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Five years ago, I set my sights on owning a Gen 2 NSX. I was first on two different dealer lists (the first one fell through because the dealer broke our agreement and insisted upon a substantial premium, and I miraculously was able to grab the first spot on another dealer’s list). I toured the Torrance facility and got up close and personal with several of the tester cars. I planned to visit the factory and watch my particular car being manufactured. However, the endless inexplicable delays took their toll and eroded my passion. When one of the first Gen 2 R8s on American soil became available to me, I jumped ship and purchased the R8.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my R8 over the past three and a half years. It is an awesome car. However, no matter how great any car is, I require change/variety.
Today, I took delivery of a 2019 Nouvelle Blue NSX with the following options:
· Carbon Ceramic Rotors with Red Brake Calipers
· Carbon Fiber Exterior Package
· Carbon Fiber Roof
· Carbon Fiber Engine Cover Carbon Fiber Decklid Spoiler
· Carbon Fiber Interior Sport Package
· Semi-Aniline Full Leather Power Sport Seats
· Back Alcantara Headliner
· ELS Studio Audio and Technology Package w/XM
My R8 is brute force fast and feels fast. In contrast, the NSX’s quickness is rather deceptive. The acceleration is remarkably smooth and, but for the rapidly climbing speedo, I had no idea how quickly the car was accelerating.
I have a question: Is there any way to keep the car in first gear during slow acceleration? Sometimes, I like to run up the RPMs in first gear during a slow start, but in both Track and Sport+, the gearbox quickly rolled over to second. Is there a way to hold it in first, other than by accelerating quickly?
I have thoroughly enjoyed my R8 over the past three and a half years. It is an awesome car. However, no matter how great any car is, I require change/variety.
Today, I took delivery of a 2019 Nouvelle Blue NSX with the following options:
· Carbon Ceramic Rotors with Red Brake Calipers
· Carbon Fiber Exterior Package
· Carbon Fiber Roof
· Carbon Fiber Engine Cover Carbon Fiber Decklid Spoiler
· Carbon Fiber Interior Sport Package
· Semi-Aniline Full Leather Power Sport Seats
· Back Alcantara Headliner
· ELS Studio Audio and Technology Package w/XM
My R8 is brute force fast and feels fast. In contrast, the NSX’s quickness is rather deceptive. The acceleration is remarkably smooth and, but for the rapidly climbing speedo, I had no idea how quickly the car was accelerating.
I have a question: Is there any way to keep the car in first gear during slow acceleration? Sometimes, I like to run up the RPMs in first gear during a slow start, but in both Track and Sport+, the gearbox quickly rolled over to second. Is there a way to hold it in first, other than by accelerating quickly?
