Well I think I am going to chime in and do an updated review after 4 months of ownership. My clutch went out on the NSX a little more than a month ago. It's been sitting in the garage because I'm debating whether I should go the
SOS Supercharged/Intercooled route, or the SOS twin turbo. So I have been driving the GTR EVERYDAY. Its very livable, just like an accord coupe. Gas and go. I have no problems yet (knock on wood). The car feels like a normal car under normal driving. Nothing special about the seating position, driver's view, etc.. I swear I'm driving an Accord Coupe(but with much tighter steering feel).
But mash the pedal in the GTR, the chassis tightens up and your in triple speeds.
The NSX, even though you're just cruising at slow speeds, you FEEL your in something special.
I have NEVER tracked the car before (including my NSX), NO DRAG RACING EXPERIENCE, so I decided to give it a try. As a reminder my GTR is a completely bone stock 2013 Deep Blue Pearl.
I went to New Hampshire Speedway in Epping, NH. First run, 1/4 tank of gas, RCR(Race Comfort Race Launch mode), borrowed friends helmet:
11.3 @127mph 1.7 60ft. Was told I couldn't run anymore without cage because they said I would have run faster but I got on the brakes before the marker!
If I can achieve this without any drag experience, imagine what my GTR can do with the seasoned guys on here behind the wheels.
When driving the GTR you feel like you OWN the road. It is just beastly. You feel like you control the power instantly where the NSX you are waiting for the power to come on. I feel like the NSX is a Camry when I jump back into it. No torque. The plus for the GTR is its mash and go, the NSX point and go. The GTR is definitely a car like the NSX as for personal appeal AFTER you own one. I was going to trade in the NSX for the GTR but in the end I couldn't do it so I forked up the cash instead. I would have regretted the decision if I let it go. The GTR is not perfect, but I would never get rid of it also.
I think before anyone discredits the GTR, they should live with it for a day, if possible :biggrin:. Test driving a GTR will not give you a true experience. The first week I had the GTR I had buyers remorse. After a month, I LOVED IT. Its the same as the NSX, unless you experienced it, its hard to understand. (Don't knock it till you tried it).
The GTR is NOT a Japanese Mustang or Camaro. I've driven co-worker's 2011 Mustang Shelby GT500, 2010 Camaro SS, and 2011 Challenger SRT and they all handle less favorably. You can feel the GTR chassis is put together very tightly. The domestics feel "loose". And even though they were the top trim they still felt "cheap".
The GTR is an NSX with high seats, motor placed in the front, minus the racing position, and covered in a Rosie O'Donell suit.
As for the NSX, I think I'm leaning more towards the SOS Twin Turbo (non built motor). Revert back to stock if need be. Hopefully I can run +/-11.7 :biggrin: . The GTR gave me torque addiction. I think an NSX that can run these times are in the sweet spot for street performance.
As for the GTR, I plan on Turbo outlets, Mid pipe, Catback, Intake, and COBB tune. Capable of 10.5 and calling it a day. Its actually a car when I jumped in, I said I don't need any more power, but it's a little quiet in stock form :wink:.
Hopefully this helps any of the guys who are on the fence.
