91 NSX Rejuvenation build

Well I figure its about time a put together a thread for the NSX. I have nothing crazy planed for her other then some well deserved mechanical and cosmetic maintenence and maybe a few bolt on.

As soon as I picked up the car the paint looked horrible. So I knew it needed to go to Envious Finishes to get a 3 step. Plus it worked out that the detail was auctioned off from the Stance East meet.











After the detail it was off to Acura for her 90k maintenence which consisted of a new timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, valve adjustment, coolent flush, tranny flush, and brake flush. I also had the Alternator. and AC belts changed.









Next up is to just drive it for the summer and enjoy it. I still have a couple leaks that have to get looked at and am also looking for a front OEM lip and OEM wheels.

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06_typeS said:

I also had the PS and AC belts changed.

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I hope they didn't charge you parts and labor on a PS belt as you don't have one, it's an electric unit. :wink:

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clr1024 said:

I hope they didn't charge you parts and labor on a PS belt as you don't have one, it's an electric unit. :wink:

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It's a 91, it doesn't exist period. :wink:

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Hahaha, typo. Alternator and AC belts.

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e.pie said:

It's a 91, it doesn't exist period. :wink:

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I was going to say that, but then thought, don't the auto's all have power steering?

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Bit of an update. Since getting the maintanence done the car has been running really good. The speedometer was going wonky so I replace the sensor which took care of the problem.

I also replaced the monstrosity of an antenna that came on the car. When the radio was on it must have reached upwards to 6 feet. I replaced it with a stubby.



Then I was preparing her for her first long distance trek to Boston. She ran pretty good other then swaying all over the road. Every rut in the road the car wanted to follow. So we jacked her up and figured out the problem was a bad front left side outter tie rod end and left rear outter ball joint.









And after 1500+kms this is how she looked once she got to sleep for the night.



So the car once again sits up on jack stands and awaits removal and the send off of the knuckle to get a new ball joint installed. Acura doesnt just sell a ball joint, you have to replace the whole knucle/ball joint assembly.


So since the car is up on jack stands





I decided to change up the wheels a bit. About 10 coats of plastidip later and this is the result.









And here was one taken from DT Fredericton. One of my favorites so far for sure.

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I would use the glossifier plastidip on the wheels( 3 - 4 coats)

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I'm a fan of the flat look.

Bit of an update. Car is now parked for a long 6 months of hibernation. I replaced the rear wheel bearing, removed the front tie rod end and rear control arm end and ordered up their replacments. Although I am having a bitch of a time getting that metal spacer off the front tie rod end.

I did get to snap some photos with the wheels plastidipped.









A little instagram photo editing magic.



So over the next 5 months I plan of getting the front bumper repainted and picking up a set of BC Racing coilovers.

Any luck w/ the lip? Your car looked like mine when i first got it, looked higher than everyone elses till someone told me my front lip was missing. I picked one up and installed it meself (I know that doesnt say much) for ~$100

Lamini said:

Any luck w/ the lip? Your car looked like mine when i first got it, looked higher than everyone elses till someone told me my front lip was missing. I picked one up and installed it meself (I know that doesnt say much) for ~$100

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Actually I installed my lip yesterday, OEM lip. HAd to go out to Napa and pick up some mounting hardware, but I only had to pay for shipping for the lip. Ill post a pic up soon.

I like the original color wheels better on you car :wink:. Nice rejuvenation by the way..

Small little update. I decided to plstidip my old yellow/white faded coolent tank. I also removed the interior paneling and cleaned it up a bit.














Front lip installed

That front lip is looking fresh!

Bit of an update. Decided to redo the brakes as they were chipping, dirty and looked horrible. The PO just spray painted everywhere and there is so much overspray on just about every component in teh wheel well. I feel they turned out "alright" Ill keep them as is for a bit. I may repaint them back to red eventually. On with the pics.





Aftter a few coats of Aircraft paint stripper.















Ive decided to not go ahead with the coilovers yet and upgrade my rotors, pads, fluid, and SS lines.

Wow those calipers look great

Dynamic-uzed-auto said:

Wow those calipers look great

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Thanks a lot.

Bit of an update.

I received my Brake Master Cylinder from A.S. Motorsport and my Brake upgrade from Machine-Motorsports last week. PowerSlot Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, ATE Blue Fluid. I also ordered up a set of Stainless Steel lines off of Ebay.

I also ordered BuddyClub's Race Spec Coilover system. I will post pics of those once they arrive on Tuesday.

On with the pics.











I decided that I didnt like the calipers in black, so I started all over again and repainted them red. Im much happier now.

Pics of the coils as promised. The quality seem great. Only problem is that the instructions are in Japenease.

Nice refresh so far!

Got everything in and hooked up...... for the most part. The front coils are giving me some troubles. They are super close to the control arms. Im hoping after the car is lowered then they will clear with more room.

On with the pics.

Update. Took the car for its first drive of the year. All of 500 meters or so. We got the suspension installed on the car, however its not dialed in yet. Next is hopefully new wheels and tires, and have a good 4 months of driving before the big move. to Germany

On with a few pics.

Like the new ride height. Its looking pretty good.

Bit of a small update.
After a lot of research there are not a lot of tire options remaining in NSX sizes (without setting off ABS/TCS lights). I have decided to just purchase a set of front tires for the time being, seeing how my rears are still in great shape. I went with the Yokohama S. Drives. I read some great reviews and seeing how they are fairly priced I decided to pick them up. They also make the size I want for the rear 265/35/18, so that will be good for when its time to order rears.
I also picked up a new right side front tie rod end and a set of 25mm spacers to hold me off until my rims reach state side for me to purchase. I decided to go with Enkei's new release for 2013. The Kojin in 17x8 +35, and 18x9.5 +30.
That's it for now. Hopefully inspection early next week and I'll be driving it once the snow all melts up.

Added the 25mm spacers in the rear and 15mm spacers in the front last night. Also installed the new tie rod end. Just waiting for the alignment tomorrow and then shes ready for SpeedSport and summer.

I still think the rear has to come down a bit and maybe the front end up a bit.

Pics!

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