http://cl.acurazine.com/forums en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:39:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/images/maestro/misc/rss.jpg http://cl.acurazine.com/forums http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=753038&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:34:03 GMT sounds silly. and it is. i was just out in my sisters 99 cougar e brake drifting and i tried a reverse 180 degree spin and then a smooth take off to first and it worked heavenly. so i thought, hmmmm this would be fun to try in the acura. but all i got was no wheel spin a stalled car, and looking... sounds silly. and it is. i was just out in my sisters 99 cougar e brake drifting and i tried a reverse 180 degree spin and then a smooth take off to first and it worked heavenly. so i thought, hmmmm this would be fun to try in the acura. but all i got was no wheel spin a stalled car, and looking like an idiot. no matter how hard i tried i couldnt get it to freaking work. i heard loud sounds and none of which were too lovely. but, on the bright side, i was able to do some crazy fun dirt/mud drifting with my pal tom yesterday. im a pro with the scandanavian flick! ;) so basically, there was nothing to really tell. more of me just trying to have fun and be stupid. god.... better stick to american if you wanna have fun.. have any tips on what i did wrong? ]]> Street Encounters jahnemann http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=753038 http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=753032&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:55:16 GMT FUCKING CAR GOT STOLEN 9am-10am at chabot college in hayward 2001 acura cl type s L plate: 6ccm3o1 color : black Image: http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l169/Techniques510/cah.jpg Image: http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l169/Techniques510/JIN.jpg any info call me 510-435-1864 FUCKING CAR GOT STOLEN
9am-10am at chabot college in hayward
2001 acura cl type s
L plate: 6ccm3o1
color : black



any info call me 510-435-1864 ]]> Second Generation CL Discussion Techniques http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=753032 http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=753023&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:35:37 GMT Hi, this is my first post as I am about to enter the ranks of Acura Ownership!

I know these transmission issues are OLD news, and I am sorry if I am reposting, but I can't seem to find a solid answer. Essentially, I am trying to get an estimate of my odds of failure.

I am buying a 2001 Acura CL Type S with 110,000 miles.

First, let me say, I am buying this from a very close friend who bought it new back in '01. So, everything he says to me can be trusted.

He has done ALL of his services on time and at the Acura Dealership, so they have records of everything.

When the car has 10k miles or so, when the tranny problem came public, he took it to the dealership. They "cleared" his transmission and said it wasn't affected by the defect.

Now, he has 110,000 miles on the original transmission and it is running fine, so they seemed to be right.

However, on the internet, many people are saying that ALL the transmissions were affected by this design flaw.

So, which is it? It seems most of them died around 30k miles, so the fact his is still running seems like its fine.

But, is it true they were ALL affected?

Also, the car is barely out of the warranty period. But, since an Acura dealership "cleared" the transmission, would I have any recourse if something did happen in the next couple of years?

I mean, is it true that Acura "cleared" some of them and they are solid?

Or, is that BS? I know my friend wouldn't lie to me, but I think there is a chance Acura lied to him.

Thanks for any insight. I cant seem to get a straight answer anywhere. ]]> Second Generation CL Discussion TheMixer http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=753023 http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=753013&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:26:06 GMT Anyone know or have any experience with mixing the gas...eg say if you mix an 89 with a 93 octane... result 91.? I also can get non ethanol gas...can you use an 89 vs a 91 if no ethanol? Tks! Anyone know or have any experience with mixing the gas...eg say if you mix an 89 with a 93 octane... result 91.? I also can get non ethanol gas...can you use an 89 vs a 91 if no ethanol? Tks! ]]> bro03cl6sp http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=753013 http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=753010&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:06:43 GMT TimTim and i went for a late night shoot in downtown LA...enjoy... comments welcome Image: http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b42/itzmetimmie/Nov%2018th%202009%20%20Downtown%20LA/IMG_194010_1_2_tonemapped_tonemappe.jpg Image:... TimTim and i went for a late night shoot in downtown LA...enjoy... comments welcome


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]]> Photograph Gallery BIGBOOMER77 http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=753010 http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752993&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:17:35 GMT I just got a flat my front drivers side. The guy put on a Hankook k106. I live in NY and winter is almost here, is this a bad tire for the winter? Its a perfomance tire and on sears.com they call it a summer tire. Will it make a difference? Like I said it just one tire up front I just got a flat my front drivers side. The guy put on a Hankook k106. I live in NY and winter is almost here, is this a bad tire for the winter? Its a perfomance tire and on sears.com they call it a summer tire. Will it make a difference? Like I said it just one tire up front ]]> ceagles1000 http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752993 http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752992&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:03:13 GMT I am having a nightmare of a situation. The dealer quoted me almost $600 to replace my drivers side heated seat. I thought I would save some money & buy a used seat on eBay. I had to drive 6 hours each way to get it & now find that the 2003 CL seat harness doesn't match up with my 2001 car.

