http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:19:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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? ... http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2010/02/27/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 ... http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2010/02/19/advan-centercaps/ 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. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="700" caption="NSX Motor"][/caption] For the hell of it, I decided to take a pic of my Advan RS's. I used a Canon EF: ... http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2010/02/04/strobing/ Gallery (click thumb for high resolution): Wallpaper Size: 1920x1266 (pic 5) 1964x1200 (pic 2) http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/11/27/advan-rs-semi-proper-shoot/ New Advan RS Teaser.  Offsets:  17x8 et37 (f) and 18x10 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), ... http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/11/25/advan-rs-winter-shoes/ 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 ... http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/11/17/variable-ride-height-suspension-kit-vrh/ I just realized some of my early photoshoots sucked really bad. In case you're wondering, yes I deleted those pics. haha http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/10/27/wow/ I decided to take a few shots before the NSX goes away for the winter.  New look coming in 2010...stay tuned. Gallery (click thumb for high resolution): http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/10/25/last-shoot-of-2009/ Teaser of new stoptech BBK. Professionally painted Imola Orange Pearl with 5 coats of clear. http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/10/23/stoptech-bbk/ 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. http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/10/06/exhaust-video/ 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. http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/08/26/led-tails/ 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). [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="700" caption="Click Pic for High Res Version!"][/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="700" caption="Click Pic for High Res Version!"][/caption] http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/07/16/new-lens-70-200-l-28-is/ 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 ... http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/06/07/super-cars-saturday-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. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="700" caption="BBS ... http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/06/01/nsx-sandwich/ Here is a quick shot of the downforce diffuser and GTone exhaust installed. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="700" caption="GTone 5.1 + DF Diffuser"][/caption] http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/05/09/gtone-51-installed/ 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 ... http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/04/23/zanardi-shift-knob-nsx-r-shift-boot/ Just a small engine dress up part. This is a Carbon Fiber Manifold Plate by Science of Speed. 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 ... http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/04/23/downforce-sos/ 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. ... http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/04/16/gtone-51-exhaust/ 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. http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/04/13/first-dslr-pic/ This was shot @ Lamborghini Chicago during one of their popular happy hours.  Thanks to Dino @ CJA Photography. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="652" caption="Shot by CJA Photography"][/caption] http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/04/13/cja-photography-shot/ 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 ... http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/04/10/steering-wheel-setup/ 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. http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/04/03/new-nsx-night-shot/ 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 17x8 et37 (f) and 18x10 et35 ... http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/04/03/nsx-modifications/ Welcome to my new NSX Blog. This site will document my NSX progress and build. http://www.chicagoz.com/synth19/wordpress/2009/04/03/hello-world/