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As it looks like I'll be doing a few bit to this one, I thought I'd start a build thread.
When I bought it:
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And soon after I added Rota Force in Bronze and fitted Bilstein/H&R Shocks/Springs
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Currently on the ramp having a good examination. Its' had lots of new parts (02 sensors, ABS sensors, bushes etc.) but front track rod ends could do with replacing so just ordered a new set.
Also making up some decat/test pipes. I had a pair of spare NSX CATs. Ordered some Honda decats so will chop the flange ends off the NSX decats to weld to the decats so I retain the hangers.
The finished decats.Quote:
Originally Posted by drmikey
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Fantastic pics - car and windmill look superb !!!
Lovely pics, what size boots are these Yokos?
Cheers Nick. Mill is nice - nearly as nice as your castle (Dunedin! - I stayed in there once!!)Quote:
Originally Posted by NZNick
255/35/18 and 215/40/17Quote:
Originally Posted by TheSebringOne
really look good in this colour, nsx's. even better with those alloys :)
Here is my castle - well actually more of a mini stately-home, but let's not split hairs....Quote:
Originally Posted by drmikey
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ok, so it's not actually mine, but down the road a bit.
Your NSX would look amazing on the forecourt in front of the steps....
When I get one, I'll get a photo from that exact location.
Yep I stayed there back in 2001 (well in the stables next door actually, but they were connected lol)Quote:
Originally Posted by NZNick
DrMikey,
Here?
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Your gorgeous Midnight Pearl NSX-T - what interior does it have - I'm assuming black, but not the later perforated leather? Photos would be great. What mileage is on the clock?
What's next on the build?
Ha..thats the place!! Wasnt quite so plush as the castle IIRC!!Quote:
Originally Posted by NZNick
Its black and has the non perforated seats. It has 130k but has been very well maintained and I will be undertaking all the major service items.
NSX-R spoiler and OEM front lip are the only two other mods planned at the moment.
In an effort to remove any excess electrics that could potentially fail, I removed the "factory fitted" Honda OEM alarm.
Of course, when I say factory fitted, it was clearly done at a UK dealer by an apprentice as the install was pretty poor.
Anyway, all gone now and I've refitted something a lot more suitable to prevent theft!
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I wholeheartedly concur with the foregoing*Quote:
Originally Posted by soddy
*I originally was more succinct, but Nucking Word Fanny told me it was too brief!
No, no; mine's the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by drmikey
It's like tin can telephones; if the string ain't stretched tight, the alarm don't work. Or else copper wire is too expensive for Hamilton & Palmer...
Have done a mega service over the last couple of days
Timing belt, tensioner, water pump, crank pulley.
Oil and filter, trans fluid change, coolant flush, new plugs
Compression check (210,210,215,210,215,210) - not bad eh!
Valve clearances (arms now ache!)
Well she's been dry stored over winter and I felt she needed a new clutch so decided to drop engine and give it a thorough clean and replace the sump (rusty) and a few seals. Belt, pump etc.. was done last year so no need for that. Oh and some nice refurbed valve covers.
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Is this one of the CAT D ones? The plate rings a bell, I could be wrong.
what brand of paint did you use for the valve cover ?
thanks
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Originally Posted by drmikey
Snowfoam ....
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Originally Posted by NSXR Spain
Its VHT Wrinkle Red but Paul @ SpoonerRestorations did them for me.
Looking very very good mikey those valve covers!
Thanks drmikey ,Quote:
Originally Posted by drmikey
I painted my valve covers with the same paint, VHT SP240 and after got into the oven for wrinkle paint.
This paint is a little clearer tone than the original intake manifold cover NSX-R 2002 is more purple for that reason I asked.
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Yes its a little lighter than the OEM red but its the best match by far.
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Originally Posted by NSXR Spain
Engine back in after clutch and flywheel change, seals, baffled sump, clearances, rocker cover refurb and general clean up. Now ready for summer!
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Looking good! :)
New android photo editting functioins are neat.
Last year from Switzerland
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That NSX has a great stance!
You know , I was just thinking the same , but if I spend any more on mine the mrs will defo have a sense of humour failure !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Senninha
its always wise not to share the level of investment on our 4-wheeled Mistress :)Quote:
Originally Posted by nsx60
so very true! :)
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Originally Posted by Senninha
Looks great. Best NSX colour, I think. :)
My Other Half's away at the moment. When she comes back I need to come clean about the second NSX and the Stratos... (Anyone got a room to let, just in case?)Quote:
Originally Posted by Senninha
lol. great time for visiting a friend you haven't seen in a while so you and the nsx can escape :)Quote:
Originally Posted by goldtop
Paging DrMikey
At long last, more than 6 years after our initial conversation, here is my NSX @ Larnach Castle:
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