New forum member, introducing :)

[Dimer]

Hello,

My name is Dimer. I'm 25 years old and I'm from Amsterdam.

Maybe some of you know this car. My dad, Gerard van Santen used to race it in the European NSX Trophee.

I used to go along with him to every race. To Germany, France, Belgium, Italy and so on.

Like my dad, I am very passionate about Honda and in particular the NSX. My dad thought it was time for me to enjoy the NSX. This car is very special to me and my family. I am very honored that I can drive this incredible Honda!!

Before the NSX I drove a Honda Civic Type-R (EP3), Honda Civic VTi (EG6) and a Honda Jazz (Fit). My daily drive now is a Nissan Qashqai.

Just like my dad, I'm always looking to further perfect the car and adjust it to my preferences and wishes. Not everyone may agree with the mods or like the aggressive look of the widebody. But then again, not everyone will drive it.

This is the car at the moment:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2540/4011285947_791bd14ef2_o.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2644/4011286155_e4611b57a6_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2499/4012052484_95689ce206_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2562/4011286361_9824fbe134_o.jpg



Speclist:


Engine

V6 3.0 liter
Comptech Supercharger
Gruppe M carbon/kevlar intake
Downforce intake scoop
Super Taitec C3 Model 2 exhaust
Comptech headers
Comptech testpipes
Comptech fuel pressure regulator
NSX-R final gears
Exedy ceramic clutch

373 whp @ 6300 rpm
367 Nm @ 7500 rpm

Exterior

Taitec JGTC 2000 front
Taitec JGTC 2000 rear fenders
Taitec GT500 carbon wing
Downforce carbon decklid spoiler
Yokota JGTC front fenders
Marga Hills sideskirts
Gruppe M carbon sidevent
Downforce carbon diffuser (taitec design)
Downforce carbon license plate bezel

Suspension

Tein RA suspension
Dali racing race swaybars front
Dali racing race swaybars rear

Wheels and Brakes

Technomagnesio 17/18
OZ Superleggera 18/18
Toyo R888 en Bridgestone tires
Porsche GT2 front calipers
Brembo discs
Movit steel brakelines

Interior

Sparco EvoII seats
Sabelt 4 point belts
Sparco pedals
Momo steering wheel
Zanardi shift knob


After my dad crashed, he put me in 'charge' of the styling. So I selected the widebody. But imo it wasn't finished yet. Now I've got the opportunity finish the car.

The seat cover are damaged, so I will most probably going to replace them for red Sparco's

This Sunday I will pick up my car after it has been in hibernation for three months. I will make some pictures and post a video.

I just got a new diffuser and exhaust installed!

[simonprelude]

Hello Dimer, I may well have met you then either at Spa at the time of the accident or at Gaydon the following year.

[Sudesh]

Hi and welcome! Nice first post/introduction. Very nice NSX! Any interior pics?

[eclipse1501]

Congratulations Dimer, very nice photos of a very nice car. How lucky you are to have such interesting family history in your hands

[WhyOne?]

Hi Dimmer, thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself, you are most welcome here.

Great looking car with a fantastic history - I look forward to hearing more about your plans for the car.

:)

(You are pretty handy with a camera too - nice photos!)

[Rash]

Hi and welcome - WOW what lovely looking NSX.. What sort of costs are involved to purchase a similar bodykit..??

Thanks

[havoc]

Not always keen on the wide-body kits but that one actually works rather well! Nice choice...

Anyway, welcome from me, keep the info and pics coming!

[Dimer]

Thanks for the warm welcome! :)

I can't wait to pick it up tomorrow. I will also make some interior pics.

@ Rash: The full kit is approximately EUR 5.000,- ex shipping, VAT, paint, fitment etc.

Should anyone be interested in a kit like this, shoot me a pm and maybe I can help. I've got good contacts with Taitec and Downforce ;)

[TheSebringOne]

Welcome Dimer. Same here about body modifications or kits, but it works very well and the car looks great and shiny. I also like the black wheels and red paint work combo. Its great to hear that the car has a long history and also with father/son relationship. :)

[amo]

hi mate and welcome car looks very nice got to have a wide body standard is ok for the old people on here mmmmmmmm

thx amo

[SILVER BULLET]

hi mate and welcome car looks very nice got to have a wide body standard is ok for the old people on here mmmmmmmm

thx amo

Amo, Iv'e just gone off you :laugh:. Welcome to the forum Dimer, that is a great looking car:cool:, looks like Amo has got some serious competition there !!!!mmmmmmmm.

