The worlds first tesla swapped Acura NSX, did it get better?

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@itzpierre3912
@itzpierre3912 Жыл бұрын
"He's so rich his hair grew back" 😂😂😂
@anonony9081
@anonony9081 Жыл бұрын
@@thatsreality5184 at least it is affordable for millionaires now and not just billionaires. Maybe soon us thousandairs will be able to afford it soon
@anthonyluangphasi8800
@anthonyluangphasi8800 Жыл бұрын
@@anonony9081 never get it done in North America. If safe, always go to Turkey. Hair Transplant / Hair Loss Treatment capitol of the world, best docs, lower cost, proven results. Legit, check the KZfaq channel named "HLC", and no the KZfaq channel is not what convinced me, rather my brother going there 6 years ago before Erdogan and Turkey went wild.
@johnonthedoe4877
@johnonthedoe4877 Жыл бұрын
Plugging has blue tooth and eco mode, when it's not windy his hair still ruffles like it is 😉👍🏼
@MasterDayTrader
@MasterDayTrader Жыл бұрын
Damn... he was truly losing his hair.
@checkdilevels1180
@checkdilevels1180 Жыл бұрын
I>I
@DucNguyen-bd5ir
@DucNguyen-bd5ir Жыл бұрын
He didn't take a running museum example and EV it. He took basically a shell that had already been badly modded to hell and made his dream from it. I say he did really good, and I will love to see his progress on it going forward.
@piuthemagicman
@piuthemagicman Жыл бұрын
Who said it was badly modded?
@DucNguyen-bd5ir
@DucNguyen-bd5ir Жыл бұрын
@@piuthemagicman I think it was implied throughout the episode ... fugazi wheels, bad engine swap which was pulled when sold, and possibly dodgy coil overs. Implied.🙂
@andrepadilla9871
@andrepadilla9871 Жыл бұрын
It was not badly modded but it was a driver car. Original motor had 200k miles that was refreshed so the car ran fine. Then it was sold where somebody did a kswap. The swap was successful but the seller offered the car as a roller or with the swap.
@Yologolow
@Yologolow Жыл бұрын
Dude payed like 25k plus that's why he kept avoiding the question lmao
@LeitoAE
@LeitoAE Жыл бұрын
Exactly. For those cars that are in original state just keep them up in that state. For the cars that were sometime badly moded or destroyed in the past - take those for crazy projects as anything you do to them is a save for them.
@PuttingMyPimpHandDown
@PuttingMyPimpHandDown Жыл бұрын
Love the rephrasing of the "cost" question.....and the creativity in dodging it.
@alesksander
@alesksander Жыл бұрын
His wife is like yeah i m filling divorce LMAO.
@lastdonuts
@lastdonuts Жыл бұрын
Man was a pro tap dancer when it came to talking about costs
@TheAnnoyingBoss
@TheAnnoyingBoss Жыл бұрын
@@lastdonuts I think it's because it's clearly complicated. An nsx with a literal toy component.
@KingLarbear
@KingLarbear Жыл бұрын
That man got robbed and doesn't know it
@DavidM2002
@DavidM2002 Жыл бұрын
That was just a polite way of saying that it's NOYFB and I'm ok with that because if it's private, it's private.
@HandyNammm
@HandyNammm Жыл бұрын
Back in 2005, while attending CSULA, our Electrical Engineering professor had a stripped down Red NSX in the lab that they wanted to convert to an electric car. He passed away my last year before graduation so nothing was ever done with the project to my knowledge. Glad to see someone turn an NSX to an EV.
@cosmicmuffet1053
@cosmicmuffet1053 Жыл бұрын
God, I hope an NSX purist didn't kill him to stop his dream.
@daexion
@daexion Жыл бұрын
I like how he avoided answering almost every question.
@shawndasilva
@shawndasilva Жыл бұрын
Imagine trying to buy a car from this guy
@SilverScarletSpider
@SilverScarletSpider Жыл бұрын
9:16 he couldn’t even answer if he was going to have two, or three batteries
@geoffb7822
@geoffb7822 Жыл бұрын
The HV junction box is a fake pelican case from Harbor Frieght.
@tennnis498
@tennnis498 Жыл бұрын
Just like Rich
@king_tut.
@king_tut. Жыл бұрын
Couldn't even answer how it feels to drive lol..
@MrKelaher
@MrKelaher Жыл бұрын
Everyone has to start somewhere. Sounds like it was a frankencar that had a hard life anyway, not a garaged collector toy, so this is fine.
@halfwaydecentvehicles
@halfwaydecentvehicles Жыл бұрын
Nsx = Leedas best parts right rich?
@DoctaM3
@DoctaM3 Жыл бұрын
I love these swaps. Honestly, I would love to see more of these esp. on cars that might be destined for a junkyard. Let's get them a new (second or third) life!
@hybridsoldier9207
@hybridsoldier9207 Жыл бұрын
This car can drive more than 30 years from now in without an ev swap...
@matchezz1
@matchezz1 Жыл бұрын
Could of LS swapped it
@heheboi6693
@heheboi6693 Жыл бұрын
​@@matchezz1 ah yes so original
@emanuelruiz7710
@emanuelruiz7710 Жыл бұрын
@@matchezz1 I'd K swap it before an LS swap
@matchezz1
@matchezz1 Жыл бұрын
@@heheboi6693 it's not about originality , electric cars just suck
@quallzone6219
@quallzone6219 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Uncle Rich, for highlighting so many amazing talented automotive enthusiasts and companies that are forging their own way in the industry.
@PhiTonics
@PhiTonics Жыл бұрын
I once met the gentleman who designed the NSX at my college, nice guy from Japan, fun fact he also designed the Mazda Miata, the body design on both, an absolute legend. 👍
@vwrxlasvegas
@vwrxlasvegas Жыл бұрын
I love the old nsx design!
