Recent content by nbuch001

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You're absolutely right. I realize I wasn't as clear as could be on the specific details you mentioned. I didn't mean to say that new registrations didn't need smog certification just that the renewal for me was exempt as well as in other various counties. Nick

Request sent! Nick

You guys all looked good on the road!!!! Passed everybody going the opposite direction while on a ride with some friends heading down from Julian on my Aprilia. Very impressive sight to see all those NSXs! Nick

I run DC headers (new type, no flex pipe) $900 brand new. That is connected to Dali test pipes which were I believe $150 new. Moving on to the exhaust I have a Pride V1. Can't remember how much but it was less than a grand. With that set up the butt dyno reads much higher than stock so I am...

Blythe CA does not require smog. Never has. I don't live there but I do however run DC headers, test pipes and pride V1. Every year when my registration comes in...smog exempt. The caveat is you cannot have a PO Box. Also, all out of state cars coming in for first time registration must...

Just register in city that doesn't require smog...done deal. Most people don't know that it isn't a state wide requirement.

Well I am back off the list. Guess I am doing something Sunday for brother's bday. Thanks again for the invite. Nick

Ramon at Niguel Motors. He will shoot you straight. He has been a great asset to me with my NSX ownership. There may be others such as Autowave but I have never had an issue with Ramon and he has done extensive maintenace on my car. He will not overcharge you either. Simple way of proving...

Few other things I would check for myself. Then again I am a stickler for maintenance. CV boots: look for grease flung around in the wheels or around the axel or boots. If there is either he didn't clean it off the last time the boots were replaced or there is a hole in them or possible the...

I'm in as well! Nick

I'd recommend Ramon at Niguel Motors as well. Top notch, very reasonable prices and attention to detail is extremely good. He always leaves my car on the lift so I can go over the car with him as well. Always a pleasure doing business with him. That being said Robert, who uses the handle...

Yeah live and learn. I had spent about 5-6 grand 5 months before my first snap ring failure on having the engine dropped, every seal replaced except for head gaskets. Meaning even having all cam seals replaced, all hoses, harmonic balancer belts, WP, axel boots, etc etc etc. You name it, I...

Problem solved, it was a snap ring failure. My brand new rebuilt SOS tranny came in and it was swapped out in around 4 hours. Ramon is a beast at this stuff considering his ability to do the work with the constant intrusion of phone calls. I went to pick up the car and he still had the old...

This seems like a regular occurence in the Inland Empire in CA. People are ALWAYS trying to F with me everywhere. It's just rediculous. Even these people that purhcase these new little turbo Hyundais to KIA owners that think some how they have graduated to the level of speed racer because...