R motion - NSX race build

[drmikey]

We've just bought this from salvage auction for a basis for a race car to run in the Honda Vtec Challenge.

Just wondering if it was owned by a forum member.

Was also on a private plate a few years ago - P4NDE

Will start a build thread soon.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/4532289e.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/4532289a.jpg

[NSXGB]

Was a member on here who owned a couple, a '91 and a 99. Member Pande: http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/member.php?111-Pande
Which one do you have, the '91 or '99?

Welcome to the forum. Will look forward to your thread.

[Nick Graves]

Welcome.

I presume that's the '99. IIRC, Pande used to look after it very well.

Still, it doesn't look three bad, presuming it can be tugged straight at the front.

Good luck with the challenge - EK4/9s & DC2s are a tad cheaper to run, so it will be!

[drmikey]

Thanks guys, useful to know. Yes its a 99 NA2

I'm actually minded to replace all the panels with a widebody kit - and sale of the good panels would at least go towards the kit cost. I dont really want to be shelling out for OEM panels if it gets pranged on the track.

I know its going to be expensive - everything is essentially 5-10x the price of DC2 stuff!!! but it will be a demo/show car as well as a race car for R-Motion. We also actually run the Vtec Challenge so hoping this might generate some more interest in the series.

[NSXGB]

Thanks guys, useful to know. Yes its a 99 NA2

I'm actually minded to replace all the panels with a widebody kit - and sale of the good panels would at least go towards the kit cost. I dont really want to be shelling out for OEM panels if it gets pranged on the track.

I know its going to be expensive - everything is essentially 5-10x the price of DC2 stuff!!! but it will be a demo/show car as well as a race car for R-Motion. We also actually run the Vtec Challenge so hoping this might generate some more interest in the series.

Was going to suggest that. I think that would be a good move. Maybe get in touch with Rob Fenn, they've been there & done that and should be able to give you some sound advice.

[drmikey]

Yes I'll get in touch with Rob. He was planning on racing in the Nippon Challenge when I raced my EK there a few years back but I think he rightly had higher aspirations than the NC!

[drmikey]

Well the build has started in ernest this week. First stage was to strip the car pretty much bare. First phase of this is done - all the interior electrics & loom, interior and most of the underbonnet gubbins.

Its been fascinating job as you get to see how they put it together. What is surprising though is all the effort they went into building a lightweight chassis and body only to then fill it with very heavy stuff! But then I suppose thats what the NSX-R was about.

For example, we weighed a few items that seemed a bit excessive.

Interior/front harness inlcuding all control boxes, ECU etc 25kgs
Steering column 11kgs
Twin aircon rads with cowling and fans 8kgs
Front bumper inc lights 12kgs

Anyway some pics:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/CIMG1505.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/CIMG1506.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/CIMG1507.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/CIMG1508.jpg

Engine out next week then the rest of the wiring, pipework etc.

[m666 edd]

This should be interesting to watch as this progresses.

Can I ask a boring question and ask what jack stands you are using?

[drmikey]

Can I ask a boring question and ask what jack stands you are using?

lol, sealey or clarke I think.

[AR]

Replace the front lights for O2 plus and you'll save lots more.

[drmikey]

Will be replacing front lights for fixed but probably JGTC as 02 conversions are a tad on the expensive side!

[drmikey]

Engine out, pretty straightforward really.

I know I said I wouldnt, but I've just ordered an FXMD widebody kit from the states :twisted:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/DSC00028.jpg

[Tokyo-Joe]

Great progress! Pics of the widebody for us noobs?

I bought some parts off this guy and he was great, honest, fast and parts as described, highly recommended.

[Lankstarr]

Thanks for the pics and write up - this will be interesting to follow.

It would also be good if you could list parts used and links to sources or prices if you are thinking about re-distribution (might need vendor status for that though). There will be a lot of parts going in to this car which peoplle would be interested in I think.

A couple fo questions:
- Is that a 3.2 engine? Think the red sides mean it is
- What was the base car?
- What are your thoughts for brakes?

