converting an '05 NSX into an NSX-R...
12-24-2005, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
Its laughable that people find value in a factory built car rather than one the consumer builds for less cash and performs better.
A factory built "performance" version of a vehicle such as a AMG Merc or a Type R will be built to endure rigorous factory testing specifications and standards. Among many things, these vehicles come with a full manufacturers warranty.
First I thought you were "misinformed" or naive, but now your just coming across as a complete idiot
12-24-2005, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
Yes, I don't get the point of buying a Honda built NSXR when you can build one yourself for less cash. Its laughable that people find value in a factory built car rather than one the consumer builds for less cash and performs better.
The cost of importing the car, getting it up to US spec (emissions, airbags, etc), and so forth is much more expensive than you would think.
12-24-2005, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by vishnus11
First I thought you were "misinformed" or naive, but now your just coming across as a complete idiot
12-24-2005, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Ugh... if you imported a true NSX-R you wouldn't have a warranty worth a dime here State-side. If the car isn't sold in the USDM it won't be covered under any sort of factory warranty by US dealerships.
12-24-2005, 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
The cost of importing the car, getting it up to US spec (emissions, airbags, etc), and so forth is much more expensive than you would think.
Considering I'm against the whole JDM nsxr project, its not an issue.
12-24-2005, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by vishnus11
Yeah, all those people buying AMGs and M-series Bimmers, and SRT-4/6/8s are idiots. They should all just stick huge NOS canisters in their cars and bolt on superchargers on their 325i's so that they can blow the socks off an M3
A factory built "performance" version of a vehicle such as a AMG Merc or a Type R will be built to endure rigorous factory testing specifications and standards. Among many things, these vehicles come with a full manufacturers warranty.
First I thought you were "misinformed" or naive, but now your just coming across as a complete idiot
A factory built "performance" version of a vehicle such as a AMG Merc or a Type R will be built to endure rigorous factory testing specifications and standards. Among many things, these vehicles come with a full manufacturers warranty.
First I thought you were "misinformed" or naive, but now your just coming across as a complete idiot
12-24-2005, 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
I'd rather purchase and mod a USDM NSX than buy a JDM Type-R. 
12-24-2005, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
hallelujiah, glad to hear someone on the same wavelength as I am... 
Yup, even if I own a Supercharged NSX I am drooling over this car... Nice set up. I wonder if the antenna goes down 50% like the Original one...
12-26-2005, 01:03 AM
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Short of bribing the DMV, importation officials and god-knows-who-else... he did the only thing you CAN do in the US. And that is.. buying a "regular" NSX and modding it.
I think he did a GREAT job. Its clean, tasteful and moves. I dont see why the big fuss is being made over this.
I think he did a GREAT job. Its clean, tasteful and moves. I dont see why the big fuss is being made over this.
12-26-2005, 01:17 AM
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This guy has a great taste in cars and knows how to stand out. For the amount he dumped into this car ( which i would guess is an investment ) he could have bought a porsche which is very close in performance. NSX's are very rare especially the ones in the U.S.
NSX is the ultimate japanese car to tune, also the most expensive. That comptech blower set him back close to 15k alone!!! Think about doing a custom tune with a turbocharger and mid rear with an all aluminum chassis
The only japanese supercar
NSX is the ultimate japanese car to tune, also the most expensive. That comptech blower set him back close to 15k alone!!! Think about doing a custom tune with a turbocharger and mid rear with an all aluminum chassis
The only japanese supercar
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