shawn110975
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Guys I wanted to help everyone that has decided to drive from
all over the country to get to this years NSXPO.
I wanted to make a checklist of things you need to check before you
jump in the trusty NSX.
Please feel free to add to this as anything could help the poor guy/gal that forgot that one thing and is now stuck on the side of the road wishing he/she had checked it.
I got this idea from Kyras's S2000 Clutch break down post from another thread during a drive.
So thanks Kyras.
1 full tank of gas.
2 tires and tire pressure make sure you have some great tread you dont want to be caught in the rain in a strange road and start sliding do you?
3 Bleed/refresh brake and clutch: a good way to check is you remove the cap and look inside and if the fluid its black you need to or should flush and change it.
make sure your ABS pump is filled and the fluid is clear on the older systems when you open the cap there is a bucket screen that you can pull out that traps dirt etc. clean it if its clogged.
4 coolant make sure its at the max level or between max and min
5 brake lights you should have someone verify they all work. if your like me and do everything yourself you can get a stick about 2-3 feet long
and use it to push the brake pedal down, then while holding the stick move the seat forward allowing the stick to press into the seat, to hold the brake pedal down. walk to rear of car and verify them yourself.
6 turn signals turn key to the 2 postion and test each turn signal. walk around car and verify they all work.
7 brake pads think real hard when have your brake pads inspected.
some DIYers can test but not many have the time. get them checked
8 headlights this is a no brainer turn your headlights on and walk and verify they both work, click your high beams do they both work?
9 A/C is it cold good, if not get it checked its gonna be hot.
10 Oil check your oil or have an oil change its your cars blood it needs it and you need you NSX so its a give give
11 Tools do you have all your spare tools in the trunk? if your missing a few like most, it doesnt have to say honda on it for you to use it. collect items you will need if you possibly get a flat tire, I normally have a can or two of fix-aflat, a working air pump, like most our cars seems to collect water or moisture, this moisture eats your air pump like butter. take it out and test it if turns on then it prob works. a flashlight, car jack lug wrench/jack turner and lug lock if you have them.
12 spare tire most remove it, well lets throw it back in for the trip you might thank me.
13 radar detector you may thank me for this one LOL.
14 cellphone charger thats a no brainer.
15 plenty of music finding a radio station in an unknown area isnt fun esp when it music you cant stand.
16 documents when is the last time you opened your leather Acura book in your glovebox? check to see if you have a current DMV registration and valid insurance card. handing a police officer in another state an expired insurance card
you may not make it to NSXPO
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all over the country to get to this years NSXPO.
I wanted to make a checklist of things you need to check before you
jump in the trusty NSX.
Please feel free to add to this as anything could help the poor guy/gal that forgot that one thing and is now stuck on the side of the road wishing he/she had checked it.
I got this idea from Kyras's S2000 Clutch break down post from another thread during a drive.
So thanks Kyras.
1 full tank of gas.
2 tires and tire pressure make sure you have some great tread you dont want to be caught in the rain in a strange road and start sliding do you?
3 Bleed/refresh brake and clutch: a good way to check is you remove the cap and look inside and if the fluid its black you need to or should flush and change it.
make sure your ABS pump is filled and the fluid is clear on the older systems when you open the cap there is a bucket screen that you can pull out that traps dirt etc. clean it if its clogged.
4 coolant make sure its at the max level or between max and min
5 brake lights you should have someone verify they all work. if your like me and do everything yourself you can get a stick about 2-3 feet long
and use it to push the brake pedal down, then while holding the stick move the seat forward allowing the stick to press into the seat, to hold the brake pedal down. walk to rear of car and verify them yourself.
6 turn signals turn key to the 2 postion and test each turn signal. walk around car and verify they all work.
7 brake pads think real hard when have your brake pads inspected.
some DIYers can test but not many have the time. get them checked
8 headlights this is a no brainer turn your headlights on and walk and verify they both work, click your high beams do they both work?
9 A/C is it cold good, if not get it checked its gonna be hot.
10 Oil check your oil or have an oil change its your cars blood it needs it and you need you NSX so its a give give
11 Tools do you have all your spare tools in the trunk? if your missing a few like most, it doesnt have to say honda on it for you to use it. collect items you will need if you possibly get a flat tire, I normally have a can or two of fix-aflat, a working air pump, like most our cars seems to collect water or moisture, this moisture eats your air pump like butter. take it out and test it if turns on then it prob works. a flashlight, car jack lug wrench/jack turner and lug lock if you have them.
12 spare tire most remove it, well lets throw it back in for the trip you might thank me.
13 radar detector you may thank me for this one LOL.
14 cellphone charger thats a no brainer.
15 plenty of music finding a radio station in an unknown area isnt fun esp when it music you cant stand.
16 documents when is the last time you opened your leather Acura book in your glovebox? check to see if you have a current DMV registration and valid insurance card. handing a police officer in another state an expired insurance card
you may not make it to NSXPO 17...........
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I guess I will be doing laundry every night. (microfibre cloths for polishing the car and my limited amount of underwear!)
, hopefully.
