Standardising my NSX

[Kevin]

In a departure from the usual posts here, and definately a u-turn from my usual posts, here is an update on the 'standardisation' of my car.

The foglights have been re-fitted. The racing seats and harnesses have come out, to be replaced by the standard seats. The blanking plate from the centre console has gone, and the stereo refitted.

The aircon pipes have all been refitted, and the new compressor installed. I have to wait until a new valve has been delivered, and then I can get the system regassed. Refitting the pipes and pump took the best part of a few days. The radiator had to come out, and the coolant has been replaced.

Future work includes replacing the centre console with an uncut one. I'll also replace the spare wheel, and maybe refit the standard battery (if it still works) for Le Mans, so I don't get stuck with a flat tyre or battery. I don't know what to do with the rear valance. I don't really have time to make a new one to fit around the exhaust properly, I could fit the standard exhaust and a new valance that I have instead.

Of course the car still isn't completely standard. It still has the huge brakes, the track suspension (new Comptech Pro kit waiting to go on), and the exhaust. The low ratio gearbox is still there and provides lots of fun. The stereo does not have the dodgy BOSE amps. The headunit feeds into a proper amp, and replacement speakers, and it works fine.

So it's standard but a bit more fun. At least now everything that should be working is working which is nice too.