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qpdo1
01-07-2013, 07:34 PM
I wasn’t going to write up a build thread on Beyond because, well, I haven’t done much “building”… only tweaking and bits and pieces and I'm from E-town. But much has changed over the past 2 years and I figured the odd few might be interested in reading and following it’s progression from what is was, to what it’s become. In one thread.

2010:
When I picked her up July 2010, this is how she looked! By in large, I was happy with the previous owners' mods. But there were a few things that NEEDED to be changed.


Vis Racing OEM style carbon fiber hood and trunk
NSX-R replica spoiler
2005 full front end conversion (OEM parts)
2005 taillights
Wings west side skirts and spats
Science of Speed engine cover
K&N filter
Comptech headers
Comptech short shifter
H&R lowering springs
Double din DVD player
Momo 'Jet' steering wheel with quick release hub
Reupholstered alcantara interior
18"/19" Work LS105's painted matte black with white lip


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/95EagleAWD/nsx4.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/95EagleAWD/nsx2-1.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/95EagleAWD/jaymark.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/nsx8.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4771801383_cbaf78d291_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4771805823_8f51b487ea_o.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/1076120686_CWWcy-O-1.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/1076120300_qniQV-O.jpg

qpdo1
01-07-2013, 07:35 PM
2011:
When I first bought my NSX the first thing I knew I had to change was the exhaust. As nice as the car was… the exhaust was far too quiet and reminded me of my old Civic. I bought my car with Comptech headers so I'm sure its louder then stock... but just not enough!! With the NSX looking like a race car… it sure as hell better sound like one too! I installed a locally designed and fabricated exhaust & test pipes from another NSX’er in Vancouver and that did the trick. While under there, I had the seeping oil pan gasket replaced. This was a task I was not about to undertake myself… so Grego, OutofFocus and Godzilla started removing pieces of the aluminum subframe and the front bank header like it was going out of style. Thanks boys. Turning the car over for the first time this spring was jaw dropping. The engine sparked to life with a nice little grumble, just what I was looking for.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/IMG-20110405-00007.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/IMG-20110405-00008.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/IMG-20110413-00028.jpg

p98igOElV8Y

The summer's driving season was going great until I became acquainted with a paving stone which did a number to my driver’s side front wheel. While Egberts and Impact were taking care of my wheels, OutofFocus and I took care of my brakes. With my rear rotors nearing the end of their lives I upgraded to RB 2pc rotors and Hawk HPS pads and gave my calipers a much needed makeover.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/IMG-20110520-00106.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/250559_750763747475_120408780_38972092_4395258_n.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/IMG-20110616-00203.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/251616_751249034955_120408780_38987309_2949471_n.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/252588_751249124775_120408780_38987314_5110079_n.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/MBP_7266.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/MBP_7269.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/MBP_7308.jpg

qpdo1
01-07-2013, 07:37 PM
2012:
As the list of parts started to build up, I was becoming more and more excited for the 2012 season:

18/19 Work VS-XX and Tein Flex Coilovers:
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/IMG-20111216-00067.jpg

Set of Project Kics R40's
http://www.weaksauceparts.com/pics/lugnuts/project_kics_gunmetalr40.jpg

RSX Steering Wheel with single stage airbag conversion
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/20120324_123138.jpg

Titanium Gunmetal Billet Aluminum Door Handles
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/interior_performance_products/NSX/ScienceofSpeed/billet_door_handles/doorhandles_450.jpg

Civic Type-R Shift Knob
http://unlimitedjdm.com/cms/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/f8fda409530fcd1d780a54bad57f321b.jpg

Zanardi Floor Mats
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/interior_performance_products/NSX/Honda/floormats/colors/zanardi.jpg

JP Vizage front lip + FULL hood/fenders/bumper/mirrors/spat 3M
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/20120421_162124.jpg

OEM 2002+ rear valance
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/20120421_162712.jpg

