Hey guys, I've got some simple questions just from not being particularly familiar with the NSX. I bought a nice '95 about a month ago and have noticed some things about it that are different that other manual trans cars I've driven.
First off is the clutch. It's certainly not a newbie driver clutch. It has a very tiny window between disengaged and full grab it seems. Taking off unless you're very good, you get a little take-off lurch. You can avoid that by raising the RPMs a bit, but from what I've gathered the less clutch slip you can get the better. The clutch is an OEM one with IIRC about 20k on it. I was giving a friend a ride and he said 'boy you need to let off that clutch smoother!' so it got me thinking. Driving other manuals.. DSMs, Corollas, etc it's much easier to get a smooth launch. Basically I want to make sure this is OK, or if I need to adjust my driving to not destroy my trans, etc.
Next up is first gear. Is there a speed-related lockout for it? Sitting and idling it slides into first like butter, but anywhere above 10mph or so it takes a little force to sneak it in. It stands to reason this is so some dope doesn't put it in 1st going 30 or something, I'd say. Or is this technically an issue and I have some adjustments that I need to look into?
Finally is the power steering feel. I've heard a lot of NSXs lose the electric rack. I can decide if mine is working or not, lol. I know that sounds stupid. I can drive through a parking lot with no discomfort using the steering (vs. a friend's DSM that has none and you need to manhandle it to turn the wheel at all), but I do notice that at medium speed corners it feels a lot like a car with no power steering; you need to be engaged with the wheel and there's great feedback. In no way does the steering ever feel like a luxury 'turn it with 1 finger' sort of setup. So I'm curious if this is consistent with a non-power steering NSX since the front is so light, or if the power steering is just heavier than a normal passenger car since it's meant for performance.
Thanks guys!
First off is the clutch. It's certainly not a newbie driver clutch. It has a very tiny window between disengaged and full grab it seems. Taking off unless you're very good, you get a little take-off lurch. You can avoid that by raising the RPMs a bit, but from what I've gathered the less clutch slip you can get the better. The clutch is an OEM one with IIRC about 20k on it. I was giving a friend a ride and he said 'boy you need to let off that clutch smoother!' so it got me thinking. Driving other manuals.. DSMs, Corollas, etc it's much easier to get a smooth launch. Basically I want to make sure this is OK, or if I need to adjust my driving to not destroy my trans, etc.
Next up is first gear. Is there a speed-related lockout for it? Sitting and idling it slides into first like butter, but anywhere above 10mph or so it takes a little force to sneak it in. It stands to reason this is so some dope doesn't put it in 1st going 30 or something, I'd say. Or is this technically an issue and I have some adjustments that I need to look into?
Finally is the power steering feel. I've heard a lot of NSXs lose the electric rack. I can decide if mine is working or not, lol. I know that sounds stupid. I can drive through a parking lot with no discomfort using the steering (vs. a friend's DSM that has none and you need to manhandle it to turn the wheel at all), but I do notice that at medium speed corners it feels a lot like a car with no power steering; you need to be engaged with the wheel and there's great feedback. In no way does the steering ever feel like a luxury 'turn it with 1 finger' sort of setup. So I'm curious if this is consistent with a non-power steering NSX since the front is so light, or if the power steering is just heavier than a normal passenger car since it's meant for performance.
Thanks guys!