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  1. Alignment Service 03

    by , 04-10-2011 at 10:09 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)



    Initially, I adjusted the tyre pressure during the recent Indian summer so had to re-adjust it again this morning before visiting the alignment place.


    The fuel level was just about half tank and bounced the car several times to settle the bushes.






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    Checked the SAI figure and then started the adjustment.

    Considering the driving condition, I normally ...
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  2. Bose Speaker AMP Service 02

    by , 03-10-2011 at 11:37 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)






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    Replaced the capacitors, quick check and then applied conformal coating on both boards.

    Normally, I test the refurbished AMP with MP3 player for more than 2Hrs but today, I must put everything back in place as I already booked this NSX in for the alignment service tomorrow.









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    So, tested them ...
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  3. Bose Speaker AMP Service 01

    by , 01-10-2011 at 11:21 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)




    Before start removing the AMPs, carried out quick check and confirmed that all of the AMPs/speakers were still operating.


    Started to remove the speaker boxes at the left door and at the passenger foot well area.







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    At the left door, one of the triangle interior trim at the top forward section was already damaged and actually glued into the fixing ...
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  4. Eng Oil & Filter

    by , 01-10-2011 at 11:20 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)



    Nothing special here and just writing this to update the owner and also keeping the service record on the log book in the form of Photo CD.







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    So, after the test driving session, drained the Eng oil and then extracted further 400cc from the top using the vacuum extractor.



    Without this procedure, old oil will be left inside the engine due to its layout. ...
  5. Test Driving session

    by , 30-09-2011 at 11:35 PM (Today at Atelier Kaz - ex-Honda R&D, F1, Indy/CART engineer)




    I normally prefer to turn the side lights or even the headlights On while driving owner’s NSX but with this one, I found that the right side dip beam bulb was dead.

    Therefore, decided to take just a short test driving session today.


    Will ask the owner on what he wants me to do with the light bulbs....



    Activated the ABS several times while the tyre was cold and the ABS pump only kicked in after exercising ...