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Senna88
10-04-2012, 11:08 PM
Hey everyone,

Been a long-time lurker, actually been an avid reader for a few years, and searching for an NSX for about 2 years, although not pro-actively. Anyway I traded in my s2000 for a 142k mile NA1 and have already made a list of things I need to do...my wallet is wincing already!

I've just been through the whole Dali racing catalogue and picked out a number of things I want: NSX-R spoiler, CF mesh engine cover, OEM mats and was also thinking should I get some service parts at the same time as they seem quite cheap compared to over here? What should I be looking for though?

At the moment I'm thinking: a couple of air filters and oil filters, fuel filter, NGK plugs, thermostat (need to check service history to see if its been done) and 90k service pack - although I don't know if the service pack will be of any use to me? The car was serviced at Chiswick Honda in January this year so can I ring them up and get a copy of what they replaced/advised to replace etc? I'm wondering whether to replace the discs and pads as well for peace of mind?

Sorry for what I presume are very obvious questions, the process of going from an avid admirer of the car to an actual owner is a massive change of perspective and I realise all I'd been reading about for the past few years is the history and not about what is involved as an owner!

All replies gratefully received :)
Sean

Sudesh
10-04-2012, 11:25 PM
Wow! Another new ember and first time owner. Congrats!

Best thing to do first is go through the history you have or can check. No point in buying the 90k service pack if that service has just been carried out. However if you have no record of it, or it's been over 4 years since it was last done, then it would be worth buying. The service pack will have the oil filter with it and the spark plugs too, so need to double up, and anyway, those items are cheap enough from your local dealer, spark plugs you can get in any motor factors or on line.

Look forward to seeing some pics!

NSXGB
11-04-2012, 06:15 AM
I would heed the warnings around the web regarding buying from Dali. Plenty of stuff on here and NSXPrime about his shenanigans. Read, and make your own decision....plenty of other US dealers that are as cheap or cheaper and that you can rely upon.
I probably wouldn't buy mats from him either as they'd probably be for a LHD car too!

Conrgratulations and welcome anyway, which one did you buy?

Chris B N
11-04-2012, 07:34 AM
welcome and enjoy
Join us at JapFest on 12th May
we should have getting on for 40 cars there
let me know if you want a Car pass for the club stand
Chris

Tokyo-Joe
11-04-2012, 09:13 AM
Welcome and congrats on your new purchase :)

Senna88
11-04-2012, 10:29 AM
I'd love to but I'm going to Toronto on the 9th :( poor timing on my part.

Who else is recommended in US? I'm thinking about letting AS motorsport import them and I'll just buy it from them, as Evasive motorsports quoted on a container at $350!

NSXGB
11-04-2012, 11:07 AM
Science of Speed are reliable but slightly dearer on OEM parts.
For OEM parts, look at this post; http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/showthread.php?8799-Wheel-sensor




I'd love to but I'm going to Toronto on the 9th :( poor timing on my part.

Who else is recommended in US? I'm thinking about letting AS motorsport import them and I'll just buy it from them, as Evasive motorsports quoted on a container at $350!

Senna88
11-04-2012, 03:17 PM
Ok thanks NSXGB I've seen their site before, nice to know they're trusted though.

I need to get the original (well facelift) alloys refurbed as the paint on them has bubbled, I'm torn between getting anthracite or sticking with silver! Any opinions? The car is Charlotte Green by the way.

