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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 02:17 PM
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'03 Anthracite CL-S

My 2003 I've had since 2010. Imported to Eastern Canada from Texas. Added the roof wrap recently to cover up some Texas sun damage.




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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 03:03 PM
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looks clean! What brand/colour wrap did you go with? I need to wrap my parents civic roof from the paint fading there.

Needs a drop!
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 04:11 PM
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Yeah, looks pretty clean, any interior shots?
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 04:48 PM
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If I may suggest... Replace the roof wrap with a glossy black. It'll tie into the rest of the car so much nicer.

the car looks good though. The CL-S will always have a special place in my heart.
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 09:26 PM
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gnuts, it's from 3M, I think it's 1080 in 'carbon'. I knew the 'needs a drop' comments wouldn't take long! ha.

Taco, I did think about black paint, 'cause my bodyman would have painted the roof for the same price as getting the wrap put on. In the end I guess I figured the carbon pattern would be more modern.
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 11:12 PM
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I like it, the rims look cool too. Thanks for posting.
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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 08:20 AM
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Looks clean. Is it automatic?
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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 01:18 PM
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Yes sir, automatic. I've only put on about 20k miles, haven't had any tranny issues.
What kind of ballpark money we talking to do an average drop on these cars? Nothing too crazy.
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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Deane
gnuts, it's from 3M, I think it's 1080 in 'carbon'. I knew the 'needs a drop' comments wouldn't take long! ha.

Taco, I did think about black paint, 'cause my bodyman would have painted the roof for the same price as getting the wrap put on. In the end I guess I figured the carbon pattern would be more modern.
Sorry, I should have clarified. I meant a glossy black wrap. Alternatively, look at "6D carbon fiber" wrap material. That stuff looks like real carbon fiber, at least from photos. It has a nice glossy finish to it.

I actually just ordered some but it won't get here for close to 4 weeks. It's coming straight from the manufacturer, in China
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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 02:36 PM
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Yes sir, automatic. I've only put on about 20k miles, haven't had any tranny issues.
What kind of ballpark money we talking to do an average drop on these cars? Nothing too crazy.

Depends if you want adjustable coilovers, or just lowering Springs. Spring can be had for 2-300 bucks, I believe. Coilovers are obviously more- I would venture a guess of 600-1200, depends on what you buy.
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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 08:26 PM
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Interior shots, check out that re-covered armrest with red stitching.... Daaaaaaaaaamn! ha.
I had the headrests and the armrest in the rear done in red to balance it out a little better.





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Old Apr 30, 2017 | 02:35 PM
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.... I love that color
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Old May 1, 2017 | 07:04 PM
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Very nice - love the subtle upgrades inside too
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Old Feb 18, 2018 | 06:49 PM
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Man that is sharp! Seats look good. What leather product do you use on the interior?
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Old Feb 19, 2018 | 01:57 PM
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Good looking CL
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Old Feb 20, 2018 | 10:20 PM
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Thanks Danzig54, I’ve used an Armour All gel for leather a few times, seats seem to soak it right up.
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Old Mar 16, 2020 | 10:40 AM
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Very clean CL!!
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Old Mar 16, 2020 | 10:47 AM
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Old Mar 16, 2020 | 02:36 PM
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Sold it in Novemeber and got a leftover Audi S5 Coupe - was a great 10 years with my CL.
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Old Mar 16, 2020 | 02:58 PM
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Do you remember the infotainment system you installed in it? Looks great!
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Old Mar 16, 2020 | 08:48 PM
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It was a JVC 830 double DIN size from 2010 - I could play videos from an attached iPod.

Acura replacement:



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Old Apr 11, 2020 | 08:29 PM
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Yo, that Type-S emblem on the front attatched to the grill was dope. You did that yourself? Cause my ‘03 CLS doesn’t have it.
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Old Apr 12, 2020 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by hue_hustler
Yo, that Type-S emblem on the front attatched to the grill was dope. You did that yourself? Cause my ‘03 CLS doesn’t have it.
Yep, just something from ebay I think, partly so you could tell there was a mesh grill there in the middle, it wasn't always easy to see.
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Old Apr 14, 2020 | 07:39 AM
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Yep, just something from ebay I think, partly so you could tell there was a mesh grill there in the middle, it wasn't always easy to see.
what did you stick it with? Gorilla glue? I got an Type-S emblem just laying around. The other day I held it in the same location you had yours and I like it. I never thought about that.
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Old Apr 14, 2020 | 04:15 PM
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Don't remember the glue, but I cut out a 'backer plate' to put on the inside and try to get the glue to touch both side to make it more secure. Not sure how well that work but it never fell off, including a few trips through auomated car washs.
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Old Apr 29, 2020 | 11:51 PM
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Nice CL, and Nice S5! I have looked at those for a while, as I have had my CL for 14 years now! But it's not my daily driver. It's my fun car. The S5 quick? Reminds me of the CL!
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 08:00 PM
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I find it's deceptively fast yes with the V6, it's a fun car, and so refined compared to the CL - I had a Grand National for 22 years too. Also quick and modified a bit, but the Audi is of course a world apart. With the AWD, it's power that most anyone can control on wet or dry roads.
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Old Dec 1, 2021 | 11:20 PM
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Very clean ride inside and out bro
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