a pro build in the good 'ol U S of A...

[britlude]

Clarion in America have chosen a '91 228k miles NSX for their next project....

the prime thread... http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/190789-Clarion-Builds-1991-Acura-NSX-Full-Build-Thread

and Clarions site.... http://www.clarionbuilds.com/

they have dyno'd it to get a base line and now started the strip down!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=231B26cHyj0

lets see what a bucket full of money can do to a tired old NSX!!!!

[Pride]

The engine work has begun.

http://www.clarionbuilds.com

[britlude]

dyno run...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smlH6WwdqTU

[britlude]

engine out....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kPOdpJMVy4

[Pride]

Let's hope Clarion see sense and put a monster, ground pounding, LED flashing sound system in it to finish it off.:)

[NZNick]

Wonder how nice they will be about the Alpine/Bose original stereo.....

[Pride]

They've certainly got their work cut out on this one.:)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/29612617@N08/sets/72157656041227610/

[havoc]

dyno run...

207whp - IIRC anywhere between 18% and 25% transmission losses (probably low-end of that as it's a transverse engine - anyone know any better from their own dyno runs?), so ~260bhp at the fly, +/- 5bhp. Not bad at that mileage for 270bhp originally...

[Pride]

Downforce USA team up with clarionbuilds for the NSX rebuild project.

https://www.virtualpressoffice.com/publicsiteContentFileAccess?fileContentId=2179837&fromOtherPageToDisableHistory=Y&menuName=News&sId=&sInfo=

[britlude]

dull and terrible music!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVcXDrSaJ1o

[marknsx]

Emergency Hookers Towing Company! I hope they call for my NSX!!

[Pride]

At last some news about the build progress and it's not even mentioned yet on the Clarion Builds web site which is strange as according to this editorial it's finished and displayed at the CES Vegas.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/clarion-unveils-legendary-1991-acura-nsx-integrated-with-2016-technology-at-ces-300198849.html

[Pride]

The Clarion set up in the rebuild is a worlds first in that it doesn't require speaker cables to the speakers, here's a quote I read about the FDS system:

Aftermarket car stereo maker Clarion gave us the news that it will show off a whole new idea at CES 2016, which it calls Full Digital Sound (FDS). Instead of traditional systems that rely on a head unit, central amp and multiple speakers, FDS uses individually-powered speakers. The head unit sends digital signals to each speaker, eliminating signal loss through speaker wires. Clarion will demonstrate the FDS system in a 1991 Acura NSX show car.

[Pride]

Still no "Clarion Builds" website update but still plenty of news out there about its inaugural showing at the CES Vegas.

http://www.superstreetonline.com/features/news/clarion-builds-1991-acura-nsx-revealed/

It does look fab.:D

Just a great shame it's going to be auctioned off to someone who won't really appreciate it.:(

[britlude]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SvCsn5dPGY

[britlude]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeLhmFA37Wg

[Nick Graves]

Still no "Clarion Builds" website update but still plenty of news out there about its inaugural showing at the CES Vegas.

http://www.superstreetonline.com/features/news/clarion-builds-1991-acura-nsx-revealed/

It does look fab.:D

Just a great shame it's going to be auctioned off to someone who won't really appreciate it.:(

Looks like yet another tidy example with patina has been horribly riced, to me.

[Pride]

Looks like yet another tidy example with patina has been horribly riced, to me.

Good to see something different and well done though, instead of the same old boring "I've got to keep it origanol" cr*p:D

[hkz286]

Looks like yet another tidy example with patina has been horribly riced, to me.

looks to me they took a car that was badly looked after and made it nice again.

[Dragonlady]

Britlude must be pulling his hair out at the way they installed those cameras on the wing mirrors!
Could have recessed them!

Ian

[britlude]

Britlude must be pulling his hair out at the way they installed those cameras on the wing mirrors!
Could have recessed them!

Ian

not much to pull out :(

none of the cameras are particularly neat, then again i suppose they want people to notice them on the demo car!

it wouldn't be so bad if they had taken the labels off them....

[britlude]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExvwihyN-YE

[britlude]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTvSgv1vUqw

[Senninha]

All those DF parts I'm surprised they didn't go with seats as well ... Still like those Stoptech's

[Pride]

All I can say is what a lucky guy that won this beauty out of the hat in Vegas, don't you think ????

Would anyone like to guess on how much Clarion must have spent to achieve this end result.:rolleyes:

And if they kept it in great condition could he or she sell it for what it cost again???

[britlude]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtaI0kb9LGY

[Pride]

A great write up and it can drift nicely too.😎

http://autoweek.com/article/drive-reviews/first-gen-acura-nsx-gets-new-everything

[Pride]

More photos and a decent review:

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/clarion-builds-a-hot-rod-acura-nsx/#/2

[Pride]

http://www.motor1.com/reviews/64161/review-clarion-builds-1991-acura-nsx/

[Pride]

By far the best and probably the last interesting editorials written, about this suburb NSX rebuild by "Clarion Builds".

Enjoy:

http://www.speedhunters.com/2016/09/clarion-builds-acura-nsx-230000-miles/

[tapav]

Someone should probably show the mechanic working on the suspension how to use calipers..

[Pride]

Someone should probably show the mechanic working on the suspension how to use calipers..

An explanation would be good tapav.

[tapav]

An explanation would be good tapav.

An explanation on how to use them?! Generally you use the flat edge against an edge you wish to measure, as thats the distance displayed. (not the curved outer edge!)

Despite that they seemed to have put together a rather nice looking (freakin awesome) automobile!