I've also noticed that there's a few members on here in the Midlands? Do you guys have any local meet ups or would you like to do one? It'd be nice to put a face to any owners I may 'bump' into on the roads :)

gumball
11-04-2012, 03:29 PM
Congratulations and welcome. Sounds like your credit card is going to take a pounding.

nobby
11-04-2012, 07:11 PM
congrats and welcome

you will see a number of us use Dali regularly and have zero issues ... if you ensure things are in stock and email him etc, pay via paypal you are sorted

SOS are an absolute rip off for shipping to the UK, whereas Dali will get you a sensible price.

as for the aftermarket parts i.e type r spoiler, engine cover ... these are a nitemare to purchase due to their perceived shipping size. Mark @ Dali is going through process for me etc at the mo ... its hundreds of dollars

for genuine parts etc dali is hard to beat

as above stated find out what work has been done before splashing out ... if no history start reading Kaz's and Sudesh's posts as i m sure u have if u have been lurking

health to enjoy

get some pics up

Problem Child
11-04-2012, 07:38 PM
welcome! I too am a recent byer. Its the best toy I have ever bought! Enjoy it!

Senninha
11-04-2012, 07:45 PM
Hi Sean,

Welcome and congrats. The NSX looks great in Charlotte ... does it have tan or black interior, and is it Coupe or Targa?

Is this to be a weekend car or daily driver?

Your enthusiasm to personalise your new NSX is great, however I would suggest you catch your breath, check for sure the history and enjoy it as OEM for a short while and maybe meet a few owners to see how various mods look in the flesh? You may also consider the Kaz health check if you're unable to piece together a solid history. His 150 point check will give you a very clear opinion as to what you might want to spend your ££ on before you spend it on cosmetics, particularly if its going to be a daily.

For OEM parts the US Acura dealers do seem to be offering many owners good services and prices, just be wary of large items when shipping.

With regards to your wheel colour question ... when I refurbed mine I went with the Honda Pewter Grey, colour code NH537. I've not seen this done on a Charlotte but its close to my Magnum Grey and I think it would give it a modern yet subtle update.

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If you have the Tan trim, have a look through Sudesh' refresh thread. He updated a Charlotte interior with great impact by colour changing the carpets.

As for getting a meet together, never by shy to organise one! Early morning drives ahead of brekkie is popular now the mornings are lighter. Not sure where in the Midlands you are, but if you organise it with enough notice, I'll always try to join a meet wherever it is!

Enjoy your new NSX

regards, Paul

Hagasan
11-04-2012, 07:56 PM
you will see a number of us use Dali regularly and have zero issues ... if you ensure things are in stock and email him etc, pay via paypal you are sorted




Andrew, while I am glad so far that Dali has been a good route for you and some others you have to remember that those of us who got ripped off did carry out the same due diligence and went through the same motions as you..... It just happened before you came along...

Gary

nobby
11-04-2012, 08:28 PM
appreciate that mate, honestly i do ... but at the moment just stating that service to date for others and i has gone OK. i have spent £1000's with him ... so no reason that past experiences others have had may happen to new owners.

we all have our preferred suppliers, he mentioned dali and thought i would share my experience to date. mark's site is very useful reading for the new owner, i learned a lot from it as im sure you would agree.


Andrew, while I am glad so far that Dali has been a good route for you and some others you have to remember that those of us who got ripped off did carry out the same due diligence and went through the same motions as you..... It just happened before you came along...

Gary

Sudesh
11-04-2012, 08:35 PM
appreciate that mate, honestly i do ... but at the moment just stating that service to date for others and i has gone OK. i have spent £1000's with him ... so no reason that past experiences others have had may happen to new owners.

we all have our preferred suppliers, he mentioned dali and thought i would share my experience to date. mark's site is very useful reading for the new owner, i learned a lot from it as im sure you would agree.

My TB kit arrived today! Only 10 days delivery and very litte customs tax, can't beat that for service!

NSXGB
11-04-2012, 08:36 PM
SOS are an absolute rip off for shipping to the UK, whereas Dali will get you a sensible price.


I think that's a little unfair. They don't rip people off, they may not be as cheap as others in your opinion?

nobby
11-04-2012, 08:38 PM
Paul

really like your wheel colour choice; could you send me a few more pics if possible via pm so i can have a look?

what do u think of this with my yellow?

anyone else's opinion welcome

sorry for potential thread jack ...if gets too much ... i'll move it

ta

andrew


With regards to your wheel colour question ... when I refurbed mine I went with the Honda Pewter Grey, colour code NH537. I've not seen this done on a Charlotte but its close to my Magnum Grey and I think it would give it a modern yet subtle update.

