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  1. The REAL nsxtasy

    Mileage.....Answers??

    The older a car gets, the more the market value is going to vary depending on condition, rather than model year or mileage. The condition of a 200K+ mile NSX can vary wildly, and this will have a big effect on the price he can get.
  2. The REAL nsxtasy

    interior cleaning question

    Re: interior cleaning Actually, Will Erickson is correct; that section of the FAQ only talks about leather, and doesn't give any advice at all about care for vinyl interior parts. Leather and vinyl have very different composition, and require different products for optimal care.
  3. The REAL nsxtasy

    Whats higher, NSX payment or Rent?

    ...which brings up another good reason for having equity in a home, and doing it before getting the car; it allows you to borrow money against that equity on a tax-deductible basis, which you can then use to buy the car. Thus the after-tax cost to you of the interest on the loan is almost...
  4. The REAL nsxtasy

    Whats higher, NSX payment or Rent?

    Exactly. Also, a two-seat sports car is a luxury item, no matter how you look at it; it's not just a matter of transportation, since it's more expensive to buy and maintain than many other cars on the market. If you haven't yet built up much net worth, it doesn't make sense to put what you...
  5. The REAL nsxtasy

    S2000 owner (first post)

    No, but most people - even tall folks - don't have a lot of problem with it. Until the last couple of months, when supplies have started to dry up with the anticipated discontinuation of the NSX after this model year, you could have bought a new NSX-T for $73-75K, which some folks did. For...
  6. The REAL nsxtasy

    Drag Race at NSXPO?

    Re: No time What about an extra 12 to 14 seconds? :D Just kidding...
  7. The REAL nsxtasy

    Best prices on synthetic oil? (Preferably Mobil 1)

    Six packs sell for just under $24 at Sam's Club, and they carry the NSX-recommended 10W30.
  8. The REAL nsxtasy

    Need Recommendation for Picture Editing Software

    What does the "LE version" mean? When I look at eBay, it looks like most of the versions of Photoshop sell for several hundred dollars. Photoshop Elements 2.0 lists for $99 new, sells for $59 at (of all places) walmart.com (although I was hoping to find something for less than that...) sells...
  9. The REAL nsxtasy

    NSXPO Late Registrations/Cancellations Policy

    The policies regarding late registration and cancellation are clearly explained in the event brochure and registration form. These items will be mailed in mid-July to all members of the NSX Club of America and to all NSX owners on Acura's database. By that time they will also be downloadable...
  10. The REAL nsxtasy

    interior cleaning question

    Hi Will, I don't like Armor-All much. It leaves an oily-looking, sticky gloss. I use Zymol Vinyl. It is designed specifically for vinyl, without formaldehyde*, and it leaves the finish with a satiny sheen, which is quite attractive. It is also very pleasant-smelling, as you can tell from...
  11. The REAL nsxtasy

    Mileage.....Answers??

    Certainly not before 200K. Brent's used nitrous, he had it rebuilt around 190K and if I recall correctly, it turned out that it was in such great shape that it was probably not necessary except for the peace of mind.
  12. The REAL nsxtasy

    Wheel/Track Tires?

    Okay... Just keep in mind that you could probably get a lot of money for them if you decide to sell them. Dali Racing sells a set of four new stock '02 wheels for $4005, and that's without tires. If your tires still have most of the tread on them, I bet you could get close to that much for...
  13. The REAL nsxtasy

    Rear tires

    Tire manufacturers specify the range of rim widths that a given tire model and size can be mounted on. This can be found on the tire manufacturer's website and/or that of vendors such as the Tire Rack. For example, if you look on the Tire Rack website for the Bridgestone S-03 tire, you can...
  14. The REAL nsxtasy

    1991 NSX Automatic (INPUT)

    Make sure it's one of the dealers that does a lot of NSX service work and thus is familiar with problems that may crop up on the NSX. That means Woodfield Acura in Hoffman Estates, Pauly Acura in Highland Park, or (if the car is located further north) Acura of Brookfield west of Milwaukee. An...
  15. The REAL nsxtasy

    Wheel/Track Tires?

    Track tires aren't necessarily any wider than regular street tires; they come in lots of different sizes. I think you really want to ask what size and model track tires (R compound tires) are available for the stock wheel sizes. Although I must say, if I had a '02-03 NSX, I wouldn't use those...
  16. The REAL nsxtasy

    Window molding NSX de-valuation

    No, many buyers will NOT buy a car with significant aftermarket mods such as you describe. Others will prefer them. But those are significant differences. I don't think an aftermarket windshield is the same thing at all; it doesn't affect performance or comfort or anything else significant...
  17. The REAL nsxtasy

    Need Recommendation for Picture Editing Software

    I'm interested in obtaining a copy of a picture editing software package and I'm looking for recommendations. Please consider my needs before making a recommendation. I don't need anything super fancy. I would like to do basic things like cropping photos, copying and pasting sections of one...
  18. The REAL nsxtasy

    Occupations

    My occupation is posting to NSXprime. The pay is lousy, but the people I hang out with are great! :D
  19. The REAL nsxtasy

    1999 Blue JH4NA2160XT000184

    Re: Maybe we should I think you mean defamation of character, not deformation. Although if your words have him tied up in knots, he could get deformed, so maybe it's deformation after all... :D
  20. The REAL nsxtasy

    CA VLF increase possibly today

    It's worth pointing out that state (and local) governments are having financial crises all across the country. Economic recession (which is pretty much everywhere) reduces incomes and therefore tax revenues, while increasing the demand for government services. To blame one person when the same...
  21. The REAL nsxtasy

    Here's my 10000th post!

    As you can see underneath my avatar, I started posting to NSXprime when the forums were first introduced, in February 2000. So the answer to your question is, 40 months, averaging 250 posts/month. Which mean that I should hit 20000 in late 2006. Incidentally, I started posting to the NSX...
  22. The REAL nsxtasy

    CA VLF increase possibly today

    Just curious - is the smog test fee something you pay for government testers? Or is that something you must do with a private mechanic? Here, the smog test is run by the state (Illinois EPA) and it's free. It's only required in the Chicago and St. Louis metro areas, not statewide.
  23. The REAL nsxtasy

    215 45 17 front ?

    Re: will it even FIT ?? That sounds quite possible. So there are at least two reasons not to use this size.
  24. The REAL nsxtasy

    Tire pressure question

    If the ride is too firm, lower the pressure 2 psi on each tire, and try it again. You can do that several times if you need to. Watch your tire wear. If your tires are wearing more along the edges of the tread than in the middle of the tread, then you lowered it too much.
  25. The REAL nsxtasy

    Noisy gearbox?

    :eek: Acura has a recommended maintenance schedule which is in your owner's manual. Each item has a mileage and time interval. They recommend that the transmission fluid be changed every 30,000 miles or every 2 years, whichever comes first. Even more so than mechanical parts, it's extremely...
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