Junior40er's NSX: From then to now
 

So I have been thinking of making one of these threads about my car for a while but since this is my 1000th post (thank you Les) I will be making it with this thread about my NSX from then until now.
Before I bought my NSX I had a 2007 Honda Fit Sport, a Cadillac CTS and a MR2 Turbo. I have been thinking about buying a NSX for a while but the fact is I was also deciding between that and a Corvette. With the help of some friends I eventually decided on a NSX because thats where my heart has been since I was a child. So my decision was made up but I was going to wait a while (maybe a year) to buy.
That changed pretty quick the night I was casually browsing craigslist from socal to norcal on the NSX and I came across one owned by an optometist who lives in Kingsburg, CA. The deal was there for the car I wanted (red targa) and I couldnt resist. I had the money to buy it but I didnt want to have all these cars at my house. I immediatly sold my Cadillac CTS withing a couple days and got the rest of the money and drove to the NSX 4 hrs away after agreeing with owner to meet up. He was supposed to show NSX to some potential buyers in Irvine while visiting his son who is attending medical school. I knew if that happened I would pay more than what he was asking.
Here is a picture of my stock 1995 NSX from the week I bought it.
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My first "Les" drive, stock. That drive was when my tension pulley went out.
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My very first "mod" was getting some Ultra Leggeras from my buddy Ted and then I ordered some KW V3's.
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I also installed a new wing. Actually its a dreamsports wing which I was told was out before any real NSX R replicas like downforce or the like were made.
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After that I left for afghanistan for 6 months but came home after only 2 months after some things happened. At least I was home to play with my NSX more and enjoy some family time.
I ordered a lip for the NSX since mine was missing, much better.
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My NSX next to my Honda Fit. The Weekend car and commuter.
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My NSX next to my Turbo MR2
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The starspecs on the OZ's wore out so I slapped on my TE37's.
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While I was on my last trip to afghanistan I got the mod bug and bought a CTSC, Cantrell Headers, Ark DTS exhaust and Cantrell intake scoop.
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I installed everything myself in my garage with the help of this wonderful place
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Then blodi covers went in
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CTSC was in and I was enjoying both of my 90's legendary cars
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I believe that is the last pics I have of my MR2 Turbo as I got rid of it because ever since the CTSC went in, I never drove her. I ended up trading for a MR2 Spyder which makes for a better everyday car but it should NOT have the MR2 name......bleh. Handles good though.
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CTSC Tension Pulley went out ripping my belt in shredds as well. Had it towed to my house.
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The damage I found and repaired with new bolts and a new belt. Pulley itself was still good.
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Got a new diffuser in
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My new OEM lip arrived
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Remember when I had my car towed home? Apparently I damage my rear bumpers paint while pushing off the road so here it is at shop after I had that fixed.
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Oh, I forgot to mention. OZ's are back on after getting some new michelin pilot super sports.
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Next major purchase was some Carbon6 mirrors, I love em.
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Then I decided, I wanted some time at the track so I took her to west end alingment to get her dialed in.
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I also did a quick fix on a boot day before since I found a crack on my inspection.
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At willow Springs the following day having a blast.
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So Willow Springs was a blast but now with parts in, its time to rebuild my axles thanks to Coz and the rest of prime.
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After week and a half (taking my time) I was done and back together.
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Washing my car getting it ready for my first super car sunday meet which was fun as hell.
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So there you have it. I tried to keep it short and did the best I could. My car still has a long journey ahead to get it where I want it to be but I love it the way it is now. If I was to do just ONE thing to it that would be brake upgrades which are happening now. I have a full set of braided SS lines, CF brake ducts and some fluid on the way.

I have some parts laying around as well but I will just post those once on the car. I intended to keep this car stock, honest. But I can NEVER do that. But I do want to modify it and keep it reliable as can be for a FI car and I think this car delievers that and some.

I will continue updating this thread as I progress with my car. Thanks.

PS: I would like to thank my friends at Prime for making NSX ownership a very great experience. NSX owners are some of the most awesome car guys I have met and I made some very good friends with local primers and out of state primers (Kelvin, Coz and few others). I would name the local guys I feel has been great with me but there are MANY, you know who you are. And most of all I would like to thank my wonderful, beautiful fiancee who is very supportive of my passion for cars. She understands that this is a healthy hobby and I love her more for that.

Started tearing into my car once again to do some work.
1) removed side mirrors to for some adjustments.
2)Removed center console so I can install NSX-R Shift boot
3)Will be removing Steering wheel to installed Momo tuner
Once interior and mirrors are back in I will
1)Install Downforce Carbon Fiber front brake ducts
2)Install front/rear Stoptech coated SS braided brake lines
3)Remove OEM brake Heat/Dust Shield
4)Flush brakes with motul fluid
5)Start replacing coolant hoses (preventative MX)

Table of new parts going in
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Just came in today. Got so many projects going on at the same time and my garage is a mess.
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Now its time to wire it into the car.

fuck it, another day.

Started installing the gauges and running wires to rear. I also said eff it and removed the seats so I can have easier access since center console and rear panel have to come off. Glad I did cause it needs some cleaning.
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OK. So I got gauges wired into car. Steering wheel is in and I washed the carpetsn and conditioned seats. I just need to drop off test pipe to muffler shop today to have bung welded in for wideband sensor.
Once that is back I can connect wideband sensor to wire I ran and its done and seats will go back in. Still waiting for my mirrors to come back from Jeff.
Once all that is complete I will start on doing brake upgrades:
*Hawk HP+ Pads front and back
*StopTech Brake Lines
*Downforce CF Brake Ducts
and then send car in to Ramon to have complete brake flush, including ABS system with ATE Super Blue.
I also have Downforce DF-R sidescoops coming in next week.
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This week I pick up new Dunlop Starspecs from Tire Central since front is to worn out for CalCoastal drive.
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Here is a pic of wideband sensor installed. Just removed test pipe and sent to local shop to weld in bung for me.
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removed hub to remove brake heat shield and install CF duct
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Heat sheild off and brake duct installed
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Also did all my brake lines
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My other dog jack-e as mentioned earlier. after working on car I always jump in cool to relax and cool off
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We picked these up later that day.....I have never seen or owned such big pumpkins :)
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All that is left is to wait for my brake pads and fluid to come in. Wait for my side mirrors to come back in and also have DF-R side scoops on way in. Then I can do final inspections and clean up and it will be ready for its next event.

Here is a pic of my gauges powered up.
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Thats it for now. Seems like this week it will be waiting for rest of the parts and I will continue next week. I have to have my car ready by the 13th again for a drive.

Ugh I want an NSX

Copy pasta from Prime? lol

So whens the BBQ at your house Adrian? haha haven't seen you in awhile and hope you're doing well!

Subscribed for further updates! AMAZING CAR :vtec:

Yes, much easier LOL


Vinn, I am thinking of throwing a halloween/pool party in couple weeks if youre interested in coming. Might invite a few other primers I used to chill with. I'm doing pretty good. Walked out of my job 8 months ago due to some things I didnt like so now looking for something else.

Love to see the update and progress! Jealous!

Thanks. Some new parts coming in tomorrow.

Lovin this thread! Keep it up, please

This picture makes me kinda sad:

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Look at our poor little model next to that beast.