Got her tinted (35%) and installed my NSXClear corners
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/20120603_212940.jpg

qpdo1
01-07-2013, 07:38 PM
This update isn't really "build" material... but an update none the less:

New timing belt
New alternator belt
New A/C belt
New water pump
New spark plugs
New v-tec selonoid gasket
New cam plugs
New CV boots
Valve Adjustment
New 275/30R19's in the back
Raised the car up another 1/2"
Dialed back the toe-in to half of factory specs (tire life)
Connected the DC5 steering wheel cruise control buttons


http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/20120907_091310.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/20120907_091319.jpg

Old tires after 3500kms (shitty alignment)
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/20120907_184854.jpg

New tires after 7500kms (good alignment)
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/20121022_105941.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/Road%20Trip/IMG_0369.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/Road%20Trip/IMG_0367.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/Road%20Trip/IMG_0543.jpg

qpdo1
01-07-2013, 07:39 PM
2013:
Plans:

Replace OEM shift boot with NSX-R shift boot
Replace broken center console armrest with OEM leather armrest
Replace upholstered (useless) hvac vent with OEM vent
Tear suede off and refinish console with custom double din cutout
Bring passenger side seat in to get small separation in seam repaired
Complete electrical connections for DC5 steering wheel conversion
Prospeed RDX injector conversion

Possibilities:

LED tail light conversion
New Double DIN unit


Black Friday allowed me to pick up a few items at a discounted price, so I snagged the RDX injector conversion kit (>>>Details on this mod can be found here<<<) (http://www.prospeedpower.com/nsx_rdx_injectors_intall.html) and an AEM F/IC so I can properly tune the NSX. I also snagged the NSX-R shift boot as a part of my console reconstruction.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/rdx_injector.jpg
http://www.dezod.com/prod_images_large/05-06tC1.jpg
http://www.advanscpap.com/nsx-r-parts/nsx-r-shift-boot.jpg

This past weekend I got started on the interior remodel. First things first... remove the passenger seat, which was set almost all the way back... with a f*$^ed up power seat switch. I zipped on over to SaDisTicEM1’s father's company who does reupholstery and he tidy'd up the separating seam within 45min. Then out comes the driver’s side seat to give me more working room. Out comes the centre armrest with broken hinge (to be replaced with new OEM leather), and centre console. I tore off the gaudy and now dirty alcantara upholstery to see what I had to work with under there. The USB connection on my stereo had been skipping so there had to be some electrical issues behind there... low and behold, a rats nest. I HATE hack jobs.

Seat’s before and after pic
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121201_093703ab.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121130_131228.jpg

F*&^ youuuuuu!!
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121130_140911.jpg

Looking better already!!
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121130_131924.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121130_131213.jpg

No stereo bracket? No problem... styrofoam. Bloody hack jobs.
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121130_133921.jpg

Time to rid the car of this ridiculousness... gonna get a new harness to clean up this rats nest.
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121130_134027.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121130_135857.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121130_145103.jpg

qpdo1
01-07-2013, 07:40 PM
Change that had piled up under the seats... Tim Hortons money!
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121130_141952.jpg

It blows me away that someone would even think that this is acceptable... especially in an NSX. I'm going to see if I can clean this up, but theres a good chance I'll bite the bullet and buy a new one.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121201_093808.jpg

Started to pull apart the door cards as I'll be refinishing the door switch surrounds the same colour/fashion as the center console. When removing the vents from the switch surround, be sure to take any and all precautions as those 15yr old plastic snaps are brittle. Took me ~1hr to get them out, but I also saved breaking any of them!
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121203_131621.jpg

Pieces that will match the center console:
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121203_131810.jpg

qpdo1
01-07-2013, 07:42 PM
Spent another afternoon tinkering. The drivers side door checker 'clicked' when opening and closing it. The 'click' was there from the day I bought it but I never got around to investigating further. I thought it was an issue within the door itself so I never bothered removing the door card and getting it fixed. Turns out the plastic bushing on the checker itself had worn away and as the door opened and closed to the next position the pin bounced from side to side making the clicking noise. For $5.37 this issue could have been fixed 2 years ago! Just as I determined what was the culprit, I stared down at the checker, which was trolling me all along, "LOL". Son of a b&@^$!!!!

