Install took just a few minutes and was an instant plug-n-play install. It looks phenomenal!
mid-engined madness
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
LED bumper lights installed!
John (mugenkid) is a guy on NSX Prime who came up with a very cool idea. Use the oem turn signal lights mounted on the bumper to house new leds. Intsantly it updates the front end of the nsx, giving it a very modern, Audi-esque appearance.
Install took just a few minutes and was an instant plug-n-play install. It looks phenomenal!
Install took just a few minutes and was an instant plug-n-play install. It looks phenomenal!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
New interior parts went in today/night
If there's one thing I have learned about this car is that nothing ever goes as planned.
Over the winter I decided to do something about a few things that nagged at me about my interior. First, although it has a fancy CF centre console with a double din cutout, I always thought the ashtray made it look too busy. As well, my door cards always looked terrible. They really showed their age with scratched up door handles, scuffed leather, and leather inserts that were cracked and poorly dyed by the previous owner (though I suspect he used a sharpie marker). The tweeter on the door looked bad as well and I never liked the sound from my oem Bose speakers in the doors and between the seats. So, I ordered a new centre console minus the ashtray for a cleaner look, and with it came a new pair of panels for the switchgear. I also bought a set of aftermarket speaker mounting panels from SOS. I also had a set of carbon panels made that replaced the dated looking folded leather triangles in the doors. The interesting thing is that sometime after these CF parts arrived from Europe I saw an ad posted on NSXPrime about a set of mint door handles. Seeing as I needed some new ones I bought them. What surprised me when they arrived was the amazing condition...they literally looked brand new. So much so, I PM'd the owner and asked if he wanted to sell me his door cards, which he did. Again, when they arrived they looked so good I decided to not install the CF triangle replacements (for now).
Everything was taken to Manny at Pearl Autocare in Stittsville and he went to work on it. Todd estimated everything looked oem so maybe 3-4 hrs tops. Guess again...the car was dropped off at 10am, and I got home with it at 10 PM!
There were delays all day because he was short of staff, but it was supposed to be ready by 6pm at the latest. When I got there at 6pm, he put everything together and waved goodbye, only to discover to both out shock that both door windows did not roll up!
After several hours of playing around with them it dawned on him that the CF switchgear panels were so poor fitting that hey did not allow the window switches to engage properly. More messing with it and 4 hrs after I had shown up to bring the car home, the problem was resolved and I was on my way home.
Pro: my car's interior is completely refreshed and the SOUND is now unbelievable. =) He installed a set of Alpine 6.5" component speakers (will find out later what model they are) as well as a mini amp in the glove box. Nothing too fancy...I'm not an audiophile, but I want better than oem sound. He delivered big time.
Con: I missed watching Ironman 2 with my neighbour, whom had pre-purchased tickets for the 9:30 show tonight. I'll have to see him tomorrow and pay him back for the tickets. Ugh.
Over the winter I decided to do something about a few things that nagged at me about my interior. First, although it has a fancy CF centre console with a double din cutout, I always thought the ashtray made it look too busy. As well, my door cards always looked terrible. They really showed their age with scratched up door handles, scuffed leather, and leather inserts that were cracked and poorly dyed by the previous owner (though I suspect he used a sharpie marker). The tweeter on the door looked bad as well and I never liked the sound from my oem Bose speakers in the doors and between the seats. So, I ordered a new centre console minus the ashtray for a cleaner look, and with it came a new pair of panels for the switchgear. I also bought a set of aftermarket speaker mounting panels from SOS. I also had a set of carbon panels made that replaced the dated looking folded leather triangles in the doors. The interesting thing is that sometime after these CF parts arrived from Europe I saw an ad posted on NSXPrime about a set of mint door handles. Seeing as I needed some new ones I bought them. What surprised me when they arrived was the amazing condition...they literally looked brand new. So much so, I PM'd the owner and asked if he wanted to sell me his door cards, which he did. Again, when they arrived they looked so good I decided to not install the CF triangle replacements (for now).
Everything was taken to Manny at Pearl Autocare in Stittsville and he went to work on it. Todd estimated everything looked oem so maybe 3-4 hrs tops. Guess again...the car was dropped off at 10am, and I got home with it at 10 PM!
There were delays all day because he was short of staff, but it was supposed to be ready by 6pm at the latest. When I got there at 6pm, he put everything together and waved goodbye, only to discover to both out shock that both door windows did not roll up!
