Synth19 Imola Orange NSX Build

[Lostbuckeye]

Man I love the pearl in the sunlight I cant wait to see the one I am building look like that. holy cow

I think Imola is the hardest color to describe to someone and pictures do not capture it properly. Though synth19's come close. To some it isn't Orange at all and ranges from Gold to Copper. Many (including my local Acura Dealer initially) think it's a custom paint job. I've been to car shows and had a judge look at my car under a cloudy sky only to come back when the sun came out because, as he said, "it is a different car in the sunshine". It's the most unique color I've ever seen. synth19 your car is awesome. Good work. And Shawn I can't wait to see your project completed.

 

[96cxt]

Beautiful pictures. Love the car, nicely done!

 

[synth19]

Some new additions for 2014. I'll be going back and forth with spoilers this year. I think I'm going to put the R spoiler on semi-retirement for this season and go back and forth with this new J's Racing wing I picked up and OEM. Picked this up used, just need to get it re-cleared and I'll paint the bases black as well. Anyone know where I can get replacement J's racing stickers?

Also, New Advan RG3's in Hyper Black also on order (17/18)

 

[nsxot1c]

Awesome!! Can't wait to see the OEM spoiler back on... and the J's racing as well.

I vote for leaving off the side decals on the J's racing carbon spoiler... but I'm just anti-decals.

Advans are going to look amazing as well!! Can't wait to see pics.

 

[synergy004]

Waiting for updates also!!!

 

[diddy]

Like that spoiler. Been thinking about rocking one of those for a while at some point.

 

[EuroBoutique]

I think 2014 will be a sweet year especially with your new LED tails

 

[diddy]

New led tails?

 

[synth19]

New led tails?

I think was commenting on the pic I posted on FB, but those are my old ones.. I just found that pic. I have one of the original sets from Bright Light Tech.

 

[diddy]

Oh ok. I also have the exact same led setup as you. I just haven't found time to get mine done.

 

[synth19]

Update.... Wing and new wheels are on.

Specs on wheels/tires:

Wheels: Advan RG III in 17x8 +38 and 18x10 +35. I have a 3mm spacer up front, so that makes my fronts +35 The finish is "hyper black." It's in between a silver and black chrome type look. Very similar to the finish I have on my Model 5's.

Tires: Falken Azenis RT-615K 215/40 and 265/35

 

[Jeff@Carbon6]

Wow, perfect fit. Like we should expect anything less.

 

[felixR]

Nice!!

 

[EuroBoutique]

I know you are the wheel whore so wanted to ask, do you find the 215/40/18 a good fitment? I've been running 215/35/18's up front. What is a better setup?


Nevermind, just noticed you are doing a 18/17 fitment...haha

 

[synth19]

I know you are the wheel whore so wanted to ask, do you find the 215/40/18 a good fitment? I've been running 215/35/18's up front. What is a better setup?


Nevermind, just noticed you are doing a 18/17 fitment...haha

sometimes 17/18 can be deceiving!

 

[synth19]

Recent event from last week, so a few more pics....


Imola-1 by MaydayDavidD, on Flickr

November Update-----

Instead of bumping this thread, I'll just edit an old post.


I haven't shot my car in a few years, so decided to take some snaps over the weekend. More details on the mods/etc. posted here:

http://jdmchicago.com/wp/2014/09/jdmchicago-nsx-2014-update/

Now here are the shots:

 

[jmarksnsx]

I believe I remember you on the my350z forum as well. Great build. I too sold my 2007 Nismo 350Z for a NSX. :biggrin:

 

[synth19]

recap-

looks2 by synth19, on Flickr

 

[davidf]

This would make a nice wheel whore thread.:tongue:

recap-

looks2 by synth19, on Flickr

 

[JoseJA1979]

my favorite setup of your car:

 

[synth19]

my favorite setup of your car:

View attachment 121032

This look is coming back in 2016.

 

[JoseJA1979]

^^^ specs on this setup?

 

[synth19]

^^^ specs on this setup?

In that pic, I sold those wheels. FRONT 17×8 +30 (with 15mm spacer). Rear fitment is 18×10 +25 (with 20mm spacer).
Tires are Falken 452’s in 215/40/17 and 265/35/18.

 

[JoseJA1979]

In that pic, I sold those wheels. FRONT 17×8 +30 (with 15mm spacer). Rear fitment is 18×10 +25 (with 20mm spacer).
Tires are Falken 452’s in 215/40/17 and 265/35/18.

Thanks...that's an aggressive setup with the spacers! love it...

 

[synth19]

Thanks...that's an aggressive setup with the spacers! love it...

So many little things make a big difference. It must be the tire brand because I cannot run 18x8 +30 with Falken 453's. But as you can see above, I was able to do it with Falken 452's So weird. The current setup I have is 18x8 +35 and it barely works with 453's (but works). Anything more aggressive on the tire would rub.