My Turn to Reminisce....
09-29-2012, 05:47 PM
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My Turn to Reminisce....
Its been a while since I had a build thread for the CL. So I figured I'd just highlight some of the stuff Ive done to her during the course of ownership.
Bought her August 8th 2008 with 56k miles on the clock. One owner, never smoked in, no accidents. She was clean:
My very first mod was the 8G Accord shift knob.
Then I dropped it and got some wheels.
Installed my sub.
Got different wheels.
Built the engine:
Got different wheels:
Changed the dash color:
Get different wheels:
Ditched the spoiler:
And finally, how she sits in my driveway:
She had 161k miles the last time I drove her, back in May. Thats 48k on the motor. Im going to drive her through the winter, and come spring time, the part out begins.
Bought her August 8th 2008 with 56k miles on the clock. One owner, never smoked in, no accidents. She was clean:
My very first mod was the 8G Accord shift knob.
Then I dropped it and got some wheels.
Installed my sub.
Got different wheels.
Built the engine:
Got different wheels:
Changed the dash color:
Get different wheels:
Ditched the spoiler:
And finally, how she sits in my driveway:
She had 161k miles the last time I drove her, back in May. Thats 48k on the motor. Im going to drive her through the winter, and come spring time, the part out begins.
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09-29-2012, 06:12 PM
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Salute to a true pioneer in the CL game, sorry to see you go man! You have been incredibly helpful and hopefully we can stay in touch. You better believe I am gonna try and scoop up some of those parts too!
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09-29-2012, 06:17 PM
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The pioneers came before me. I was just following in their footsteps. I appreciate the compliment though. Im not out of the J series game, just the CL game.
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09-29-2012, 06:33 PM
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Damn if you leave, who can I trust for answers?? Seriously, you've been an awesome resource to so many on this forum. You will be missed, once you finally break your Acurazine addiction 
Thanks for all you've contributed and most of all, thanks for the wheels!!
Thanks for all you've contributed and most of all, thanks for the wheels!!
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09-29-2012, 06:37 PM
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09-30-2012, 02:21 AM
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Yea, I havent given up on the new headlights, just havent had the time.
09-30-2012, 07:53 AM
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BAADD to c u go.
if i remember right, did u not hv the engine stroked to a 3.5 (NVA6 built) if so then why the sudden change to part it out after all tht work.
(is it : expectations ?, Cost ?, U Just need more power).
Could u Pls list ur mods, i thought u use to have it as ur signature.
if i remember right, did u not hv the engine stroked to a 3.5 (NVA6 built) if so then why the sudden change to part it out after all tht work.
(is it : expectations ?, Cost ?, U Just need more power).
Could u Pls list ur mods, i thought u use to have it as ur signature.
09-30-2012, 12:40 PM
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Its a 3.6l, built December 2009. Theres nothing wrong with the engine, but Im sick of constantly replacing broken mounts and axles. I dont want to drop $900 on custom axles either since Id still be stuck with FWD and its just not fun to drive anymore. Ive got the FR-S which is definitely slower in a straight line, but its the most fun Ive had behind the wheel of a car. I also want to finish my Civic, so that will be the track car. The CL is the odd man out.
Im on my netbook right now and Ive got all the mods listed in a document on my desktop, so Ill post them up later.
Im on my netbook right now and Ive got all the mods listed in a document on my desktop, so Ill post them up later.
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09-30-2012, 07:12 PM
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Civic/motorcycle.
09-30-2012, 07:38 PM
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Its a 3.6l, built December 2009. Theres nothing wrong with the engine, but Im sick of constantly replacing broken mounts and axles. I dont want to drop $900 on custom axles either since Id still be stuck with FWD and its just not fun to drive anymore. Ive got the FR-S which is definitely slower in a straight line, but its the most fun Ive had behind the wheel of a car. I also want to finish my Civic, so that will be the track car. The CL is the odd man out.
Im on my netbook right now and Ive got all the mods listed in a document on my desktop, so Ill post them up later.
Im on my netbook right now and Ive got all the mods listed in a document on my desktop, so Ill post them up later.
