Well, I suppose better late than never to create a rolling history for the recent purchase. Car was purchased in May 2014 from forum member Double-J.
It has been a long time coming. Tons of searching, several emergencies and family crises, and several years in the Middle East, have led me to own one of 3 USDM 1998 Kaiser Silver NA2 NSX Hard-top Coupes.
I've always drooled over them as a kid, and began searching diligently 3 years ago. That search was interrupted by the news of cancer in the family roughly 2 years ago. (That family member is now in remission. Thank our lucky stars!)
The search began again in 2013, but was again interrupted by the possibility of lack of purchase-funds. Once again, the search picked up in Jan. of 2014.
Finally, and just by chance, in April (2014) I came across what I hadn't realized existed: An NA2 *hard-top* coupe. (I had been under the impression that all NA2 NSX's were Targa models.) While, I suppose, that is somewhat true, considering only 15 Manual NA2 coupes were imported as USDM vehicles (aside from the Zanardi models.) ( http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Production_Numbers )
After that realization, I couldn't pass up the opportunity, and made the seller an offer immediately.
I should be returning state-side soon to pick up the new "toy". Then will make the cross country trek back to NC (from CA). I'm sure a few here may think that idea is a little crazy/far-fetched, and while, yes, it probably would be cheaper to ship it - I've never made the trip across the US, have plenty of vacation time, and cost isn't of too much concern. I figure, why not? Additionally, I can't think of a better way to get acquainted with it.
In the meantime, enjoy the pictures! Plenty more will follow in the coming weeks while I make the trip back to NC, from places like Angel's Highway, Pike's Peak, the Tail of the Dragon, plus others.
Current modifications:
18x7.5 ET40 /19x9.5 ET24 Volk GT-F with 215-35 / 275-30 Toyo Proxes T1R tires
JRZ Suspension Engineering Club RS 2-way adjustable dampers with 300 lb Hyperco springs
Anytime Racing/Borla exhaust
Comptech clutch (Powergrip I? Uncertain at this point.)
NSX-R chassis braces
Downforce NSX-R bumper undertray
Downforce NSX-R battery undertray
Okuyama rear strut tower bar
RM Racing intake
Downforce carbon fiber lexan-windowed engine cover
Downforce carbon fiber rear engine garnish
4300k HID headlight kit
Science of Speed brushed aluminum gauge bezels
Science of Speed Type-S shift knob
It has been a long time coming. Tons of searching, several emergencies and family crises, and several years in the Middle East, have led me to own one of 3 USDM 1998 Kaiser Silver NA2 NSX Hard-top Coupes.
I've always drooled over them as a kid, and began searching diligently 3 years ago. That search was interrupted by the news of cancer in the family roughly 2 years ago. (That family member is now in remission. Thank our lucky stars!)
The search began again in 2013, but was again interrupted by the possibility of lack of purchase-funds. Once again, the search picked up in Jan. of 2014.
Finally, and just by chance, in April (2014) I came across what I hadn't realized existed: An NA2 *hard-top* coupe. (I had been under the impression that all NA2 NSX's were Targa models.) While, I suppose, that is somewhat true, considering only 15 Manual NA2 coupes were imported as USDM vehicles (aside from the Zanardi models.) ( http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Production_Numbers )
After that realization, I couldn't pass up the opportunity, and made the seller an offer immediately.
I should be returning state-side soon to pick up the new "toy". Then will make the cross country trek back to NC (from CA). I'm sure a few here may think that idea is a little crazy/far-fetched, and while, yes, it probably would be cheaper to ship it - I've never made the trip across the US, have plenty of vacation time, and cost isn't of too much concern. I figure, why not? Additionally, I can't think of a better way to get acquainted with it.
In the meantime, enjoy the pictures! Plenty more will follow in the coming weeks while I make the trip back to NC, from places like Angel's Highway, Pike's Peak, the Tail of the Dragon, plus others.
Current modifications:
18x7.5 ET40 /19x9.5 ET24 Volk GT-F with 215-35 / 275-30 Toyo Proxes T1R tires
JRZ Suspension Engineering Club RS 2-way adjustable dampers with 300 lb Hyperco springs
Anytime Racing/Borla exhaust
Comptech clutch (Powergrip I? Uncertain at this point.)
NSX-R chassis braces
Downforce NSX-R bumper undertray
Downforce NSX-R battery undertray
Okuyama rear strut tower bar
RM Racing intake
Downforce carbon fiber lexan-windowed engine cover
Downforce carbon fiber rear engine garnish
4300k HID headlight kit
Science of Speed brushed aluminum gauge bezels
Science of Speed Type-S shift knob
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