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121217_151149_zps5394f577adsfafads_zps1489b826.jpg

Moving onto the bastardization, which is my center console... I started to chip away at the bondo. The 'custom' hack job is only getting uglier the more I uncover. I'm not sure whether I should keep on keeping on, or just scrap the project and buy a new one all together, but we'll see how the next few afternoons go. The hack glued the ash tray door closed, bondo'd over top, and called it good. There was no saving the ash tray or cig lighter so out it all came. The change dish was covered in a thin sheet of metal and the depression also smothered in bondo. I got the majority of it cleaned up in preparation for sanding and fiberglass...

Upwards of 1/4" of bondo here
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121217_163515_zps8da08ebf.jpg
Chiseling away...
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121217_163805_zps86bc13f2.jpg
What is that crack forming?!
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121217_170337_zpse7e73cc1.jpg
Oh... that's what USED to be my ash tray door...
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121217_170343_zps08b29504.jpg
Time for you to go...
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121217_170506_zpsed3adc71.jpg
All the bits and bobs that were bondo'd over
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121217_170856_zpsf9dfaf0c.jpg
As she sits, for the time being
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121217_171719_zps263eabdd.jpg

qpdo1
01-07-2013, 07:46 PM
Didn't get to tooo much yesterday, just properly wired in my cruise control and horn. First time in my 2+ years of ownership that I'll have an operating horn! Then I removed some more interior panelling to gain access to my ECU which is tucked in behind the passenger side seat. I then removed the previous owners version of DRL wiring... this guy is most definitely not an electrician. The blue wires he had jammed in with a pin on the lighting relay and power steering relay, while the black was obviously ground. He then used a myriad of zip-ties to hold the relay and wiring in place. Out it ALL comes!

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121218_115639_zpsd26ec888.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20121218_150922_zps1dc357a5.jpg

I was convinced my time and energy wasn't worth the $250 that a new SOS center console costs... so I did some more spending:

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/composite_center_console_450copy_zps0a34d6ca.jpg

Some pictures that surfaced from a late season photoshoot:
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX-1.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX-2.jpg

Just ordered a Direct Wire Smartcord for my Passport 8500, and a mirror mount for the NSX. No more shitty suction cups and dangling wires... fuck I hate dangling wires.

http://www.kmph.ca/images/140_dwsm.png
http://lh4.ggpht.com/--7NrBLGh9l4/T949rTsUonI/AAAAAAAAAXg/vMviTFl5MzQ/s800/escort.jpg

Cody D
01-07-2013, 07:49 PM
Beautiful car, any forced induction plans?

J.M.
01-07-2013, 08:07 PM
Awesome :thumbsup:

qpdo1
01-07-2013, 08:12 PM
Originally posted by Cody D
Beautiful car, any forced induction plans?

Thanks! No immediate plans... I want to build my dream car first. A K20 powered AWD Classic Mini Cooper.


Originally posted by J.M.
Awesome :thumbsup:

Thanks! The first and only car I've ever held onto long enough to modify haha.

K3RMiTdot
01-07-2013, 09:12 PM
Looks great man. loving every bit of it

Redlyne_mr2
01-07-2013, 09:57 PM
sick car.. you need to lower your seats, you're a big dude lol.

qpdo1
01-07-2013, 10:28 PM
Haha... those pictures were taken the first day I owned the car. I didn't know how to fit/sit in the car properly. I slouch down and it works, and I can make myself fit with the top on. Being 6'7" has it's downfalls... but I'm not about to sacrifice my custom upholstered seats yet!

