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View Poll Results: What should I do about the rims on the NSX?
Keep 'em chrome. Looks classic.
33.33%
Have them refinished in Championship White.
13.33%
Have them refinished in some other color (see post).
6.67%
Get rid of the rims and get something else altogether (see post).
13.33%
Who cares? This poll is just another one of your cries for attention.
33.33%
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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tof, you'll get used to the about the ride height. I replaced my shocks with Bilstein's and put them on the higher perch. I scratch the front spoiler even when I'm very careful coming out my driveway. I don't care if it doesn't look the best because I know I'd drag the front and do some real damage if I changed to the lower perch.


**EDIT** I looked at the photos again. The car does seem to be riding extra high. I don't see any mention of new shocks. Is my car that high too? Maybe the difference in NA1 and NA2 changed things.


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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Kyras,Oct 16 2010, 08:49 PM
tof, you'll get used to the about the ride height. I replaced my shocks with Bilstein's and put them on the higher perch. I scratch the front spoiler even when I'm very careful coming out my driveway. I don't care if it doesn't look the best because I know I'd drag the front and do some real damage if I changed to the lower perch.


**EDIT** I looked at the photos again. The car does seem to be riding extra high. I don't see any mention of new shocks. Is my car that high too? Maybe the difference in NA1 and NA2 changed things.

May I excuse myself to have a moment with myself (like a teenage boy with a issue of Playboy) I want one.
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Kyras,Oct 16 2010, 08:49 PM
tof, you'll get used to the about the ride height. I replaced my shocks with Bilstein's and put them on the higher perch. I scratch the front spoiler even when I'm very careful coming out my driveway. I don't care if it doesn't look the best because I know I'd drag the front and do some real damage if I changed to the lower perch.


**EDIT** I looked at the photos again. The car does seem to be riding extra high. I don't see any mention of new shocks. Is my car that high too? Maybe the difference in NA1 and NA2 changed things.

Patty, your car rocks. Don't change a f'n thing!
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Spokes Man,Oct 16 2010, 04:08 PM
Get dark rims like Phil had on his. Makes it look more like a man's car.
My thoughts exactly







And never mind the ride-height haters ...driving in the real world doesn't always allow lowering the car to the ground

Great car, by the way! Good luck with her!
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Ruined 2,Oct 16 2010, 07:41 PM
^^ Beautiful!!

Most NA1 NSX's had 16" rims, and NA2's went to 17" (Just like the AP1 & AP2 S2000's). IMO, The larger diameter wheels fill the wheel openings, and make the car look better.
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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Do I have to chose? Chrome.
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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[QUOTE=Matt_in_VA,Oct 16 2010, 06:28 PM]May I excuse myself to have a moment with myself (like a teenage boy with a issue of Playboy)
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Spokes Man,Oct 16 2010, 08:47 PM
Most NA1 NSX's had 16" rims, and NA2's went to 17" (Just like the AP1 & AP2 S2000's). IMO, The larger diameter wheels fill the wheel openings, and make the car look better.
^That's gotta be the difference in how it looks.

Phil, did you go for bigger wheels on yours?
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 12:55 AM
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I voted to keep what's on there, but have to say those dark ones look awfully good. Despite your desperate pleas for attention, the choice is yours.
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 04:10 PM
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[QUOTE=Kyras,Oct 17 2010, 12:24 AM]^That's gotta be the difference in how it looks.
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