Patrick Mejia: 1991 Acura NSX

Patrick Mejia loves the NSX style and power, but he wanted to take things one step further. With the help of a killer VeilSide kit and a ton of modifications, this car has become a showstopper, taking home several awards in the SoCal scene.

Owner: Patrick Mejia
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Vehicle: 1991 Acura NSX
Horsepower: 456 whp
Club: Team Legacy

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Patrick Mejia
Instagram: @1veilsidensx

Written by Adam Gordon.
Photography by stickydiljoe.com, R1 Concepts, Patrick Mejia, Photo M.D.

Patrick Mejia 1991 Acura NSX TBGLIVE 07

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Basch supercharger kit with upgraded Paxton N2000 blower
GReddy blow off valve
Custom intake w/ aftercooler and Bosh water pump
Front heat exchanger
Polished reservoir tank
Polished valve covers
Polished alternator
Polished alternator belt cover
Polished intake manifold cover
Arc intake manifold cover plate
Custom braided lines
AES EMS 1 stand alone ECU
GReddy boost and wideband gauge
AEM fuel pressure regulator
AEM fuel pressure gauge
Engine Dynamics 850cc injectors
JDM custom polished fuel rails
Mishimoto aluminum radiator
SCW performance aluminum red radiator cooling panel
SCW performance aluminum polished throttle body cover
NRG engine torque damper

Patrick Mejia 1991 Acura NSX TBGLIVE 15

EXHAUST:
Custom Formula 1 type headers and exhaust by Pride

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
AES EMS 1 stand alone ECU
GReddy boost and wideband gauge

DRIVELINE:
Excedy clutch kit with fidanza flywheel

WHEELS & TIRES:
GMR Forged GS1 wheels - 20x9.5 -8 (f), 20x13 -16 (r)
Continental Contisport Contact tires - 235/30/20 (f), 305/30/20 (r)

Patrick Mejia 1991 Acura NSX TBGLIVE 09

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Megan coilovers
Dali Racing front and rear swaybars
Carbring polished rear strut brace

BRAKES:
R1 Concepts custom forged BBK - 8-piston (f), 6-piston

Patrick Mejia 1991 Acura NSX TBGLIVE 12

EXTERIOR:
veilside fortune maisty full body kit
Veilside carbon fiber headlight housing
Veilside carbon fiber side mirrors
APR carbon fiber custom front splitter
APR GTC-300 carbon fiber wing
APR carbon fiber gurney flap
Custom carbon fiber side splitters
Custom carbon fiber side skirts
Custom rear diffuser by mechtech designs
Carbon fiber rear side diffusers
Seibon carbon fiber engine cover
Science of Speed lexan rear hatch with carbon duct
Downforce carbon fiber rear engine hutch duct
NSX-R door badge
Custom 3m 1080 wrap in gloss lemon sting by MV Wraps

LIGHTING:
Custom lexus headlight projectors with 6000k HID kit
Custom interior LED (foot panel and air vents)
Custom engine bay LED
Custom trunk LED

Patrick Mejia 1991 Acura NSX TBGLIVE 16

INTERIOR:
Downforce carbon fiber pillar mounts
Downforce carbon fiber door sills
Downforce carbon fiber side garnish pad
Gruppe M rapid shift knob
Carbon fiber Momo steering wheel
Worksbell short hub and Rapfix ii
Carbon fiber steering column cover
Carbon fiber clock surround trim
Carbon fiber center console trim
Science of Speed carbon fiber gauge cluster trim
Honda NSX-R mesh shift boot with carbon fiber trim panel
Science of Speed custom billet door handles
Custom leather seats in black with red inserts and red single stitch
Custom leather door panels in black and red inserts with red single stitch
Custom leather rear interior panels
Custom leather arm rest in red with single stitch
Custom black suede roof liner and sun visors
Custom billet clutch brake and gas pedals
Custom Veilside door sill plates
Custom advance keyless push start button

Patrick Mejia 1991 Acura NSX TBGLIVE 14

Patrick Mejia 1991 Acura NSX TBGLIVE 17

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Pioneer double din DVD/navigation head unit
JL Audio 8-inch custom passenger footwell subwoofer custom enclosure
Custom trunk and trunk lid sound system which consists of:
JL Audio 10tw3 subwoofers
JL Audio jx400 4 channel amp
JL Audio jx1000 1 channel amp
JL Audio C5-650 component system
13-inch monitor (trunk lid) (1)
5x7 monitors (2)
Custom fiberglass enclosure wrapped in black suede

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
Hot Import Nights - Best of Show in San Pedro
Spocom - 1st Place Acura 2014, 2015
Autocon - 1st Place Acura
Spec D Car Show - Best of Show

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"Veilside body kit because it completely changes the image of the car, both luxury and sporty."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
"Trying to get sponsored for a full air suspension kit."

SPONSORS:
R1 Concepts
MV Wraps
Continental Tires

SHOPS/MECHANICS: 
Ericks Racing
Efren Built - Rancho Cuccamunga

Patrick Mejia 1991 Acura NSX TBGLIVE 11