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1991 "Factory Fresh" Build
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Pic 7. Something about a car on jack stands/wheels off just looks awesome to me. Maybe I'm weird.
Somehow I see and agree with what your saying....
Look forward to seeing the final version Honcho!!
Love it. Sunny almost every day, even in winter. :biggrin:
Did a lot more work this weekend. The interior is out and some of the leather is off of the seats. Pics to follow shortly.
This weekend, I decided to avoid exhaust work and tackle the interior.
Seats coming out!
With me as always is Draco, seen here relaxing on his towel.
Seats are out. I'm going to do new leatherseats. This existing color would work with ivory or tan and these 100% leather covers will be for sale soon.
Being that I am on a tight budget, I have to apprentice myself on upholstery. How hard can it be?
....REALLY HARD! But, once you do a few, you get the hang of it.
Here are the hog rings. After doing this cushion, I am totally sold on the DocL method of using zip ties instead of hog rings to re-upholster.
Now to the interior. It's out!
Tan carpet is out- also will be for sale on Prime
My workspace is getting cluttered fast!
I need to start boxing this stuff up and labelling for re-installation.
Seats coming out!
With me as always is Draco, seen here relaxing on his towel.
Seats are out. I'm going to do new leatherseats. This existing color would work with ivory or tan and these 100% leather covers will be for sale soon.
Being that I am on a tight budget, I have to apprentice myself on upholstery. How hard can it be?
....REALLY HARD!
But, once you do a few, you get the hang of it.
Here are the hog rings. After doing this cushion, I am totally sold on the DocL method of using zip ties instead of hog rings to re-upholster.
Now to the interior. It's out!
Tan carpet is out- also will be for sale on Prime
My workspace is getting cluttered fast!
I need to start boxing this stuff up and labelling for re-installation.
I need to start boxing this stuff up and labelling for re-installation.
GREAT IDEA!!!!! You will thank yourself later i promise..
GREAT IDEA!!!!! You will thank yourself later i promise..
Put the screws/nuts/bolts/pins/etc from each & every part you remove into small zip-lock bags...clearly labeled with a black sharpie for what part they are associated with or held on...this saves a load of guess work later.
Hey mate any chance you can tell me where you got that steering wheels from? i asked sos about it and they dont have them.
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Its the momo tuner wheel. You can get it directly from momo or you can get it from dali racing.:biggrin:
http://daliracing.com/v666-5/catalog/index_browse_part.cfm?focus=2525
http://daliracing.com/v666-5/catalog/index_browse_part.cfm?focus=2525
They're here! Fresh from Garrick, my NSX-R powdercoated valve covers! They look factory perfect.
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What are you going to do about the carpets (replace or clean)? How many miles on your car? My car is at 148k and I need to take the carpets out to really clean them. How hard after you get the seats out?
Cal
PS used to live in Parker, moved to Washington state about 5 years ago. Really miss the sun, but not the snow. Looks like I need to change my locatin on NSXPrime
Cal
PS used to live in Parker, moved to Washington state about 5 years ago. Really miss the sun, but not the snow. Looks like I need to change my locatin on NSXPrime
Today's progress:
Passenger seat. I am still amazed at the efforts Honda put into weight savings on this car. These seats look like something out of a GT-spec race car.
All together, without leather! My foam looks good.
As with most DIY work, the more you do, the faster you get. Both seats done in less than 30 minutes! I am a hog ring pro at this point.
These are the black clips holding on the bolster leather. Most of mine are aftermarket clips, meaning the shop that did these seats broke most of the OEM clips. So, I just broke all the clips too! I am thinking either this or this will work. Beats the millions dollars the dealer wants for them! Anyone with experience here on replacements PLEASE chime in!
My leftover hog rings. Saved every one but one! But, I'm going to use zip ties on the reinstall. Also visible are the four OEM clips I managed to save.
Passenger seat. I am still amazed at the efforts Honda put into weight savings on this car. These seats look like something out of a GT-spec race car.
All together, without leather! My foam looks good.
As with most DIY work, the more you do, the faster you get. Both seats done in less than 30 minutes! I am a hog ring pro at this point.
These are the black clips holding on the bolster leather. Most of mine are aftermarket clips, meaning the shop that did these seats broke most of the OEM clips. So, I just broke all the clips too!
I am thinking either this or this will work. Beats the millions dollars the dealer wants for them! Anyone with experience here on replacements PLEASE chime in!
My leftover hog rings. Saved every one but one! But, I'm going to use zip ties on the reinstall. Also visible are the four OEM clips I managed to save.
