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

 

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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'01 Satin Silver w/Black, Navi_less, spoiler, mud guards, wind deflector.
Tint 15%, Polarqs M6s, Things to come: sub, air kit (if exists), maybe headers, CAI, and spring/sway combo.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1603513&a=12224080

 

1.) suspension
2.) brakes (if interested)
3.) engine

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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
No Navi
No Spoiler

Competch springs/35% tint/PIAA 19169 bulbs/K&N 33-2178 air filter

My Web Site

 

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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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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
-Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Prolarg M-6 lamps
Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI

 

I went w/ Headers/CAI/ sways, and i dont regret it. Power, sound and handling all for 1500

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Nick
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.
Lead Foot!

 

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

 

Do the headers make a difference in exhaust sound without the mufflers?



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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
-Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Prolarg M-6 lamps
Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI

 

not really. there is a slightly raspier engine sound with the headers and perhaps a miniscule overall increase in noise.

 

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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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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'01 Satin Silver w/Black, Navi_less, spoiler, mud guards, wind deflector.
Tint 15%, Polarqs M6s, Things to come: sub, air kit (if exists), maybe headers, CAI, and spring/sway combo.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1603513&a=12224080

 

Tel,
Is that your car I see every day next to the express way?
Ron

 

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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2001 CL-S Satin Silver/Ebnoy
Spoiler, moonroof visor, 20% Tint, V1
Mobil 1 Oil/Oil Filter and PIAA 19173
X-Pel/Upgrade Cup Holder
Clifford Solaris Remote Start Car Alarm

On its way: AEM CAI/Comptech Sway Bar/Brake Line
WS Apexi Coilover or Comptech Headers

 

Could be... What time? I've been doing Gtech 0-60 and qtr mile tests to get a baseline before doing any mods.


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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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
-Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Prolarg M-6 lamps
Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI

 

If you're going to spend $1k:

Tires
CAI

You'll receive the benefits of both worlds this way.

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2001 Satin Silver Cl Type S.
Comptech:Headers, Springs & Sways
AEM CAI
Muds
Wheel locks
35% Llumar metallic tint
My Car

 

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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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
-Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Prolarg M-6 lamps
Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI

 

Remember, you can always sell your CL-S rims over on the TL website to help bankroll your rims & tires. Just got springs/sways/rims/tires on my TL and the difference in handling is incredible. Screw the CAI, dump your first $1000 in the suspension.

 

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.

 

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

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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
-Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Prolarg M-6 lamps
Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI

 

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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'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