After several hours of playing around with them it dawned on him that the CF switchgear panels were so poor fitting that hey did not allow the window switches to engage properly. More messing with it and 4 hrs after I had shown up to bring the car home, the problem was resolved and I was on my way home.
Pro: my car's interior is completely refreshed and the SOUND is now unbelievable. =) He installed a set of Alpine 6.5" component speakers (will find out later what model they are) as well as a mini amp in the glove box. Nothing too fancy...I'm not an audiophile, but I want better than oem sound. He delivered big time.
Con: I missed watching Ironman 2 with my neighbour, whom had pre-purchased tickets for the 9:30 show tonight. I'll have to see him tomorrow and pay him back for the tickets. Ugh.
Friday, April 30, 2010
First Lapping Day of 2010
What a perfect day today.
20 degrees, slightly overcast, not a drop of rain and no bugs. Woke up, wished my son Ben a happy 9th birthday (still cannot believe he's 9 now), went downstairs and watched him open his birthday presents (Star Wars space ship and SpyGear briefcase), munched a quick breakfast and then off to my favourite place in the universe, Calabogie Motorsports Park.
Spent a day lapping with the Motorsports Club of Ottawa (MCO). This is the first year joined, and I did it primarily for their lapping days at CMP. Very well run group, very strict on safety (good) but very popular (bad). I'd say about 30 cars showed up, and I was placed in Intermediate. Each group ran for 20 mins each, which sucked because after 5 laps or so it was time to come in. CMP is very technical and I hated the fact that as soon as I felt like I was "in the groove", I see the checkered flag and it was time to come in. *sigh*.
I had a fun time playing with my new GoPro Herocam and made a few vids today but was not impressed with Harry's Lap Timer app for the iPhone. I read all the instructions and fidgeted with it all day to no avail. I think the GPS signal might not be good out at CMP? Who knows.
The NSX got a lot of compliments which was nice. Good to hear my efforts are appreciated. There was one fanboy who, although he seems nice, just kept getting in my face all day asking for a ride. I am just not comfortable taking on passengers so far and had to break it to him. Sorry dude, but go away...
20 degrees, slightly overcast, not a drop of rain and no bugs. Woke up, wished my son Ben a happy 9th birthday (still cannot believe he's 9 now), went downstairs and watched him open his birthday presents (Star Wars space ship and SpyGear briefcase), munched a quick breakfast and then off to my favourite place in the universe, Calabogie Motorsports Park.
Spent a day lapping with the Motorsports Club of Ottawa (MCO). This is the first year joined, and I did it primarily for their lapping days at CMP. Very well run group, very strict on safety (good) but very popular (bad). I'd say about 30 cars showed up, and I was placed in Intermediate. Each group ran for 20 mins each, which sucked because after 5 laps or so it was time to come in. CMP is very technical and I hated the fact that as soon as I felt like I was "in the groove", I see the checkered flag and it was time to come in. *sigh*.
I had a fun time playing with my new GoPro Herocam and made a few vids today but was not impressed with Harry's Lap Timer app for the iPhone. I read all the instructions and fidgeted with it all day to no avail. I think the GPS signal might not be good out at CMP? Who knows.
The NSX got a lot of compliments which was nice. Good to hear my efforts are appreciated. There was one fanboy who, although he seems nice, just kept getting in my face all day asking for a ride. I am just not comfortable taking on passengers so far and had to break it to him. Sorry dude, but go away...
Sunday, April 25, 2010
What a difference Photoshop makes
I posted my pics on NSXPrime and a few guys turn out to be masters in the art of photochopping!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Quick 'n dirty photoshoot
I'm no expert when it comes to pics, but I was dying to get a few shots today while I had the time so off I went to the soccer pitch at Beckwith armed with my Nikon D40 in full AUTO setting :)
New parts added over the winter: Zoom mirror, Voltex 4 wing, Advan RS 17/18, new CF headlight covers which replaced old CF covers (currently for sale) to better match the big weave of my CF hood. Stuff you can't see: new OMP wheel, NRG quick release, CF door panels which replaced the wrinkled leather inserts, CF underbonnet rad shroud to help vent air out of the hood.
I know it's best to shoot at twilight but what can you do when just finding time to get out with the nsx is difficult. Sun was at high noon. Hopefully someone can photoshop some awesomeness into them.
