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

Common mods - to be created

Modification Impact on Warranty

Looks/Design

• Carbon Fiber 101

Interior Modifications

• Seats

• Seat Covers

• 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 Lift Mod - to be created

  • 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

• 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

    • Wheel-Tire Experiences

    • Aftermarket Wheel Gallery

  • 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

• Head Lights, Tail Lights, Fog Lights, Parking Lights

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

• Daytime Running Lights

  • LED Daytime Running Lights

  • DRL Converstion to use Running Lights - to be created

• Keyless Entry - also see DIY

• Personalized License Plates

• Window Tinting

Performance Modifications

• Weight_Reduction

Drivetrain

Engine

• What is the "Stock" Performance

• Dyno/Performance Measurements

• Torque HP Speed 101

• Forced Induction Options

  • Turbos

  • Superchargers

• Nitrous/NOS

• Blown_Engine_List

• Normally Aspirated Options

  • Boring/Stroking - to be created

  • Individual Throttle Bodies - to be created

• 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

Battery

• Batteries

Handling

Suspension

• Suspension 101

• Shocks and Springs

• Coil Overs - to be created

• Air Suspension - to be created

• Sway Bars

  • Sway_and_Strut_Bars

  • Removing & Installing Sway Bars

• Braces - to be created

• Non Compliance Bushings & Toe Links

• Alignment

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