This is how I want my "ish" build thread 1997 NSX

[Teej]

like this [MENTION=10363]nsxot1c[/MENTION]?

http://www.sears.com/amaco-wireform-metal-mesh-black-coated-aluminum/p-SPM7497785323

Very nice, problem is I have this big ass mesh left over from the other project.... I'll probably dip it as it may help with rock chips more.

Test fitting is looking good. Now I need to buy more of these tiny self grip washers and paint the screen before install.

Btw, I can't believe how heavy the oem side vents are!!

 

[Teej]

These things

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sprayed with black BBQ grill paint, then finished off with a thick coat of black plastidip. Re-used the oem screws but added washers so they could grab the screen. Also re-used the push lock washers by tapping them into shape first.



The test fit turned out well.. still need to actually attach it and the passenger side vent is off somewhere getting refinished with fresh paint

 

[Teej]

ungh....... downforce diffuser almost done

 

[Hass]

One of my favorites, car looks great

 

[Teej]

Okay, I was lucky enough to poach an FRP Downforce NSX-R style diffuser off of the Prime marketplace for $360 (normally $850) and saved on shipping because RedWings picked it up for me and brought it back to AZ on a recent trip. However, it had some damage that required a decent amount of repair.



$160 later, I had a repaired diffuser painted matte black.


However, I did not realize I needed a bracket. So, a trip to Home Depot and let the poor man's fabrication begin!!! :biggrin:



The bar I used had to be tripped at the top or else it would not be able to share the same mounting point as the rear lower swaybar.



Fits...



Walla!!!!


And just for good measure... our very own John Bazay did a photo shoot last night for me... here's one of the photos. It was actually pitch black outside for this photo.

 

[MexiRicer]

Daaaamn Mr. Juicy-J gettin down... how did you fix that df diffuser?? awesome job on repairing it!! Those pictures John took of your car are incredible. Post the rest!!

 

[Teej]

This is how I want my "ish" build thread 1997 NSX

Daaaamn Mr. Juicy-J gettin down... how did you fix that df diffuser?? awesome job on repairing it!! Those pictures John took of your car are incredible. Post the rest!!

It's frp so I had a local body shop do it. And I'll post the pictures once I get them all from John (Mugen_kid)

 

[Caroline-NSX]

Nice!

 

[jcbadcura]

Stop the violence jhae pleaassseee

 

[Stephen@NCAutoUSA]

Great looking car man. Seems like it's really coming along

 

[Teej]

The real photo looks better than the one I posted above... processing issues.

 

[JoseJA1979]

You need one of these to finish the rear bumper...

 

[Teej]

You need one of these to finish the rear bumper...

Yeah I've been back and forth on that. Tried once, arrived damaged from a now banned member. Still going back and forth on it

 

[Brylek]

^ Just remember that there is no going back because that bezel will leave marks on your bumper.

I love your car, J!

 

[JoseJA1979]

[MENTION=21633]Brylek[/MENTION] marks from what? I'm pretty sure any "marks" it would cause can be buffed out.

 

[Brylek]

Carbon fiber is pretty stiff so it will leave marks in the clear coat, I had it on my first NSX for about 2000 miles and that was enough.

 

[JoseJA1979]

mine came with a rubber trim so the carbon doesn't actually touch the paint.

 

[Brooklynzson]

^ Just remember that there is no going back because that bezel will leave marks on your bumper.

I love your car, J!

What he could do is get some vinyl & wrap the area that the carbon fiber part will come into contact with. Problem solved.

 

[Teej]

From what I have gathered, for no particular reason, it appears some of the carbon fiber license plate frames come with a rubber liner and some do not. (shrug) I have personally witness them with and without the trim.

 

[myw]

awesome progress jhae.

 

[Teej]

Some subtle changes coming up before NSXPO. Just did a valve cover swap, thanks "tof". Now I'm all red.

 

[naaman]

This is one of my see-it-in-person-bucket-list NSXs... I'll have to find some time to take a trip out to the east side one of these days when work takes the leash off...

 

[Teej]

This is one of my see-it-in-person-bucket-list NSXs... I'll have to find some time to take a trip out to the east side one of these days when work takes the leash off...

haha... I missed you on the Devils Car Run.. I think you went on it right? I showed up in the morning to the meet up spot but then I had some other stuff to do. Besides, I had an axle boot that needed repaired (did that later with Coz).

 

[naaman]

No, I missed the Devil's highway run (balding tires... I haven't been able to take care of that yet... ).

As it happens, I might actually get this coming weekend off. My kids love to go to Scottsdale Pavilions on Saturday Nights to see the cars and then get dessert at Denny's. If anyone's going, we can probably make it out that way on Saturday.

 

[Teej]

I plan to be there