I already have two build threads, but the last one dates back from 2009, so I thought it might be easier to make a new one
Here's the long story short: My NSX used to belong to my dad, NSX Prime member gerardvansanten. We used to travel across Europe to race in the European NSX & Honda sportscar Trophee.
Going up L'Eau Rouge (2003)
Spa-Franchorchamps (2004)
Going up L'Eau Rouge (2005)
Then in 2005 my dad crashed the NSX with over 200km/h against a wall at Blanchimont. With the help of our amazing team we fixed up the car and even took the win!
After the crash we decided to build the car up again with a widebody. I ordered a Taitec 2000 front bumper, Taitec rear fenders, Yokota front fenders, Marga Hills sidesteps and a Taitec GT500 wing.
Not long after the rebuild my dad's back got worse and he couldn't drive the NSX anymore (he just bought a standard '91 NSX, so I guess he will be posting here anytime soon again ). Now it was my turn to drive this incredible car, a true honor! I quickly added some new parts from Downforce (diffuser, intake scoop and some other carbon bits) and a Taitec C3 Model 2 exhaust.
Honda NSX by dimervansanten, on Flickr
Honda NSX rig shot by dimervansanten, on Flickr
NSX-2 by dimervansanten, on Flickr
NSX-3 by dimervansanten, on Flickr
NSX-4 by dimervansanten, on Flickr
NSX-5 by dimervansanten, on Flickr
NSX-7 by dimervansanten, on Flickr
Honda NSX by dimervansanten, on Flickr
But then the trouble started. First the starter broke off:
We quickly fixed it, but all of a sudden I lost my clutch pressure. It turned out the master and slave cilinder and the clutch line were shot:
I hoped this would be it, but when while replacing the transmission oil we found parts of a broken ring. Could this be.....
This was quite a setback. But then Rising Sun Performance came along and asked me if I would like to join their Time Attack team. This car was built to race, so I didn't have to think twice and I sent the car to RSP to get it ready for the Toyo Tires Time Attack.They replaced most gaskets and pulled out the gearbox and sent me these pictures:
Not only the snap ring broke, but the clutch plates needed to be replaced as well. They sent the gearbox to a Honda transmission specialist to get it fully rebuilt. We bought a brand new transmission casing (both sides) and new gears and an extra used gearbox. Monday they will receive the new parts and will start building one good gearbox out of all the parts. In the meantime I have ordered new clutch plates and have received an AEM ECU from Science Of Speed. Together with a new fuel pump, 550cc injectors and a high boost pulley, this will get installed and by the end of next week the car will get tuned. We also have a carbon fibre splitter waiting to be cut to measure.
Today I have received new wheels. Varrstoen 18x10.5 in the rear and 18x9.5 in front. With Toyo R888 wrapped around them. Here we are test fitting the wheels:
The first race of the season is next sunday at the TT Circuit Assen. But first we will have a race against the clock, because there is much to be done. We hope to transform the car into a real Time Attack beast, after I gain some experience on the track, but I will keep my car street legal, as I want to keep driving it on the street.
I will keep you guys posted on the developments
Speclist of the Time Attack NSX:
Engine
Comptech Supercharger
Gruppe M carbon/kevlar intake
Downforce intake scoop
Super Taitec C3 Model 2 exhaust
Comptech headers
Comptech testpipes
Comptech fuel pressure regulator
AEM ECU
550cc injectos
Walbro fuel pump
High boost pulley
Close ratio gears
Exedy ceramic clutch
Exterior
Taitec JGTC 2000 front
Custom carbon splitter
Taitec JGTC 2000 rear fenders
Taitec GT500 carbon wing
Yokota JGTC front fenders
Marga Hills sideskirts
Gruppe M carbon sidevent
Downforce carbon GT diffuser
Downforce carbon decklid
Downforce carbon bezel
Suspension
Tein RA coilovers
Dali racing race swaybars front
Dali racing race swaybars rear
Wheels and Brakes
Varrstoen 18x10.5
Varrstoen 18x9.5
Toyo R888
Porsche GT2 front calipers
Brembo discs
Movit steel brakelines
Interior
Sparco EvoII seats
Sabelt 4 point belts
Sparco pedals
Momo steering wheel
Zanardi shift knob
Here's the long story short: My NSX used to belong to my dad, NSX Prime member gerardvansanten. We used to travel across Europe to race in the European NSX & Honda sportscar Trophee.
