Honda NSX-R 1996

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Sillyhatday said:

In a word, no.

That was a real nice little clip. You don't happen to have any interesting NSX clips do you? I've watched about all the hot version clips on YouTube. I figure your a Honda nutcase like myself that you would.

You ever owned an S2000?

No never had a S2000, often considered it along with an Integra DC5 Type R.

How about these clips:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3iU633Wt3o&fe...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sodKscFmIIw&fe...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN_HbmZq_Xk

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Sillyhatday said:

Just had a quick look. I'll have a watch later on thanks.

And if you remain unconvinced here is one more clip that covers test drives of an early base car, early Type R and a late base car.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK4GrPT7hCw

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itcaptainslow said:

The NSX is definitely one of those "something about you" cars that utterly beguiles and inspires me. Never driven one except on Gran Turismo, but everything the car stands for, how it looks and THAT video of Senna dancing one around Suzuka (I think?)...

Yes the Senna clip was at Suzuka (owned by Honda of course). Here is Motoharu Kurosawa and his Nurburgring lap that matched the time of the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9X69ret9o8

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Sillyhatday said:

Have you ever been out the the Ring with one of your cars OP? I think I'd feel bad beating on such a rare and perfect example.

No I have never taken any of my NSX around a track in anger. I did go around Suzuka in both versions of the NSX-R as a passenger, these were parade laps but both drivers were able to push the cars for short sections of the circuit.

Edited by Neil-5ogx0 on Sunday 6th March 08:51

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Sillyhatday said:

Thanks for the replies. Great to hear thoughts from enthusiasts. For me driving isn't racing, so to enjoy driving you'd take the car you find the most involving. So in my imagination the NSX wins on the pleasure of driving. Who cares if its slower. Lets not take it anymore off topic. .

So here is how to enjoy driving a NSX rather than racing - thanks to a fellow NSXCB member.

https://vimeo.com/155105308

Highest possible outright power or ultimate 0-60mph times are certainly no guarantee of a great drive for me. The NSX is a case where the "whole is greater than the sum of the parts" and the parts are pretty outstanding in the first place.

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Mr Tidy said:

Yes, but you could have some Bavarian magic in the form of a Z4C! (Has to be better than any Honda..................

Well I was waiting for a post to offer an alternative perspective - but I did not think it would just make me laugh.

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Sillyhatday said:

Any progress on the NA2 Type R coming in?

It is a long way by ship from Japan so a few weeks for wait yet.

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There is now a very nice looking 2002 NSX-R in classifieds, just 210,000 euros, currently in Hong Kong so import duty of 10% and 20% VAT will be due plus shipping and handling.

So the price will be significantly above £200k to drive away in the UK, but if you have £200k would be worth every penny.

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So here is a comparison on road and track between the old (2005) NSX and the new (2017) NSX.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeaB5oZmnDo&ap...

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[quote=Diesel Meister]Excellent - will view later.

Are you in the market for one? I need to read up on it some more but I think that hybrid drivetrains are going to be standard at this level now.

Hi no I am not in the market for the new NSX.

You are correct the new car has a hybrid power plant. There will be a GT3 version stripped back a bit and it is rumoured perhaps a type R car.

Here is a link to the GT3 version:

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-japanesecars/ac...