NSX Refresh [Archive] - Page 3

Sudesh

10-04-2012, 09:11 PM

As part of the refresh work, full interior re-trim service is now available or even small items, all done to any requirement/idea/design.

I used my own car to show the quality of work on just a few things I did.

So basically I decieded to do seats, roof lining, door card inserts and the 3 sun visor coverings.

My interior was already in good condition but a hate of mine was the dated pleated look of the seats and door cards and the grey roof was always a hit or miss thing. Most of the sun visors split at the side closest the windows and my own was no exception. I also a few years ago did my roof in black, but it was a vinyl spray and although it looked ok, I wanted to change it.

So here is how the interior bits used to look. These pics make the seats look more shiny than they actually are for some reason.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010705.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010706.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010707.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010709.jpg

Sudesh

10-04-2012, 09:12 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010710.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010712.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010714.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010716.jpg

Sudesh

10-04-2012, 09:13 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010717.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010718.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010718.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010715.jpg

Sudesh

10-04-2012, 09:19 PM

So what I wanted to go with was everything nice and plane and smooth finish, in REAL genuine NAPPA leather. This is not just a quick tidy up or the inserts redone etc etc. This is a full professional install, the seats are completely re-trimmed front/back/ headrest, the roof is completely trimmed in NAPPA leather, along with the sun visors and the door inserts.http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010741.jpghttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010742.jpghttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010743.jpghttp://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010744.jpg

Sudesh

10-04-2012, 09:19 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010745.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010746.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010747.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010748.jpg

Sudesh

10-04-2012, 09:20 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010749.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010751.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010756.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010816.jpg

Sudesh

10-04-2012, 09:20 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010817.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010818.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010819.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010820.jpg

Sudesh

10-04-2012, 09:21 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010821.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010822.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010823.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010824.jpg

Sudesh

10-04-2012, 09:21 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010825.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010826.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010827.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010828.jpg

Sudesh

10-04-2012, 09:22 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010829.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010830.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010831.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010832.jpg

Sudesh

10-04-2012, 09:22 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010833.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010835.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010836.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010837.jpg

Sudesh

10-04-2012, 09:23 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010838.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010839.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010840.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010842.jpg

Sudesh

10-04-2012, 09:25 PM

AND Thats it for now!

Photos really dont it justice, and that new leather smell is just fantastic inside the car, almost afraid to sit in it now lol.

If I ever get the NSX-R seats, the whole interior will be done as per the NSX-R!

nobby

10-04-2012, 09:36 PM

2 words .... I WANT!

The seats, roof and visors look fantastic ... so much better than OEM

defo cant wait to see the finished article in the flesh, but i will defo be signing up for this work. seats and roof/visors for me as a starter.

the more i look at the door cards the more i am beginning to agree with you!

im sure the feel and smell of proper leather is fab!

Hagasan

10-04-2012, 09:37 PM

Looks really nice and new..... don't crease your seats now:D

Sudesh

10-04-2012, 09:40 PM

Looks really nice and new..... don't crease your seats now:D

lol I know! Hate the thought but it's going to be sat in.

Sudesh

10-04-2012, 09:41 PM

kingsley

11-04-2012, 05:30 AM

Hi Sudesh,

Very impressed, roughly how much to recover both seats, I would need red leather. Live in UK so I would have to bring the seats over.

Kingsley

NSXGB

11-04-2012, 06:04 AM

I bet that does smell really good. Looks like a good job.

Sudesh

11-04-2012, 08:29 AM

Hi Sudesh,

Very impressed, roughly how much to recover both seats, I would need red leather. Live in UK so I would have to bring the seats over.

Kingsley

Hi Kingsley,

It would really depend on the grade of leather you want and condition of the foam in your existing seats. If you like, you can PM a photo or email it to me, and go from there.

I can do Bentley stitching, steering wheels and even gear knobs, professionally re-covered to factory finish. I'm trying to locate used gear knob and wheel to show quality of work in before and after.

Sudesh

11-04-2012, 08:36 AM

I bet that does smell really good. Looks like a good job.

Thanks Simon!

I absolutely love it, it just smells and feels like a new car, and the full leather headlining and sun visors make a huge difference. Plus with the old pleeted look gone and the roof being black makes it feel more modern, similar I guess to the later cars.

I was thinking of doing the perforated look like the later car, but the more I looked at it the less I liked. So I went with the nappa as its the only leather with almost no grain, very smooth and the best quality leather. I have had a few cars with nappa in the past and currently we have an E Class coupe with it which I like.

Sudesh

12-04-2012, 11:10 AM

Some more photos under different light:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010868.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010869.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010870.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010871.jpg

Sudesh

12-04-2012, 11:10 AM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010872.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010873.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010874.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010875.jpg

Sudesh

12-04-2012, 11:11 AM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010876.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010877.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010878.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010879.jpg

Sudesh

12-04-2012, 11:11 AM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010880.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010883.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010884.jpg

Senninha

12-04-2012, 11:14 AM

Really nice workmanship ... if only there wasn't so much water between us!

nobby

12-04-2012, 11:41 AM

IMPRESSIVE ... damn your ideas! :laugh:

m666 edd

12-04-2012, 11:44 AM

Looks better than new. Now don't forget that you're supposed to drive the car once in a while and not just work on it!

Off-topic but does anyone know what the bulbs in the door cards are called? Last time I took one out they looked like festoon bulb but a smaller version of one in all dimensions. I want to buy led replacements so when I'm working on the interior of my car I don't have to worry so much about flattening the battery or taking the bulbs out. Cheers.

Papalazarou

12-04-2012, 12:06 PM

That's a great Fit. Looks very clean and sharp.

Cheers,

James.

Kaz-kzukNA1

12-04-2012, 12:14 PM

As always, beautiful craftsmanship. Looks really nice.
I was thinking about replacing the visor, A-pillar and the celiing to the later spec black ones but yours looks also nice.
I know it's bit too early to ask but any plan in doing these in different material?

.......
Off-topic but does anyone know what the bulbs in the door cards are called? Last time I took one out they looked like festoon bulb but a smaller version of one in all dimensions. I want to buy led replacements so when I'm working on the interior of my car I don't have to worry so much about flattening the battery or taking the bulbs out. Cheers.
Yes, it's bit off topic so apology, Sudesh.

You can use 30-31mm LED festoon bulb.
One example here; http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/entry.php?76-Lots-of-LEDs
(http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/entry.php?76-Lots-of-LEDs)
Kaz

NSXGB

12-04-2012, 01:52 PM

Could your supplier make just the covers for a DIY fit?

Sudesh

12-04-2012, 03:08 PM

Sudesh

12-04-2012, 03:13 PM

Could your supplier make just the covers for a DIY fit?

Not at the moment, dont really like the idea of doing covers as such, as it takes a bit of work to get everything nice and tight with a real quality factory finish. I've seen attempts at seat cover fitting before, and they dont always look that great to me; some sagging in place or loose fitting etc. So dont want to offer a service where the product might end up looking just ok, I want it to be perfect.

Sudesh

14-04-2012, 03:41 PM

Really nice workmanship ... if only there wasn't so much water between us!

Thanks Paul,

If you really wanted to send bits this way, most cost affective if it's allot would be to put it all on a pallet, only around £90 to send like that.

nobby

15-04-2012, 05:04 PM

saw the interior in the flesh today!

pics are good but simply dont do the work justice. :eek:

the finish on everything is top notch and the nappa leather is of high quality indeed. takes years of the dated NA1 interior look imho.

the roof is just in another league ... way better than OEM and is very modern looking

fantastic work which i plan to have done in due course ... hopefully sooner rather than later (unless other options come into fruition :rolleyes:)

if u want/need a refresh of your interior, you simply cant fault this.

and for all u mainland residents ... posting/shipping to NI is not as bad as you think ;)

Problem Child

15-04-2012, 05:55 PM

OOoooooooooh...............I want that!

Are you taking orders?

I'm off to get the ferry ticket now!

gumball

15-04-2012, 06:00 PM

Looks very very good. Although I don't go for updating cars to try to make them look like a different era car, the old pleating is just not as nice as this later type finish.

Sudesh

15-04-2012, 07:42 PM

Although I don't go for updating cars to try to make them look like a different era car.

Thats Another reason I steered away from doing the newer OEM interior; didn't want it to look like the interior was just taken straight from that model and as mentioned the more I looked at the perforated facelift interior, the less I liked it.

My way isn't trying to copy a different era, it's basically breathing new life into the very dated 80s/90s look, of the pleated interior.

But we can do the interior to what ever someone likes, right down to replicating the facelift interior if people prefer that.

I should have samples of gear knob refurb and steering wheel in the next week or so.

Senna88

16-04-2012, 10:58 AM

To echo everyone elses comments, i think the interior looks fantastic Sudesh. I agree the pleating makes the car look dated but now it looks comfortably at home with more modern cars (dare I say comparable to Audi's renowened interiors?!). Great job and definitely one for my list!

Nick Graves

16-04-2012, 04:16 PM

Sudesh

16-04-2012, 04:47 PM

Is it just an illusion, or have you done something to the dash/door carcasses? It lookes greater than the sum of its parts.

The whole effect looks rather more in line with my ideas for a proposed "NA3". Somewhere between more modern & timeless. Surprisingly so.

Hi Nick,

Im not really following what you mean?

But I can tell you, nothing has been changed on the door or dash, it's all OEM. Only bit I upgraded are the mentioned items.

Nick Graves

16-04-2012, 06:52 PM

Sudesh

18-04-2012, 11:08 AM

It must be the photographs then, or more of an illusion created by the classier leather - lifts the whole interior somehow.

Looks (to me) more like a dull german grey rather than the slightly shiny black japanese look, if that makes sense.

Thanks for the comments Nick!

It's definitely more of a Matt finish, I think nappa leather in fairness is like that anyway.

Senna88

18-04-2012, 12:06 PM

Is the standard leather Nappa? As a re-trimmer has quoted me (online) and reckons its Nappa-style?

Sudesh

18-04-2012, 05:15 PM

Is the standard leather Nappa? As a re-trimmer has quoted me (online) and reckons its Nappa-style?

