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mmerical · 03-30-2009, 08:51 PM

Thanks for looking,

I haven't posted on here in quite awhile but figured I would document the work i'm doing on my NSX over the winter. I'm currently in the process of installing the following parts:

Sorcery one-off widebody front bumper
'02+ headlight conversion
Downforce NSX-R ducted hood
Sorcery version 2 widebody fenders
Sorcery side skirts
Sorcery widebody rear quarters
Sorcery rear spats
Sorcery carbon fiber rear diffusor
Sorcery F1 center exit exhaust
Craft square mirrors
etc.

I also plan to shave as much weight as possible.

Here is the car as it sat at the beginning of the build

And here goes the teardown.....

front bay when I started

wiper motor and suspension removed

front end torn off for the '02 headlight conversion

cruise control motor and wiring removed

evaporator and both condensers removed

pulled the rear support beam(with engine mount) to degrease. Gross stuff....

started removing insulation in the wheel wells. This stuff is a pain!

beginning

in process-this represents a solid two hours scrubbing...

rear bumper pulled-also with the Taitec GTLW exhaust polished(removed now)

interior stripped out. I'm pulling the sound deadening, gutting the trim, and reinstalling with race seats

quarter panels removed-also have my Tein RA's out being rebuilt. They had to be shipped to Japan so I won't see them for another 3-4 weeks.

front end completely stripped

sunroom being filled up with NSX parts. I'm sure this makes the wife happy, lol

..and here is pic of the kit I am installing. No I am not doing chrome wheels or gullwing doors but it's the best pic of the front end/fenders I have at the moment.

will update the thread once the parts start going on.

Matt

Vr-4-Life · 03-30-2009, 08:55 PM

wow very nice....

97TurboDSM · 03-30-2009, 08:55 PM

in for the hotness.

94integra · 03-30-2009, 08:55 PM

Sick ride...

JohnnyDrifter22 · 03-30-2009, 08:58 PM

Ive always loved the Sorcery Widebody NSX, any kind of motor build??

The Captain · 03-30-2009, 08:58 PM

Weren't you the one with that orange volvo? That thing was puuuurty

Saab93Aero · 03-30-2009, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmerical

..and here is pic of the kit I am installing. No I am not doing chrome wheels or gullwing doors but it's the best pic of the front end/fenders I have at the moment.

those 18 spoke, on that white ferrari F430?, in the back right, would look hot!

01bb6er · 03-30-2009, 09:04 PM

Wow there is going to be some $$$ in this build. Good luck. I've heard the the '02 headlight conversion isn't as easy as other front end swaps.

crazyukrainian · 03-30-2009, 09:05 PM

DROOOOOL

i used to be so obsessed with the nsx..... i kinda miss those days

CleanNeon98 · 03-30-2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyukrainian

DROOOOOL

i used to be so obsessed with the nsx..... i kinda miss those days

Now you're all about slow bikes and FWD half-luxury family sedans right?

mmerical · 03-30-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyDrifter22

Ive always loved the Sorcery Widebody NSX, any kind of motor build??

Hi there,

For the time being the bottom end is staying stock, although i'll be running an STMPO turbo kit. Should keep me somewhere around 400-450 whp. I'm also trying to get the car down to approximately 2600 lbs so it should make for a fun combo.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Captain

Weren't you the one with that orange volvo? That thing was puuuurty

Yep, that's me. Here is a pic of the Volvo a few months back with the newly installed Iforged Aero's. Actually in the process of selling the car now which is helping to fund a portion of the NSX build.

Matt

crazyukrainian · 03-30-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

Now you're all about slow bikes and FWD half-luxury family sedans right?

at least i dont drive a miata

LOL

srsly though, nsx got a bit old for me when i discovered TVR

Soon2bG60 · 03-30-2009, 09:16 PM

wow. sexy. In for it.

What do you do for a living again? aha

mmerical · 03-30-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soon2bG60

wow. sexy. In for it.

What do you do for a living again? aha

LOL, i'm just an average working stiff. Worked at a tuning firm in Philadelphia while I was still there. I was re-activated in the military(Coast Guard) and am up in New Hampshire now.

