DeLucCL-S

I just bought "The Absorber" at Pep Boys for $9.99. I own a Black Type-S and anyone who has ever had a black car knows what a whore it is to dry let alone keep clean. This towel cut my time in half when drying my car. NOT ONE SPOT left on my car. Shiny as ever, even better than before when i would use a buffing towel after drying. It is a synthetic material that sucks up every last drop of water on the surface....I recommend it to anyone who takes the time and effort to clean your car. Especially with a black car!...try it out and let me know what you think.

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2001 CL-S
Black/Black
All Stock
Real Fast
Blackwood Dask Kit

rsuzara

I too have been using "the absorber", walmart actually sells it also. I used to use it on my black camry and it did a fine job!!

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2001 3.2CL-Type S, No Navig., Satin Silver, Spoiler, mudguards

MikeS 18

My absorber is 10+ years old. Make sure you keep the container it came in. Simply wring it out and roll it back up and put it in its house for next Saturday. When it gets really dirty, throw it in the washer and air dry it. It will last forever.

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CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment/Nav, spoiler, door & fender guards, wood trim, PIAA 9005, Polarg M6, V1 w/remote, trunk & winter mats, no headers, no sway bars, no springs, no CAI, no money! (but I got a nice new kitchen!)

P-Man

this kind of sounds like a synthetic chamois, which i use first and then finish with a regular towel. how is this different?

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Black/Parch '01 CL-S no-navi, Spoiler, Visor (currently removed for winter), 35% tint, locks, PIAA19170

MikeS 18

It's not. That's what it is but show me a chamois that lasts 10 years...


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CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment/Nav, spoiler, door & fender guards, wood trim, PIAA 9005, Polarg M6, V1 w/remote, trunk & winter mats, no headers, no sway bars, no springs, no CAI, no money! (but I got a nice new kitchen!)

The Green Hornet

I have gone through so many damn Chamois and Tiger Rags and what not, and then I spotted this at Wal-Mart for $9. I was skeptical...you see a name as corny as "the Absorber", but I figured what the hell.... Well, this thing is awesome! Really dries the car out nicely without any spots at all. I like the fact that it comes in it's own container and can be stored wet.

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2001 CL Type S, Nighthawk Black, Parchment Interior, Non-Nav, Rear Wing, Tint

EricL

The "P21S SUPER-ABSORBING DRYING TOWEL" is $9.00 from Car Care Online, and is very similar. You wash it, when you get it, then rinse. From then on, wipe the car, rinse, and just store it in its plastic container.

I use the P21 along with the Cali. Water Blade, and I get ALL the water off the car with no water spots.


Here is the link to the P21 version (non-spotting, non-streaking, ...):

http://www.carcareonline.com/mfgr_frame.html

Image of product in its plastic container:



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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI

• Mud guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (48lbs less than stock)
• Kevlar/SS Brake lines ordered
• Comptech headers & sways ready
• Silver AEM CAI ready
• 8 coats of Zaino magic

[This message has been edited by EricL (edited 04-24-2001).]

honey2001CL

I have the absorber too but i haven't used it yet. It was recommended to me by someone on this forum. I was in Pep boys the other day and they come in all different colors

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White/Ebony CL Type S with Navi, 35% tint, Polarg M6 Roadlamps

Aegean CL-S

Definatly the best drying towel I have used too, left no spots at all.

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Bone Stock Aegean Blue Cl-S

Shawn S

I use one, well actually TWO myself.
My older one (about 5-years) is pretty dirty with gunk that won’t came out anymore so I sprung for a new RED one to match the car.
I still use the old one for drying the wheels and exhaust tips.

Highly recommended.

Shawn S


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Speed limits are for CARS and DRIVERS whose limits are easily exceeded !!!!!

2001 CL Type S - NAV - San Marino RED / Parchment - Spoiler - 35% Tint - Roof Visor - PIAA Lamps
GOLD Emblems & Grill - V1 w/remote - KICKER AMP w/(2) 10" Alumapro Subs - Xephyr CAI - Shine by ZAINO
For Photos see: PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 V1 & SUBS

MikeS 18

Shawn, throw it in the washer. They clean up really well.

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CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment/Nav, spoiler, door & fender guards, wood trim, PIAA 9005, Polarg M6, V1 w/remote, trunk & winter mats, no headers, no sway bars, no springs, no CAI, no money! (but I got a nice new kitchen!)

cl-driver

the absorbers are great. can't find anything else that picks up that much water and leaves the car so clean w/o streaks or spots. i highly recommend it.

