My '03 CLS6 progress thread
03-12-2011, 12:10 PM
#203
Besides seats my next big weight project is going to be removing the sunroof and sunroof assembly and either replacing with a cf or lexan plug. I am planning on doing this when my car goes to bodyshop.
CF hood and trunk is on the radar too but I am not too sure about those. I kind of like keeping the car looking stock/sleeperish. The cops dont pay any attention to me as is.
03-14-2011, 09:27 AM
#207
Regional Coordinator (Texas)
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i'm gonna be straight up honest. trying to save weight by taking out small items just doesn't make sense to me, specially with our cars.
Its just not worth it to loose the comfort features to make the car just a little bit lighter/faster.
Its just not worth it to loose the comfort features to make the car just a little bit lighter/faster.
03-14-2011, 01:35 PM
#209
I am only removing stuff that I never used. I am keeping radio, ac, power steering etc. I have only used the cruise control twice in 8 years so I dont see a reason to keep it on.
The sunroof I also rarely use. It will probably save roughly 40 lbs from the highest part of the car.
I find my car no less comfortable than before. If anything I have less rattles now because all the plastic is gone. I am basing this build on my needs which is different than most cl owners. The most uncomfortable thing was having coilovers lowered too much. Since then I have raised them.
I find it odd so many people are against removing weight from a car because of comfort features, yet these same ppl slam their cars on coilovers so they drive horribly on street roads and have to drive slow.
the weight saving stuff might be small but it all adds up. There is such a big difference in the feel of the car after removing a few hundred pounds. btw I am not planning on going to the extreme of removing all sound deadening, carpet, etc.
seats, steering wheel, sunroof plug, cc delete, cleaning up engine bay and upgrading to 2 piece bbk is only other weight savings i really have planned. Could always get the cf hood, trunk, and remove my spoiler also but undecided on those.
The sunroof I also rarely use. It will probably save roughly 40 lbs from the highest part of the car.
I find my car no less comfortable than before. If anything I have less rattles now because all the plastic is gone. I am basing this build on my needs which is different than most cl owners. The most uncomfortable thing was having coilovers lowered too much. Since then I have raised them.
I find it odd so many people are against removing weight from a car because of comfort features, yet these same ppl slam their cars on coilovers so they drive horribly on street roads and have to drive slow.
the weight saving stuff might be small but it all adds up. There is such a big difference in the feel of the car after removing a few hundred pounds. btw I am not planning on going to the extreme of removing all sound deadening, carpet, etc.
seats, steering wheel, sunroof plug, cc delete, cleaning up engine bay and upgrading to 2 piece bbk is only other weight savings i really have planned. Could always get the cf hood, trunk, and remove my spoiler also but undecided on those.
Last edited by brian6speed; 03-14-2011 at 01:50 PM.
03-14-2011, 08:55 PM
#210
I noticed all my rotors have lines on them that you can feel with your fingernail. Could this just be from storing for winter and it will wear away or is it something worse like frozen pistons etc? I hope I dont have to replace after only 7k miles.
03-14-2011, 09:05 PM
#212
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Thats normal wear. If they have big waves and discoloration then thats another story.
03-15-2011, 01:16 PM
#213
I am trying to decide if I should get my bodywork or custom exhaust done first, what do you think? Also i am trying to decide on resonator. How would you rate magnaflow vs vibrant? I am looking at vibrant #1791 and magnaflow #14416.
03-18-2011, 03:19 PM
#220
First off I know it is my fault for ever going to an acura dealer to begin with. I asked them just to change my oil and filter and dont touch anything else, no wash, no vacuum etc. It was Libertyville.
They didnt listen to me tho. Now I have 2 more issues than before I went in. I just wish there was such a thing as customer service. Acura refuses to take responsibility like always, and they are trying to dodge my phone calls and avoid me. Looks like I have to drive there to get anyone to talk, and if you want action all you can do nowadays is sue which isnt worth my time or money.
These wheels will most likely be in the BM in the next week for 1k if anyone wants them. Still in good shape, I am just picky.
They didnt listen to me tho. Now I have 2 more issues than before I went in. I just wish there was such a thing as customer service. Acura refuses to take responsibility like always, and they are trying to dodge my phone calls and avoid me. Looks like I have to drive there to get anyone to talk, and if you want action all you can do nowadays is sue which isnt worth my time or money.
These wheels will most likely be in the BM in the next week for 1k if anyone wants them. Still in good shape, I am just picky.
03-18-2011, 03:29 PM
#221
Burning Brakes
Damn, thats garbage you should go there and tell them to pay for the damages. I would be really pissed its not as bad when its your fault, but since they damaged it that sucks.
03-23-2011, 12:47 PM
#224
I was thinking I might buy a suspension bushing kit for another honda/acura and see what I can get to fit. What car would you think is the closest to ours? I was thinking rsx or prelude. Something like this. http://www.corsportusa.com/store/cat...roducts_id=388
I also want to go measure a rsx sunroof to see if it is same size as ours to see if this would work. http://www.corsportusa.com/store/cat...oducts_id=6972
I also want to go measure a rsx sunroof to see if it is same size as ours to see if this would work. http://www.corsportusa.com/store/cat...oducts_id=6972
04-04-2011, 04:28 PM
#233
Just thought Id update a lil bit. Waiting on a few parts to arrive then I will do timing belt and valve adjustment. Waiting on the custom radiator atm. I also bought the 07 tl-s exhaust springs to install.
I have never seen anyone mention this yet on this forum so i thought some people might be interested. I got my 01 Acura MDX horns in and here are pics(first pair sent to me were bent in half
). Pics also show welded IMRC and my intake/runners.
Here is my harness and shoulder pads.
I have never seen anyone mention this yet on this forum so i thought some people might be interested. I got my 01 Acura MDX horns in and here are pics(first pair sent to me were bent in half
). Pics also show welded IMRC and my intake/runners. Here is my harness and shoulder pads.
about my car lately
04-04-2011, 04:38 PM
#236
Those mdx horns look good. I wonder if there is any gain though, cause although you increase runner length it kinda looks like it would mess with the flow of air through the plenums and making them even smaller and less effective.They probably would be great with p2r plenums though.
04-04-2011, 04:42 PM
#237
Those mdx horns look good. I wonder if there is any gain though, cause although you increase runner length it kinda looks like it would mess with the flow of air through the plenums and making them even smaller and less effective.They probably would be great with p2r plenums though.