Just bought my dream car

[Fritz27]

Wow, a lot of awesome pictures.

I want to go to California.

[skitzafit]

I am glad to see you are enjoying the NSX so much and getting acquainted with other owners. It truly is an amazing vehicle.

What did you have in mind by with regard to a build? You gonna one up the LS build ? I often consider flat bedding mine off to SoS or Lovefab but then realize I have a house to pay off first .

Best wishes and I look forward to following your NSX adventures.

[phryxis]

was watching this video today and this is the perfect opportunity to share it on here

Wow, seriously awesome video, thanks for sharing it!

I ride a Loaded Pintail, so that video was especially true to my heart. I love Loaded decks.

I've always been a bit soft on my enthusiasm for the NSX redesign and I think I finally know why after seeing those two pictures together. The lack of the front corner lens in the newer bumper just gives the nose a rather awkward appearance in my opinion. Like it much better the old way.

I know all those roads quite well - I could easily chart the course you took and I am sure you had an immensely great time. Thanks for sharing!

>8^)
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I was actually remarking the other night about how I really like the corner lenses.

Looks like the place I crashed my car at. If only you had stopped to ask if I needed help in the NSX

Hah, we didn't pass through that area

I am glad to see you are enjoying the NSX so much and getting acquainted with other owners. It truly is an amazing vehicle.

What did you have in mind by with regard to a build? You gonna one up the LS build ? I often consider flat bedding mine off to SoS or Lovefab but then realize I have a house to pay off first .

Best wishes and I look forward to following your NSX adventures.

Thanks! I think it's funny when people say that the NSX is an amazing vehicle, because that's the response I give as well. When people ask me, I either say it's amazing or it's incredible because it's both of those

Well, I plan on keeping the car forever, so over its lifetime it will see high quality JDM parts while focusing on lightness and balance. It will stay N/A, and over time I want to do an Opera style treatment to it. If you aren't familiar with Opera, he lightens non structural pieces by swiss cheesing it, and also adds reinforcements to crucial areas. Also makes dry carbon body panels that look OEM, and vinyl wraps it, which IMO is crucial to its sleeperness.

[ptem]

Anyone else wince when they saw how close the front car is to the curb?

[AHFlynn]

mmmmmm. i actually stepped on one of those earlier today. it was super flexy and seemed like itd be a lot of fun to ride around on.

i rock a civiche, but ive been daydreaming about getting something a little more downhill, or just pick up some more slippery wheels so it feels like im going faster. id probably kill myself trying to slide on that though.

[leitmotif]

Damn, Bonsai dude gets around! I've seen him in the valley, Agoura, Malibu. All over the place! I can also almost see my dad's office from this shot. Oh, memories... PS: Sweet car, dude! Glad to see you properly enjoying the NSX.

[Tuneman7]

Awesome pics.

[phryxis]

mmmmmm. i actually stepped on one of those earlier today. it was super flexy and seemed like itd be a lot of fun to ride around on.

i rock a civiche, but ive been daydreaming about getting something a little more downhill, or just pick up some more slippery wheels so it feels like im going faster. id probably kill myself trying to slide on that though.

Yeah the loaded guys recommended the most flex for the board too so it is quite smooth.

Ceviche is a great deck! My friend got one and she loves it. Actually commutes to work on it, badass!

Damn, Bonsai dude gets around! I've seen him in the valley, Agoura, Malibu. All over the place! I can also almost see my dad's office from this shot. Oh, memories... PS: Sweet car, dude! Glad to see you properly enjoying the NSX.

hah I totally saw the truck too, made me want to pick up a plant.

[hushypushy]

Anyone else wince when they saw how close the front car is to the curb?

Nope. I wouldn't even consider that to be close at all--more like the normal distance one should park from a curb. I'm surprised...your location says "Bay Area"...that's the kind of quip I would expect to see out of the Mid-West

(Obviously I don't drive an NSX, but) I always park about that close to the curb. One would hope than an NSX driver would be skilled enough to maneuver within four inches of a curb without smashing into it.

California state law says your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb, which is ridiculously far. I refuse to stray any further than six inches...three is probably more appropriate IMO.

[ToucheTurtle]

One time my girlfriend said she didn't like the Acura NSX so i broke up with her....just kidding shes ****ing dead.

[300td]

yeah mann!!! this thing is great, i love hondas, and i love your car man

[phryxis]

One time my girlfriend said she didn't like the Acura NSX so i broke up with her....just kidding shes ****ing dead.

Made me lol

[phryxis]

4x4

[DubNMiatafan]

4x4

More like 4xperfect. Leave it.

[phryxis]

This past week I really delved into the paint. I've been doing 2-3 hour evening sessions after work this entire week. I spent about 8-9 hours on the roof itself, and it has paid off tremendously.

It's the first time I've REALLY polished a car, and it's been really fun. The paint has taken 20 years of abuse and daily driving and it showed. I wish I could've gotten better pics of the condition but I found it's really freaking difficult to take pics of scratches in paint.

The entire surface of the car has micro scratches, and some areas have some really caked in oxidation and water spots




And here's what it looks like after 9 hours of work. Amazing difference.