No, standard leather is not nappa or even remotely resembles it lol. It's not even good grade leather in the NSX and in some places it's vinyl.

havoc

18-04-2012, 07:05 PM

No, standard leather is not nappa or even remotely resembles it lol. It's not even good grade leather in the NSX and in some places it's vinyl.

Fairly standard - the Premium leather X3 seats are only ~65% leather, from memory - about average for the market.

Quality - very few players offer semi-aniline even as an option - at least the Honda leather (NSX and S2000) isn't corrected-grain. Also, the wife's Golf interior feels rather 'artificial' (due to the thicker laminate behind to make it feel tougher - most of the facing panels are genuine leather) when compared to the Hondas. It will wear better in the Golf though because of it...

Sudesh

20-04-2012, 03:33 PM

Heres some pieces finished today.

Basically took the standard gear knob and created the newer perforated style on it. Also did the same with he steering wheel.

Enjoy lol

BEFORE:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010888.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010889.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010890.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010891.jpg

Sudesh

20-04-2012, 03:33 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010892.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010893.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010894.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010895.jpg

Sudesh

20-04-2012, 03:34 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010896.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010899.jpg

Sudesh

20-04-2012, 03:34 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010900.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010903.jpg

Sudesh

20-04-2012, 03:35 PM

AFTER:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010938.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010939.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010940.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010941.jpg

Sudesh

20-04-2012, 03:35 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010942.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010943.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010944.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010945.jpg

Sudesh

20-04-2012, 03:36 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010946.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010947.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010948.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010949.jpg

Sudesh

20-04-2012, 03:36 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010950.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010951.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010952.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010953.jpg

Sudesh

20-04-2012, 03:37 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010954.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010955.jpg
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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010957.jpg

Sudesh

20-04-2012, 03:38 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010958.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010959.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010960.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1010961.jpg

Sudesh

20-04-2012, 03:38 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010962.jpg

And thats that!

nobby

20-04-2012, 06:10 PM

excellent dude ... certainly if i had not upgraded my shifter this would have been fantastic. Great job. :)

Really like the steering wheel refresh ... old steering wheel was a bug bearer of mine as you know but this freshens it up to almost modern standards ... what would you be able to do with the SRS airbag?

great work as always ... that bentley stitching is very nice indeed.

Sudesh

20-04-2012, 06:28 PM

Thanks Andrew! Again photos don't do it justice, the feel is much better too.

I personally wouldn't try and cover the airbag, but we do have SRS approved stitching and material should omething like that come up, for example doing seats with side airbags etc.

Senninha

20-04-2012, 06:33 PM

Hi Sudesh,

Very nice refresh of the interior that to the untrianed eye would present itself as an OEM interior.

Ref the wheel, did you pattern this from the old leather?

regards, Paul

Sudesh

20-04-2012, 06:56 PM

Hi Sudesh,

Very nice refresh of the interior that to the untrianed eye would present itself as an OEM interior.

Ref the wheel, did you pattern this from the old leather?

regards, Paul

Hi Paul,

Thanks for the comments!

I didnt pattern it from old leather as I didn't have the newer style wheel to base exact measurements on, so I just done it from memory. If I had a physcal new style wheel then I could do it exact. Could also add any color of stitching too.

nobby

20-04-2012, 07:32 PM

just thinking longer term if mot becomes a pain in the arse :(

Thanks Andrew! Again photos don't do it justice, the feel is much better too.

I personally wouldn't try and cover the airbag, but we do have SRS approved stitching and material should omething like that come up, for example doing seats with side airbags etc.

Sudesh

20-04-2012, 07:54 PM

just thinking longer term if mot becomes a pain in the arse :(

It will be fine lol

Sudesh

21-04-2012, 05:36 PM

More of the wheel under different light

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010997.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010998.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1010999.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX%20REFRESH%20INTERIOR/P1020001.jpg

Sudesh

21-04-2012, 05:37 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1020002.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1020003.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1020004.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX REFRESH INTERIOR/P1020005.jpg

Hondaboy

21-04-2012, 07:55 PM

Looks fantastic the oem wheel is the only interior part on my car that I dislike would be great to freshen it up bring it up to date

Hagasan

21-04-2012, 08:02 PM

There is also the S2000 wheel option if you like that...

Looks fantastic the oem wheel is the only interior part on my car that I dislike would be great to freshen it up bring it up to date

Sudesh

21-04-2012, 08:10 PM

Looks fantastic the oem wheel is the only interior part on my car that I dislike would be great to freshen it up bring it up to date

Thanks!

Original steering wheels can get bad over time, and also depends on how heavy handed previous owners can be. With the upgrade on the wheel to later spec, it also makes it a bit more modern as the rim is broken up more with the additional stitching on the top left and right side, as to solid the Whole way round like the old style.

And obviously allot cheaper than a new one from Honda which is £1092.00! Thats not including the airbag, just the wheel like you see in my photos. Honda call it a dimple leather.

Pretty much a similar scary experience for the knob from Honda, £402.00!

Senna88

21-04-2012, 08:28 PM

Hagasan

21-04-2012, 08:41 PM

Steering wheel and gearknob looks great! Your stitching/retrimming skills are amazing! :)

Does anyone else think the standard wheel is too big though? I'd love to keep it standard but I've just read up on the s2000 wheel swap and it sounds do-able, when driving the s2000 it was a perfect size for me.

Not sure what/where you read this but I put all the info here... http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php?t=137183&highlight=s2000+adaptor

PM me if you need any more info as this isn't really my thread;)

Sudesh

21-04-2012, 10:06 PM

These styles are something I'm thinking of doing too.

http://www.umbrellaautodesign.com/images/products/cs%20001.JPG

http://www.nsxprime.com/photopost/data/500/ao19632152001.jpg

Hondaboy

21-04-2012, 10:19 PM

These styles are something I'm thinking of doing too.

http://www.umbrellaautodesign.com/images/products/cs%20001.JPG

http://www.nsxprime.com/photopost/data/500/ao19632152001.jpg

Bottom one for me please saw this image a while ago looks amazing

Sudesh

21-04-2012, 10:23 PM

Bottom one for me please saw this image a while ago looks amazing

I would agree, bottom one is very nice.

scottg

22-04-2012, 09:40 AM

My votes for the second one as well, how would you go about reshaping the bottom of the wheel?

Sudesh

22-04-2012, 10:11 AM

That's the tricky part, however the wheel is based around other manufactures wheels. Audi RS4 is very close!

nobby

22-04-2012, 11:11 AM

love the 2nd one too! :)

Sudesh

27-05-2012, 04:09 PM

Was just tinkering with the car today and tweaking bits and pieces, however it went from nothing extreme to wrapping the engine bay in matt black vinyl lol

Always had it in the back of my head to get the engine bay done in black, same as the NSX-R. I know some members done a great job in the past with spraying it, but as I had a load of vinyl wrap and no patience to mask everything and start spraying, I decided to try the wrap out. I done this in about an hour, wouldnt say I have the best wrapping skills but it has achieved the desired affect.

When I get the NSX-R engine cover back on, it will look fantastic.

So the pics, havent even cleaned the wrap down yet but still looks good.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/P1020283.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/P1020284.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/P1020285.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/P1020286.jpg

Sudesh

27-05-2012, 04:09 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/P1020287.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/P1020288.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/P1020289.jpg

Sudesh

27-05-2012, 04:10 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/P1020291.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/P1020292.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/P1020293.jpg

Sudesh

27-05-2012, 04:13 PM

This is the way it used to look

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/P1020255.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/P1020271.jpg

Sudesh

27-05-2012, 04:14 PM

BEFORE
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/P1020271.jpg

AFTER
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/P1020292.jpg

NSXGB

27-05-2012, 07:51 PM

Good effect Sudesh but won't the vinyl peel off with the heat of the engine bay?

Sudesh

27-05-2012, 08:02 PM

Good effect Sudesh but won't the vinyl peel off with the heat of the engine bay?

Not entirely sure on that. I have had 2 bits in the engine bay wrapped for about 2 years now and it hasnt peeled. The outside temp here today is 28, I have had the car sitting out in the sun and had engine to operating temp and left it for 25mins as a quick test, then was away for an hours drive, at the moment alls good.

At then end of the day it's just vinyl, if it peels then I ain't bothered as its stuff that been laying in the garage, and only took me an hour to fit, easy enough to put on and will be easy for me to take off if need be. But at the moment it's perfect and looks the business! Just want to put my NSX-R back on now.

nobby

27-05-2012, 08:35 PM

interesting mod!

as you say it should look well when u get your engine cover back on

hopefully the wrap stays on ... but a day like today is a pretty good test :)

Sudesh

27-05-2012, 08:42 PM

interesting mod!

as you say it should look well when u get your engine cover back on

hopefully the wrap stays on ... but a day like today is a pretty good test :)

Thanks Andrew!

Heat here is something else, noticed the tar melting on a few country roads lol

Done it with the wrap to save on stripping parts out, masking and spraying. At the end of the day, it's just to dull down the engine bay as per the NSX-R and make the engine itself more visible, as apposed to the red bay being more visible, looks allot better when using the mesh engine cover too.

And it can all be reversed if needed.

Sudesh

29-05-2012, 11:14 PM

as you say it should look well when u get your engine cover back on

hopefully the wrap stays on

Wait till you see the new NSX-R engine covers! I have seen the complete carbon one and might run it on my own car for show purpose for a bit, already have 5 on order lol should all be ready very soon, have one for you too and just looking into the NSX-R prop bars for them.

As regards the wrap, it's been 100% fine so far, have been driving the car every day since I installed it, no problems at all with it peeling!

nobby

30-05-2012, 08:42 AM

SWEET! :)

im sure the CF look one is the dawgs (how much more expensive is it?) ... cant wait to get hold of one, as u know been bustin a gut for one

Wait till you see the new NSX-R engine covers! I have seen the complete carbon one and might run it on my own car for show purpose for a bit, already have 5 on order lol should all be ready very soon, have one for you too and just looking into the NSX-R prop bars for them.

