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In case folks aren't aware, the Facebook group is compiling a database of known issues and is working with Acura contacts to resolve all issues. The Gas tank recall (although probably not related to their efforts) is a great opportunity to get other issues (wind noise, rattled, thermostat...

I took the NSX to Laguna Seca over the weekend. It's been a couple of years since I've been there, and this was my first time there with NSX. I'm pretty low on talent and courage, but was able to get into a groove by the end of the day and did a 1:44 best lap. 1:40 or below is considered...

I think the problem is that the all-new "base" NSX is slower than the "S" or "+" variants of competitors (and/or platforms that have been massaged over many years). I wonder if it would have been better for Acura to have, right off the bat, two variants (i) the existing car and (ii) a "Plus"...

I have heard several references to a supercharger from Comptech as being the quasi-standard power mod for Gen 1 cars. Anyone have a sense of how a bone stock Gen 2 car would fare against a Gen 1 car with a supercharger or turbo charger (set up for everyday drivability and reliability-- nothing...

Just saw this posted on Facebook. Anyone here? I'm curious to hear about the repairability (or not) of the car. Doesn't look *that* bad, but hard to tell from this one photo. Be careful in the rain, fellow California drivers! Reminds me that I need to replace my bald Trofeo R's soon if I am...

I do not trust the automatic listings of cars for sale, even the minority of listings/ads that suggest car is at MSRP. I did some spot checking a while back and the pattern is usually some combo of (i) the dealer is looking for a premium, (ii) the car is actually pre-sold and the listing is a...

Anybody aware of anything tangible in the pipeline in terms of performance mods? I'm wondering when (or if) we will see some tune and/or bolt-on type mods.

I wanted to check the oil level after my last track event to see if the car is burning oil (not uncommon). I vaguely noticed what looked like an electronic oil level checker function in the dash display and tried to use it. Turns out it DOES NOT check the oil level, but rather takes you...

So, the NSX brakes are obviously by Brembo. Does anyone know (or know how to find out) if the exact parts are used in another OEM or aftermarket package? I'm hoping it is not a one-off design. In particular, I am hoping that there will soon be an aftermarket iron rotor that can be swapped in...

Track report: Sonoma/Infineon/Sears Point Z06 versus NSX TL;DR: Z06 faster in skilled hands; NSX fun, unique and initially faster in intermediate hands. Just got back from a weekend at Sonoma with the NSX and a C7 Z06. Both cars on Cup2 tires (old ones on Z06 (initially), brand new ones on...

For anyone wondering if you can limp along in EV mode for a bit after running out of fuel, you can't. Also, after adding fuel and firing up the ICE, car throws every single code imaginable. If you leave car "off" for about 10 mins and restart all is well. Just FYI.

I thought I would post a note (essay?) on initial impressions of the Gen 2 NSX on the topic of Turbo lag and whether the NSX eliminates it.Context: I love EV cars. The instant and full availability of torque from low / moderate speeds make them a joy to drive around town. I have a BMW i3 that...

I bought an extra set of pads online (kit came with new mounting hardware and what I assume are wear sensors and some goop (anti squeak stuff?). I've got about three track days on the car and I'm not sure about longevity, so figured I would have an extra set on hard. I'm headed to Sonoma this...

Thought I would cross post this shot here. It's by TYRPhoto.com at last weekend's OnGrid event at Thunderhill West.

I just got back from a weekend at Thunderhill Raceway north of San Francisco. We ran the new "West" 2-mile track, not the original 3-mile track that some here may be familiar with. It is a tight, technical track with short straights (most of them not really straight). I ran the car in...

IIRC, it is somewhere above 100MPH, but I can't recall the exact spec. Does someone know and have a link to the source document? I'm at the track and can detect zero fall-off in acceleration, but this is at a relatively "tight" track (Thunderhill "West" 2 mile configuration). Max speeds are...

Not a review, just a couple things that are unexpectedly awesome that I thought I would share. 1. Flying buttress. Wow. So visually striking in person. Such a cool detail. 2. Quiet mode. Fun to tool around in EV mode at low speed, and a real luxury GT experience on the highway. 3. The...

Has anyone heard of any Acura advice on proper alignment settings for street versus track driving? The owner's manual seems silent on this point. As they say in the press releases, it seem that it is "track ready" from the factory. I'm just curious if the factory alignment is steet-oriented...

My car is inbound, so I figured I'd order a set of the tires that Acura puts on the test cars--- but they are out of stock at Tire Rack with no due date. I hope these are available soon. In the mean time, I ordered a set of Cup2s.

Anyone with EV experience that has also driven the NSX? I really like the "one pedal" operation of EVs with aggressive regen (sometimes a setting determines how aggressive). What I mean by this is enough regen "braking"/deceleration force on throttle lift that, under normal conservative...

I just noticed this advertisement:

Carbon brakes are a "required option" for now; Anyone worried about consumables? As most have figured out from the configurator, carbon brakes are an oxymoronic "required option" for $10K. Carbon brakes are great for dust control, but can be a horrible option for track use given the...

I'm just back from putting deposit down for my dealer's first allocation. His system did not populate with all the production data he expected. It shows a "FIF Locked" date of 4/1/16. He thought it was the last date to change anything. I told him I didn't want to change anything and to see...

Is it the same as other Acura's (4Yr/50K comprehensive, 6Yr/70K drivetrain)? I can't find this info on NSX site (maybe I am blind).

I don't see it in the configurator and the featured photos all seem to show Contis. And yet, in the early reviews they reference Cup2s as an optional tire choice (and vastly preferred). I'm hope it is a no (or very low) cost option. Anyone know? My dealer didn't have a clue but thought I...