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Old 12-11-2011, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by veleno
The 97-01 NSX look exactly the same as the 91-96 (minus the updates in the 97+ cars)
Old 12-12-2011, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by EspritS4s
Here's a breakdown without getting too technical:

91-93, 5 spoke wheels in 15"/16", oval exhaust tip,
94-01, 7 spoke wheels in 16"/17", round exhaust tip, etc
95+, introduction of targa model
91-96, 3.0 engine
97+, 3.2 engine
02+, redesigned: headlights, front/rear bumpers, side skirts, bottom door clad, additional trunk underwing, taillights, etc.

Body style from 91-01 were the same despite wheel change.

Hope that clears it up
Old 12-12-2011, 09:25 AM
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87+ 928's, NSX, 300Z, 993 just to name a few.
Old 12-12-2011, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by veleno
Here's a breakdown without getting too technical:

91-93, 5 spoke wheels in 15"/16", oval exhaust tip,
94-01, 7 spoke wheels in 16"/17", round exhaust tip, etc
95+, introduction of targa model
91-96, 3.0 engine
97+, 3.2 engine
02+, redesigned: headlights, front/rear bumpers, side skirts, bottom door clad, additional trunk underwing, taillights, etc.

Body style from 91-01 were the same despite wheel change.

Hope that clears it up


Your first post didn't make much sense to someone who doesn't know the year by year changes for the NSX. It read like you were stating the obvious, but I see your point now.
Old 12-13-2011, 12:47 AM
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Yes to the NSX's.

Yes to the Ferraris both the 308 and the Tesstarossa.

And yes to the 911,930, 928 and even the 951. It seems that Porsche built a good line up through there. Maybe the 80's were the Porsche years !
Old 12-13-2011, 12:56 AM
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I saw a white 930 driving the other direction this morning on my way to the office. Couldn't take my eyes off it.
Old 12-13-2011, 01:34 AM
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Lotus Esprit

This thread needs pics!





Old 12-15-2011, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by veleno
NSX

Even with the updates in '02 the original '92 design continues to draw attention.
Agree (see my signature picture )

Brian
Old 12-17-2011, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by EspritS4s
Lotus Esprit

This thread needs pics!

Love the blue Esprit!


Originally Posted by sca037
Agree (see my signature picture )

Brian
So is that your current car? Are you on prime?
Old 12-17-2011, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by veleno
So is that your current car? Are you on prime?
Yes, we have two 1992 NSX's.......the one pictured is the original LoveFab turbo car, and another red one that's essentially stock.
I'm "sca037" on Prime as well.

Brian

http://www.flickr.com/photos/64953781@N05/5915772610/http://www.flickr.com/photos/64953781@N05/5915772610/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/64953781@N05/, on Flickr

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Old 12-18-2011, 09:59 AM
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Cool!

I remember reading on prime when you first bought the lovefab car. What a machine!
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Well here are three cars that I've owned.....all three are timeless in their own way.







I paid $300 for the first, $6000 for the second, and $2,600 for the third.

Of course, some assembly and maintenance was required.....
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Very nice.

What are they?
Old 01-05-2014, 11:21 PM
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Green car is 1959 Austin Healey "Bugeye" Sprite. That's the car's designer Geoff Healey at left.

Blue/Aluminum car is 1987 Westfield Lotus-7 replica.

White car is 1996 Mazda Miata. Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains in the background.
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Don't forget the Ferrari 355


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