Looking good Paul, I'd be terrified stripping down this far, I'd jack something up and never figure what. You must be very skilled...
Nice progress on your refresh...great day to be in the garage around here, eh? Like yours my help was sleeping on the job.
What color are you doing the seats?
What color are you doing the seats?
Momo Tuner 350mm, like tbnsxt said.
Thanks heaps guys! checking out your link, it looks to be exactly it.
Replace with black. It's really not too hard to remove the carpets. I found this post by MvM and I studied it before attempting. Basically, it's unscrewing the interior panels and sill trim, removing the center console, and unscrewing the gas pedal stop and dead pedal. Carpets lift right out.
I spent 3 years searching and studying on Prime when I lived in an apartment with no garage to do the work. Now I have a garage, so I am just executing the plan lol.
It's really not that bad when you take your time and go step by step. Most of my frustrations involve encountering work/broken pieces performed by aftermarket vendors, who often do a shoddy job and cover it up so the customer won't see. By contrast, Honda OEM put this car together in a very sensible way that is easy to follow. I'd say 75% of my work on this NSX is fixing what other guys did wrong.Nice progress on your refresh...great day to be in the garage around here, eh? Like yours my help was sleeping on the job.
What color are you doing the seats?
Adorabl! Probably what my near future will look like lol
I am doing a leatherseats kit in Bone, which is nearly white. It really pops on a black NSX.
Stopped by the powdercoater today to get some color samples. In possibly a first picture ever for NSX Prime, below are my 2002+ OEM wheels stripped down to the bare alloy!
Clearcoat those as-is!
I gave a lot of thought to that, but I want a darker shade close to OEM 94-96 wheels. We're going for this look (blasted alloy) but a couple of shades darker. The shop I'm working with is a true craftsman- he's made me at least 5 samples to make sure we get it right before shooting the wheels.
Looks like your making some headway Honcho!!!! I don't know when your gonna need those clips but I can help you get some. I understand your frustration on previous workmanship and also the cost of replacement for OEM clips!!! As I just spent fortune myself on a lot of them, Most didn't break when I removed them but I figured with what I'm doing with my build it was a better option for me to go OEM.. I'm going to Cabo for a couple weeks Saturday if you can wait for those clips I can order a bunch of aftermarket ones for you that are WAY cheaper then Factory ones when I get back... If thats something that will work with your schedule send me a list of what clips you need. My shop is in Wheat Ridge on the west side of Denver Metro you would just need to pick them up, I'll just charge you the cost of what you need..
Bob
Bob
My suspension woes were depressing me, so rather than get discouraged, I decided to do some upholstery. :biggrin: It was 10 degrees out today, so some inside work was welcome.
Seat cushion with my new leatherseats.com cover.
Finished in 45 minutes! A couple of tips: first, a good set of needle nose pliers are your BEST FRIEND here. I used them 90% over the hog ring pliers; second, for the interior seams i used a hog ring in the middle and zip ties on the outer points. I used hog rings for the perimeter fittings; finally, line up your cover and eyeball to make sure its centered. Once you have the interior seams fixed, the cover will be pretty much lined up.
Draco the German Shepherd watched me work the whole time. :biggrin:
After doing both bottom covers, I tackled the upper ones. These were more difficult because the cover is a tighter fit to the cushion. Also, I'm not quite sure how those three clips at the top work? It's sort of loose up there...
My progress today. Pretty good, huh? I think those slight wrinkles will smooth out once the sun and heat hit those seats. Too cold for that right now. :redface:
Next up for tomorrow is to install my new powdercoated valve covers!
Seat cushion with my new leatherseats.com cover.
Finished in 45 minutes! A couple of tips: first, a good set of needle nose pliers are your BEST FRIEND here. I used them 90% over the hog ring pliers; second, for the interior seams i used a hog ring in the middle and zip ties on the outer points. I used hog rings for the perimeter fittings; finally, line up your cover and eyeball to make sure its centered. Once you have the interior seams fixed, the cover will be pretty much lined up.
Draco the German Shepherd watched me work the whole time. :biggrin:
After doing both bottom covers, I tackled the upper ones. These were more difficult because the cover is a tighter fit to the cushion. Also, I'm not quite sure how those three clips at the top work? It's sort of loose up there...
My progress today. Pretty good, huh? I think those slight wrinkles will smooth out once the sun and heat hit those seats. Too cold for that right now. :redface:
Next up for tomorrow is to install my new powdercoated valve covers!
nice!
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