S2 ... 2009 facelift [Archive]

Senninha

22-05-2009, 09:32 AM

As some of you will have seen from the Japfest photo thread, S2 has had a facelift for 2009. I have also now fitted the Enkei's that were subject to all the shipping delays earlier in the year. These are 17/18 and I've chosen the new Hankook Evo12 tyres

The wrap was done by these guys www.raccoon.co.uk (http://www.raccoon.co.uk) who were very professional. I popped back to see them in the week to refinish a couple of areas and this was no problem for them. If you want further info please speak to Beth. Whilst there they had just completed a Matt Black Keonig and were half way through a Pearl wrap on a Maybach!

I have been contemplating having the front of the NSX repainted to loose 10 yrs worth of stone chips. However, doing this will loose the originality of the car. So for me, the wrap does two things. It prevents further chips and gives me a new look for as long as I decide to keep it. The material is guaranteed for 3yrs and is treated like normal paint for washing and waxing.

Here a few photo's of my finished car with which I'm very pleased.

See you around soon

regards, Paul

Papalazarou

22-05-2009, 09:39 AM

Paul, the car looks awesome! It actually fooled me for a second at Japfest:-)

Cheers,

James.

Sublime

22-05-2009, 10:07 AM

That's a pretty impressive process, does it feel and look like a painted vehicle or more along the lines of the clear film stone chip protection?

NSXGB

22-05-2009, 11:35 AM

The wheels certainly finish the transformation. Well done Paul.

simonprelude

22-05-2009, 11:42 AM

Looks like a toy, where were the photo's done ?

NSXGB

22-05-2009, 11:57 AM

The McLaren and Bugatti look pretty good in the chrome finish....anyone feeling brave!

328

22-05-2009, 12:17 PM

Amazing finish and photos!! Definitely a good choice alternative!!

WhyOne?

22-05-2009, 12:36 PM

Your car looks fantastic Paul - I cant wait to see it in the 'flesh'.

I presume you had to notify your insurance co. re. change of colour.

So......how would an NSX look in matt black????

Paul G

22-05-2009, 01:10 PM

Paul,

Like I said at the Bracknell fest, you car really works fo me! you then go and knock my socks off at Japfest!! Awsome job.....I Like a lot, and the fact it can go back to it's original flavour if and when required makes it a very viable option

Cheers
PG

markc

22-05-2009, 01:13 PM

The McLaren and Bugatti look pretty good in the chrome finish....anyone feeling brave!

Nicely done Paul. I think I prefer S2 as it was but as you say you can always go back :)

A few people have lusted after Lime Green Metallic, this is your chance to try it for size... if you're brave enough ;)

Cheers

Mark

simonprelude

22-05-2009, 02:00 PM

A few people have lusted after Lime Green Metallic, this is your chance to try it for size... if you're brave enough ;)

If I was keeping the car I'd think about it, not sure where you stand with the V5 / DVLA on colour change either ??

Senninha

22-05-2009, 02:06 PM

......A few people have lusted after Lime Green Metallic, this is your chance to try it for size... if you're brave enough ;)

Cheers

Mark

Ary, over to you my friend :)

Ian, Matt Black was the other option I considered but too close to what I had, hence going for the white.

As its a temporary change there is not a requirement to notify DVLA. I did call the insurance company and they were of the same view.

As for the chrome look, I'll leave that to the footballers and gumballers amongst us ...

Thanks for all the comments ... it is a bit of fun, looks great and as you say Mark, when I fancy the change I can alwys go back to Magnum or ....:)

regards, Paul

Silver Surfer

22-05-2009, 09:08 PM

How much does it cost?
To determine the cost of wrapping a vehicle, a number of variables need to be taken into account. These include vehicle type, quantity of vehicles, location, graphic coverage, life expectancy of graphics and warranty/guarantee requirements.
To help you determine the viability of a project, below are ‘ballpark’ costs for the most popular vehicles. Please note that these are for a one off vehicle wrap, using customer supplied artwork and the vehicle being delivered to our Edenbridge premises for application. It also assumes full coverage of the vehicle, including any windows.

Smart Car - £900
VW Beetle - £1,200
Ford Transit Connect - £1,400
Mwb Transit - £1,700
Mercedes CL600 - £2,000
Double Decker Bus - £7,000

SS

NSXGB

22-05-2009, 09:19 PM

£900 then.....as the NSX IS a Smart Car.:)

Edenbridge eh? Just down the road from me....

