What mods to do first?
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What mods to do first?
What do ya guys think;
Plan A (Mix):
-CAI = $185
-Sways = $300
-Mufflers = $650
total = $1135
or
Plan B (total power):
-Header = $1000
Part of me wants the power first, the other half says some power & handling with a sound improvement. What do ya think?
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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
-Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Prolarg M-6 lamps
Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI
Plan A (Mix):
-CAI = $185
-Sways = $300
-Mufflers = $650
total = $1135
or
Plan B (total power):
-Header = $1000
Part of me wants the power first, the other half says some power & handling with a sound improvement. What do ya think?
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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
-Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Prolarg M-6 lamps
Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by tel1sps:
What do ya guys think;
Plan A (Mix):
-CAI = $185
-Sways = $300
-Mufflers = $650
total = $1135
or
Plan B (total power):
-Header = $1000
Part of me wants the power first, the other half says some power & handling with a sound improvement. What do ya think?
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What do ya guys think;
Plan A (Mix):
-CAI = $185
-Sways = $300
-Mufflers = $650
total = $1135
or
Plan B (total power):
-Header = $1000
Part of me wants the power first, the other half says some power & handling with a sound improvement. What do ya think?
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1.) suspension
2.) brakes (if interested)
3.) engine
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No Navi
No Spoiler
Competch springs/35% tint/PIAA 19169 bulbs/K&N 33-2178 air filter
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2.) brakes (if interested)
3.) engine
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No Navi
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I think CAI with Springs and Sways. You already have enough power, definetly need to control it better. Maybe even new tires. I think you can add power later via headers and mufflers if you feel the need but your improvements to handling will be felt more often then the extra hp.
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Big Pimp, I was thinking of not doing springs due to the crappy roads in Staten Island. So I substituted the mufflers instead. But I really like the way the comptech springs look & handle.
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-Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Prolarg M-6 lamps
Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI
I think CAI with Springs and Sways. You already have enough power, definetly need to control it better. Maybe even new tires. I think you can add power later via headers and mufflers if you feel the need but your improvements to handling will be felt more often then the extra hp.
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Big Pimp, I was thinking of not doing springs due to the crappy roads in Staten Island. So I substituted the mufflers instead. But I really like the way the comptech springs look & handle.
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Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI
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I went w/ Headers/CAI/ sways, and i dont regret it. Power, sound and handling all for 1500 ![](http://www.acura-cl.com/ubb/smile.gif)
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01' Cl-S Silver/ Black W/ Navi and Spoiler
V-1 Radar Hard Wired, Limo Tint all around
Comptech Headers, Sways, and AEM CAI
I've got one of the CLS's from the fast batch.
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V-1 Radar Hard Wired, Limo Tint all around
Comptech Headers, Sways, and AEM CAI
I've got one of the CLS's from the fast batch.
Lead Foot!
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1) sways
2) springs
3) CAI
4) headers
forget the mufflers... unless you really like that sound.
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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type S
Comptech Springs
Comptech Sway Bars
Comptech Headers
PIAA 19169
2) springs
3) CAI
4) headers
forget the mufflers... unless you really like that sound.
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Comptech Springs
Comptech Sway Bars
Comptech Headers
PIAA 19169
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Type S Smokes All:
I went w/ Headers/CAI/ sways, and i dont regret it. Power, sound and handling all for 1500![](http://www.acura-cl.com/ubb/smile.gif)
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I went w/ Headers/CAI/ sways, and i dont regret it. Power, sound and handling all for 1500
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by tel1sps:
[BDo the headers make a difference in exhaust sound without the mufflers?
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[BDo the headers make a difference in exhaust sound without the mufflers?
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by tel1sps:
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Yeah, I know what you mean by roads in SI. Maybe they will fix them up by summer, although they are always an adventure. However, from the two cars that I've rode in this Saturday, I really did not feel that much of a difference in the ride. The TL I rode in felt better than stock. He had 18s, springs, sways. The only thing about Comptech springs that I am not sure if I like is the rake look. I would much rather have an even drop.
