Two Mods for the CL-S............. for Handling and Ride

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Jun 11, 2001 | 06:01 PM

dfv3.2CL-S

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Two Mods for the CL-S............. for Handling and Ride

If you needed to make changes to the car with out affecting stock hieght, What two mods would be recommended to improve handeling and ride?

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Jun 11, 2001 | 06:02 PM

moomaster_99

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Easy...struts and sways.

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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!!
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Jun 11, 2001 | 06:30 PM

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Sways and tires.

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2001 Satin Silver CL-S
Comptech headers, sways, axle-back exhaust; AEM CAI; PIAA road lamps & high beams.

"Never underestimate the power of a dark CLown!" - Darph Bobo

Jun 11, 2001 | 06:38 PM

spiroh

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ditto. Thats the way to go.

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Originally posted by H4mm3rm4n:
Sways and tires.

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

Jun 11, 2001 | 06:47 PM

moomaster_99

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yeah...forgot about tires...tires and sways.

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Originally posted by spiroh:
ditto. Thats the way to go.

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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....

My Peoples

Jun 11, 2001 | 06:50 PM

Jayru

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Restrict the Fat Chicks from riding in your car...

Jun 11, 2001 | 07:10 PM

Caddy©

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Struts

Enlighten me

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Originally posted by moomaster_99:
Easy...struts and sways.

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2001 CL-S Silver
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Comptech Sways
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Jun 11, 2001 | 07:18 PM

moomaster_99

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What type? Or what do they do!?! Well, Konis are the best. Never heard any rave reviews about the Tokicos. As to what they do....they keep the tire from lifting off the ground when you drive, not to mention...smoothing out the ride.

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Struts

Enlighten me

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Jun 11, 2001 | 07:37 PM

avengerjr

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definitely sways and tires

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avengerjr
2001 CL-S Satin Silver / Ebony Interior / Non-Navi[*] spoiler , wheel locks , 35% tint , fenderwell trim[*] mud guards , winter floor mats , full nose mask[*] Xephyr CAI , H&R OE Springs

Jun 11, 2001 | 09:00 PM

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phatpat

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tires and sways

Quote:

Originally posted by moomaster_99:
What type? Or what do they do!?! Well, Konis are the best. Never heard any rave reviews about the Tokicos. As to what they do....they keep the tire from lifting off the ground when you drive, not to mention...smoothing out the ride.

yup, tokicos are crap

Bilstein (stock Porsche 911 struts) and Koni are the best.

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'01 Black/Tan CL-S w/ Navi & spoiler
AEM CAI
Comptech headers & sway bars
Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires
15% tint, Infinity Perfect sub/PPI amp

'97 Acura Integra LS

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Jun 11, 2001 | 09:03 PM

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SidVicious

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Start with sways and when your stock tires are ready to be replaced get some Nittos or Proxies.

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2001 CL Type S w/ NAV in Silver | Wheel Locks | Front Plate (Mounted in the Trunk) | Mobil 1 | Polarg M6 | K&N Filter (Mounted in the Trunk til the old one wears out) | Comptech Sways (on the way) | Sungard Tint (35%,20%) on 6/9/01

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Jun 11, 2001 | 11:35 PM

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Tires and sways!

I'm halfway there -- need the sways!

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Sundance Gold Metallic CL-S, 2001
Tint 35% Tint x Five Windows
Amp/Sub/Speakers/EQ
Remote Starter
Xephyr CAI
Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45zr17
Zenetti Valeo 17 X 8 Chromes
Painted Calipers (soon)
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Jun 12, 2001 | 01:05 AM

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Quote:

Originally posted by Acuraman:
Tires and sways!

I'm halfway there -- need the sways!

Well, I should have the other half installed by next week ... the sways that is ... still running the stock meats.

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'01 CL Type S - Satin Silver, Navi, BBS RK, Comptech Sways coming soon
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Jun 12, 2001 | 01:06 AM

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Either sways and tires or Rims and tires. If price is no object, get rims and tires. Lighter rims are an AMAZING difference. Especially with our heavy 24 lb rims. You can get some light racing wheels and save 10+lbs per corner. A HUGE difference for unsprung weight.

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Comptech Sways
G-Tech (Full tank of gas, 60F, VSA off, SS) - 5.94 seconds
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Jun 12, 2001 | 02:58 AM

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Ilove the difference the sways made. Toyo
Proxes T1S next, so i guess i agree with just about everyone.

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Spoiler
Comptech Headers
Comptech Sways

Jun 12, 2001 | 03:04 AM

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ZmZmCar

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What about springs? I thought lower car meant lower center of gravity and therefore better handling.

Jun 12, 2001 | 03:41 AM

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phatpat

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Quote:

Originally posted by ZmZmCar:
What about springs? I thought lower car meant lower center of gravity and therefore better handling.

You're right, but...

Quote:

Originally posted by dfv3.2CL-S:
with out affecting stock hieght

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'01 Black/Tan CL-S w/ Navi & spoiler
AEM CAI
Comptech headers & sway bars
Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires
15% tint, Infinity Perfect sub/PPI amp

'97 Acura Integra LS

"You don't need a shopping cart wing to go fast..."