Mk1 NSX specialists

[chrismc1977]

bedonde said:

Not so much unloved; It’s more that it’s been a bit forgotten; so I’m hoping to get it back to its former glory but am not the one holding the purse strings on this one. It will clean up beautifully, although engine bay really needs some tlc.
I’ve started an email conversation with Retro; trouble is we’re needing it done and I think they are on skeleton staff whilst in lockdown - Plans were confident they could pick it up and save us a bit on the window regulator. Out of my hands for now; I await instruction from the owner!

I guess a certain amount of elbow grease will sort the worst of it externally- engine bay a bit more tricky with access etc

How come the car has been forgotten/unused? Good ones are worth some proper wedge nowadays

[bedonde]

Owner very busy person, I think it was slightly mothballed after Senna passed away as well.
Either way I hope it gets some attention, it’s a lovely old thing.

[bedonde]

havoc said:

£2k sounds a little strong for that work...however, if it's not had any major servicing for a while, I'd probably budget 4k and go to town - drop the engine, and do the following:-

- All belts
- All fluids and filters
- Replacement crank pulley (known failure point) plus obtain and install an aftermarket crank pulley shield
- Plugs
- valve clearances
- Replace Lost Motion Assemblies with new style
- Inspect throttle butterfly screws in the VVIS and threadlock them (another known failure point)
- Inspect condition of radiator and ALL (20+) coolant hoses
- Replace water pump
- Replace thermostat while you're there and changing coolant
- Check caliper function / refurb if required
- Check driveshaft condition / seals
- Check condition of exhaust system (full, inc manifolds)
- Inspect CCU board / refurb

Possibly other stuff I've forgotten about...

Kaz would be the man for this, but Plans and Norton Way will both be equally able to help. I've had my local dealer (known for >10 years) do all of the above bar calipers/driveshafts/CCU board on mine (Kaz did those).

I'd guess (!) AT c.£4k all-in, if he sources the parts from mixed locations - Marc Perez or Amayama in Japan / ATR in Austria / Science of Speed in the USA / local dealers here in the UK (some parts are just as cheap if not cheaper, but not many).

Thinking has evolved from doing a major service to just getting everything done and dropping the engine. So in terms of the none standard maintenance bits you mention; e.g. lost motion assemblies, crank pulley shields, valve clearances, throttle butterfly screws, do you know what the ‘going rate’ is? (to the extent there is a going rate for work on these cars). Wary of sending it off and then being over a barrel with no control over it.
Given the engine bay is a bit hideous we’re also thinking of getting that detailed/ spruced up and might as well get the wheels refurbed whilst we’re at it.

[chrismc1977]

Somewhere like Retro would be ideal if you are planning on recommissioning it properly.

I’m sure my friend spent a decent wedge. But then it’s an NSX. You need to pull the motor do half the stuff and need to budget accordingly

[havoc]

bedonde said:

Thinking has evolved from doing a major service to just getting everything done and dropping the engine. So in terms of the none standard maintenance bits you mention; e.g. lost motion assemblies, crank pulley shields, valve clearances, throttle butterfly screws, do you know what the ‘going rate’ is? (to the extent there is a going rate for work on these cars). Wary of sending it off and then being over a barrel with no control over it.
Given the engine bay is a bit hideous we’re also thinking of getting that detailed/ spruced up and might as well get the wheels refurbed whilst we’re at it.

I'm sorry to say I don't.

I just gave my local dealer a shopping list, asked how much it'd cost in total...and was then happy with the quote (esp. as the tech told me after that they spent a bunch more hours on it than charged). Dealer was happy for me to pick-and-mix parts (i.e. some from them, some sourced direct, some aftermarket), which is pretty flexible for a main dealer.

If you message me a mobile # or e-mail I can go back, scan the invoice and the list of parts / prices and send them over, give you a good idea...

[bedonde]

havoc said:

I'm sorry to say I don't.

I just gave my local dealer a shopping list, asked how much it'd cost in total...and was then happy with the quote (esp. as the tech told me after that they spent a bunch more hours on it than charged). Dealer was happy for me to pick-and-mix parts (i.e. some from them, some sourced direct, some aftermarket), which is pretty flexible for a main dealer.

If you message me a mobile # or e-mail I can go back, scan the invoice and the list of parts / prices and send them over, give you a good idea...

That would be helpful to give me a steer thanks, if it doesn’t put you out. Will ping an email over.

[sassthathoopie]

Regarding the inoperable passenger window.

Have you tried switching the switch on the drivers door handle? It's like a child lock for the passenger window. I drove around for ages with the window up but 'broken' before this was suggested to me.

Edited by sassthathoopie on Wednesday 6th May 21:14

[bedonde]

sassthathoopie said:

Regarding the inoperable passenger window.

Have you tried switching the switch on the drivers door handle? It's like a child lock for the passenger window. I drove around for ages with the window up but 'broken' before this was suggested to me.

Edited by sassthathoopie on Wednesday 6th May 21:14

Yep - it's definitely not that.I'd be a bit peeved if it was after spending a couple of hours very carefully removing the door card!

[silver surfer]

If you want it like original and like-new..Kaz is the only choice ...unfortunately you will need wait for at least a year...every NSX owner wants him to refresh their NSX !!
He is the most careful and pedantic person in the field with the most knowledge regarding the NSX.

Suggest joining NSXCB forum...stacks of helpful people there.

[bedonde]

silver surfer said:

If you want it like original and like-new..Kaz is the only choice ...unfortunately you will need wait for at least a year...every NSX owner wants him to refresh their NSX !!
He is the most careful and pedantic person in the field with the most knowledge regarding the NSX.

Suggest joining NSXCB forum...stacks of helpful people there.

Thanks, it's been with Plans Performance in Surrey for a few weeks now and is getting a fairly thorough refresh. Wasn't able to find any website or contact info for Kaz and just not interested in engaging a private individual for several £k worth of work, however sterling the reputation. Also, wouldn't have wanted to wait for a year or more.

[havoc]

That's fair enough.

Plans should do a thorough job - they've got the rep and they'll want to maintain it.