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drmikey
01-03-2013, 08:40 PM
As it looks like I'll be doing a few bit to this one, I thought I'd start a build thread.


When I bought it:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Purple%20NSX/DSC01427_zpsfeaac660.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Purple%20NSX/DSC01426_zps1d72c3b6.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Purple%20NSX/DSC01422_zpscc1fe4e5.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Purple%20NSX/DSC01421_zpsf3269fe2.jpg

drmikey
01-03-2013, 08:42 PM
And soon after I added Rota Force in Bronze and fitted Bilstein/H&R Shocks/Springs

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/nsxwithwheels_zps16cb029b.jpg

drmikey
01-03-2013, 08:46 PM
Currently on the ramp having a good examination. Its' had lots of new parts (02 sensors, ABS sensors, bushes etc.) but front track rod ends could do with replacing so just ordered a new set.

Also making up some decat/test pipes. I had a pair of spare NSX CATs. Ordered some Honda decats so will chop the flange ends off the NSX decats to weld to the decats so I retain the hangers.

drmikey
03-03-2013, 04:31 PM
Currently on the ramp having a good examination. Its' had lots of new parts (02 sensors, ABS sensors, bushes etc.) but front track rod ends could do with replacing so just ordered a new set.

Also making up some decat/test pipes. I had a pair of spare NSX CATs. Ordered some Honda decats so will chop the flange ends off the NSX decats to weld to the decats so I retain the hangers.

The finished decats.


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/DSC01594_zps50aa21e1.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/DSC01599_zps4474f975.jpg

drmikey
10-03-2013, 11:36 AM
Some more pics.


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Purple%20NSX/DSC01558_zps20b4f0e5.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Purple%20NSX/DSC01556_zps253904b2.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Purple%20NSX/DSC01568_zps425be10d.jpg

NZNick
10-03-2013, 06:31 PM
Fantastic pics - car and windmill look superb !!!

TheSebringOne
10-03-2013, 07:03 PM
Lovely pics, what size boots are these Yokos?

drmikey
10-03-2013, 07:32 PM
Fantastic pics - car and windmill look superb !!!

Cheers Nick. Mill is nice - nearly as nice as your castle (Dunedin! - I stayed in there once!!)

drmikey
10-03-2013, 07:33 PM
Lovely pics, what size boots are these Yokos?

255/35/18 and 215/40/17

soddy
10-03-2013, 08:44 PM
really look good in this colour, nsx's. even better with those alloys :)

NZNick
10-03-2013, 09:36 PM
Cheers Nick. Mill is nice - nearly as nice as your castle (Dunedin! - I stayed in there once!!)

Here is my castle - well actually more of a mini stately-home, but let's not split hairs....

http://travelheadfirst.com/img/pics/otago-explorer/larnach-castle-banner.jpg

ok, so it's not actually mine, but down the road a bit.

Your NSX would look amazing on the forecourt in front of the steps....

When I get one, I'll get a photo from that exact location.

drmikey
10-03-2013, 10:32 PM
Here is my castle - well actually more of a mini stately-home, but let's not split hairs....

http://travelheadfirst.com/img/pics/otago-explorer/larnach-castle-banner.jpg

ok, so it's not actually mine, but down the road a bit.

Your NSX would look amazing on the forecourt in front of the steps....

When I get one, I'll get a photo from that exact location.

Yep I stayed there back in 2001 (well in the stables next door actually, but they were connected lol)

NZNick
10-03-2013, 11:00 PM
DrMikey,

Here?

http://www.historic.org.nz/corporate/registersearch/Register/data/2191a_sm.jpg

Your gorgeous Midnight Pearl NSX-T - what interior does it have - I'm assuming black, but not the later perforated leather? Photos would be great. What mileage is on the clock?
What's next on the build?

drmikey
11-03-2013, 07:10 AM
DrMikey,

Here?

http://www.historic.org.nz/corporate/registersearch/Register/data/2191a_sm.jpg

Your gorgeous Midnight Pearl NSX-T - what interior does it have - I'm assuming black, but not the later perforated leather? Photos would be great. What mileage is on the clock?
What's next on the build?

Ha..thats the place!! Wasnt quite so plush as the castle IIRC!!

Its black and has the non perforated seats. It has 130k but has been very well maintained and I will be undertaking all the major service items.

NSX-R spoiler and OEM front lip are the only two other mods planned at the moment.

drmikey
24-03-2013, 03:09 PM
In an effort to remove any excess electrics that could potentially fail, I removed the "factory fitted" Honda OEM alarm.

Of course, when I say factory fitted, it was clearly done at a UK dealer by an apprentice as the install was pretty poor.

Anyway, all gone now and I've refitted something a lot more suitable to prevent theft!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/2013-03-24-1301_zpsb8155c23.jpg

Nick Graves
24-03-2013, 04:46 PM
really look good in this colour, nsx's. even better with those alloys :)

I wholeheartedly concur with the foregoing*



*I originally was more succinct, but Nucking Word Fanny told me it was too brief!

Nick Graves
24-03-2013, 04:48 PM
In an effort to remove any excess electrics that could potentially fail, I removed the "factory fitted" Honda OEM alarm.

Of course, when I say factory fitted, it was clearly done at a UK dealer by an apprentice as the install was pretty poor.

