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

[@DucNguyen-bd5ir]

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]

Who said it was badly modded?

[@DucNguyen-bd5ir]

@@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]

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]

Dude payed like 25k plus that's why he kept avoiding the question lmao

[@LeitoAE]

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.

[@HandyNammm]

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]

God, I hope an NSX purist didn't kill him to stop his dream.

[@itzpierre007]

"He's so rich his hair grew back" 😂😂😂

[@anonony9081]

@@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]

@@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 KZbin channel named "HLC", and no the KZbin channel is not what convinced me, rather my brother going there 6 years ago before Erdogan and Turkey went wild.

[@johnonthedoe4877]

Plugging has blue tooth and eco mode, when it's not windy his hair still ruffles like it is 😉👍🏼

[@MasterDayTrader]

Damn... he was truly losing his hair.

[@checkdilevels1180]

I>I

[@quallzone6219]

Thank you, Uncle Rich, for highlighting so many amazing talented automotive enthusiasts and companies that are forging their own way in the industry.

[@daexion]

I like how he avoided answering almost every question.

[@shawndasilva]

Imagine trying to buy a car from this guy

[@SilverScarletSpider]

9:16 he couldn’t even answer if he was going to have two, or three batteries

[@geoffb7822]

The HV junction box is a fake pelican case from Harbor Frieght.

[@tennnis498]

Just like Rich

[@king_tut.]

Couldn't even answer how it feels to drive lol..

[@DoctaM3]

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]

This car can drive more than 30 years from now in without an ev swap...

[@matchezz1]

Could of LS swapped it

[@heheboi6693]

​@@matchezz1 ah yes so original

[@emanuelruiz7710]

@@matchezz1 I'd K swap it before an LS swap

[@matchezz1]

@@heheboi6693 it's not about originality , electric cars just suck

[@PhiTonics]

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]

I love the old nsx design!

[@captainlinsano7739]

What’s his name? Many rumors point to Okuyama but those are just rumors…

[@PhiTonics]

@@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]

I have a bridge to sell you in New York, please contact me.

[@cineviewmedia]

@@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..

[@jonmccravy]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@TheKolyaRice]

it's a good start, but the batteries really need to go in the middle to preserve the handling

[@crystalyzzed]

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]

I stopped watching as soon as he showed the battery.

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Imagine this EV-NSX with a flat battery floor pack from a Tesla Plaid performance..

[@TenshiR]

@@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness you stopped after the first battery pack or towards the end 3 weeks later where he was driving it around?

[@procatprocat9647]

@@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness Your loss.

[@connelly6375]

This looks like it will be a great daily driver, love seeing these old cars get a second life with ev swap

[@anydaynow01]

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]

I would only be mad at this build if it was a NSX in great condition.

[@matchezz1]

Could of LS swapped it

[@geemy9675]

if you drive less than 10miles a day and enjoy driving a sports car with the acceleration of a Mitsubishi mirage..

[@ihatekpeng]

I fully support this project because it pisses off every car faction possible.

[@gingernutpreacher]

Every I think that's a Push

[@darekmistrz4364]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@fixins]

"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.

[@pal-f9r]

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]

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]

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]

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]

@@legros731 we got a live one boys

[@legros731]

@@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

[@bbearhug]

I like how RR hasn't really done a consistent project in long long time.

[@Cloxxki]

That they admitted to.

[@dwaynezilla]

Bottle episodes saving up for a big one

[@toddclancy5237]

Elon Musk secretly wishes he had Stevon's hair.

[@rp9674]

... and then had him murdered OTA on a whim

[@bitemyshinnymetalass1569]

The man looks like dracula. He needs to go to a tanning booth.

[@rp9674]

That's the color of white people, it's genetic

[@KrispyMedia]

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 ;)

[@creightonfreeman8059]

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]

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]

The C rating of those Prius packs won't allow that. Well not without some thermal issues lol

[@RGIIIBOXING]

@@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]

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]

@@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

[@s14tat]

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!

[@MrKelaher]

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]

Nsx = Leedas best parts right rich?

