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I know....I know...I know.... I could have gotten more easily, but it really wasn't a big deal for a few thousand here and there. I haven't driven the car since last year and it just sat in storage. I'll still be working on parts with all the NSX shops we all know, so stay tuned.

Nalesh, How have you been? The person that bought my car is located in Roseville. His name is Dodi.

I have a white one named the Storm Trooper. We've been working on the engine and transmission to produce 700whp.

Tim is one of my customers. We call his Noble an M500 since he's modded it.

State Bill 100 allows 500 vehicles to be registered as a specialty component vehicle. On Jan. 2 you need to be at the DMV before they open and if you are lucky, you will get one of the 500 numbers issued for this type of registration. Cheap to maintain, it's a Ford motor for the most part.

My shop works on Nobles everyday here in California. I own one as well as just sold my NSX the other day. They do not require emission testing if registered correctly. I view the two very simply- One is a luxury race car (nsx) and the other is a race car with air condition (Noble). In my...

I sold it. :frown: Only took three hours. That white nsx is owned by a realtor with absolutely no time.

I have an NSX and a full shop in LIVERMORE. However, if you were looking at my NSX that was for sale, I sold it yesterday. Probably a different one though.

Next is why again. Most engine builders will check for clues by locating color patterns left on the crank journals, bearing caps and markings on the cylinder walls. From what I can see, my guess is an oiling issue which would lead me to check the quality of the oil that was in the car and oil...

Next is "why" it detonated. Regardless of what the dyno chart showed then, it's matter of what the problem is now. The system you have is very simple, I've worked with quite a few of them. Check all the fueling components: Fuel filter, fuel pump, injectors (flow bench them) and voltage...

Any reputable performance engine builder will tell you exactly the cause of your engine failure upon inspection of the pieces. If you know how to read the components, they tell a very long story. Second, you will need to provide the builder with your spark plugs and a gasoline sample.

Agreed. This is a very old scam, I used to see them on Craigslist all the time. Once you contact the ad owner, they automatically remove the advertisement. The car is out of the country and they will ship it to you and if you don't like it, you can void the contract. They even claim to use...

I guess you didn't read post number 2. Maybe he should have gotten someone qualified to tune a car or "experienced" enough to not have to "pull teeth". Maybe he should have taken the Hydra class? This is the main reason most NSX owners take their cars to someone with tons of NSX experience or...

I haven't posted on here in a long time. The Hydra EMS was developed from portions of my car. In order to be proficient at using it well, one should take the Hydra EMS certification class. It's held TurboHoses R&D every other month.

Hi Phong, Welcome!!! I miss Nalesh, but it's good to have another member join our local club!!! You came to my shop this week and inquired about exhaust systems. Good meeting you and thanks for stopping by. I would have love to chat with you more, but my phone kept ringing every minute and I...