I've gotten so used to it, I did a 7500km road trip in 7 days without issue! Details of that can be read here:

http://forums.780tuners.com/showthread.php?148992-7-days-7-231kms-Western-USA-QPDO-style!

amear
01-07-2013, 11:58 PM
one of my favorite cars of all time!! great build! subscribed:poosie: :burnout:

urrforce
01-08-2013, 09:27 AM
great looking car and cool build progress

the nsx has always been one of my favorite cars

Dim_Sum
01-08-2013, 09:46 AM
Cars looking good Mark, should go for a nsx cruise sometime in the summer

Skyline_Addict
01-08-2013, 09:53 AM
nice car.

BensonTT
01-08-2013, 11:07 AM
How come almost every NSX owner put on the above spoiler? IMO , The OEM spoiler looks way better..

qpdo1
01-08-2013, 11:44 AM
Originally posted by Dim_Sum
Cars looking good Mark, should go for a nsx cruise sometime in the summer
I'd be down for sure. Nothing beats and afternoon cruise with the top off!


Originally posted by BensonTT
How come almost every NSX owner put on the above spoiler? IMO , The OEM spoiler looks way better..
To each their own I guess... but I quite enjoy the look of the NSX-R spoiler. I just wish mine was true to form. I'll replace it with a proper one next year.

4doorj
01-08-2013, 12:17 PM
:drool:
Awesome car!!!! :drool:
Seen it at the shows, drool over it all the time haha

max_boost
01-08-2013, 12:31 PM
This car is so nice. :thumbsup:

Twenty
01-08-2013, 12:56 PM
Very nice work!

That console scares me though, I would have given up on it much sooner than you.

qpdo1
01-08-2013, 01:03 PM
Thanks for the kind words guys.


Originally posted by Twenty
Very nice work!

That console scares me though, I would have given up on it much sooner than you.

I wanted something that was done proper, and custom to my needs. You can't beat OEM fitment so that's why I tried to salvage the old piece as a NEW OEM piece is >$800. I'm hoping the SOS piece will work with minimal tweaking... but I'll hold onto the OEM just in case.

Twenty
01-08-2013, 01:33 PM
Originally posted by qpdo1
I wanted something that was done proper, and custom to my needs. You can't beat OEM fitment so that's why I tried to salvage the old piece as a NEW OEM piece is &gt;$800. I'm hoping the SOS piece will work with minimal tweaking... but I'll hold onto the OEM just in case.

I hear you. I prefer to go OEM unless it's specifically an aftermarket piece I'm after.

qpdo1
01-09-2013, 05:31 PM
The rest of the photoshoot picts came in... my goodness Kevin, you do good work.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/194870_304650999654981_1855823691_o_zpsec290359.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/703834_304650976321650_1712274702_o_zps38fc3d60.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/740662_304651032988311_1615407862_o_zps9cb49d22.jpg

blitz
01-09-2013, 06:45 PM
Very nice. What's the depth of the lip on the rear wheels?

qpdo1
01-09-2013, 06:53 PM
Originally posted by blitz
Very nice. What's the depth of the lip on the rear wheels?

72mm

1-Bar
01-09-2013, 07:13 PM
Very nice, I like the re-upholstered seats and the stitching. Looks great :thumbsup:

Chantastic
01-10-2013, 01:14 AM
I admire your patience with the console. I had a similar ordeal with my RSX console, but I gave up pretty quick and got a new one. Nice build, and I also had no idea there was a storage space on top of the engine! Is that an oem cover you placed on top?

qpdo1
01-10-2013, 01:20 AM
Ya... I really tried to make the OEM work, but the SOS dash will probably turn out better in the end. Just need to stuff Pioneers new AppRadio in there and she's golden. That is the OEM targa top clam shell above the engine... And it really isn't meant for storage... But when you're packing 7days 7300kms worth of clothing/camping/road trip gear in an NSX, you need to make room lol.