From what I can tell, the 2003 seat harness is larger and has 2 more wires.

What do you think my options are at this point? I called the dealership and I can't get just the parts to make a converter.

Any ideas?? I'm not a mechanic & I'm not even positive that the 03's heated seat works, as the seller lied about so much that I should have never done the deal to begin with! (So I really don't want to trash my working seat to get the harness out to put in the 03 seat.) ]]> Second Generation CL Discussion Lightng http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752992 http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752990&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:52:16 GMT Has anyone had to replace their booster check valve because it failed or it was intermittently working?

What were your symptoms?

Cause I think mine doesn't like to work most of the time in the morning. The brakes pedal fells relatively the same but there is no GRAB of the rotors throwing u forward.. then after a little its back to perfect.

The other day it went away for 2 days and now it's back.

So it's not my booster or master cylinder cause I had that checked and they're fine. which leave one last culprit correct?

the check valve ]]> CL-S progression 01 http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752990 http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752973&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:43:14 GMT Well, it's not a problem yet, but I'm pretty sure my clutch is nearing the end of its life. I have an 03 CL-S with 112k. So, I don't know if this is the average life of a clutch on these cars. But, I was wondering if anyone had any insight on brand choice. Should I go with an OEM or aftermarket. As far as my driving style, I try to drive like a regular person sometimes but with these cars, you gotta unleash them every once in awhile. So, please leave some advice! ]]> BAGII http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752973 http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752971&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:13:31 GMT Does anyone know if an '02 TL, CL, or CLS grill will fit the '03 CLS? I want the chrome surround rather than the body color match. Thanks. ]]> Second Generation CL Discussion Joeram http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752971 http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752969&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:56:52 GMT Sup fellas,

I just picked up a 99 CL. I'm interested in adding fogs. I'm probably going to pick up these fog lights: http://www.eliteone.com/catz/xsl.htm

How do you think they'll look?
Is there a DIY guide on wiring fog lights?
Is there a place to mount them?
I've been looking around for an acura CL fog light switch and can't find one. Can i use one from a different car? If so, which cars?

Here's a pic of my CL.
]]> First Generation CL Discussion bayxlude http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752969 http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752964&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:55:36 GMT well i woke up this morning, and headed off to work at 7:30 just like any weekday. Anyway, I'm just about 3/4 of the way there and the rod knock starts to get really, abnormally loud. **SIDE NOTE:**For the last 2 days, I've been burning coolant and oil, while beating the piss out of it. For instance, the other day I drove 1 mile in 1st gear at 6k rpm, haha. Anyway, i pull up to a traffic light and the car bogs real low, the oil light starts to flash and the car stalls. I manage to get it started after a few tries and it started. It literally sounded like marbles in the engine block, hundreds of them. I make it to this back road about 1/2 mile from work and decide just to punch it all the way to the job in 2nd gear, because by this time it was lacking serious power. I get to the hill and the poor F23 just couldn't take anymore and popped. Spewed coolant and oil all over the place, and continued driving. I made it to work, called the tow truck and had it towed back to my house. Now for the good shit......


yeah , thats the crank


another


and another


pieces of block, rod and whats left of the piston


rod and piece of the cap


looks like the bearing melted and folded over when the rod warped


warped rod


whats left of the piston

these are all pieces i've either found on the road, or pulled from the lower engine cover and cross member. i can't wait to pull the rest of the engine apart. So i got home and worked on the car for a few hours and this is how it looks as of now.


Basicly everything is pulled apart up top. Going to pull the axles, exhaust manifold, drain the coolant and yank that bitch tomorrow niight after work. Hopefully this should be in by Saturday.




I'll be running a JDM OBD2B PCB ECU (no immobilizer). Already drew out the wiring diagram for the 8 wire distributor, so the rest should be a walk in the park, but we'll see. I'll keep ya guys posted

later

mike ]]> First Generation CL Discussion crx_91si http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752964 http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752958&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:11:57 GMT What are a good cheap brand of HID bullbs for the D2S and H7 ( aftermarket ) ?

Also what is the difference in buying cheap bulbs do they not last as long ?

I already bought some 30'000k bulbs for $24
and im looking at buying green HIDs but im curious if there going to work :tomato: ]]> Second Generation CL Discussion MrFluffy http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752958 http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752956&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:04:37 GMT Im thinking of getting a m5 lip but does anyone have any pics and is that the correct lip or should i get the oem spoiler Im thinking of getting a m5 lip but does anyone have any pics and is that the correct lip or should i get the oem spoiler ]]> Second Generation CL Discussion madmuzik09 http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752956 http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752949&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:30:06 GMT Is this a good deal or should i avoid it cause of the work done. _http://r-.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=5810859_ Is this a good deal or should i avoid it cause of the work done.

http://r-.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=5810859 ]]> Second Generation CL Discussion silver6speed http://cl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752949