With the “NSX Refresh Plan,” Honda customers in Japan have been able to have their early NSXs serviced by factory workers since 1993. This year, the effort will come to an end, and a new plan will be implemented to continue supporting the first-generation NSX and other high-end Honda models. There aren’t many OEM NSX parts from the 1990s left on the market, but Honda isn’t giving up on its old masterpieces. The term “Genuine Compatible Parts” is one I had never heard of until I read Honda’s notice, which Was translated from Japanese by Google. By utilizing approved sources, 3D printing, and the traditional method of remanufacturing, Honda will produce new parts for vintage cars that are neither original equipment manufacturer (OEM) nor aftermarket. I wish I could buy an NSX, but I’m unable to. This kind of scheme is great. The new information we just learned about 3D printing is making it easier to restore old cars. Some great home-grown innovations have been made by reverse-engineering car parts that are no longer available. It makes sense for manufacturers to do the same with their parts and use 3D printing to make them again to a high standard. “With the help of many business partners, we’ve been thinking about making replacement parts for parts that we can’t make anymore and selling them.” Furthermore, as technologies like 3D printing and remanufacturing improve, there are more options for new ways to manufacture products and source parts to sustain the supply chain. In addition to selling parts directly to customers, Honda is starting a new restoration service for Japanese customers. If you are an NSX fan from another country, you could ship your car to Japan to get this done. It doesn’t appear that Honda will establish a restoration plant elsewhere. As an idea, though, the parts could be moved anywhere. In Japan, Genuine Compatible Parts and full factory repair services will be available starting in the spring of next year. More information will be given this fall. If you want to know the cost, we’ll likely find out later this year. Don’t rely on deals because NSX parts have never been cheap. The Japanese release stated that “the service will be expanded to other sports-type vehicles in the future,” but currently, the company only assists with the NSX in this manner. The S2000 and a few Type R cars will ultimately make the list. A revival of the Honda Beat. Anyone?
