A11 NSX little grand tour....
What do you do if you've bought one of the lowest mileage NA1 manual NSXes earlier this year but not driven it? A car that has done less than 500 miles in the last 5 years? Pick it up from Plans Performance and take it on a 1000 mile whistle stop tour to Scotland and back, that's what😀
I'll be posting pics hopefully and updates. Currently waiting in Basel Mulhouse airport for the 7 am to Gatwick. I've even picked some alt Schule tunes....
Last edited by dobbiej; 26-09-2017 at 05:21 PM. Reason: Add cd choice pics
Good to see an NSX getting used! Wish I could use mine more often, but kids and work seem to be getting in the way!
By the way, no pic.
2005 NA2 NSX, Berlina Black with full red leather interior.
2016 NC1 NSX, Casino White Pearl with red semi-aniline leather and alcantara.
Trip to Plans, Gmund in Yorks and Richmond Hotel
Picked her up at Plans today, a bit nervous as it's been a while since I've driven one but all was good, controls tight, gears slick and engine free revving.
A couple of questions re the NSX stereo and apologies for having the audacity to muffle the engine:
1) Offside speaker not as loud as nearside- is that my hearing, intelligent Honda thinking or a duff speaker
2) can anyone see the radio / cd display in daylight with the side lights on?
Then popped into the dark side for a bit at Gmund. Finally at 5 got to The Kings Arms Richmond for a sleep and emergency beer
Off to Fort William tomorrow via the A66 and A82. Never done the 66..
Will try to post pics but it's a nightmare with iPad photos...
Assuming you have the balance control set to the central position, the sound levels should be equal from both speakers. Could be a sign of the head unit needing some attention to save it from eating itself - see Kaz's blog for more. Might be one of the in-door amplifiers or speakers - Kaz's blog has examples of what can be done.
Again, with regard to the stereo display, there are posts on here (I think from Kaz) about illumination levels and what can be done to improve the situation.
Enjoy the road trip!
Last edited by NZNick; 26-09-2017 at 11:54 PM.
December '99 GH-NA2 110 series - 6AS62 Type S in Monte Carlo Blue Pearl
Congrats on buying such a beautiful example, you won't be disappointed, in fact you've picked by far the fastest colour ever made so you should fully expect to get to your destination before you know it.Originally Posted by dobbiej
Picked her up at Plans today, a bit nervous as it's been a while since I've driven one but all was good, controls tight, gears slick and engine free revving.
A couple of questions re the NSX stereo and apologies for having the audacity to muffle the engine:
1) Offside speaker not as loud as nearside- is that my hearing, intelligent Honda thinking or a duff speaker
2) can anyone see the radio / cd display in daylight with the side lights on?
Then popped into the dark side for a bit at Gmund. Finally at 5 got to The Kings Arms Richmond for a sleep and emergency beer
Off to Fort William tomorrow via the A66 and A82. Never done the 66..
Will try to post pics but it's a nightmare with iPad photos...
1) I don't know if you're aware but each speaker has its own integrated amplifier and they are prone to faults in the way you describe so best to discuss with Graham while still under warranty, they can be fully serviced and overhauled if necessary.
2) This has always been a bug bear with me over the last 20 years, maybe time now to consider your first subtle upgrade, DRL's. 😎
Enjoy your adventure, your car has been patiently waiting 25 years for someone to lovingly stretch its legs. 👍😃
Pride.
1992 My beloved Red/Black manual NA1.😎
1992 Chevy Lumina apv Rockford Fosgate sound system demo van.🙉
2003 Hartge Mini Cooper S (2 x UK & 1 x European sound quality finals winner) 🏆
"The NSX's greatest victory was to WIN the 1995 Le Mans 24hr GT2 Class"
..............and guess what, it was a RED one but of course.
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+1. Really nice one.
If you install DRL on a very stock car take your time to choose the best shape of DRL to suit the stock front with fog lights. I've seen horrible looking DRLs fitted on nice NSXs looking like 'black shoes/white socks' (not here on the forum) you certainly don't want to duplicate.I'd hesitate with DRLs on a completely stock NSX but I have them too but mine is not stock anymore...A decade ago I've cut the illumination wires to the modules and installed a switch in between to control the illumination on my own. Also not everybodys cup of tea...
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Congrats.
Do you get low volume from the speaker all the time (tape (!), CD & radio) or just when you use the CD player?
The The - Infected - great album.
Oh and enjoy your new car!
2001 3.2 Circuit Blue Coupe with pop-ups!
"If you want to argue that The Best Car in the World is a supercar, go ahead. But there is only one that makes the grade. Only one that's built properly.
Gordon Murray knows.
Rowan Atkinson knows.
It's the Honda NSX."
(J. Clarkson)
My one big issue with the NSX - it is not possible to read the stereo, A/C or clock displays in daylight especially with sunshine and the lights on. There are mods that you can make to help with this but the standard setup assumes that if your lights are on it is dark so the displays are dimmed!Picked her up at Plans today, a bit nervous as it's been a while since I've driven one but all was good, controls tight, gears slick and engine free revving.
A couple of questions re the NSX stereo and apologies for having the audacity to muffle the engine:
1) Offside speaker not as loud as nearside- is that my hearing, intelligent Honda thinking or a duff speaker
2) can anyone see the radio / cd display in daylight with the side lights on?
Then popped into the dark side for a bit at Gmund. Finally at 5 got to The Kings Arms Richmond for a sleep and emergency beer
Off to Fort William tomorrow via the A66 and A82. Never done the 66..
Will try to post pics but it's a nightmare with iPad photos...
You have made an excellent choice and will not regret it - I'm into my 8th year of ownership and it is the best car choice I have ever made.
As to your Highland sojourn I have been all over this stunning region and know it very well. May I suggest that instead of the A82 which is infested with tourists even at this time of year you go a little further north and take the A890. This is the 75 mile road that runs north of Inverness through Garve across the wilds of the Highlands to Kyle of Lochalsh. A superb driving road, quiet even in mid-summer with superb scenery. Other than the eagles, you will have the road virtually to yourself. Yes, you will miss out on Loch Ness but it is only another loch.
Have a great trip (and if you are near Aberdeen, let me know).
David
1999 3.2 Manual NA2 Targa in Formula Red
Good idea - have fun with the new toy!
I have a stainless steel thing on my wrist, which solves the daytime clock problem. I guess the S2000 got me used to that, since the clock is still in a box somewhere in Tochigi.
The radio has a DAB convertor, so that display is irrelevant.
Though if I do wish to read the orangey bits, a brief hit of the 'day lamps' button on the console allows one to do so. Then turn the day lamps back on.
It's all relatively hassle-free, compared to modern cars with their bewildering displays of useless information.
Nick
“I find myself irresistibly attracted to cars that nobody else buys. The NSX is a classic of the genre because nobody buys it and yet it’s a fantastic car. It’s got a wonderful compactness and simplicity and unpretentiousness to it. Honda rudely continues to make them whether we like it or not, even though there can be no commercial logic in doing so — I thoroughly admire that.” Rowan Atkinson
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