Engine glass question
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needless to say.. thats what they are for!
Yes.
I find that they need replacement every six years or so.
Someone should find a replacement shock outside the dealer. Most cost about 9.99 at GI Joes for canopy windows.
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Please visit http://www.nsxparts.com. The best place to buy and sell parts for your NSX.
That would be nice. I need to replace all four of mine.
You can't afford to spend a hundred bucks on your car once every six years, for the part that is the precise size and shape and is designed to be used in the environmental conditions of a car?
The incredible engineering that went into the NSX notwithstanding, I seriously doubt that the engineers didn't just pick some cylinders out of a catalog. These types of items are fairly standard- no reason for them to reinvent the wheel (or the cylinders, in this case).
I think its not because of that, but by comparison, the normal struts cost way less and its basically the same thing.
Originally posted by nsxtasy:
You can't afford to spend a hundred bucks on your car once every six years, for the part that is the precise size and shape and is designed to be used in the environmental conditions of a car?
I replaced mine. I searched and searched, and the generic companies like Armstrong don't make a replacement part for the rear window one (I wasn't searching for the trunk so I don't know on that part). I then searched for an OEM part, and the best price I found when I bought mine was from http://www.ahmotor.com/ and their price included the new little ball assy, some places I heard sell that separately.
Originally posted by nsxtasy:
You can't afford to spend a hundred bucks on your car once every six years, for the part that is the precise size and shape and is designed to be used in the environmental conditions of a car?
I agree. Spend the money to get OEM.
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92 RED/BLACK 5-SPEED
http://www.google.com/search?q=gas+springs&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
You might be able to save $50 but you might have to spend 6 hours searching and determining the specs.
All depends how you value your time I suppose.
-Jim
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1992 NSX Red/Blk 5 spd #0330
1991 NSX Blk/Blk Auto #3070 (Sold)
1974 Vette 454 4 spd Wht/Blk
1976 Honda Accord 5 spd, 3 door Blue/Blue
1977 Honda Accord - Custom - Under Construction
2003 MINI Cooper S - On Order - All Black
1986 Chevy Suburban
http://homepage.mac.com/jimanders/PhotoAlbum1.html
You might be able to save $50 but you might have to spend 6 hours searching and determining the specs.
All depends how you value your time I suppose.
-Jim
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1992 NSX Red/Blk 5 spd #0330
1991 NSX Blk/Blk Auto #3070 (Sold)
1974 Vette 454 4 spd Wht/Blk
1976 Honda Accord 5 spd, 3 door Blue/Blue
1977 Honda Accord - Custom - Under Construction
2003 MINI Cooper S - On Order - All Black
1986 Chevy Suburban
http://homepage.mac.com/jimanders/PhotoAlbum1.html
Geez...
I was just poking out a question hoping someone new of an identical part from Showa or something. When I go to GI Joes I see a wall of them, none the right size.
I think we all should be able to "afford" the few hundred dollars to buy the parts, but if there is a cost saving solution it leaves more money for forced induction, wheels, etc.
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Please visit http://www.nsxparts.com. The best place to buy and sell parts for your NSX.
I was just poking out a question hoping someone new of an identical part from Showa or something. When I go to GI Joes I see a wall of them, none the right size.
I think we all should be able to "afford" the few hundred dollars to buy the parts, but if there is a cost saving solution it leaves more money for forced induction, wheels, etc.
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Please visit http://www.nsxparts.com. The best place to buy and sell parts for your NSX.
group buy for hydraulic cylinders!!!!!
i'd go in on it. i'm getting tired of supporting my trunk with my head!! any vendors out there?
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'94 NSX black on black
'01 IS300
'93 del Sol -turbo integra powered- SOLD
i'd go in on it. i'm getting tired of supporting my trunk with my head!! any vendors out there?
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'94 NSX black on black
'01 IS300
'93 del Sol -turbo integra powered- SOLD
Originally posted by supergreen125:
group buy for hydraulic cylinders!!!!!
i'd go in on it. i'm getting tired of supporting my trunk with my head!! any vendors out there?
I am in for this.
I am in on the trunk strut group buy. Has anyone replaced them at the dealer recently? How much is the average cost for 2 struts and labor to replace them. My trunk stays up in warmer weather, but as it gets colder at night, the struts don't seem to work.
same here i need all four replaced trunk/glass hatch.....ahh lets get a package with the balls included.
I needed to replace all four of my struts also. I ordered them from Ray Laks Acura. The glass struts come with the ball built in. The trunk strut balls need to be ordered separately. From what I've heard it's worth the extra $9 each. The parts totalled $214. I currently have my NSX in the dealer for some service so I decided to let them install the struts for me. They estimated 1/2 hour per pair. I'll let you know what the actual labor was tomorrow. Scott
Im in, I need the truck struts, but just havent gotten around to it. I saw them on the Dali Website and didn't understand with balls/without balls. Are they stronger with balls?!
hehe
Regards
Z
Regards
Z
Originally posted by NSX FoYoAss:
Im in, I need the truck struts, but just havent gotten around to it. I saw them on the Dali Website and didn't understand with balls/without balls. Are they stronger with balls?!hehe
Regards
Z
Ordering them with or without just depends if you think you can reuse the old ones - the balls do not wear out - they are just hard to get off.
From some of the threads here you might get the impression that NSX drivers were a pennie pinching lot.
We have them with or without balls in stock;
trunk struts: http://www.daliracing.com/v666-5/catalog/index_browse_part.cfm?focus=788
hatch struts: http://www.daliracing.com/v666-5/catalog/index_browse_part.cfm?focus=768
and before you ask me for a better price on them, please note that all OE parts listed on the site are sold at my cost + shipping.
PS: it might take 20 minutes total to install BOTH pairs of them, that dealer that quoted you 30 minutes each must have a minimum labor charge.
JMO,
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I just did all 4 of mine a couple months ago with the parts from Dali. I also got the paint pen to paint my balls (I mean THE balls) before putting them on.
If you own a wrench don't bother to pay the dealer, the drove over will take longer.
- Todd
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If you own a wrench don't bother to pay the dealer, the drove over will take longer.
- Todd
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If you are going to do this one yourself, you might want to arrange the services of an assistant to hold up the body pieces while you're removing/installing the struts. Just a suggestion...
Good God! I bought mine from Dali and replaced trunk and hatch in about 15mins total.
Well, I just orderd the struts from Dali. When they come I will install them and post my time.
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[This message has been edited by 9000RPMan (edited 11 March 2003).]
I ordered the trunk struts from Mark (Dali Racing) at approx 9PM on Tuesday, March 11th. I paid via PayPal. All my emails to Mark were promptly returned. I came home from work a little early today, Friday March 14th, and lo and behold the struts were at my door. I laid out the required tools and began the installation. Shockingly, it only took me 10 minutes to replace them. I did not paint the little balls, as they look just as good silver. I am totally satisfied with the struts and the way I was treated by Mark. I will be a customer as long as this high level of professionalism continues. Thanks Mark!
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