Kits named for both NA codes
Code: NA1/NA2
Good to know: TEIN makes Flex Z and Mono Sport kits, Feal makes one kit, and Fortune Auto makes two: one named ACURA NSX and one named HONDA NSX. Every kit name says NA1/NA2.
Acura and Honda NSX Coilovers
Say you have a 1999 NSX on its original shocks, and you want it to corner flatter on track without ruining the drive home. Six brands make Acura NSX coilovers for the first car. Start by checking the chassis code in each kit name: NA1 alone, or NA1/NA2. We carry eight kits, all for 1990 to 2006.
Not sure if your car is an NA1 or NA2? Call with the VIN: 1-800-460-9106.
All-aluminum, mid-engine
Acura NSX
Animated illustration. It shows where coilovers sit on a car, not your exact kit. Depending on the car and the kit, coilovers can lean forward or back or stand straight up, and some cars use a separate spring and shock in the rear. Your ride height depends on the kit and how it is set up.
Two ways the kits are named
How to read an NSX coilover kit name
Look for three things.
The chassis code
TEIN, Feal and Fortune Auto kits say NA1/NA2. KW and Ksport kits say NA1 only.
The years
Most kits stop at 2005. TEIN's go to 2006.
Acura or Honda
Fortune Auto has an Acura kit and a Honda kit.
BC Racing coilovers for the NSX
BC Racing's NSX kit and its four series
BC Racing makes its Acura NSX kit in four series: BR, DS, ER and ZX. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US. The kit name does not include a chassis code.
BC Racing series for the NSX
These are the four BC series you can order for the NSX.
BR and DS
BC Racing BR coilovers use one 30-click knob that sets compression and rebound together. DS works the same way with a firmer, digressive piston.
ER
ER adds an external oil reservoir to a standard upright shock, and lets you set compression and rebound separately.
ZX
ZX is the BC series that has seen the most track testing.
KW, TEIN, Fortune Auto, Feal and Ksport
Here is what each brand makes. Call 1-800-460-9106 to compare.
TEIN makes Flex Z and Mono Sport kits, both named for NA1/NA2.
Fortune Auto and Feal
Fortune Auto has Acura and Honda kits. Feal's kit starts at 1990.
Kits for three example NSX years
1992 NSX
Every kit we carry covers 1992.
Kits to look at: BC 1991-2005 NSX RWD, KW 1990-2005 NSX (NA1), TEIN NSX (NA1/NA2) Flex Z or Mono Sport, Fortune Auto Acura or Honda NSX (NA1/NA2), Feal, Ksport NSX (NA1)
2003 NSX
Look at the kits named for NA2, plus the BC kit.
Kits to look at: TEIN NSX (NA1/NA2) Flex Z or Mono Sport, Fortune Auto NSX (NA1/NA2), Feal NSX (NA1/NA2), BC 1991-2005 NSX RWD. Call before choosing a kit named NA1 only.
2019 NSX
We don't list a kit for the newer NSX.
Kits to look at: none listed yet, so give us a call.
Every NSX coilover kit we carry
Kits named NA1/NA2 come first, then the NA1 and BC kits.
Kits named NA1, or with no code
Code: NA1 (KW, Ksport); none (BC)
Good to know: KW and Ksport kit names say NA1 only. BC's kit is named "NSX RWD" with no code, and comes in BR, DS, ER or ZX. For a 1997 or newer car, check with us before ordering a kit named NA1.
NSX kits at a glance
| Kits | Years | How the kits differ | BC Racing series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named NA1/NA2 | 1990 to 2006 | Brand and model line | No BC kit |
| NA1 or no code | 1990 to 2005 | Brand | BR, DS, ER, ZX |
Before you buy: what NSX owners run into
What NSX owners report most often, from owner forums, recalls and service bulletins, and what each point means for your coilover suspension.
Aging rubber bushings and drop links
First NSX (NA1/NA2), 1990 to 2005
High-mileage owners on NSXPrime report deformed or hardened control arm bushings and perished drop links. Owners fitting poly kits say the bushings needed reshaping, and one gave up on the rear upper arms and bought NSX-R arms. New dampers will not tighten up a car with worn arm bushings and links.
Before you install: Inspect the control arm bushings and drop links before the install, and plan arm or bushing replacement and an alignment with the coilovers if they are tired.
Top hats and squeaks on a coilover install
First NSX (NA1/NA2), 1990 to 2005
On NSXPrime, owners debate reusing the original top hats. Most say good OEM top hats are fine for the street. Some report squeaks or knocking until they replace the top hat bushings, often with poly, or tighten a loose top nut. A worn or loose top mount can make a noise that gets blamed on the coilover.
Before you install: Check the top hat rubber and hardware before the install, replace worn parts, and torque the top nuts to spec.
The NSX story
NSX debut, February 1989
Acura's NSX chronology, released July 12, 2005, starts with the show car: "The NS-X world debut takes place at the Chicago Auto Show on February 9th."
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1990On sale"NSX goes on sale as a 1991 model, the first production car with an all-aluminum chassis and body."
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1997Bigger 3.2-liter engine"a larger, more powerful 3.2-liter DOHC, 24-valve V-6 engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission"
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2002New headlights"HID Xenon fixed-mount headlights" arrive.
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2005First NSX ends productionAcura says the NSX "will halt production at the end of the year."
Questions about NA1, NA2 and the newer NSX
Do you have coilovers for the 2017 and later NSX?
No. Every kit here is for the first NSX, 1990 to 2006.
I own a 2002 NSX. Will a kit marked NA1 fit it?
KW and Ksport name their kits for NA1 only. TEIN, Feal and Fortune Auto name NA1/NA2. Call us with the VIN before ordering a kit named NA1.
Why are there two Fortune Auto kits?
Fortune Auto names one ACURA NSX and the other HONDA NSX. Ask us which suits your car.
Does the BC NSX kit come in ZX?
Yes. BC sells its one NSX kit as BR, DS, ER or ZX.
How many brands make an NSX kit?
Six: BC Racing, KW, TEIN, Fortune Auto, Feal and Ksport, with eight kits between them.
Does the BC kit name a chassis code?
No. BC names it "1991-2005 - ACURA - NSX RWD".
Related Honda and Acura cars
Coilover Kits by CarEvery car page.
Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on an NSX you drive every day.
How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your NSX.
After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the NSX is lower.
Honda S2000Honda's roadster.
Acura IntegraIncluding the Type R.
Acura ILX, CL, RL and LegendThe other Acuras.
BC Racing for AcuraBC's Acura kits.
NA1 or NA2, we'll match the right NSX coilover kit to your car
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