I went to an Acura dealership today to drive an MDX (helping Mom get one), and what should I see but a '92 Red/Black NSX. Being the super-obsessed future NSX owner that I am, I go get the keys and take a look.
Background: Dealership bought car at an auction, has no clue about previous owner.
Quick Visual Inspection: 17/18 Momo Arrows; Under trunklid are H&R and ZEX stickers. H&R is obviously the springs, ZEX the N20 (again, obviously). No bottle in trunk, but the little hoses are still hooked up to the throttle body. Open the ashtray lid to find no ashtray, but unplugged wiring harnesses. The car had stock exhaust and a RM intake.
The idle was slightly erratic, even after it idled for awhile... common NSX thing or do you guys think it may have an aftermarket cam? Looked at Serial on Tranny, car does fall into SRF range, but nailing the 1-2 shift left me at ~5600 RPM, so it's got to have the short gears, which would negate SRF possibility, would it not?
The car felt perfect. I'd previously driven a stock '92, which felt great, but grossly underpowered. This one just felt perfect. Suspension was marginally firmer, but still comfortable. 70% confident it had a short-shifter... seemed notchier than the stock one I drove, but that was a couple of months ago, and I haven't been in one since, so I can't put a ton of faith in subjective opinions. Just remembered, no spare tire, little weight reduction I assume.
Car has 52k miles, sticker is 38.9k I believe.
My Questions:
Agree/disagree with my assumptions?
Anyone happen to know the previous owner?
Near the closer right corner of the valve cover (looking from behind the car) was a shiny purple thing... roughly 1 inch diameter, 1.5-2 in tall? I didn't study it too closely as I was in post NSX-driving bliss, any clues as to what this is?
Salesman said an NSXCA officer lived right near the dealership (Fairfield, OH (near Cincy)), and I can't seem to hit the site right now, anyone know who he was referring to.
I got the VIN, and the salesmen is faxing me a Carfax report Friday.
Thanks in Advance, I'll GREATLY appreciate any input you guys have.
[This message has been edited by Ryan Kauffman (edited 09 August 2001).]
Background: Dealership bought car at an auction, has no clue about previous owner.
Quick Visual Inspection: 17/18 Momo Arrows; Under trunklid are H&R and ZEX stickers. H&R is obviously the springs, ZEX the N20 (again, obviously). No bottle in trunk, but the little hoses are still hooked up to the throttle body. Open the ashtray lid to find no ashtray, but unplugged wiring harnesses. The car had stock exhaust and a RM intake.
The idle was slightly erratic, even after it idled for awhile... common NSX thing or do you guys think it may have an aftermarket cam? Looked at Serial on Tranny, car does fall into SRF range, but nailing the 1-2 shift left me at ~5600 RPM, so it's got to have the short gears, which would negate SRF possibility, would it not?
The car felt perfect. I'd previously driven a stock '92, which felt great, but grossly underpowered. This one just felt perfect. Suspension was marginally firmer, but still comfortable. 70% confident it had a short-shifter... seemed notchier than the stock one I drove, but that was a couple of months ago, and I haven't been in one since, so I can't put a ton of faith in subjective opinions. Just remembered, no spare tire, little weight reduction I assume.
Car has 52k miles, sticker is 38.9k I believe.
My Questions:
Agree/disagree with my assumptions?
Anyone happen to know the previous owner?
Near the closer right corner of the valve cover (looking from behind the car) was a shiny purple thing... roughly 1 inch diameter, 1.5-2 in tall? I didn't study it too closely as I was in post NSX-driving bliss, any clues as to what this is?
Salesman said an NSXCA officer lived right near the dealership (Fairfield, OH (near Cincy)), and I can't seem to hit the site right now, anyone know who he was referring to.
I got the VIN, and the salesmen is faxing me a Carfax report Friday.
Thanks in Advance, I'll GREATLY appreciate any input you guys have.
[This message has been edited by Ryan Kauffman (edited 09 August 2001).]