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nsxmr2elises2000
nsxmr2elises2000 PowerDork
2/15/24 10:42 p.m.


UPDATE:

well after 43 days, mechanic says T belt and full service is completed. 

 

Pick up tomorrow. Cant freaking wait!!! 

nsxmr2elises2000
nsxmr2elises2000 PowerDork
2/16/24 8:52 p.m.

service done

car is home 

 

new front lip spoiler + body colored tow hook cover installed

 

mechanic said old T belt  would have been good for another 100 k - replacing not needed. 

 

also mentioned nsx used to have 30w motor oul in trans from factory - replaced with honda gear oil - smooth as butter 

 

mechanic also said for me , h&r spacer, eibach springs, momo wheel a must 

 

enjoying drive - will write later 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jim Pettengill
Jim Pettengill HalfDork
2/16/24 9:09 p.m.

Congratulations, been waiting for this post.  Let us know how she drives.

Sonic
Sonic UberDork
2/16/24 9:37 p.m.

I'm totally sure you are going to love it, these cars really are special.  Honda MTF is the right choice for fluids.  Have fun getting to know your hot new love.  Be sure to spend some time topless, and also be sure to get the revs up for the full experience.  
 

This should help get you in the mood

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fg-oiuU0Nzc 

nsxmr2elises2000
nsxmr2elises2000 PowerDork
2/16/24 10:29 p.m.

spent the day on ACH

 

bmw88rider
bmw88rider UberDork
2/16/24 10:41 p.m.

That was so fun in the Teggy. I can't even imagine that in a NSX. 

nsxmr2elises2000
nsxmr2elises2000 PowerDork
2/17/24 2:16 p.m.
bmw88rider said:

That was so fun in the Teggy. I can't even imagine that in a NSX. 

Living so close to ACH is ridiculous devil as you know

nsxmr2elises2000
nsxmr2elises2000 PowerDork
2/17/24 2:18 p.m.
Sonic said:

I'm totally sure you are going to love it, these cars really are special.  Honda MTF is the right choice for fluids.  Have fun getting to know your hot new love.  Be sure to spend some time topless, and also be sure to get the revs up for the full experience.  
 

This should help get you in the mood

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fg-oiuU0Nzc 

Love the Senna video. Yeah mechanic was mentioning Honda didn't put the MTF in the original NSXs? I wasn't sure about that. He's an original Honda Trained NSX tech - so I am in listening mode when I am there. 

The trans is now buttery smooth and I love it.

 

I am not a topless type of guy, but I left it topless all day yesterday. What a great day and high quality automobile. 

 

Truly is special car, and this is truly a pristine special example. 

 

She is all that and a bag of chips as Jenny Jones used to say.

nsxmr2elises2000
nsxmr2elises2000 PowerDork
2/17/24 2:18 p.m.
Jim Pettengill said:

Congratulations, been waiting for this post.  Let us know how she drives.

I will have to do some back to back with the Elise/S2000/MR2.. 

So far - ASTONISHINGLY good 

Olemiss540
Olemiss540 Dork
2/17/24 5:34 p.m.

What an amazingly beautiful update. So glad it made it in the hands of another enthusiast, instead of some douche that's going to clap it out and flip it in a year.

So jealous. 

nsxmr2elises2000
nsxmr2elises2000 PowerDork
2/17/24 10:20 p.m.
Olemiss540 said:

What an amazingly beautiful update. So glad it made it in the hands of another enthusiast, instead of some douche that's going to clap it out and flip it in a year.

So jealous. 

Thank you very much!! 

Definitely no flipping/selling/clapping it out here... 

nsxmr2elises2000
nsxmr2elises2000 PowerDork
2/27/24 10:36 p.m.

Smog test done. Registration now finally complete. Time to detail and desticker

 

 

 

akylekoz
akylekoz UltraDork
2/28/24 6:15 a.m.

That giant Lotus is a nice comparison of size.

gixxeropa
gixxeropa Reader
2/28/24 8:13 a.m.

In reply to nsxmr2elises2000 :

That made me realize these two were made at the same time, so I found a car and driver comparison test with these two, the C4 ZR1, Ferrari 348, and a Carrera 4. they liked the lotus the least (mostly because of the cramped interior it seems) and the NSX the most. Interestingly the ZR1 beat out the 348 for third, which I guess counts as a minor victory for lotus anyway.

nsxmr2elises2000
nsxmr2elises2000 PowerDork
3/4/24 11:04 a.m.

30% of the windshield stickers have been removed. It has been far more of a delicate task to take them off in order to preserve them.

189 miles curvy roads logged early AM - no one on the road. Driving feel was, no where as raw as my Elise, but much more grown up than my 95 Mr2 Turbo...

Enjoying it very much so far

 

first use of pop ups

 

 

nsxmr2elises2000
nsxmr2elises2000 PowerDork
3/4/24 11:11 a.m.

Couple more

 

 

 

 

 

nsxmr2elises2000
nsxmr2elises2000 PowerDork
3/4/24 11:13 a.m.
akylekoz said:

That giant Lotus is a nice comparison of size.

Evo even more so :) 

 

I will have to get some pics with the Elise/MR2/300zx

 

nsxmr2elises2000
nsxmr2elises2000 PowerDork
3/4/24 11:13 a.m.
gixxeropa said:

In reply to nsxmr2elises2000 :

That made me realize these two were made at the same time, so I found a car and driver comparison test with these two, the C4 ZR1, Ferrari 348, and a Carrera 4. they liked the lotus the least (mostly because of the cramped interior it seems) and the NSX the most. Interestingly the ZR1 beat out the 348 for third, which I guess counts as a minor victory for lotus anyway.

That was a great read! Thank you for sharing. I love reading the old tests. 

 

I used to love the Zr1....

z31maniac
z31maniac MegaDork
3/4/24 3:24 p.m.

I would do unspeakable things to even get a chance to drive one of those, much less have one in the garage. 

That color is perfect. 

nsxmr2elises2000
nsxmr2elises2000 PowerDork
3/4/24 4:06 p.m.
z31maniac said:

I would do unspeakable things to even get a chance to drive one of those, much less have one in the garage. 

That color is perfect. 

i promise not to make you kiss me on the mouth blush

 

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in all seriousness, i have done many unspeakable things to get to my dream .... has been worth it 

color is not my fave - but growing on me 

 

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when you visit me my friend - let me know 

z31maniac
z31maniac MegaDork
3/5/24 8:13 a.m.

In reply to nsxmr2elises2000 :

Deal! A bit of a drive, but we are hoping to visit California later this year before my mother's husband sells his home in San Diego. We've got some friends in LA we need to visit as well. 

nsxmr2elises2000
nsxmr2elises2000 PowerDork
3/5/24 11:15 a.m.

In reply to z31maniac :

Look me up. I do a bunch of international travels- but if I am here - would love to hang out 

nsxmr2elises2000
nsxmr2elises2000 PowerDork
3/5/24 10:00 p.m.

all windshield stickers off 

saved most of them carefully in folder 

 

 

nsxmr2elises2000
nsxmr2elises2000 PowerDork
3/6/24 1:00 p.m.

previous owner:

 

 

 

Hungary Bill (Forum Supporter)
Hungary Bill (Forum Supporter) PowerDork
3/6/24 1:43 p.m.
nsxmr2elises2000 said:

 

 

I have no idea how I've missed this thread until now, but WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations, man!  What a car, what a story, and what great photos!

This thread is amazing!  The way he took care of it, and the way he kept everything for you, I can't help but think that Frank was just holding your car for you until you were ready to accept delivery laugh

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