Thanks,

Luke

[NSXGB]

Keep up Luke!

http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/showthread.php?9358-Did-anyone-used-to-own-this-NSX&p=86820&highlight=#post86820

http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/showthread.php?9501-Lots-of-NSX-parts-for-sale&p=88030&highlight=#post88030

[drmikey]

Yes I'll keep you all updated as to which parts are used. So far my only purchase has been an FXMD TA-1 widebody kit and some suspension components from Science of Speed. here is a pic of the kit installed:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/IMG_5376.jpg

Yes its a 3.2 Engine - car was an NA2 prefacelift (hence the 3.2).
Brakes, I have some AP4 pots that I'll be using or I may pinch the Alcons on my EG race car.

[NSA]

Thanks for writing this up, I can't wait to follow the progress. I'm so tempted to buy another NSX for the track. The bodykit looks great as well.

[drmikey]

Some progress on the build at last!

Drawings for the steering rack finally completed and signed off.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race NSX/C9961082501.jpg

Sound deadening finally removed:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race NSX/DSC00096.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race NSX/DSC00095.jpg

And started removing the underseal from the inner arches.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race NSX/CIMG1943.jpg

[Geraint]

What sort of weight was in the sound deadening, Mike?

[drmikey]

Probably about 10-12kgs and possibly the most stuborn sound deadening I've ever experienced. Had to get the dry ice out!

[m666 edd]

That's a nice choice of bodykit. The best looking wide body.

What are you doing with the steering rack exactly? Would be nice to know.

Cheers

[drmikey]

Just having a new quick rack made. Plus the EPS isnt the best system for racing (in terms of feel and reliability).

Its a manual rack (2.5 turns lock to lock) but I'm fitting a powered column.

[drmikey]

Only removing underseal from the arches (leaving the floor pan underside). Mainly doing it for neatness and looks and easier to clean.

As its a race car (with occasional road) it will never see any salt!

[drmikey]

Steering rack appeared from Titan this week. 2.5 turns lock to lock and only 4kgs compared to 14.5kgs of the original EPS rack! Custom steering rack from Titan appeared last week. 2.5 turns lock to lock and 4kgs compared to 3.2 turns and 14.5kgs of the original EPS rack!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race NSX/CIMG0039.jpg
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[markc]

Nice!

What ratio is the new rack and do you get the same "throw"? I'm wondering if it would work in a road car or if the turning circle would be too compromised :think:

Cheers

Mark

[drmikey]

New rack is 2.5 L2L and the OEM is 3.2 so its a much quicker rack but the travel is identical so same turning circle. But obviously the steering will be heavier - Im fitting a powered column for assistance.

[drmikey]

I've been very slack updating this build thread (for more up to date info check out our facebook page -

http://www.facebook.com/pages/R-Motion/129954317045809

But there has been some progress.

- The chassis has been completely stripped and most of the underside soda blasted (more gentle than sand/grit/oxide blasting)
- Bodykit has arrived from Ken at FXMD
- Big box of parts arrived from Chris at SOS
- Lister air jacks arrived

Will get some pics up for parts ASAP but a couple of the soda blasting process:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/R-Motion/129954317045809

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/554651_354212224620016_1119131720_n.jpg
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[TheSebringOne]

Blow me! This is the most extreme restoration or modification I've seen!

Great to see as the project developes.

[drmikey]

This is the underside after blasting. Very smooth.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/DSC00269.jpg

[drmikey]

Pics of some of the parts I've acquired:

Comptech Headers and custom exhaust (it's going to be loud!!)

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/DSC00271.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/DSC00270.jpg

JLS Airjacks

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/DSC00273.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/DSC00272.jpg

[drmikey]

Custom fabricated OEM bonnet

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/DSC00274.jpg

[UnhuZ]

Hi,

Can you tell me where i can find a Soda Blast thingie in UK ? which one you used?
(importing from US would kill my wallet)

Thanks,
Nuno

[drmikey]

Not too sure what you mean...

Is a service - someone comes with all the kit and does it on site. In this case I used Tim SodablastUK.