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nobby
11-04-2012, 08:48 PM
hi mate

put it like this then ... rubber coolant cover (small and lightweight ... cost for SOS to ship I was charged over $50 then on top of that i had full customs charges etc on top

dali sent me manifolds (headers) (big and heavy) for $130+ for shipping ... and my customs charges were far less than above.

both used USPS as well ... go figure

SOS are a good outfit but reluctant to use based on shipping charges for past experiences


I think that's a little unfair. They don't rip people off, they may not be as cheap as others in your opinion?

NSXGB
11-04-2012, 08:54 PM
Thing is, SOS are doing things above board declaring values as is required by law, Dali does not, which is up to him. Agreed that is very expensive to ship the tank cover, why did you not question it and pay it?

Senninha
11-04-2012, 08:57 PM
Way too many tangents to this thread guys ....

nobby
11-04-2012, 09:08 PM
Mark sent me the item as per USPS charges its all on the box.

As with declaring values ... if it saves me money at this end I for one will not complain regarding RIP OFF Britain, at the end of the day mark has to keep things right at his end too, up to him. i dont ask him to do me favours i get a price and i pay via paypal.

I queried both times re SOS re price but they stated 'thats what it was' (?) ... unfortunately i was in a position that i needed the parts at the time or alternative supplier would have been sought. and i was not going down the route of well one supplier can do this blah blah else face the prospect of them not selling it to me in the end ... I like SOS ... or should that read $0$ ;) but shipping is a mystery in terms of charges.

btw, glad you see that shipping the cover was 'very expensive' ... i was stunned at the cost :angry:





Thing is, SOS are doing things above board declaring values as is required by law, Dali does not, which is up to him. Agreed that is very expensive to ship the tank cover, why did you not question it and pay it?

328
11-04-2012, 09:08 PM
Hi there! Congratulations on the purchase of a very sensible and enjoyable investment :)

I am from the midlands south Birmingham. We don't really have any meet ups, I mainly go to the car shows - japfest and silverstone classic.

Where about are you based there is always a time to start having meet ups :)

Also for my na1 alloys I got them powder coated in black, which I think were done really well and hide alot of the dirt :) goes very well with red calipers

Cheers,

Andy



Ok thanks NSXGB I've seen their site before, nice to know they're trusted though.

I need to get the original (well facelift) alloys refurbed as the paint on them has bubbled, I'm torn between getting anthracite or sticking with silver! Any opinions? The car is Charlotte Green by the way.

I've also noticed that there's a few members on here in the Midlands? Do you guys have any local meet ups or would you like to do one? It'd be nice to put a face to any owners I may 'bump' into on the roads :)

AR
11-04-2012, 09:13 PM
Congrats and before the type R spoiler look at the 02 plus rear valance which incidentally goes well with my Zero Drone exhaust lol.

TheSebringOne
11-04-2012, 09:44 PM
Welcome Sean and congrats on your purchase.

Senna88
11-04-2012, 10:54 PM
Andy can I ask where you got your alloys done? Was it local?

I'm thinking of either getting www.thewheelspecialists.co.uk (formerly laptab) to do them or A1 in Wolverhampton. The first ones are quoting £336 and the second £380.


Hi there! Congratulations on the purchase of a very sensible and enjoyable investment :)

I am from the midlands south Birmingham. We don't really have any meet ups, I mainly go to the car shows - japfest and silverstone classic.

Where about are you based there is always a time to start having meet ups :)

Also for my na1 alloys I got them powder coated in black, which I think were done really well and hide alot of the dirt :) goes very well with red calipers

Cheers,

Andy

Senna88
11-04-2012, 10:57 PM
welcome! I too am a recent byer. Its the best toy I have ever bought! Enjoy it!

