Green Tea Metallic NSX Concept
I couldn’t help myself. CRV Green Tea Metallic NSX concept lowered on SSR wheels.
FRENCH
Does Emma Watson like the new NSX?!
Discuss: Critical
Taking moment to put not only myself but also ILE in a position of judgement from an unbiased perspective it would appear that recently we’ve been taking a rather critical position on all things automotive related amongst other subjects. Given this is a medium of which we pay for and further more control, we could just flip everyone the bird and go on with our bad self but with respect to the automotive community and our followers I’ll address the issue with tact and sincerity.
The thought came to mind as would any topic of interest would, through inspiration. A conversation, exactly, although not immediately related brought into realization how opinionated we have become, passing judgement and analyzing every detail of ones build and life. To our defense, it’s just what becomes of the enthusiast when all of his/her previous expectations are fulfilled and the fine line between what’s awesome and what is mediocre is less definitive.
An inspection of myself uncovered this query; Who am I to criticize someone’s pride and joy… besides a gentleman and scholar with great tastes (kidding… almost)? In all seriousness, the decisions people make and the lifestyle they’ve selected is solely their choice and my opinion is, well, just that.
Bringing this topic full circle. I wanted to thank everyone for contributing their $0.02 (“two cents”) via our FACEBOOK and the comments section. The energy that drives this industry is strengthened within these channels and it leads to innovation that’ll hopefully reward innovators, and not imitators, resulting in faster, more reliable, attractive, sports cars.
FRENCH
CCW, a brand that has become a standard amongst the fitment concerned, at least in my opinion, has earned its “stripes” in all avenues of tuning. Below 3 S2000′s wearing LM20s and Classics join an NA2 NSX
photo credit: unknown
NSX Friday
After I have my way with my current S2000 which I’m picking an amuse r1 bumper for this weekend, I’ll be sure to move on to Honda’s bread and butter, the NSX.
FRENCH
photo credit synth19
NSX EXHAUST NOTE, YES!
Little commentary for this incredible NSX exhaust note compliments of Taitec.
FRENCH
NSX Legacy Continued
The flag ship car of Honda has been long discontinued for a considerable amount of time but has not been shy of the lime light. Kyushudanji, a Japanese NSX tuner, has recently posted a very impressive time at the Tsukuba Circuit, 56″959 sec. Looking as fast is it performs, the balance between show and go is well received by myself and all of those who appreciate the realistic side of tuning.
FRENCH
HKS Premium Day NA1 Widebody NSX
This weekend gave way to some much need me time. With work absolutely becoming a factor in my lifestyle an opportunity to create some separation between the two was without a doubt essential. For those of us who are under the belief that your work and social life can exist independently are in for, as cliche as this may sound, “a rude awakening.” Feeling that I’ve undersold myself, this NSX brought my goals back into scope and the pursuit of achievement shall proceed and continue. We have our shirt designs ready for print, we are just waiting on one of our friends to return of Cali so we can put an order in together as you get breaks with increased quantity. We’ll also be getting some more sabre-skulls cut for the new season and the site should have a new layout soon as promised by Ryan Rich.
FRENCH
Red, NA1, widebody NSX on some diamond black volk TE37s… :soul stolen:
NSXXYYY
Couple killer NSX’s leaving a recent cars and coffee event in cali. I CANNOT WAIT FOR WEK FEST!!
Picutres again taken from ThePerfectExposure.
-Spilner
I Heart NSX
“Out sight out, out of mind” is phrase that can be used to describe my NSX fanaticism. Enjoying all things S2000 recently this NSX came into my World and turned it upside down. I’m on craigslist now in search of a steal.
FRENCH
No Debate
SpeedHunters seems to be holding these “Best :insert theme: Cars of 2010″ posts where the comments section will ultimately decide the victor. Rather than wait and let the majority decide, I’ll insert my $0.02 here. This particular decision was determined by my ultra JDM fanboi pokemon v-tec bias if you were concerned.
FRENCH
Best Race Car of 2010…
Honda’s Super GT HSV-010 GT
This is my V-TEC fanboi club…
True Story
When I first committed to coming to Miami, Fl on vacation from New York I had expected it to be a tuner play ground in consideration of the consistent beautiful weather. But, the truth is the only performance cars that I’ve laid eyes upon are, or lean more towards, the super car definition. Scheduled to attend FixxFest and a couple bizspeed.net events during my stay, the South Beach lifestyle quickly diminished my interest in driving a +1hr to be present at any of them. Disappointed in my behavior, I am making up for it by featuring a set of photos by www.SHIRAKIPHOTO.com of the 2010 NSXPO best of show winner.
