NSX to F50 Conversion.....tons of pics
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seen it before. he did a really good job, but you guys thinking that rear end looks real? it looks a little off to me, could be better, but even then, its still unbelievable.
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NSX to F50 Conversion.....tons of pics
you know, im all for people doing those crazy *** conversions to their cars, just as long as they can back it up with power. Whats the point of probably putting 100k into making a car look like an F50 for it to still drive like an NSX... its pointless.
But Good Effort nonetheless.
But Good Effort nonetheless.
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wow...great work on the car..but err why? I mean if he spent tht much cash to convert his NSX..why not buy one?
wow...great work on the car..but err why? I mean if he spent tht much cash to convert his NSX..why not buy one?
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On closer observation I have noticed that two things give this replica away... 1. The shape of the headlights 2. The door handle's position (iF50s are horizontal not vertical). Overall I give it a big because Im sure it fools most of the novices. And thats just what replicas are about. Good ones (like the ones made from Fiero bodys) fool about 95% of ppl and this is great quality... I wish they would show some interior shots though. It would be interested to see what they did.
because Im sure it fools most of the novices. And thats just what replicas are about. Good ones (like the ones made from Fiero bodys) fool about 95% of ppl and this is great quality... I wish they would show some interior shots though. It would be interested to see what they did.
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The F50 was around $450,000 when it was brand new in 95. Since rarity has its value, the price skyrocketed and now an F50 is worth anywhere from $900,000 to $1.3 million. So if he got the NSX for $90k and dropped $100k making it look like an F50, he still got a F50 look-a-like with some speed to match for under $200,000. Compared to the $1million+ of real F50s, this is a steal. I myself view the F50 as the greatest car EVER made and I can totally agree with the logic of this guy. If I were in his place and had his money I would do the same.
You build a replica off a replica kit or a Fiero. NOT A NSX!!! A NSX is quite an outstanding car. Why?
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So.t's fiberglass? It looks like he made a 'buck' and then pulled molds for fiberglas parts.... too bad, because the NSX body is aluminum.
Didn't fool me for a second. The proportions are a bit off, but overall it looks like a good job with fit & finish.
You've got to respect the amount of work involved.
I hope he added a supercharger or a couple of turbochargers. It would suck to drive that around and get smoked by a GS400!
Didn't fool me for a second. The proportions are a bit off, but overall it looks like a good job with fit & finish.
You've got to respect the amount of work involved.
I hope he added a supercharger or a couple of turbochargers. It would suck to drive that around and get smoked by a GS400!