Matt

CleanNeon98 · 03-30-2009, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyukrainian

at least i dont drive a miata

LOL

srsly though, nsx got a bit old for me when i discovered TVR

NSX > TVR (which you'll never have in the states anyway). Don't be mad that my car is epic. When we cruising again?!

coltsicehockey · 03-30-2009, 09:23 PM

damn that **** is gonna be sick

kcnizm0 · 03-30-2009, 09:26 PM

im subscribed, gonna be sick

00RegalGSX · 03-30-2009, 09:30 PM

That thing is beautiful.

Teku18 · 03-30-2009, 09:31 PM

sick sick sick cant wait to see this thing done.

Blkmax · 03-30-2009, 09:36 PM

Wow, looks like a ton of work, but I'm sure it will pay off. I love the NSX-R hood- I used to work at an Acura dealership and saw a white NSX that came in for service with that hood. Good luck with the build!

03-30-2009, 08:51 PM	#1
mmerical Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2006 Member #1951 My Ride: NSX, Z06, SLK, XC90, C70 iTrader: (0)	My NSX widebody build Thanks for looking, I haven't posted on here in quite awhile but figured I would document the work i'm doing on my NSX over the winter. I'm currently in the process of installing the following parts: Sorcery one-off widebody front bumper '02+ headlight conversion Downforce NSX-R ducted hood Sorcery version 2 widebody fenders Sorcery side skirts Sorcery widebody rear quarters Sorcery rear spats Sorcery carbon fiber rear diffusor Sorcery F1 center exit exhaust Craft square mirrors etc. I also plan to shave as much weight as possible. Here is the car as it sat at the beginning of the build And here goes the teardown..... front bay when I started wiper motor and suspension removed front end torn off for the '02 headlight conversion cruise control motor and wiring removed evaporator and both condensers removed pulled the rear support beam(with engine mount) to degrease. Gross stuff.... started removing insulation in the wheel wells. This stuff is a pain! beginning in process-this represents a solid two hours scrubbing... rear bumper pulled-also with the Taitec GTLW exhaust polished(removed now) interior stripped out. I'm pulling the sound deadening, gutting the trim, and reinstalling with race seats quarter panels removed-also have my Tein RA's out being rebuilt. They had to be shipped to Japan so I won't see them for another 3-4 weeks. front end completely stripped sunroom being filled up with NSX parts. I'm sure this makes the wife happy, lol ..and here is pic of the kit I am installing. No I am not doing chrome wheels or gullwing doors but it's the best pic of the front end/fenders I have at the moment. will update the thread once the parts start going on. Matt __________________ Stuff

03-30-2009, 08:55 PM	#3
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Vr-4-Life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philly PA Member #1961 My Ride: BMW E60 M5 V10 6 Speed --- Ducati Monster 696 iTrader: (4)	wow very nice....

03-30-2009, 08:55 PM	#4
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03-30-2009, 08:58 PM	#5
JohnnyDrifter22 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Near the Big Mall Member #9599 My Ride: 1990 S13 Silvia, 93 Toyota MR2 iTrader: (0)	Ive always loved the Sorcery Widebody NSX, any kind of motor build??

03-30-2009, 09:04 PM	#8
01bb6er Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Allentown, PA Member #7015 My Ride: 95 Kouki Converted 240sx iTrader: (1)	Wow there is going to be some $$$ in this build. Good luck. I've heard the the '02 headlight conversion isn't as easy as other front end swaps.

03-30-2009, 09:05 PM	#9
crazyukrainian Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Philly/Warrington Member #8644 My Ride: 03 Avalon / 07 SV650S iTrader: (0)	DROOOOOL i used to be so obsessed with the nsx..... i kinda miss those days

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00RegalGSX Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sicklerville, NJ Member #11600 My Ride: 2000 Buick Regal GSX iTrader: (0)	That thing is beautiful.

03-30-2009, 09:36 PM	#20
Blkmax Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PA Member #1465 My Ride: Official Pace Car iTrader: (0)	Wow, looks like a ton of work, but I'm sure it will pay off. I love the NSX-R hood- I used to work at an Acura dealership and saw a white NSX that came in for service with that hood. Good luck with the build!

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