FRENCH
…NS’X-men
Exterior modifications
Cantrell Studios Wide Body Conversion Package
Completely Debadged
Cantrell Studios GT-Series Front Bumper w/custom LED DRL’s
2002+ headlight Update kit: all factory parts:
2002+ factory style carbon fiber composite hood (painted to match)
Downforce 02 Style Sports Rear Valence, modded for a single exhaust
Volk Racing GT-V wheels, 18 front. 19 rear
Custom paint, color is called Grigio Telesto from a 07 Lamborghini lp640
Suspension and Drivetrain modifications
TEIN Mono Flex Suspension
ScienceofSpeed Hydraulic Lift System
Honda NA2 NSX-R front stabilizer & bushing
Dali racing front and rear sway bars
Movit Brakes, 4 piston “Porsche big reds” 12.5 inch rotor, with stainless lines
NSX-R Chassis Reinforcement Set
ScienceofSpeed Billet Twin Carbon Clutch
NSX 5-spd – fully rebuilt & blueprinted with Cryo’ed gears
Interior Modifications
1992 dash, (no airbag opening)
Recaro Pole Position (black leather)
Alcantra Headliner, Visors and Doors
Rapid Steering Hub – black
NSX-R Steering Wheel Horn Set
Honda NSX-R Steering Wheel
Kenwood touch screen double din Head unit
Pioneer 8 inch flat sub woofers behind seats
Rockford 100×4 amplifier
AEM serial gauge
Signature Series Billet Aluminum Instrument Cluster Rings, Machine Finish
Engine Modifications
ScienceofSpeed forged low compression piston with Xylan skirt coating, rings, pins, & locks
bush small rod end for floating piston
MLS head gasket set
polished crankshaft journals
full cylinder head & cylinder block internal gaskets, seals, & bearing set
new timing belt
mill heads, valve job, & gas check
disassembly & assembly of engine, set ring gap, blueprint clearances on rotating assembly
big flange stepped sleeved cylinder block machined & honed
balanced & blueprinted rotating assembly
ARP head stud kit
sized billet chromoly steel connecting rods
ScienceofSpeed 36mm SS intake valve set
ScienceofSpeed 30mm Inconel exhaust valve set
cylinder head port work
Locking Timing Belt Tensioner
ARP NSX Main Stud Kit
ScienceofSpeed LMA Kit
ScienceofSpeed Dual Valve Springs
ScienceofSpeed Titanium Valve Spring Retainer Set
ScienceofSpeed Billet Oil Pump Gear Set
ARC Baffled High Capacity Oil Pan
ScienceofSpeed NSX Billet Camshaft Plugs
Stage 2 NSX Front and rear Engine Mounts
Engine assembled by Ffej @ Science of Speed in Tempe
PWR Radiator with built in water/oil oil cooler
Custom dual 10 inch radiator fans
Custom built at home Headers and turbo manifold
Custom built at home turbo system
Precision Turbo pt67
Tial wastegate and blowoff valve
4 inch downpipe, 4 inch muffler, and 4 inch single exhaust.
Air to water Intercooler
AEM Methanol Kit
AEM ecu tuned by UMS in Tempe
RC 750 injectors
Walboro 225 HP fuel pump
Upgraded fuel lines and filter
Back to Reality
What the hell was I thinking when I said the NSX looks dated! Picture is from StickyDilJoe.com (check it out. I do, EVERYDAY)
FRENCH
Reversal
Contrary to my previous position, this NSX blends seamlessly with the most current tuning platforms.
F_R_E_N_C_H
(I’m back, no worries)
NSX: Dated? I think not…
This post is in response to FRENCH from a day or 2 ago. He was saying how the NSX looked dated next to the GTR and what he said was valid, but I think with the right touches it could overshadow the much praised Skylines and Silvias any day of the week. I was doing some searches on google for colors I might want to paint my car in the future and I came across this Lamborghini Gray NSX with chrome Super Advans.
To be completely honest, I did a lot of digging to get some of the high-res photos of this car and it didn’t help that the car was sold a few years back, but I must say that when I saw the car, I immediately fell in love and knew I had to see more of it. The owner of this car was Daniel K. Song and the vision for his car as well as his photography is on point. It was definitely refreshing to see an NSX without the Veilside or Sorcery kit. Great job Daniel.
