Hello all,
I'm resurrecting a 1991 5-speed that has 32,000 miles on it. It's been sitting since sometime around 2008. It's been started occasionally and driven about 1000 miles in that time. The car is owned by a good friend of mine. He's an older Japanese man , bought the car new in 1991 and is still today very much into Japanese car culture. He has every service record and I'll read through them as soon as I get them. He's asked me to bring the car current for services, do anything safety related and any mods that may make the overall experience better, like upgrading the audio head unit. He plans to drive it on a regular basis, some back roads and drives with friends but no trackdays.
So I've been tasked to go through the car completely, top to bottom, front to back. Deal with all service, age and safety related issues. And if possible since find street tires (<200 Tread Wear) in the original 15"/16" sizes. As he's into Japanese car culture, he's stated that I can modify the car in anyway that I see fit as long as it's tasteful, keeping with the right look and adds to the overall experience. He I are on the same page when it comes wheels/ride height, etc. If I cannot find tires for the original 15"/16" I'll probably do a 17"/18" staggered setup with high quality Japanese wheels and replace the suspension to bring the car to a nice but useable ride height.
Which brings me to the next problem. He purchased a house years ago but the driveway is not compatible with the stock NSX front overhang, hence the storage this whole time. I want to lower the car slightly to get the right look but ride quality and usability is paramount. I've had great luck with the Ohlins DFV Road & Track kits from Ohlins Japan on R32/R33/R34 Skyline GT-Rs and JZA80 Supras. However, I need to be able to raise the front (and possibly the rear) in order to get the car in the garage at home. It would be nice if it's GPS based, I've seen systems like iLift but I wanted to get your advice.
I'm considering things like a 6-speed conversion with a LSD. I'm not sure I'll do anything to the engine besides exhaust. Again your input is appreciated.
Thank you and I appreciate your time.
I'm resurrecting a 1991 5-speed that has 32,000 miles on it. It's been sitting since sometime around 2008. It's been started occasionally and driven about 1000 miles in that time. The car is owned by a good friend of mine. He's an older Japanese man , bought the car new in 1991 and is still today very much into Japanese car culture. He has every service record and I'll read through them as soon as I get them. He's asked me to bring the car current for services, do anything safety related and any mods that may make the overall experience better, like upgrading the audio head unit. He plans to drive it on a regular basis, some back roads and drives with friends but no trackdays.
So I've been tasked to go through the car completely, top to bottom, front to back. Deal with all service, age and safety related issues. And if possible since find street tires (<200 Tread Wear) in the original 15"/16" sizes. As he's into Japanese car culture, he's stated that I can modify the car in anyway that I see fit as long as it's tasteful, keeping with the right look and adds to the overall experience. He I are on the same page when it comes wheels/ride height, etc. If I cannot find tires for the original 15"/16" I'll probably do a 17"/18" staggered setup with high quality Japanese wheels and replace the suspension to bring the car to a nice but useable ride height.
Which brings me to the next problem. He purchased a house years ago but the driveway is not compatible with the stock NSX front overhang, hence the storage this whole time. I want to lower the car slightly to get the right look but ride quality and usability is paramount. I've had great luck with the Ohlins DFV Road & Track kits from Ohlins Japan on R32/R33/R34 Skyline GT-Rs and JZA80 Supras. However, I need to be able to raise the front (and possibly the rear) in order to get the car in the garage at home. It would be nice if it's GPS based, I've seen systems like iLift but I wanted to get your advice.
I'm considering things like a 6-speed conversion with a LSD. I'm not sure I'll do anything to the engine besides exhaust. Again your input is appreciated.
Thank you and I appreciate your time.