Most of the aftermarket intakes available for the NSX offer little to no performance gains. In fact, a few out there actually degrade performance…a testament to Honda engineering. With this in mind, I decided to replace the filter and keep things as is. But why not get my style on? So  I picked up this snazzy light-weight (dry) carbon fiber air box lid from Comptech.

These are probably not worth the price, but I wanted a nice way to finish off the new wheels. Advan has traditionally never released centercaps with their wheels; but due to increased popularity on the street, they have released these new caps in 2009. This is the Low type. Thanks to the boys at Z1 Performance for hooking me up.

Advan Center Cap

Here is a test shot with some new cheap flashes. Used Canon EF: 24-70mm f/2.8 L, two Vivitar 285 HV, Blazzeo RF Speedlites Trigger and Receivers.

NSX Motor

For the hell of it, I decided to take a pic of my Advan RS’s. I used a Canon EF: 24-70mm f/2.8 L, and one Vivitar Flash (off camera). The picture is comprised of two layers due to the body of the car looking too blown out.

Advan RS

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New Advan RS Teaser.  Offsets:  17×8 et37 (f) and 18×10 et35 (r). I used a 3mm spacer in front and 5mm in rear. This essentially changed the offsets to +34 and +30 respectively. Car is a bit damp from driving in the rain. First time  with these tires (wheels/tires used), handled well. Specs, 215/40/17 and 265/35/18. I typically like to run a bit lower profile but what ya gonna do with a used setup?

Got the VRH installed awhile ago. Thanks to Ravi from Umbrella Auto Design for hooking me up. The Umbrella Auto Design electric piston set is a patented and designed to raise or lower any vehicle equipped with a coilover suspension system at the push of a button. This system has been designed to be plug and play(direct bolt in) and requires no modifications to the vehicle chassis. Thanks again to Jeremy for editing and taping this vid.

The Video:

I just realized some of my early photoshoots sucked really bad. In case you’re wondering, yes I deleted those pics. haha

I decided to take a few shots before the NSX goes away for the winter.  New look coming in 2010…stay tuned.

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Teaser of new stoptech BBK. Professionally painted Imola Orange Pearl with 5 coats of clear.

Here is a video by my buddy Jeremy Cliff.

You are specifically hearing the following exhaust components:

• GTone f1 v5.1 exhaust (stainless steel with factory issued titanium burnt single tips)
• Cantrell Concepts Airflow Induction System
• Custom TIG welded Test Pipes

GTone F1 v5.1 NSX Exhaust from Jeremy Cliff on Vimeo.

LED tail lights were added. Really updates the look of the NSX. Not shown are the LED’s for the turn, brake (brighter), and reverse lights.

New lens arrived… a  few “test” shots. One of these days I’m going to do a proper photoshoot. The Canon 70-200 L 2.8 (IS).

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Super Cars Saturday’s was this past weekend in Glenview, IL.  Here is a shot I took at the meet. From an enthusiast standpoint, meets are a great to see a variety of cars. From a photographer’s prospective, you have no control on weather, people, light, etc. Click here for the larger version of this shot.

SCS Shot

Here is a quick pic from this past weekend’s meet @ GRD (Villa Park, IL).  I really liked the BBS LM wheels that my buddy John selected for his GTR. The red centercaps work really well. My NSX is intentionally out-of-focus to highlight the BBS wheels.

BBS LM's on a GTR

Here is a quick shot of the downforce diffuser and GTone exhaust installed.

GTone 5.1 + DF Diffuser

In 1999, a special Zanardi edition NSX was sold in the United States. With only 50 of these ever sold, it is easily the most coveted NSX to date.  The signature series NSX takes its name from two-time CART open-wheel racing championship driver, Alex Zanardi.  This shift knob was specially made for the Zanardi edition NSX.  It’s weighted, and a much improved shift feel compared to the stock shift knob.

A feature on the new 2002 NA2 NSX-R in Japan is a unique mesh shift boot complete with carbon fiber trim. This piece replaced the factory shift boot and console trim piece.

I added a rear window garnish to replace the OEM version. The Rear Window Garnish (RWG) is made of carbon fiber and modified by Downforce (DF) to take advantage of the car’s air flow during high speeds. DF raised the vent by an unnoticeable 3/4″ in height the vent can catch more air to cool the engine bay off.

Downforce Rear Window Garnish

This is the one of the sweetest sounding exhaust notes you will ever hear. This exhaust is stainless steel with factory issued titanium burnt single tip. Note is spectacular, a high pitched Formula One sound. Not many available in the US, I was lucky to snag one of these up. The 5.1 is no longer being produced.

GTone 5.1

This may have been my first shot with my 40d. I found this in my archives, Fully Auto mode! haha! You can see the outline of the rear diffuser in this pic.

This was shot @ Lamborghini Chicago during one of their popular happy hours.  Thanks to Dino @ CJA Photography.

Shot by CJA Photography

Here is the new Works Bell “Team Orange” Steering Wheel with matching Quick Release Hub and the Splash shorty hub. Although their are cheaper options available, Works Bell owns the patent on the QR. Why get a replica of something on a safety item? All the other QR options on the market are knock offs of Works Bell.

Installed

Now that the weather is picking up, means more photoshoots! Here is a recent pic using my Canon 40d. Processing was completed using Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop.

Here is my Current Modification List:

NSX mod list

• Zanardi Shift Knob
• NSX-R Mesh boot with CF Trim
• SOS Short Gear Stalk
• Honda JDM Navigation Pod
• AudioVox Back up Camera
• Alpine 770 Touch Screen with Navi screen Mount
• Alpine Navi/ Black Bird Docking Station
• TOYO Proxes T1R- 215/35/18 & 275/30/19
• Advan RS- Dark Gunmetal 17×8 et37 (f) and 18×10 et35 (r)
• Volk TE-37 in Custom Formula Silver 18×7.5 +30 19×9.5 +34
• Advan Center caps
• Volk GT Center Caps
• Downforce NSX-R Diffuser (painted semi-gloss black)
• Downforce NSR-R CF Spoiler (with LED Brake Light)
• McGard Black Spline Lugs & Locks
• Downforce Rear Window Garnish
• GTone f1 v5.1 exhaust (stainless steel with factory issued titanium burnt single tips)
• Tein Type Flex Coilovers
• Front Lip and Rear Valance painted semi-gloss black
• Shark Antennae
• ScienceofSpeed CF Intake Plate
• NSX-R chassis bars (Powdercoated Black)
• Comptech 3-way Adjustable Sway Bars
• SOS Spacer kit for Sways
• Umbrella Auto Design- Variable Ride Height Suspension Kit
• Cantrell Concepts Airflow Induction System
• Custom TIG welded Test Pipes
• Custom Rear Tail lights LED Conversion
• Stoptech BBK Front/Rear (and ebrake)
• Comptech Carbon Fiber Air Box lid
• Honda JDM Coolant Expansion Tank Cover

Retired Mods:

Taitec GTLW Exhaust, Comptech Exhaust, Downforce Rear License Plate Bezel, Volk GTV in Titanium Gunmetal- 18×7.5 (+33) and 19×9.5(+36), Rays Duraluminum Lug Nuts

Welcome to my new NSX Blog. This site will document my NSX progress and build.