New parts added over the winter: Zoom mirror, Voltex 4 wing, Advan RS 17/18, new CF headlight covers which replaced old CF covers (currently for sale) to better match the big weave of my CF hood. Stuff you can't see: new OMP wheel, NRG quick release, CF door panels which replaced the wrinkled leather inserts, CF underbonnet rad shroud to help vent air out of the hood.
I know it's best to shoot at twilight but what can you do when just finding time to get out with the nsx is difficult. Sun was at high noon. Hopefully someone can photoshop some awesomeness into them.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
In goes more parts
I've spent all winter doing what I normally do...browse the internet looking for new and cool parts for the NSX :) I had the car home for less than 24 hrs before I start tearing into her. In went the Dali Racing underbonnet vent which directs air through the Type R vented hood, the Dali Racing large weave CF headlight covers, OMP Superquadro d-shaped suede steering wheel (no more slipping on the greasy MOMO leather) and the bigass Voltex wing. I was not sure if I wanted to keep the tall stands John Keezer had included but now that it's installed I really like them. My buddy Peter has the same wing but with shorter stands and he's offered to trade if I want a lower profile wing but I think I will pass.
Amazingly, the one part that gave me the hardest time to install is the Zoom Engineering rearview mirror. The screw supplied with it is about 1mm too short! I'll be stopping by the local hardware store to look for a suitable replacement.
Amazingly, the one part that gave me the hardest time to install is the Zoom Engineering rearview mirror. The screw supplied with it is about 1mm too short! I'll be stopping by the local hardware store to look for a suitable replacement.
Friday, April 9, 2010
She's home!
Yesterday afternoon (April 8) I took the afternoon off, managed to get to the storage facility (home of local snowbird Bernie who rented his garage to me over the winter), dropped in a new battery and after 3 anxious cranks brought the old C30A to life.
It was perfct timing. In a day full of heavy rain and thunderstorms the skies and roads cleared up just long enough to drive her home unskathed. I missed the sound and feel of the car and the stares all the way home. :) The nice thing was that as soon as it was safely parked in the garage, I got out and all the silly thoughts of selling or parting her out vapourized like so much winter fluff.
On my to-do list in the next week: new wheels (Advan RS) and tires (Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec: 215 40R17 and 275 35R18), getting that monster wing on, install the front vent shroud, new CF headlight covers, interior mirror, and of course the new license plates registered. Then off to Autovation for oil change, tech inspection and wheels install (I would normally do it but the black track wheels are welded to my hubs by the paint!).
It was perfct timing. In a day full of heavy rain and thunderstorms the skies and roads cleared up just long enough to drive her home unskathed. I missed the sound and feel of the car and the stares all the way home. :) The nice thing was that as soon as it was safely parked in the garage, I got out and all the silly thoughts of selling or parting her out vapourized like so much winter fluff.
On my to-do list in the next week: new wheels (Advan RS) and tires (Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec: 215 40R17 and 275 35R18), getting that monster wing on, install the front vent shroud, new CF headlight covers, interior mirror, and of course the new license plates registered. Then off to Autovation for oil change, tech inspection and wheels install (I would normally do it but the black track wheels are welded to my hubs by the paint!).
Friday, February 26, 2010
My YouTube Video
I was browsing YouTube 2 days ago looking for an on-track video of Calabogie Motorsports Park. Typed in "NSX" and "Calabogie" and was surprised to find someone had made a video of my car on last summer's Ferrari Day.
My old rims finds a great new home
One of my NSX buddies from NSX Prime bought my CE28Ns off me a month ago and since seeing them loaded on the truck I've been having second thoughts about letting them go. Seeing his pics posted on Prime makes me question my decision even more. *sigh*
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
What I aspire to...
Black NSX -check
'02 conversion -check
CF aero mirrors -check
Advan RS wheels -check
on a track somewhere kicking butt -check!!
There's a great thread on NSXPrime right now on track photos and the following shows what I hope my car will look like in a few months. Fingers crossed.
Thread: http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1278580#post1278580
More pictures. These are of Billy Johnson's Factor X Time Attack Monster. Its not cricket green and black but I prefer the old matte black livery (can't wait till spring!):
'02 conversion -check
CF aero mirrors -check
Advan RS wheels -check
on a track somewhere kicking butt -check!!
There's a great thread on NSXPrime right now on track photos and the following shows what I hope my car will look like in a few months. Fingers crossed.
Thread: http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1278580#post1278580
More pictures. These are of Billy Johnson's Factor X Time Attack Monster. Its not cricket green and black but I prefer the old matte black livery (can't wait till spring!):
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