My favorite NSX build

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Hi guys, I thought it might be time for a build thread for my 1992 NSX because I am starting to get the mod bug, and would like to document the results :)


A little background about myself, I am die hard Honda/Acura enthusiast to the bone, and have had multiple other modded Hondas, tastefully modded I might add. Right before buying my NSX in April 2012, I had a 2006 RSX type-s with a handful of NA mods (1/4mile 13.7 @ 102mph; 232whp); and while this car was a blast to drive, I still wanted something more. So that is where the NSX fits in to place. Before I get ahead of myself, here are a couple shots of my RSX


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I had just started throwing a lot of money at the RSX when it just hit me one day, I should be modding an NSX, and so began the search. After some searching I came across 2 very different, yet equally desirable to me (at the time), NSX's. 1<sup>st</sup> NSX was a Black/Black 95 in Texas, had about 150k miles on it, but was in my price range at 23k. The 2<sup>nd</sup> was a Black/Black 92 in Michigan, this one had 60k miles, but the price was quite steep at almost 30k. At the time, I really wanted the 92, but it seemed a little out of my price range. One day, I just picked up the phone and called up Walter, the owner of the 92 in Michigan, and told him flat out that I want his car but I could not afford the price tag. Whether he sympathized with me, or just plain wanted the car gone, Im not sure, but we came to a very reasonable price that we both agreed upon.


The next day I hopped on a plane from Minneapolis MN to Traverse City Michigan. My flight left at 6am, and I got back into my driveway at 11pm that same night after an 11 hour drive in my new to me NSX! I wish I would have had more time to enjoy the drive and take more pictures, but honestly, I just wanted to get home!


Here is the NSX the very next morning! I had to drive it to work, no one believed that I could fly out to Michigan and drive back with a new car in one day...


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First thing is first, those wheels are disgusting. I started to browse 94-01 wheels but was a bit surprised by how spendy they were, so I decided to keep browsing. One day on NSXprime I see a set of CE28n's pop up for sale, well thats pretty cool, these have been my favorite wheels that I had never owned! Luckily, the seller, Brylek, lived near Chicago, so we met half way, still a 4 hour drive for each of us, but well worth it!


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Next things that needed changing was the monster truck ride height, gold exhaust tips, oem antenna, and the gold emblem up front. So I picked up a new Pride V1 from Mark, wow, this is some awesome looking and sounding exhaust!


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And here it is installed :)
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Next mod was suspension. Since I dont track the car right now, I decided to go with lowering springs. I really wanted Eibachs, and it seemed they were discontinued, so I was forced to buy them used.. Anyways, while installing these, I noticed one of my struts was shot, so I replaced that as well. Here is a picture of the first time pulling out of the driveway with the lowering springs.


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Guppy Attack antenna


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Here is a couple shots from a quick photo shoot a buddy did. Notice the updated Acura emblem up front, and my ricey painted calipers :)


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This pretty much brings me to yesterday. What happened yesterday you ask? I just ordered some 02+ tail lights and 02+ DF rear valence. I am super excited to see these mods on my car!



Next mods to come (dreaming...):
02+ side skirts
front lip of some sort?
KW or BC coilovers, or something of the sort
SOS headers/testpipes
AEM ems
RDX injector upgrade
BBK
BBSC or maybe turbo eventually

I will leave you with some random pics of my car from the last Cars and Coffee :)

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Thanks for reading guys.


Kyle
 
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Car looks great. I too moved up from an RSX-S. it's a great feeling. Congrats on the buy. Your car looks great.
 
congrats man car looks awesome thus far and i enjoyed your story as well.

looking forward to see this beast evolve.
 
I took some cell phone pics down by the river today. I am hoping the snow holds off long enough that I can get a quick photoshoot with the 02+ rear valence and tail lights.

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New parts arrived :) Will be installing tonight :biggrin::biggrin:

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I got the tail lights and rear valence almost done last night. Just need to bolt the bumper into place and fiddle with the fitment a little bit.


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Thinking I might drive the NSX to work tomorrow. I have a cadaver lab in downtown tomorrow afternoon.. It would be fun to get a last ride in for the year..
 
Better picture of the rear :)
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