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Tint 15%, Polarqs M6s, Things to come: sub, air kit (if exists), maybe headers, CAI, and spring/sway combo.
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May be you can go:
1)CAI
2)Sway
3)Brakeline
4)Spark Plugs
5)V-AFC
Then maybe your headers if you feel more need for speed or you can get tires for better grip. Just my opinion.
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Mobil 1 Oil/Oil Filter and PIAA 19173
X-Pel/Upgrade Cup Holder
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On its way: AEM CAI/Comptech Sway Bar/Brake Line
WS Apexi Coilover or Comptech Headers
1)CAI
2)Sway
3)Brakeline
4)Spark Plugs
5)V-AFC
Then maybe your headers if you feel more need for speed or you can get tires for better grip. Just my opinion.
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X-Pel/Upgrade Cup Holder
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On its way: AEM CAI/Comptech Sway Bar/Brake Line
WS Apexi Coilover or Comptech Headers
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by rwwlaw:
Tel,
Is that your car I see every day next to the express way?
Ron</font>
Tel,
Is that your car I see every day next to the express way?
Ron</font>
Big Pimp, I thought the spring ride was great on Saturday. The problem is the ride height. The car would take a beating during my 100+ mile commute everyday. So I need the SUV suspension for now.
New Plan- Plan C;
-sways
-cai
(save for tires and rims)
(header last)
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Mike:
If you're going to spend $1k:
Tires
CAI
You'll receive the benefits of both worlds this way.
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If you're going to spend $1k:
Tires
CAI
You'll receive the benefits of both worlds this way.
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Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by tel1sps:
I'd like to save and get tires and rims. Maybe the Toyo and SSR combo discussed on the other post today. If I did not live in the Northeast i'd just get tires.
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I'd like to save and get tires and rims. Maybe the Toyo and SSR combo discussed on the other post today. If I did not live in the Northeast i'd just get tires.
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tel1sps: Having gotten the Xephyr CAI this past Saturday at the meet, I can tell you that it is worth it and a power (slight) increase for a reasonably inexpensive price.
I am not much of a Speed-Demon, so next I am going to work on the suspension in the form of SWAYS and (probably) SPRINGS. Although, I REALLY WANT chrome wheels - possibly in 18" size. Of course, tires would be included if I go that route.
Good luck with your decision-making and, keep us posted.
I am not much of a Speed-Demon, so next I am going to work on the suspension in the form of SWAYS and (probably) SPRINGS. Although, I REALLY WANT chrome wheels - possibly in 18" size. Of course, tires would be included if I go that route.
Good luck with your decision-making and, keep us posted.
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Thanks Guys for all the advice...
One thing that is definite is the sways, so i'll have those put on next week when Jens does my 7500 mile service. Then i'll look at tires & rims (after tax refund). Lastly the power cai and or header.
I'll let ya all know how the sways and service go next week![](http://www.acura-cl.com/ubb/biggrin.gif)
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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
-Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Prolarg M-6 lamps
Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI
One thing that is definite is the sways, so i'll have those put on next week when Jens does my 7500 mile service. Then i'll look at tires & rims (after tax refund). Lastly the power cai and or header.
I'll let ya all know how the sways and service go next week
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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
-Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Prolarg M-6 lamps
Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI
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CAI, springs, sways and forget the mufflers. I'd spend the cash on new tires instead, I think you'll get much more appreciable difference in handling for the $$ vs. the addition of mufflers that add maybe 5 h.p. IMHO
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Future mods: Comptech springs, sways & headers
17" wheels (Heidfelds, Racing Harts or Volks) with S-02's
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'01 Satin Silver CL-S, tint, Momo Cobra Carbon, Mobil1, V1, 19169's
NY Lic.- F1 FAN
Future mods: Comptech springs, sways & headers
17" wheels (Heidfelds, Racing Harts or Volks) with S-02's
aerokit?
1995 Mitsu GSX, no mods
NY Lic.-I LV F1
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