Me too. Even the Comptech website lists specific parts for the "targa" model. Seems that almost everyone calls the NSX with the removable roof a targa, except the manufacturer.NetViper said:
hard top to targa conversion
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newby said:
same comments huh
I guess it comes down to not what you say...but how you say it. For the most part, you offer valuable incite on this forum. However, it just seems lately you've been a bit harsh toward some threads. Your 17K posts is a good sign that you've seen and replied to almost every question imaginable related to the NSX....well not all of us have so before you jump on people for reposts and/or questions that you see as "daaaa".... just let people learn about their cars as you have. I try and keep an open mind when I respond to others questions..... Everyone was a rookie at some point!!
blknsxnoc said:
How about:
4) PC = Originally IBM PC (AT/XT/PS2) etc., now used to refer to any desktop computer regardless of manufacturer.
-Josh
While it’s true that PC originated from IBM and now refers to products from other manufacturers, it’s different from the other examples because PC was never trademarked.Joshs said:
Ojas said:
How about Q-tip, or Xerox, or Band-Aid, or kleenex, or polo, or... etc. Many are trademarked. This is no longer a moot subject. Lets all agree it is a well recognized, established, well-known, and reputable fact; Targa is what it is.
Yes, it's a trademarked name by Porsche. The difference is that Porsche vehemently cracks down on people using their names/trademarks. They go so far as to force down any web sites with Porsche or Targa in the name, stifling the user community. It's pretty rediculous to me, but they're anal about it, and so we're stuck with NSX-T. I haven't heard of a case where Q-tip or Kleenex press charges because someone used their name.Thom said:
"NSX-T" is called such because they can't use Targa- see above. But they can use -T ; everybody knows what it means, but we just can't say it without being sued.
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It doesn't "stand for" anything. That's what they decided to name the model. You could guess at a lot of things the letter T could stand for - Top, or Thom, or Toyota, or anything else you want to guess. But the simple fact is, unless it is announced to stand for anything specific, it doesn't.
They named it the NSX-T. That's its name. It's not called a 911 Targa. It's called the NSX-T.
Cripes Ken, chill.
Don't dare tell me that the "T" does not stand for anything. Are you next to tell us all that "NSX" does not stand for anything?
If you proclaim that the "T" does not stand for anything, than by your example, Honda could've name it an NSX-G or and NSX-M or an NSX-L. After all, by your logic the fourth letter means nothing, right?
It doesn't "stand for" anything. That's what they decided to name the model. You could guess at a lot of things the letter T could stand for - Top, or Thom, or Toyota, or anything else you want to guess. But the simple fact is, unless it is announced to stand for anything specific, it doesn't.
They named it the NSX-T. That's its name. It's not called a 911 Targa. It's called the NSX-T.
Cripes Ken, chill.
Don't dare tell me that the "T" does not stand for anything. Are you next to tell us all that "NSX" does not stand for anything?
If you proclaim that the "T" does not stand for anything, than by your example, Honda could've name it an NSX-G or and NSX-M or an NSX-L. After all, by your logic the fourth letter means nothing, right?
nsxtasy said:
http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/General/changesbyyear.htm
They'd better fix this page up then!
Re: Andy Needs a Cold Shower (AGAIN!)
Well, I guess this wouldn't be a topic on NSXprime without Andy pissing and moaning. Talk about needing to chill... if ANYONE here has needed to chill, for years, well... you can judge for yourself.
I'm not saying that the T isn't supposed to have a connotation to connect it to the Targa name that is Porsche's trademark; of course it is. But there is no official such designation. It's just like going into your Walgreen's drugstore and finding that they have a product called Wal-phed that is their brand's generic equivalent to the trademarked name Sudafed. It is not correct to call that product Sudafed (just like it's correct to call it an NSX-T, not a Targa). But its name is intended to connote the Sudafed brand name without actually mentioning it. Exact same thing.
