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This is how I want my "ish" build thread 1997 NSX
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This is how I want my "ish" build thread 1997 NSX
Hi guys,
I’ve been very fortunate in the past year to have my design path make the rounds through various sponsors, web forums, and managed to reach groups well outside of the normal automotive demographic. Through these channels I’ve managed to capture more sponsorships, media coverage, and opportunities than I had imagined back when taking the huge risk in making my NSX into a themed vehicle.
As some of you know, I have always struggled in that fine line between clean build, fun car, and show car, and I still continue to struggle. It’s definitely a show car, but the type of show differs and the traditional car show categories just don’t exist for the direction I have taken. Many of those who do theme builds or the Itasha JDM style understand that all too well. At the end of the day, you end up with a really cool car loved by the fans, but you will almost never actually place in a car show because of the non traditional build path. With that being said, here are some photos I am very happy to be a part of around the Internet.
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Hi guys,
I’ve been very fortunate in the past year to have my design path make the rounds through various sponsors, web forums, and managed to reach groups well outside of the normal automotive demographic. Through these channels I’ve managed to capture more sponsorships, media coverage, and opportunities than I had imagined back when taking the huge risk in making my NSX into a themed vehicle.
As some of you know, I have always struggled in that fine line between clean build, fun car, and show car, and I still continue to struggle. It’s definitely a show car, but the type of show differs and the traditional car show categories just don’t exist for the direction I have taken. Many of those who do theme builds or the Itasha JDM style understand that all too well. At the end of the day, you end up with a really cool car loved by the fans, but you will almost never actually place in a car show because of the non traditional build path. With that being said, here are some photos I am very happy to be a part of around the Internet.
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I've watched that video at least 10 times (trying to pass the time until I go pick mine up next month) and had no idea that was yours. I'm about to go back through this page by page. I love the way you strayed from the norm but still kept it classy.
Thank you Walt. I have to admit I’ve been lacking severely on my build updates and documentation. I had planned to write so much more as I once did on this forum. But the modern era of FB groups and IG kind of took over. Thank you for your kind words. Also congrats on your purchase!
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very nice job. i really like the stance and wheels.
Meanwhile, one of my goals has come to maturity as I finally made it into a car magazine. The PASMAG issue will be available on shelves by October 10th I believe.
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Congrats, Jhae!
Congrats Jhae! That's awesome!
Thanks guys
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Congratulations! That's pretty cool.
Congratulations Jhae, almost every car kids' dream and certainly most of us as NSX owners. [emoji1319][emoji1319][emoji1303]
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Hi Teej,
Great build thread and really like what Ive seen so far ... I’m looking for new rims for my 98T and these look very close to what I’d like but with the rears tucked in a little more for my liking ...
WHat brand are they please? And what sizes, I presume a 17/18 mix? Are you using any spacers?
Thanks and I’m looking forward to rest of the thread ...
Regards, Paul
Great build thread and really like what Ive seen so far ... I’m looking for new rims for my 98T and these look very close to what I’d like but with the rears tucked in a little more for my liking ...
WHat brand are they please? And what sizes, I presume a 17/18 mix? Are you using any spacers?
Thanks and I’m looking forward to rest of the thread ...
Regards, Paul
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Hi Paul, thanks for the kind words. These are two wheel sets ago. They are 18/19 BC Forged. No spacers and very aggressive concave rear RS41, my custom order fitment requires larger rotors so the brake caliper can clear the concave spokes. The fronts weren’t concave but could have been.
18x8.5 and 19x10 exact offsets I don’t remember but I believe both were in the mid 20’s.
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Hi Again ...
So there I was enjoying the build when wham, I get to the incident with the SUV and thought the build at be over!
Thankfully you’re were unhurt and the NSX was repairable ... build 1 must rank as one of the best NA1’s ... the stance, the details, the red under black just worked so well together ... excellent vision
One of my favourite photos that you posted ...
Build 2 I would never have thought of or known where/how to start, let alone be able to pull it with such total conviction to the theme ... and those seats are amazing, how have they been to live with?
As the agent for those BBK, will they fit under OEM 17’s? If no then I’ll likely go the Stoptech route.
My own build has been far more conservative to date, but as my NSX turns 20, maybe its time to give it a fresh look too ...
Thanks for posting, build1 has my vote, but most of all its great to see an owner not worrying about resale, driving in in the rain, tracking but actually enjoying this great car. Good Health to continue enjoying!
Regards, Paul
So there I was enjoying the build when wham, I get to the incident with the SUV and thought the build at be over!
Thankfully you’re were unhurt and the NSX was repairable ... build 1 must rank as one of the best NA1’s ... the stance, the details, the red under black just worked so well together ... excellent vision
One of my favourite photos that you posted ...
Build 2 I would never have thought of or known where/how to start, let alone be able to pull it with such total conviction to the theme ... and those seats are amazing, how have they been to live with?
As the agent for those BBK, will they fit under OEM 17’s? If no then I’ll likely go the Stoptech route.
My own build has been far more conservative to date, but as my NSX turns 20, maybe its time to give it a fresh look too ...
Thanks for posting, build1 has my vote, but most of all its great to see an owner not worrying about resale, driving in in the rain, tracking but actually enjoying this great car. Good Health to continue enjoying!
Regards, Paul
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Happy New Year's.
For 2019, I am going to pursue another SEMA campaign and therefore, will be removing the wrap soon and assembling a parts list and plan for the next phase of this build. It's crazy going over this thread and seeing the different phases of my NSX, each still mostly maintaining stock body components. Right now I am trying to decide if i want to go with wider fenders overall, possibly a wide body kit, or portions of different kits put together. As I surf the internet, I am always finding stuff that was available years ago, but no longer available now. That is too bad.
Well, again, happy new year, and we will see what 2019 holds. I will try to stay more updated on this thread instead of posting everything to instagram.
For 2019, I am going to pursue another SEMA campaign and therefore, will be removing the wrap soon and assembling a parts list and plan for the next phase of this build. It's crazy going over this thread and seeing the different phases of my NSX, each still mostly maintaining stock body components. Right now I am trying to decide if i want to go with wider fenders overall, possibly a wide body kit, or portions of different kits put together. As I surf the internet, I am always finding stuff that was available years ago, but no longer available now. That is too bad.
Well, again, happy new year, and we will see what 2019 holds. I will try to stay more updated on this thread instead of posting everything to instagram.
I don't. Ill be honest that before I moved to Arizona, I had never heard of SEMA, or if I had, I don't remember paying any attention to it.
I think this was that guy.........http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showt...d-anyone-buy-them?highlight=sema+build+nsr-gt
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