CRG7 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 US-based Honda fanboys take note: the US arm of Honda specialists Spoon Sports has confirmed that they will be converting left-hand-drive US-spec NSXs into full NSX-R trim in the very near future. So, while the only Type R the US market ever (officially) enjoyed was the ol' DC2 Integra, American enthusiasts should be able to get their hands on a rebuilt LHD NSX in full JDM NSX-R trim soon. That means the cars will come with completely re-tuned suspensions featuring harder springs, stiffer shocks and thicker swaybars; a carbon fibre bonnet, carbon fibre rear spoiler, flat underbody trays and a rear diffuser; slotted brake rotors, remapped ECU and a shorter final gear ratio. The NSX-R was also famous for what it didn't have, and the Spoon-converted cars should be no different. Therefore you can expect the LHD NSX-R's to feature lightweight forged 17-inch rims, carbon fibre-backed Recaro seats, a smaller battery, manually-adjusting mirrors, thinner rear glass, lightweight carpets, no sound deadening and a can of goo in lieu of a spare tyre. Talk about going on a diet - the JDM cars only weighed around 1270kg. The LHD NSX-Rs are still a work in progress, however Spoon Sports has assured us that they'll give us a holler when they're done. In the meantime though, Spoon will be freighting a 447kW twin-turbocharged JDM NA2 NSX-R (pictured) over to the USA to help whip up some excitement in the lead up to the 2010 NSX's launch, and presumably generate some interest in the converted LHD NSX-Rs as well. Despite its almost bone-stock appearance, this car should be one hell of a machine and will definitely be one to keep an eye on as it tours the show circuit. We'll keep you posted on Spoon's plans for the NSX. SRC: http://jpcnews.blogspot.com/2008/08/spoon-...xs-to-type.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Yea....how much is that going to cost? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrIaN EG2 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 im guessing like $95,000+ i know back when i was about 15 one of my step dads friends bought a brand new NSX and it cost him 85k so it being a NSX-R would raise that price a pretty penny... plus if spoon comes out with a version, i dont even want to think about that price tag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C92hatchX Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 the head lights are ugly but damn id buy that in a minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Any new news about the DNX? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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