I say this becos I am looking fwd to doing the similar work prob a 3.5l but does that mean i will be breaking axles and engine mounts all day ?
That would be bad becos i wud want it as a daily driver also.
09-30-2012, 07:47 PM
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As of now, yes.
I beat on the car a lot. But, Ive been driving my other car exclusively since the end of May. The CL has just sat. I guess its my way of seeing if I really need the car, and it seems as though I dont. No sense spending the money on insurance, property tax and registration fees 
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09-30-2012, 11:35 PM
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What happened to the J-powered AP1?
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10-01-2012, 10:29 AM
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10-01-2012, 01:21 PM
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Thank you for the kind words.Wish I knew. The guy that was posting the build here hasnt updated the project. I know there were a few others that were mostly complete, but I havent seen anything from those shops
If I go through with my plan, Ill be bringing an even bigger beast out there 
Finish that damn CRX so we can be EF chassis buddies
10-01-2012, 02:09 PM
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I havent been on my desktop yet, might be on tonight so I can get a full mod list posted.
10-01-2012, 03:55 PM
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Beautiful Cl
Hello all, i'm new to this forum, graduated from team-integra forums. I now own a 2003 CL-S six speed. I have to say OP, your CL is beautiful. I agree with everyone, please post a parts list! I'm inspired to make a DIY intake like yours. Please make a list of the parts that were required to make it if ya don't mind >
My current plan is to remove the resonator (already done), remove the square filter, and attatch a pipe with a filter to the bottom of the air box, but your intake looks so clean.
Keep up the good work!
Oh yeah if you have any youtube clips of your exhaust sound or intake sound please link us
My current plan is to remove the resonator (already done), remove the square filter, and attatch a pipe with a filter to the bottom of the air box, but your intake looks so clean.
Keep up the good work!
Oh yeah if you have any youtube clips of your exhaust sound or intake sound please link us
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10-01-2012, 04:05 PM
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Hello all, i'm new to this forum, graduated from team-integra forums. I now own a 2003 CL-S six speed. I have to say OP, your CL is beautiful. I agree with everyone, please post a parts list! I'm inspired to make a DIY intake like yours. Please make a list of the parts that were required to make it if ya don't mind >
My current plan is to remove the resonator (already done), remove the square filter, and attatch a pipe with a filter to the bottom of the air box, but your intake looks so clean.
Keep up the good work!
Oh yeah if you have any youtube clips of your exhaust sound or intake sound please link us
My current plan is to remove the resonator (already done), remove the square filter, and attatch a pipe with a filter to the bottom of the air box, but your intake looks so clean.
Keep up the good work!
Oh yeah if you have any youtube clips of your exhaust sound or intake sound please link us
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10-01-2012, 07:33 PM
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Wish we could convince you to keep the CL... but it's understandable.
Hope you can post up the Civic build so we can follow.
Sounds awesome.
So will the FR-S be powering it through winter 2013/14?
Hope you can post up the Civic build so we can follow.
Sounds awesome.So will the FR-S be powering it through winter 2013/14?