Senninha

22-05-2009, 10:29 PM

£900 then.....as the NSX IS a Smart Car.:)

Edenbridge eh? Just down the road from me....

And I can guess what you'll be getting wrapped ;)

NSXGB

22-05-2009, 11:06 PM

And I can guess what you'll be getting wrapped ;)

.....I think I'll go for a full Magnum Grey wrap....:)

TheSebringOne

22-05-2009, 11:16 PM

Wow Paul! :eek: The transformation and finish looks amazing! Those photos shots look very professional, like car magazine quality! :thumbsup:

NSXGB

22-05-2009, 11:34 PM

You've given me an idea...might get my seat backs wrapped by them...

Ewan

22-05-2009, 11:59 PM

Looks great in the flesh, Paul, and even better with the new wheels in your pics. I wonder if anyone will think "I didn't know they ever made a NSX-R targa??" :)

I was wondering ... what would an NSX look like in Gulf colours :dunno: ... and would it be worth doing a wrap to find out...

(photoshopped edition on here...)
http://rakserve.com/NSX_PorchePaint.jpg

Senninha

23-05-2009, 09:06 AM

Looks great in the flesh, Paul, and even better with the new wheels in your pics. I wonder if anyone will think "I didn't know they ever made a NSX-R targa??" :)

Overheard that line twice at the weekend .... did make me smile:)

I also think the Enkei's work better with the white and completes the transformation nicely.

Simon, They have done seat backs a couple of times. When I was in last week I was talking to guy who has a new GT3 on order that he is considering a white CF wrap. I suggested he match the seats and thats when Beth confirmed they have done seats in normal CF.

regards, Paul

dan the man

23-05-2009, 09:07 AM

Looks ace... Hmm maybe should have done the roof ?

Its halfway between the NA1 and NA2 for me.....

But wicked. MATT BLACK NSX be BADASS....... CHECK THIS RS4...yumm yum !!

http://culturegarage.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/flat_black_002.jpg

NSXGB

23-05-2009, 02:19 PM

Simon, They have done seat backs a couple of times. When I was in last week I was talking to guy who has a new GT3 on order that he is considering a white CF wrap. I suggested he match the seats and thats when Beth confirmed they have done seats in normal CF.

regards, Paul

:thumbsup:

Cheers Paul. Will either go for a CF wrap or body colour...

Sudesh

23-05-2009, 05:01 PM

Looks amazing Paul! That is definately something worth keeping in mind. As mentioned, lime green would be nice to see too! Would like to see some more pics of S2!

Senninha

11-12-2010, 05:54 PM

Looks ace........ MATT BLACK NSX be BADASS.......

Like this you mean ... its their race car actually painted (not wrapped) in matt for the recent NSXPO event .... looks mean :evil:

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm146/klassenid/pete03.jpg

11-12-2010, 06:07 PM

Paul is that new blueprint for S2??? :)

Senninha

12-12-2010, 10:18 PM

Paul is that new blueprint for S2??? :)

I did contemplate it before going White/Black but its so close to Magnum that I decided against it. If I have an 02 car I'd do it in a flask as I think it shows of the lines of the NSX superbly! Your NSX for example would look stunning in Matt or Satin black IMO.

I'm pretty sure I'll be going back to Magnum next year ... although ...

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3561/dsc07346.jpg

Sudesh

12-12-2010, 10:27 PM

I have a real liking for that Paul!

although ...

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3561/dsc07346.jpg

NSX 2000

12-12-2010, 11:20 PM

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3561/dsc07346.jpg

Paul, it's a bit Kermit the frog :unsure:

What do the women in your life think of the colour?

Paul

TheSebringOne

13-12-2010, 12:16 AM

Also you got to be very brave! Even more its in metallic, unlike those on Porsche GT3, Gallardo, Focus RS. Having said that seen one/two Sciroccos and thought, they are really nice.

Justin

13-12-2010, 12:23 AM

Also you got to be very brave! Even more its in metallic, unlike those on Porsche GT3, Gallardo, Focus RS. Having said that seen one/two Sciroccos and thought, they are really nice.

