1997 Acura CL 3.0

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Old 07-17-2020, 10:58 AM
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1997 Acura CL 3.0

I purchased this car about 3 years ago and am starting to realize how different it is from other Acura or Honda models, even a difference between the 98-99 models. Such as the 1997 having encased rotors vs rotor-over-hub, and the rear spindle assemblies having different sized bushings for the suspension, or even the rims. Is this car rare or just a awkward moment in Honda's history?

Btw, Im looking for a suspension manual for the car, the Acura Manuf. Supplement manual doesn't have suspension in it, and its different from the Accord and other Acura CL models. (I checked with Acura themselves on that). Any suggestions?

Other than all that, Im approaching 190k miles, and I bought it from a dealership where it sat in the mud with a rotted exhaust and flat tires. Its nearly 100% rust free on the entire car, especially the bottom (due to its galvanized panels and factory undercoating probably). Apparently the previous owner had it taken to the same Acura Dealership for 13 years, then another Acura Dealership when he moved for 6 years, and then it sat in his garage for 4 years until I got it as a dealership tradein. Its a fun car to drive! I JUST replaced the suspension on it, and plan to restore the whole car (as its covered in dents from a careless previous owner).
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Originally Posted by Rangerkip
Apparently the previous owner had it taken to the same Acura Dealership for 13 years, then another Acura Dealership when he moved for 6 years, and then it sat in his garage for 4 years until I got it as a dealership tradein. Its a fun car to drive! I JUST replaced the suspension on it, and plan to restore the whole car (as its covered in dents from a careless previous owner).
It was garage kept for a year before I got it, I purchased it in 2017
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