Just picked up the new Best Motoring Video (Japanese) in the Mitsuwa at little tokyo in downtown LA and it tests the new '02 Type R! Just an FYI for those interested.
Ryan
Ryan
May 2002 Best Motoring test '02 NSX Type R
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Picked one up (May 2002, Vol 5) yesterday at the Mitsuwa bookstore (was "Yaohan") in Chicago (actually its in Arlington Heights).
Highlights include:
- new NSX-R versus old NSX-R
- RSX Type-R
- multi-car time trials at Tsukuba, including an S2K
NSX-R prototype was kinda interesting:
- no rear diffuser from showcar
- rear wing is CF, and is adjustable
- red/black brake calipers
- drilled pedals
- 17/17 tires BS Potenza RE040 F 215-40 / R 255-40
- OLD Type R seemed louder than the new one
I didn't quite understand the Japanese, but it sounded like:
a) both made them happy
b) one seemed to "rotate" better (presumably the new one)
c) one made them happier -- new one they called a Type RR (extra -- ala Honda sportbike)
I'd be interested in hearing a translation into "Engrish"
Video brochures suggest that some of this material is available on DVD, including an NSX-only edition (has a pic of an older NSX).
[This message has been edited by nsx1164 (edited 03 May 2002).]
Highlights include:
- new NSX-R versus old NSX-R
- RSX Type-R
- multi-car time trials at Tsukuba, including an S2K
NSX-R prototype was kinda interesting:
- no rear diffuser from showcar
- rear wing is CF, and is adjustable
- red/black brake calipers
- drilled pedals
- 17/17 tires BS Potenza RE040 F 215-40 / R 255-40
- OLD Type R seemed louder than the new one
I didn't quite understand the Japanese, but it sounded like:
a) both made them happy
b) one seemed to "rotate" better (presumably the new one)
c) one made them happier -- new one they called a Type RR (extra -- ala Honda sportbike)
I'd be interested in hearing a translation into "Engrish"
Video brochures suggest that some of this material is available on DVD, including an NSX-only edition (has a pic of an older NSX).
[This message has been edited by nsx1164 (edited 03 May 2002).]
I just got BMI v 4, first one I have ever ordered. It is pretty cool. They really drive those NSX's HARD!
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NetViper -= 100% Stock EBP 2000 Civic Si =- Still looking to get an NSX, but at least I can live life at 8,000 RPM!
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NetViper -= 100% Stock EBP 2000 Civic Si =- Still looking to get an NSX, but at least I can live life at 8,000 RPM!
You guys may already know, but you can buy BMI (in english)
from my website:
http://www.granturismo.com
I ship videos within 2 days of order.
from my website:
http://www.granturismo.com
I ship videos within 2 days of order.
I got the Engrish version of vol 4 from Kenji's site... highly recommended
Kenji, are these DVD or VHS?
I haven't had the VCR hooked up in ages, but guess I could dig it out if worse comes to worse.
I haven't had the VCR hooked up in ages, but guess I could dig it out if worse comes to worse.