Anyway, all gone now and I've refitted something a lot more suitable to prevent theft!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/2013-03-24-1301_zpsb8155c23.jpg

No, no; mine's the same.

It's like tin can telephones; if the string ain't stretched tight, the alarm don't work. Or else copper wire is too expensive for Hamilton & Palmer...

drmikey
27-03-2013, 09:08 PM
Have done a mega service over the last couple of days

Timing belt, tensioner, water pump, crank pulley.

Oil and filter, trans fluid change, coolant flush, new plugs

Compression check (210,210,215,210,215,210) - not bad eh!

Valve clearances (arms now ache!)

drmikey
02-03-2014, 11:50 AM
Well she's been dry stored over winter and I felt she needed a new clutch so decided to drop engine and give it a thorough clean and replace the sump (rusty) and a few seals. Belt, pump etc.. was done last year so no need for that. Oh and some nice refurbed valve covers.


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Purple%20NSX/clutch_zps70d03a2a.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Purple%20NSX/clutch_zps70d03a2a.jpg.html)

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/rocker_zps005f3c78.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/rocker_zps005f3c78.jpg.html)

AR
02-03-2014, 05:03 PM
Is this one of the CAT D ones? The plate rings a bell, I could be wrong.

NSXR Spain
02-03-2014, 06:11 PM
what brand of paint did you use for the valve cover ?
thanks



Well she's been dry stored over winter and I felt she needed a new clutch so decided to drop engine and give it a thorough clean and replace the sump (rusty) and a few seals. Belt, pump etc.. was done last year so no need for that. Oh and some nice refurbed valve covers.


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/Purple%20NSX/clutch_zps70d03a2a.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/Purple%20NSX/clutch_zps70d03a2a.jpg.html)

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/rocker_zps005f3c78.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/rocker_zps005f3c78.jpg.html)

Senninha
02-03-2014, 07:52 PM
Snowfoam ....

drmikey
03-03-2014, 09:38 AM
what brand of paint did you use for the valve cover ?
thanks


Its VHT Wrinkle Red but Paul @ SpoonerRestorations did them for me.

Rdevelopments
03-03-2014, 09:48 AM
Looking very very good mikey those valve covers!

NSXR Spain
03-03-2014, 11:55 AM
Its VHT Wrinkle Red but Paul @ SpoonerRestorations did them for me.

Thanks drmikey ,
I painted my valve covers with the same paint, VHT SP240 and after got into the oven for wrinkle paint.
This paint is a little clearer tone than the original intake manifold cover NSX-R 2002 is more purple for that reason I asked.
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drmikey
03-03-2014, 07:07 PM
Yes its a little lighter than the OEM red but its the best match by far.


Thanks drmikey ,
I painted my valve covers with the same paint, VHT SP240 and after got into the oven for wrinkle paint.
This paint is a little clearer tone than the original intake manifold cover NSX-R 2002 is more purple for that reason I asked.
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drmikey
19-04-2014, 01:06 PM
Engine back in after clutch and flywheel change, seals, baffled sump, clearances, rocker cover refurb and general clean up. Now ready for summer!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/nsx5_zpsa42bb2d5.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/nsx5_zpsa42bb2d5.jpg.html)

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/nsx6_zpsd52fb29a.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/nsx6_zpsd52fb29a.jpg.html)

nobby
19-04-2014, 04:47 PM
Looking good! :)

drmikey
20-04-2014, 09:15 AM
New android photo editting functioins are neat.

Last year from Switzerland

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/2014-04-201_zps6b601b0e.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/2014-04-201_zps6b601b0e.jpg.html)

Senninha
20-04-2014, 02:20 PM
That NSX has a great stance!

nsx60
20-04-2014, 05:34 PM
That NSX has a great stance!

You know , I was just thinking the same , but if I spend any more on mine the mrs will defo have a sense of humour failure !!!

drmikey
20-04-2014, 06:43 PM
More playing

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/drmikey/2014-04-202_zps27aa80a1.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/drmikey/media/2014-04-202_zps27aa80a1.jpg.html)

Senninha
20-04-2014, 08:09 PM
You know , I was just thinking the same , but if I spend any more on mine the mrs will defo have a sense of humour failure !!!

its always wise not to share the level of investment on our 4-wheeled Mistress :)

nobby
20-04-2014, 10:54 PM
so very true! :)

its always wise not to share the level of investment on our 4-wheeled Mistress :)

goldtop
21-04-2014, 09:00 AM
Looks great. Best NSX colour, I think. :)


its always wise not to share the level of investment on our 4-wheeled Mistress :)

My Other Half's away at the moment. When she comes back I need to come clean about the second NSX and the Stratos... (Anyone got a room to let, just in case?)

soddy
21-04-2014, 11:18 PM
Looks great. Best NSX colour, I think. :)



My Other Half's away at the moment. When she comes back I need to come clean about the second NSX and the Stratos... (Anyone got a room to let, just in case?)

lol. great time for visiting a friend you haven't seen in a while so you and the nsx can escape :)

NZNick
29-12-2020, 05:00 AM
Paging DrMikey

At long last, more than 6 years after our initial conversation, here is my NSX @ Larnach Castle:

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