OLDMNSX said:
SugrueNSX,
I think that we need a little more info here. What was your mental/physical condition when you made this determination? Was there possibly drugs or alcohol involved? Possibly large quantitys of either or both? You do know that this automobile has limitations that if exceded will appear to be a design fault, but in reality are limitations that in order to be exceeded would have increased the design and production cost of the NSX to a point that a lot of us would not be able to afford the car.
Now, tell us, why did you buy the NSX in the first place? Did you drive it before you purchased it? What was the mechanical condition of the car? Was there previous structural or suspension damage? What is your knowledge and experience level with maintaining mechanical equipment, such as an NSX?
What kind of tires are you running on your NSX? How old are they? Are you using the factory specs for the alignment? Has your car had a 4 wheel alignment? Have you inspected to see if you have a failed shock strut? Have you ever attended a professional driving course? Have you had an experienced driver familiar with the characteristics of the NSX drive your car for a second opinion?
As you can see there a lot of unanswered questions here before we can get to the actual core of this statement. Please fill us in. I am sure that there will be some light shed on this if you can do that for us.
We really are here to help you with this problem.
Brad
I have not had a drink since last night, honest.
I don’t do drugs. Drugs are bad mmk.
I’m not saying there is anything wrong with the NSX.
I probably bought an NSX for the same reasons you did.
1. it looks fabulous
2. it’s aluminum
3. Great brakes, shifter, steering, visibility, power, grip, traction, reliability, and low cost of ownership. Also very comfortable ride for this level of performance. It is as you know one of the best sport cars ever built.
I have had two 4 wheel laser alignments this year. I usually do them before I go to the track. The tires are OEM and brand new. I have driven other NSXs.
The point I am trying to make does not really have anything to do with the NSX. It’s all high performance cars.
I have never driven an Enzo but I would be very surprised if it’s not a complete pig on the limit.
In my opinion people often bandy about terms without really thinking about what they are saying.
A few months back I overheard a middle aged grossly overweight lady at a Porsche social event talking about how in her opinion one Porsche model handles differently from another and I wondered, had she really driven both cars on the limit to make that determination?
It’s easy to let it slip out. Why do you like your NSX? Well the acceleration and the steering is very precise. And the car puts down the power in the corners. OK.. OK… And it handles well. WRONG! High Performance cars do not handle. They perform. And if you ever get one sideways (and I know many of you have) you might end up agreeing with me if you survive it.
Regards,
Patrick
