Are the new wheels finished yet?

 

The rears should be here from Work japan by the end of feburary. I’m dropping the fronts off to get rebuilt to my specs today.

 

That's how I felt until I got a ride in a supercharged NSX. Now I'm gathering parts. Build thread to (eventually) come. (now diddy's going to laugh at me, I've been planning an install forever at this point). PS I've been gathering parts for ten months now, LOL. Plan is for SC with meth/water cooling. Luckily, a Comptech SC is essentially a bolt-on install.

 

I will hold onto my NA NSX for a while. Until I ride in one like Bob and then all will probably be out the door. Maybe Bob will get his installed before NSXPO and it will be his I ride in Get that thing installed already.

 

I’m just glad you’re finally installing it lol.

The same happened to me just like Bob. I rode in a friends supercharged nsx then drove mine home. It was during that drive home I knew I had to get one. They should have come from factory with them.

 

So your saying then don't ride in a supercharged NSX until I have 10k burning a hole in my pocket

 

But yeah, basically. CTSC at low boost is low enough risk that Acura dealers were installing them back in the day. Yeah, it's not like a turbo NSX, but with a CTSC, you can keep up with a Ferrari 360 or other early 2000's supercar. Further, you don't have to worry (as much) about blowing up your very rare C30 or C32 engine.

 

That’s exactly what we’re both saying lol. They run between $5.5k-$7k on the used market.

 

as of 6Feb19 mods as follows:

B-Line Motorsports CAI
Comptech Headers
Taitec GTLW Exhaust
Prospeed High Flow Cats
Bright Light Tech Interior LED Light Conversion
Science Of Speed Stainless Steel Brake Lines
'02+ Rear Valence
Downforce NSX-R Spoiler
Difflow Rear Diffuser
Comptech Sway Bars
STMPO Front Chassis Bar
STMPO Rear Strut Tower Bar
Mugen Oil Cap
Titanium Exhaust Tips
S2Carbonworks Center Console
S2CarbonWorks Aluminum Radiator Cooling panel
Bright Light Tech Taillight LED Conversion
'02+ Taillights
Pioneer ND-BC6 Backup Camera
Pioneer AVIC-Z150BH Navigation
Spoon Sports Radiator Cap
Zoom Engineering Rearview Mirror
Spoon Sports Side Mirrors
Custom Shift Knob
Custom Gauge Cluster Rings
LoveFab Twin Chamber Coolant Tank
Momo Mod 78 Steering wheel
NRG Short Hub
NRG Quick Release
VIS NSX-R Hood
Project Kic R40 Lug Nuts
NVX MVP4 Amp
Koyo Aluminum Radiator
Pioneer TS-SW2502S4 10'' Sub
JBL GTO608C 6.5-Inch 2-Way Component System
Custom Footwell Sub Box
Stance Parts Air Cup Kit
Downforce Side Spiltters
Comptech Supercharger
Cedar Ridge Fabrication Sway Bar End Links
Honda Display Pod
Shine GT Front Lip
Work VS-XX
Driving Ambition Aftercooler
Downforce '02+ Sideskirts
KW V3 Coilovers


picked up some KW V3's to replace the BC's I had.


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I got my new coilovers and cups installed. I had to order different size cups since I switched coils and also had to get my system rewired. there was much to be desired from the way the first guy wired everything up.


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as of 23Feb19 mods as follows:

B-Line Motorsports CAI
Comptech Headers
Taitec GTLW Exhaust
Prospeed High Flow Cats
Bright Light Tech Interior LED Light Conversion
Science Of Speed Stainless Steel Brake Lines
'02+ Rear Valence
Downforce NSX-R Spoiler
Difflow Rear Diffuser
Comptech Sway Bars
STMPO Front Chassis Bar
STMPO Rear Strut Tower Bar
Mugen Oil Cap
Titanium Exhaust Tips
S2Carbonworks Center Console
S2CarbonWorks Aluminum Radiator Cooling panel
Bright Light Tech Taillight LED Conversion
'02+ Taillights
Pioneer ND-BC6 Backup Camera
Pioneer AVIC-Z150BH Navigation
Spoon Sports Radiator Cap
Zoom Engineering Rearview Mirror
Spoon Sports Side Mirrors
Custom Shift Knob
Custom Gauge Cluster Rings
LoveFab Twin Chamber Coolant Tank
Momo Mod 78 Steering wheel
NRG Short Hub
NRG Quick Release
VIS NSX-R Hood
Project Kic R40 Lug Nuts
NVX MVP4 Amp
Koyo Aluminum Radiator
Pioneer TS-SW2502S4 10'' Sub
JBL GTO608C 6.5-Inch 2-Way Component System
Custom Footwell Sub Box
Stance Parts Air Cup Kit
Downforce Side Spiltters
Comptech Supercharger
Cedar Ridge Fabrication Sway Bar End Links
Honda Display Pod
Shine GT Front Lip
Work VS-XX
Driving Ambition Aftercooler
Downforce '02+ Sideskirts
KW V3 Coilovers
Morimoto Mini H1 7.0 Projectors
Work VS-XX 18x8.5 +27 19x10.5 +26


