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This thread will document all the changes I've made while personalizing my NSX in the spirit of the original NSX Type R.
I still have some parts on order and not everything is here yet, but I've been hard at work and it's starting to look and perform like an R!
For the record, I've asserted that I will NOT make any changes that cannot be easily reversed. I will NOT sacrifice safety. This means DRL's, Steering Wheel/Airbag, etc will remain intact. I will NOT use non OEM components with the exception of the NSX R mesh engine cover which is no longer available. Luckily, Science of Speed is doing a direct reproduction. I haven't seen it yet, but I'm promised it will be exact in every detail. I WILL maintain a 60/40 weight distribution. I also have all of the original parts so that it can be switched back to stock if I should so choose. I will not be making any major interior modifications.
I will add more photographs soon but it is a rather dull day outside. (*ADDED - Scroll down to see them)
Before Pics and a pic of my ITR
Here are a list of the changes committed thus far.
Front
Stereo Head Unit Deleted
NSX R Carbon Fiber Delete Plate
Door Speakers Deleted
Passenger Footwell Sub Deleted
Center Speaker Deleted
Spare Tire + Bracket Deleted
NSX R Front Sway Bar
NSX R Top Chassis Bar
NSX R Lower Chassis Bar
Total estimated weight deleted 47.60 lbs
Rear
Trunk Mounted CD Player and Brackets Deleted
Engine Cover Deleted
NSX R Mesh Cover (SOS)
NSX R Spark Plug Cover
All Tools Deleted Including Jack
NA1 rear steel bumper beam switched to NA2 aluminum bumper beam
Total estimated weight deleted 48.48 lbs
Unsprung Weight
NA1 NSX R Enkei Wheels and centercaps.
Silver Lug Nuts
Bridgestone Potenza RE11's
Total estimated unsprung weight deleted 9 lbs
Starting weight 2976 lbs
Total weight estimated after weight reduction 2870.92
For reference:
Weight of 1st Type S - 2900 lbs
Weight of NA1 R - 2712 lbs
Weight of S Zero - 2800 lbs
Weight of NA2 R - 2900 lbs
MISC
I will additionally be converting to NA2 headers and exhaust. I have the Cantrell adapter kit. The car will be modified with Zanardi/Type S shocks and springs. The Acura logo from the center tail light will be deleted and the front badge has been changed out to the NA1 NSX R badge. Shigeru Uehara recently signed the front of my glove box door.
This thread will document all the changes I've made while personalizing my NSX in the spirit of the original NSX Type R.
I still have some parts on order and not everything is here yet, but I've been hard at work and it's starting to look and perform like an R!
For the record, I've asserted that I will NOT make any changes that cannot be easily reversed. I will NOT sacrifice safety. This means DRL's, Steering Wheel/Airbag, etc will remain intact. I will NOT use non OEM components with the exception of the NSX R mesh engine cover which is no longer available. Luckily, Science of Speed is doing a direct reproduction. I haven't seen it yet, but I'm promised it will be exact in every detail. I WILL maintain a 60/40 weight distribution. I also have all of the original parts so that it can be switched back to stock if I should so choose. I will not be making any major interior modifications.
I will add more photographs soon but it is a rather dull day outside. (*ADDED - Scroll down to see them)
Before Pics and a pic of my ITR
Here are a list of the changes committed thus far.
Front
Stereo Head Unit Deleted
NSX R Carbon Fiber Delete Plate
Door Speakers Deleted
Passenger Footwell Sub Deleted
Center Speaker Deleted
Spare Tire + Bracket Deleted
NSX R Front Sway Bar
NSX R Top Chassis Bar
NSX R Lower Chassis Bar
Total estimated weight deleted 47.60 lbs
Rear
Trunk Mounted CD Player and Brackets Deleted
Engine Cover Deleted
NSX R Mesh Cover (SOS)
NSX R Spark Plug Cover
All Tools Deleted Including Jack
NA1 rear steel bumper beam switched to NA2 aluminum bumper beam
Total estimated weight deleted 48.48 lbs
Unsprung Weight
NA1 NSX R Enkei Wheels and centercaps.
Silver Lug Nuts
Bridgestone Potenza RE11's
Total estimated unsprung weight deleted 9 lbs
Starting weight 2976 lbs
Total weight estimated after weight reduction 2870.92
For reference:
Weight of 1st Type S - 2900 lbs
Weight of NA1 R - 2712 lbs
Weight of S Zero - 2800 lbs
Weight of NA2 R - 2900 lbs
MISC
I will additionally be converting to NA2 headers and exhaust. I have the Cantrell adapter kit. The car will be modified with Zanardi/Type S shocks and springs. The Acura logo from the center tail light will be deleted and the front badge has been changed out to the NA1 NSX R badge. Shigeru Uehara recently signed the front of my glove box door.
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