[Senninha]

New rack is 2.5 L2L and the OEM is 3.2 so its a much quicker rack but the travel is identical so same turning circle. But obviously the steering will be heavier - Im fitting a powered column for assistance.

Is it possible to offset the 'weight' by adding more assistance in the column unit? ...

[NSXGB]

Bonnet looks well made, nice job.
What made you go that route instead of buying a ready made lighter weight CF bonnet?

[drmikey]

Yes the amount of assistance on the column can be adjusted from min to max. You could be fancy and make a controller whereby amount of assistance if proportional to speed.

[drmikey]

To be honest I'm not sure a CF bonnet would be lighter anyway. The OEM bonnet is very light as it is and most CF bonnets are just a superficial skin of carbon on top of much hearvier GRP

[drmikey]

At last we've actually started adding bits rather than taking bits off!

The roll cage is well underway!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/524449_10151165120698933_1810205124_n.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/431475_431164730258098_2121249146_n.jpg
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[drmikey]

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http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/319329_10151153021318933_569134300_n.jpg

[markc]

Is it possible to offset the 'weight' by adding more assistance in the column unit? ...

Check the issue of Octane (2 months ago?) where Harry Metcalf had electrical assistance added to his Countach. He took it to the suppliers factory in Holland but they have agents over here.

It'd be nothing like as sophisticated as the standard NSX one but it would solve the unfashionably slow steering of all NSX's.

Cheers

Mark

[Senninha]

Thanx Mark,

I remember reading that article and seem to recall it had a large number attached to it ...

regards, Paul

[drmikey]

Bit more progress.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/424706_10151181369693933_167868486_n.jpg
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[Pande]

Not been on here for a while and on my return I see my old baby torn apart this is like a bad dream lol.

Not knocking you lot at least your putting the old beast back on the road in some shape or form but i never thought it would end up a race car having put so much work into painting the car myself.

Pande

[drmikey]

Cage is now complete so started test fitting the body kit parts - its huge!!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/DSC00369_zps5d243e78.jpg
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[drmikey]

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[drmikey]

Finally off to Mark at MP Autobodies to work his magic on the body kit and paint. I cant wait

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/DSC00984.jpg

[Tokyo-Joe]

Bad ass build! Really looking forward to seeing this painted :)

[drmikey]

Bad ass build! Really looking forward to seeing this painted :)

Not as much as me;)

[NSXGB]

So, any photo's of the finished article?

[nigel]

I know it's been ages since you have disassembled the car but you wouldn't still have your headlight washer nozzles and their clips and the fitting attached to them under the front bumper?
I was going to install my washer kit and seems i've lost/misplaced my nozzles and ...

If so, would you be willing to part with them and I can send you my new ones when I find them or pay for yours and the cost of posting them to me.

Cheers
nigel

[TheSebringOne]

Nigel, these headlight washers are turning into the holy grail! :D

[britlude]

I know it's been ages since you have disassembled the car but you wouldn't still have your headlight washer nozzles and their clips and the fitting attached to them under the front bumper?
I was going to install my washer kit and seems i've lost/misplaced my nozzles and ...

If so, would you be willing to part with them and I can send you my new ones when I find them or pay for yours and the cost of posting them to me.

Cheers
nigel

been a pair on ebay for ages, might be worth making an offer!!!....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/honda-Acura-nsx-Headlight-Washer-Jet-Nozzle-R-side-/200847359547?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ec36f7e3b

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/honda-Acura-nsx-Headlight-Washer-Jet-Nozzle-L-side-/190754243740?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c69d6c49c

[nigel]

They've certainly been a long time coming and a pain in the ars# but worth the trouble over here, I hope. Most over here don't know what "those black things" are.

I've seen the ones on e-bay but more importantly I need the retainer clips and the little adapter hose/fitting they're not offering.

I have the bits, I thought they were in the box with the reservoir. I must have left them in my big box of NSX bits in my storage locker up in Atlanta, Georgia and not worth the 9 hr drive each way to retrieve them right now.

