TylerT

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I figured I'd start a progress thread on the 2G CL side and introduce myself.

As some of you frequent Car Talkers know, I picked up a SSM CL-S6 exactly 1 week ago and loving it already. I have Form and Function coilovers coming next week and plan on picking up Comptech axlebacks & having mild exhaust work done.

Keeping it simple and clean for now. Sooner or later, I'll turn into something similar to my 7G Accord (RIP)



Here's how my current ride sits as of right now:









More pics to come.

mikebikelife

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We're twins except the spoiler , similar mileage too .

AustinTaper

Welcome to the ssm club! The accord looked sharp! Are you using those wheels on the cl?

TylerT

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Wheels were gone shortly after my Accord was totaled.

I do have plans for wheels eventually, I'm mainly going to focus on suspension, mild bolt-ons and subtle changes on the exterior (Debadging, refinishing the rear bumper, etc).

Car is great so far, managed 24mpg with my foot through the floor half of the time.

AnthraciteTypeS

Nice pickup- how does it compare to your old Altima?

TylerT

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SE-R had boat loads of torque (made about 250wtq @ 3000rpm), makes my CL-S feel pretty weak. The CL-S feels just about the same up top and in my opinion, has a much nicer engine note.

Interior quality, CL-S feels much nicer with less interior rattles. Interior feels a bit dated, but hey .. can't have everything for 6 grand.

Coilovers should arrive on Saturday, I'm guessing they'll be on this weekend if FedEx tracking is correct.

mikebikelife

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Couple bolt ons and it should feel faster .

TylerT

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Lower?

2000UA5

IM LOVING IT!!! I want a CL now haha

mikebikelife

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Tint looks realy dark

AustinTaper

looks good tyler, nice aggressive stock look.

TylerT

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I've noticed the car has a slight wobble on the steering wheel under hard acceleration after putting these coilovers on.

I checked all bolts and they seem snug (lugs, top hat & strut tower nuts, wishbone, etc).

Maybe it's time for axle replacement? The car rides perfectly smooth while accelerating lightly at any speed.

Opinions?

mikebikelife

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I've heard about axels causing problems too but I was probably slightly lower than you and went 30k with no problems. Sway bar endlinks tight ?

TylerT

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Update: I raised the car about 3/8 of an inch and the wobble has gone down considerably, I'm betting the axles are getting a bit tired.

Here are some pics with my Sony 5N w/ 16mm 2.8f,











Photobucket editing ftw.

SoCal CL

Nice setup. I'm also looking into function and Form coils so thanks for the before and after pics.

TylerT

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Put some TLC into the car today;

1: Changed out the transmission fluid to GM Syncromesh FM - amazing difference, shifts feel like a hot knife through butter. Car shifted pretty good before, but now it's perfect.

2: Removed the resonator on the stock airbox & added a high flow K&N filter - butt dyno suggests I picked up maybe 1 / 2hp and the engine note sounds great.

3: Replaced a broken RSB linkage on the driverside - car feels a bit more planted, not very noticeable.

4: Washed, waxed and detailed the interior - also hit a few spots with touchup paint from being low

I don't really have any big plans for it right now, but I'll make sure to post updates whenever they do come around.

Thanks for reading.

mikebikelife

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Very clean .

If I'm ever in socal we will have to do a shoot . 2 CLS6 Silver on Black lowered . Win .

You said no to trading trunks right ?

gnuts

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you need a spoiler Mike?

mikebikelife

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Nah I'm going carbon trunk eventually

Brandon Allen

Do you have a website to get a carbon trunk or hood? Ive been thinking about get one or the other myself.

Sun Diego CL-S

Nothing like being slammed on stockies.

What is up Tyler!

Brandon Allen

Hey tyler car looks F***** awsome! where did you find those rain guards??

mikebikelife

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The mudflaps are oem .
VIS I think makes carbon hood and trunk for the cl .

TylerT

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Quick update:



Ordered new front slotted rotors & pads - also, getting a set of 4 Hankook V12 summer tires installed tomorrow with an alignment. Corsport shifter bushings are on the way too!

No real performance mods planned until I get the essentials taken care of:

- Replacement OEM Axles
- New motor & transmission mounts
- Clutch & Flywheel - LUK clutch already sitting collecting dust - need to decide whether if I should get the OEM flywheel resurfaced or buy aftermarket (lightweight).

Currently, my CLS6 just rolled over to 137,000 miles and it's holding up quite well - I recently took a 1500 mile roadtrip to Utah and the car didn't skip a beat or give me any issue(s) whatsoever. The original clutch was really put to the test on my return trip back when there was a fatal collision on the i15 just outside of Baker, Nevada which caused a total freeway closure. This resulted in a 20 mile traffic stand-still and it was almost entirely uphill - added 4 hours of stop & go traffic to my trip back home. I am still amazed the clutch didn't give me any problems

Car managed 31mpg on the trip there, 26mpg on the way back.











Thanks for reading.

d1sturb3d119

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mikebikelife

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: Rick ross grunt :

Mi gusta .

Oldsman71

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Nice photos! Really pretty country! Your car looks great too.

Brandon Allen

How do you like the F&F coils? Is it similar to stock at all?

Marcelechka

I bet that was a fun drive through the mountains?


Car looks

TylerT

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I would say they ride pretty good, but nowhere near stock. Ride can be bouncy and you always have to be on pothole patrol - other than that, I can't complain for the price I got them for.

It was an absolute blast. The elevation in that area was around 5000ft so you could definitely feel the altitude, car was down on power a bit but the roads were silky smooth, very little traffic and I didn't see a single highway patrol cruiser. Very fun indeed.

This weekend was great for the CL - I got the Stoptech rotors installed along with some new Hawk HPS pads. Did 4 x 60mph - 10mph consecutive stops for the bed-in and these things bite pretty hard, much better than stock.



Also, managed to pickup and install a Comptech-B pipe & Corsport shifter bushings. Bushings really improved shifter feel and the B-pipe gave me a few ponies on the buttdyno.

Next is going to be headers & mufflers to finish the exhaust.

TylerT

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Update:

It all started out as testing the waters and seeing what kind of interest I had in my CL-S6 .. and the next thing I know I'm filling out the seller's portion of the title. Car is out of my hands and it was a great ride while it lasted. I referred the buyer to this forum since it has such a wealth of information - I also told him to take over my thread where I left off.

Farewell to the CL side of AZ - appreciate the feedback & answers to any of the questions I had.

Now it's time to car shop yet again.

gnuts

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Sad to see you go.....what do you have in mind next?

mikebikelife

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Noice .

TylerT

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I'll update the thread when I get the new ride, stay tuned!

You'll be the first to see the post come up on IG

AnthraciteTypeS

Bampbampbamp..anotheronebitesthedustAHH

J/k, looking forward to seeing what the replacement is!

TylerT

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Thanks buddy! I referred the new owner to this forum and to take over my thread - lets just call him my replacement .

mikebikelife

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That profile pic tho .

TylerT

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Thanks buddy, I'll post up some pictures once she's detailed.

It's going to high 70s this weekend

mattcl-s

looks awesome! I gotta get my cl-s sitting like yours super clean too

TylerT

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Thanks Matt,

I sold the CL-S6 about 5 months ago and you bet I still miss it.

I still keep in touch with the current owner and see the car every once in awhile - brings back memories .

Here's a few pics of how my new ride currently sits today











Thanks for reading.