Errol.
01-10-2013, 09:15 AM
Just to let you know, SOS is just a cf overlay that goes over the original. It is not an actual replacement piece.
Car looks good. Love the road trip thread.

qpdo1
01-10-2013, 09:22 AM
Originally posted by Errol.
Just to let you know, SOS is just a cf overlay that goes over the original. It is not an actual replacement piece.
Car looks good. Love the road trip thread.
You're mistaking this:
http://scienceofspeed.com/products/interior_performance_products/NSX/ScienceofSpeed/composite_center_console/

for this:
http://scienceofspeed.com/products/interior_performance_products/NSX/ScienceofSpeed/CF_center_console_trim/

I'm not a fan of fake CF overlays so I'll be painting the SOS fiberglass console, and the door switch panels a satin black.

The road trip was nothing short of amazing, there is soooo much you miss when you fly. I'd highly recommend the trip to any car guy! But if you choose to bring your lady friend, ensure she is tolerable haha... I'm lucky on that front.

UsWYQLfiWBU

Jsen-DC2
01-10-2013, 09:41 AM
UGGHHH def my dream car :drool:

subscribed :clap:

qpdo1
01-10-2013, 05:14 PM
This is how she looked before she became a Canadian citizen:

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/big_1176762890copy_zps49dc08aa.png

qpdo1
03-11-2013, 10:08 PM
Been a while since I've had a chance to work on the car... and I didn't get much done other than some shopping:

Some OEM goodness and a nice Pioneer X940BT Nav Unit:
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130308_165619_zpsd2c762ec.jpg

Unwrapping new car parts is like Christmas all over!
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130308_170858_zps742ebadf.jpg

Now some before and after pics:
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130308_171819_zpsef0d9393.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130308_172523_zpsabbd79e4.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130308_172735_zpsc87e1dfb.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130308_173237_zps27fa9bc5.jpg

Before I can start reassembling my interior, I have to finish up with my center console. I HATED the idea of gluing on my OEM NSX-R shift boot & coin tray to the Science of Speed console (as they suggested), so a little 2-part epoxy resin is being used to recreate the mounting points of the OEM console that SOS omitted. Layer by layer, I'll get it to the right height in order to mount it with the OEM screws.
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130309_153442_zps2f30208a.jpg

qpdo1
03-31-2013, 08:59 AM
Got a little more done again this weekend. Finished the mounting tabs for the NSX-R shift boot and coin tray, cut the hole in my dash for the double din (most nerve racking mod to date), wired in my SOS 12V plug into my arm rest console, assembled the new armrest, installed the rear bulkhead lining, ran the wires for my bluetooth hands free and my navigation antenna, and replaced some incandescent interior lighting with LEDs.

Millimeter by millimeter I shaved out the hole for a perfect flush-mount fit of the Pioneer X940. Quite happy how it all turned out. The white edge on the last picture is a slightly beveled edge for a nice finish when it's painted.
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130330_152128_zps71679541.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130330_155443_zps577a8444.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130330_161529_zpsdfd85dea.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130330_175207_zpsfe60dbc1.jpg

And a couple shots of the custom epoxy mounting tabs for the NSX-R shift boot and coin tray:
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130330_203120_zpsb9dd2c99.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130330_203128_zpse464f1dc.jpg

shakalaka
03-31-2013, 09:10 AM
Beautiful car man, love the exhaust note.

Perhaps I missed it but where is that youtube video above taken? That road seems like an absolute delight to drive on. It's so beautiful all around.

qpdo1
03-31-2013, 09:17 AM
Originally posted by shakalaka
Beautiful car man, love the exhaust note.

Perhaps I missed it but where is that youtube video above taken? That road seems like an absolute delight to drive on. It's so beautiful all around.

Thanks! The video was taken in Zion National Park in Utah... part of my 7day 7,231km USA road trip:

http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/167359-7-days-7-321kms-Western-USA-QPDO-style!

shakalaka
03-31-2013, 09:47 AM
Just read about your road trip and I am so envious! Neither do I have the time to do something like that, nor do I have anyone that I could take along with me on something like this. Perhaps one day.

