Marga Hills Widebody Acura NSX (SEMA Show Car)

A custom 2001 Acura NSX-T (NA2) leaving FuelFest at Irwindale Speedway. Finished in factory silver (Silverstone Metallic), this car was built by DTM Autobody and features numerous aftermarket modifications including a full Marga Hills widebody kit, Voltex rear wing, MFR splitters and rear diffuser, Ganador mirrors, Yokohama wheels, ARC full titanium exhaust, Recaro seats, and Studio RSR rollcage. It was displayed at the MFR Engineering booth at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

The first-generation (NA1/NA2) NSX has always been unique in helping bridge the wide gap between JDM tuner car enthusiasts and exotic (predominantly European) supercar enthusiasts. Owners began suping up their NSXs long before modifying supercars became popular. As with other imports, the same aftermarket touches that increased their wow factor at car shows also decreased their appeal in the used car market due to association with possible harsh driving, low-quality workmanship, or even unlawful activity. But in the import tuner world, cars were much more about self-expression than about preserving value. Well, fast forward a few decades, and the NSX, along with most other JDM sports cars of that era, is fetching absurdly high prices in the collector market, especially when in stock form. Many even trade hands for more money than contemporary European supercars do. So those who are lucky enough to own one are faced with a choice - either to treat it as a museum showpiece and preserve/restore its originality, or to just have fun and modify the devil out of it. It's quite clear which path this owner chose, and while purists may consider it sacrilege, there's no denying that cars are ultimately meant to be used, and it can be cathartic to throw all your long-term financial concerns behind you and turn your ride into a unique piece of art to have fun, express yourself, and enjoy your life in.

Would you modify a first-generation NSX or leave it in stock form? Leave a comment on YouTube and let me know!