Going up L'Eau Rouge (2003)
Spa-Franchorchamps (2004)
Going up L'Eau Rouge (2005)
Then in 2005 my dad crashed the NSX with over 200km/h against a wall at Blanchimont. With the help of our amazing team we fixed up the car and even took the win!
After the crash we decided to build the car up again with a widebody. I ordered a Taitec 2000 front bumper, Taitec rear fenders, Yokota front fenders, Marga Hills sidesteps and a Taitec GT500 wing.
Not long after the rebuild my dad's back got worse and he couldn't drive the NSX anymore (he just bought a standard '91 NSX, so I guess he will be posting here anytime soon again ). Now it was my turn to drive this incredible car, a true honor! I quickly added some new parts from Downforce (diffuser, intake scoop and some other carbon bits) and a Taitec C3 Model 2 exhaust.
Honda NSX by dimervansanten, on Flickr
Honda NSX rig shot by dimervansanten, on Flickr
NSX-2 by dimervansanten, on Flickr
NSX-3 by dimervansanten, on Flickr
NSX-4 by dimervansanten, on Flickr
NSX-5 by dimervansanten, on Flickr
NSX-7 by dimervansanten, on Flickr
Honda NSX by dimervansanten, on Flickr
But then the trouble started. First the starter broke off:
We quickly fixed it, but all of a sudden I lost my clutch pressure. It turned out the master and slave cilinder and the clutch line were shot:
I hoped this would be it, but when while replacing the transmission oil we found parts of a broken ring. Could this be.....
This was quite a setback. But then Rising Sun Performance came along and asked me if I would like to join their Time Attack team. This car was built to race, so I didn't have to think twice and I sent the car to RSP to get it ready for the Toyo Tires Time Attack.They replaced most gaskets and pulled out the gearbox and sent me these pictures:
Not only the snap ring broke, but the clutch plates needed to be replaced as well. They sent the gearbox to a Honda transmission specialist to get it fully rebuilt. We bought a brand new transmission casing (both sides) and new gears and an extra used gearbox. Monday they will receive the new parts and will start building one good gearbox out of all the parts. In the meantime I have ordered new clutch plates and have received an AEM ECU from Science Of Speed. Together with a new fuel pump, 550cc injectors and a high boost pulley, this will get installed and by the end of next week the car will get tuned. We also have a carbon fibre splitter waiting to be cut to measure.
Today I have received new wheels. Varrstoen 18x10.5 in the rear and 18x9.5 in front. With Toyo R888 wrapped around them. Here we are test fitting the wheels:
The first race of the season is next sunday at the TT Circuit Assen. But first we will have a race against the clock, because there is much to be done. We hope to transform the car into a real Time Attack beast, after I gain some experience on the track, but I will keep my car street legal, as I want to keep driving it on the street.
I will keep you guys posted on the developments
Speclist of the Time Attack NSX:
Engine
Comptech Supercharger
Gruppe M carbon/kevlar intake
Downforce intake scoop
Super Taitec C3 Model 2 exhaust
Comptech headers
Comptech testpipes
Comptech fuel pressure regulator
AEM ECU
550cc injectos
Walbro fuel pump
High boost pulley
Close ratio gears
Exedy ceramic clutch
Exterior
Taitec JGTC 2000 front
Custom carbon splitter
Taitec JGTC 2000 rear fenders
Taitec GT500 carbon wing
Yokota JGTC front fenders
Marga Hills sideskirts
Gruppe M carbon sidevent
Downforce carbon GT diffuser
Downforce carbon decklid
Downforce carbon bezel
Suspension
Tein RA coilovers
Dali racing race swaybars front
Dali racing race swaybars rear
Wheels and Brakes
Varrstoen 18x10.5
Varrstoen 18x9.5
Toyo R888
Porsche GT2 front calipers
Brembo discs
Movit steel brakelines
Interior
Sparco EvoII seats
Sabelt 4 point belts
Sparco pedals
Momo steering wheel
Zanardi shift knob