Congrats to you too mate! What colour did you get?

Thanks for all the comments guys, this club feels very welcoming!! :)

328
11-04-2012, 11:33 PM
Hi it was near bham city centre.

I will find the details for you tomorrow. It was definitely a good price and they take all the tyres off properly and completely powder coat.

Cheers,

Andy



Andy can I ask where you got your alloys done? Was it local?

I'm thinking of either getting www.thewheelspecialists.co.uk (formerly laptab) to do them or A1 in Wolverhampton. The first ones are quoting £336 and the second £380.

328
11-04-2012, 11:49 PM
If you also go to this old link

http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/showthread.php?5116-H-stickers-for-centre-cap&referrerid=1701 on post #17 it shows My wheels when they were first done....in matt black



Cheers,

Andy

328
12-04-2012, 06:57 AM
The company I used was http://www.lap-tab.co.uk/alloywheels.php on the Tyburn road.

Their website links to the Wheel Specialist now...if you read the google reviews they seem to be mixed. So best to probably enquire and go down and see them. I did mine around 3 years ago and still they look new (may also be due to the point I have driven less than 2000 miles in the last three years)

Hope this helps.

Senna88 Where abouts are you based in the Midlands?

Cheers,

Andy

Senna88
12-04-2012, 05:02 PM
The company I used was http://www.lap-tab.co.uk/alloywheels.php on the Tyburn road.

Their website links to the Wheel Specialist now...if you read the google reviews they seem to be mixed. So best to probably enquire and go down and see them. I did mine around 3 years ago and still they look new (may also be due to the point I have driven less than 2000 miles in the last three years)

Hope this helps.

Senna88 Where abouts are you based in the Midlands?

Cheers,

Andy

Hi Andy,

I actually went down today and spoke with them. They seem ok, though I don't think they're going to be able to match the Pewter Grey that Paul has, they asked for a RAL? code for the colour but I'm not sure they're gonna match that paint colour through powdercoating in any case.

After pondering all day about it I think I'm going to go with a bright silver, as the dark colours may just distort the 'balance' of the look if you get what I mean...

NSXGB
12-04-2012, 05:24 PM
If you don't mind sending them somewhere to be painted, somewhere plenty of members here would recommend, and who would paint them any colour you like, try Wheel Works in Crawley. They charge about £50-55 per wheel.
http://www.wheelworksuk.co.uk/frequently_asked_questions.htm

Senninha
12-04-2012, 07:36 PM
Or you could use Lepsons ...

http://www.lepsons.com/

I've used them a couple of times

Problem Child
12-04-2012, 08:05 PM
Pristine Alloys, Woburn Sands just outside Milton Keynes....Brilliant

£100 per wheel

http://www.pristinealloywheels.co.uk/

Senna88
12-04-2012, 08:27 PM
Ah thanks for all the suggestions!! I'll take a look tomorrow but prefer somewhere local (and fast) really.

Also I have a fair few cracks in the windscreen, not large enough to fail an MOT but they are an advisory. I'm wary of getting it replaced because of various horror stories I've heard, but I don't think I have many other options so is there someone I can go to that's recommended (and hopefully do-able through my insurance company)?

Problem Child
12-04-2012, 08:41 PM
I havent used these guys but went in when I was driving through birmingham and passed them...looked good and sounded as if the knew their stuff.........
http://www.citypowdercoating.co.uk/#!__contact-us

AR
12-04-2012, 08:43 PM
Do them in white with NSX-R stickers, red H and get some red Honda badges. Halfway to NSX-R and a straight car too!

Sudesh
12-04-2012, 09:19 PM
Ah thanks for all the suggestions!! I'll take a look tomorrow but prefer somewhere local (and fast) really.

