Cambo's '91 Formula Red Refresh Build from Oz
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Nice progress
Yeah it's all pretty straight forward. Philips screwdriver is basically the only tool you need
I used some adhesive foam tape in two different thicknesses from a local rubber & foam shop.
Thanks!
Cleaned up and reassembled the AC condensors and fans and reinstalled one, other side to go.
Received my excellent condition replacement climate control unit. The buttons on my old one had begun to peel and this nice fresh one came up for sale.
One annoying niggle was the buzzing noise the climate control vents made when changing positions. So I pulled apart the motor units and reapplied new white lithium grease to the worm gears. Ahh... silence The old grease had simply dried up over 24 years.
Got a nice fresh replacement glove box lid as mine had a couple of scuffs. Experimenting with alcantara trim on my existing one as a side project.
Did some more dash stitching... only have three more runs of stitch to do now!
Putting them to bed
Received my excellent condition replacement climate control unit. The buttons on my old one had begun to peel and this nice fresh one came up for sale.
One annoying niggle was the buzzing noise the climate control vents made when changing positions. So I pulled apart the motor units and reapplied new white lithium grease to the worm gears. Ahh... silence
The old grease had simply dried up over 24 years.
Got a nice fresh replacement glove box lid as mine had a couple of scuffs. Experimenting with alcantara trim on my existing one as a side project.
Did some more dash stitching... only have three more runs of stitch to do now!
Putting them to bed
Got back into the shed at 10:30 last night and spent another few hours just fiddling with the bumper alignment to get it to where I'm happy! Pics....
Installed the corner lamps...
Installed the corner lamps...
Got the car outside in the daylight. The paint is stunning, pictures don't do it justice. I owe so much to my good mate and spraypainter Brett, his work is impeccable. <br />
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Sneaky road test....<br />
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Driving the car felt amazing. So immediately connected and comfortable. I couldn't resist a WOT 2nd gear pull once I was satisfied nothing was loose or about to let go! As the car is currently without a muffler this was pretty damned loud... but kinda cool
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Sneaky road test....<br />
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Driving the car felt amazing. So immediately connected and comfortable. I couldn't resist a WOT 2nd gear pull once I was satisfied nothing was loose or about to let go! As the car is currently without a muffler this was pretty damned loud... but kinda cool
Brilliant work Cambo!
Look forward to meeting you next week and hearing all the details, please bring all your pics......
Cheers Scott
Look forward to meeting you next week and hearing all the details, please bring all your pics......
Cheers Scott
wow almost finished, she looks stunning!
Sorry for the lack of updates guys! So much going on lately.
A few piccies.
Exhaust bits!
Taitec GT006 (aka GT Lightweight). Saves almost 10kg from stock.
The whole system. DC Sports headers which need the collectors fixed up because the flex joins crack. Looking to replace the collector with a Burns Stainless item.
A few piccies.
Exhaust bits!
Taitec GT006 (aka GT Lightweight). Saves almost 10kg from stock.
The whole system. DC Sports headers which need the collectors fixed up because the flex joins crack. Looking to replace the collector with a Burns Stainless item.
Looking good, ready for the HSCCA run to the high country next Feb..........
Cheers, Scott
Cheers, Scott
Feb! I thought it was March. LOL. Best get cracking
I can imagine it won't be quiet! I'll have to see if I can tolerate it.
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Hi Cambo,
Just to clarify.....The HSCCA Nat run start on Sunday 28 February with an evening at Beechworth then a week driving around the high country.......
Details are in the Australian section.
I am sure you will be ready!
Just to clarify.....The HSCCA Nat run start on Sunday 28 February with an evening at Beechworth then a week driving around the high country.......
Details are in the Australian section.
I am sure you will be ready!
