Pics of my silver '91 with gunmetal wheels.

[pattejam]

As some of you may know, my car has been out of commission for about 3 months. I had my engine rebuilt from top to bottom and some paint work done. I had the wheels refinished in gunmetal with a machined lip. I just got it back today and thought I would take some pictures.

At first i was nervous about the wheels, but once I saw them on the car, I was happy

 

[TigerNSX]

The car looks fantastic!
Who did the work on the rims??

 

[NSX 3.0]

I really like them the car looks great.




Steven 91 Blk/Ivory

 

[Zishan]

Looks great! Very mean looking.

 

[BTLMT]

SWEET wheels dude! I love the gunmetal finish. Oh, when you say you had the the engine rebuilt, what did that entail exactly? Any new go-fast parts???

 

[pattejam]

Thanks everyone!

The wheels were painted by Bodywerks in Daytona Beach. They are (in my opinion) the best body/paint shop in the area. I poured through pages and pages of paint samples before I found the right color. They could not clearcoat the machined lips, so I am looking for someone to polish them up.

As for the engine....

My oil pump died and I spun a crank bearing. I had a lot done; new crank, rings, valve job, clutch, etc...

It was already too expensive to do too much in the way of performance. I did add a Tiatec exhaust though

 

[sebringsilver'91]

looks nice. what size wheels and springs are you using?

 

[pattejam]

I have 18x10's rear and 17x8's front.

oh, yeah... Eibach springs.

 

[Elite]

Eibach pro kit? I was originally goint to buy those... then I saw some pic's that looked too high still. But your car looks perfect! Its a good thing I procrastinate. If you could let me know if they are the pro kit or the sportline kit I am buying them. Thanks. Mo - Elite.

 

[xxx]

I have 18x10's rear and 17x8's front.

 

[pattejam]

I have to correct myself, I put H&R's on my NSX, I put Eibachs on a friend's NSX and they were not low enough. I had Eibach's on my M3 before this car and it was the same deal, I ended up cutting a half coil out of the front.

So, to clarify, these are H&R and I love them. The NSX rides great even low.

Cory

 

[sebringsilver'91]

looks good with the h&r that's for sure. i went with the pro-kit myself, kinda wish she sat a little lower like yours though.. oh well, if i mess with it again, i'll get the tein kit.

 

[Veleno]

What brand wheels are these?

and the car looks great!

 

[pattejam]

They are made by RH wheels. They are called the AG-Cup.

http://www.rh-wheels.com/wheels2.htm

 

[JAYS NSX]

I have a silver/ivory 91 and was worried about the contrast of gunmetal wheels..........I am worried no more! Awesome!!

 

[JAYS NSX]

Could youplease give some details on the engine work with prices?

Thansk

 

[pattejam]

Here is a copy of the invoice for the rebuild, if anyone else is interested in the costs.

Acura Invoice

 

[comquat1]

Oh my goodness I hope that never happens to me..... I'll be bankrupt!!!

 

[JAYS NSX]

Oh my......I think I'm gonna be sick.................

 

[gheba_nsx]

Wasn't it less expensive to buy another engine from a totalled car? Maybe a 1997 with 6-speed? Just my guess... anyway, NICE car!

 

[pattejam]

I know, I almost died too. I priced a used motor and even the block and rotating assembly from a 2002. But once you pay for the swap and the shipping, you aren't saving that much. That price also includes a new clutch.

The real selling point was that I got a 2 year factory warranty on the motor from Acura.

Plus, I didn't have to guess about the history of a motor. I know that mine is back to new specs and even thought it cost more, it does give me comfort to know that i wont have to worry about it for a very long time.

Not too many '91's have 500 miles on the engine

 

[tararan]

sweet...