@captainlinsano7739
@captainlinsano7739 Жыл бұрын
What’s his name? Many rumors point to Okuyama but those are just rumors…
@PhiTonics
@PhiTonics Жыл бұрын
@@captainlinsano7739 oh boy, you are deffinatly testing my memory there, sounds right, I looked him up though, deffinatly not the guy I met, although if it's like you say, it could all be rumors anyways 🤔 I'd have to look up old college info, this was from Academy of Art College in SF, they would just hire professionals, and make them teach classes, wasn't the best idea most of the time..
@S.Clause
@S.Clause Жыл бұрын
I have a bridge to sell you in New York, please contact me.
@cineviewmedia
@cineviewmedia Жыл бұрын
@@PhiTonics I think you mean Tom Matano. He's the Director of Industrial Design at Academy of Art University. He's a cool guy. I studied 2 years of Industrial Design there..
@toddclancy5237
@toddclancy5237 Жыл бұрын
Elon Musk secretly wishes he had Stevon's hair.
@rp9674
@rp9674 Жыл бұрын
... and then had him murdered OTA on a whim
@bitemyshinnymetalass1569
@bitemyshinnymetalass1569 Жыл бұрын
The man looks like dracula. He needs to go to a tanning booth.
@rp9674
@rp9674 Жыл бұрын
That's the color of white people, it's genetic
@jonmccravy
@jonmccravy Жыл бұрын
It’s hard to tell but it looked like that “notch” in the cross member removed a critical load bearing feature of the cross member so he might want to brace that. I good bump or turn and that thing might buckle.
@hornetf18
@hornetf18 Жыл бұрын
It looked like he had a pipe welded on the back to bridge. I don’t know how stable it makes it, but it is reinforced.
@elveggoloco
@elveggoloco Жыл бұрын
@@hornetf18 Yeah, kinda hard to tell in the video. Looked bolted-on to me, and for a split-second there it also looked like that brace may have been connected to the diff housing as well. Fingers crossed that it's up to snuff. It just might be fore all we can tell.
@fixins
@fixins Жыл бұрын
"I didn't do it for other people, I did it for myself." You sir, are going to be happier than a lot of other people.
@ihatekpeng
@ihatekpeng Жыл бұрын
I fully support this project because it pisses off every car faction possible.
@gingernutpreacher
@gingernutpreacher Жыл бұрын
Every I think that's a Push
@darekmistrz4364
@darekmistrz4364 Жыл бұрын
I have K20 Civic in my garage right now, and I dream about having NSX but I see nothing wrong with this project. I would be more pissed about putting stupid big ass wing on it, half assing wide bodykit or dropping it low to the ground for stance "respect" or other non-original ideas that would make this car worthless and stupid.
@blakasmurf
@blakasmurf Жыл бұрын
What p'ed me off was calling it more powerful... Stick a turbo on a stock NSX and you've got yourself a 700BHP beast. I doubt this is even hitting the original 270!
@blakasmurf
@blakasmurf Жыл бұрын
@@darekmistrz4364 Yeah I kept my NSX looking stock just lowered with racing suspension geometry and R-Type steering. People think it's completely stock 'cause the upgrades are subtle
@darekmistrz4364
@darekmistrz4364 Жыл бұрын
@@blakasmurf Sounds reasonable. Just like I added LSD from Integra to my K20, because Euro spec Civics never got LSD. I made car better, without spitting into the face of Honda's CEO.
@randymulhern1290
@randymulhern1290 Жыл бұрын
The vise grip ground 😆 🤣 😂 Do more videos like this. Cool showcase of a another cool ev swap. Like the update part too.
@connelly6375
@connelly6375 Жыл бұрын
This looks like it will be a great daily driver, love seeing these old cars get a second life with ev swap
@anydaynow01
@anydaynow01 Жыл бұрын
Yeah it was already ruined when they pulled the original motor so anything goes at this point. Worst case scenario he sells it in the future and someone swaps a built NSX motor back into it with some heavenly sounding ITBs 😁!
@Instantur
@Instantur Жыл бұрын
I would only be mad at this build if it was a NSX in great condition.
@matchezz1
@matchezz1 Жыл бұрын
Could of LS swapped it
@geemy9675
@geemy9675 Жыл бұрын
if you drive less than 10miles a day and enjoy driving a sports car with the acceleration of a Mitsubishi mirage..
@KrispyMedia
@KrispyMedia Жыл бұрын
That’s some pretty nice footage of those red and white NSX’s. If you ever need something shot don’t hesitate to reach out ;)
@TheKolyaRice
@TheKolyaRice Жыл бұрын
it's a good start, but the batteries really need to go in the middle to preserve the handling
@crystalyzzed
@crystalyzzed Жыл бұрын
Second this, performance over internal looks. Cover the engine with a stack of battery packs and show us what this puppy is capable of. Looking forward to it.
@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness
@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness Жыл бұрын
I stopped watching as soon as he showed the battery.
@poplaurentiu4148
@poplaurentiu4148 Жыл бұрын
Imagine this EV-NSX with a flat battery floor pack from a Tesla Plaid performance..
@TenshiR
@TenshiR Жыл бұрын
@@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness you stopped after the first battery pack or towards the end 3 weeks later where he was driving it around?
@procatprocat9647
@procatprocat9647 Жыл бұрын
@@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness Your loss.
@creightonfreeman8059
@creightonfreeman8059 Жыл бұрын
Nice car! I think he needs to distribute the battery weight better to have the best handling but once he gets the DC-DC converter, charger, BMS, situation sorted out it will be a great EV. I think the production cars were originally about 300 hp so this should have about 100 to 200 hp more and double the low rpm torque if his batteries can handle it.
@poplaurentiu4148
@poplaurentiu4148 Жыл бұрын
Newer more dense batteries will boost this NSX-EV project in future.. really love this conversion specially on long term, since plenty retro-conversions are made lately to give a second longer life to once ice legendary vehicles..