my brand new rears finally came in, work vs-xx and I got a projector (Morimoto Mini H1 7.0 projectors) upgrade done to my headlights. I finally got my lights back, I only got the low beam projectors replaced since I barely ever use my highs I left those oem. the nsx comes with oem projectors but they're pretty old and outdated tech so even with my hid kit they were no match for the headlight tech out now. from what I've seen on other nsx owners cars that have gotten this mod its a world of a difference on the light output going from a 1995 projector to a 2019 projector. they also replaced the fluted glass housing and replaced it with clear polycarbonate composition on the headlight housing. the wheels are actually getting taken apart next week to have the bolts and lips chromed. polished lips is just way too much upkeep I don't want to bother with. chrome is so much easier to keep clean.


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Hot shit as always, man.

 

Thanks.

 

Looking good man. Glad you are sticking with gold wheels on the red looks so good.

I am sure the headlights will be a huge upgrade.

 

I’ve always loved the red/gold setup. I should have the car back on the road in about a month.

 

every time i go through ya'lls NSX threads i then spend days looking for one. Adrienne's been begging for one for years.

 

Your wife has been begging you to buy one of the greatest if not the greatest car of the 90s. What are you waiting for sir get on that.

It is still to be seen if the market is going to do but I thought by now it would drop back down a bit but it really hasn't yet so wondering if it might not.

 

yea, that's what i've been monitoring, back in 2015 we were looking pretty heavy, and took a break, came back and prices had skyrocketed. Additionally, the biggest factor holding me back is that it's limited to 2 seats. I legit don't get in a car of mine without kids (wouldn't have it any other way)...it's the main reason I bought the turbo instead of a viper. That said, i could fit an NSX on a lift in the garage above the impala (still park the turbo outside).

There was a local one available about 6 months ago we went and looked at, went back and thought about it and dude sold it unfortunately.

 

Bummer on it selling so quickly.

Understandable about not being able to take both kids but you could take 1 of them with you I want a kid so I can share my car hobby with them so I understand your desire to do the same.

 

if the wife's that much on board I'm surprised you haven't gotten one yet lol.

I'm really surprised myself, I expected it to climb because of the new one. but to fall off after about a year.

if you find another one you're interested definitely don't wait around because all the nsx's at a decent number always sell pretty fast.

 

All kids don't have to go in all cars all of the time.

 

lol, for me they do, but i hear ya. I've basically got the kids with me all the time, it's rare i can leave with just one of them. but i also wouldn't have it any other way. The turbo right now has 3 car seats in it...and the roof rack has a stroller, 2 skateboards, 2 scooters, and my daughters "motorcycle"

 

I love taking the kids too...I have 4, total.
What's the point of having cool shit if you can't share it with them.

 

as of 15Dec19 mods as follows:

B-Line Motorsports CAI
Comptech Headers
Taitec GTLW Exhaust
Prospeed High Flow Cats
Bright Light Tech Interior LED Light Conversion
Science Of Speed Stainless Steel Brake Lines
'02+ Rear Valence
Downforce NSX-R Spoiler
Difflow Rear Diffuser
Comptech Sway Bars
STMPO Front Chassis Bar
STMPO Rear Strut Tower Bar
Mugen Oil Cap
Titanium Exhaust Tips
S2Carbonworks Center Console
S2CarbonWorks Aluminum Radiator Cooling panel
Bright Light Tech Taillight LED Conversion
'02+ Taillights
Pioneer ND-BC6 Backup Camera
Pioneer AVIC-Z150BH Navigation
Spoon Sports Radiator Cap
Zoom Engineering Rearview Mirror
Spoon Sports Side Mirrors
Custom Shift Knob
Custom Gauge Cluster Rings
LoveFab Twin Chamber Coolant Tank
Momo Mod 78 Steering wheel
NRG Short Hub
NRG Quick Release
VIS NSX-R Hood
Project Kic R40 Lug Nuts
NVX MVP4 Amp
Koyo Aluminum Radiator
Pioneer TS-SW2502S4 10'' Sub
JBL GTO608C 6.5-Inch 2-Way Component System
Custom Footwell Sub Box
Stance Parts Air Cup Kit
Downforce Side Spiltters
Comptech Supercharger
Cedar Ridge Fabrication Sway Bar End Links
Honda Display Pod
Shine GT Front Lip
Work VS-XX
Driving Ambition Aftercooler
Downforce '02+ Sideskirts
KW V3 Coilovers
Morimoto Mini H1 7.0 Projectors
Work VS-XX 18x8.5 +27 19x10.5 +26
Garage Kite Wider Fenders


