Midnight Purple NA2 Targa

[drmikey]

As it looks like I'll be doing a few bit to this one, I thought I'd start a build thread.


When I bought it:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Purple%20NSX/DSC01427_zpsfeaac660.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Purple%20NSX/DSC01426_zps1d72c3b6.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Purple%20NSX/DSC01422_zpscc1fe4e5.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Purple%20NSX/DSC01421_zpsf3269fe2.jpg

[drmikey]

And soon after I added Rota Force in Bronze and fitted Bilstein/H&R Shocks/Springs

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/nsxwithwheels_zps16cb029b.jpg

[drmikey]

Currently on the ramp having a good examination. Its' had lots of new parts (02 sensors, ABS sensors, bushes etc.) but front track rod ends could do with replacing so just ordered a new set.

Also making up some decat/test pipes. I had a pair of spare NSX CATs. Ordered some Honda decats so will chop the flange ends off the NSX decats to weld to the decats so I retain the hangers.

[drmikey]

Currently on the ramp having a good examination. Its' had lots of new parts (02 sensors, ABS sensors, bushes etc.) but front track rod ends could do with replacing so just ordered a new set.

Also making up some decat/test pipes. I had a pair of spare NSX CATs. Ordered some Honda decats so will chop the flange ends off the NSX decats to weld to the decats so I retain the hangers.

The finished decats.


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/DSC01594_zps50aa21e1.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/DSC01599_zps4474f975.jpg

[drmikey]

Some more pics.


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Purple%20NSX/DSC01558_zps20b4f0e5.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Purple%20NSX/DSC01556_zps253904b2.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Purple%20NSX/DSC01568_zps425be10d.jpg

[NZNick]

Fantastic pics - car and windmill look superb !!!

[TheSebringOne]

Lovely pics, what size boots are these Yokos?

[drmikey]

Fantastic pics - car and windmill look superb !!!

Cheers Nick. Mill is nice - nearly as nice as your castle (Dunedin! - I stayed in there once!!)

[drmikey]

Lovely pics, what size boots are these Yokos?

255/35/18 and 215/40/17

[soddy]

really look good in this colour, nsx's. even better with those alloys :)

[NZNick]

Cheers Nick. Mill is nice - nearly as nice as your castle (Dunedin! - I stayed in there once!!)

Here is my castle - well actually more of a mini stately-home, but let's not split hairs....

http://travelheadfirst.com/img/pics/otago-explorer/larnach-castle-banner.jpg

ok, so it's not actually mine, but down the road a bit.

Your NSX would look amazing on the forecourt in front of the steps....

When I get one, I'll get a photo from that exact location.

[drmikey]

Here is my castle - well actually more of a mini stately-home, but let's not split hairs....

http://travelheadfirst.com/img/pics/otago-explorer/larnach-castle-banner.jpg

ok, so it's not actually mine, but down the road a bit.

Your NSX would look amazing on the forecourt in front of the steps....

When I get one, I'll get a photo from that exact location.

Yep I stayed there back in 2001 (well in the stables next door actually, but they were connected lol)

[NZNick]

DrMikey,

Here?

http://www.historic.org.nz/corporate/registersearch/Register/data/2191a_sm.jpg

Your gorgeous Midnight Pearl NSX-T - what interior does it have - I'm assuming black, but not the later perforated leather? Photos would be great. What mileage is on the clock?
What's next on the build?

[drmikey]

DrMikey,

Here?

http://www.historic.org.nz/corporate/registersearch/Register/data/2191a_sm.jpg

Your gorgeous Midnight Pearl NSX-T - what interior does it have - I'm assuming black, but not the later perforated leather? Photos would be great. What mileage is on the clock?
What's next on the build?

Ha..thats the place!! Wasnt quite so plush as the castle IIRC!!

Its black and has the non perforated seats. It has 130k but has been very well maintained and I will be undertaking all the major service items.

NSX-R spoiler and OEM front lip are the only two other mods planned at the moment.

[drmikey]

In an effort to remove any excess electrics that could potentially fail, I removed the "factory fitted" Honda OEM alarm.

Of course, when I say factory fitted, it was clearly done at a UK dealer by an apprentice as the install was pretty poor.

Anyway, all gone now and I've refitted something a lot more suitable to prevent theft!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/2013-03-24-1301_zpsb8155c23.jpg

[Nick Graves]

really look good in this colour, nsx's. even better with those alloys :)

I wholeheartedly concur with the foregoing*



*I originally was more succinct, but Nucking Word Fanny told me it was too brief!

[Nick Graves]

In an effort to remove any excess electrics that could potentially fail, I removed the "factory fitted" Honda OEM alarm.

