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Zanardi #32

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Hey guys, figured I'd make a thread on Zanardi #32 since it has seen a huge transformation and gone through 3 owners in the past 6 years. #32 has seemingly come "full circle" starting in SoCal, getting heavily modified, and coming back to SoCal completely stock.

Alas-NSX picked it up in 2011 with 11k miles from the original owner whom had it registered in Orange County, where I currently live:
- http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/155056-Zanardi-32-has-arrived

DeHaldasWerth picked it up sometime in 2012 and started modding it, heavily:
- http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/168276-And-so-it-begins-the-Quest-for-200-in-an-NSX

I picked it up earlier this year from SOS with 21k miles on the clock. The mods were extensive: SOS super charger, StopTech BBK, Pro Drive wheels, SOS Enduralite exhaust, 02+ tail lights, KWV3 Suspension, NSX-R chassis bars, DF rear wing, and a few other goodies. It came with all stock parts down to the last nut and bolt. All the modified parts were completely reversible and I had Chris from SOS swap out the super charger for the original components.

I have to say, the car is in amazing condition. Some previous owner covered the entire front end in a clear bra. Car has zero dings, and the interior is in immaculate condition. The only thing that is missing and I wish I had was the window sticker :(. Also, I have to give a big shoutout to Chris. As always, top-notch guy who went above and beyond in facilitating the deal.

In the shop, prepping for pickup:

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On a trailer, going home to SoCal:

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Removing the BBK. I was sure to replace the original dust covers that were cut to make room for the BBK. This involved removing the hub assembly!

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Removing the Enduralite:

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Downforce wing was removed, luckily the previous owner didn't cut the harness:

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The radiator cover was cut for the NSX-R front chassis bar, bought a new one and re-installed:

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Back to stock, except for the KWV3. Pictured with Zanardi #7 in the back, which I sold.

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Adding an OEM engine cover from Japan, does this count as a modification?

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Met up with the new NSX at Highway Earth in Beverly Hills:

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She was having a misfire, so I took it in to Ramon @ Niguel Motors for some maintenance. All ignition coils were replaced, new spark plugs, and new CV boot along with an oil change:

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I also asked Ramon to swap out the KWV3 for the stock Zanardi suspension (Alas-NSX's post says that he wasn't sure if the Zanardi suspension was kept intact, I verified it. Still there! :)). Also, excuse the messy garage, just moved into a new house and haven't had time to clean it. Also need to move the Imola in.

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That's it for now, thanks for looking!
 
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I support this de-build, but I don't think I could have done it myself. That thing looked amazing with the mods.
What state did number 7 go to?
 
I support this de-build, but I don't think I could have done it myself. That thing looked amazing with the mods.
What state did number 7 go to?

Yes, I agree the mods were very tasteful but something about a bone stock Zanardi always gets me. Zanardi #7 went to Texas!
 
Sell me your old brakes!:biggrin:
Plus those prod rive wheels were awesome!
 
Nice thread, I would have keep the Zanardi all modded and restored back to stock if/when you plan on selling it. That, IMO of course, would have been one the most amazing "drivers cars" ever created.
 
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