well, i decided to do a little "work" on my '91 this winter. I figured many of you would like to see the conversion begining to end. So here we go...
Here is what i'm starting with. It's a 1991 formula red nsx with 55k miles. Very good condition. I am not in any way a purest but i do respect the original syling of the nsx. My goal is to bring the car up to date by adding the 2002 style headlings and do some custom body work to improve the function of some of the body modifications.
Versus "sorcery replica" widebody kit.
Route-ks stealth hood
downforce rear diffusor and nsx-r wing
tein flex coilovers
volk gt-c wheels (18-19)
sorcery f1 exhaust (custom tail pipe)
2002 head light conversion
gruppe m intake.
More to come...
i started removing the body panels / headlamp ass. The other day. I purchased the manual from helm. That was a life saver. There are a few hidden fasteners that you wouldn't think to look for... I also got the route-ks stealth hood in and started fitting it to the body. Fits ok, have to notch out the left lower hinge hole a bit but i'm waiting to get the fenders and bumper on before i make the final adjustments.
i recieved the rear diffusor from downforce. Very nice quality. I asked peter from downforce to include the side pieces to try and connect the diffusor to the bumper. The diffusor is designed to work with a stock lower valance but i think it will look more finished if it wraps all the up to the bumper (i will be cutting out the stock spats). I guess i'll have to do a little fiberglass work sense the side pieces he provided will not look right. I do plan to paint the sides of the diffusor, i think it make the back end look more finished... I'm also planing to us sorcery's center exit exhaust to make use of the center opening. Also going to have a freind make a custom tail pipe to fill in the opening (kind of like the koenigsegg)
http://www.koenigsegg.com/graphics/ccr_back.jpg
have an idea for the hood vents. The stealth hood is cool on it's own but i think i can make it more functional. The hood is designed to be used with the spare tire. I'm not planing on putting the spare back in. So that leaves some room to make the hood vents more "complete". My though is two fold. First, if i make the vents go all the way to the radiator it will help excelerate the air and assist in cooling. Second, if i eliminate the air pressure under the hood that should prevent any hood lift that many are compaining about with aftermarket hoods. I will have to replace the radiator though. The stock hose connection is located on the top (right in the way of the vent). I'm looking for a race style radiator with side connections to get the clearence i need. I should be able to clear the brake res.
should start hanging the rest of the body parts in a few days....
