Modified NSX

[321lightspeed]

I'm just about to acquire a 1995 NSX, and on inspection I find the car has Tien EDFC damper control and some OS Giken parts in it (not sure what though). Does anyone know anything about either of these companies and their products?

Thanks

Graham

[hondafanatic]

Tien is a well known suspension brand. Google it and you'll get all the specs you need.

If you can see the top of your suspension struts, then you should see a plastic black box at the very top of them.

OS Giken is likely to your clutch and/or LSD.

Edited by hondafanatic on Tuesday 30th June 08:15

[Martin_Hx]

Pictures when you get it please

[321lightspeed]

Thanks for the info. Ill post some pics when it gets here.

[havoc]

Tein are a decent mid-range suspension company - EDFC sounds to me like adjustable dampers which can be controlled from the cockpit - sounds nice and not cheap. Adjustables typically need more TLC than sealed, fixed-rate units, so do some googling and find out (a) what the official service life is; and (b) if you should ideally be doing anything at shorter intervals.

OS Giken as above, I suspect.


Both together suggest to me the car has seen a moderate amount of track-work*, but it may just be someone who likes modding.

As for buying a non-standard car:-
- OEM dampers are £££ for what they are - an increasing number of older cars are getting aftermarket suspension - I've just done the same and felt a noticeable improvement in body control while only losing ~10% of ride comfort.
- It shouldn't affect resale as it's Japanese and mods are far more accepted than on German metal...




* Usual checks apply but so long as not abused the NSX is apparently pretty tolerant of trackdays.