@radweld
@radweld Жыл бұрын
The C rating of those Prius packs won't allow that. Well not without some thermal issues lol
@RGIIIBOXING
@RGIIIBOXING Жыл бұрын
@@poplaurentiu4148 I AGREE WITH YOU F* @ *M...I LIKE IT" HE JUST MENTIONED PUTING IN A ALTERNATOR" THAT WOULD BE REALLY NICE" YOU WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT ELON MUSK..LOL" WOULD HAVE MADE A REGARDING SYSTEM IN THE CAR...THAT YOU CAN SWITCH ON MANUALLY ONCE THE BATTERIES GET SAY AT 30% AND THE CHARGING SYSTEM...IN ONE HR WILL BRING THE BATTERIES BACK UP TO 55% IN ONE HR" WHILE DRIVING" THIS IS PLACE AS A EMERGENCY" SO YOU WANT GET STRANDED? YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO COVER ALOT OF GROUND IN ONE HR" CHARGING STATION..TO A FRIENDS HOUSE..OR TO GET BACK TO YOUR HOUSE FROM A TRIP" IT IS WHAT IT IS"
@CaptainVideoBlaster
@CaptainVideoBlaster Жыл бұрын
I was wondering also if battery placement would affect the mid engine feel of the NSX but I have only driven it in Gran Turismo so....
@joey_f4ke238
@joey_f4ke238 Жыл бұрын
@@CaptainVideoBlaster You could just manage the weight bias, he would need to do some math but if you get is like the original then the handling should be also very similar
@WPFD451
@WPFD451 Жыл бұрын
He's happy and something cool and unique is being built. Additionally how many more people are going to get to see an NSX that never would without him driving this conversion around? All those factors add up to an awesome project that I'm happy someone is doing.
@legros731
@legros731 Жыл бұрын
Still a k20 turbo swap will have been way better and still be Honda powerplant K20 are cheap and can support 600hp in stock form and 1000hp with basic forged rod and piston
@robertsullivan4773
@robertsullivan4773 Жыл бұрын
Well actually where I live there are more than a few Gen 1 NSX'S around that make nice gas engine sounds I have one. So no I don't think we need an electric one for that reason That said I think this is 😎 and if he can get decent batteries for it and sorts out the weight distribution he might have a real terror on his hands. The original NSX'S gas engine was no power monster so an electric set up might really be a nice booster for it. As to the cost of the one here with a K swap in it I guess the most you would have to pay is 30k usd.
@legros731
@legros731 Жыл бұрын
@@robertsullivan4773 lol they way more expensive that that boostedboiz Kyle just buy a first gen with over 200 000mile and a salvage title but full stock for 40k $
@robertsullivan4773
@robertsullivan4773 Жыл бұрын
@@legros731 Darn prices keep going up. I was offered 90k for my 97 spa yellow mint 67k
@legros731
@legros731 Жыл бұрын
@@robertsullivan4773 not enough lol this must be worth at least 120k
@bbearhug
@bbearhug Жыл бұрын
I like how RR hasn't really done a consistent project in long long time.
@Cloxxki
@Cloxxki Жыл бұрын
That they admitted to.
@dwaynezilla
@dwaynezilla Жыл бұрын
Bottle episodes saving up for a big one
@peterl5191
@peterl5191 Жыл бұрын
The "purity" and worth was already ruined with the kswap turbo. As long as he keeps the original beauty of the car and interior in good condition (hopefully restores it), then I think this is a fantastic build. Especially if he can get the weight distribution back to stock with proper battery placement
@iddqd339
@iddqd339 Жыл бұрын
His insistence on placing the battery literally anywhere other than the most logical place for a battery pack was the most irritating part of the whole video lol
@SHO1989
@SHO1989 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. There was no value left in the car being in it’s original state and ultimately it was on the path to becoming a parts car. Hopefully the ev conversion extends the usefulness of the car for a long time to come. As ice cars on the road start to dwindle, parts and maintenance will become more and more a problem and fuel will also get more expensive so this to me is a logical choice for this classic.
@legros731
@legros731 Жыл бұрын
Lol the k20 swap is more powerful,lighter than the stock c30 and still a Honda powerplant now you gonna butcher it with stupid electric motor and 1000 pound battery it gonna completely destroy the car balance and a nsx is all about handling not power
@iddqd339
@iddqd339 Жыл бұрын
@@legros731 we got a live one boys
@legros731
@legros731 Жыл бұрын
@@iddqd339 buddy the stock c30 engine is way too expensive and part are all discountinued when the engine eventually blow the only logical thing to do is kswap Go watch boostedboiz k20 swapped nsx with the quaife sequential trans it a monster 1000hp and the car is as light as stock contrary to this thing with 1000lbs of battery that will destroy the balance and handling of the car Don't you see the ls swap Tesla lost like 1200lbs by going ice And by the way not bashing the guy or is built it's is car and money he can do what he wants
@dariankey1128
@dariankey1128 Жыл бұрын
when I think of an NSX, I truly don't think of it's powerplant. I think of it's style and chassis capabilities.
@nuddin99
@nuddin99 Жыл бұрын
Now that you mention it yes you're right. I know what the NSX is but I don't know a single thing about its engine. Not even the number of cylinders. The modern NSX is a V6 hybrid which makes it special but the old gen is just another V6.
@bullracing1
@bullracing1 Жыл бұрын
Nobody thinks of the CA engine either from NA1 and NA2. K and B are far more popular
@s14tat
@s14tat Жыл бұрын
People care more about the sound that it makes vs performance in today's age.
