Convertible NSX...Why?!

'01White3.2CL · 2009-11-15 04:10:14

i thought this was pretty hideous! :yuck: why would anyone do this? it looks to be a nicely done custom job, but the nsx really just looks horrible as a convertible! thought I'd share the disgrace with you guys... check it out here nsx convertible (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=257464782&dealer_id=63737505&car_year=1992&rdm=1258257064451&lastStartYear=1981&model=NSX&num_records=50&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1990&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=300&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&make=ACURA&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=60025&advanced=&end_year=2002&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=282&standard=false&rdpage=thumb)

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Nov 14, 2009 | 10:10 PM

'01White3.2CL

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Convertible NSX...Why?!

i thought this was pretty hideous!

why would anyone do this? it looks to be a nicely done custom job, but the nsx really just looks horrible as a convertible! thought I'd share the disgrace with you guys...

check it out here nsx convertible

Nov 14, 2009 | 10:26 PM

Shoofin

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Looks great with the top down, but

with the top up...

Nov 14, 2009 | 10:45 PM

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agree with shoofin...

Nov 14, 2009 | 10:52 PM

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Nov 14, 2009 | 10:57 PM

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LOL... so many of those one-off 'vert conversions are da sux with the top up...but top down...

Nov 14, 2009 | 10:57 PM

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That top is way to cheap looking

Nov 15, 2009 | 12:55 AM

Stapler

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I don't think I like it with the top down either. The windshield looks like it's at the wrong angle and it looks too big. Also think the top cover on the back doesn't do the shape any favors.

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Nov 15, 2009 | 06:11 AM

dallison

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meh

Nov 15, 2009 | 07:03 AM

synth19

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terrible!

Nov 15, 2009 | 07:25 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Shoofin

Looks great with the top down, but

with the top up...

Nov 15, 2009 | 08:39 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Shoofin

Looks great with the top down, but

with the top up...

As do most convertibles. IMO even the folding hardtops ruin the roofline of the car, i.e. BMW 3 verts. Unless the car was designed only as a vert(benz sl).

Nov 15, 2009 | 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by achenator

As do most convertibles. IMO even the folding hardtops ruin the roofline of the car, i.e. BMW 3 verts. Unless the car was designed only as a vert(benz sl).

I agree to disagree....Granted most cars look better with the top down, this one just looks absolutely wrong with the top up..

Nov 15, 2009 | 09:47 AM

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Wow, talk about being one of a kind car. Looks alright with the top down.

Nov 15, 2009 | 09:56 AM

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If I had to do it with my own money, I'd go with a removeable hard-top.

Nov 15, 2009 | 09:57 AM

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Very Ferrari like with the top down, I would definitely do a triple take if I saw this driving with the top down, however if I saw it with the top up I would probably throw up a little in my mouth.

Nov 15, 2009 | 10:16 AM

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Yea, I agree with you guys-it's definitely a "top down" conversion.

Nov 15, 2009 | 11:41 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Shoofin

Looks great with the top down, but

with the top up...

Nov 15, 2009 | 12:06 PM

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It reminds me of a Ferrari F355 with the top down.

With the top up, it looks like shit.

Nov 15, 2009 | 01:11 PM

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LOL @ how it looks with the top up. Top down, its not too bad.

Nov 15, 2009 | 01:59 PM

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That's still for sale? I read about this months ago on S2ki. Still fugly with the top up. It's dirt cheap (in terms of NSXs), though.

Nov 15, 2009 | 02:17 PM

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man talking about the wrong stuff its a NSX wtf did he turn it into a piece of shiet convert. ill take the rims

Nov 15, 2009 | 03:53 PM

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that's too bad

Nov 15, 2009 | 04:09 PM

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Nov 15, 2009 | 04:16 PM

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I don't think it looks good with the top up or down.

Nov 15, 2009 | 04:29 PM

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Nov 15, 2009 | 08:27 PM

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Nov 15, 2009 | 09:35 PM

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Nov 15, 2009 | 09:58 PM

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looks like the rag top came from a vette

Nov 16, 2009 | 08:27 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shoofin

looks great with the top down, but

With the top up...

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Nov 16, 2009 | 08:33 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by I Go To Costco

LOL @ how it looks with the top up. Top down, its not too bad.

Quote:

Originally Posted by neuronbob

That's still for sale? I read about this months ago on S2ki. Still fugly with the top up. It's dirt cheap (in terms of NSXs), though.

I'd love to get it. I'd never drive it with the top up haha. I'd prob have some sort of removable hardtop custom made.

Nov 16, 2009 | 08:40 AM

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stil a NSX so

Nov 16, 2009 | 10:53 AM

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Looks good with the top down. Not a bad deal if you're buying it as a weekend toy since the top will likely never be up anyway.

Nov 18, 2009 | 02:02 PM

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with the top up, I can still look at it with the top down.

Nov 18, 2009 | 02:04 PM

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i rather have the targa top back. Looks wayyyyy better seriously

Nov 18, 2009 | 02:13 PM

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horrible

Nov 18, 2009 | 02:17 PM

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I'm guessing the conversion was done BEFORE (hopefully) the NSX-T became standard.

Nov 18, 2009 | 02:47 PM

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When I first saw this I was thinking it might be OK somewhere like LA or Miami where you can have the top down all the time. This guy is in OH? The top is going to be up a lot more than it's down........ and that's not good.