[@Martin42944]

18 years from now "Dad, can I go to college?" No, I used your college fund for an electric NSX

[@dariankey1128]

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]

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]

Nobody thinks of the CA engine either from NA1 and NA2. K and B are far more popular

[@s14tat]

People care more about the sound that it makes vs performance in today's age.

[@_chipchip]

Ehhh you might if you’ve driven one with an exhaust ;)

[@dariankey1128]

@@_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

[@FPCCEM]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@legros731 Darn prices keep going up. I was offered 90k for my 97 spa yellow mint 67k

[@legros731]

@@robertsullivan4773 not enough lol this must be worth at least 120k

[@fatguy9]

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]

Rich has spent time with the police

[@fist003]

no answer cos the wife gonna kill him if she knew the price

[@alannock1358]

He's probably a politician!

[@KingLarbear]

That man paid out the butt

[@edjackson4389]

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]

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]

@@sketch242 Exactly.

[@TheCoolDave]

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]

@@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]

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?

[@bradsheridan8658]

Rich and Stevon should do a series on all EV builds

[@magnetpull7587]

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]

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

[@randymulhern1290]

The vise grip ground 😆 🤣 😂 Do more videos like this. Cool showcase of a another cool ev swap. Like the update part too.

[@aaronb7990]

15:30 🤣🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂😂 'Car doesn't make that sound anymore' I about died!!!

[@nisterror]

Lovely car, I think the EV conversion really suits it, feels very stealth. Oh the jank factor is of the roof, hell yeah.

[@SeanHodgins]

There are plenty of non-driven NSXs for the archives - at least this one will be driven!

[@t00lshack]

I'd love to see a MR2 Spyder EV build.

[@dempsej]

Me too, but I’m worried, that batteries will kill it’s main feature which is low weight.

[@t00lshack]

@@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.

[@CanadianOnlooker]

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

[@tbix1963]

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]

Was thinking the same thing, air shocks for driveway and speed bumps.

[@obfuscator]

iLift

[@aidankayrooz301]

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

[@devryndrives6623]

I watch all your stuff Rich and Stev-on. Your recent JRE appearance was dope too. Wish you had a podcast

[@boxeclectic]

Appreciate the support dude.. Maybe one day we will podcast.

[@devryndrives6623]

@@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]

Please don’t encourage them, he’ll actually think the screenplays are a good idea.

[@devryndrives6623]

@@AndySoMeta lol! Hey, I'd support an indie film about the Starbucks guy

[@randomname4726]

I just can't watch Joe Rogan, the guy is an insufferable douche.

[@nhand42]

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.

[@toyotaboyhatman]

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]

I mean he even had the back weighed down and it still happened. That's just funny.

[@tactileslut]

and apparently it's his own driveway -- surprise crunch totally out of nowhere.

[@LawrenceGerman]

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.

[@caodesignworks2407]

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.

[@NicoSuaveee]

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”

[@jhawk1985]

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]

Honda should put an electric motor the the new NSX 🤔

[@horaciogonzalez4070]

I think they need to bring back that line.

[@jhawk1985]

@@rider573 I want to see an electric S2000

[@jamesklimowski9912]

1st ever EV-NSX! Yes! & 1st ever with custom Douglus-Fir accessories! ; Bravo to all that time and effort. Stellar build!

[@lukewalker1051]

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]

Good investment, got him into a dead end marriage

[@procatprocat9647]

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.

[@snowrocket]

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 KZbinrs 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]

My commute was 5 miles. 100 mi. would be overkill for 90% of my driving.

[@snowrocket]

@@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]

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?

[@Squall1811]

Nice placement of the batteries, I'm sure it didn't messed up with the handling AT ALL.

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Nice grammar, I'm sure it didn't mess up the sentence at all.

[@Onewheelordeal]

@@DetroitMicroSound I bet you're a lot of fun at parties

[@DetroitMicroSound]

@@Onewheelordeal 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]

@@DetroitMicroSound English isn't everyone's first language, and bilingual people are probably smarter and more cultured than you.