I really dunno about the metallic... Flat acidy green on the cars you mention (gt3 et al) can look very straight-edge, it works really well; to me the metallic looks a bit dirty and grungy and works a lot better on the high-shouldered, low roofed "brutal" line of the vw than it would on the oppositely-styled nsx....

TheSebringOne

13-12-2010, 12:32 AM

How about this iconic supercar?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7c/Lamborghini_Miura_P400SV.jpg/220px-Lamborghini_Miura_P400SV.jpg (http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/wiki/File:Lamborghini_Miura_P400SV.jpg)

Justin

13-12-2010, 12:33 AM

markc

13-12-2010, 11:16 AM

Here's another eyetalian that works for me in flat green :cool: ...

Cheers

Mark

DAVEMAT

13-12-2010, 11:59 AM

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3561/dsc07346.jpg

Would match one of my bikes nicely

Senninha

16-12-2010, 12:32 AM

Would match one of my bikes nicely

You have some great toys! When do you possibly have time to play??

regards, Paul

DAVEMAT

16-12-2010, 02:49 AM

Thanks, there's never enough time, but I'm not on a fixed rotation out here, so I'm in the fortunate position where I can choose when I take my leaves, therefor I just save most of it for the summer ;)

Sagacitas

16-12-2010, 07:44 AM

I did contemplate it before going White/Black but its so close to Magnum that I decided against it. If I have an 02 car I'd do it in a flask as I think it shows of the lines of the NSX superbly! Your NSX for example would look stunning in Matt or Satin black IMO.

I'm pretty sure I'll be going back to Magnum next year ... although ...

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3561/dsc07346.jpg

WOW! I want.

markc

16-12-2010, 10:19 AM

Dave, I like the idea of colour coded toys. I have a Westfield that is nearing completion, in things to do not necessarily elapsed time, and I intend to paint it IOP to match the NSX :)

W.R.T to Lime Green Metallic, I don't think this colour would work well with a wrap as the colour needs to SHINE and you just can't get that depth and bling with vinyl wrap. The flat greens of the Muira and Stratos would work better.

Cheers

Mark

Justin

16-12-2010, 12:43 PM

markc

16-12-2010, 01:59 PM

Westy will look sweet in IOP - can't wait to see some pics! What's the spec mark?

It's an SeW i.e. the live rear axle chassis. I wanted this as it enables the lightest build. Aeroscreen (no screen), no heater, 13" Revolution wheels. I'm hoping to get sub 400kg all up.

I have a running but MOT failure ZZR1100 parked next to it that will eventually donate its heart and lungs (engine and gearbox) but recent changes to SVA, now IVA, mean motorcycle engines are harder to get through and gain an age related rather than "Q" registration. So I'm thinking of completing it with a car engine/'box for IVA and registration then converting to ZZR power.

The rest of the running gear, suspension uprights, brakes is Ford (Sierra or Escort). I might have to upgrade some of these to get below 400kg but with a reliable 150hp from the old Kwaka motor, they still love them for grass track cars, it should be fast enough. :)

It's about 75% complete right now, a rolling chassis with unconnected loom, with the engine decision pending. Don't old your breath though, my current job doesn't give me enough time to spend on it. Especially when there's an ancient hydraulic Citroen (CX) and the NSX to fettle and play with.

Cheers

Mark

DAVEMAT

16-12-2010, 05:19 PM

Best of luck Mark, look forward to seeing some pics of this in the future, Kwaka power is the way to go, haven't been without one for 22 years now (bikes of course), plenty of smashes, but never any engine problems - touch wood!!!

Ewan

23-02-2012, 07:07 PM

There's been a fashion for dragging up old threads of late ;-)

I wondered what an NSX in Gulf colours might look like - well I saw this and it does look kinda cool...
10973

Check out that site, www.ExoticsOnRoad.com (http://www.ExoticsOnRoad.com) - there are a few members' NSXs up there, and not always plodding about in the UK either :)

NSXGB

23-02-2012, 08:26 PM

Was looking at the Midnight Purple NSX - 703 CHK it's still registered in the UK, is it a member?

There's been a fashion for dragging up old threads of late ;-)

I wondered what an NSX in Gulf colours might look like - well I saw this and it does look kinda cool...
10973

Check out that site, www.ExoticsOnRoad.com (http://www.ExoticsOnRoad.com) - there are a few members' NSXs up there, and not always plodding about in the UK either :)