Also I have a fair few cracks in the windscreen, not large enough to fail an MOT but they are an advisory. I'm wary of getting it replaced because of various horror stories I've heard, but I don't think I have many other options so is there someone I can go to that's recommended (and hopefully do-able through my insurance company)?

Make sure and check if the screen replacement company have one, if not find out how long it will take to get, before you book it in, I think certain years also had different UV band across the the top. Next the hard bit, getting the lower garnish off without breaking the clips, personally I would buy all new clips and ask them to replace them at the same time least that way everything shoud fit back nice and snug, I'd also make sure the top seal/garnish is replaced with a new one, this is the long black strip between roof line and top of the windscreen.

Senna88
12-04-2012, 09:47 PM
Make sure and check if the screen replacement company have one, if not find out how long it will take to get, before you book it in, I think certain years also had different UV band across the the top. Next the hard bit, getting the lower garnish off without breaking the clips, personally I would buy all new clips and ask them to replace them at the same time least that way everything shoud fit back nice and snug, I'd also make sure the top seal/garnish is replaced with a new one, this is the long black strip between roof line and top of the windscreen.

After searching I found a new posts about it so I've made a list of the extras I want doing. Also got in contact with glassman off PH and he seems well skilled in these sorts of things so hopefully Admiral will let me nominate my installer :)

Another question - how do I become a 'proper' member? Is there a subscription to pay and if so, where do I pay?

Hagasan
12-04-2012, 09:52 PM
Have a look here....

http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/content.php?23-Contributions-to-Support-the-Website


After searching I found a new posts about it so I've made a list of the extras I want doing. Also got in contact with glassman off PH and he seems well skilled in these sorts of things so hopefully Admiral will let me nominate my installer :)

Another question - how do I become a 'proper' member? Is there a subscription to pay and if so, where do I pay?

Senninha
12-04-2012, 10:17 PM
.....Another question - how do I become a 'proper' member? Is there a subscription to pay and if so, where do I pay?...

Please be sure to identify yourself (i.e. your forum name) to forumadmin when making a contribution ... Thanx

NSXGB
13-04-2012, 05:59 AM
You wont have to buy new garnishes or clips yourself, they will be covered by the insurance. The bottom screen garnish is easy to get off but as Sudesh says, the £5 a go clips are very fragile and probably won't survive, again, these will be replaced by the screen company. Doubt if the screen company will have any of the parts because they all have to come from Honda, including the screen.
Find out if there is a limit on your windscreen cover. Mine was £1K. If you shop around you should just about get it done for that...




Make sure and check if the screen replacement company have one, if not find out how long it will take to get, before you book it in, I think certain years also had different UV band across the the top. Next the hard bit, getting the lower garnish off without breaking the clips, personally I would buy all new clips and ask them to replace them at the same time least that way everything shoud fit back nice and snug, I'd also make sure the top seal/garnish is replaced with a new one, this is the long black strip between roof line and top of the windscreen.

Tokyo-Joe
13-04-2012, 07:19 AM
Just to chime in on the windscreen, after a battle with insurance over cost I had my screen replaced at Autoglass, the screen had to be ordered in and took a couple of months but they fitted it perfectly. Customer bill was circa £2000 installed so like me you may need to fight for it. Dreading my policy renewal!

Autoglass was very knowledgable on the different types and years of screens for the car, import are different from uk too I *think*

NSXGB
13-04-2012, 07:38 AM
Autoglass were the most expensive when I was quoted. National mobile windscreens were the ones who fitted mine. Because I knew I only had £1K to spend I just challenged them to be able to do it for that. They did, but said they didn't make hardly anything on it.





Just to chime in on the windscreen, after a battle with insurance over cost I had my screen replaced at Autoglass, the screen had to be ordered in and took a couple of months but they fitted it perfectly. Customer bill was circa £2000 installed so like me you may need to fight for it. Dreading my policy renewal!

