converting an '05 NSX into an NSX-R...

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converting an '05 NSX into an NSX-R...

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57425

damn. this guy put a LOT of time and effort into this project... check the thread for the details of the buildup... mods list:

NSX-R NA2 OEM Wheels
NSX-R OEM Engine Cover
NSX-R OEM F/R "H" Badges
NSX-R Engine Cover Plate
NSX-R Door Emblems
NSX-R Door Sill Inserts
NSX-R Side Marker Lights
NSX-R Shift Boot
NSX-R Titanium Shift Knob
NSX-R Front Chasis Bars
Dali/RB EDP Coated Slotted Rotors
NSX-R Coolant Tank Cover
VST Satin Black Brake Paint
Project Mu Brake Pads
Stainless Steel Braided Lines
STATUS Carbon Kevlar Red Interior Seats
NSX-R Power Seat Rails
Procar NSX-R v2.1 Hood
NSX-R OEM Hood Screen
NSX-R OEM Steering Wheel
NSX-R Momo Steering Hub
NSX-R OEM Suspension (USED)
NSX-R Front Anti-Sway Bar
Front Carpet (OEM New Pure Red)
Taitec GT Lightweight Exhaust
NSX-R OEM Rear Diffuser
NSX-R Front Underbody Panels
OEM Black Lugnuts
NSX-R Rear Spoiler (Procar/Replica)
NSX-R Brace Adapter Kit
Comptech Sport Headers (97+)
Odyssey 680 Lightweight Battery
Odyssey Battery Mount Kit (Aluminum)
Comptech 6PSI Supercharger Kit
Competch CAI

look at the results! I would freak out if I saw this driving down the street here in the USA!!











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That's dedication...
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NSX > all other Japanese street car (including EVO, Skyline, etc)
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
NSX > all other Japanese street car (including EVO, Skyline, etc)
Absolutely ...

Then again, the NSX is an exotic...the rest are not.
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Holy crap,.SWEET. I wonder how much all of that cost him. The NSX is SUCH a sweet car.
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Did i mention how bad I want an NSX today?
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the white is amazing!
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Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn!!!!! Thats SICK!! I always wanted a white/red type R NSX. Hmmmmm....
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
NSX > all other Japanese street car (including EVO, Skyline, etc)
Nissan NISMO Skyline GT-R Z-tune > NSX Type R.


But the NSX-R is sweet!!!
Old 12-22-2005, 08:35 AM
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Very nice. He put alot of cash into this project.
Old 12-22-2005, 08:41 AM
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Damn, this is totally pimp!!
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wow i want to do that!!!
Old 12-22-2005, 09:03 AM
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must be nice to have that much money to burn....the dude says he couldn't stand to put that car into a wall racing. so he'll just buy a z06.
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damn.... very nice!
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yea money was obviously no object... wtf must be nice.
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I remember him, he was the guy that the dealer wrecked his NSX. Looks like they finally got him a new one.

And damn that is hot
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Uh seems like a waste with most of the crap on that list.

Theres gotta be a lot more to the NSX-R than just cosmetics, rite?
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Meh. He didn't move the steering wheel over to the right side.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Uh seems like a waste with most of the crap on that list.

Theres gotta be a lot more to the NSX-R than just cosmetics, rite?
I wouldn't doubt there's more, I mean hell Honda engineered the whole damn car with a purpose. Type-R's are serious business. But I think this guy got pretty damn close to the real thing.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Uh seems like a waste with most of the crap on that list.

Theres gotta be a lot more to the NSX-R than just cosmetics, rite?
These things are more than just cosmetic if you ask me

Comptech 6PSI Supercharger Kit
Competch CAI
Comptech Sport Headers (97+)
Odyssey 680 Lightweight Battery
Odyssey Battery Mount Kit (Aluminum)
NSX-R Front Chasis Bars
Dali/RB EDP Coated Slotted Rotors
NSX-R OEM Suspension (USED)
NSX-R Front Anti-Sway Bar
Old 12-22-2005, 02:27 PM
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a whole lotta looks and no go (compared to other cars in it's class/price range). well, i guess it's worth it if you make the most of what you've got, right?
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Originally Posted by GIBSON6594
These things are more than just cosmetic if you ask me

Comptech 6PSI Supercharger Kit
Competch CAI
Comptech Sport Headers (97+)
Odyssey 680 Lightweight Battery
Odyssey Battery Mount Kit (Aluminum)
NSX-R Front Chasis Bars
Dali/RB EDP Coated Slotted Rotors
NSX-R OEM Suspension (USED)
NSX-R Front Anti-Sway Bar
I agree but do those parts make it into a real NSX-R?
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I sort of recall and article from Sport Compact car (or some other mag) featuring some dude who did likewise with an EG Civic Si, basically making it into a CTR.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
I agree but do those parts make it into a real NSX-R?
I think I read somewhere the NSX-R has basically no sound insulation, no radio and no AC, in addition to a race setup suspension.

That parts list says he has the NSX-R suspension, but I didn't read that he had gone to the trouble to rip out the AC, radio, etc.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
I agree but do those parts make it into a real NSX-R?


deal with it.
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Originally Posted by Sun Diego CL-S
a whole lotta looks and no go (compared to other cars in it's class/price range). well, i guess it's worth it if you make the most of what you've got, right?
umm... a stock NSX runs the 1/4 in 13.0-ish. this one has a Comptech S/C. I think it's safe to say this one has some "go".
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Originally Posted by F23A4
I sort of recall and article from Sport Compact car (or some other mag) featuring some dude who did likewise with an EG Civic Si, basically making it into a CTR.
It was in late 2000. The guy used an EK chassis though. He also dropped a B20 into the bay rather than the B16.
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Originally Posted by Sun Diego CL-S
a whole lotta looks and no go (compared to other cars in it's class/price range). well, i guess it's worth it if you make the most of what you've got, right?
This car should run low 12s all day long.
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Looks like a regular NSX...

pics for comparison?
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Originally Posted by AsianRage
Looks like a regular NSX...

pics for comparison?
umm..
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Originally Posted by Sun Diego CL-S
a whole lotta looks and no go (compared to other cars in it's class/price range). well, i guess it's worth it if you make the most of what you've got, right?
No go? You're crazy. In the right hands the NSX will run 12.9 from the factory and will out handle many cars costing 3 times it's pricetag.
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