Revision as of 17:27, 1 June 2012

Overview

This section contains information about the many modifications that are available for an NSX. These are broken into Interior, Exterior, and Performance with a section for DIY mods, and a list of Vendors that supply the NSX community.

General Discussion

Most popular mods

Read The NSX Regret Thread for a discussion of mods people wish they hadn't done

Modification Impact on Warranty

Looks/Design

• Carbon Fiber 101

Interior Modifications

• Seats

  • What Aftermarket Seats & Rails are Available?

  • Experiences With Aftermarket Seats

    • Recaro SR4 (DC5-R) Seats in an NSX [1]

  • Seat Covers

• Interior Color Stitching DIY

• Interior Trim Kits - Carbon Fiber and Other - also see DIY

• Sound System

  • Removing/Replacing Bose Components

  • CD Changer

  • More CD Changer

• Navigation

• Laser and Radar - also see DIY

• G-Tech Pro

• SmartShift

• SmartTenna - need to merge these two

  • SmartTenna

  • SmartTenna_Performace

• Tips on Installing Electrical Accessories

• Shift Knobs - these should be merged

  • Shift Knobs

  • More Shift Knobs

• Cup Holders

• Dash Covers

• Fire Extinguishers

• Windows

  • Dali Window "Thingy"

  • Hugabuga Window Regulator Upgrade

  • Also see Power Windows

• Installing a Life Hammer

• Harness Kits

• Pedals

• How Do I Increase Storage Space?

• Steering Wheels

• Camera Mounts

Exterior Modifications

• Body Mods

  • 2002 Styling Update

  • Body_Kits

  • Convertible_Conversions

  • Hoods - to be created

  • Wings/Spoilers - to be created

  • Mirrors - pointer to thread; needs to be summarized

  • Front Lip - to be created

  • Side Skirts - to be created

  • Rear diffusers - check this thread

• Wheels

  • OEM Wheels

    • Technical Specs - including OEM wheel sizes; bolt patterns; center bore; factory offsets; interchangeability

  • Aftermarket Wheels

    • Aftermarket Considerations - including offset and spacer discussion; weight issues; impacts on TCS and speedometer; assembling 3 piece wheels; etc

    • Wheel-Tire_Theory - this is an excellent technical discussion (with pictures) of the impact of offset and wheel-tire combos and their effects on rubbing

      • also check out the "Wheel / Tire Size Comparer" tool [2] which has gotten rave reviews

    • Wheel-Tire Experiences

    • Aftermarket Wheel Gallery - also check out the "ultimate NSX Wheel guide" thread here

    • For those interested in the weights of wheels here is an excellent list

  • Wheel Repair

    • Peeling chrome on '94 wheels - see this thread

    • Wheel Repair

  • Mounting_and_Balancing

• Tires - consolidation needed

  • Tire Tech

  • Tire Ratings Explained

  • Street_Tire_Reviews

  • Tires and Wheels

• Bra/Nose Mask

• Badge Change from Acura to Honda

• Engine Cover Options

  • Engine Cover Options

  • Mesh Engine Cover

• Mesh_Side_Air_Intake

• Painting_Calipers

• Lights - this section needs to be consolidated

  • Head Lights, Tail Lights, Fog Lights, Parking Lights - migrated from FAQ

  • HID Kits - to be created; see also WhiteNSXs_custom_NSX_HID_kits and DIY Section

  • Daytime Running Lights

    • LED Daytime Running Lights

    • DRL Conversion to use Running Lights - to be created. In the meantime check out this thread

• Keyless Entry - also see DIY

• Personalized License Plates

• Window Tinting

  • Window Tinting 1

  • Window Tinting 2

Performance Modifications

• Weight_Reduction

• Here is a thread for an entire conversion to an NSX-R

Drivetrain

Engine

• What is the "Stock" Performance

• Performance Measurements

  • Dyno/Performance Measurements

  • NSX Dyno Library - Registry of User Mods & Results - [3]

• Torque HP Speed 101

• Forced Induction Options

  • Turbos

  • Superchargers

    • See also a discussion on Meth Injection for CTSCs here

  • See also a discussion of various oil 'catch cans' designs which are required for FI engines [4]

• Nitrous/NOS

• Blown_Engine_List

• Normally Aspirated Options

  • Boring & Stroking

  • Individual Throttle Bodies

  • Cylinder head work - check this thread

• Intakes

• Headers - also see DIY

• Exhaust

  • Exhaust Theory

  • Exhaust Options - also see DIY

  • Exhaust Tips

  • High Flow Cats/Test Pipes - to be created

• Engine Management

  • Chips - also see DIY on removing OEM ECU

  • Are VTEC Controllers Any Good?

  • Replacements - to be created

• Performance Oils - to be created

• Oil Pump Upgrades

• Coolant Tank

  • Painting the Coolant Tank

Transmission

• 5sp to 6sp conversions

• Revised Gear Ratios

• Performance Transmission Oils - to be created

Clutch

• Clutches - this came from the FAQ and needs updating

• High HP Clutches

• Might want to also check this thread

Battery

• Batteries

Handling

Suspension

• Suspension 101

• Shocks and Springs - There are two brands of replacement shocks that are popular with NSX owners - Koni and Bilstein. One of the key differences is that the Bistein shocks come with an adjustable setting for the lower spring seat. This offers owners the ability to keep the OEM springs but lower the ride height by approximately 3/4" by using the "lower spring perch" prior to installing.

  • Koni

    • Koni Shock Install

  • Bilstein

    • For examples of how the lower perch would look with 16/17, 17/17, and 17/18 wheels, check this thread: [5]

    • Bilstein_Shock_Install

• Lowering Springs - check this thread for height differences of lowering springs

• Coil Overs - to be created but in the meantime, you might want to check this thread

  • BC Racing Coilover review - [6]

• Air Suspension - to be created

• Sway Bars

  • Sway_and_Strut_Bars

  • Removing & Installing Sway Bars

  • Sway Bar discussion [7]

• Braces - needs to be updated with new offerings but see also Sway_and_Strut_Bars

• Non Compliance Bushings & Toe Links

• Alignment

• Examples of Lowered NSXs

Brakes

• Good FAQ

• Calipers

• Rotors

• Brake Pads

• Stainless_Steel_Brake_Lines

• Brake Cooling Ducts

  • Brake_Cooling

  • Cooling Ducts

• Brake Fluid

Other

• Automobile Software

• Window Sticker

DIY Modification Projects

• Upgrade_to_2000-2005_ABS_using_SOS_kit

• Installing a Black Panther Battery

• Installing a Carbon Fiber Dash Trim Kit

• Installing Laser and Radar Detectors

• Installing_Exhaust

• Installing_Headers

• Installing_Keyless_Entry

• Installing an HID Kit

• Modifying_or_Replacing_Seats

• ECU Removal

Vendor Information

• Vendors

• Alternate Vendor List

• Vendor_Reviews