NSX's in Japan

[Chelinski]

I was in Japan last week and had the opportunity to visit Motegi. Honda's test course/racetrack in central Japan. Featured at Motegi is Honda's museum called the Honda Collection Hall, a fabulous three story building built just to display Honda's wares. On the bottom floor is a gift shop, cafe, meeting rooms, scooter display and a walkway to their restoration shop where you can watch technicians restoring motorcycles and cars. The second floor is devoted to production motorcycles and automobiles and the top floor highlights the racing machines, both motorcycles and automobiles.

Yes, there was a nice white NSX-R, I couldn't read the VIN, looked pretty much stock, nice example though. Upstairs in the racing area was a GT Championship NSX (I tried to upload it as well, but exceeded my limit on pictures, so I'll post it separately.)

I took a break and walked outside only to hear screaching tires and engine roar. I walked to the top of a hill only to see a gagle of sports cars circulating a parking lot. A local sports car club was holding a track day, great I figured. S2000's werethe most predominant, but there were 911's, a Lotus Elise, Nissan GT-R (No not the new one but I did see one of them in Tokyo) even a Ferrari, a 550 I think..and another NSX-R, white, stock except for a carbon fiber rear wing. I had to wait for the NSX to make a lap. It had a stock exhaust, so it sounded pretty tame compared to everything else...

The driver spun it out on the first lap (cold tires? too much throttle?) fun nonetheless...

So if you're in Motegi, this is a must see. Not so much for the NSX as for Honda's accomplishments over the years.

No too much NSX paraphenalia, I bought a lapel pin..

Chelinski

(Soon to be NSX owner in the GTA)

 

[red_dragon]

this is really funny... i have almost the exact same pics of that car.... every one you took - of the stickers and badges - look so close to mine....

i went down last summer... in fact, out side the track i spoke to an nsx-r owner who was just leaving as i got there and i video taped his car in and out...

nathan

 

[swbatte]

Thanks for the pics!
That has to be one of the best posts someone has made on Prime, after only doing one other one previously. Are you an owner as well?

 

[Bram]

Sean, The gentlemen name is Tim, he is looking to import an NSX from the US. I spoke to him a couple of weeks ago. I told him all about the club and it's benefits, I also invited him to the next NSX Club meeting.

So Tim, welcome

Bram

 

[Chelinski]

Hi Nathan

Yes, that is too funny, what a coincidence!. The Honda Collection Hall sure is a nice facility isn't it?

BTW, was that your ad for a cover for sale? still have it? I may need it. I'll know this weekend, going to look at a NSX across the border.

Hi Swbatte

Thanks for the compliment. I just figured members on this site might be interested in hearing about the NSX's at the Collection Hall.

Hi Bram

Yes, its Tim

Haven't purchased the NSX yet, going to look at it this weekend, hopefully I'll have some good news come Monday.

and a general comment to all Prime members. This sure seems like a great community. I've felt very welcome and I'm not even an owner or member yet, hopefully that will all change soon.

Looking forward to the summer and drives already and it's not even Christmas yet(lol)