As regards the wrap, it's been 100% fine so far, have been driving the car every day since I installed it, no problems at all with it peeling!

Sudesh

30-05-2012, 10:26 AM

New item for my car is the NSX-R battery, NSX-R battery covers and base, the top securing bar and the side stay bars etc.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/P1020299.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/P1020300.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/P1020301.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/P1020303.jpg

To be honest, nothing overly special, battery is smaller and a bit lighter. There is ABSOLUTELY nothing unique about the battery at all and its shared with other Honda models and can also be purchased outside of Honda at most motor factors, but I purchased this direct from a dealer as it was cheaper and has the Honda logs.

The NSX-R battery box setup and top securing bar, believe it or not, is shared with a well know SPECIAL US model! Im sure most can guess what its is.........

So I got that direct from the US and the stay bars you can buy at your local dealer, again shared with another Honda model.

So although all parts are listed for the NSX-R, in this instance all can be purchased easy enough and cheap enough.

TheSebringOne

31-05-2012, 11:56 PM

I wonder how much weight you save with this set up?

What is the SPECIAL US model?

m666 edd

01-06-2012, 08:05 AM

Zanardi model I would presume.

Sudesh

01-06-2012, 09:17 AM

Zanardi model I would presume.

Got it on one!

nobby

01-06-2012, 02:58 PM

looks the jab mate! :)

a few more ounces of the car i presume!

Senninha

01-06-2012, 08:24 PM

New item for my car is the NSX-R battery, NSX-R battery covers and base, the top securing bar and the side stay bars etc.

So although all parts are listed for the NSX-R, in this instance all can be purchased easy enough and cheap enough.

Come on then, sharing the part numbers is the least you can do ;)

Still one of the best NSX on the board ...

Sudesh

02-06-2012, 09:52 AM

I wonder how much weight you save with this set up?

What is the SPECIAL US model?

It would mainly depend on the battery everyone is using, there will definitely be saving in the battery case itself too, as the NSX-R one is very light, not really much too it.

I have the old battery box so can compare the weight figures; and if anyone has an old OEM battery they want to weight and post the weight, I'll do the same with NSX-R battery, I think its 10 or 11 kg.

Sudesh

02-06-2012, 10:01 AM

Come on then, sharing the part numbers is the least you can do ;)

Still one of the best NSX on the board ...

Thanks Paul!

Just some additional info, I choose this setup as its the same as the NA1 NSX-R, NA2 NSX-R is just a bit different in what it uses, or I should say, doesn't use.

Part numbers can be found here: http://www.oemacuraparts.com/find-parts/Acura/NSX/1999/2DR%20NSX%20(ALEX%20ZANARDI%20ED)/KA6MT/BATTERY

There is only one extra bracket that you can't get in the US, part number 31514-SL0-N10, but don't think it's really needed as its not listed for NA2 NSX-R.

The NSX-R battery is part number: 31500-SR1-100M

Infact NA2 NSX-R doesnt use a battery box at all! It just uses the small plastic base plate as seen in my pics, the top mount and the side bars.

nobby

02-06-2012, 10:08 AM

10 or 11kg ... wow!

might look into this down the line for sure, as not long after buying a new std Honda battery :(

Sudesh

02-06-2012, 10:17 AM

10 or 11kg ... wow!

might look into this down the line for sure, as not long after buying a new std Honda battery :(

Have you that battery fitted? If not can you weigh it?

nobby

02-06-2012, 02:32 PM

Fitted ages ago dude! I need new clamps remember ...

AdvansCPAP

03-06-2012, 05:43 PM

Sudesh

03-06-2012, 06:11 PM

Nice thread! I noticed this battery (http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showpost.php?p=850279&postcount=563). Are you aware of it? BTW, the "special"door sill I was told is discontinued as well as the floor mats :thumbsdown:

http://www.nsxprime.com/photopost/data/500/medium/lightweight_battery.JPG

Hi There!

Yes I am aware of that battery, and don't believe its an NSX-R battery, the JDM parts system I have does not list a 38B19L battery for the car, the battery for NSX-R is listed 55B24L

AdvansCPAP

03-06-2012, 06:56 PM

Sudesh

03-06-2012, 07:27 PM

Here's a link to that battery with the newer part number. Might as well use a lighter battery if it works right?
31500-SNC-00100M

http://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~battery~31500-TM8-A01.html

Hi,

Yes I know that battery exists, but its not listed for NSX-R [that Im aware off] so as Im trying to stay on track with my NSX-R upgrades, I like to use the original bits as much as I can.

I also don't think the 38B battery would even fit the OEM NSX-R battery box, as the box is pretty much, an exact fit for the NSX-R battery I bought.

That's a pity on the sill plates and mats we discussed.

Sudesh

20-07-2012, 11:33 AM

Ok little update on the NSX-R battery.

There were in fact 2 types of battery used in the NSX-R! But from my research, it was only on the facelift model.

Pre-Facelift NSX-R used the battery I posted earlier, type 55B24L; however the facelift NSX-R used either 55B24L or the smaller type 38B19L as seen above.

It would seem that only facelift NSX-R models that had no AC, no airbags, navigation etc, used the smaller battery!

The smaller battery weighs 9.4kg on my scales, and it is either Yuasa or FB asseen in my phitos, exact same battery and comes fom Homda, again this battery is nothing special and its shared with other honda models, [at least in the country it is] it can be purchased from your dealer and not that expensive either, again this applies to UK.

Photos to come

Sudesh

20-07-2012, 11:50 AM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/P1020452.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/P1020454.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/P1020455.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/P1020457.jpg

Sudesh

20-07-2012, 12:00 PM

http://www.coxmotorparts.co.uk/genui...ry-p-1114.html

0riginal part numbers

31500-S6M-J03 superceeded for us in the UK to 31500-SMG-E02

This part number is also listed for the smaller battery and showing active

31500-S6M-505.

NZNick

21-07-2012, 03:32 AM

Nice carpet Sudesh !!! No problem with splashing battery acid on this...

Sudesh

21-07-2012, 10:04 AM

Nice carpet Sudesh !!! No problem with splashing battery acid on this...

lol Nah hides a lot of sins, been in that back room for over 25 years, I was told its coming back into fashion

scottg

21-07-2012, 10:11 AM

lol Nyah hides a lot of sins, been in that back room fr over 25 years, I was told its coming back into fashion

At least you have a centrally located vacumn system to keep it clean Sudesh

Sudesh

21-07-2012, 10:27 AM

At least you have a centrally located vacumn system to keep it clean Sudesh

Very true! It's an empty room and very rarely been in it, so doesn't get too dusty. Planning on renovating it and maybe turn into another living room or something along those lines. I might just keep the carpet too lol

scottg

21-07-2012, 10:56 AM

Very true! It's an empty room and very rarely been in it, so doesn't get too dusty. Planning on renovating it and maybe turn into another living room or something along those lines. I might just keep the carpet too lol

Why not put in a set of double doors and turn it into a nice warm carpeted garage?

Sudesh

21-09-2012, 04:44 PM

So I have Andrews car in at the moment for some more refresh work and general look over. I'm beginning to think he purposely doesnt clean it or hoover it when its coming in to me lol

Found some sweets, chocolate, missing JDM flare, Needles [dont ask lol] and the various other bits. Still no winning lottery tickets in any of these cars.

Anyway Stripped out the interior as Andrew wanted to go with the same idea as on my car, and give it a more modern feel by doing away with the pleated look.
Seats, Roof Lining, Interior Sunvisors, Door Card Inserts, A pillars and B pillars all retrimmed in genuine nappa leather. Along with doing this conversion, the plastic items that are grey will also have to be sprayed to black to match up, things like the interior light and surround, the ends of the sunvisors and also the seat belt insert. But Ill show those process later.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020789_zps8a4b1d53.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020790_zpsc91a2abb.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020791_zps993f5fff.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020792_zpsd5598b9f.jpg

Sudesh

21-09-2012, 04:45 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020793_zpsc172282f.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020794_zps981e43a3.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020795_zps6b59f3c9.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020796_zpsd1b0e810.jpg

Sudesh

21-09-2012, 04:45 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020797_zpsdebc7530.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020798_zpsb6212ebe.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020799_zps04d43f56.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020800_zps7d0cc696.jpg

Sudesh

21-09-2012, 04:46 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020801_zpsd7e2ae30.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020802_zpsa4d4687b.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020803_zps6da5a7bd.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020804_zpsf50c893b.jpg

Sudesh

21-09-2012, 04:46 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020805_zps99b72f63.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020806_zps3dec3987.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020807_zpsa0f35827.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020808_zps6667024b.jpg

Sudesh

21-09-2012, 04:47 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020809_zpsdf95b020.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020810_zps8b4789f0.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020811_zps5054cc40.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020812_zps7a483e21.jpg

Sudesh

21-09-2012, 04:47 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020813_zps2e1b6a77.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020814_zps6a980844.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020815_zps2d22fd6b.jpg

You can see some damage on the A pillars from the alarm sensors being installed and there was issues with bubbling on the the original vinyl.

Heres a quick look at the new interior, its just been unwrapped so a bit dusty and leather hasnt even been sat in or settled. But looks fantastic and once installed will look even better.

I noticed after removing the door cards that the weather sheet had falled away and was damaged on the passenger door, so going to repair or replace that.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020855_zpsef518580.jpg

Sudesh

21-09-2012, 04:51 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020856_zps1538fc50.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020857_zps7cfb0f86.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020858_zpsf13bd099.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020859_zpsce7b7607.jpg

Sudesh

21-09-2012, 04:52 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020860_zpsf00b8bb7.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020861_zps2303c49f.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020863_zpsed374cb4.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020865_zpsadd3f226.jpg

Sudesh

21-09-2012, 04:52 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020867_zpsd490fd56.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020868_zpsef6dcbff.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020869_zpsc34b2937.jpg

Sudesh

21-09-2012, 04:53 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020870_zpsc5526829.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020871_zpscc30cc2f.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020872_zps3d6c7a83.jpg

Sudesh

21-09-2012, 04:54 PM

Just noticed the black spot in the pics, thats just dirt on the camera lens lol

So hoping to start the install process tomorrow.

