Cost to Build NSX-R

Akira · 5 July 2005

So I figured out how much it would cost to change US spec NSX to NSX-R... Or my dream set up I should say. Well, I better win a lotto... :frown:

Price is from SOS

Suspension
• NSX-R Suspension - $2989
• NSX-R Front Stabilizer - $109

Exterior
• Cantrell NSX-R Carbon Hood - $1295
• Procar NSX-R Spoiler - $1895
• NSX-R Rear Diffuser - $639
• NSX-R Door Badge - $68
• NSX-R Honda Front Badge - $59
• Honda Tail Lens - $178
• NSX-R Engine Mesh Cover - $1359
• Paint the Roof and Side Mirrors Black - $3000

Interior
• NSX-R Steering Wheel - $709
• Taitec Steering Hub - $303
• NSX-R Door Sill Plate - $277.85
• NSX-R Seats - $6790
• NSX-R Seats - $6790
• NSX-R Seat Rail - $985
• NSX-R Seat Rail - $985
• NSX-R Shift Boot - $74
• NSX-R Shift Knob - $229

Engine/Transmission
• NSX-R Intake Plate - $182
• NA Tune Up (Exhaust, Intake, Stage 3 Tune, etc) - $15000
• Phase Carbon Cooling Panel - $365
• NSX-R 4.23 Final Gear Set - $882

Brake System
• Brembo Indy Brake System - $8995

Total Cost = $54,157 + Tax (+/- $5000)

Don't forget to add the price of car it self.

NSX-Racer · 5 July 2005

You may pay a bit less if you buy a used NSX-R engine (320 PS) from Prime member Procar Specials (if he still has it). It was a bit more than 10,000 Euros AFAIR.

SoCalDude · 5 July 2005

I wonder if it would be cheaper to buy a used NSX-R, import it and have it legalized?

NSX-Racer · 5 July 2005

SoCalDude said:
I wonder if it would be cheaper to buy a used NSX-R, import it and have it legalized?

I'm pretty sure it wouldn't because the costs of a single legalisation (with all the technical modifications for smog rules, lights etc.) are extremely high. And if you have done it you still have a RHD car which is not very suitable for our traffic.

SoCalDude · 5 July 2005

NSX-Racer said:
I'm pretty sure it wouldn't because the costs of a single legalisation (with all the technical modifications for smog rules, lights etc.) are extremely high. And if you have done it you still have a RHD car which is not very suitable for our traffic.

When Motorex was US legalizing the Skylines, the costs was about $25k US.

So how much would a used 2002 NSX-R cost? Maybe $75k, plus $25K to legalize. $100k to have an authentic NSX-R is the US. I think that still beats $54k + just for parts to end up with a replica.

This is actually a project I intend to do................when I win a large lottery jackpot :biggrin: :biggrin:

RyanITV · 5 July 2005

SoCalDude said:
I wonder if it would be cheaper to buy a used NSX-R, import it and have it legalized?

Not really... we thought about it. For a race or show-only car, it's doable, but if I'm paying that much for a car, I want to drive the thing reguarly.

Figure around $25-30k in parts to do it fairly right with higher-end aftermarket parts and lots of OEM pieces. For example, we're using the Procar hood rather than the less expensive ones (I used a Taitec on my '04). The Procar hood is the lightest, uses the OEM NSX-R vent and is so accurate it has the little arrow for the hood prop hole.

Exterior - wheels are often skipped (pretty hard to get, as I found out). You also need to paint the NSX-R hood and spoiler, remove the US sidemarkers and install the JDM ones.

Interior - don't forget the carpet and mats. Used seats are hard to come by, so we opted for the powered NSX-S/NSX-R rails (SoS) and a set of non-branded Status carbon kevlar/alcantra seats.

You can save money here and there by doing "close" upgrades. For brakes, we're upgrading the lines, pads and rotors and painting the OEM gold calipers the satin black that the NSX-R has. Used parts are great, too - saved $800 by going with a suspension setup that only had 1000 miles on it.

All in all, not a project for the frugal. We initially thought it would take less than $20k to do, but the real number is probably going to end up at least twice that.

Ryan

synergy004 · 5 July 2005

RyanITV

Where did you order the red carpet set from and can you PM the price it was for total.

thanks
gil

Group5NSX · 6 July 2005

SoCalDude said:
When Motorex was US legalizing the Skylines, the costs was about $25k US.

So how much would a used 2002 NSX-R cost? Maybe $75k, plus $25K to legalize. $100k to have an authentic NSX-R is the US. I think that still beats $54k + just for parts to end up with a replica.

I talked to a coworker of mine about the MotoRex stuff, apparently from what I understand from him, the legalization only lasts for a couple years then you have to re-legalize them. Apparently MotoRex has gotten into some hot water over this issue according to my coworker/boss. Also legalizing those skylines was mostly due to crashworthiness and etc. I have no doubt since NSXs have been in this country for quite a while the implication for a NSX-R motor would most likely be around the emissions equipment.

But its always nice to win the lottery or dream of it...

