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
• Project Kics – R40 Neo Chro Extended Lug Nuts
• STMPO NSX Targa Rear Strut Tower
• Nardi Deep Corn 330mm suede steering wheel with custom orange stitching
• Works Bell Rapfix Steering Wheel Quick Release – Yoshioka Special Edition
• Recaro Pole Positions (leather with custom orange stitch) with SOS Speed Rails/Sliders

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.