I searched and see discussions on both which I read through. Most were very old so I'm checking to see if there were any recent revelations.
Two symptoms, both may very well be benign.
1. In my 2000 NSX I have always smelled a burnt plastic smell out of the engine bay vent after driving (pretty much any speed, any distance). It has always done that (4+ years and 25k miles).
2. Today I had a person notice my rear bumper was "sooty". I always attributed this as dirt but upon closer inspection, it does appear soot like. It was also on the engine to some degree when I opened the bay.
Car specifics: Engine is stock except an intake. I have a ARK DTS exhaust but I do have CATS. I'm lowered a bit, Teins with Bilsteins (I believe 1.25-1.5"). The soot was more than normal today but I did just pull off my 18/19 TSW rims and tires and put the stock ones on (which are worn in the insides a bit and are making a bit of road noise especially the first few miles). The TSW's wore poorly, I will be getting a better alignment once I get new tires. I was on treads unknowingly as the inside was completely gone but the outside was like new. I am finding a better mechanic for that (driving to see Joe 2hrs away is a bit much for an alignment although it appears I paid the price).
Plan: I'm going to let the car cool overnight and double check the plugs. I never burns oil historically though. After that, I relay on Prime... I am doing a minor overhaul of the car this winter. Fix some paint issues on the bumper, pull off the clear bra and prep for a new one of more recent design. I could get more exotic on work if need be. Just bought a Shelby GT350 so down time doesn't drive me as insane as it did when the NSX was my only toy. First World Problem Solved...
Thanks,
Mike
Two symptoms, both may very well be benign.
1. In my 2000 NSX I have always smelled a burnt plastic smell out of the engine bay vent after driving (pretty much any speed, any distance). It has always done that (4+ years and 25k miles).
2. Today I had a person notice my rear bumper was "sooty". I always attributed this as dirt but upon closer inspection, it does appear soot like. It was also on the engine to some degree when I opened the bay.
Car specifics: Engine is stock except an intake. I have a ARK DTS exhaust but I do have CATS. I'm lowered a bit, Teins with Bilsteins (I believe 1.25-1.5"). The soot was more than normal today but I did just pull off my 18/19 TSW rims and tires and put the stock ones on (which are worn in the insides a bit and are making a bit of road noise especially the first few miles). The TSW's wore poorly, I will be getting a better alignment once I get new tires. I was on treads unknowingly as the inside was completely gone but the outside was like new. I am finding a better mechanic for that (driving to see Joe 2hrs away is a bit much for an alignment although it appears I paid the price).
Plan: I'm going to let the car cool overnight and double check the plugs. I never burns oil historically though. After that, I relay on Prime... I am doing a minor overhaul of the car this winter. Fix some paint issues on the bumper, pull off the clear bra and prep for a new one of more recent design. I could get more exotic on work if need be. Just bought a Shelby GT350 so down time doesn't drive me as insane as it did when the NSX was my only toy. First World Problem Solved...
Thanks,
Mike