I've been learking here and on m.net for quite a while, but I believe I've gotten to the point where I can ask intelligent questions when the search feature doesn't yeald an answer to my question should I have one, so I've come here to introduce myself.
I recently purchased a NC1 and I intend on doing the obligatory 2.5 swap (goal of 200 daily-able whp), and eventually a turbo (goal of 350+whp). I'm an ok wrench, and I have no mechanical empathy. I've also owned a NA2, NB and I just came from a '00 Camaro SS, all manual and lightly modified.

 

Now that's what a good first post looks like.

Welcome aboard.

As a general disclaimer, know that most of us here are cheapskates, and the body of knowledge and experience on the NC is relatively small as compared to the NA / NB. The '06 and later cars are much less friendly to DIY / homebrew modification, owing largely to the much higher degree of complexity and integration of the OEM ECU. (eg: you can't just rip it out and replace it with a Megasquirt / Adaptronic / etc.

 

Thanks!

The knowledge base is definitely the biggest issue thus far, but I haven't found myself in completely uncharted waters yet.
From what I can tell Moto East has me covered as far as retuning the factory ECU for the 2.5 swap and the turbo go. I plan on going with the Fab9 turbo kit when the time comes.

 

Welcome! I expect that the NC will eventually catch on. I bought one in 2007 and loved it mostly stock. It should be a real hoot with proper suspension and 300+who

 

Serious question:

After the NC meme thread hit I'm now seeing NC's being called boats all over the forum.

Is everyone actually calling them boats or do we have a mod playing fun games?

 

I'm confused by your question. They are boats, so why not call them as such?

 

Not denying the buoyancy thereof, just asking if people are actually calling them boats or if there is an outside influence haha

 

We call them boats.

 

It's because NCs are slightly larger then the NA and NB cars, so people jokingly refer to them as boats. Calling a car a boat is like saying it's large and unwieldy.

 

 

Welcome, cant wait to see the build unfold. I have always had a soft spot for the NC and hope to see it more developed. Good luck!