[@DetroitMicroSound]

@@roberttweaker9625 Whatever you have to tell yourself, man.

[@KentHenry8]

The electric motor sound combined with the timeless styling makes this very, very cool.

[@craigmcclure1355]

Are there more episodes with Stevon and Amber ?

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

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.

[@shadow.banned]

What an era for cars.

[@johncurry31]

Unk Rich intro to his paid promotion is unmatched on KZbin. Like literally 🤷🏽‍♂️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@twistidclowns]

It kinda hurt every time that beauty scraped the curb😧

[@ChrisLumNSX]

It’s ok it’s just a wings west lip.

[@jbw5485]

That’s sick as fuck. Would love to see this thing when it’s finished up. Hope you guys do a follow up video.

[@lancerichardson6666]

Best show on Sundays, TV or web, right here!

[@jcsmith725]

There's a valuable lesson here. Never admit anything on camera. He bobbed and weaved the "How much did you pay?" question like a man that told his wife he paid one price while really paying about 3x that.. He might have a future in politics if this EV stuff doesn't work out for him.

[@NathanMichalik]

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

[@jaxsonhugh9334]

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

[@alexanderghouri3763]

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]

I wonder if its J swapable to a newer acura v6

[@djjukeboxhero6491]

Her: "how does it feel?" Him: "Yes" Literally how it went down.

[@markopolo945]

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]

when you become multi millionaire mr.polo

[@shawndasilva]

95% of the NSX in Japan are auto 🤢

[@YoungFrankMatthews]

@@shawndasilva So 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Enidx10]

@@YoungFrankMatthews so who dreams of buying an automatic 1st gen NSX 🤣

[@LathanM]

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.

[@pennysmurf]

I think a number of classic cars are going to go in this direction. It makes sense. Just needs to be done right

[@4literv6]

Afragola design has a pretty sick tesla swapped mr2 underway, another channel had a dual tesla swapped evo and a tesla swapped mk3 supra. I love seeing these ev swaps done on older tuner cars which live on and we're already heavily swapped anyway. 👍🏻😎 Also this build is even sicker than the project electrolite you guys covered a while back by Kevin Erickson. Y'all should get with salvage 2 savage again for the s2sla? Or bisimoto and his tesla swapped widebody 935 Porsche. 👍🏻

[@RealRickCox]

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]

probably untrue unless you swapped plaid-equivalent motors.

[@TheMugwump1]

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]

the first 80s-90s reliable lotus would be something.

[@ChrisRedfield1]

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]

I would name it "Tesla Roadster", sounds weird, but you learn to love it

[@benstalls208]

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

[@alexcountryman7489]

Batteries in the engine bay would be a wise choice.

[@blakasmurf]

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]

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]

@@blakasmurfyeah, it will also help with weight distribution.

[@dwaynezilla]

those 90s cups go perfectly with that RR "90s lasers" background

[@RealRickCox]

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]

Only the early spec alignment eats rubber, later spec alignment will get you far beyond 10k miles. It drives totally different though!

[@RealRickCox]

@@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]

@@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.

[@neovenom9833]

EV swapping the NSX makes perfect sense, it's pretty much nothing but aluminum. And it has over 200k miles.

[@TynesStudios]

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.

[@davidbriggs8738]

No better inspiration than seeing someone going against the grain. There is another NSX out there that deserves a true restoration... 👍

[@levicharles996]

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”

[@2011joser]

The x for experimental goes back to the ‘30s when it was used to identify experimental versions of airplanes.

[@chargeheadsuk]

Its a yes from me, never liked the lack of power on these if im honest 👀⚡💪

[@shemwhitehead9517]

Seeing an NSX rolling nearly silent is eerie. It boggles the mind. But like I've said before, an EV swap is better than letting a beautiful car sit unloved and un-driven.

[@Mike_Costello]

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.

[@FilosophicalPharmer]

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!

[@pl9372]

Had a proper laugh with that power wheels switch moment

[@jeffrykopis5468]

Richie...You're the Tesla guru. Help this guy fix the dang thing so it actually works. You know what to do.