What I used (in this order and with a Porter Cable):
3M Rubbing compound
Meguiars Swirl Remover 2.0
Meguiars Show Gloss
Meguiars Hi Tech Yellow Wax x2 coats
Meguiars Synthetic Sealant

[choochoo]

[C4 A6]

Congratulations! What an amazing car. I wish I could also have this kind of car. But anyway's I'm also satisfied with my new car. I bought it last week and it was a Diesel vehicle. Through cardealexpert one of the best site for new car I was able to buy one. Though, you have a bad car credit, you can still get new diesel or any kind of car for you. So, try it now here at bad car credit for more information.

Clever spammer is clever. No diesel can stack up to an NSX. And take your cardealexpert with you.

And here's what it looks like after 9 hours of work. Amazing difference.

For a second I was like, "Why did he take a fish eye pic of his garage ceiling?" and then I was like

[b0mb3r]

Clever spammer is clever. No diesel can stack up to an NSX. And take your cardealexpert with you.



For a second I was like, "Why did he take a fish eye pic of his garage ceiling?" and then I was like

same thing, amazing job

[Armed Escort]

Congratulations! What an amazing car. I wish I could also have this kind of car. But anyway's I'm also satisfied with my new car. I bought it last week and it was a Diesel vehicle. Through cardealexpert one of the best site for new car I was able to buy one. Though, you have a bad car credit, you can still get new diesel or any kind of car for you. So, try it now here at bad car credit for more information.

Great job on your roof, you have inspired me to go work on mine. And thanks for listing the supplies you used! Brb.

[AHFlynn]

For a second I was like, "Why did he take a fish eye pic of his garage ceiling?" and then I was like

this^ haha.

i love your posts every time.

[phryxis]

For a second I was like, "Why did he take a fish eye pic of his garage ceiling?" and then I was like

when I was first taking pics of it, I had no reference point, which is why I added a little bit of the Prelude so you can see it isn't just a bad pic of the garage ceiling.

same thing, amazing job

Great job on your roof, you have inspired me to go work on mine. And thanks for listing the supplies you used! Brb.

Sweet!

this^ haha.

i love your posts every time.

Thanks

[.:Ryan]

What I used:
3M Rubbing compound
Meguiars Swirl Remover 2.0
Meguiars Show Gloss
Meguiars Hi Tech Yellow Wax x2 coats
Meguiars Synthetic Sealant

In that order?

Looks fantastic!!!

[phryxis]

In that order?

Looks fantastic!!!

Yup! Added that note to my post. Also used a Porter Cable for the entire process.

Thanks

[phryxis]

Here's the video I watched to learn how to polish the paint, it was insanely helpful.

It's a bit repetitive, but it was nice being able to see proper technique and whatnot.

[phryxis]

Before work today I went over to the Honda campus in Torrance because I had heard last week they had the new NSX there.

On my way over, I ran into a roadside smog check. Of course they had to check my car



Apparently, if a car is out of spec they'll just tell you, they're not there to hand out citations. In the grand scheme of things, it was actually a fairly pleasant experience. The attendants were cool and careful.



The new NSX was moved on Friday, so unfortunately it wasn't there. I didn't really take any pics of the campus or the cars there cuz I didn't want to be 'that guy', although I did come across an ILX which was really awesome to see in person. Looks great, especially for an upscale Civic.

[Isambard]

Looks really sharp, as does your NSX

[AggvGtivr6]

On my way over, I ran into a roadside smog check. Of course they had to check my car

They dont hand out citations yet... That is some of the most F'd up crap i've ever seen

The People's Republic of California

[Brendan@bwalkauto]

Roadside smog check? WTF?

[mellbergVWfan]

I really hope those don't start showing up in the Bay Area. (The Smog checks not the NSX. )

[kwik!gti]

lol roadside smog check? How much is that costing that fail Bankrupt state to do that???

I have a job interview at the end of the month in CA. If I move out there things like this will drive me to be less of a "car guy" I swear.

[FACTORYBOOST]

Came in expecting something lame...

Exceeded my expectations ten-fold. Good joerb.

Most certainly congrats to OP!
Where do you live so I can come "borrow" this beautiful machine?
I promise I'll bring it back with a full tank and undestroyed tires

[phryxis]

They dont hand out citations yet... That is some of the most F'd up crap i've ever seen

The People's Republic of California

I'm actually curious what they would have done if my car was modded. That being said, they let a ricey modded Integra through, so I am not sure what the criteria was for testing.

I really hope those don't start showing up in the Bay Area. (The Smog checks not the NSX. )

I may be taking a little road trip up North with the NSX in a few months. Depends on if I decide to go to NSXPO in CO though

[phryxis]

lol roadside smog check? How much is that costing that fail Bankrupt state to do that???

I have a job interview at the end of the month in CA. If I move out there things like this will drive me to be less of a "car guy" I swear.

Honestly, it was the first time I've ever come across one, despite hearing about them for years.

Being in CA has made me more of a car guy *shrug*

Most certainly congrats to OP!
Where do you live so I can come "borrow" this beautiful machine?
I promise I'll bring it back with a full tank and undestroyed tires

Thanks! I don't think it's possible to have undestroyed tires, NSXes eat them for breakfast.

[FACTORYBOOST]

Thanks! I don't think it's possible to have undestroyed tires, NSXes eat them for breakfast.

This is one of 2 Hondas/Acuras I would still love to own, this and an S2000

[Tuneman7]

On my way over, I ran into a roadside smog check. Of course they had to check my car

Never seen this before...