In response to all the comments made, I have some things to say.
Obviously, this is quite a heated discussion - but come on, we are talking about NSXs and people's pride here right! ; )
In any case, I have some insight to provide. First off, I know John personally, as a friend, and so I know from experience that you have to hear the entire, twelve point two pages, single-spaced, type 8 font, doctorate thesis that he gives before any of what he says makes sense
If that is not done, some of his statements can be taken out of context (eg the thesis..)
In the months that we have discussed the MILLIONS of options on his NSX, other vehicles such as Ferrarris, what have you, I have come to the conclusion that his priorities are, regarding his NSX in this order 1.) Look fast and look good 2.) Stop/Handle fast 3.) Go Fast. More then anyone I know, John is EXTREMELY concious about how the car looks, and he has literally spent nights washing and waxing the car. Those in the NW chapter, would probably agree that, that Johns car inside and out is one of the cleanest looking car in the community.
With that said, I totally understand (but don't knwo if *I* can justify it for myself..) his lust to have the coolest looking, best fitting, functional, what have you body kit/parts/accessories/wax etc... However, he must also be able to bring some kind of peanut butter from Safeway along with bread every now and then, and thus, a 10k body kit, is a big ticket - he wants to be abolutely sure that, before he commits to anything on changig the cars look that he will a.) be 100% satisfied with the look and quality of the parts b.) that they are functional and not counter-productive towards performance etc.. c.) cost, how much of a hit is he going to take, after it's all said and done, and is it "worth it"? can he still find another John that will give him a decent price for that vehicle. THIS IS where NSXPRIME comes in - the vast amount of knowledge and experience of all the members all across the world.
The performance parts etc... all that is important as well, but trust me, the K&N Air Filter won't even be replaced until after he is completely satisfied with the way the car looks.
Now, I must add, John is probably the most focused guy, when he puts his mind to something that I have every mets. This is one of the number one reasons that he is 23, financially succesful, at MS, for the last three or so years an is doing very well. I myself work at MS (I'm 19, but that's another story..) and I look up to his technical skill and his FOCUS on the projects that he is involved in. MS truly appreciates that as well (you would understand if you saw his bonus checks and stock grants..) This has proven very valuable to him in his carrear, yet sometimes a stumbling block when dealing with others that have a conflicting opinion.
I've tried - if he wants the body kit, the supercharger, whatever, let's be good citizens and just help him and make sure that he does not TOTALLY end up F*N himself in the end
Sorry John, don't know if there is a nicer way to put that.. In return, John can see that it's not the nsx community vs. John, but the NSX community, including people with different interests in their NSX, but one thing in common - the NSX.
SO I ask you, good friends of the NSX community, let's put the haste and bashing down, and help out our neighbors. John, you may want to consider swallowing your pride and apologizing for getting too much into it and being misunderstood; Having the respect of your community members is important in being socially responsible the community.
Bottom line - John truly wants to make the NSX look like the coolest and be the most unique NSX on the face of the planet, please help us in getting as close to that goal as possible - all options considered, and John
chill....
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