[@boxeclectic]

That thumbnail is before Elon’s reverse testosterone and success helped his hair grow back. 💁🏽‍♀️

[@chrxs61632]

*hair transplant*

[@toddclancy5237]

Elon wanted your hair. the flow.

[@AKeenan5641]

money does things

[@aserta]

The Groomer's spawn had a hair transplant.

[@Tim2716]

As someone who didn’t like the Acura NSX that much to begin with, I do feel like this Tesla swap stole a bit of a soul and personality away.

[@rosco4659]

One of the coolest EV conversions I've ever seen.

[@Gideon_Judges6]

Some Nissan engineer committed seppuku that they never developed the Mid-4 type II concept that so much of the NSX's design elements were clearly stolen from.

[@kare9875]

I would love to electrify a Buick Reatta. One whose engine is damaged.

[@YoungFrankMatthews]

That’s a good idea actually it fits the car for some strange reason

[@rp9674]

Cool body style, little known vehicle

[@johnnyeskimo]

Beautiful car, might make it actually powerful

[@SALESPRODUCTIONS]

The dank trolling of ( bald / bad teeth ) Elon is legendary . . . I salute you sir . . . And getting Kermit the frog in your video was incredible as well.

[@VhudziJena]

Rich take that car away from him and do it properly. Never has an Ev been held together by so many zip ties

[@carleh2008]

we can't afford zipties buddy

[@gotworc]

It's a garage build what do you expect

[@VhudziJena]

@@gotworc Delores levels of perfection after all she wsd put together using butter knives bread knives and steak knives 🤣🤣

[@ting280]

It's so menacing when it rolls away quietly, all you hear is tire on road. It's amazing.

[@MarkoCloud]

Dude did it for himself. Who cares if we like it or not.

[@jamman7344]

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.

[@stew350z]

It's things like this that really make me love technology.

[@OutOfNameIdeas2]

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]

@@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]

If you like 8 year old used battery technology.

[@djsparkdawg]

It's an absolute amazing build..would live to see the finished project with the "Power Wheels" mod intact.

[@mattlawton4715]

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

[@inkooh8]

Love the EV NSX. Do a follow up if he adds regenerative braking.

[@Taluvian]

This car would be great with more battery and a front motor. AWD would be amazing.

[@Taluvian]

@@johnsartain4160 NSX is rear wheel drive mid engine. Would be some work to get a motor in the front and get front wheels powered.

[@navigatingthedestination]

I think it's awsome. The NSX was already ruined by someone else so by doing a tesla swap he's brought new life to an old car. If he continues to improve it by upgrading the batteries and getting the balance right that car will be insane. So cool

[@gauravjoshi6310]

Guy created a project for himself and executed it nicely, if its a chassis with No Engine I wouldn't mind even if he LS Swapped it. I only feel gut wrenched when a good Vehicle is wrecked. Btw front bumper is scrapping the ground do something about it, every time he leaves pavement and grinds that front bumper it makes me scream

[@XxMidnightRavenxX]

That's pretty cool. He might be able to put that battery pack in the location where the gas tank goes (just behind the driver). then he woudl still have a usable trunk.

[@emilg6478]

I get the whole electric thing. And I love the route EV are going. But making old cult and classic cars electric, just dosent do anything for me. Some good old oil smoke, and a roaring engine will always make me smile, in a way EV´s cant..

[@tysonisham]

The internet is great. 1 second I thought what if I had an ev gen 1 nsx? The next second I thought let’s check KZbin to see if that exists and boom! BTW 100% agree with ditching the c30a for ev. I had a legend coupe in highschool with the c32a (same bottom end) and I always wanted an NSX but the c series were always difficult to mod and the nsx engine bay is so small making it even harder. EV has the potential to add the power to the looks and handling of the gen 1 nsx. I’m (some random guy) and I approve this ev swap

[@akshonclip]

Tescura

[@thereignofdando]

This is sick. The vice grip ground is great. The owner is a good lad. Muy bien!