Dimer, it would be rather nice if you could get over to Japfest in May,

Cheers,

Ian

[forumadmin]

Ha ha Amo,

The difference between Gerard's/Dimer's car and yours is that theirs gets raced on real tracks, rather than cruised around London.:laugh:

[markc]

hi mate and welcome car looks very nice got to have a wide body standard is ok for the old people on here mmmmmmmm

thx amo

With age comes wisdom and taste ;)


Ha ha Amo,

The difference between Gerard's/Dimer's car and yours is that theirs gets raced on real tracks, rather than cruised around London.:laugh:

... and the skills to drive in directions other than a straight line :)

Cheers

Mark

[AR]

With age comes wisdom and taste ;)



... and the skills to drive in directions other than a straight line :)

Cheers

Mark

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/funny-pictures-you-are-jealous-of-tails.jpg

[JQD84983]

Welcome Dimer.

I am also a bit wary of the wide body kits but I have to say yours looks great.

Welcome

[amo]

lol all the old pensioners im sorry lol lol really lol
btw london is great chasing ppl but only at 30mph never go faster then that lol

thx amo

[Dimer]

Hey Amo,

I've seen your car, I looks great!!

Is it the Downforce kit with Taitec bumper?

I really want the Taitec canards, but they are discontinued...

Today I mounted the Taitec diffuser and Super Taitec exhaust. It looks and sounds great. The exhaust needs some adjustments. It is sitting a bit to low now.

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/dimert/_MG_4017.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/dimert/_MG_4023.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/dimert/_MG_4024.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/dimert/_MG_4025.jpg

yes.. my license plate is ducktaped, I will get it fixes asap

[Dimer]

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/dimert/_MG_4026.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/dimert/_MG_4032.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/dimert/_MG_4038.jpg

[Papalazarou]

So what goes in the gap between the bumper and the diffuser?


Cheers, James.

[jaytip]

So what goes in the gap between the bumper and the diffuser?


Cheers, James.
Nothing!!!

[Papalazarou]

Nothing!!!


Really? The rest of the car's great, but the back end looks like there's something missing.




Cheers,


James.

[jaytip]

Really? The rest of the car's great, but the back end looks like there's something missing.




Cheers,


James.

That's why i don't like these diffusers.They look incomplete.

[amo]

Really? The rest of the car's great, but the back end looks like there's something missing.




Cheers,


James.

listen old man u got something missing in your head me not complain
lol

thx amo

[markc]

Really? The rest of the car's great, but the back end looks like there's something missing.

Cheers,

James.

I'm not fan of these fat cars but this one looks better than most, however the gap between the diffuser and upper bumper let the rear end down. The gap will also prevent the diffuser from working as it should.

There must be a way to adapt (cut up) a standard lower bumper to fill that void and finish off the look.

Cheers

Mark

[Dimer]

I'm working on the gap ;)

Here are a few pics I shot today

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/dimert/Honda/NSX/_MG_4136.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/dimert/Honda/NSX/_MG_4134.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/dimert/Honda/NSX/_MG_4130.jpg

[Dimer]

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/dimert/Honda/NSX/_MG_4128.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/dimert/Honda/NSX/_MG_4120.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/dimert/Honda/NSX/_MG_4118.jpg

[Boomin33]

really like your NSX... Very nice job. You are very lucky to have such a cool father. Treat that car nice and keep her out of trouble!

[dan the man]

That car looks so good!!!

[Dimer]

Friday night I went to a friend, but when I wanted to start the car to drive home, nothing happened. I heard the starter, but it sounded like it was loose. We pushed the car and it fired up immediately. When I came home, I checked the engine and the starter was completely loose. We took it off and one bolt was gone and the other side was cracked...

The starter:

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/dimert/starter.jpg

Anyway.. this is how the car looks now:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4435089964_162c4b5225_o.jpg