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I don't believe he was suggesting that the bolts are twisting. My take was that there was dirt/rust on the bolt head so that they were not being torqued correctly.

I had the infamous clicking noise. In my instance it was the center cap. I am also running with SOS spacers. Science of Speed said the spacers can intensify the clicking. After listening to your clicking sound I can say that mine occurs with one complete revolution while yours has several...

I am interested, can you tell us more about what you put together?

Dielectric grease does not conduct electricity. It will help prevent corrosion, which is why it is used around battery connections. When you connect the cable, the grease is displaced and electrical contact is made. Metal to metal. Too much grease and metal to metal contact could be reduced.

Keep in mind that the transmission has not only transmission fluid but gear oil. When you change both the labor goes up, as you have to remove the rear skirt that has lots of attachment points. This is in addition to the panels that come off for the oil change. The car then needs to be run to...

To add specifics to what DJ mentioned. The following changes were Tires (newer spec version), front and back sway bars (you can purchase and attach to your 2017-2018 NC1, and then a minor adjustment to the auto adjusting suspension (you can purchase the electronic module for the later cars and...

I have been dreading the day I would get a renewal from DMV requiring a Smog Certificate for my 2017 NC1. Finally after many years I got the request in the mail. I took the car in to a smog shop (my registration did not require a Star Smog Shop). It was pretty fast. No tail pipe testing...

If you have a 2017 NC1, and want Acura Link, then you need the newer Telematic unit. I have one that sells for $1400+ new. Mine is used from a later model car. Selling for $750 shipped. Also have a 2020 NC1 electronic module for the front twin motors. Selling for $350 shipped. I am not sure what...

As for how often to change the oil. While some folks swear by using the oil minder, my preference is to change yearly given the low miles I drive. On reason is that it gives you a chance to check a lot of items when the car is up on a rack. Oil reacts with pollutants in the air and from the...

I am not aware of a second step. The accelerator is by wire on our cars. Maybe something is amiss with your car?

That is definitely a process very much similar to what it was for first gen NSX. You can get the actual technical guide by going to Honda and paying for a day to access the service instructions. See if that is already available for earlier gen car. I bet they are similar. What happened to...

I was going to recommend that you check the parts for sale section as someone has new front pads for sale half price. I see you are already inquiring. Inexpensive fix. Keep in mind there is a recommended method of braking in new pads. I would turn the rotors to start with a fresh and even...

It is a bit of work, but if you want to try and save some money, clean the rotor surface to get any residual wd40 off (use isopropyl alcohol). You can try to clean the pads by sanding the contact surface. With a sheet of emery paper you can rub the pads back and forth. If the pads were soaked...

I was looking into which devices one can buy that will program your key. Thus far there seems to be two tiers. I believe our keys require a more sophisticated device that probably locksmiths have access to that are not advertised. Makes sense to just take your keys and car to a Acura dealer...

So the JB4 is gone, but I still have the Telematics module as well as the twin motor module, and the parking sensor module. See above for prices

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I believe that a locksmith scan tool will allow programming of a new NSX key Fob in addition to the dealer. With the first gen NSX you could program a third key yourself. You can find a new un-programmed key fob for the 2017-2022 NSX for around $100 on eBay. You will need to have a dealer...

Thank you, I know you will enjoy the performance improvement. There is a video from SOS on the install if you are doing it yourself.

I believe the Type S NSXs received a slightly greater capacity traction battery and also new programming for how fast the twin motors would go as well as other tweaks. So it is possible. You can probably control the torque of the electric motors which could improve performance off the line...

The JB4 is sold. I still have the electronic modules.

That engine is a work of art. What a glorious sound.

Interesting read on the new Porsche 911 GTS. The performance of the GTS is slightly below that of our 2017-2022 NSX. Base price of the GTS is $168k. You know that options will take that up to just below $200k. Our cars while getting long on the tooth are still ahead of their time and great...

In addition the block, and heads were cast/manufactured by Cosworth in England. So there is that bit of information. That helps make these engines very special indeed. I love the way the engine starts. There is no old fashion starter motor. You get an instantaneous rumble that reminds me of...

So who does a better job of support? Corvette? Porsche?, certainly not Audi or Lamborghini, or Ferrari or McLaren? Acura may be bad on getting some parts, but the likelihood you will need parts is so much worst with other brands that lack reliability.

I hear you about Comptech and Honda having a long term relationship. Having said that, I would also argue that SOS has a long term relationship with Honda/Acura. I think once you go past the exhaust and a simple piggyback unit like the JB4 to a cracked ECU you have crossed the line. What I...