its been a while but I ordered some garage kite wider fenders. 20mm fronts and 25mm rears. the best part about them is that they delete the side markers on the quarter panels and relocates the side markers to the rear of the fender in the front. ill also be using s2k side markers for them now.

 

Those look great. Do they still offer those garage kite fenders in the smaller sizes?

 

Thanks, no these are the only sizes.

 

I don't think I would need more than like 15mm to run a more aggresive TE37 offset so I can ahve 235 tires up front. All I am really after. Hate the max size upfront is only 215 right now.

 

I’m definitely happy with the fenders. I love the nsx but it’s too narrow. Now I can run a wider tire and more aggressive wheels with less camber.

 

Can't wait to see it all buttoned up. What is your planned tire size up front? I see the wheels are 8.5 so imagine either 235 or 245.

 

My wheels are pretty aggressive so I’ll probably run a 225 in the front and a 275 in the rear. They way I’ll be able to run the least amount of camber possible. With these fenders alone I should be able to correct my camber by a full degree.

 

Oh that will be nice to remove a full degree. That is my desire to only run around 2.5 front and 1.5 rear camber with a 235/275 setup. Stock rear fenders and wide fronts.

 

Mine are 20mm fronts but there are smaller fronts than those. Pride and I believe downforce sells 8mm wider fronts.

 

as of 17Dec19 mods as follows:

B-Line Motorsports CAI
Comptech Headers
Taitec GTLW Exhaust
Prospeed High Flow Cats
Bright Light Tech Interior LED Light Conversion
Science Of Speed Stainless Steel Brake Lines
'02+ Rear Valence
Downforce NSX-R Spoiler
Difflow Rear Diffuser
Comptech Sway Bars
STMPO Front Chassis Bar
STMPO Rear Strut Tower Bar
Mugen Oil Cap
Titanium Exhaust Tips
S2Carbonworks Center Console
S2CarbonWorks Aluminum Radiator Cooling panel
Bright Light Tech Taillight LED Conversion
'02+ Taillights
Pioneer ND-BC6 Backup Camera
Pioneer AVIC-Z150BH Navigation
Spoon Sports Radiator Cap
Zoom Engineering Rearview Mirror
Spoon Sports Side Mirrors
Custom Shift Knob
LoveFab Twin Chamber Coolant Tank
Momo Mod 78 Steering wheel
NRG Short Hub
NRG Quick Release
VIS NSX-R Hood
Project Kic R40 Lug Nuts
NVX MVP4 Amp
Koyo Aluminum Radiator
Pioneer TS-SW2502S4 10'' Sub
JBL GTO608C 6.5-Inch 2-Way Component System
Custom Footwell Sub Box
Stance Parts Air Cup Kit
Downforce Side Spiltters
Comptech Supercharger
Cedar Ridge Fabrication Sway Bar End Links
Honda Display Pod
Shine GT Front Lip
Driving Ambition Aftercooler
Downforce '02+ Sideskirts
KW V3 Coilovers
Morimoto Mini H1 7.0 Projectors
Work VS-XX 18x8.5 +27 19x10.5 +26
Garage Kite Wider Fenders
S2K Side Markers


s2k side markers for my fenders

 

I'm surprised you didn't opt for the CR clear ones.

 

I’ve always liked the amber corners. When I bought my nsx the previous owner had clear oem side markers. I swapped them back to amber.

 

same.
first thing I switched back on my S2000.
maybe you and I are brothers?

 

We’re definitely in the minority that likes amber.

 

Wait .... you're in San Diego now?!

How have I not seen this car rolling around.

 

what a stalker. lord.

 

lemme guess @TylerT
you like amber too.