Santa Clarita NSX owners...

[Simons2k]

Need a little help. Anyone have any experience taking apart the center console? My project is to install a short shifter kit which requires the removal of the center console. I just need someone to walk me through so I don't crack or ruin anything.

I'll take you to lunch afterwards:biggrin:

 

[Tom239]

I've taken mine out before.

See http://www.blazen.com/mike/nsxmanual/page.php?page=869

Removing the center air vent is probably the trickiest step.
For releasing the clips, a thin flexible piece of plastic may work
better than the screwdriver method shown in the shop manual.

If you can't get anyone more local to you to help, I could stop
by; I'll be passing through your area on the morning of April 10.

 

[Simons2k]

Thanks Tom. I'll be at work that day so I'll have to figure it out myself. Thanks for the illustration too.

 

[scorp965]

I found this DIY:
http://nsxe-repair.com/CCUremoval.html

to be quite a help, it goes through the process of removing the console (to get the ccu out), and provides step by step instructions.

 

[BLACK DEVIL]

I just happened to be living in Santa Clarita and need to do same thing:smile: . The links is very helpful!! I will try this weekend.

 

[Simons2k]

I found this DIY:
http://nsxe-repair.com/CCUremoval.html

to be quite a help, it goes through the process of removing the console (to get the ccu out), and provides step by step instructions.

Nice find!

BLACK DEVIL, did you get a chance to get yours done?

 

[Simons2k]

Alright! Took the day off today to work on my project. Removing the center console was a snap with the help of the step-by-step illustration that scorp965 found. Thanks again!

So this is what I completed today:

-installed short shift kit (reduced throws by 20%)
-removed plastic oem shift boot ring and re-tied the boot to fit my aftermarket shift knob
-tightened up the cable for the E-brake (it used to pull up too high)

Got a lot done just by removing that center console.

 

[ediddynsx]

:smile:

 

[Simons2k]

What's up Eddie?

After sitting in your car and running through your gearbox with your short shifter, it motivated me to get mine installed. That piece has been sitting in my garage for 8 mos. I'm very satisfied with the results.

 

[ediddynsx]

Whats up Simon! Wow you had it for that long? Well don't feel bad I have my navpod for over a year and have not installed it yet either....nice to see you though amd I'll catch you at the meet. :biggrin:

 

[Simons2k]

Oh, just so everyone knows, the short shift kit was made by TitaniumDave (dave). I purchased it directly from him but you can find his product sold on SOS and Dali.

Having driven my NSX for the past couple of days I have to say this is one of the best mods I've done to the car!