@_chipchip
@_chipchip Жыл бұрын
Ehhh you might if you’ve driven one with an exhaust ;)
@dariankey1128
@dariankey1128 Жыл бұрын
@@_chipchip ripped the canyons with one a lot, sounds great but also nothing unique. When I think of like an LFA, that would be dumb not to have it's original powerplant
@s14tat
@s14tat Жыл бұрын
As a nsx owner. I love this, and it cracks me up. I can't wait to see it completed. The power wheels controller is gold!
@edjackson4389
@edjackson4389 Жыл бұрын
Rich, I had to drive one (original drivetrain, only mod was a nice exhaust) to appreciate them. When I hear someone compare their acceleration to modern Camrys and Accord I just laugh. The driving experience is so many levels above modern FWD sedans it's ridiculous
@sketch242
@sketch242 Жыл бұрын
These are usually the people who only look at peak power numbers and nothing else. Nevermind that the Camry has a 600 lb weight disadvantage...
@edjackson4389
@edjackson4389 Жыл бұрын
@@sketch242 Exactly.
@TheCoolDave
@TheCoolDave Жыл бұрын
Yea, agreed, driving an handling but, when your taking speed an performance, it is what it is, it's a old sports car. They will handle great but, if they can't back it up with a motor, today, it's why people compare it. No question I have driven one, no question fun to drive but, not fast at all in todays standards. Even my daily driver has a 0-60 in 5.9, and that is a sedan...
@edjackson4389
@edjackson4389 Жыл бұрын
@@TheCoolDave I know exactly why people turn their nose up at the numbers on paper. But if you hit a nice curvy backroad with lots of hills and sharp sweeping curves (like we have in my area) and no amount of extra power is gonna help you. 0-60 times mean nothing on roads like that. I was impressed by the NSXs nimble, light, and communicative handling. The great view of the road, the feel of the shifter, and the sound of the engine behind me. All those weak numbers on paper never entered my mind.
@elveggoloco
@elveggoloco Жыл бұрын
Yep. From 2010-2014 I owned a 1986 Lotus Turbo Esprit. 2400 lb car with a 215 bhp turbo-four in it. Its closest competitors at the time were the Ferrari 328 GTS and the Porsche 944 Turbo and it was arguably the better car of the three. Nowadays EVERYTHING has more power than that, and most any FWD sedan can probably smoke the old Esprit in a drag-race, but it wasn't built for dragging and will STILL out-handle most modern cars. It was probably the closest thing I'll ever experience to driving a F1 car (I know, its FAR from being an actual F1 car, but still as close as I'll get! LOL). It was a light, fast, pure and intuitive driving experience. The thing steered as if by thought and didn't fear any curve the road could throw at it. It was far and away the best melding of man and machine I've ever experienced. How many super-heavy modern cars can you really say that about?
@fatguy9
@fatguy9 Жыл бұрын
Rich- “How much money did you give him to take possession of the car” *ignored* *5 minutes later* Rich-“If someone wanted to buy this from you without the tesla stuff the way you got it from the original person how much would they give you?”
@betterwithrum
@betterwithrum Жыл бұрын
Rich has spent time with the police
@fist003
@fist003 Жыл бұрын
no answer cos the wife gonna kill him if she knew the price
@alannock1358
@alannock1358 Жыл бұрын
He's probably a politician!
@KingLarbear
@KingLarbear Жыл бұрын
That man paid out the butt
@bradsheridan8658
@bradsheridan8658 Жыл бұрын
Rich and Stevon should do a series on all EV builds
@CanadianOnlooker
@CanadianOnlooker Жыл бұрын
After thinking about tesla swaps/ builds for myself I've realized swapping you're limited by battery location, size, & weight.. if you're removing components & using luggage space you for new ev components you're stuck trying to adapt to those shapes. Therfore battery size, voltages, amperage & power output are determined by your battery specs
@magnetpull7587
@magnetpull7587 Жыл бұрын
I'm always up for an EV-conversion of a classic car. Especially if it already came without the engine anyways I hope he works on the weight distribution with a good battery system, then I am sure it is a blast to drive!
@razzor4708
@razzor4708 Жыл бұрын
And put exhaust speakers just to make it sounds a bit louder. Because sometimes, and mostly, original parts and engine is discontinued and making a new powerful engine and trasmition swap is too much for car
@naughty.r0bot
@naughty.r0bot Жыл бұрын
LOL I remember Honda's pressers when the NSX was introduced. "We've radically cut weight EVERYWHERE! Drilled aluminum brake pedals! Special hollow fiber carpet!" EV Restomod: LOL BATTERIES GO BRRRR
@jttech44
@jttech44 Жыл бұрын
Doesn't matter much if you add 500lbs if you also add 300HP tbh
@___echo___
@___echo___ Жыл бұрын
@@jttech44 it does though, if you like curvy roads at all
@procatprocat9647
@procatprocat9647 Жыл бұрын
@@jttech44 This is the most stereotypical car comment from an American ever. You clearly don't know what a corner is.
@Xenon0000000000001
@Xenon0000000000001 Жыл бұрын
I've watched a few videos from a UK EV conversion company converting classics to EVs and they show how they weigh all 4 corners before they start and then again once it's got electric motors and batteries. It turns out that you can get very close (and in some cases lighter than before) if you're replacing a heavy old motor and you keep the battery pack to a reasonable size. It helps that you can be quite flexible in battery placement to get the ideal weight distribution. The Porsche 944 conversion they did looked fantastic.
@procatprocat9647
@procatprocat9647 Жыл бұрын
@@Xenon0000000000001 what is 'reasonable' range if the ice weight is maintained? Precisely. Lithium battery weight is STILL one of the main issues to resolve
@tbix1963
@tbix1963 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, fun and interesting build. Since the final destination is a daily driver, he needs to figure out how to lift the front end on command, maybe airbags so he can clear obstacles in the road without messing up the front spoiler. The car is already far from stock, keeping its front from getting more scratches couldn’t hurt. And besides, when your theme is haters be damed, it couldn’t hurt. 😂
@alwayscensored6871
@alwayscensored6871 Жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same thing, air shocks for driveway and speed bumps.