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Christmas came for the NSX in the way of a bunch of OEM parts from Japan!<br />
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NSX-R black pillar trims (A & B pillar)<br />
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Boot strut set<br />
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Black NSX-R visor set <br />
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New boot seal <br />
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Great to have a boot that holds itself open! <br />
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Not permantly installing just yet as I'm waiting for the 02+ tail light harnesses which should arrive in the new year. But just needed to see how they're going to look!!<br />
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NSX-R black pillar trims (A & B pillar)<br />
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Boot strut set<br />
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Black NSX-R visor set <br />
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New boot seal <br />
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Great to have a boot that holds itself open! <br />
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Not permantly installing just yet as I'm waiting for the 02+ tail light harnesses which should arrive in the new year. But just needed to see how they're going to look!!<br />
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Bought a set of OEM 94-01 wheels! <br />
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Looks great:
Question: any "difficulties" to dismount the NA1 tail lights ?
Tried it by myself just to see if it works "on a short notice".
The middle part was fu***n easy but althouhg I unscrewed all the small nuts from the left part it did not want to come out.
Felt like there was still a screw / nut holding it in place but there was no.
Is there a "trick"?
Question: any "difficulties" to dismount the NA1 tail lights ?
Tried it by myself just to see if it works "on a short notice".
The middle part was fu***n easy but althouhg I unscrewed all the small nuts from the left part it did not want to come out.
Felt like there was still a screw / nut holding it in place but there was no.
Is there a "trick"?
They are a pain in the butt. The gasket will be perished and stuck hard to the body of the car. A plastic trim removal tool will be your friend!
Also as you probably figured the center piece has to be removed first before the tails will come out. Undo all the nuts and gently work around the studs to push the light out. Leaving the nut on the thread and using the socket to push on it helps a little also. But yes they are a pain. Mine weren't so hard because it was the 2nd time they had been removed.
Got some brushed black metallic vinyl and had an expert friend test wrap an interior piece for me. I like the effect. I'll do these window switch inserts and the stereo/center console trim in the same.
perfect - thanks. Did not want to break something loose so just tried it. Yes, middle part must be out, that's clear.
Will try it again when +02 rear lights are "on stock".
If this does not work, will have to dismount rear bumper and will make sure that nothing is twisted.
Will try it again when +02 rear lights are "on stock".
If this does not work, will have to dismount rear bumper and will make sure that nothing is twisted.
They are a pain in the butt. The gasket will be perished and stuck hard to the body of the car. A plastic trim removal tool will be your friend!
Also as you probably figured the center piece has to be removed first before the tails will come out. Undo all the nuts and gently work around the studs to push the light out. Leaving the nut on the thread and using the socket to push on it helps a little also. But yes they are a pain. Mine weren't so hard because it was the 2nd time they had been removed.
Got some brushed black metallic vinyl and had an expert friend test wrap an interior piece for me. I like the effect. I'll do these window switch inserts and the stereo/center console trim in the same.
Just beautiful. Nicely done.
The brushed black aluminium looks fantastic! Are you doing console to match?
I'd be interested to see how it holds on to the panel in the window switch recess. I did a DIY with a CF wrap and whilst the panel was good once the cabin got hot the area around the switch would lift. Hope you don't have same issue as it was done by professional installer.
Did I say I really like this effect?
regards, Paul
I'd be interested to see how it holds on to the panel in the window switch recess. I did a DIY with a CF wrap and whilst the panel was good once the cabin got hot the area around the switch would lift. Hope you don't have same issue as it was done by professional installer.
Did I say I really like this effect?
regards, Paul
Thanks Senninha! Yeah I'm doing the console to match
I'm hoping it does hold up. If not we can always cut around the window switches and leave them black.So this happened today...
Congrats on its first showing! Bet it gots some looks, you have done a brilliant job. Looks like your are all set for the high country run.......
I'd love to be but just unsure about getting the leave...
Higher res version...
Rolling into the servo was pretty cool!
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Sorry for the lack of updates recently guys! I feel like I have let you all down.
There's a few things coming from Japan at the moment which I shall take bulk photos of and document the installation of...
In the meantime here's the latest pic of my car on its new shoes - just needs a touch of 'low' and it will be exactly how I imagined.
There's a few things coming from Japan at the moment which I shall take bulk photos of and document the installation of...
In the meantime here's the latest pic of my car on its new shoes - just needs a touch of 'low' and it will be exactly how I imagined.
The black CEs look great on red!
Mike B
Mike B
