There is definately more flex in the T-top. I started out with a 95T and found what I would call 5% more flex with the top on. With it off, more like 10%. That was in comparison to my brothers 94 coupe. Now with my Zanardi, a 95 and later styled reinforced coupe, I'm constantly surpised and the body regidity (even with the stiff Zanardi suspension)when going over our horrible midwest roads. If you are used to the regidity of a coupe, move to a T, and drive over poor roads you may have to get used to the flex...providing you can. Conversly, after 3 years with my 99, I still can't totaly get used to not having power stering. Not only when in tight parking situtation, but I missed the quick turn-in it gives you on the track.
I had the same progression of NSXs as Chuck and concur in full. Even about the power steering (slow steering ratio and heavy effort does not make for nimble behaviour in tight, low speed turns), which puts us in the minority.
I moved from a 2000 Targa to an 01 Coupe, and agree with the prior posts. In reality, its a bit of a tradeoff. If you want the versitility of a removeable roof and don't mind giving up rigidity, the Targa is the way to go. On the right day (or night) there is no subsitute for cruising with the top off. Apparantly, most of Americans are of that persuasion, or at least that's what mother Honda believes -- the Coupe is no longer available. However, if you really pay attention to what the chassis is doing as you press the car, you will certainly notice the flex. To me, its an important difference; important enough to trade the targa for the coupe.
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