@obfuscator
@obfuscator Жыл бұрын
iLift
@snowrocket
@snowrocket Жыл бұрын
Being that he got it with no engine, the fact that he got it to drive with anything is an improvement. I like most EV swaps that I read about. (I haven't seen one in person yet.) I have little patience though for the less-than-adequate battery packs many are using. Usable range matters, even on a short-trip daily driver. I want more KZfaqrs to press the EV conversion owners about how much ACTUAL range they have seen so far. In my mind the coolest appearing EV swap is useless with less than 100 miles of usable range. It's a glorified trailer queen.
@rsmith02
@rsmith02 Жыл бұрын
My commute was 5 miles. 100 mi. would be overkill for 90% of my driving.
@snowrocket
@snowrocket Жыл бұрын
@@rsmith02 And you would be the exception. My last three jobs were 25, 35, and 13 miles one way. Also, it's a known fact that you only use 70% of rated EV range without damaging the battery pack long term. For daily use, never charge above 90%, and never discharge below 20%. That leaves 70% POTENTIAL range. If it's really cold or hot the battery management system works harder to maintain 70-degree F battery temperature. You may also be using heat or A/C, wipers, lights, radio, and occasional quick acceleration. All of that eats range. That's why an early Nissan Leaf with 80 potential miles of range wasn't practical for many people.
@TheJacyn313
@TheJacyn313 Жыл бұрын
I thought he said it came with a k series in it but he convinced the guy to keep the k to sell it to him for less?
@nhand42
@nhand42 Жыл бұрын
It's great seeing all these talented people working on EV conversions. And the market for EV components is simply amazing these days. 20 years ago it was lead-acid batteries and salvaged DC motors. Obviously they were shit and nothing like today. Now we have cool EV conversions and most importantly a new generation of mechanics and EV enthusiasts who are building and learning and sharing. The next Carroll Shelby is out there somewhere.
@devryndrives6623
@devryndrives6623 Жыл бұрын
I watch all your stuff Rich and Stev-on. Your recent JRE appearance was dope too. Wish you had a podcast
@boxeclectic
@boxeclectic Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the support dude.. Maybe one day we will podcast.
@devryndrives6623
@devryndrives6623 Жыл бұрын
@@boxeclectic would love to see (hear?) It sometime. Lol. If yall are ever in OKC hit me up. I'll grill some steaks and provide some adult beverages. Thanks for replying!
@AndySoMeta
@AndySoMeta Жыл бұрын
Please don’t encourage them, he’ll actually think the screenplays are a good idea.
@devryndrives6623
@devryndrives6623 Жыл бұрын
@@AndySoMeta lol! Hey, I'd support an indie film about the Starbucks guy
@randomname4726
@randomname4726 Жыл бұрын
I just can't watch Joe Rogan, the guy is an insufferable douche.
@t00lshack
@t00lshack Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a MR2 Spyder EV build.
@dempsej
@dempsej Жыл бұрын
Me too, but I’m worried, that batteries will kill it’s main feature which is low weight.
@t00lshack
@t00lshack Жыл бұрын
@@dempsej I have a MR2 Spyder with a hard top. Wonder how much weight could be saved pulling motor, gas tank, cloth top. I even thought of ditching passenger seat and the batteries can go there, but that sounds dumb/unsafe.
@LathanM
@LathanM Жыл бұрын
I love these kinds of projects. This will hopefully be the new way to power swap and bring the fun back to some chassis that need a second look.
@devisionhun
@devisionhun Жыл бұрын
What a cool rig. I understand showing off the motor, but it would be such a good spot for stuff…
@nisterror
@nisterror Жыл бұрын
Lovely car, I think the EV conversion really suits it, feels very stealth. Oh the jank factor is of the roof, hell yeah.
@Squall1811
@Squall1811 Жыл бұрын
Nice placement of the batteries, I'm sure it didn't messed up with the handling AT ALL.
@DetroitMicroSound
@DetroitMicroSound Жыл бұрын
Nice grammar, I'm sure it didn't mess up the sentence at all.
@yeahitskimmel
@yeahitskimmel Жыл бұрын
@@DetroitMicroSound I bet you're a lot of fun at parties
@DetroitMicroSound
@DetroitMicroSound Жыл бұрын
@@yeahitskimmel I mean, why let a guy have dreams? Everybody has to start someplace. Show us your bad ass ride? Both of you. You know, instead of just insulting people?
@roberttweaker9625
@roberttweaker9625 Жыл бұрын
@@DetroitMicroSound English isn't everyone's first language, and bilingual people are probably smarter and more cultured than you.
@DetroitMicroSound
@DetroitMicroSound Жыл бұрын
@@roberttweaker9625 Whatever you have to tell yourself, man.
@JetBlackmf
@JetBlackmf Жыл бұрын
can you vary the frequency of the supply voltage to the engine , now , with the aftermarket controller ?
@vickh42
@vickh42 Жыл бұрын
That is a good project. I want to see the finished version and the performance.
@jhawk1985
@jhawk1985 Жыл бұрын
I think the car is cool. There are so many engine swaps done nowadays its cool to see an "old school electric super car "👍
@rider573
@rider573 Жыл бұрын
Honda should put an electric motor the the new NSX 🤔
@horaciogonzalez4070
@horaciogonzalez4070 Жыл бұрын
I think they need to bring back that line.
@jhawk1985
@jhawk1985 Жыл бұрын
@@rider573 I want to see an electric S2000
@RealRickCox
@RealRickCox Жыл бұрын
I have a 1989 Lotus Esprit that I want to do a Tesla conversion on. It would be super light and could probably beat a Plaid on a drag strip.
@gearbanginentertainment7476
@gearbanginentertainment7476 Жыл бұрын
probably untrue unless you swapped plaid-equivalent motors.
