OK...a flaw. How about the oiling issues of the crank?
The Achilles heel of the NSX
Doesnt get talked about much here but all the guys that know Shad, Mikey, Chris, Dave.........Can't explain why Honda used such a strange rod oiling order? that starves #4. And no pan baffle?
So one drop in oil presser, low oil, or a track day..........your crank will scratch the bearing that will soon fail.
Cranks are basically unavailable or $$$$$, no over-sized bearings to polish up the crank and reuse?
I've talked with all the motor builders and it's the same thing.
If you are ever going to ONE track day/HPDE better get an oil pan baffle and an Accusump.
It's even in the last NSX Driver magazine.
Can we go into more detail here? How serious is this risk, for say someone that goes out to a couple of (modest) track events and moderate (drive to work) spirited driving otherwise.. on a High Boost AEM SC'd car I don't abuse the car, but it is driven as it's mean to be driven.
Never knew about the oiling crank issue...glad I started this thread :smile:
Is this issue only a problem at the track where the g forces pulls the oil?
It's even in the last NSX Driver magazine.
I don't think the NSX makes efficient use of space.
My 1985 MR2 was a smaller car, but had better
passenger legroom and front+rear trunks.
Try a Gallardo, you will apprciate the NSX more in terms of interior room.
I was only referring to passenger side legroom in an NSX; the driver's footwell has enough room.My 1985 MR2 was a smaller car, but had better
passenger legroom and front+rear trunks.
Could someone post the article from NSX Driver re: oiling issue.I thought you could drive a stock car on the track.
Could someone post the article from NSX Driver re: oiling issue.I thought you could drive a stock car on the track.
1. Fat B pillar (hinders vision; increases blind spot)
Other than that, i love this car.
I would definitely consider them a design flaw, but pretty minor considering how accessible everything else is in the cabin.
Could someone post the article from NSX Driver re: oiling issue.I thought you could drive a stock car on the track.