Senninha

21-09-2012, 07:24 PM

Sudesh

21-09-2012, 07:56 PM

Retrim looks good ...

Quick Q: where has the red dash stitching come from? Is this OEM or the interweaved style seen on Prime?

If it is, did you not consider red for the retrim parts?

Look forward to finished photos (Inc the wheel refurb)

Regards Paul

Andrew and his Misses did the red stitching themselves. We did talk about doing the seats with red stitching but I think it would have been too much. [less is more]

Dash has the red, gear gaiter has red, handbrake has red. With those choices he could easily revert back to standard if at some point he wanted a change, but you would not be able to revert the seats as easy if I had done those with red stitch.

nobby

22-09-2012, 02:38 AM

LOOKS STUNNING! after my 24hrs of being up and just logging on for the 1st time in my hotel room in phoenix ... this is a sight for very tired eyes I can tell you

hope to meet up with the SOS people for the group buy over the next day or so.

look forward to seeing more pics mate!

As for the red stitching ... yes Paul taken from the idea in Prime ... think it turned out well and as Sudesh said I talked about red stitching on the seats ... but agreed in the end that it could be overkill and easier to go back to standard based on current work. At the mo I have no plans to change as anyone who has seen it has commented that the red stitching has lifted the interior prior to the amazing transformation work Sudesh has now done

Sudesh

27-09-2012, 03:57 PM

All hoovered up and interior back in.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020880_zpsd7830677.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020881_zps77395eb6.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020896_zps0c5919ff.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020897_zpse0730b3f.jpg

Sudesh

27-09-2012, 03:58 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020898_zps23e5758d.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020899_zps5021e1a2.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020900_zps8a062ba6.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020901_zps2ee81dac.jpg

Sudesh

27-09-2012, 03:59 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020902_zps747c4cf7.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020903_zpsc159a377.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020904_zps169c76ee.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020905_zps182ecc59.jpg

Sudesh

27-09-2012, 03:59 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020906_zps3c74ff33.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020907_zps92abbe03.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020908_zps89bc2b8c.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020909_zps1832db17.jpg

Sudesh

27-09-2012, 04:00 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020910_zpsec92b871.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020911_zps63d9d3fe.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020912_zps2ba31eee.jpg

And new 200MPH gauge installed.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/P1020913_zpscdfe9b38.jpg

Sudesh

27-09-2012, 04:02 PM

Just needed to give the interior a wipe down now as its a bit dusty. Then on to some more work

scottg

27-09-2012, 07:09 PM

Superb work Sudesh

Tokyo-Joe

28-09-2012, 07:20 AM

That makes a real difference. It looks great!

paulc

28-09-2012, 09:50 AM

Stunning,, looks superb.

kingsley

28-09-2012, 02:14 PM

Sudesh.....your workmanship is amazing. The owner must be over the moon with his car. If you ever decide to move to the UK please consider Cheshire........

Kingsley

soddy

28-09-2012, 05:32 PM

seats look real nice, really freshens the interior up are they heated on the nsx?

Sudesh

29-09-2012, 09:41 AM

Thanks guys for the comments, I think Andrew [nobby] is staying away from this thread, because he will want to finish his holiday early and come home to see the car lol

Photos are ok but really don't do it justice, the feel, smell and quality really brings the interior up to standard and as mentioned previously when I did mine, it give the car a more modern look as I simply hate that pleated leather on early cars.

Other bits you didn't see is, changing the grey interior light, grey mounts of the sun visors and grey seat belt surround to black to match the interior.

Sudesh

29-09-2012, 09:42 AM

seats look real nice, really freshens the interior up are they heated on the nsx?

Hi,

NO NSX has heated seats.

Senninha

29-09-2012, 12:11 PM

Hi,

NO NSX has heated seats.

But there are some very neat after Market kits so it's possibly an option if you're doing this refresh?

Sudesh

29-09-2012, 12:19 PM

But there are some very neat after Market kits so it's possibly an option if you're doing this refresh?

Yeah seen some of those before, but unless I was using my car through the winter months or had a targa, I wouldn't be interested in installing, NSX cab gets warm at the best of times and what I always do before driving mine is, start it up, leave it till it heats up and if you set the temp to 30 or so, it takes the chill out if the cabin on those nice dry crisp mornings.

Nick Graves

29-09-2012, 02:14 PM

Looks amazing, Sudesh.

That's sort of irked me, though; Honda should have made that as a running change to the FL cars & obviated the 'dated' accusations. A simple change of texture (ditto the slightly shiny vinyl) takes years off. If they CBA, which they couldn't.

For a daily, heated ears (stolen from a late S2000?) would be more useful than heated seats, I think.

UnhuZ

29-09-2012, 09:56 PM

Sudesh,

first of all, every time i see your work my jaw drops... i love your attention to detail... congrats and keep it up.

second, when i see your photos of the roof liner, i see that it has inserts in the large squarish cavitys right above our heads, when
we are seated... my roof liner don't have those inserts... i ask because it's not the first roof liner i see with those inserts...what
can you tell me about them?

Thanks,
Nuno

Sudesh

29-09-2012, 10:11 PM

Thanks Nick for the compliment.

Nuno, the inserts as far as I'm aware, are standard on JDM NSX models only.

However NSX-R does not have these inserts, possibly Type-S model and targa don't have them either.

Sudesh,

first of all, every time i see your work my jaw drops... i love your attention to detail... congrats and keep it up.

second, when i see your photos of the roof liner, i see that it has inserts in the large squarish cavitys right above our heads, when
we are seated... my roof liner don't have those inserts... i ask because it's not the first roof liner i see with those inserts...what
can you tell me about them?

Thanks,
Nuno

UnhuZ

29-09-2012, 11:37 PM

^ i've seen lot's of Euro NSX and never saw those in any of them... Portuguese, German, French and Swiss...none!!

Sudesh

30-09-2012, 10:15 AM

^ i've seen lot's of Euro NSX and never saw those in any of them... Portuguese, German, French and Swiss...none!!

Yeh Im pretty sure it's just JDM cars.

soddy

30-09-2012, 10:11 PM

looks really professional sudesh, done a great job there, really lifts the interior.
andrew will be very pleased when he gets back, be like a new car with that nice leather smell.

yeah i suppose heated leather seats are more of a winter pack option, or for colder climates
and adds weight to the car.

can you get manually operated seats in an nsx? or was there just the electric design?

Sudesh

30-09-2012, 11:34 PM

nobby

01-10-2012, 12:45 AM

Sudesh

01-10-2012, 09:13 AM

Just saw the pics ...from sunny Napa California ... Speechless!!
hate the thought of going home but seeing these at least give me something to look forward too!

PS not seen an Acura NSX yet ... After clocking up some serious mileage!

Good to see your enjoying yourself! Napa is beautiful, I'd gladly swap you to be there lol remember DuPont Registry and Twinkies lol

Funny you say that about the nsx, as anytime I've been there, never seen one either.

nobby

01-10-2012, 03:54 PM

LOL! Have not forgotten about ur items ... However not sure how I will be able to transport the twinkies!!

Good to see your enjoying yourself! Napa is beautiful, I'd gladly swap you to be there lol remember DuPont Registry and Twinkies lol

Funny you say that about the nsx, as anytime I've been there, never seen one either.

Sudesh

01-10-2012, 04:37 PM

LOL! Have not forgotten about ur items ... However not sure how I will be able to transport the twinkies!!

Jut don't be eating them and giving me an empty box lol

Sudesh

16-11-2012, 06:39 PM

Purchased a can of black Plasti Dip to have a test on the NSX wiper arms.

As I have a spare set of wiper arms, I just decided to use those, not the worst set Ive seen, but not great either.

Anyway this is how they looked before:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0091_zps46cdcf07.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0092_zps977c3354.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0093_zps3cffcd26.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0094_zpsfbaee173.jpg

Sudesh

16-11-2012, 06:40 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0095_zps7abcda3e.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0096_zps8d8006cb.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0097_zps4aec2e6a.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0098_zps35a50afb.jpg

Sudesh

16-11-2012, 06:40 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0099_zpsd2d36f90.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0100_zpse48a6f65.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0101_zps4ec6b761.jpg

Sudesh

16-11-2012, 06:50 PM

My initial plan was to just give this product a test, so I didnt spend massive amounts of time on prep work on the old paint, just gave them a quick clean down, used grey primer and then painted them with the Plasti Dip.

So just a few sample pics for now, its dark out and I had to use my boiler house {its warm} to make sure paint adhered right and dried good. Initial thoughts is, it certainly looks the part and the texture is definitely rubbery to the touch.
Ill do another coat in about 3hrs time, if it still looks this good tomorrow in the day light, Ill install these on my own car and hopefully be able to do some testing and report back.

Some photos, was difficult to take pics in that light and small space to maneuver.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0105_zps81d6f748.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0107_zps99bfb1e0.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0114_zpse6a1e7d1.jpg

Sudesh

16-11-2012, 06:51 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0124_zpsb1bec0f3.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX8/SAM_0125_zps45182e15.jpg

soddy

16-11-2012, 08:44 PM

Sudesh

16-11-2012, 08:52 PM

looks good sudesh, is that the stuff you can peel off when you're bored with the colour?
those boiler pipes come in handy to hang stuff on lol.

they look a lot better, i used to spray hammerite smooth black on my arms of my mx3 when
they get a bit rusty, need to take them off and give them another spruce up, you have
motivated me now.

Yeah that's the stuff! Seen here and many other YouTube videos

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=nYSjzcw63g4&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DnYSjzcw63g4

I used hammerite before and it did work well. But so far I'm impressed with the finish and texture of the Plasti Dip. Looking forward to seeing the final result and testing it.

Wipers are hanging on line not the boiler pipes lol

soddy

16-11-2012, 09:01 PM

Wipers are hanging on line not the boiler pipes lol

I know lol, was just kidding, the smilies don't seem to work on this site.

