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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
I like comptech parts and liked their quality when i had the TL-S

But I really dont "plan" to mod that NSX all that much.
Just rims then...? I do know that people who've bought CAIs say it is well-worth it as a first mod...it just makes the car that much MORE super than super.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Well my car came with RM racing intake and exhaust. So im set there.

Coilovers and wheels are a must for me.

Will most likely just get a front lip and the 02+ rear valance and call it a day.

Oh and headers.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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Yeah, sux about the wheels! Wheels America charges only $129/wheel. If you want to have the centers re-coated FLAT BLACK, that is included in the price. Now if you want to get all fancy, bronze, red, etc. They will charge you an extra $50/wheel. So bring the wheels in and get those done. Or sell me the set. I'll probably take em. Based on what those retail NEW, it still is a good deal with the tires. The seller was not straight forward with you so he needs to be handled. But if you guys can work something out, keep the wheels.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
Well my car came with RM racing intake and exhaust. So im set there.

Coilovers and wheels are a must for me.

Will most likely just get a front lip and the 02+ rear valance and call it a day.

Oh and headers.
Any possibility of a S/C...? Or are you going to keep it NA...?


And oh, did you swap out your sparkplugs with some new iridiums? That may help a bit with fuel efficiency.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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Yeah, sux about the wheels! Wheels America charges only $129/wheel. If you want to have the centers re-coated FLAT BLACK, that is included in the price. Now if you want to get all fancy, bronze, red, etc. They will charge you an extra $50/wheel. So bring the wheels in and get those done. Or sell me the set. I'll probably take em. Based on what those retail NEW, it still is a good deal with the tires. The seller was not straight forward with you so he needs to be handled. But if you guys can work something out, keep the wheels.

Yea I will admit im more pissed that he lied than anything else.

In the end they look like HRE wheels that cost $2700 so yea.

They will paint the wheels AND fix the bends for $129 each?!
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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^ YES. Anthony can take the tires off for you. Then bring the wheels there and they will refinish AND fix the bends, AND repaint the spokes flat black. How do I know this? Because I called and asked. They charge a flat rate unlike other places. Perhaps if you have A&L do the transaction, their might be a further "bodyshop" discount.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Any possibility of a S/C...? Or are you going to keep it NA...?


And oh, did you swap out your sparkplugs with some new iridiums? That may help a bit with fuel efficiency.

Doubt I will spend the money on a SC or Turbo, those kits are over 10k.

Plus it makes the value of the car tank.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
Plus it makes the value of the car tank.
Never knew that.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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OK i can stop overreacting now.

Seller says he will pay to get the wheels fixed. All is well.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
OK i can stop overreacting now.

Seller says he will pay to get the wheels fixed. All is well.



So, as anti-vanity plate as I was, I'm curious what you ended up picking...?
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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^ They will look good as NEW. Best case scenario for you!
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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btw, the wheels are HOT!
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
Well my car came with RM racing intake and exhaust. So im set there.

Coilovers and wheels are a must for me.

Will most likely just get a front lip and the 02+ rear valance and call it a day.

Oh and headers.
...and then...
and then...and then and then and then and then!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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sweet busted ass rims
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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So yea i put one wheel on and i love the look but will get these refinished.


Stick with black center or go with a dark gold?
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
So yea i put one wheel on and i love the look but will get these refinished.


Stick with black center or go with a dark gold?
with your color, you should stay with black.
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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black definitely.
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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Current look FTW, gold will look a bit out of place IMO.
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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BTW just noticed the undercarriage, looks freakin' clean for a 14 year old car .
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Arizona car ftw!

Its pretty clean all around. I just need to clean the speaker covers.
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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How much does she wear on the rears?
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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Black, please.
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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Those look awesome!!!
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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THAT. IS. HOT.

Go black.
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 08:23 AM
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And please paint the rims black. I think gold today is like white of the late 80s ... it will be played out in no time, fast.


Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
OK i can stop overreacting now.

Seller says he will pay to get the wheels fixed. All is well.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by S14 n Tsx
This is ridiculous.

Everyone wanted 335i, now it's nsx.

Who's next?
HAHA seriously.


even i have the NSX itch now.

my uncle owns george lucas's old 1991 NSX in black on black leather, its officially named "darth" and he bought it at a estate auction for under 25k.


maybe he will sell it to me
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 12:28 AM
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hay, looks like my car.... But mine are Iforged


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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Trojanman750
HAHA seriously.


even i have the NSX itch now.

my uncle owns george lucas's old 1991 NSX in black on black leather, its officially named "darth" and he bought it at a estate auction for under 25k.


maybe he will sell it to me

^ you cannot simply post that and not take pics! Seriously, get some pics of darth ASAP. Especially of the title with Lucus' name. You would be legendary on the NSX forums! LOL
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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those HREs are NICE, too bad about the curb rashes... I'd try talking him down
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by S14 n Tsx
with your color, you should stay with black.
I take this back.

Both color would look nice.

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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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not sure if synth or Crazy Acura might be interested but I have a leather NSX portfolio thing from around 96 ish, it looks like the kind of thing that the owners manual would come in, it has a matching pen too. It also has NSX letters gold embossed on the front, its in mint condition. PM me if either of you are interested and I'll send pics.
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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hehe i played with my remote control car today.





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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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I <3 the NSX...
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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Nice...Can we burn the old rims plz?
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Look'n good.... reeeeeeaaal gooooooooood!!!
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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oh fancy saturated pics.
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