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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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this has been a good post... .i'm actually lookin' for a 94-97 NSX-T right now... .can't decide if I'm gonna off load the 97 SC400,...which has been modded, and pretty pimp,.... ( probably gonna keep it ),... plus I have a 99 RX300.

I shied away from a few NSX's before,.. .but I think I'm in a better position to buy one now with no regrets.

I'm really curious about what my mod options are.... I've seen the comptech s/c,.. can't really get a solid fix on turbo set ups.
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by NAZTY97
this has been a good post... .i'm actually lookin' for a 94-97 NSX-T right now... .can't decide if I'm gonna off load the 97 SC400,...which has been modded, and pretty pimp,.... ( probably gonna keep it ),... plus I have a 99 RX300.

I shied away from a few NSX's before,.. .but I think I'm in a better position to buy one now with no regrets.

I'm really curious about what my mod options are.... I've seen the comptech s/c,.. can't really get a solid fix on turbo set ups.
Comptech is the safe bet. It puts down about 340 HP to the wheels which would put the NSX is solid low 12 second territory. It is simply and reliable. The various turbo kits have much more potential, but can also be a lot more complitated. Personally, unless you really are into mass power, I'd just do the I/H/E which should gain you an extra 25 or so HP to the wheels. Other than that, the aftermarket potential is quite large for the NSX. You can do stroker motors from 3.3L to 3.8L which can add over 100HP to the wheels N/A, you can to individual throttle bodies and velocity stacks, wide body kits, mild body kits, race parts, street parts. The only downside is the cost
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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I tell you,even though it is an old body style, it is still very much modern and sleek. I love the NSK and Comptech is the way to go. I came sooooo close to buying one. Still may to have as a toy.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 05:23 AM
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I've been detailing (and by virtue, driving) quite a few NSX's lately. I'd forgotten how much I liked them; I kind of want to buy one now.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Pearlpower
I tell you,even though it is an old body style, it is still very much modern and sleek. I love the NSK and Comptech is the way to go. I came sooooo close to buying one. Still may to have as a toy.
same here, hopefully one day, i can get it for some nice weekend rides
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
same here, hopefully one day, i can get it for some nice weekend rides
Hey Henry, I'll trade you for your SC for a day.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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Hey Henry, I'll trade you for your SC for a day.
lol, you know my wife is the person you need to talk to.

ask CK6speed, nsx was a car we were considering when we bought our sc430
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
lol, you know my wife is the person you need to talk to.

ask CK6speed, nsx was a car we were considering when we bought our sc430

What? You haven't convinced teh wife yet? Whoes running the show over at your house Just kidding. One of the reasons why I'm selling my NSX is because the wife is making me to so we can buy or rebuild a/our house
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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What? You haven't convinced teh wife yet? Whoes running the show over at your house Just kidding. One of the reasons why I'm selling my NSX is because the wife is making me to so we can buy or rebuild a/our house
maybe that's the very same resaon why i don't have the car

one day, that's all i can say

what a lovely car!!
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 12:07 AM
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well to the two of you... I am buying an NSX before I get married ( again ).... and there will be no say now, or then on that matter... I will come into the future marriage with 3 cars!! and I will own them... so no negotiations possible.

I think I'm going for a 94-97 NSX-T.
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Originally Posted by NAZTY97
well to the two of you... I am buying an NSX before I get married ( again ).... and there will be no say now, or then on that matter... I will come into the future marriage with 3 cars!! and I will own them... so no negotiations possible.

I think I'm going for a 94-97 NSX-T.
lol, for sure, learn from our mistakes
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by NAZTY97
well to the two of you... I am buying an NSX before I get married ( again ).... and there will be no say now, or then on that matter... I will come into the future marriage with 3 cars!! and I will own them... so no negotiations possible.

I think I'm going for a 94-97 NSX-T.
Personally, and this is just my own opinion, I'd get either a 94, or a 97 from your choice. My personal reason is the 94 was the last of the 3.0L Coupes (Not counting the 97-01 special order and Zanardi Coupes). The 95-96 use the same 3.0L motor and 5-Speed trans as the 91-94 Coupes, but 95 was the first year for the T top. Those NSX's are heavier than the 91-94 Coupes due to the extra chassis bracing because of the removable top. The 97+ however, got the 3.2L engine and 6-Speed, and also used thinner more updated aluminum. Surely the 95-96 NSX is still no slouch and a mid 13 second car, but if you are one that looks at the numbers that might sway you. Chassis wise, whether you can feel it or not, the Coupes have the stiffer chassis vs the T.
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by CK6Speed
Personally, and this is just my own opinion, I'd get either a 94, or a 97 from your choice. My personal reason is the 94 was the last of the 3.0L Coupes (Not counting the 97-01 special order and Zanardi Coupes). The 95-96 use the same 3.0L motor and 5-Speed trans as the 91-94 Coupes, but 95 was the first year for the T top. Those NSX's are heavier than the 91-94 Coupes due to the extra chassis bracing because of the removable top. The 97+ however, got the 3.2L engine and 6-Speed, and also used thinner more updated aluminum. Surely the 95-96 NSX is still no slouch and a mid 13 second car, but if you are one that looks at the numbers that might sway you. Chassis wise, whether you can feel it or not, the Coupes have the stiffer chassis vs the T.
ah that's the exact same thing chris told me a while back. now i remeber the reason. 97+ for sure. i hope when the time comes, i can actually get a 03+. from what i read those mild changes make the car a lot better. just the headlights again (no more flip headlights so less weight) help the balance already. just what i read though
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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I recently sold my nsx less than a month ago and let me tell you i regret selling my baby. I love my CL500 but the fun factor is zero compare to an nsx. I probaly moved up as far as prestige but I miss my car more and more everyday.

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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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I recently sold my nsx less than a month ago and let me tell you i regret selling my baby. I love my CL500 but the fun factor is zero compare to an nsx. I probaly moved up as far prestige but I miss my car more and more everyday.

I know how you feel and I haven't even sold mine yet. I read all the stories of owners selling their NSX's for something different like a Porsche, or M3, or whatever only to end up with another NSX somehow. I'm selling my NSX to my brother so I still have have it for a few more months, but I'm already missing it and I've been searching for a replacement for months now and I just can't find anything (Anything I can afford that is). The Porsche Cayman as far as I can tell would be about the only worthy replacement at that price range. Everything else cost 2X as much which is way out of my league. Anyway, during my reseach for replacement cars I keep coming back to just buying another NSX You can find faster cars, better handling cars, but nothing over all like what the NSX offers. Plus my insurance is less tha $1100 a year which is less than my Lexus RX330 (Same coverage). can't beat that for an exotic sports car
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