkins Acura, but they still had to charge a little for the dealership and yes there was some tax...


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2001 Cl-S Black on Black with Navigation
Black Tint all around (15%~45%)
Weapon-R Dragon Filter
Weapon-R Coil-Overs
Koni Adjustable Struts
Comptech Sway Bars
(sooner than I thought...)
Comptech Headers

 

They aren't that hard to install...it's just the stiffness of the new bars is a pain to do. Re-connecting the bar is easy...but then try to re-insert your strut...



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2001 Cl-S Black on Black with Navigation
Black Tint all around (15%~45%)
Weapon-R Dragon Filter
Weapon-R Coil-Overs
Koni Adjustable Struts
Comptech Sway Bars
(sooner than I thought...)
Comptech Headers

 

Hey, Can you hook me up? I am friends with the service manager at Hopkins if this helps. E-mail me either way, cool? 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 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

 

Reconnecting the strut???? to install sways?I have never touched the struts to install sways what are you doing?Jens

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1992 mazda Miata lowered with Eibach springs KYB AGX adjustable struts Sparco racing buckets 4 point safety harnesses Momo steering wheel lo profile headlite system with PIAA superwhite bulbs Custom audio system Custom gauges Jackson racing supercharger with header and Greddy cat back exhaust and a ton of other stuff 2000 Honda Civic on APEX coilovers Full Alpine Audio system factory fogs with Piaa bulbs Catz ZETA headlamp system tinted custom taillites and on and on

 

sorry for the tardiness... yeah dudes, thanks alot for your knowledge.

 

The screw that attaches to the horseshoe-looking thing that holds the strut...
I was installing springs and struts at the same time...it was actually easier to screw on the sway bar and then work in the new strut. But damn those things are stiff.



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2001 Cl-S Black on Black with Navigation
Black Tint all around (15%~45%)
Weapon-R Dragon Filter
Weapon-R Coil-Overs
Koni Adjustable Struts
Comptech Sway Bars
(sooner than I thought...)
Comptech Headers

 

Blah, I was bored so I ordered Sway Bars from Snook (nice guy btw). Total was $320.60 shipped. I still think comptech charges too much for 2 metal bars, but whatever, if it helps keep my car more level when I go flying into a corner while racing in the mountains, it's worth it. When they arrive I'll post my impressions then I'll do the same after I get them installed (I figure 3 weeks till they arrive and another week past that for install)

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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