These big pressure ovens (Uchida has three of differing dimensions, the largest one could fit a small bus inside!) allow for the resin to penetrate, react with the fibers and to dry - creating the structure dictated by the mold. ![]() The next step was to vacuum seal everything up and proceed to the autoclave stage. To create a strong and resistant structure, numerous layers were laid down at precise angles to each other. Then once the molds were completed, it was on to the carbon-fiber production. Uchida-san selected a Burn Up kit and proceeded to create molds from the front and rear bumper, side skirts and, of course, the stock fenders and doors. Remember: this Honda supercar came with an aluminum chassis and body straight from the factory! The next step was to select a suitable aftermarket kit that would give the Honda a racecar feel once it was fitted. ![]() And that it does, no questions there! The project began by removing all of the NSX's body panels. ![]() ![]() His reply is simple: "I wanted to do something different, which at the same time would show what the Uchida company can create." He goes on to add that he has no interest in producing aftermarket carbon parts for cars, and that it was just a one-off project to make his own car look a little special. We ask Uchida-san why he decided to convert his NSX into a full-carbon monster.
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