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My NSX is a 1999 Alex Zanardi Signature Edition, a US market limited edition variant of the Japanese NSX Type-S. I've owned it since October 2006. 50 were produced and of the NSX models offered in the US, the Zanardi was the fastest and best-handling variant. The previous owner installed a few modifications that make it even faster... :-)

Currently modifications include:

Comptech supercharger
Comptech headers
Comptech carbon-fiber high-flow airbox assembly
Comptech billet oil gear
Clutchmasters? clutch
TAITEC JGTC exhaust
Koni shocks (specs) with Ground Control adjustable perches and Eibach springs (450F, 500R)
Stainless steel brake lines
HID headlights
H&R 25mm spacers - no more "sunken battleship" look
Autovation pedals
V1 hardwire
GROMAudio iPod input
bLodisign diffuser

weight

stock	2970
CTSC (net)	+15?
headers	-10?
airbox	-5?
exhaust	-9
remove spare	-29.5
net	-38.4
overall	2932

	crank hp	weight	lbs/hp
stock	290	2970	10.24
me	412 (+109 * 1.12)	2932	7.12
997 GT3 RS	415	3031	7.30
F430	490(maybe)	3196	6.52

What Makes the Zanardi Edition Special?

Unlike most manufacturers, Honda / Acura does not make cheesy limited or special edition versions of vehicles that are not that limited or that special.

The Zanardi Edition is a special version of a very special car. It is a US market limited edition variant of the Japanese NSX Type-S. 50 were produced and it's the fastest and best-handling NSX offered to the US. It has the NA2 drivetrain (3.2L, 6-speed - the best that was ever available), the best suspension offered in the US, hardtop (most NSXs with the NA2 drivetrain were heavier, less rigid NSX-Ts), manual steering (earlier 5-speed NSXs had this, but all NA2 NSXs other than the Zanardi had power steering), weight reduction that is exclusive to this model in the US, and unique interior trim.

It was built to commemorate Alex Zanardi and Team Ganassi's success in CART during the late 1990s. Besides being a one of the greatest drivers, Zanardi has personality, style, class, and, since his accident, is nothing short of an inspiration.

Acura Press Info: 1999 Alex Zanardi Edition NSX - At a Glance

149 pound weight reduction from NSX-T
Front & rear shock absorber rebound rates increased 99% and 31%, respectively
Front & rear shock absorber compression rates increased 72% and 50%, respectively
Front & rear spring rates increated by 103% and 32%, respectively
Stiffer, larger diameter rear stabilizer bar with thicker tube wall
- Alex Zanardi Edition: 0.75 inch diameter, 0.11 inch wall thickness
- NSX-T 0.68 inch diameter, 0.09 inch wall thickness
Overall height reduced by 0.4 inch
Front roll center height reduced by 0.6 inch
Rear roll center height reduced by 0.3 inch

Performance Modifications	Weight difference
Manual rack-and-pinion steering (Electric Power Steering deleted)	-32.0 lb.
Firmer, racetrack-tuned suspension	+0.9 lb.
Lightweight BBS alloy wheels	-8.8 lb.
Lightweight rear spoiler	-3.7 lb.
Lightweight battery	-6.8 lb.
Single partition glass	-4.2 lb.
Fixed hard-top roof	-95.0 lb.
Exterior
New wheel center cap	-
Aluminum mesh intake covers	+0.2 lb.
Zanardi signature plaque	-
Body-colored roof panel	-
New Forumla Red exterior	-
Interior
Perforated seat surfaces with red stitching	-
Red-stitched steering wheel	-
Red-stitched door lining	-
Titanium shift knob	+0.4 lb.
Titanium-toned center console and instrument meter panel	-
Titanium-toned door panel	-
Total weight reduction	-149.0 lb.

More info on the Zanardi NSX:

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