Thanks for the interest and reminding me what an idiot I am for dealing with them. LOL

Cheers
nigel

[nigel]

I just returned to the e-bay site and they show the whole nozzle assy. from an S2000 for the r/s only.
I'll be making an offer straight away as i've bought other bits for my Prelude 4WS from them and they're good lads to deal with.
Maybe they'll have the l/s laying about by now.
Thanks.

Cheers
nigel

[drmikey]

Slow but steady progress!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/nsxpaint_zps4c7fbc80.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Race%20NSX/nsxpaint_zps4c7fbc80.jpg.html)

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[drmikey]

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[TheSebringOne]

Looks like a work of art!

[Dimer]

Can't wait to see this beast finished and to meet you on the track :D

[drmikey]

Well she is finally back in the workshop so work has started on putting her back together.

First step -cleaning all the suspension components


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[Senninha]

Our suspensions engineering excellence can really be appreciated when nice and clean! How did you achieve the results?

thanx for the recent help on parts!

Regards, Paul


Well she is finally back in the workshop so work has started on putting her back together.

First step -cleaning all the suspension components


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[drmikey]

No worries Paul.

Some tactical masking and then 2 hours in the aluminium oxide blast cabinet and then an hour in the glass bead cabinet!

[TheSebringOne]

Very nice & looks like a work of art!

[Sonic]

Look's great! Keep up the good work!

[drmikey]

Finally started putting it back together!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/hub_zpsb435955c.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/hub_zpsb435955c.jpg.html)

[drmikey]

Some more progress, along with a slight change in direction (due to various reasons).

No longer a race car, but a Road/Track spec based on a "GT3 RS" philosophy (although it will still be pretty hardcore)

Cage is (obviously) staying but retaining the glass, fans, and possibly replacing some comfort parts like carpet and sound deadening.

I've also swapped out my custom race steering rack for an OEM manual one (still with power assisted column). Engine is still to be decided.

Air jacks will stay (so handy).

Anyway some pics of latest work.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/th_DSC05247_zps4d6c8555.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Race%20NSX/DSC05247_zps4d6c8555.jpg.html)

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[drmikey]

Manual rack

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/th_DSC05258_zps9fd0126c.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Race%20NSX/DSC05258_zps9fd0126c.jpg.html)

Even the wiper mechanism cannot escape a clean up!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/th_DSC05294_zps2627161d.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Race%20NSX/DSC05294_zps2627161d.jpg.html)

[Rob_Fenn]

Sad to see it not be a race car but it will still be taking it far further than most!

[Senninha]

BEst get your finger out Sir and ensure its ready for the Silverstone parade laps ... at least it will be on track even if not racing ... still going widebody?

[drmikey]

Sad to see it not be a race car but it will still be taking it far further than most!

Rob, drop me a PM if you are interested in any of my race bits I wont be using (inc engine)

[drmikey]

BEst get your finger out Sir and ensure its ready for the Silverstone parade laps ... at least it will be on track even if not racing ... still going widebody?

Still widebody. Not committing to a timescale. The Purple one will be out if this one isnt ready :)

[drmikey]

A little more progress. Whilst there hasnt been any developments on the bodykit (bodyshops eh!) I have started reinstalling the loom and fitting the custom steering setup.

Since its more road/track orientated build now, I decided to reuse the existing loom with some stripping of unwanted wiring and a good tidy. This will just run the cars ancillaries. I will have a standlone loom and system for the engine.

Been a lot of trial and error to fit the EPAS system to the car using a manual NSX rack I had with the EPAS system. But in the end using a combination of the GM unit, NSX and EP3 parts it fits perfectly and the UJ movement is perfect. I have even managed to get the existing steering wheel surround to fit

The EPAS unit with modified UJ and column

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/DSC05832-Copy_zps0209f998.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Race%20NSX/DSC05832-Copy_zps0209f998.jpg.html)

Alignment of the column is perfect. I hope you like my (ahem) Type R pedals

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/DSC05835_zps7aeef47c.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Race%20NSX/DSC05835_zps7aeef47c.jpg.html)

Custom installed GM EPAS

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/DSC05836_zpsf23e182f.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Race%20NSX/DSC05836_zpsf23e182f.jpg.html)

Not a bad OEM look

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/DSC05837_zpsdd2d38ed.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Race%20NSX/DSC05837_zpsdd2d38ed.jpg.html)

[drmikey]

Not a great amount of progress, just some more shopping!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/DSC06885_zps7enexra9.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/DSC06885_zps7enexra9.jpg.html)

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/DSC06883_zpsei6f3lry.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/DSC06883_zpsei6f3lry.jpg.html)

[reg]

It's great seeing it being re-built, I thought it had long since been destroyed......following with interest.

