Originally Posted by
TheSebringOne
The main problem is the lower BHP, even though its a lighter in weight than the Porkers, I would think it would be much closer around the track where the lower weight comes into its own. I think it will be quicker than the S around certain tracks, but not the GT3s or TT?
James,
You should look out for the Pistonheads drive in our neck of the woods and go out for the day. You will very quickly change your thinking and realise that on Her Majesty's highway, circa 270bhp is NOT the main problem.
On real roads the only true weakness in the NSX is the brakes. And this will be highlighted against more modern machinery, particularly a GT3 with the ceramic option.
I've done a few of these and apart from meeting new people, I have learned so much about the NSX. I have also recieved many surprised comments from owners of newer, higher bhp cars that have been more than a little surprised by the performance the NSX delivers.
On track could be a very different story. Whereas over bumpy A or B roads I could stay with the GT3 RS (except for those awesome brakes!!!), we both agreed that out on a smooth race-track, he would be gone.
It really is a great day ... and I ended the last one thinking there's nothing else for the money I'd rather have.
Mark,
One point of interest re brakes. It was on fast twisty b roads where I have suffered from fade after 45mins to an hours swift progress. On track was ok.
I have subsequently changed to R discs + Mu's, braided hoses and enlarged deflectors with no issues.
Out on track I've not had any issues (its usually the tyres that go off first),
regards,
Senninha
'Too many manufacturers today are obsessed with lap times and power outputs at the expense of emotion and fun' Colin Goodwin
S2 is signed by the NSX Project Leader Shigeru Uehara