Killed an NSX while pulling my trailer!
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From: Las Vegas, by way of Poulsbo, WA
Well, on my ohter forum that i frequent, there is a guy who ahs owned an F50, a Diablo, and now owns a Viper. And he says that the Viper is a very reliable daily driver, due to its low compression and low RPMs. He also said that its the easiest of all the cars hes owned to drive around town, because of its piles of low end torque.
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From: Boston, MA
Originally posted by BATMAN
The ONLY 2 things that makes the NSX more exotic than the FD is lower stance and mid-engine.
The ONLY 2 things that makes the NSX more exotic than the FD is lower stance and mid-engine.
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From: Houston
Originally posted by ianewk
But then again, I think you might have bought it as a status symbol more than anything. Do you wear driving gloves? Be honest...you do don't you.
But then again, I think you might have bought it as a status symbol more than anything. Do you wear driving gloves? Be honest...you do don't you.
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From: Houston
Originally posted by BATMAN
last i heard on Speed is that Hybrid is too heavy and will break the 3000lbs range, so that is out of the question.
NSX better be breaking 400HP, or they will be in for another laugh.
last i heard on Speed is that Hybrid is too heavy and will break the 3000lbs range, so that is out of the question.
NSX better be breaking 400HP, or they will be in for another laugh.
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From: SF
Originally posted by Ni5mo180SX
All in all, I dont really care to make any point after this. For some drivers, the numbers and technicalities matter far less then the actual driving experience. Most of you have made your stance in that matter quite clear.
All in all, I dont really care to make any point after this. For some drivers, the numbers and technicalities matter far less then the actual driving experience. Most of you have made your stance in that matter quite clear.
I think the FD is an amazing car, but you really cant compare it to anything that isn't rotary powered. If you want to compare it to something piston driven you should be comparing it to two strokes, the rotary is a lot closer to that set up then a 4 stroke.
It also must be noted that were getting shorted out of higher performance NSX models here, (Type-S, Type-S Zero, Type-R). But then I guess we should be happy were getting them here, There aren't nearly enough performance Japanese cars in the states.
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From: CA
Originally posted by GundamExpo
I haven't driven an FD or NSX so I cant really compare the two myself, but. This is the point, the one fact that the FD can't compete with, and you guys ignore it. HILARIOUS!!!
I think the FD is an amazing car, but you really cant compare it to anything that isn't rotary powered. If you want to compare it to something piston driven you should be comparing it to two strokes, the rotary is a lot closer to that set up then a 4 stroke.
I haven't driven an FD or NSX so I cant really compare the two myself, but. This is the point, the one fact that the FD can't compete with, and you guys ignore it. HILARIOUS!!!
I think the FD is an amazing car, but you really cant compare it to anything that isn't rotary powered. If you want to compare it to something piston driven you should be comparing it to two strokes, the rotary is a lot closer to that set up then a 4 stroke.
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From: SoCal
Originally posted by BATMAN
At the end of the day, it's all about ft and rr weight dist.
At the end of the day, it's all about ft and rr weight dist.
DamonB isn't the only MB FD + trailer racer out there! I've been in a few races with the trailer on. I have a friend with a C5 that seems to be into trailer racing, too.
-Max
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From: SF
Originally posted by DSMguywantsFD
the rotary has 4 strokes for combustion...
the rotary has 4 strokes for combustion...
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From: SF
Originally posted by BATMAN
86 Toyota Carolla drivers can't even imagine what a FD feels like.
When I went from my FC I thought it was fast.
But I drove a stock FD and was hooked like it was drugs......
86 Toyota Carolla drivers can't even imagine what a FD feels like.
When I went from my FC I thought it was fast.
But I drove a stock FD and was hooked like it was drugs......
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From: New Zealand
First-off, VERY nice kill DamonB.
Secondly NSX1 is definitely a whiney li'l wannabe. The specs speak for themselves FD = price 4 POWER, NSX = Wannabe Ferrari driver. $80K for a car with pretty much the same spec!?!?! Reckon U'd hafta be on drugs not to choose the FD But hey, each to their own huh??
Gime that kinda $$ I'll just go for the last production model FD & tweek till the $ waz gone!
(Geeze I cain't believe I just read all nine pages of this thread. Batman, U right RX7Club has the tech info AND entertainment TOO!!!
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Secondly NSX1 is definitely a whiney li'l wannabe. The specs speak for themselves FD = price 4 POWER, NSX = Wannabe Ferrari driver. $80K for a car with pretty much the same spec!?!?! Reckon U'd hafta be on drugs not to choose the FD But hey, each to their own huh??
Gime that kinda $$ I'll just go for the last production model FD & tweek till the $ waz gone!
(Geeze I cain't believe I just read all nine pages of this thread. Batman, U right RX7Club has the tech info AND entertainment TOO!!!
)
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From: MD
Originally posted by GundamExpo
I think the FD is an amazing car, but you really cant compare it to anything that isn't rotary powered.
I think the FD is an amazing car, but you really cant compare it to anything that isn't rotary powered.