Sudesh

17-11-2012, 04:13 PM

Some more updates on Andrews car

He was using just the standard momo horn button and trim ring with a Honda Decal I made for him at the time, but the more he seen my NSX-R button the inevitable happened lol
Only thing I needed to add was NSX-R type hex bolts as the ones Andrew had received were silver an wouldnt look right.

So before

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0132_zps7a014210.jpg

AFTER - GENUINE NSX-R HORN BUTTON AND TRIM RING
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0145_zpsf92bd593.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0134_zpsbfe20fb0.jpg

Sudesh

17-11-2012, 06:13 PM

Youll notice in the above pics the two different speedo fascias, basically while Andrew was on his US journey, he picked up a set of chrome/billet gauge rings.

Anyway these just didnt look right [to me] on the already bright silver fascia, there just seemed to be a bit too much going on lol

So decided to try/test the black plasti dip to give new a appearance as I knew black would make the rings stand out better.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0136_zpsdfd90db7.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0144_zpsfa7617dd.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0146_zpsb1cb4109.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0147_zps36306c4f.jpg

Sudesh

17-11-2012, 06:14 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0148_zpsd03d43cd.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0149_zps8192bed0.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0150_zpsb568ad21.jpg

Sudesh

17-11-2012, 06:14 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0151_zps0b35066a.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0152_zps7222324f.jpg

nobby

17-11-2012, 07:33 PM

Sudesh

17-11-2012, 07:49 PM

She scrubs up well interior wise now ... LOL!

honestly mate you have done a great job ... Defo the horn button makes a difference and an interesting take on the black with the rings in the cluster ... Looks very well I think ... The rings give it that retro look.

the whole interior has been completely lifted now very pleased with the results too ... It looks great in the pics, but then it would need to with the investment made in there - time and money

BTW, you goin mad on that plasti-dip stuff?

will 'red' be black the next time I make it up?! ; )

Many thanks!

Tried calling you earlier to explain about the fascia but phone just rang out, so pressed on with the work. The fascia can be reverted back to silver easy enough as you can peel an edge of this stuff, then just keep stripping it off.

But trust me, the silver fascia with chrome duals looked terrible, doesn't work right a d didn't blend right. So I remembered my M5 speedo and recalled it worked well because the fascia was black, but dials were grey and the rings were a matt/titanium look.

http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt182/tom_emelko/BMW%20M5/DSCF1834.jpg

Just had one can of pasti dip, so may as well use the stuff and test the longevity, it will be fine on the fascia as it can't be touched or marked, still not sure if it will last on the wipers but they are on my car now so will be tested. I do like the finish it leaves though, nice texture and can only properly be seen in the flesh.

nobby

17-11-2012, 07:50 PM

Cheeky git!

the odd comment from you did not go a miss either; and yes your car does encourage me to spend on items like these

but the more he seen my NSX-R button the inevitable happened lol

nobby

17-11-2012, 07:57 PM

Are you saying my car has been infiltrated/tainted by ideas from those tedious 3 letters brand?!!

im shocked and appalled ... My credibility as a *** hater has taken a huge dent! LOL

BTW my phone has zero charge in it today ...

soddy

17-11-2012, 08:57 PM

it looks really good sudesh. much better than the bright silver fascia, as the silver rings make the gauges stand out and when you look
at the dash together with the interior, it all goes together very well : )

you've done a very good job on andrew's car, it looks surperb!
that plasti dip looks great stuff. you can try it on the alloys next lol ; )

can you get it in chrome? would love to do up my rx8 alloys in chrome.

Nick Graves

18-11-2012, 01:10 PM

nobby

18-11-2012, 01:47 PM

A PEUGEOT!!!

its getting worse ... ; )

That's OK - actually looks closer to a facelift Peugeot 406 set!

Neat update, though.

Nick Graves

18-11-2012, 01:51 PM

:D

Suddenly, a Borgward Macht Weiter don't seem so bad, do it?

Sudesh

19-11-2012, 11:44 PM

Was doing the NSX-R clutch pedal upgrade today, along with the NSX-R damper-les joint and SOS stainless hose kit.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0159_zpsaddb626c.jpg

First thing was to remove the fluid from the clutch reservoir

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0163_zps8e9587dc.jpg

Then removed the OEM clutch hydraulic hose from the slave cylinder and let it drain some more.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0165_zps4f403ce8.jpg

In the above photo you can also see the OEM clutch damper which is going to be replaced. There are 2 hard lines going into this, obviously these need to be undone. I also completely remove the line on the right as it makes things simpler, plus that line runs into the hydraulic hose anyway which is being replaced too.

Once the hard lines are free, just 2 bolts and remove the damper, hose and hose bracket all as one piece

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0167_zpsd5f58ef6.jpg

Sudesh

19-11-2012, 11:44 PM

Remove the OEM hydraulic hose, held in by the little clip

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0168_zpsfccb6a51.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0169_zps9ad247f8.jpg

The hose bracket is then transferred to the NEW NSX-R damper less joint

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0170_zpsf56d31a6.jpg

Then install I installed the new SOS hose and put the clip back in

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0176_zps88aa6dde.jpg

Sudesh

19-11-2012, 11:46 PM

Now I've put the whole setup back in place, but you'll see I've kept the rubber blanking grommets in place for the hard lines to go back in. I've only done this as I want to get everything in place correctly first and keep any dirt/dust from going in.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0177_zpsb0719612.jpg

This is the second part of the SOS hose kit, its basically a machined version of the base of the OEM hose.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0173_zps4a35dc8a.jpg

Installed in the slave cylinder

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0178_zps7d1d2566.jpg

New stainless line connect up and hard lines then reconnected to damper-less joint

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0181_zps192c5655.jpg

Sudesh

19-11-2012, 11:46 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0182_zps606ac70f.jpg

Old stuff packaged up as everything I remove [be it worth keeping or just for dumping], is handed back to the owners, even the original packaging.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0183_zps83f1cca0.jpg

Just clean up all areas when done, as its easy to get a few drips of clutch fluid from doing this. Then obviously need to bleed the clutch. I haven't done this yet as I just finished installing the new NSX-R pedal and its very late lol.

nobby

20-11-2012, 10:03 AM

Cool!

you make it look so easy!

Looking forward to part b and then eventually trying it!

Sudesh

20-11-2012, 12:19 PM

Cool!

you make it look so easy!

Looking forward to part b and then eventually trying it!

Pedal has already been installed, done that last nite, so later today I'm going to set it all up, bleed the system, and adjust the stroke of the pedal. Still waiting on that other part from Honda.

Nick Graves

20-11-2012, 05:21 PM

Good grief! A part that I never even knew existed; you learn something new every day.

I'm used to those nasty, asthmatic clutch delay valves in the M/C.

Sudesh

21-11-2012, 12:33 AM

Good grief! A part that I never even knew existed; you learn something new every day.

I'm used to those nasty, asthmatic clutch delay valves in the M/C.

Hi Nick,

Yes it's a nice little upgrade but works best with the short NSX-R pedal. I've had this setup installed on my NSX a while now both with standard pedal and NSX-R pedal and obviously works best with the NSX-R pedal [the way Honda intended] as it uses less stroke, so quicker pedal work.

Sudesh

21-11-2012, 02:32 PM

NEW NSX-R Clutch pedal installed

Can be quite awkward to work in there as one bolt in particular is hard to access, but Ive been down this road before was well prepared, just need to be careful and wear gloves as there are some sharp edges on the clutch housing and need to be careful cautious removing the housing out over the clutch master rubber.

OLD PEDAL

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0184_zps6083851d.jpg

Cover the interior so not as to damage seats, sills, plastics etc

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0186_zpsc47235bc.jpg

disconnect the plug that goes into the clutch switch, release the clutch fork by removing the split pins or R clip depending on year, remove 3 bolts then carefully remove the complete assembly

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0188_zps357c1cd1.jpg

Remove the old clutch pedal, one big long bolt and push clutch back to lift out of the spring, you dont need to remove the spring but again just be careful around this area.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0189_zps076f4a77.jpg

Sudesh

21-11-2012, 02:36 PM

There is a metal bushing inside the pedal, so take that out

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0190_zpsf7929724.jpg

OLD AND NEW PADALS

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0192_zps6bdabe9c.jpg

Put the bushing back into the new pedal

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0193_zpsdfbfeb30.jpg

Install new pedal

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0194_zpsb550506a.jpg

Sudesh

21-11-2012, 02:37 PM

And the pretty much do everything in reverse.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0195_zps8d044945.jpg

Clutch stroke is then adjusted to NSX-R spec and bleed system.

nobby

21-11-2012, 07:39 PM

nice one ... looking forward to trying it out, hopefully not take too long to get to grips with it

Sudesh

24-11-2012, 08:26 PM

nice one ... looking forward to trying it out, hopefully not take too long to get to grips with it

You'll love it, I noticed the difference right away and your pedal feel is nicer, even my brother was looking at your car today and commented on the pedal clutch/pedal feel.

Lonestar

25-11-2012, 05:38 PM

Have read thru this whole tread over the last days and I must say you do very good work.
It is very inspiring to see all the great work you have done, have actualy made me change my mind regarding the plans I had for my car. Was planning for a +02 facelift(sideskirt, rear valence and rear lights) but are going to focus on making everything work perfect instead.
Could you please tell me the partnr for the clutchpedal, just installed a sos sports clutch with damper removal kit this summer and want the pedal to finish it off.
Thank you for all this great info and keep up the good work!

UnhuZ

27-11-2012, 11:42 AM

Sudesh... do you know what exactly needs to be customized to install this pedal on a LHD??

Sudesh

27-11-2012, 04:51 PM

Sudesh

27-11-2012, 04:53 PM

Kaz-kzukNA1

27-11-2012, 05:05 PM

Sudesh... do you know what exactly needs to be customized to install this pedal on a LHD??

Hi Nuno,

I'm sorry I don't.

I've never been in a LHD model or worked on one, and not likely to see a LHD NSX where Im based, so I don't know if it would fit, or what would be be needed if some kind of modification work had to be done to get the pedal to work on LHD.