[drmikey]

Currently off at Fiberworx to have the body kit fitted and extensively modified!

[drmikey]

The push is on. Will be ready for the spring

Engine overhauled and ITBs on. Modified cooling system.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/itbs_zps5rkqr3ll.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Race%20NSX/itbs_zps5rkqr3ll.jpg.html)

[NSXGB]

Are you installing a different body-kit now or sourcing OE panels?

[drmikey]

Are you installing a different body-kit now or sourcing OE panels?

OE Panels Simon. Comparing them to the kit I had, they are a work of art!

[NSXGB]

Nice one Mike, hope you didn't sell them all...

[drmikey]

Nice one Mike, hope you didn't sell them all...

Already sorted ;)

[drmikey]

Some progress on my track NSX. Flocked dash in, temporary dash panel installed, AIM MXG up and running. Just need to get a couple of oil fittings and then off for mapping.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/12985607_10207688607430414_9044379941482489852_n_z pswxnqvlcx.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Race%20NSX/12985607_10207688607430414_9044379941482489852_n_z pswxnqvlcx.jpg.html)
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/13012599_10207688607910426_8790603140949747316_n_z pswmq1fryf.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Race%20NSX/13012599_10207688607910426_8790603140949747316_n_z pswmq1fryf.jpg.html)
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/12994536_10207688611590518_6771377596993397298_n_z psswl4wfcq.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Race%20NSX/12994536_10207688611590518_6771377596993397298_n_z psswl4wfcq.jpg.html)
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/12998640_10207688597230159_8080761635262329093_n_z pserytolkz.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Race%20NSX/12998640_10207688597230159_8080761635262329093_n_z pserytolkz.jpg.html)

[NSX 2000]

Will it be ready for the Euro trip, or is it track only?

[drmikey]

The slowest track build in history continues......

But its nearly finished (honest!)

Just been mapped.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNZeS2NW7mg&feature=youtu.be

[Pride]

Sounds great Mike, I take it you had it on a dyno and if so what did it pull???

[drmikey]

Sounds great Mike, I take it you had it on a dyno and if so what did it pull???

324 bhp. Incredibly it jumped 20bhp with additional 75mm intake spacers on the ITBs. May spend a bit more time tuning them when its up and running

[drmikey]

And finally, after 5 years in the making, it is having paint!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/DSC01478_zpse5cidfwv.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Race%20NSX/DSC01478_zpse5cidfwv.jpg.html)
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/DSC01455_zpsx4tf9j5c.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Race%20NSX/DSC01455_zpsx4tf9j5c.jpg.html)
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Race%20NSX/DSC01454_zpslif218yg.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Race%20NSX/DSC01454_zpslif218yg.jpg.html)

[Pride]

I take it that's the grey primer then Mike??

Can't wait to see it finished in its racing RED.:)

[drmikey]

Haha Clive, Kaiser Silver - proper NSX colour ;)

[marknsx]

You are now the man to turn too. I have a similar project. Help!

[drmikey]

You are now the man to turn too. I have a similar project. Help!

Haha, fire away, more than happy to help if I can.

[marknsx]

Thanks
are you glad you did it?

[marknsx]

Was it worth the time and effort

[marknsx]

Would you do it again?

[drmikey]

haha,

Well I love building cars and I love track and racing so yes, alhough, I do have 2 other road NSXs.

If it was my only NSX then I wouldnt have done it

And TBH, If I had known the value NSXs were going, I wouldnt have done it to this one either (preface NA2) but I did start the project nearly 6 years ago!

