Does anyoen know why there are no trunk close handles on the trunk..dont you all hate it when you close the trunk and you have to leave those stupid finger marks right on the edge of hte trunk. ANyone know if you could install your own handle or something or where you could find anything? I know lexus GS400s their trunk handle looks liek there are just 2 screws holding it in, so possibly it could be sold in parts department but not sure. any suggestions? I also like how Benz opens the trunk fully when you push the trunk button. ANyone know if its hard to install shocks to make the turnk fly open fully rather than an inch?

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01' CL 3.2 Premium.
Tan/Black
Neuspeed Strut Bar
Diamond Nicrome Limo Mirror Tint
Undetectable K40 w/t Diffuser
Kicker 12" Competition
Cleared Headlights
Custom Int/Ext Lights
Comptech Sway Bars
AEM CAI w/t Bypass Valve
Eibach Pro Kit
Denso Iridium Spark Plugs

 

Reach on the inside to pull it down. It'll become second-nature after a while...

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'01 Blk/Blk CL-S, H&R OE Sport springs

"Paradise is exactly like where you are right now... only much, much better."

 

I'm sure you can adjust your springs to open the trunk all the way... I had to adjust my spoiler springs and it opens the trunk all the way.... Watch out for over head objects, I was stupid with this one time when visiting a client and I put a small ding in my trunk It's all good... --=Keith

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'01 BMW 704I With M Sport Package

'91 Acura Legend LS coupe

 

i close my trunk by pushing on the Acura emblem since it's screwed through the body, not the word ACURA since pressure could loosen the stickiness of the tape holding the letters to the body. and no smudge marks on the body.

i used to pull the trunk close from the inside, however, during a service, the Acura guys greased the trunk hinge so sloppily, there's grease all over the housing around the hinge i used to grab to pull the trunk closed. besides, i feel a little more comfortable pushing the trunk closed rather than pulling it (im afraid of damaging the housing if i pull too hard).

Chris


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Copyright 2001 ScooterKin Enterprises:

'01 CL Type-S: Red on Black

- PIAA 19224 road lamps
- mudguards
- moonroof visor
- fenderwell trim
- spoiler
- wheel locks
- the OLD cup holder
- ...last, but not least, the Xephyr CAI

 

There are two settings for the trunk springs. You can increase the angle of opening by moving the spring to the next groove. You need the special tool: 08M10-SM4-100

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...148&a=13122498


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2001 Acura CL Type-S
Red/Parchment

[This message has been edited by Rentua (edited 06-01-2001).]

 

I just put my index finger on the bottom part of the circle around the Acura calipers and close it. No finger prints and it's second nature now.

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01 CL-S NightHawk Black/Ebony Bowling Ball Interior
Xephyr CAI
Polarg M6
Solaris 9005
Cupholder Ver 2.0 Part#77237-SOK-A02


gto2050 - The voice of absolutely no reason whatsoever!

 

I reach for the Acura emblem... I'll probably rip it off some day on accident

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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Polarg M-6 lamps, K&N filter #33-2178,
Comptech Headers, Sways, mufflers
Planning: SSR 17X7.5 GT1 Wheels, Brembo Brakes.

 

thanks for all the responses.
I guess i might be stuck with just touching the acura emblem. How exactly do you adjust the springs. I notice most cars that have a trunk that flies open has shocks on the trunk however i see nothing on our cars. I think im just lazy. Dont want to open the trunk or touch the emblem to close the trunk.
Maybe i can go fidn some other car company's trunk lever and put ti on our cars.

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01' CL 3.2 Premium.
Tan/Black
Neuspeed Strut Bar
Diamond Nicrome Limo Mirror Tint
Undetectable K40 w/t Diffuser
Kicker 12" Competition
Cleared Headlights
Custom Int/Ext Lights
Comptech Sway Bars
AEM CAI w/t Bypass Valve
Eibach Pro Kit
Denso Iridium Spark Plugs

 

Rentua,
would you happent o know how to use the tool and if its easy to use and how much it costs? Thanks alot.

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01' CL 3.2 Premium.
Tan/Black
Neuspeed Strut Bar
Diamond Nicrome Limo Mirror Tint
Undetectable K40 w/t Diffuser
Kicker 12" Competition
Cleared Headlights
Custom Int/Ext Lights
Comptech Sway Bars
AEM CAI w/t Bypass Valve
Eibach Pro Kit
Denso Iridium Spark Plugs

 

Hey AirC I was wondering about the same thing, I was saying to my friends, How come a $30,000.00 car doesn't have a handle to close the trunk.