Sorry not much help on this occasion.
For your reference, unless you are happy to cut, modify and weld the Type-R CL pedal, it won't fit on LHD model.
The offset of the pedal is simply won't allow you to install it on LHD model.

Also, I don't know the pushrod length/spec of CL master cyl is suitable for Type-R pedal adjustment as master cyl shape is different and sided between RHD and LHD model.

Kaz

Sudesh

28-11-2012, 09:23 AM

Some nice new bits arrived.

Genuine new NA2 NSX-R Battery bracket and bottom mounting plate along withe the NSX-R battery

JDM spec rear tail light.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0219_zps324948dd.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0221_zps5aa6b6ea.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSXPARTS/SAM_0222_zps6fc29a3f.jpg

Sudesh

28-11-2012, 05:34 PM

After a new DC header install on Andrews car, he had to replace an 02 sensors.

But after the install there was still some issues as the CHECK engine light was coming on.

Read the fault code which was displaying as the rear O2 sensor, which was the one that was replaced. I checked all the wiring etc as someone else done the header/02 install at the time, so I was just tracking back through everything.
Wiring looked ok, so I disconnect the sensor at the plug to read on the multimeter. The sensor was not showing the correct OHM, it was well below spec. The sensor was a low cost option from ebay, so at least not out pocket too much.

New NTK sensor was ordered and arrived very quickly, much more impress visually to look at than the cheaper one and also came with the 4pin grey OEM type plug; however with the NEW haeader I had to extend the existing wires slightly.

So I popped the cap over the O2 sensor and taped it up just to keep it clean.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0223_zps4b0e5e38.jpg

Stripped back the wires, cut and solder in the extension
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0224_zps2c7dbf6f.jpg

I then use 2 cores of heat shrink tubing to make sure its all nice and snug and safe.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0225_zpsbabe2572.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0226_zps43e54172.jpg

Sudesh

28-11-2012, 05:35 PM

Then basically repeat for all 4 wires, little time consuming but better that putting stress on a stretched cable, plus this way I was able to route this one back in its original clips.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0228_zps908858ee.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0229_zpse0060b74.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0230_zps880ee678.jpg

Lonestar

28-11-2012, 08:38 PM

Many thanks for the kind words and taking the time to go through my thread.

Ill pull get the part number from my NSX file when I get home and let you know.

I forgot that the NSX-R was only made for RHD, sorry to say mine is LHD so I can't use the clutch pedal.
Soo you don't have to find the partnr for me.

But I have a question for you.
Could you please tell why my batterylamp flashes at high rpms?

Sudesh

28-11-2012, 10:40 PM

Without seeing the car and doing some tests I would ave to say, first check the belts are tight and not slipping, but more that likely, the alternator is on the way out, voltage regulator and brushes possibly bad. It would be worth having it tested it and reconditioned.

I had a similar issue on an old rover coupe, which believe it or not, had a Honda engine! Anyway it was doing what you described. Starts off, the battery light would flash not too Often, Then gets more frequent over the weeks/months then eventually it will just stop working. I had the alternator reconditioned and it was fine after that.

Nick Graves

29-11-2012, 05:32 PM

Sudesh

29-11-2012, 05:40 PM

:D A Tomcat & not a P5B, obviously!

Regulator went on my X-1/9; the battery exploded when I downshifted to 3rd gear. Same place as an NSX and it went with a bit of a 'whump!' & a smell.

Sounds like possibly a knackered slip ring. Alternator exchange recommended.

Nah Nick, it was only a 1.6 Coupe I had, was only 17 at the time and on my R plates lol. Although I had the tomcat wheels and spoiler etc. it's one of those cars I always fancied again, would love the Tomcat in red, was very rare to see them in red, most were that dark blue color.

Battery exploding doesn't sound good, really bad if the acid gets on the paint or anything vital, smell is dreadful, rotten eggs comes to mind lol

Nick Graves

29-11-2012, 08:49 PM

That's the smell! Sounds like you've got the T-shirt...

The battery cover & tray contained the aceed and the fragments actually managed to start the engine again. Good ol' Magnetti Marelli!

soddy

01-12-2012, 12:24 AM

Sudesh

03-12-2012, 10:58 AM

good work sudesh, was the ebay o2 sensor a denso? i had to replace the one in the CAT on my rx8 and it was one.
so i got a bosch o2 sensor, the wiring is really long, so my mate had to cable tie it up a few loops lol.
at least they know to make longer wires.

Im not sure what make the first replacement 02 sensor was? I didnt purchase it or install that one. Denso is a good make and standard fit on the NSX.

Sudesh

03-12-2012, 11:05 AM

Just received yet another NSX in for some work over the weekend, so while I had a bit of free time on Sunday I just decided to remove the CCU as it was completely dead. I dont like to jump from one car to another and another, I always like to work on one car the whole way through, but as Andrews car is finished and the other one I have in is awaiting parts, I decided I would remove the CCU as this is simple for me.

I knew the capacitors had gone before I even removed it, due to a strong fishy smell, sounds weird but those that worked on the boards or come across this will know what I mean. Plus the system wouldn't power on at all.

So here are the pics of the many leaked capacitors,

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX-NH5468-KAISER/SAM_0255_zps62187a6a.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX-NH5468-KAISER/SAM_0256_zpscb544970.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX-NH5468-KAISER/SAM_0257_zps6d275b57.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX-NH5468-KAISER/SAM_0258_zpsb2fed713.jpg

Sudesh

03-12-2012, 11:07 AM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX-NH5468-KAISER/SAM_0259_zps89a57ad0.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX-NH5468-KAISER/SAM_0260_zps7bf8cfc7.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX-NH5468-KAISER/SAM_0261_zps794d92ae.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX-NH5468-KAISER/SAM_0262_zpsa57fc331.jpg

Sudesh

03-12-2012, 11:08 AM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX-NH5468-KAISER/SAM_0263_zpsacaaa59f.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX-NH5468-KAISER/SAM_0266_zps7be2ffd3.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX-NH5468-KAISER/SAM_0267_zpsf7d1a333.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX-NH5468-KAISER/SAM_0268_zpsb66ff73a.jpg

Nick Graves

03-12-2012, 11:38 AM

I'd have said burnt shellac smells more "insecty" than "fishy" but IKWYM!

Sudesh

05-12-2012, 11:38 AM

I'd have said burnt shellac smells more "insecty" than "fishy" but IKWYM!

Hi Nick,

Yeah that would be a fairly spot on analysis. I recall exactly what your saying/referring to based on a lamp in my parents house.

Their sealing is quite high and in order to change a bulb or dust out the lamp shaded, requires a really long step ladder which they dont have. Anyway I remember many years ago smelling the same smell in the house and only ever when this light was on the smell increased. So following day I hired out a set of step ladders and myself and my dad removed the lamp shade, well Im sure you can guess what kind of mess had gathered up over the years in there lol.

Cleaned out all the dead insects and the smell disappeared eventually.

Sudesh

05-12-2012, 12:05 PM

This was a bit of a long task, took a long time testing and figuring out before rushing into doing something that wasnt the problem.

Last time Andrews car was in, I noticed a coolant smell from the front of the car, but there was no sign of anything, heating was fine, temp needle sat exactly where it always did, and coolant level was spot on. But for some reason I could still smell coolant. When Andrew lifted the car I pointed this out to him and we both had a look at the time but again couldn't see a single drop anywhere. So I sent him on his way but told him to keep a close eye on the levels and always to check the front of the car.

Anyway wasn't too long before he noticed the smell again and this time it was followed by small drips and sometime very small pools of coolant along the top of the radiator. At this stage the car was away from me so we had to converse over the phone, and try and work out what was happening. Very hard to do without seeing the car but Andrew felt coolant may be coming from under the hose, and that the OEM hose clip wasn't tight enough. He didn't want to remove the Honda one as that would required some coolant loss and possible bleeding some air, so he purchased a standard hose clip, slipped that round and tightened it up.

This however didnt work as it seemed that the coolant would still appear, however it was only appearing under certain driving conditions and if the car was left switched off, it was fine! So next we thought it make be a small leek in the radiator that wasnt visible, but I just thought that seemed unlikely and it didnt worsen.

So he continued to drive the car and just be careful because he knew that car was coming back in for this recent work, and at this stage I would do the fault finding on the leek.

It was a tricky one and hard not to jump to blaming the radiator and as mentioned only appeared under certain driving style, but the leek eventually showed itself lol. It was actually weeping out of the lining of the hose itself! Basically along the ridge and through the threads at both the top and the bottom of the hose. The coolant smell was being caused by the bottom leek as it burned off on the pipe.

So this is where it was leaking, It would start weeping out of where the tread can be seen, if you look closely you can see small amounts green coolant color on the threads.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0251_zpsee1755e4.jpg

New hose ordered and installed and so far so good!

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/JDMYELLOW/SAM_0252_zps230c4138.jpg

Strange thing is, the hose that was removed was only a few years old.

I have another NSX in, that has the exact same problem, from the exact same hose and is allot worse. Ill show pics of that as it will better describe in photo form what I was seeing.

UnhuZ

05-12-2012, 04:13 PM

Sudesh,

you can't imagine my coolant nightmare... here is the order of events over a period of 2 years:

1 - It all started once in stop and go traffic, saw the temp gauge start to climb slowly past it's middle spot.
I immediatly pulled over and turned the car off. Checked the coolant level and tank was empty. Bought some drinking water
just to bring it to level. Everything was fine.

I ordered Silicon Venair hoses (6 big ones) from Dali and all of the other OEM ones (16 of them).

While i waited for them, i had always to fill the tank after a drive... but once, in a traffic jam, something serious captured my
full attention and after a while, when i looked to the tem gauge, it was slowly climbing but already at the red zone. Don't
really know why, but i blipped the throttle before i turned it off and to my surprise, the gauge came instantly to it's normal
middle position... after like 2 minutes it started to climb and with a throttle blip, it came right down... weird....led me to
believe that on top of a coolant leak, i had gauge/sensor problem (found out later that that was not the case).