[drmikey]

It's ready!

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[Pride]

It's ready!

13008

Well done Mike, that looks the mutts nuts.👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[drmikey]

Cheers Clive. All being well, it's coming on the tour

some more photos

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[drmikey]

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Data Overload!

[Pride]

OMG!!!!😳

That looks like a lifetimes work of art, not just 6 years.

So looking forward to see it on the tour mate.

[drmikey]

Yep, it's come a long way since this:

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[Pride]

I'm so looking forward to the NSX GURU quiz. 👨*🎓

Hope you've been studying hard Mike. :)

[NZNick]

What a Beast!

[drmikey]

I'm so looking forward to the NSX GURU quiz. 👨*🎓

Hope you've been studying hard Mike. :)

haha, last year was a fluke. You won fair and square ;)


And I will be keeping my wallet firmly in my pocket when auction time comes!

[dcrobbo]

Mike, a few of us old Honda Race/Track day guys are doing a Track day at Pembrey on Fri 2 June with Phil Wright why don't you bring the beast out?

[drmikey]

Mike, a few of us old Honda Race/Track day guys are doing a Track day at Pembrey on Fri 2 June with Phil Wright why don't you bring the beast out?

Cheers Dave, Im just back from galavanting then so may pop along, although no beasts ready for action yet!

[drmikey]

So before starting my next build thread. thought Id better update this one.

So I built the car, drive it 200 miles, realised Im never going to track it, so sold it to these guys! At least its being used for what I built it originally for

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[Pride]

No fluke this year Dr, you showed your full knowledge to the rest of Europe, not bad at all for a Porsche enthusiast 😉

Are you sure sure you don't want me to design you a customised Porsche watch? 😂


http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/images/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by Pride http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/images/buttons/viewpost-right.png (http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/showthread.php?p=123708#post123708)
I'm so looking forward to the NSX GURU quiz. 👨*🎓

Hope you've been studying hard Mike. :)



haha, last year was a fluke. You won fair and square ;)


And I will be keeping my wallet firmly in my pocket when auction time comes!

[drmikey]

Haha Clive, well Im back in the game with a new NSX build so dont write me off with a Porsche watch just yet!

[Senninha]

... Im back in the game with a new NSX build

Road or track this time ( we know you’ve done both), and what vintage of NSX?

[drmikey]

Road or track this time ( we know you’ve done both), and what vintage of NSX?

Road, and nearly OEM - Ive given up trying to make NSXs faster and handle better, they were just great out of the factory!

Its a complicated one. I have a clean black 93 shell and a 93 manual coupe with 25k on the clock which had some damage. So Im going to make a good one out of the two!

[Silver Surfer]

You can't suppress the NSX bug despite having a faster/newer/meaner/more powerful car...LOL

SS


Road, and nearly OEM - Ive given up trying to make NSXs faster and handle better, they were just great out of the factory!

Its a complicated one. I have a clean black 93 shell and a 93 manual coupe with 25k on the clock which had some damage. So Im going to make a good one out of the two!

[Silver Surfer]

Shame to see it all stickered up like this....The silver and black looks so much cooler IMO....at the least the engine went in a car that won the modded car of the year at this years NSXCE tour.

SS


So before starting my next build thread. thought Id better update this one.

So I built the car, drive it 200 miles, realised Im never going to track it, so sold it to these guys! At least its being used for what I built it originally for

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[drmikey]

You can't suppress the NSX bug despite having a faster/newer/meaner/more powerful car...LOL

SS

Well as you know, everyone needs to own a Porsche AND an NSX ;)

[britlude]

Well as you know, everyone needs to own a Porsche AND an NSX ;)

Well, an NSX .... ;)

[Senninha]

Thanks for sharing and look forward to the ‘build’ thread ...


Road, and nearly OEM - Ive given up trying to make NSXs faster and handle better, they were just great out of the factory!

Its a complicated one. I have a clean black 93 shell and a 93 manual coupe with 25k on the clock which had some damage. So Im going to make a good one out of the two!