@TheMugwump1
@TheMugwump1 Жыл бұрын
The idea of an EV and "super light" do NOT exist in cars now unless you're talking about the concept electric F1 cars. Strapping 1k additional pounds of batteries on a Lotus (where do you put them?) is the opposite of the whole idea of what the car is.
@breakupgoogle
@breakupgoogle Жыл бұрын
the first 80s-90s reliable lotus would be something.
@ChrisRedfield1
@ChrisRedfield1 Жыл бұрын
This would be comparable to a Lotus Elise with electric motor which we already have:. Tesla Roadster 1.0. I want to see that, Rock Cox. If you do it, email Rich to go film a special on your car.
@rp9674
@rp9674 Жыл бұрын
I would name it "Tesla Roadster", sounds weird, but you learn to love it
@alexanderghouri3763
@alexanderghouri3763 Жыл бұрын
As he said. It's for him and I love that! I'd love to see it on the track vs a decently modified original one. The electric motors can really help show how good the NSX is, aside from it's high revving vtec
@nazspeed1
@nazspeed1 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if its J swapable to a newer acura v6
@NathanMichalik
@NathanMichalik Жыл бұрын
I dig it. I'd say as long as all the comfort items work and the weight gets balanced better, it's a great build. I want to EV swap a gen2 MR2 at some point
@toyotaboyhatman
@toyotaboyhatman Жыл бұрын
that's like the least steep driveway I've ever seen and the front still scrapes the ground. He needs some air shocks to clear large curbs.
@Skylancer727
@Skylancer727 Жыл бұрын
I mean he even had the back weighed down and it still happened. That's just funny.
@tactileslut
@tactileslut Жыл бұрын
and apparently it's his own driveway -- surprise crunch totally out of nowhere.
@twistidclowns
@twistidclowns Жыл бұрын
It kinda hurt every time that beauty scraped the curb😧
@ChrisLumNSX
@ChrisLumNSX Жыл бұрын
It’s ok it’s just a wings west lip.
@KentHenry8
@KentHenry8 Жыл бұрын
The electric motor sound combined with the timeless styling makes this very, very cool.
@MassiveTrackHunter
@MassiveTrackHunter Жыл бұрын
I happened to be at the annual new car show in our city when that NSX was on display. Such an amazing car to pop up during that era.
@caodesignworks2407
@caodesignworks2407 Жыл бұрын
This is a great swap. What really needs to happen is more swaps like this. Have a whole NXS EV swap racing league. Especially Gen 1s.
@jasongooden917
@jasongooden917 Жыл бұрын
I'd be afraid that somebody will steel the exposed motor from underneath... cover the bottom with a skid plate.
@rp9674
@rp9674 Жыл бұрын
And a Mercedes emblem
@jaxsonhugh9334
@jaxsonhugh9334 Жыл бұрын
That would be such a badass car if he puts in some good engineering into it and makes it look like if came from Acura as a factory EV
@NagChampa72
@NagChampa72 Жыл бұрын
Awesome project, great that he is closer to driving it now. I know he said no but the Pacifica batteries would look just fine above the engine, maybe have another set to go in the fronk. Either way I love this project.
@markopolo945
@markopolo945 Жыл бұрын
This is my dream car. I would see these a lot while I was stationed in Japan. Some day I'll get one and the LFA
@startingtech3900
@startingtech3900 Жыл бұрын
when you become multi millionaire mr.polo
@shawndasilva
@shawndasilva Жыл бұрын
95% of the NSX in Japan are auto 🤢
@YoungFrankMatthews
@YoungFrankMatthews Жыл бұрын
@@shawndasilva So 🤷🏾‍♂️
@Enidx10
@Enidx10 Жыл бұрын
@@YoungFrankMatthews so who dreams of buying an automatic 1st gen NSX 🤣
@shadow.banned
@shadow.banned Жыл бұрын
What an era for cars.
@jbw5485
@jbw5485 Жыл бұрын
That’s sick as fuck. Would love to see this thing when it’s finished up. Hope you guys do a follow up video.
@djsparkdawg
@djsparkdawg Жыл бұрын
It's an absolute amazing build..would live to see the finished project with the "Power Wheels" mod intact.
@lancerichardson6666
@lancerichardson6666 Жыл бұрын
Best show on Sundays, TV or web, right here!
@alexcountryman7489
@alexcountryman7489 Жыл бұрын
Batteries in the engine bay would be a wise choice.
@blakasmurf
@blakasmurf Жыл бұрын
Yeah he's gonna struggle to fit enough batteries on that chassis his only choice is to use the engine bay which he doesn't want to do.
@Nphen
@Nphen Жыл бұрын
Yeah he was like "I want everyone to see that beautiful motor" and I'm just like, dude, it's a metal cylinder. It's not even as interesting to look at as a gas engine. Shoehorn some batteries in there!
@alexcountryman7489
@alexcountryman7489 Жыл бұрын
@@blakasmurfyeah, it will also help with weight distribution.
@aidankayrooz301
@aidankayrooz301 Жыл бұрын
Hoovie's Countach has a good solution to scraping bumpers. The previous owner installed skateboard wheels under the front that act as a rolling bumpstop of sorts so the bottom never gets low enough to scrape
@siemprebmw3284
@siemprebmw3284 6 ай бұрын
did you get this register and passed cali emission ? etc . just wondering how that process works there ?
@Mike_Costello
@Mike_Costello Жыл бұрын
It's Waaaaay better! He will eventually add batteries to that space above the motor though when the newness wears off. Having the batteries behind in the boot/trunk is adding too much weight behind the wheels. However it looks like this will progress into a fully realised conversion. And yes. It's VERY much better.
@craigmcclure1355
@craigmcclure1355 Жыл бұрын
Are there more episodes with Stevon and Amber ?
