NSX Article on Autoblog

SW2 Heritage Cars said:
Because that's the proper way to do it, and that's what a reputable shop will charge (assuming you do the water pump and any necessary "problem" coolant lines at the same time).
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Hmm, I've had Dwight at Foreign Tech, highly known and respected here in South Florida, do that service, and it was engine-in, and not nearly that much $$. I wonder if Nabil at First Class Automotive does engine-in or -out.
 
SW2 Heritage Cars said:
that's what a reputable shop will charge (assuming you do the water pump and any necessary "problem" coolant lines at the same time).
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Higher cost does not translate to reputation. There are plenty of very reputable NSX Tech's where the cost of the TB/WP service, (which includes seals, hoses, valve adjustment, crank shaft pulley, plugs, alignment, and whatever other items from my list which was completed this past July, was not $3 or 4k.)

After tax, labor I paid a little less than $2,500

Chris @ Flatirons
Paul Z. @ PPA

2 of the best NSX tech's in the country in my opinion.
 
Larry B does it in.......he 's a ninja...
 
wagyshag said:
Higher cost does not translate to reputation. There are plenty of very reputable NSX Tech's where the cost of the TB/WP service, (which includes seals, hoses, valve adjustment, crank shaft pulley, plugs, alignment, and whatever other items from my list which was completed this past July, was not $3 or 4k.)

After tax, labor I paid a little less than $2,500

Chris @ Flatirons
Paul Z. @ PPA

2 of the best NSX tech's in the country in my opinion.
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I'm in Southern California, which probably affects pricing. That said, I've been quoted at over $5k by an Acura dealer, $4k if they did it with the engine in. Obviously I would never pay that myself, but people looking into these cars should be presented with the median scenario, not the "best case possible" scenario, in my mind. I know there are fantastic techs who work for fantastic prices, but not everyone is an enthusiast who will do the digging necessary to find those guys.

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Now, hopefully we can get back on topic to the article linked above, there's a lot of content not related to timing belt services. :)
 
Actually, with the exception of the "engine out" and cost of the timing belt and water pump service, this is a very well written article. BTW Most Acura dealers book this service in @ 12 hours.

Thanks for sharing.

Bram
 
7tcatvert said:
Nice article....
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bubbadog said:
I really enjoyed your article. I learned a few new things about the NSX. Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks guys, I really appreciate the compliments. It means a lot coming from this crowd, I am a relative newcomer to the NSX world.

The King said:
Inspired by a hydroplane racing boat eh. Now I know why I like them so much!:ambivalence:
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I thought that historical detail was cool, I hadn't heard it before conducting research for this article. The NSX design seems to always be linked to the F-16, never much else. For anyone curious, essentially all the facts came directly from historical Honda/Acura documentation, as well as a few period "first drive" magazine articles for a couple things. I would like to write a book on the NSX, one day.

BamaFan said:
Just a point of education, not a criticism. The correct phrase is "quote-unquote" not "quote-on-quote".

I enjoyed the article.
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I've been out of college for two years, I guess I'm slipping. :D
 
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Nice article. My local dealer, with its well-seasoned NSX tech, charges $2100 for TB/WP. Just adding another data point.
 
Very interesting facts that I did not know about the mistaken Acura badge. I believed someone on here has a very collectible piece of the Acura badge. Is Ed around :)
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Nice article, thanks for sharing. Standing ovation to you for acknowledging this and to Honda for having the foresight and restraint to come up with the timeless trend-free design that still makes me walk into the garage every chance I get.

SW2 Heritage Cars said:
"The car's overall styling was intended to be "refined" like the rest of the vehicle, avoiding the trivialities and trends of its rivals; there were to be no side-strakes, air scoops, and huge fender flares here."
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Oh, and great photos!!!



neuronbob said:
Nice article. My local dealer, with its well-seasoned NSX tech, charges $2100 for TB/WP. Just adding another data point.
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Hi Bob! Would you mind PM'ing me your local dealer's # and the tech's name? Hard to believe that I would need a 3rd timing belt coming up in 2017 if I choose to stick to the 7-year rule, and as much as I'd prefer to take it to Larry's Ninja Land for the TB/WP, I'd like to have this as an option just in case.
 
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Yinzer said:
Nice article, thanks for sharing. Standing ovation to you for acknowledging this and to Honda for having the foresight and restraint to come up with the timeless trend-free design that still makes me walk into the garage every chance I get.



Oh, and great photos!!!





Hi Bob! Would you mind PM'ing me your local dealer's # and the tech's name? Hard to believe that I would need a 3rd timing belt coming up in 2017 if I choose to stick to the 7-year rule, and as much as I'd prefer to take it to Larry's Ninja Land for the TB/WP, I'd like to have this as an option just in case.
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Thanks, and congrats on 20 years of ownership if my math is correct. :)
 
SW2 Heritage Cars said:
Thanks, and congrats on 20 years of ownership if my math is correct. :)
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Ha, thanks but - just 3 years for me. I'm the 2nd owner of mine but the 1st owner did the 1st timing belt change at Larry's Ninja shop 17 years (and ~15k miles) after it rolled out of the showroom in 2010.
 
In Larry B I Trust!

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My car is #207 . Let me know if I have a winning badge.

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I just took a crash course on Ayrton Senna. I watched the Universal Documentary, Ayrton Senna The Right To Win and other tributes. I know I was late to the game but I was fascinated and saddened by his short life. I look at my car differently every day now knowing that a man such as Senna drove a car just like mine and was instrumental in its development.

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Rally great article!
 
Yinzer said:
Ha, thanks but - just 3 years for me. I'm the 2nd owner of mine but the 1st owner did the 1st timing belt change at Larry's Ninja shop 17 years (and ~15k miles) after it rolled out of the showroom in 2010.
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Got it, still love your car - the wheels are a nice touch.

Kenwould said:
In Larry B I Trust!

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My car is #207 . Let me know if I have a winning badge.

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I just took a crash course on Ayrton Senna. I watched the Universal Documentary, Ayrton Senna The Right To Win and other tributes. I know I was late to the game but I was fascinated and saddened by his short life. I look at my car differently every day now knowing that a man such as Senna drove a car just like mine and was instrumental in its development.

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Rally great article!
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Thanks, and yes, it's nice to know the NSX coupe chassis is 100% Senna approved. He's much of the reason it ended up being as stiff as it is.
 

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