Just Took Ownership of JH4NA1154PT000092

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Hey everyone, I'm new to the community but can't wait to pick your brains and contribute to the wealth of knowledge on NSXPrime. I recently picked up a 1993 NA1/5spd in Berlina Black on Black with 74k miles from a gentleman in Pennsylvania. The car came with absolutely no service records, but from what I can tell I am the fourth person to own this car, so I cross my fingers somebody here can help me locate some records. I've inspected the vehicle and other than minor front bumper damage which was crappily repaired, the car appears to be pretty solid and drives excellent. Anybody out there know anything about this car?

Upon receiving the car, I have already:
  • flushed the oil and swapped for Royal Purple,
  • flushed the transmission and did the Delco MTF cocktail,
  • Pulled vacuum on the AC over night and recharged the system,
  • swapped the OG 5 spoke wheels for 2nd gen 7-spokes
  • Installed front bumper lower lip which was MIA upon arrival,
  • Did a Wally World exhaust tip swap (will eventually redo the whole exhaust system but just couldn't stand the oval OE tips)
  • Ceramic coated the Painted the OE brake calipers and highlighted the "NSX"

Still have so much to do, but next on the list for peace of mind, i will be having the TB/WP done as I don't believe it has ever been touched.
 

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Welcome and congratulations. That's a good looking car.
 
Some more pics of my new project:

Upon arrival from a long journey across the USA:
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welcome congrats ...where in Pa was the car from?
 
A few updates on the car since picking it up:

Swapped out the space ship style exhaust tips for something a little nicer looking
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Adjusted the headlights, broke the adjuster, cursed like a sailor then came up with a creative solution to mend the issue. Lights now open and close beautifully.
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Removed peeling and purple 20+ year-old tint and had rear engine hatch and door glass tinted dark.
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Peeled and smoothed interior trim panels, picked up Euroboutique center console trim bezel, wrapped trim with gunmetal vinyl wrap and installed Clarion NX807 Double Din stereo with Bluetooth, Nav and backup camera.
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More to come...
 
Continuation of above:

Dropped off the car with Ramon at Niguel Motors to have the TB/WP service done, also had him reseal the top-end of the motor, replace VTEC solenoid seals and adjust the valves. Icing on the cake, he took care of painting my valve covers and his buddy pressured washed the undercarriage, motor and suspension, color sanded some trouble areas of the paint, polished and waxed the car.
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Got a sweet new license plate for the car!
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My car was used in an Intel video that was shot out in Temecula, here are some of the beauty shots from that day.
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Ordered the all metal NSX Key to replace the single generic Honda replacement key that the car came with. Also ordered two replacement keyless entry remotes since I never got them from the PO, will post photos as soon as i get them.

After sitting for a few weeks, I dusted off the NSX and spent a whole day detailing it. While at it, i replaced the trunk and engine cover struts, and put a brand new OE leather shifter on.
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It's slowly but surely coming along.
 

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good stuff, if you're in irvine, I might see you around.

Is the FJ for sale? Always wanted one of those....
 
thanks for the followup....looking good
 
Congrats and welcome to the ownership club .. beautiful looking ride .. but I'm partial to blk as well! It you haven't already found it, make sure you check out the NSX Wiki on this site. It can be found on the red action bar at the top of most pages. You've already done quite a number of improvements but the Wiki may help you with projects in the coming months and years. It's full of both old and new information but has been locked down for a couple of years so for more current info on active topics, you're best to just search the forums. Enjoy!
 
Welcome and nice find! I was really worried when I read that you installed some Wally World exhaust tips, but they actually look decent thank goodness!
 
I'll see you around. I'm in southern Cali also. Looks clean let me know when you're at cars and coffee.


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Welcome! Good choice with Niguel Motors. The Wally World tips look great, I wish I knew the oval tips were removable when I had my 1991.

Be sure to check out the monthly meet at South Coast Acura, first Thursday of every month.


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wow awesome job cleaning her up from the 1st day! where did you go to get the metal key cut? ive been reading online in several different places that the typical key shop cant/wont cut the all metal NSX key due to the metal being harder than typical keys? (sorry if this is a dumb question lol. im still a new owner and trying to learn as much as possible and do things once and do it right the first time)
 
wow awesome job cleaning her up from the 1st day! where did you go to get the metal key cut? ive been reading online in several different places that the typical key shop cant/wont cut the all metal NSX key due to the metal being harder than typical keys? (sorry if this is a dumb question lol. im still a new owner and trying to learn as much as possible and do things once and do it right the first time)

Thanks! It's a labor of love. As for the key, I got it done at Tustin Acura. They also got me two new OE keyless entry remotes.
 
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