@LawrenceGerman
@LawrenceGerman Жыл бұрын
This car needs the following: Molded Roof Intake for cooling. Gen 2 or 3 Racing Spec. Slightly wider wheels and tires for grip after the added battery weight. A better throwback style shifter. Lower front end ducting for brake and front mounted battery cooling. It’s a good start to this project. I Love How He Avoided the Pricing Question every time it was brought up.
@jamman7344
@jamman7344 Жыл бұрын
I'm really happy that I found your channel while I'm looking at EV stuff. There isn't a video on this channel that doesn't disappoint. I can imagine that there is unlimited potential in customizing any vehicle by converting it to EV.
@kare9875
@kare9875 Жыл бұрын
I would love to electrify a Buick Reatta. One whose engine is damaged.
@YoungFrankMatthews
@YoungFrankMatthews Жыл бұрын
That’s a good idea actually it fits the car for some strange reason
@rp9674
@rp9674 Жыл бұрын
Cool body style, little known vehicle
@johnnyeskimo
@johnnyeskimo Жыл бұрын
Beautiful car, might make it actually powerful
@givingpays100
@givingpays100 Жыл бұрын
Love it! Been wanting someone to do this for many years.
@burntvalve2
@burntvalve2 Жыл бұрын
I love this! The guys process and attitude to this project are fantastic!
@ting280
@ting280 Жыл бұрын
It's so menacing when it rolls away quietly, all you hear is tire on road. It's amazing.
@lukewalker1051
@lukewalker1051 Жыл бұрын
Not only did Elon's hair grow back but his teeth got perfect. Ruining the car is a ludicrous hypothesis. It wasn't a pristine, collectable NSX. It was a high miles, modified car that had been K-swapped. The car had minimum value. These types of transplants can't be judged. None of this is about cost. It is something he wanted to do. I am an automotive engineer with EV background. An EV is not better than a ICE driveline. It is just different. Some believe its worse for range, long term battery reliability and charging inconvenience aka time. This is done for the technical challenge...because he could and well done to Sevon for accepting the challenge and succeeding. Most of us would rather have an original, unmolested NSX. I sure would. Pretty much any car can be converted to an EV.
@rp9674
@rp9674 Жыл бұрын
Good investment, got him into a dead end marriage
@procatprocat9647
@procatprocat9647 Жыл бұрын
Maybe you're new to Rich Rebuilds but your 'ludicrous hypothesis' is what drives his channel, and many other youtube channel. It's called light-hearted entertainment.
@pl9372
@pl9372 Жыл бұрын
Had a proper laugh with that power wheels switch moment
@mikehoncho666
@mikehoncho666 Жыл бұрын
Really needs to get those batteries over the motor. I'm sure he'll realize it at some point down the line
@magnetpull7587
@magnetpull7587 Жыл бұрын
He can put a screen on top with a picture of the engine :D
@2011joser
@2011joser Жыл бұрын
The x for experimental goes back to the ‘30s when it was used to identify experimental versions of airplanes.
@TynesStudios
@TynesStudios Жыл бұрын
Definitely improved what he started with here. Have to note that you guys really took the piss. He's a real car guy, really doing the work, and a fantastic sport to stand up to your assessments. Good on him; looking forward as well to the further updates.
@chargeheadsuk
@chargeheadsuk Жыл бұрын
Its a yes from me, never liked the lack of power on these if im honest 👀⚡💪
@dez7726
@dez7726 Жыл бұрын
I hope he covers the engine with batteries, it really needs them there. If he want to show off the engine may I suggest hooking up a cam in the engine bay and just displaying center display he will eventually install? it did sound sweet taking off in silence
@thereignofdando
@thereignofdando Жыл бұрын
This is sick. The vice grip ground is great. The owner is a good lad. Muy bien!
@rosco4659
@rosco4659 Жыл бұрын
One of the coolest EV conversions I've ever seen.
@mattlawton4715
@mattlawton4715 Жыл бұрын
If its a proper swap then ye it's good. But it dosnt look very good and no battery well hardly get it done properly 👍 should be good
@benstalls208
@benstalls208 Жыл бұрын
These swaps are undoubtedly cool. I'm only 2:11 in but I can tell I'll love it. However, I've always loved 80's and 90's cars that look and drive as though they just came out of the factory. There's something so satisfying about a car that has been untouched for 30 years. Regardless, still great! Edit: It came with no engine so I don't feel as bad
@ItsRainingLead
@ItsRainingLead Жыл бұрын
I understand he wants to see the 'motor' - but he's gotta move those batteries up and into the mid engine area for handling. He could run two of them paralell and do something cool with the showcase, like a screen showing the temp, charge, cell balance, etc. He would have enough room to route some cooling via one of those iconic shark fin roof ducts.
@boxeclectic
@boxeclectic Жыл бұрын
That thumbnail is before Elon’s reverse testosterone and success helped his hair grow back. 💁🏽‍♀️
@chrxs61632
@chrxs61632 Жыл бұрын
*hair transplant*
@toddclancy5237
@toddclancy5237 Жыл бұрын
Elon wanted your hair. the flow.
@AKeenan5641
@AKeenan5641 Жыл бұрын
money does things
@aserta
@aserta Жыл бұрын
The Groomer's spawn had a hair transplant.
@joeblack007
@joeblack007 Жыл бұрын
"Why you rune classic?!!" - 24 Hours of Lemons
@ItsTheNada
@ItsTheNada Жыл бұрын
His car and good on him. He can do what he wants. I’d have love to see a well done K swap and then take it to the road track. In terms of really waking the car up with electricity, I’d love to see one converted into a hybrid. I don’t know if there’s enough room in there for that, but it would be awesome especially because the original motor was underpowered. Something about a regular EV swap on this seems too unoriginal. Imagine pulling away from the car show silently, and then firing up the engine like a Le Mans prototype car.