2 - Hoses arrived and i replace them all and also replaced the tank to a new OEM....you can't imagine my surprise when i
found that the 2 big ones under the car (both), had a severe coolant leak through the hose lining (in it's thickness) on
both sides of BOTH hoses... Problem solved (so i thought)

3 - Coolant kept vanishing from the system but at a lower volume. Got the car on a lift and found a leak on one of the aluminium
pipes that go from under the car, behind the fuel tank and to the engine bay. Little green lines along that pipe, and a little green
salt at the leak spot showed me where the leak was and why: The square metal plate that is vertical, and between the fuel tank
and those 3 aluminium coolant pipes was touching the pipe and made a tiny hole in the pipe... i had to bent it a little to have some
space. I sourced some used pipe set (Hugabuga), tested them at pressure under water to be sure that had no leaks and replaced
them.... Problem solved (so i thought)

4 - Coolant kept vanishing from the system but the volume increased... i was like WTF ?!?!.... i searched and searched and found
that the front aluminium pipes (over the steering rack) showed dry traces of green coolant... i was in disbelief on how it was
possible that all the aluminium pipes were bad... i sourced new used ones (Hugabuga once again) and replace them..
....Problem solved (so i thought)

5 - Coolant kept vanishing from the system but the volume decreased....i was thinking "when does this stop ?!?"... i searched and
found that some OEM clamps on big hoses were allowing the coolant to exit between the hard pipes and the hoses... i sourced new
clamps (the screw type as you pictured above) but they would become a bit lose over time... i'm using my OEM ones again until
i can find some that keep themselves tight.... Problem not solved, but i was aware of it (so i thought)

6 - Coolant kept vanishing from the system but the volume slowly increased ... and pools of coolant started to appear in the floor
under the radiator.... to figure out where and why, i tried a different method this time: Use toilet paper arround all 4 clamps in the
2 front big hoses and all under the radiator.... let the car idle a bit with the radiator fan working to ensure the coolant would
circulate, always with an eye on the gauge so it doesn't climb.... turned the car off and started removing the toilet paper... the
hose ones were dry... from under the radiator, it came completely soaked in hot coolant...damn... got to find another radiator....
Found a used one on Prime's "Pay-it-forward" until i can afford a new aluminium one (Koyo or PWR)... installed it about 3 weeks ago.
At the same time i replaced the OEM headers with TopSpeed ones and as the headers were off, i replaced the oil pan gasket.
When me and my mechanic friend were cleaning and drying the surface to install the new oil pan gasket, 2 little green drops appeared
from INSIDE the block and hang there on the cleaned edge on the front cylinder head side...
... i immediatly thought "temp gauge on red = trashed HG"...
... and a compression test showed 5 cylinders with 200PSI and 1 with 185 PSI (the middle one in the front head) and harder to reach
185 than the others to reach 200.

7 - Bought a Block Test thing and just tested 3 days ago....the liquid turns almost yellow...so: "blown HG it is"

So... all this adventure with coolant leaks all over granted me with at least a blown HG, let's see if with all this luck i have, my block
or head is not warped or something...

Sorry for all this text...but i think is usefull so you guys know what CAN happen all over the coolant circuit.

Nuno

Sudesh

05-12-2012, 04:54 PM

Here are the pics from the other NSX, same problem as was on Andrews

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX-NH5468-KAISER/SAM_0280_zpsab40e777.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX-NH5468-KAISER/SAM_0281_zpsb747d990.jpg

soddy

05-12-2012, 08:24 PM

nobby

05-12-2012, 09:02 PM

for hoses on your car mate, you would likely be best going to your mazda people direct ... these are all honda hoses being purchased for the refresh. this appears to be a hose defect rather than coolant (re my car anyway), the other car is purely down to age

Sudesh

05-12-2012, 09:11 PM

wow that is weird, bad design or type of coolant?
do you find getting hoses pretty handy, as i have trouble getting them for my cars.
coolant levels went down but have been ok since topping up. turns out it was the hose into the engine from the dash, ie the heater and the factory clip similar
to the one in the pic above needing another clip (like the one andrew used) to tighten up and stop the slight drip.

i am wondering though has this ever happened to other car's hoses, ie are they made pretty much the same?

The hose in the pic [grey car] is just old and done, well past it's replacement time I would say, and the rest are probably not far behind. The coolant coming from the [grey car] hose, was doing so while the car was just sitting at mine [not driven] but sitting ideling.

As for the hose that was on Andrews, it may just have been a faulty one, can happen from time to time.

Sudesh

05-12-2012, 09:45 PM

soddy

05-12-2012, 09:46 PM

Sudesh

05-12-2012, 09:53 PM

yeah mine are probably about 20 years old lol. i rang the dealership and gave them the vin for my import but they never got back to me.
can you get the silicon hoses for an nsx? would they be more reliable?

no parts places seem to do the hoses, bar the ones you get in halfords, seem to be factory sourced part.

There are a few silicone hoses, but generally everyone sticks to the OEM as there are 23 hose to replace, the silicone ones either come as 8 [china brand I think] or from packages of 2 to 6 from the likes of Samco or Venair, but you'll pay allot more for just those few hose, than say the OEM coolant hose kit from the US.

nobby

31-01-2014, 07:31 PM

FAO forum admin

why has this thread been removed as a sticky?

apart from my car being heavily featured in it, there is also considerable amount of NSX information and helpful advice.
i would appreciate if this forum thread could be set up as a sticky again.

thanks

andrew

nobby

31-01-2014, 07:39 PM

Yeeeeaaaaahhhh!

Thanks Admin

:)

nobby

30-06-2014, 09:50 PM

Thought I would continue on with my car refresh and all the great work Sudesh has done to date.
No sense in me creating a build thread as he has done all the effort on here.

Anyways Got really fed up with the awful sound from the Bose system in the car ... It is woeful and the years gone by has made it worse. My bro recently got his gt86 worked on and it's immense but a pricey system put in and a lot of customisation. I want my car to retain OEM look so no special builds on A-pillars or things like that ... So went to a local car audio specialist to get advice and sort me out. A very strict brief was discussed and away he went to have a think on stuff to order and install

as you all know I already had replaced the head unit in my car due to the previous owner putting in some Sony single din unit in and was quite frankly threw in by the installer. Sudesh fixed all this up but the kit is simply not good enough. 4 years later I have had enough and bit the bullet to fix up.

Bose component trash pulled out and replaced with JL Audio stuff which includes

400/4 amplifier
6W3v3 subwoofer with custom box built and fitted to go into footwell as standard
C5-525x door speakers in custom enclosure with dynomat
high grade cables

the sound delivery and quality is night and day over original. Dynamics and power are in a different league and you need to be tone deaf or deaf not to hear the difference.

i know people like the Bose setup but seriously it is a pile of turd ... Well to my ears anyway. I now have 2 beautiful soundtracks

engine/exhaust noise
audio set up

those of you with any interest in hi-fi and decent sound do yourself a favour ...

EK4 hatchback

05-10-2014, 03:31 AM

Sudesh, really enjoy reading this thread. It is very informative, thanks!

nobby

12-10-2014, 01:49 PM

As you can see the car was brought up to a (http://reallymeansounds.com/forum/members/7754/) local detailer for some TLC prior to winter hibernation.

The eagle eyed among you will notice the rims have been changed. I was able to bag a set of ProDrive GC07 from Bas (thanks mate!) on here based on the recommendation of Sudesh. The wheels were refurbed and sprayed to a Honda OEM colour. I was not in the position to purchase new tyres for the rear to fit the new wider wheels, so unfortunately I have a slight tyre stretch look on the rear which I am not a fan of tbh but will get a proper new set when these have worn out. New lower profile tyres added upfront and I will need to raise the ride height up front as I am not happy with how it sits currently and not as forgiving on some roads due to current height. So will be looking for a full geo setup in 2015 to get all aspects of handling right

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Really like the look of these wheels on the car now :)

nobby

12-10-2014, 01:57 PM

few more pics prior to winter hibernation

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Then the update on the rear of my car. Thanks to the GB with Lotusolly etc.

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I need to get some wire mesh installed as they supplied a piece that was too small for the valance; However very happy with the new look and freshens up the rear and compliments Ary's exhaust setup :)

I also replaced the rear light units on the car. Thanks to Andy in Donnellys Ballymena for sourcing parts for me; also have the NSX-R centre tailight piece to install. Thanks to Kaz for sourcing for me

Have a few more bits n pieces to add to the car so as the NSX-R front undertray but these will unlikely see the light of day till 2015.

soddy

14-10-2014, 07:59 PM

looking good andrew, first i've seen the rear and makes some difference to the car's overall look, more modern. it'll look good with the nsx-r center taillight section to keep in with the rear's new look. just need something black on the front lol, maybe a new matching carbon fiber bonnet?

is that your brother's gt86 in the background as looks familar, a silver one passed me a few weeks back on the m12 off the m1 to armagh/dungannon roundabout.

nobby

15-10-2014, 06:24 PM

black carbon bonnets do not interest me!
yes thats the bro's car ... they are hilarious, class to drive
thanks for kind remarks

Senninha

15-10-2014, 06:34 PM

Very nice Andrew, clean and with mods that keep it OEM styled ... are you changing the bonnet? If not be careful with front end lift if you do install the undertrays without the vented bonnet, plus potential to run hotter as rad heat becomes enclosed ... really do like those wheels!

nobby

28-05-2015, 11:04 PM

I'll keep the thread going in Sudesh's absence; Car recently put through the NI MOT test as per pic. No issues with the car at all and emissions all well below recommended figures even with the de cat pipes installed
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A new addition to the number of genuine NSX-R parts being added to my car. This time it's the NA1 NSX-R centre tail light piece imported from Japan. Thanks to Kaz for sourcing it on my behalf. With the refreshed tail lights purchased last year, this is the full light cluster completed. Excuse the crappy pic but you get the idea.

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Prior to MOT I got a full geometry and suspension set up including corner weight set up and adjustment carried out by Pat @ http://www.mcbennettmotorsport.com (http://www.mcbennettmotorsport.com/component/content/?view=featured). Pat was highly recommended to me and I have to say it was money well spent and he is a top guy.

