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Old 01-14-2005, 11:42 AM
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2003 Acura NSX by Duke Tubtim

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Using a wide variety of high-performance parts from premier aftermarket suppliers like Comptech, Cantrell Concepts, Sparco and Takata, enthusiast Duke Tubtim has created a flat out rocket of an NSX racecar. Duke's NSX features a supercharged C30A V-6 that delivers 322 horsepower at the rear wheels. He's displayed the car at several shows and has won at every show he's attended.

Powertrain Modifications

Comptech Supercharger
Daiken Exedy clutch
Chassis/Suspension Modifications o Tein RA coilover suspension

Comptech strut tower
Science of Speed/Comptech sway bars
NSX-R front chassis braces
Four-piston caliper front brakes
13" slotted rotors
Volk Racing GT-7 wheels (18x8 front, 19x9.5 rear)
Toyo Proxe T1-S tires (225/35 ZR 18 front, 265/30 ZR 19 rear)
Exterior Modifications o Burn Up front bumper

Lechers side skirts
Gruppe M rear valance
Science of Speed JGTC carbon fiber hood
Cantrell Concepts carbon fiber fuel filler with fuel filler cap
Taitec carbon fiber JGTC wing
NSX-R door badges
Interior Modifications o Blitz DC instrument panel

Bride Zeta 11 bucket seats
Takata four point racing harness
Sparco ring steering wheel
Alpine navigation system and DVD changer
Playstation 2

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322whp?!?!?
Old 01-14-2005, 12:53 PM
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Don't like the body kit or the wing. The NSX is still an amazing car though...
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I think the engine bay and interior are the best.
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not a big fan of the big wing but everything else is sweet
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Originally Posted by dabuda
not a big fan of the big wing but everything else is sweet

Dump the decals and keep the spoiler stock. Everything else is
Old 01-14-2005, 01:17 PM
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Look at the lip on the rear rim
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I always wondered why certain front lips curve upwards like that? Is it just me or does that not look too great?
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Playstation 2??? Why??? in a car like that??? This NSX is a beautiful thing though...
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Originally Posted by allmotor_2000
322whp?!?!?
Why do you say that in disappointment? Cause I can't imagine that you're impressed with those numbers. 322whp = ~365bhp... which isn't too bad, it's almost a 25% improvement over stock.

Just saying, cause I know you owned an NSX, what's your expert opinon on this one, Ram?
Old 01-16-2005, 03:21 AM
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i met the guy before. Hes a pretty nice guy. He also drives a ferrari.
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Originally Posted by F23A4
Dump the decals and keep the spoiler stock. Everything else is


I love how everyone says dump the decals on show cars. How do you think these people pay for this? I know it would look nice and all without them, but lets be real, if you have a sponser you have to show their name.
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387


I love how everyone says dump the decals on show cars. How do you think these people pay for this? I know it would look nice and all without them, but lets be real, if you have a sponser you have to show their name.

We're talking about the aesthetics kid, not the nature of corporate sponsorship in auto racing.
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The interior and engine bay are great, but not a fan of that wing.
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Originally Posted by F23A4
We're talking about the aesthetics kid, not the nature of corporate sponsorship in auto racing.
Yeah, but who the hell needs a PS2 in a race car? Its a show car. And I know it would look nicer without the stickers, but at least they aren't huge and covering the car.
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Originally Posted by allmotor_2000
322whp?!?!?
for an almost $100,000 car... thats pathetic.
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Originally Posted by Girth
for an almost $100,000 car... thats pathetic.
rite o!
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Originally Posted by Girth
for an almost $100,000 car... thats pathetic.
Look at his mods, that car is worth more than 100k. Pretty sad when you think All-Motor and some of the supercharged guys are making more.
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Not dissing his hp, but given the amount of $$ and custom work done, 325whp is on the low side. I know NSX's making > 325whp NA, so he coul dhave achieved that for a fraction of what was spent on cosmetics.

The car is well done... I personally wouldn't build it the same way. That front grill need a FMIC or something!

The interior is spectacular... clean and nice - the exterior should have been done the same way!
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finally a wing on a car that actually needs it.
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