Well, I guess this wouldn't be a topic on NSXprime without Andy pissing and moaning. Talk about needing to chill... if ANYONE here has needed to chill, for years, well... you can judge for yourself.
If you bothered reading what I had said, you would know that there is a difference between a concept car in which it is announced what the trademarked name NSX (actually, at the time, NS-X) stands for, and a name to which no such announcement/meaning is attached.AndyVecsey said:
That's correct. Assuming that they didn't announce any particular meaning for any of those other letters, either.AndyVecsey said:
I'm not saying that the T isn't supposed to have a connotation to connect it to the Targa name that is Porsche's trademark; of course it is. But there is no official such designation. It's just like going into your Walgreen's drugstore and finding that they have a product called Wal-phed that is their brand's generic equivalent to the trademarked name Sudafed. It is not correct to call that product Sudafed (just like it's correct to call it an NSX-T, not a Targa). But its name is intended to connote the Sudafed brand name without actually mentioning it. Exact same thing.
This thread "cuts" me up. Pun intended. 
*this needs to be added to the FAQ, along with "how many miles on a new NSX?"
*this needs to be added to the FAQ, along with "how many miles on a new NSX?"
I hate to change the subject, but from my limited experience, changing a coupe to a 'T', whatever 'T' stands for, is a really 'B'ad 'I'dea.I have driven an aftermarket removable top, and two aftermarket convertibles, and man, what a 'P' 'O' 'S'. The car shakes and rattles like a 64 Bug Convertible (ask me how I know). I fear racking these cars on any type of hoist. Both ragtops had the same addl bracing under the car and I would guess it was designed on a cocktail napkin, over cocktails.
If you want an open air vehicle, that feels solid and well planted, sell the NSX Coupe, and buy a Honda ST1300
http://powersports.honda.com/motorc...delName=ST1300&ModelYear=2005&ModelId=ST13005
JMO,
MB
If you want an open air vehicle, that feels solid and well planted, sell the NSX Coupe, and buy a Honda ST1300
http://powersports.honda.com/motorc...delName=ST1300&ModelYear=2005&ModelId=ST13005
JMO,
MB
LOL Mark. Can you convert my NSX to a Porsche Targa?
*I gather P.O.S. stands for Porsche On Steroids, which is exactly what I want!!! :biggrin:
After you get done with the conversion, I'll call it my NSX-POS.
*I gather P.O.S. stands for Porsche On Steroids, which is exactly what I want!!! :biggrin:
After you get done with the conversion, I'll call it my NSX-POS.
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NsXMas said:LOL Mark. Can you convert my NSX to a Porsche Targa?
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[Arnold Voice] "It's not a TAAGAA!" [/Arnold Voice] :biggrin:
ROFL
I wonder if Honda should come out with a new 2006 model NSX, called the NSX Intagra. The NSXi would be a hawt seller!!
I wonder if Honda should come out with a new 2006 model NSX, called the NSX Intagra. The NSXi would be a hawt seller!!
Ken comes off as arrogant, maybe he is.. maybe he isnt. But the truth of the matter is, attempting such a conversion will typically result in bastardizing your vehicle.
One things for sure, the "T" in NSX-T doesnt stand for turbo. Regardless, an NSX-S(upercharged) or an NSX-T(urbo) are more than welcome in my book.
As for the NSX-T(arga) I could care less. Want a convertible? Buy a roadster: S2000 or better yet, Miata. Wait.. now that I think about it, a beach house.. that way you cant get a DUI and you can fit multiple female passengers.
Mike
One things for sure, the "T" in NSX-T doesnt stand for turbo. Regardless, an NSX-S(upercharged) or an NSX-T(urbo) are more than welcome in my book.
As for the NSX-T(arga) I could care less. Want a convertible? Buy a roadster: S2000 or better yet, Miata. Wait.. now that I think about it, a beach house.. that way you cant get a DUI and you can fit multiple female passengers.
Mike
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