Anyway, awesome work man; with the car and the trip and everything. Keep it up.:thumbsup:

qpdo1
03-31-2013, 12:20 PM
Too many people say 'one day'.... just gotta go out and do it. Me and a buddy are driving to Mexico this summer for a beer, in 4 days.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/Roadtrip2k13_zps8a60fa7e.png

ExtremeSi
04-17-2013, 05:10 PM
Awesome car. Love it. Looks so much better now than the before pics.

qpdo1
05-23-2013, 12:38 PM
Well... being that I've reassembled... I should probably tidy up this season's updates.

After finishing the epoxy tabs and getting the cutout for the double din cut out, it was time for prep and paint. Picking up some fine grit sand paper, paint adhesion promoter, sandable primer, and finish coat I was off to a good start. However, the wrinkled wrap on the switch panels proved to be a pain in the ass. I sanded, picked, scraped, chipped and widdled away at the foil wrapped brittle plastic for a few days. Got it to the point where I thought I'd be happy and proceeded with the prep/prime/paint. Which turned out looking absolutely horrendous and had a piss poor color match to my new center HVAC piece. So I gave up, gave in, and took it to Killer Color Designs (http://www.killercolordesigns.com/) in St. Albert who proceeded to paint everything (including my brand new OEM center HVAC vent that I was attempting to color match), Berlina Black. These guys are incredible... not only was their workmanship amazing, but their customer service and turnaround time was something I've never EVER experienced in the car industry. Mad props.

After a mad day of reassembly, I got the ol girl together save for the passenger side sun visor, as I have apparently misplaced the screws. Without further adieu... here's the remaining pictures:

My attempt:
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130406_135638_zpsa3e73895.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/qpdo/media/NSX%20Remodel/20130406_135638_zpsa3e73895.jpg.html)
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130406_125845_zps16449142.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/qpdo/media/NSX%20Remodel/20130406_125845_zps16449142.jpg.html)
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130406_135659_zpsbcb4b9b4.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/qpdo/media/NSX%20Remodel/20130406_135659_zpsbcb4b9b4.jpg.html)
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130406_125852_zps75782c79.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/qpdo/media/NSX%20Remodel/20130406_125852_zps75782c79.jpg.html)
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130406_130208_zpsc75a9828.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/qpdo/media/NSX%20Remodel/20130406_130208_zpsc75a9828.jpg.html)
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130406_131557_zps04c36d33.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/qpdo/media/NSX%20Remodel/20130406_131557_zps04c36d33.jpg.html)
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130406_135705_zpsd915829c.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/qpdo/media/NSX%20Remodel/20130406_135705_zpsd915829c.jpg.html)

Killer Color Design's accomplishment:
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130426_175308_zps05210ae6.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/qpdo/media/NSX%20Remodel/20130426_175308_zps05210ae6.jpg.html)

Final Product:
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130429_070729_zps9bfe8ffe.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/qpdo/media/NSX%20Remodel/20130429_070729_zps9bfe8ffe.jpg.html)
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/919047_10100177519322855_1664609596_o_zps5cbd1553.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/qpdo/media/NSX%20Remodel/919047_10100177519322855_1664609596_o_zps5cbd1553.jpg.html)

Full Car:
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130429_114136_zps61c3fc95.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/qpdo/media/NSX%20Remodel/20130429_114136_zps61c3fc95.jpg.html)
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/NSX%20Remodel/20130511_151845_zps422c376e.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/qpdo/media/NSX%20Remodel/20130511_151845_zps422c376e.jpg.html)

qpdo1
05-23-2013, 12:42 PM
Some pics from Driven 2013 in Calgary:

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/IMG_5370_zps0d1a9717.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/qpdo/media/IMG_5370_zps0d1a9717.jpg.html)
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/qpdo/facebook_698506863_zpsf182cbf9.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/qpdo/media/facebook_698506863_zpsf182cbf9.jpg.html)

flipstah
05-23-2013, 01:12 PM
Your trip looks awesome! I frequently do the trip down south but I've never done a driving-focused trip yet. :burnout:

7 days is a lot to cover but looks fun! Might do mine this year. :)