This was needed due to the wheel change carried out last year and the coilovers needed to be raised to compensate for the new wheel size. Since the set up the car feels a lot more planted, steering is more responsive and the ability to corner has been greatly enhanced; not that it was bad in the 1st place as we all know! But definitely much more sharper handling

A few recent pics of car taken by a friend (suspension set up complete) as of start of week. Will get more pics up over the course of updating this thread as a few more bits n bobs have been done to the car including the bits I ordered as part of the Downforce group buy

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Got the centre console repaired and refreshed as it had been showing its age and all the previous damage it has taken over the years. I went for a textured paint finish and i am really pleased with the look thats come back from the company that i trusted the work in. i also got the door sills repaired in the same manor as these had got badly marked and some deep scores over the years. will get pics up at a later date

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nobby

28-05-2015, 11:05 PM

centre console finished

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paulc

29-05-2015, 06:41 AM

Very nice mate, what stereo have you got fitted?? Was it a pain to fit?

Regards

Paul

nobby

29-05-2015, 08:26 AM

Thanks for kind words
As for the stereo it's been installed in the car since nearly the start!
you can check this refresh thread for when Sudesh installed it. The car had a single din installed on purchase and was poorly fitted. So I changed to a Pioneer double din with sat nav and parrot etc. I don't think it was too difficult; I purchased the cage from SOS

Sudesh

07-02-2016, 10:55 AM

Thanks you very kindly Andrew, your a very good friend.....And really big thanks to you also Paul.

To make my own update, and please bare with me everyone as I'm not at full health.

So hello to everyone!

I wanted to update this as its been a while. And I've received a few emails

It may take me some time to help people with various questions and parts etc.

In 2014 [i think] I fell into a coma over nite in bed.

The story is one that books could be written from; even close to the film the Bourne Supremacy. Basically I'm a young healthy man, don't drink or smoke age 38 [then] work hard "HUGE" passion for cars and restoration work etc. Anyway I head to my bed with my long life partner, giver her a kiss good nite and snuggle up tight for the nite.

5 Months later........ I wake up in hospital.........Got partial Memory loss, vision gone, can't talk, breath, walk, most of the normal functions gone. I couldn't hold cutlery right in my hands.

So what happened woul all say...........Well I took a very Very rare Extreme version of a brain malfunction called Encephalitis. The type of this condition I caught is so rare, that they still don't know what they are dealing with? The specialist here continue to speak to other specialists in UK and further afield regularly.

I'm in and out of hospital every so often still..... and on allot of medication. I'm currently on 29 tablets a day and that's been reduced to that number!! I used to have to jab myself with a steroid, plus take a build up fluid however that's now gone.

It's now been a while since I've been out, but still hard......I have an amazing Doctor that won't give up on the fight. I would give up quicker than him. These guys don't get enough recognition.

I still have huge memory loss, so bad I did believe my friend I owned a Diablo and other vehicles lol. my spelling is not good unless the computer system does it for me lol. It took me hours to remember how to login in here lol. All good there now. I can't write that great by hand yet, which is annoying if wanting to take a quick note or for me to create a new artist drawing of wiring looms and so forth.

Anyway I won't bore you Gentleman and Ladies any longer.

How has everyone been?

Sudesh

07-02-2016, 10:57 AM

Andrew your car is looking very nice! Next time you visit, bring that and not the big motor bike lol. Although I loved that and still wear that beautiful jacket.

Silver Surfer

07-02-2016, 11:42 AM

Hi Sudesh
Very pleased you are back on the forum and made slow but progressive recovery. I was very concern regarding your condition and I am sure your determination and the expert medical care has succeeded in getting to where you are now. Keep going with the physio ... You need to retrain your brain like the Terminator!
We miss your post !!
Can you remember that you promise us that you will attend one of the NSX meets in the UK... Make that another incentive to be driving again as you will get our full support.

Wish you speedy recovery...you managed to tell the Grim Reaper to F..off.... so you have many tasks more to do in your future !!!!

SS

Kaz-kzukNA1

07-02-2016, 11:59 AM

Hi, Sudesh.

Everyone who heard your condition several years ago were very worried so it’s so good to seeing you back on here. Glad you can now start writing again.

Wishing you steady recovery and at the same time we thank your partner, family, friend, doctor for their tireless challenge and not giving up.

Kaz

Sudesh

07-02-2016, 12:29 PM

Thank you my good friend, it was very nice to receive your messages on my phone when I was in the very bad condition...my partner read some out to me when I couldn't. Then great to read read when I could see right again. At the moment I'm having a bad case of double vision, but when I cover one eye it disappears so, I'm wearing an eye patch now lol. I look like captain jack sparrow.....lol

People please forgive me if my spelling laungae is bad as the amount of medication and lack of sleep from time to time ain't good. 2 days ago I had 3 hours sleep but for what ever reason I had plenty of energy? Spoke to my good doctor friend, he's now baffled by that lol. More for them to look into.

S.S thank you also for the kind welcome! Love the grim reaper part had a real good laugh at that. Goes to show you, he's always around the corner the fecker lol...... I was hoping to attend this years meet with Andrew as he kindly bought 2 tickets and offer me first choice as the co pilot, but when speaking to doctor, im not allowed to travel away from here at preset. I couldn't take the Diablo, wouldn't want to show you guys up lol......

I had still get seasures every so often where by I just go quiet, stay still, and stare into blankness. This is what I'm told by my family. I have no memory of it when I come out.. But the past couple of months have been real good to a med change.

Hi, Sudesh.

Everyone who heard your condition several years ago were very worried so it’s so good to seeing you back on here. Glad you can now start writing again.

Wishing you steady recovery and at the same time we thank your partner, family, friend, doctor for their tireless challenge and not giving up.

Kaz

Sudesh

07-02-2016, 01:46 PM

One of the worst things and very hurtful is...allot of people didn't believe of this, this is not something I would joking about or anyone for that matter. I don't think any any medical condition is a joke.

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Sudesh

07-02-2016, 01:48 PM

Problem Child

07-02-2016, 02:52 PM

That machine and 2 Others under the bed were keeping me alive, I now have a lovely war wound in my throat lol and 2 in my chest just above my heart where 2 metal rods were inserted with pins attached, no idea what they are for? Forgot to ask but going to at the next meting as one of the scars has a bump.

Hi Sudesh

I wasn't aware of your condition until I read your recent posts. I do know however that you will fight and beat this, and that you have many friends in the NSXCB thinking of you and wishing you well

All the best, Geoff

marknsx

07-02-2016, 02:57 PM

It gives perspective to life

marknsx

07-02-2016, 03:00 PM

i trust that you did the refresh yourself!

Sudesh

07-02-2016, 03:44 PM

Thanks guys for the kind words. Yes mark I do the Refresh myself.

Senninha

07-02-2016, 03:46 PM

Hi Sudesh,

No need to thank me for anything, we simply did what any friend would do. When Andrew called me (and we spoke lots in those early days/weeks/months) we simply decided to keep your news private and monitor your threads.

For those aware I'm sure many prayers were made ... Your underlying fitness, the love of your family and of course, the medical expertise that you have pushed to the limit, have all come together and you're back for many more years.

SS grim reaper comment says it all really, and yes, you did commit to an NSX meet so keep that focus and we all look forward to seeing up about really soon.

Warmest wishes to you and your family,

Paul

Sudesh

07-02-2016, 04:02 PM

Thanks Paul, would love to have made it to the meet this year, just such awful timing...But something to push forward too next year and hopefully get stronger.

To narrow it down even more, when we spoke to the head consultant of my case here, I took him to one side and ask him straight out what he thought. And basically he said, " Your walking death" I shouldn't be here. After hearing that, it really makes you thing....

For example, my son is 3 turning 4 soon. I have basically NO memory of him till I got out of the hospital. I don't remember his birth and so on.

My memory works ok for a period when I see photos or people sit and tell me things, then certain bits come back. I didn't remember any holidays I've had either. I still need to write most things down otherwise I won't remember, if I go shopping, I have to make sure family are there as I wouldn't be able to find my way back to where the car is parked because I usually forget that quickly!

It sure makes you think to get ALL your affairs in order.....

nobby

07-02-2016, 05:08 PM

great to see you back on here dude and giving everyone a heads up on your progress

sorry for not being in touch of late ... few things goin on here too

must get a catch up soon

Pride

07-02-2016, 05:19 PM

Hi Sudesh, you are truly a very valued member of this forum/club so welcome back. I'm certain you'll go from strength to strength and look forward to meeting you soon.
Well done.

lotusolly

07-02-2016, 06:25 PM

Hi Sudesh,

Like Geoff, I wasn't aware of your condition and the reason behind your recent absence from the forum, but would like to wish you a big welcome back and a full recovery.
Having had to face the fight with cancer a few years back I can agree that these kind of events certainly puts life into perspective but I am a big believer in the most important medication is the belief that you can beat these things and make it through, which you appear to have in abundance.
I hope your condition continues to improve and look forward to meeting you at that promised event when you are ready.

Best wishes and keep looking forward

Olly

Sudesh

07-02-2016, 06:34 PM

Thanks Andrew,

no need to apologise, as long as your up and running? i hope your ok? Give me a call anytime.

great to see you back on here dude and giving everyone a heads up on your progress

sorry for not being in touch of late ... few things goin on here too

must get a catch up soon

Sudesh

07-02-2016, 06:46 PM

Your right with everything you said. Changes the outlook on things.

I received very very happy news 4 days ago after my last MRI scan, which was in January. The doctors said they were pleased with the progress and that there were no changes since my last MRI. So I guess some good news is better than none. So I have an appointment again soon and maybe they will chat about reducing the 29 tablets.

Hi Sudesh,

Like Geoff, I wasn't aware of your condition and the reason behind your recent absence from the forum, but would like to wish you a big welcome back and a full recovery.
Having had to face the fight with cancer a few years back I can agree that these kind of events certainly puts life into perspective but I am a big believer in the most important medication is the belief that you can beat these things and make it through, which you appear to have in abundance.
I hope your condition continues to improve and look forward to meeting you at that promised event when you are ready.

Best wishes and keep looking forward

Olly