My dad has a Lexus GS400, and I was wondering the same thing about putting the GS400 trunk Handle to the Acura. I already looked at the handle from his car and I do not think there would be a problem in putting the Lexus trunk handle to the Acura... I am going to do it (I haven't had the time though), I just need to go to Lexus and buy the part.

IMO I think it is annoying not having a trunk handle considering that my previous 3 cars had one.

Let me know if you decide to to this, and if I get a chance to go to Lexus and get the part I will post pictures, and let you know how much they want for the part.


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Acura CL Type S
Silver W/ Navi
Spoiler
Piaa Solitare 001 Plasma Ion Yellow With Upgraded 55W Bulbs
Eibach Pro Kit
Tokico Illumina Shocks
AEM Cold Air Intake
Comptech Sway Bars
Polarg M6
Dual 10"Infinity Kappa Series
MTX Amp Audio Thunder 302
My Type S

 

marioman, my exact thinking right there...reallymakes no sense for acura to cheap out in that area. Im probably going to drop by lexus sometime this week and hopefully they sell that part...but it does look liek it should work...Ill let you know how it goes if i get it first.

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01' CL 3.2 Premium.
Tan/Black
Neuspeed Strut Bar
Diamond Nicrome Limo Mirror Tint
Undetectable K40 w/t Diffuser
Kicker 12" Competition
Cleared Headlights
Custom Int/Ext Lights
Comptech Sway Bars
AEM CAI w/t Bypass Valve
Eibach Pro Kit
Denso Iridium Spark Plugs

 

i pull the clamp down and just move my hand quickly

 

Just use your forearm...and gently close it...just like you should on your hood...this leaves no fingerprints.

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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
Comptech Headers (hehehe...I got something for you drchang!!)
14.698 @95.977mph....Sears Point Raceway.I think I need a Level 10 Torque Converter!!
Yes, I know I'm going to hell for wasting gas on Civics....

 

hey AirC...and I thought I was the only one with this problem...Nice to know someone agrees with me.



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Acura CL Type S
Silver W/ Navi
Spoiler
Piaa Solitare 001 Plasma Ion Yellow With Upgraded 55W Bulbs
Eibach Pro Kit
Tokico Illumina Shocks
AEM Cold Air Intake
Comptech Sway Bars
Polarg M6
Dual 10"Infinity Kappa Series
MTX Amp Audio Thunder 302
My Type S

 

Me too, since day one...



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01 CL TYPE S: BLK/EBONY, NAVI, AEM CAI, SITTING ON MASITALY SAGITTA 18'S W/ NITTO 555 235-40-18'S AND EIBACH SPORT SPRINGS.

 

Thats why I always wear rubber gloves.

Spiro

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Black/Black 2001 CL-S
Random Technology Cat
RED AEM CAI
Polarg M6 Roadlamps

 

Try this link for an illustration on how to use the spring tool. The second notch is stronger, but I don't think it will raise the lid all the way. I think the tool is about $10? I'm not sure.

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...148&a=13122498



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2001 Acura CL Type-S
Red/Parchment

 

Keith, fix your sig... I've never seen a BMW 704i before

 

I used to have the same problem with my 300M. There was no place to grab onto to close the trunk without leaving fingerprints. Many of us used the "one finger" method and just used the keylock hole to close it. It was harder to close then the Acura.

As a result, I was used to not touching the trunk. With the Acura, I just reach inside and grab, I think, the trunk release area and close it from there. It's very easy to do. This trunk closes a lot easier then the 300. Again, with practice, there's no problem. You don't need any Lexus straps.



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fastdriver
2001 San Marino Red w/parchment interior. [*]Mudguards[*]Bra[*]No nav.[*]No spoiler.[*]Lojack[*]Four coats of Zaino Z2/Z6 and three of Z5/Z6 so far! That red is gleaming![*] Number 34331.[*]Built 3/01.[*]Bought 3/28/01
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fastdriver's previous cars. The 300M has Zaino.
Bra pics 5/13/01.
My car in movies!

Accept mediocrity and that's all you'll ever get!

 

Try closing with the back of your hand -- doesn't sound too smart, but the back of most hands, don't have all of the oil that a palm does. (Works for me, just looks silly)

I've tried the inside the trunk trick, but I hate the thought of mashing my hand in the trunk.



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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI

• Mud guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (48lbs less than stock)
• Kevlar/SS Brake lines w/Brembos?
• Comptech headers & sways
• Silver AEM CAI
• 10 coats of Zaino magic