Jay Lyons - 1994 Acura NSX

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Hello all,

My name is Jay Lyons, aged 35, from Philadelphia and I've been building cars since I was 15. I've built countless cars. I am on a quest to become known as one of America's best builders. 

Instagrams: @imjaylyons and @the.real.ams

Youtube: I'm Jay Lyons

I own a shop called AMS Auto Moto Specialists (@the.real.ams on Instagram). In terms of what services we provide, let’s say, we build custom cars and work on absolutely anything.  I started from nothing and built it into a very reputable company. We have even built pro athletes and celebs.

My obsession for the NSX all started at age 11 when I was at a car show and saw an NSX for the very first time! I have been obsessed ever since. I even had a 5-gallon water jug that said “NSX Fund” on the front, written on a piece of duct tape, from the time I was about 17! I had saved up enough money to buy the car about 6 times before I actually used the money to purchase one. Other priorities kept coming up like house, renovations, engagement, wedding, starting my business etc.

When I was finally ready to buy an NSX I found one in Las Vegas. The deal fell through at the last minute and I must admit I was super upset! I had been trying to buy a red one from a guy in New York for about a month but, he had promised the car to someone else! Gutting I know… One night I came home to a text message at 8:30 pm saying “IF YOU STILL WANT THE CAR I’LL SELL IT TO YOU BUT, IT HAS TO BE TODAY.” I had just got home from a long day and I could not miss the opportunity so I drove to get the car with some friends and was on my way home with it by 2 am!

It took me about 3 years to complete the work we have done on the NSX and in terms of modifications, the list is as follows:-

Exterior:

• Fully disassembled and painted the car;
• Wider front fenders;
• NA2 valance kit, with a wings west front lip;
• Replaced the front windshield;
• JDM headlights and led bulbs;
• The hood is full Carbon fibre which I painted red, but left the vents carbon;
• The paint job is what is referred to as a "Concourse Level" paint job Meaning it is extremely high quality and shows no flaws or texture. It's usually one of the first things people notice when they see the car; and
• The wheels are SSR Agle Strasse. 18x9 in the front and 19x10.5 rear. 

Suspension:

This setup is pretty unique. I am running KW V3 coil overs with an air cup kit. The air suspension is activated by a switch that I built into the dummy pedal next to the clutch. So to lift the car you push the dummy pedal, and then again to lower the car. It's hands-free and lifts the car by 3-4 inches. Aside from that I replaced the basic wear and tear items like control arms, axles, and wheel hub bearings. 

Engine: 

The engine is stock. I removed it and resealed it. Spruced it up with some red powder coat and cleaning. I built a supercharger system using a kit that came off of my mustang. It's a ProCharger P1SC. It's all custom; nobody sells a kit for the NSX. I mounted a vibrant heat exchanger behind the front bumper and plumbed it to an air to water intercooler mounted to the air intake in the engine bay, and fluid is cycled through a Shelby GT500 intercooler pump. I built a coolant reservoir to fit in the engine bay. We upgraded the fuel system and injectors and tuned the car on an AEM stand-alone. We built the exhaust system from scratch, using a kit we ordered for a v6 mustang from Roush Performance. They wouldn't sell me just the mufflers so I had to do it that way. 

Interior:

I had my upholstery guy redo the entire interior using high-grade Italian leather and Alcantara. The seats, headliner, and door cards are all custom made. We made insert panels for the headliner which give it an awesome look. Also, I built a centre console from fibreglass which houses an 8" subwoofer. You can't tell there is a sub in there, it looks like it's supposed to be there but it kicks out some great sound. 

My current car collection of fully built cars-

• 1993 Mustang Cobra 347 with nitrous
• 1992 Mustang LX 5.0 37k miles
• 1982 Buick Regal Lowrider with hydraulics. 50k original miles
• 1996 Chevy Impala SS
• 1991 Honda CRX 700hp custom steel widebody 
• 1968 Mustang Pro Touring Car
• 1992 Infiniti M30 Convertible
• 2007 Saleen S331 Supercharged
• 2015 Cadillac Escalade on 26's
• 1990 F150 lowrider on white walls

I have started to attend car shows/competitions this year however, I have not yet completed yet. This year I was invited to many really big shows for a VIP spot at ‘Tuner Evolution’, ‘Elite Tuner’ and ‘Clean Culture’. The only reason why I have not gone to any shows in the past is purely that; I just did not have the time! I have had to work crazy hours to get the shop to the point it’s currently at. I have just started a YouTube channel and I am going to start posting, promoting and hitting shows like crazy! Watch this space… My main goal is to market my company and cars like crazy this coming summer.

I have attended a few local meets this year, to be quite honest, I enjoy meets more than shows as I think they are more of a hangout. At shows, I feel like I have to stay with my car constantly and explain all the work that has been done.

Thank you for your time in reading my article, don’t forget to give us a follow on Instagram and subscribe to my YouTube channel for some more content.

Jay,

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