@aaronb7990
@aaronb7990 Жыл бұрын
15:30 🤣🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂😂 'Car doesn't make that sound anymore' I about died!!!
@RealRickCox
@RealRickCox Жыл бұрын
I love this build. One thing he probably doesn't know yet is that the NSX eats tires in less than 10k miles. When he gets tired of the $2,000 tire changes, he'll let you have it cheap. :D
@patrickvanvlooten
@patrickvanvlooten Жыл бұрын
Only the early spec alignment eats rubber, later spec alignment will get you far beyond 10k miles. It drives totally different though!
@RealRickCox
@RealRickCox Жыл бұрын
@@patrickvanvlooten The wheels on this car are set up in such a way that it makes the car drive like it's on rails, but that has a price with the tires. I only know this because a good friend has a 1992 and when he uses the Z rated Michelin Sport tires, they're done in 8-10k miles. I'll have to ask him if he knows he can adjust the alignment and get more miles...
@patrickvanvlooten
@patrickvanvlooten Жыл бұрын
@@RealRickCox I had mine set to the later spec alignment when it wasn't lowered like it is now, my tyres are still okay and well over 10k miles on there. I believe it's the 1994 or 1995 spec alignment. Tell your friend to check the NSX wiki on Prime, the numbers are on there. The main problem is the toe in on the rears and once you lower the car also the camber. I'm on a very agressive alignment now that my car is lowered and I'm certain these tyres won't last me very long. The trade-off is that the car now drives on rails which it didn't when I drove the later spec alignment.
@pennysmurf
@pennysmurf Жыл бұрын
I think a number of classic cars are going to go in this direction. It makes sense. Just needs to be done right
@SeanHodgins
@SeanHodgins Жыл бұрын
There are plenty of non-driven NSXs for the archives - at least this one will be driven!
@echoplexhandlesaredumb
@echoplexhandlesaredumb Жыл бұрын
Love it, can't wait to see it finished. Grew up loving the NSX too and to see it like this getting a new lease on live, taking his little kiddos out for a ride is dope
@mutsaushewokunze6522
@mutsaushewokunze6522 Жыл бұрын
Rich take that car away from him and do it properly. Never has an Ev been held together by so many zip ties
@carleh2008
@carleh2008 Жыл бұрын
we can't afford zipties buddy
@gotworc
@gotworc Жыл бұрын
It's a garage build what do you expect
@mutsaushewokunze6522
@mutsaushewokunze6522 Жыл бұрын
@@gotworc Delores levels of perfection after all she wsd put together using butter knives bread knives and steak knives 🤣🤣
@davidestate
@davidestate Жыл бұрын
Turning a perfectly balanced mid-engine car into a rear heavy vehicle is - blah to say the most.
@Skylancer727
@Skylancer727 Жыл бұрын
Yet is still grounds out the front just going on and off his driveway. Kinda funny. Why all cars like that today have a raise front button.
@sketch242
@sketch242 Жыл бұрын
His plan is to put the batteries in the front, so it may end up being front heavy...which would be even worse.
@NicoSuaveee
@NicoSuaveee Жыл бұрын
I don’t know what I like more, the human powered parking brake or the “baby in car goes vroom vroom” “It doesn’t make that noice anymore”
@davidbriggs8738
@davidbriggs8738 Жыл бұрын
No better inspiration than seeing someone going against the grain. There is another NSX out there that deserves a true restoration... 👍
@stew350z
@stew350z Жыл бұрын
It's things like this that really make me love technology.
@OutOfNameIdeas2
@OutOfNameIdeas2 Жыл бұрын
Funny. It's the opposite for me. Turning a fun (legendary JDM) car Into a tone-death and soulless short range dad car is what makes me hate technology. The less electronics and the more hydraulic/mechanical systems the better. It's all about handling, feeling and enjoyment etc.
@stew350z
@stew350z Жыл бұрын
@@OutOfNameIdeas2 But it's his car. And being able to experiment with his car by doing an EV swap would bring him enjoyment correct? If it was your you got the ability to do whatever you want.
@thedopplereffect00
@thedopplereffect00 Жыл бұрын
If you like 8 year old used battery technology.
@Taluvian
@Taluvian Жыл бұрын
This car would be great with more battery and a front motor. AWD would be amazing.
@Taluvian
@Taluvian Жыл бұрын
@@johnsartain4160 NSX is rear wheel drive mid engine. Would be some work to get a motor in the front and get front wheels powered.
@monteestowes1245
@monteestowes1245 Жыл бұрын
I know he wants to be able to see the motor, but the batteries should really be mounted mid chassis. He's made himself an Acura 911. lol That said, this is super dope and I really wanna see this completed. I'd considered a swap like this years ago, but this gives me some inspiration.
@DanDoesGame
@DanDoesGame Жыл бұрын
Great vid as always dude!! I also live in NH...... Would be awesome to meet another creator in the state. Not many of us in this state. Me, You and Owen are the only ones I know of and I have yet to meet Owen.
@levicharles996
@levicharles996 Жыл бұрын
Now I know where Stevon made his money, his stage name was Shwayze from back in day. I thought I remember him from “corona and lime”
@MarkoCloud
@MarkoCloud Жыл бұрын
Dude did it for himself. Who cares if we like it or not.
@DaRockCRX
@DaRockCRX Жыл бұрын
I think this would be a great idea if it would be finished correctly and the weight balance of this amazing car would not be altered in the end. I owned an NSX like this and it is still to this date my favorit car ever.
@FilosophicalPharmer
@FilosophicalPharmer Жыл бұрын
You're a hero of mine, Rich! Someone telling you it can't be done makes you work harder. Friend had an NSX back in the early 90's. No matter how hard he pushed me to drive that car, I couldn't get traction to break on dry asphalt. The NSX is SUCH a sleeper exotic. Love those cars!
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