Of course, when I say factory fitted, it was clearly done at a UK dealer by an apprentice as the install was pretty poor.

Anyway, all gone now and I've refitted something a lot more suitable to prevent theft!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/2013-03-24-1301_zpsb8155c23.jpg

No, no; mine's the same.

It's like tin can telephones; if the string ain't stretched tight, the alarm don't work. Or else copper wire is too expensive for Hamilton & Palmer...

[drmikey]

Have done a mega service over the last couple of days

Timing belt, tensioner, water pump, crank pulley.

Oil and filter, trans fluid change, coolant flush, new plugs

Compression check (210,210,215,210,215,210) - not bad eh!

Valve clearances (arms now ache!)

[drmikey]

Well she's been dry stored over winter and I felt she needed a new clutch so decided to drop engine and give it a thorough clean and replace the sump (rusty) and a few seals. Belt, pump etc.. was done last year so no need for that. Oh and some nice refurbed valve covers.


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Purple%20NSX/clutch_zps70d03a2a.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Purple%20NSX/clutch_zps70d03a2a.jpg.html)

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/rocker_zps005f3c78.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/rocker_zps005f3c78.jpg.html)

[AR]

Is this one of the CAT D ones? The plate rings a bell, I could be wrong.

[NSXR Spain]

what brand of paint did you use for the valve cover ?
thanks



Well she's been dry stored over winter and I felt she needed a new clutch so decided to drop engine and give it a thorough clean and replace the sump (rusty) and a few seals. Belt, pump etc.. was done last year so no need for that. Oh and some nice refurbed valve covers.


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Purple%20NSX/clutch_zps70d03a2a.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Purple%20NSX/clutch_zps70d03a2a.jpg.html)

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/rocker_zps005f3c78.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/rocker_zps005f3c78.jpg.html)

[Senninha]

Snowfoam ....

[drmikey]

what brand of paint did you use for the valve cover ?
thanks


Its VHT Wrinkle Red but Paul @ SpoonerRestorations did them for me.

[Rdevelopments]

Looking very very good mikey those valve covers!

[NSXR Spain]

Its VHT Wrinkle Red but Paul @ SpoonerRestorations did them for me.

Thanks drmikey ,
I painted my valve covers with the same paint, VHT SP240 and after got into the oven for wrinkle paint.
This paint is a little clearer tone than the original intake manifold cover NSX-R 2002 is more purple for that reason I asked.
1210612107

12108
12109

[drmikey]

Yes its a little lighter than the OEM red but its the best match by far.


Thanks drmikey ,
I painted my valve covers with the same paint, VHT SP240 and after got into the oven for wrinkle paint.
This paint is a little clearer tone than the original intake manifold cover NSX-R 2002 is more purple for that reason I asked.
1210612107

12108
12109

[drmikey]

Engine back in after clutch and flywheel change, seals, baffled sump, clearances, rocker cover refurb and general clean up. Now ready for summer!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/nsx5_zpsa42bb2d5.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/nsx5_zpsa42bb2d5.jpg.html)

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/nsx6_zpsd52fb29a.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/nsx6_zpsd52fb29a.jpg.html)

[nobby]

Looking good! :)

[drmikey]

New android photo editting functioins are neat.

Last year from Switzerland

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/2014-04-201_zps6b601b0e.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/2014-04-201_zps6b601b0e.jpg.html)

[Senninha]

That NSX has a great stance!

[nsx60]

That NSX has a great stance!

You know , I was just thinking the same , but if I spend any more on mine the mrs will defo have a sense of humour failure !!!

[drmikey]

More playing

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/2014-04-202_zps27aa80a1.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/2014-04-202_zps27aa80a1.jpg.html)

[Senninha]

You know , I was just thinking the same , but if I spend any more on mine the mrs will defo have a sense of humour failure !!!

its always wise not to share the level of investment on our 4-wheeled Mistress :)

[nobby]

so very true! :)

its always wise not to share the level of investment on our 4-wheeled Mistress :)

[goldtop]

Looks great. Best NSX colour, I think. :)


its always wise not to share the level of investment on our 4-wheeled Mistress :)

My Other Half's away at the moment. When she comes back I need to come clean about the second NSX and the Stratos... (Anyone got a room to let, just in case?)

[soddy]

Looks great. Best NSX colour, I think. :)



My Other Half's away at the moment. When she comes back I need to come clean about the second NSX and the Stratos... (Anyone got a room to let, just in case?)

lol. great time for visiting a friend you haven't seen in a while so you and the nsx can escape :)

[NZNick]

Paging DrMikey

At long last, more than 6 years after our initial conversation, here is my NSX @ Larnach Castle:

14107