Recent content by Mark Galarneau

JoeSchmoe, I didn't shop around, so only know this place, but they were very accommodating. I had to smog my 91 NSX a few months ago. The first time I tested it here it failed. They had no idea why since I have so few miles on my car and always service it. they actually felt really bad for me...

Romeo, TR is waiting for you! What was your friend's name, the one who had the RM exhaust (not sure if he had headers) -- has he had any problems smogging it? Question for everyone -- so is it the headers more than the exhaust that screw up the smog? If so, I'll keep the exhaust and lose the...

Thanks everyone. I didn't fail the visual inspection, I failed the emissions test. This is the only part I failed however: NO (PPM) -- at 25mph the Max. is 724, mine was 879. All the other results passed (HC, CO). So... I had not driven the car much at all, maybe 5 minutes at low speed before...

I just love good old California. I live in the Palo Alto area of CA. Got a '91 with RM headers and exhaust -- other than that, the engine is bone stock. I'm the original owner and the car has extremely low miles and had a major tune-up, timing belt, etc. done just one year ago. Need to smog it...

Hey Spartan2-3, Sorry, but I've been going nuts at work and haven't had much time. Anyway, the new Teins are really great. I haven't spent too much time trying different settings so far, but I think I might have to. It's set in the middle right now and makes for a really bumpy ride! We took it...

Hello again. One last story to describe a little about what it was like to own one of the very first NSXs on the road. You really had to be there to appreciate it, but I'll try and capture the scene the best I can. It took me almost a month after purchasing the car before I was ready to drive...

Well believe it or not, my purchasing experience was just beginning (ugh!). So the punk salesboy (as opposed to "salesMAN") took me over to his low-man-on-the-pole type desk. You've seen the type -- the small, portable desk that's in the corner of the room as if it was just placed there a few...

--- Why didn't you go back and buy the $95K one? just wondering --- Well, remember, I had just told them "where to stick it". And even though it cost me $4K more, I didn't want to give them the business. Yeah I know, not logical, purely emotional.

Oooops, I must be getting old. My vin number is ...000345! Mark

I too am an original 1991 owner purchased brand spankin' new (actually bought Sept 1990). Vin number...000365. Still have it! But don't drive it enough whatsoever. Wonderful car overall. A few stories from the past: Back then you had to put down a $10K deposit to get "in line". They would...

Can anyone tell me who manufactures the front end and side skirts and/or where to buy them? I've never seen that front end before. Love it.

Proto, Yes, more pics please! I really like the front bumper and side skirts. What's the name of the manufacturer? I haven't seen that front before. Nice car. Mark

Thanks everyone! I have an appointment at Hilltop. From what I was quoted, you sure can't beat Don's prices. And yes Romeo, there's truth to the old adages: "ignorance is bliss!" and "what you don't know won't hurt you!" By the way Romeo, if you ever are in the area again, or even half-way, let...

Thanks insx and Larry. I live in the Palo Alto area so I'm trying to stay between SF and San Jose. Roseville is 2 hours away. insx: have you had service done at Hilltop? Was it done right the first time. Did Don make sure he looked out for things you might not have come in for? Did he do the...

Anyone in the SF Bay Area have a GREAT, TRUSTWORTHY recommendation for a local service guy? I need timing belt, water pump, etc. etc. I've heard of Don at Hilltop Auto Service, and I've done a few minimal things with Stevens Creek Acura. But this is big stuff and I need someone who is...