Autoglass was very knowledgable on the different types and years of screens for the car, import are different from uk too I *think*

Senna88
13-04-2012, 02:25 PM
Thanks NSXGB and Tokyo Joe, I read both of your threads. Also Glassman on PH has been very informative and helpful, offering plenty of ammunition in what no doubt will be a bit of a fight with the insurance company to get it done and sorted :)

Out of curiosity does everyone have their OEM toolkits? I peeked under the boot cover and found a complete (probably never used!) toolkit including a Honda tyre pressure and depth gauge! Really impressed :)

Nick Graves
13-04-2012, 03:20 PM
Hi & Congrats!

Tool kits ought to be there - there's a few oddities (most notably the air pump) that are unique to the car.

For wheels, I'd suggest a no4 (or is it no5?) bright silver powdercoat - they have the larger metalflakes and liven up the dark body finish a bit:

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u286/BlackS2K/2010-08-11002-1.jpg

Unless you're really bold & go for a Mugen bronze, anything else will likely be too dark/not contrasty enough.

Good luck with the windscreen replacement - always a nightmare.

Senna88
13-04-2012, 04:52 PM
Nick I'd LOVE to get bronze wheels, think it really suits the Charlotte green (after looking for hours at various examples on NSX prime). I pretty much decided last night though that i'll be going for gunmetal, so now just got to hope they get the right shade! :)

Here's my poor photoshopping attempts: Solaris Silver, Pewter Grey, Gunmetal (forget the design of the wheels, I had to make do with what I could find)

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nobby
13-04-2012, 05:10 PM
out of that lot ... the gun metal for me followed by pewter and then solaris



Nick I'd LOVE to get bronze wheels, think it really suits the Charlotte green (after looking for hours at various examples on NSX prime). I pretty much decided last night though that i'll be going for gunmetal, so now just got to hope they get the right shade! :)

Here's my poor photoshopping attempts: Solaris Silver, Pewter Grey, Gunmetal (forget the design of the wheels, I had to make do with what I could find)

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Nick Graves
13-04-2012, 05:18 PM
Nick I'd LOVE to get bronze wheels, think it really suits the Charlotte green (after looking for hours at various examples on NSX prime). I pretty much decided last night though that i'll be going for gunmetal, so now just got to hope they get the right shade! :)

Here's my poor photoshopping attempts: Solaris Silver, Pewter Grey, Gunmetal (forget the design of the wheels, I had to make do with what I could find)

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That ain't solaris; cut n' shut these wheels on to it!

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u286/BlackS2K/2010-08-11008.jpg

Or these, if you REALLY want to push out the boat:

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u286/BlackS2K/Picture008.jpg

Senna88
14-04-2012, 03:18 PM
Nick,

For completeness here's it with those fitted:

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In any case I'm going for the Wheel Specialists 'gunmetal' finish as they can't match paint codes. We'll see how it goes.

Regarding servicing, can anyone give me a summary on how it works? I've tried looking on Prime but it doesn't seem too clear and I can't seem to get it round my head, is there a pattern where it goes A service, B service, C service, A service etc? The Honda schedule only seems to go up to 90k miles!

Been looking through the history of the car (and gosh did the second owner shell out a lot, one trip to Honda cost him £14.2k!) the last time the spark plugs were changed were Oct 2006 (22k miles ago) and Prime says it should be changed every 6yrs/60k miles so I should change them this year then?

Also the fuel filter was last changed then too as far as I can tell (I haven't got the last 3 service invoices, all from Chiswick Honda - would they keep copies at the dealer?) so I guess it'd be best if I changed that too if Chiswick didn't do it?

And what is all the talk about the water pump? The service schedule only lists to inspect at 6yrs/90k miles...is it advisable to replace at a certain point as they're known to fail?

Finally the schedule says to change the ABS high pressure hose - I can't seem to find it in the invoices would be be down as: 'supply and fit brake pip' H57090SL0J00 001472/Pipe accumlat £9.03?

paulc
14-04-2012, 04:04 PM
Not sure about the rest, but I would certainly get the plugs changed. Mine had been in for an unknown number of years changed them yesterday, the plugs had certainly seen better days!!

