First off, my name is Garrett. I am 20 years old, and going to school right now at Virginia Tech. Besides that, I'm also in an ROTC unit and will be commissioning as an Army officer after schooling is done. I work as a high school and college soccer referee, and then National Guard (non-deployable) as well. Through the years I've saved my pennies, and set up numerous mutual investments, stock exchanges, and an IRA account for later on down the road... but without any of this investing, the purchase of this vehicle would have never been possible! I'm really looking forward to keeping this car for a very, very long time, and getting to know the crowd here better. So with that, hello!
I've wrenched on Hondas since I was able to drive. Owned an 99 EBP EM1, then sold that after 18 months. Picked up a 92 CX hatchback, and then swapped in a 2006 Acura TSX K24a2 motor with an 05 Honda Intergra 6 speed tranny. So motor had 25k miles, and tranny had 28k miles, with body rolling around with about 250k miles on it! Car tuned made 226hp/176tq, and was a BLAST to drive. In a 2100 pound chassis, the car was extremely nimble, with power on demand. By buying and selling these vehicles for more profit also contributed to me being able to purchase my first NSX.
This past weekend, I finally picked up a black 91 NSX... ALL STOCK. Car has 81,000 original miles on it, with everything in working order...but needed some TLC. I had been lurking on here for a few months now, and have been entertaining the idea of buying an NSX for about 6-7 months now... so finally it's done!!! I purchased it this weekend for $21,000, and then registered it today, so the deal is done. I am too happy right now, and can't wait for the nice weather to kick in here in Virginia. The car rides phenomenal, and gets looks everywhere I have been so far! So fun. On the initial lookover at the vehicle, it needed some paint work (as the front bumper has been rashed up by pulling into a curb), had minor blemishes and scratches, needed valve cover gaskets, and an oil pan gasket, as well as all the fluids flushed! The transmission is notchy, as I imagine the fluid in that is still original.
But, on just the simple amount of time I've had the vehicle so far, I love it!!! It's fun to drive (but not as fast as a K swapped hatch) :frown: , and I can't stop smiling when I'm in it. The only thing is, people think I haven't worked for this car. It's so depreciating when you see others give you the stink eye because they think mommy and daddy bought the super car you've always wanted. . . So dumb. Oh well.
Here's some pictures we took after my buddies and I spent about 5 hours doing minor paint correction...
Feel free to comment on any of this, or have any suggestions for me! I look forward to meeting some of you on here, and getting to know this kind of 'upper class' crowd. :tongue: Thanks all!
I've wrenched on Hondas since I was able to drive. Owned an 99 EBP EM1, then sold that after 18 months. Picked up a 92 CX hatchback, and then swapped in a 2006 Acura TSX K24a2 motor with an 05 Honda Intergra 6 speed tranny. So motor had 25k miles, and tranny had 28k miles, with body rolling around with about 250k miles on it! Car tuned made 226hp/176tq, and was a BLAST to drive. In a 2100 pound chassis, the car was extremely nimble, with power on demand. By buying and selling these vehicles for more profit also contributed to me being able to purchase my first NSX.
This past weekend, I finally picked up a black 91 NSX... ALL STOCK. Car has 81,000 original miles on it, with everything in working order...but needed some TLC. I had been lurking on here for a few months now, and have been entertaining the idea of buying an NSX for about 6-7 months now... so finally it's done!!! I purchased it this weekend for $21,000, and then registered it today, so the deal is done. I am too happy right now, and can't wait for the nice weather to kick in here in Virginia. The car rides phenomenal, and gets looks everywhere I have been so far! So fun. On the initial lookover at the vehicle, it needed some paint work (as the front bumper has been rashed up by pulling into a curb), had minor blemishes and scratches, needed valve cover gaskets, and an oil pan gasket, as well as all the fluids flushed! The transmission is notchy, as I imagine the fluid in that is still original.
But, on just the simple amount of time I've had the vehicle so far, I love it!!! It's fun to drive (but not as fast as a K swapped hatch) :frown: , and I can't stop smiling when I'm in it. The only thing is, people think I haven't worked for this car. It's so depreciating when you see others give you the stink eye because they think mommy and daddy bought the super car you've always wanted. . . So dumb. Oh well.
Here's some pictures we took after my buddies and I spent about 5 hours doing minor paint correction...
Feel free to comment on any of this, or have any suggestions for me! I look forward to meeting some of you on here, and getting to know this kind of 'upper class' crowd. :tongue: Thanks all!
)))) pride will kill a man.
So maintenance first, then exhaust, probably suspension and wheels afterwards. But first and foremost, to just enjoy it in its stock condition as it rolled off the showroom floor 20 years ago. . .
