UPDATE:
Stage 1
The Acura CL-S has been in the body shop over the weekend and construction of the kit has begun. Expected time to complete is less than 10 days. I will be visiting the body shop everyday this week to examine work and to take pics. Exhaust will also be installed and there will be pics of these, too (HKS Dragger). Upon completion, the car will then be transported to Jacksonville to have the Air Bags installed. Two 3-gallon tanks will be used to supply the air-the entire wheel well will be eliminated in order to store the tanks. All wiring will be done except the switches, guages and display which will come last when the rest of the guages for the car are displayed. Full side to side, front and back movements will be available. The two other components of Stage 1 include N2O and Dynamat. Dynamat will seal any loose ends and unstable parts, especially from the body kit and air bag tanks and compressors. N20 will conclude non-stereo components in the inside of the car (non-engine compartment) that requires guages and wiring. The tank will take the last of the available space before deciding airspace and creativity in the trunk.

Stage 1 ETA of completion: JULY 10th

Stage 2: Sound and Entertainment

Stage 3: Engine Compartment

Stage 4: Interior Re-design

Stage 5: Rims and Wheels, Graphics and Paint

 

NICE!!!! I can't wait to see the results of the interior work! What are you thinking to do??

 

Nice! Can't wait to see the finished product.

 

Interior Re-design is slated for basically last because the rims, wheels, graphics and paint is exterior and those can be dented, chipped etc. at any moment so we wait for last, plus rims can define a car.

The Re-design has to "flow" with the car and essentially the trunk will begin the "flow." Concepts that are created there will be elaborated throughout the car--ideas include fiberglass designs, chrome/aluminum fittings, custom etching on mats and possibly seats. The dash may just very well be remodeled to house the guages. PLus one SURPRISE that will shock the industry-must keep hush until completition (its in the dash!).

Guages include:

2 for airbags
2 for N2O
2 for temp and voltage
1 Apexi V-AFC
Blitz Electro-meter (not sure yet)

I am sure there are more I havent gotten to yet--I spend about 2 hours a day building project charts, researching for pricing, researching products, researching Acura-CL comments, etc.

Everday I learn something new or digress over competitive brands! Headaches include Air Bags-who to install, body kit-which one to custom mold, N20-which company and how, and what do I need?

Nightmares everynight! I want it to be immaculate!

 

Wow well if it goes well you Astroboy will have a comptetitor on his hands

 

what kind of kit are you getting made? will it be possible for us to get the kit as well? hope to see pics of your car soon sounds great

 

To: Blue-Cl-type-s

You can take any kit you choose on the market and find a good body shop and pay them the right amount and they will make it work. Will it flow with the Acura though? Pics will be in soon and you can look at the kit then. As far as "help me pick an exhaust" I am personally going with the HKS. Both are prominent brands and both will influence HP gains noticeably the same, I just thought the HKS was nicer looking.

 

are you trying to get everything done before hot import nights orlando?

 

I wish...I will definately be there...in fact I am going with my roomate who has a Lexus IS300 with body kit and some engine mods...but ultimately its a long shot. Our original game plan had a 4 month install time so October is possible but we have a LIMIT of 6 months so I get my car back for Christmas. I am under the impression that it will take the 4-6 months...maybe we will bring it there unfinished but highly unlikely.

 

What are you driving when all this is happening????? I would say bring it to HIN Ft. Lauderdale next year.

 

hey acurajL i was just wondering what kit you decided to custom fit onto your car...or did you go all out custom? thanks...btw....how much is it costing you? thanks

 

Nitrogen??? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

 

hey monkey HIN isnt in ft lauderdale for 2002 its in orlando but import xpression is coming to miami in dec.