NSXBOX · 6 July 2005

legalising a NSX-R wouldn't be worth it cos the limited numbers they were built 2nd hand prices are not dissimilar to brand new. NA1 NSX-R are still worth US$60K and NA2 NSX-R around US$90K in japan.

RyanITV · 6 July 2005

You've also got inherent issues in the US because of the lack of airbags... all in all, not really worth it, IMHO. If you could buy one new, I'd be all over it. As you can't, the next best thing is to follow its lead...

Ryan

jjeray · 6 July 2005

dont forget the cost of new wheels, the Indy Brembo brake kit will not fit behind your stock wheels, or most wheels for that matter. So you'll need to add at leaset 4K for wheels and tires.

TypeRTurbo · 6 July 2005

SoCalDude said:
I wonder if it would be cheaper to buy a used NSX-R, import it and have it legalized?

I've looked into this and did some extensive research before giving up and buying a USDM X. I've got a file as thick as Webster's dicitonary full of information on importing one if anyone is interested.

The conclusion is two different stories:

- One company told me they can make the modifications to the car and bring it up to par with US specs. They can also petition to have the car inspected and issued a US VIN #. The problem is if the DMV dissapproves, the car would have to be crushed and I lose my money. The company would not take responsibility for the DMV's rejection.

- Another company said that the NSX would have to be crash tested. Unless someone already has a right hand drive in the states that has a VIN #, the car will have to be crash tested in order to get a VIN #. I've searched for a while to find someone with a legalized RHD X but it doesn't seem like there are any here in the states.

The reason why I was so interested in bringing in a NSX-R is because my friend found a 2002 RHD NSX-R for $45K with low miles in Japan. I wanted to desperately bring the car in to the states but the cost of doing so did not justify the car. I calculated the cost of bringing in the NSX-R and found it to be more cost effective to buy a USDM version and build the crap out of it and have money left over for boosting it. :biggrin:

stevenlee · 11 July 2005

Glad to see that my R suspension is going to a good home!

Aloha,
Steve

NSX-Racer · 12 July 2005

NSX-R parts

Akira, you may look at this offers by Prime member Procar Specials!

robfenn · 18 July 2005

Re: NSX-R parts

If you research into the differences of the R you will quickly find it is virtually impossible to justify converting a standard NSX to ACTUAL R spec. There are so many detail changes it would just be pointless, unless you come up on the lottery as you say

-Rob

s2ktaxi · 19 July 2005

A 2002+ NSX-R will be difficult to build in the US since there were no coupes to start with.

wan888 · 28 July 2005

i've done mine ... i skipped the wheels but done pretty much all the details and refurbishing all the bits and pieces and a/c and pulley etc etc.

i'm very happy with the car and drive it everyday ..... um.... spent around $30k including labour.

Procar Specials · 28 July 2005

Even if you install all NSX-R parts which are available (its amazing how many parts Honda have changed in detail if you are studying the parts catalogue) and you do the chassis reinforcement (means that you have to strip the car), there is one thing which cant be changed to own a real NSX-R....the HONDA VIN number.

Installing the Type R suspension, swaybar, brakes, wheels and tires will give you 60 % of the performance.
The aerodynamic stuff like 2002 front bumper, vented hood and rear spoiler will give you another 20 % upgrate.
The fine tuned engine with 4.235 gearbox 15 %, the rest like the seats, steering wheel and some other weight reducing parts 4 %.

You are missing 1 %?
This is the vin number.

Nevertheless you can expect that your car will getting better and better after installing one of these parts.
My experience is that its getting harder and harder driving slowly with the car.

wan888 · 28 July 2005

that's true .... when it's not an authentic one .. it's not !

best is ... get the real one ...
worse is ... no money !

NSX-Racer · 28 July 2005

Wan, I'm not sure whether the request is still in the registration form window, but at least in this post the administrator of this site announced the reduction of the signature lines to 4. It's ridicoulous IMHO when the signatures are longer than the posts itself.

wan888 · 28 July 2005

oh ...............

RyanITV · 28 July 2005

Procar Specials said:
Installing the Type R suspension, swaybar, brakes, wheels and tires will give you 60 % of the performance.
The aerodynamic stuff like 2002 front bumper, vented hood and rear spoiler will give you another 20 % upgrate.
The fine tuned engine with 4.235 gearbox 15 %, the rest like the seats, steering wheel and some other weight reducing parts 4 %.

You are missing 1 %?
This is the vin number.

I'll be happy when I get 80-85% of the way there

For me, the motor and gearbox wasn't practical... we opted to increase power through bolt-ons (supercharger, intake, exhaust, headers) as we had most of the parts from the current car.

wan888 said:
i've done mine ... i skipped the wheels but done pretty much all the details and refurbishing all the bits and pieces and a/c and pulley etc etc.

And the result - your car looks great! The photos of it in HK were one of the biggest inspirations to build our new one.

Ryan

Bobolinski · 29 July 2005

Ryan could not agree with you more Charles's night time photos in the streets of HK were the sickest photos Ive ever seen of our car. BTW is it legal for a 45 year old guy to use the phrase "sickest" in a sentence?

wan888 · 31 July 2005

bob,

thanks ....

i don't think 40 something is that old ... moreover ... it's the heart that counts right ?

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