M5 Lite

I own 2 'absorbers' and I think they suck. I now use a good ol' soft hotel towels which I have collected tons of over the years

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'98 Dakar Yellow ///M3
www.BMWExperience.com
Forums are now open at www.BMWExperience.com
0-60 5.53 sec G-Tech

Shawn S

That's the very reason I like mine so much.
It SUCKS more then anything has ever SUCKED before.

Shawn S

UDMechE

Shawn you kill me

Wow with all this recommendation, I had to get one at pep boys today. Can't wait till the weekend to try it out!



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'99 2.3CL 5-spd, Black.
Spoiler, Pilot Fogs, Wheel Locks, Mudguards, CD & Cass, CoPilot Digital Compass, Michelin Pilot Tires, and an Audiovox Pursuit Ignition Disabler.

Iridium130

WATCH OUT!!

If a piece of dirt or something gets caught on it it will DRAG IT ALONG and scratch up the paint!!!!

I know this from personal experience

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_-Phil-_!
2K1 #10,029 Satin Silver CL-S since 6/13/00 named Laetitia with Navi! Mods : XEPHYR PERFORMANCE CAI~3M Reflective Tint(37%) tint~Hiper Hibrid Plasma "Xenon" road lamps & high-beams~Uniden LRD 6599SWS Radar Detector~Shine by Meguiar's Gold Wax~Member of the Scratched Rims Club~

M5 Lite

Thats how it was explained to me when I had a huge scratch on my beautiful black BMW



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'98 Dakar Yellow ///M3
www.BMWExperience.com
Forums are now open at www.BMWExperience.com
0-60 5.53 sec G-Tech

rwwlaw

That's why you clean the car first! A terry towel can do the same if the car has dirt on it! Ever wipe down a dirty car?

Chrisbert

Before/After each drag, always snap the absorber to make sure it has no dirt stuck to it. Also, if you leave it in its "house" for a while, it'll stink badly!

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01 CL-S San Marino Red/Black, K&N drop in, no nav, rear wing, otherwise stock thus far, has an appetite for Bavarian cars.

NOVAwhiteTypeS

Since, Shawns recommending them, I'll go buy them. can't get cleaner than shawn's ride.



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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter.Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers,Springs,Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.Polarg m6


gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

BSK181

I COULD NOT RESIST, I JUST RAN OUT AND GOT ONE(ABSORBER) WHILE READING THIS . BOUGHT BLUE CORAL SCRATCH REMOVER TOO. WILL REPORT AFTER THE WEEKEND.

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01 BLK/BLK CL-S, FACTORY SPOILER, K/N DROP IN
98 INFINITI I30T
99 MAXIMA SE

silverstreak01

THE ABSORBER IS INCREDIBLE, YOU CAN DRY YOUR CAR ANY SLOPPY WAY YOU WANT AND I TURNS OUT GREAT, THE BEST 9.99 I EVER SPENT ON MY CAR

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17 Yr Old Owner of a Silver CL-P, w/ spoiler, wood trim kit, Silver painted mud guards, polarg M6, acura-cl.com sticker, aftermarket wood trim kit and new rims soon

Red Rider

The Absorber is simply the best cleaning "mod" you will ever purchase!!
A "must" have.I use it to dry 99% of the water,and go over the rest with baby diapers.Perfect every time.

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San Marino Red
Spoiler
Comptech Headers
Comptech Sways

eclipse23

The Absorber rocks, got one weeks ago, I'll never go back

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01' Acura CL Type-S
Piaa 19169 Bulbs
Valentine1 Pig Detector
CompTech Exhaust
Xephyr Cold Air Intake
Founding Member of the NO SCRATCHED RIMS CLUB

01'Acura Integra GSR

fastdriver

Just bought one yesterday. Still not too sure about it. I seem to be wiping the SAME areas over and over. With the towel, one wipe and it's completely dry. Used it again today and still undecided. It does suck though!

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fastdriver
2001 San Marino Red w/parchment interior. [*]Mudguards[*]Bra[*]No nav.[*]No spoiler.[*]Lojack[*]Four coats of Zaino Z2/Z6 and three of Z5/Z6 so far! That red is gleaming![*] Number 34331.[*]Built 3/01.[*]Bought 3/28/01
fastdriver's CL without Zaino!
fastdriver's CL with 3 coats of Zaino and the last two with 4 coats of Z-2/Z-6
Click here if Yahoo photos don't work.
fastdriver's previous cars. The 300M has Zaino.
Bra pics 5/13/01.


Accept mediocrity and that's all you'll ever get!

amir was here

no pep boys in canada

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2001 CL-S
Black/Black
Moonroof Visor
35% Tint All Around
Black Wood Dash Kit
Sportswing spoiler
My Bitch
aka Deadly-CLs