10-01-2012, 09:34 PM
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Fucking axles 
The Civic will get a dedicated thread that dreamer can spam
And we'll see about winter next year. I may end up buying a beater
Current mods:
-J37 Crank and Rods
-J35 Pistons
-KMS Titanium Valve Springs and Retainers
-Ported and Polished Heads and Intake Runners
-Custom Cold Air Intake
-Equal Length Long Tube Headers; 1-7/8” Primaries, 2.5” Downtubes, 3” J-pipe
-Magnaflow High Flow Catalytic Converter
-Magnaflow Resonator
-Magnaflow Mufflers
-Mugen Thermostat, Fan Switch, and Radiator Cap
-Option Racing Lightweight Underdrive Pulley
-Hybrid Racing Aluminum Shift Bushings
-PSpec Tuning Short Throw Shifter
-Clutchmaster FX300 Clutch and Lightweigh Flywheel
-Clutch Dampening Device Delete
-XLR8 75A Engine Mounts
-Ingalls Stiffy
-NRG Torque Damper
-ViS Carbon Fiber Hood
-ViS Carbon Fiber Trunk
-S2000 Titanium Shift Knob
-Powdercoated Valve Covers, Intake Manifold, and Intake
-50/35% Tint
-Blacked Out Chrome Trim
-Projector retrofit using TSX projectors, clear lens
-Stealth AEM UEGO Gauge in Rear View Mirror
-Red LED Dash Lighting
-White CCFL Trunk Lighting
-S2000 Steering Wheel with RSX Dual Stage Airbag
-Pioneer MVH-P7300
-Alpine PDX1.600
-JL TW5-3 13.5" Subwoofer
-Uncald4 Subwoofer Enclosure
-AMR Coilovers; 10k Front, 8k Rear
-Neuspeed Front Strut Tower Bar
-Energy Suspension Polyurethane Radius Rod Bushings
-Progress Rear Sway Bar
-Ingalls Rear Camber Kit
-RL Front Brake Calipers
-350Z 12.8" Powerslot Slotted Rotors
Keep in mind the engine isnt "done". There are more mods in the pipeline that have not been completed yet
And we'll see about winter next year. I may end up buying a beater
Current mods:
-J37 Crank and Rods
-J35 Pistons
-KMS Titanium Valve Springs and Retainers
-Ported and Polished Heads and Intake Runners
-Custom Cold Air Intake
-Equal Length Long Tube Headers; 1-7/8” Primaries, 2.5” Downtubes, 3” J-pipe
-Magnaflow High Flow Catalytic Converter
-Magnaflow Resonator
-Magnaflow Mufflers
-Mugen Thermostat, Fan Switch, and Radiator Cap
-Option Racing Lightweight Underdrive Pulley
-Hybrid Racing Aluminum Shift Bushings
-PSpec Tuning Short Throw Shifter
-Clutchmaster FX300 Clutch and Lightweigh Flywheel
-Clutch Dampening Device Delete
-XLR8 75A Engine Mounts
-Ingalls Stiffy
-NRG Torque Damper
-ViS Carbon Fiber Hood
-ViS Carbon Fiber Trunk
-S2000 Titanium Shift Knob
-Powdercoated Valve Covers, Intake Manifold, and Intake
-50/35% Tint
-Blacked Out Chrome Trim
-Projector retrofit using TSX projectors, clear lens
-Stealth AEM UEGO Gauge in Rear View Mirror
-Red LED Dash Lighting
-White CCFL Trunk Lighting
-S2000 Steering Wheel with RSX Dual Stage Airbag
-Pioneer MVH-P7300
-Alpine PDX1.600
-JL TW5-3 13.5" Subwoofer
-Uncald4 Subwoofer Enclosure
-AMR Coilovers; 10k Front, 8k Rear
-Neuspeed Front Strut Tower Bar
-Energy Suspension Polyurethane Radius Rod Bushings
-Progress Rear Sway Bar
-Ingalls Rear Camber Kit
-RL Front Brake Calipers
-350Z 12.8" Powerslot Slotted Rotors
Keep in mind the engine isnt "done". There are more mods in the pipeline that have not been completed yet
10-01-2012, 09:36 PM
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Cant see much:
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10-01-2012, 09:39 PM
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What a fcking hunk of junk 
I don't want to see the CL go Good luck with everything dude!
I don't want to see the CL go
Good luck with everything dude!
10-01-2012, 09:55 PM
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Dude, watching those videos again is making me kind of miss it. But the project, once finished, would be like that x10
10-01-2012, 11:27 PM
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Still a Civic 
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10-01-2012, 11:30 PM
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And the zings begin
10-01-2012, 11:30 PM
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Ayyy fug you meng!
10-01-2012, 11:31 PM
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10-01-2012, 11:32 PM
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Sorry I had to.The Civic will be fawking sweet once completed but I'll always have a special place in my heart for your CL
Aman go hump some meese.
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10-01-2012, 11:42 PM
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I know what you mean. The CL really is an awesome commuter car and you dont see many out there. If I never got it, I never would have seen the awesomeness of the J series, and most importantly, I never would have gotten the chance to be a part of the AZine community 
10-01-2012, 11:49 PM
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What made you pick the CL when you bought it?