- j -
Modification List (in it’s final form)
EXTERIOR:
- Downforce front bumper w/ carbon canards
- Downforce side skirts w/ carbon scoop
- Downforce carbon 3 pc. rear diffuser
- Downforce wide front fenders
- Downforce wide rear fenders
- Downforce carbon type r wing w/led
- Downforce carbon trunk w/ lip wing
- Downforce carbon rear windshield garnish
- Seibon carbon louvered hood
- Cantrell carbon fuel filler door
- Type R door badge
- Science of Speed lexan hatch w/ carbon duct
- Smoked tailights / front turn signals
- Sparco hood pins
- Lamborghini Grigio Avalon metallic paint w/black canopy
INTERIOR:
- Recaro pole position seats (black)
- Type R steering wheel w/ honda horn
- Type R carbon shift boot
- Type R shift knob
- Type R red carpet
- Cantrell carbon door sill plates
- Carbon center console w/ in-dash lcd/dvd/radio
SUSPENSION/WHEELS:
- Volk Racing GTV (18×8 / 19×10.5) matte black
- ARK performance coilovers
- Type R chassis brace
- ARC strut bar
ENGINE/PERFORMANCE:
- Taitec center exit JGTC exhaust
- ARK performance DTX (quad tip) exhaust (for SEMA only)
- Taitec headers
- Taitec test pipes
- ARC intake
- ARC radiator
- ARC oil cap
- Science of Speed coolant tank
AUDIO:
- Pioneer dvd/lcd/ipod
- iPod
- MB Quart (front/rear)
- JL Audio 10″ sub
- JL Audio 5 channel amp
- Fiberglass floor enclosure
Hybrid NSX
As much as I admire the mid-engine Acura “supercar”, a showing at the Fall Nationals today revealed its age parked next to Nissan’s GTR35. Disappointed, I reconsidered whether or not the car is worth owning in the future. But, not all hope is lost for Honda and there performance collection as a recent video release showcases a hybrid driven FR NSX. I have hope.
F_R_E_N_C_H
Do Right
We tend to roll our eyes at the Tuesday night meets because of the amount of nonsense that usually goes down but being that the Summer is nearing completion we made exception to the expected antics this evening. Being an ambassador of our community I made sure to grab the Canon for your viewing pleasure.
F_R_E_N_C_H
Imma-what?
In a recent conversation over what my next car should be an interesting subject materialized, that is the maturity of automotive tuning. Jon or as you guys may know him as he blogs here, J pointed out that if I built/bought a K20 Civic EK9, or any tuner car under the circumstances, I would have a difficult time securing a job if interviewers saw what I arrived in. Rattled by what he suggested, I replied stating that what I drive shouldn’t be an indicator of my performance (at least not for an entry-level position 
), regardless I see myself as an asset who can contribute significantly to a firm, not an employee fighting to retain my position due to poor performance. Right or wrong, would I want to be part of a business that determines the worth of someone based on their appearance or mode of transportation? NO. Don’t get me wrong, I understand that if the industry you work in has a certain standard of dress you should make adjustments to your appearance, but if the position calls for a vehicle that is more reserved it should be provided, not a qualification for the job. I see where his opinion stems from, ring wing conservative-ville. Is tuning cars immature?
_FRENCH
Is this NSX childish?
This yak looks pretty immature lol
Apex Blue Pearl NSX
Probably mistaken for Laguna Seca Blue this NSX was one of the top cars to attend Import Alliance this past weekend. Mentioned in the title, Honda’s flagship vehicle takes the paint of its younger brother the S2000. Equipped with the finest selection of JDM parts including Sorcery widebody and work wheels, the NA1 NSX is revitalized from its early 90s appearance and brought up to speed.
_FRENCH
Lost for Words
The level of automotive cinematography has just been raised. Format67 already recognized as the quintessential auto video production team has again established themselves as the elite firm with their full length NSX film. Identified mostly for their german features, the independent label goes beyond their comfort zone providing us with a healthy blend of performance and art via Honda’s flagship vehicle. I hope you enjoy this as much as I have.
_FRENCH
Orange you glad?
I’m counting the hours until my next car purchase… which will hopefully all go as planned tomorrow. Not to totally give away the secret, but I was looking at pictures of some honda greats on s2ki, and I came across this recent shoot of a pristine Imola NSX…NO, no, no, I’m not getting an NSX. Or am I ?? Anyway, enjoy this chi town beauty. Synth19 is throwing on some TE37s on this next I’m curious to see which looks better.
-Dirty
Snippet
Another well composed teaser of an NSX. It has me thinking whether or not they ever amount to anything?!
-FRENCH
Taste Of Things To Come – NSX teaser from Dimer van Santen on Vimeo.
Fable
My friend Artie has been telling about his buddies NSX for lets say about a month and a half and I have yet to see this beauty. Allegedly all black with on a set bronze Volks I can only imagine what it looks like in reality. Pics when I see it, if it lives up to my expectations.
_FRENCH
this is on gold wheels… I KNOW
Giggidy Goo!
Resurrected
In order for something to be considered dead in the automotive theatre the community must be exhausted of a trend so incredibly much that anyone who makes use of the trend is ostracized or criticized for their modifications. This was the suggestion of many in regards to the matte black paint scheme. These vehicle owners would say otherwise.
-FRENCH
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