So I had been thinking about getting another Honda again and all that stuff. I wanted something that I could grow with and not feel the need to replace again. So the quest was on and it eventually led me to Orlando this weekend to go pick her up.
1992 Berlina Black with white interior NSX. 84k on the tach and a serious ring binder of all maintenance since mile 1. The car has been pretty well kept over the years, and just to show how reliable it was I drove it back from Orlando this weekend. Stopped off in New Orleans for a little late night fun along the way also. I think I put just over 1000 miles on the car from the trip and stopping off to visit friends along the way home. Started up as good as it did when I was handed the keys. All I can say is what a car or rather what a dream car.
And the crummy shot of me driving it home. lol I'll take better pics when I get a better cell camera or dslr. Time to upgrade anyway.
Initial thoughts on the car so far if your curious;
-The drive was pretty smooth over all. It has coilovers which I think aren't good so there was the typical bouncy coilover feel below 60mph.
-Never came with power steering, but with no engine in the front and 215s under the front arches it is pretty easy to turn the wheel. Even at a dead stop. Massive amounts of feedback through the wheel as you drive. It feels very "Raw" feeling.
-The car sits low. Seriously low to the ground. You definitely feel how low you are when you get in and out of it. Also being so low, at night you are blinded by headlights. I mean seriously blinded. I will be looking into getting an auto dimming rear view like I have in the M3 if possible.
-Gas pedal is taut feeling which I really like, brakes are really good, but the clutch engagement is very high. I'll see about adjusting when it engages if I can.
-It takes turns like it is on rails, but I can feel the tires start to edge towards their limit early. They are definitely not very good tires. I forgot what brand it is. Eagle F1s maybe? I'll check later.
-Fifth gear feels like it is spaced farther away from third than First is to Third. Not sure if that's just me being a clutz or if there's any truth to that. I was told a short throw shifter might fix that feeling. We'll see.
That's all I can really say for now. I'll update the thread when I get something new in or if I take it to the track for some fun. First thing is to bring it in for a complete overhaul with belts, gaskets, hoses, etc. Followed by getting it inspected and adding some plates. I'll be buying some parts, build some parts, and hopefully get a bracket made for a new style rotrex. All in good time.
Jones
1992 Berlina Black with white interior NSX. 84k on the tach and a serious ring binder of all maintenance since mile 1. The car has been pretty well kept over the years, and just to show how reliable it was I drove it back from Orlando this weekend. Stopped off in New Orleans for a little late night fun along the way also. I think I put just over 1000 miles on the car from the trip and stopping off to visit friends along the way home. Started up as good as it did when I was handed the keys. All I can say is what a car or rather what a dream car.
And the crummy shot of me driving it home. lol I'll take better pics when I get a better cell camera or dslr. Time to upgrade anyway.
Initial thoughts on the car so far if your curious;
-The drive was pretty smooth over all. It has coilovers which I think aren't good so there was the typical bouncy coilover feel below 60mph.
-Never came with power steering, but with no engine in the front and 215s under the front arches it is pretty easy to turn the wheel. Even at a dead stop. Massive amounts of feedback through the wheel as you drive. It feels very "Raw" feeling.
-The car sits low. Seriously low to the ground. You definitely feel how low you are when you get in and out of it. Also being so low, at night you are blinded by headlights. I mean seriously blinded. I will be looking into getting an auto dimming rear view like I have in the M3 if possible.
-Gas pedal is taut feeling which I really like, brakes are really good, but the clutch engagement is very high. I'll see about adjusting when it engages if I can.
-It takes turns like it is on rails, but I can feel the tires start to edge towards their limit early. They are definitely not very good tires. I forgot what brand it is. Eagle F1s maybe? I'll check later.
-Fifth gear feels like it is spaced farther away from third than First is to Third. Not sure if that's just me being a clutz or if there's any truth to that. I was told a short throw shifter might fix that feeling. We'll see.
That's all I can really say for now. I'll update the thread when I get something new in or if I take it to the track for some fun. First thing is to bring it in for a complete overhaul with belts, gaskets, hoses, etc. Followed by getting it inspected and adding some plates. I'll be buying some parts, build some parts, and hopefully get a bracket made for a new style rotrex. All in good time.
Jones
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I know what the gear sets are. I was more or less talking about the travel from 4th to 5th. It felt sloppy compared to the others. It may just be a combination of the stock shifter height and stock shifter throw. I'll be upgrading both to see if there is an improvement. 