Nick Graves
14-04-2012, 07:15 PM
Nick,

For completeness here's it with those fitted:

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In any case I'm going for the Wheel Specialists 'gunmetal' finish as they can't match paint codes. We'll see how it goes.

Regarding servicing, can anyone give me a summary on how it works? I've tried looking on Prime but it doesn't seem too clear and I can't seem to get it round my head, is there a pattern where it goes A service, B service, C service, A service etc? The Honda schedule only seems to go up to 90k miles!

Been looking through the history of the car (and gosh did the second owner shell out a lot, one trip to Honda cost him £14.2k!) the last time the spark plugs were changed were Oct 2006 (22k miles ago) and Prime says it should be changed every 6yrs/60k miles so I should change them this year then?

Also the fuel filter was last changed then too as far as I can tell (I haven't got the last 3 service invoices, all from Chiswick Honda - would they keep copies at the dealer?) so I guess it'd be best if I changed that too if Chiswick didn't do it?

And what is all the talk about the water pump? The service schedule only lists to inspect at 6yrs/90k miles...is it advisable to replace at a certain point as they're known to fail?

Finally the schedule says to change the ABS high pressure hose - I can't seem to find it in the invoices would be be down as: 'supply and fit brake pip' H57090SL0J00 001472/Pipe accumlat £9.03?

Nice job! No-one can match that colour in PC; it's wet paint only, which falls off. Not as bad as I thought though, TBH.

I think US's schedule is different from HUK's; there's basically an oil change, an oil change & a few more bits that alternate. Then (IIRC at5 & 6 years) they crucify you with the cambelts on one & the plugs & valve clearances on t'other. This is the same for any Honda.

Basically, the water pump is driven by the cam drive; since it's only likely to be changed at 6, 12, 18 years, there IS a chance it will fail at some point. That is Goodnight Vienna, so it probably makes sense to do it at least every 12 years. Likewise the tensioners. In the case of my 'Lude, the balancer shaft seals are beginning to weep the blues, so it's gonna be a big one next Spring.

I'm sure your dealer can advise you - probably do it over 2 years.

14 Large! What went wrong?

scottg
15-04-2012, 10:08 AM
Hi Nick,

Congrats on your new car, I think you bought from a dealer that I purchased from two weeks ago, he had 4 NSX two red (one manual one auto), a green and my Imola orange manual targa, I thought your car would be the next to sell.

Senna88
15-04-2012, 12:26 PM
I think US's schedule is different from HUK's; there's basically an oil change, an oil change & a few more bits that alternate. Then (IIRC at5 & 6 years) they crucify you with the cambelts on one & the plugs & valve clearances on t'other. This is the same for any Honda.

Basically, the water pump is driven by the cam drive; since it's only likely to be changed at 6, 12, 18 years, there IS a chance it will fail at some point. That is Goodnight Vienna, so it probably makes sense to do it at least every 12 years. Likewise the tensioners. In the case of my 'Lude, the balancer shaft seals are beginning to weep the blues, so it's gonna be a big one next Spring.

I'm sure your dealer can advise you - probably do it over 2 years.

14 Large! What went wrong?

He decided to replace loads of stuff before he sold I think! All for alloys to the later style, and loads of manifold covers etc! Hope I never experience a bill like that, I'd faint! I think true reality is setting in that this IS a supercar with supercar prices if things go wrong, so I'm praying that proper prevention will see me through!

Is there any warning signs of an upcoming failure of the water pump? I saw in the history that they had a coolant leak problem at some point, which was sorted by a engine strip down and rebuild with new gaskets etc. I've read (http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/showthread.php?9806-New-Owner-at-long-last/page3) that its cheaper to source from the US? Along with a crank pulley? I don't need the timing belt until 2016 at least.