Well, if the deal goes through and I get approved, '00 FBP #281 may be on it's way to greener pastures and being replaced with an '03 CL-S 6 speed coupe black/black.

After much thought, as much as I want to keep the R, if the dealer is willing to give me what I'm asking them for, then its gonna go. I will however pick up a pre-owned CW 97-98 ITR in 12 months or so once I recoup some funds. So as you can see, I haven't totally lost it.

Plans for the CL would be mild, but since I'm more of drag racer than a road racer the CL will satisfy my needs a little better in terms of pimp factor and comfort in the real world of near-stock cars.

Mod list would look like this:

Mugen low-down for TL/CL, oil cap, rad cap, pedal set.
Comptech Icebox, headers, and, exhaust.
19 x 8.5 Blitz Technospeeds wearing 225/35ZR19 Pirelli's.

Then maybe I'll hang with those pesky E46 M3's a little better.

 

You already have the TL-S... Why would you get a car that is essentially the same but with less doors? Trade in the TL-S for the CL-S and have the best of both worlds.

 

Baby on the way, must keep 4-door for the wife. Mustang drag car is for sale too...


[Modified by H-PIMP, 11:36 AM 7/25/2002]

 

Man, I really want to try one of those CL-S 6MTs. Sounds like a killer daily driver.

 

Yup you've lost it. A friend who works for Acura says that the CL-S might not be around for much longer. Sales weren't as strong as expected. So if you really want one, I suggest you go for it now before it's too late.

 

Anybody know how much faster the 6 speeds are?

 

.3-.4 tenths quicker in a 1/4 mile than the auto.

 

19" Bling bling, but not good for drag racing. Do you want a pimp ride or a fast car? Can't have it both ways.

 

Stocks on the front at the strip.

 

Yeah you can...ITRs are pretty pimp don't you think?

 

id say go for it and enjoy the luxury, performance all in one and still have a 6 speed. plus u said ur gonna pick up an ITR within the next yr or so.

i like the CL-S as well

 

Yeah, I'll definetly pick up another ITR, but if I can jump into this coupe I'll be happy with the cars overall appeal.

 

Funny thing..

I sold my Hybrid Civic to buy a CL Type S
Then..
I sold my CL Type S to buy an ITR..
The CL ate gas like a mad man..

I still miss my hybrid..

 

Only HOMOS drive CL's.

 

j00 can d00 dat when yer nameZ jOhNnYbi8CEEEEE!!

 

no offense, but i've driven both, and until you bolt a blower on the CL-S (maybe not even then) you are not gonna be hangin anywhere near a e46 M3, unless you park next to one...


rob- who loves the 6sp CL, but is knows e46 M3s are no joke

 

I am well aware of the fact that the E46 M3 is faster than the CL-S 6 speed. But I've already seen an I/H/E CL-S 6sp man dip in to the 13's on street tires so giving real world advantages I'm sure I'll be able to keep up better than in the R.

 

anybody know the 1/4 time for the m3's?

 

e46 M3 : 13.5


[Modified by Rob, 2:41 PM 7/25/2002]

 

Mid to low 13s for the e46...
and in the real world - your cl-s is going to be on 19s and front wheel drive vs. a car is rwd and runs 13s all day long on 18s...good luck catchin them, i just dont think its happenin w/o some sort of FI.

 

Save your money for an M3 or S4.

 

mmmmmm......S4....i love those

 

Big rims only slow you down when you have NO TORQUE!

 

You know better than to say something like that.

E46 M3s can run from low 13s to mid 13s as a good run. A modded CL-S 6sp MIGHT be able to keep up, but catch up?? Not without some NAWS or FI.

 

Or some big chrome rims.