[Pride]

Recently tested with now over 400whp but not without some problems:

http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2016/11/28/Here-s-Proof-The-Original-Honda-NSX-Was-One-Of-The-Best-Cars-Of-All-Time-7736599/

[nikey22]

The test driver is correct, the more you tinker with this car, the worse its driving reliability gets. Honda Engineers had it right. What was the "hot weather problem" with it anyways? They didn't mention.
(just listen to the frustration on that guys voice when the car went into limp mode haha awesome)

CLARION - stick to tuning music and NOT cars!!!!!

[marknsx]

Its 20:22 on a Saturday evening in the uk. Dark and damp.
Just watched the car buzz clip and Im wondering why I don't live somewhere where I can drive my NSX everyday in the dry heat with the windows down and no traffic cops.

[Pride]

It looks like who ever won this Clarion build NSX last year has either got bored with it (but I don't see how) or has decided to cash it in, come on guys make a bid and bring it on over.😎

It it would make a super fast curb crawler.😂

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2017/06/a-fully-restored-supercharged-acura-nsx-is-heading-to-auction.html

[Pride]

Having said that it looks as though this car just keeps giving, as you'll see in this article:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/clarion-helps-american-red-cross-prevent-and-alleviate-human-suffering-around-the-globe-300469583.html

A very noble thing to do I think you'll agree.👍

[Pride]

Place your bids gents, what must be the most famous NSX in recent years is on the move again and this time raising valuable funds for the American Red Cross.⛑

It goes under the hammer this Friday:

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1991-ACURA-NSX-CUSTOM-COUPE-210276

[Problem Child]

Place your bids gents, what must be the most famous NSX in recent years is on the move again and this time raising valuable funds for the American Red Cross.⛑

It goes under the hammer this Friday:

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1991-ACURA-NSX-CUSTOM-COUPE-210276

I love the terracotta/ black leather seats and door cards. Anyone recommend an auto upholsterer?

[dcnsx]

I love the terracotta/ black leather seats and door cards. Anyone recommend an auto upholsterer?

I love that interior too. Here’s the vid showing it being done.
https://youtu.be/C3tcrZNKRCc

[NSX 2000]

Place your bids gents, what must be the most famous NSX in recent years is on the move again and this time raising valuable funds for the American Red Cross.⛑

It goes under the hammer this Friday:

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1991-ACURA-NSX-CUSTOM-COUPE-210276

Go on Clive, you know you want to!

[Pride]

Go on Clive, you know you want to!

I'm very tempted Paul even if it is just for the state of art Clarion audio system. 🔊 😁

[Senninha]

I love the terracotta/ black leather seats and door cards. Anyone recommend an auto upholsterer?

Talk to Silver Surfer as he has a couple done and I've used the same guy for another project ... Good work and value, quality hide as well ... See his retrim post

[NSXGB]

Talk to Silver Surfer as he has a couple done and I've used the same guy for another project ... Good work and value, quality hide as well ... See his retrim post

This is the guy: http://www.sfcar-trim.co.uk/ He did my Alcantara dash & door cards, I wouldn't trust anyone else.

[Pride]

Getting back to the auction that's on later today I spotted the perfect car Britlude would be interested in seeing, truly amazing idea, totally unique and yet another worth while charity will benefit from its sale:

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1930-FORD-MODEL-A-CUSTOM-COUPE-210154

The auction starts our time at 1.30am Saturday morning and can be viewed live.

[Pride]

Live link:

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Live/Streaming/Video#

[Problem Child]

This is the guy: http://www.sfcar-trim.co.uk/ He did my Alcantara dash & door cards, I wouldn't trust anyone else.

Hmmmm.....might be worth a visit tomorrow. Weathers supposed to be nice so a run out might be worthwhile

[Problem Child]

Getting back to the auction that's on later today I spotted the perfect car Britlude would be interested in seeing, truly amazing idea, totally unique and yet another worth while charity will benefit from its sale:

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1930-FORD-MODEL-A-CUSTOM-COUPE-210154

The auction starts our time at 1.30am Saturday morning and can be viewed live.

Its live on sky channel 524

[Pride]

Its live on sky channel 524

Cheers Geoff, I'm watching it on the internet and that auctioneer sure can speak fast, I should have bid for that beautiful blue Fiat 500 "peanut" Arbarth, it looked so out of place amongst all the iron muscle. Just $35,000, what a bargain.

I reckon the Clarion build NSX will fetch $100,000 plus.

Its due on stage just after 1am.

[Problem Child]

Cheers Geoff, I'm watching it on the internet and that auctioneer sure can speak fast, I should have bid for that beautiful blue Fiat 500 "peanut" Arbarth, it looked so out of place amongst all the iron muscle. Just $35,000, what a bargain.

I reckon the Clarion build NSX will fetch $100,000 plus.

Its due on stage just after 1am.

I think I'll record it!!!

[Senninha]

The Clarion Build has just crossed the block accompanied by a superb intro video! Had a personalised intro for the Red Cross and Clarion, it made $135,000

It looked superb up on stage, beautifully detailed, must be the dearest NA1 to date ...

[Pride]

The Clarion Build has just crossed the block accompanied by a superb intro video! Had a personalised intro for the Red Cross and Clarion, it made $135,000

What a bargain.:rolleyes:

13160

[Pride]

What surely must be a world record price paid for a 1991 NSX:

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1991-ACURA-NSX-CUSTOM-COUPE-210276


The Rat Rod cancer car also did well:

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1930-FORD-MODEL-A-CUSTOM-COUPE-210154


Great viewing.

[goldnsx]

Just stumbeled across this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjZ2u9jf83Q
65k, not bad.