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Where are all the Production deliveries ??
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That is not in Ohio. You need to sign an NDA to even see Wexner's collection. He would never produce a video on it.
Cool link, thanks for sharing! The guy who does my detailing does that collection, so I will have to ask him for some updated details.
im 100% wrong. Saw fotos of mr w's collection and it was all ferrari s and all red!
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The update
As was mentioned in another thread, 16 new ones sold in March 2018. I do not have the break down but one would expect a mix of 17 and 18 cars at this point
I was not able to get a percentage of cars leased vs purchased. They believe the percentage of cars being leased is high. The take rate for the iron brakes is also quite high and likely related to lowering the leasing cost.
They have had observations of the semi-metallic pads getting stuck to the iron rotors if the car is parked after a car wash. When the car is next driven, an unpleasant clunk sound occurs as the brakes get freed up.
They knew nothing about raising the hatch after spirited driving. They did point to keeping stuff out of the trunk for track days to avoid melting whatever you leave back there.
The weak tranny comment is BS. The loss of power to a couple of trannies observed is due to a wire coming loose.
Fuzzy confirmation of the Michelin being dropped because of supply chain issues. During development the Michelin tires (stock for some BMW and Porsches) did not hold up to the track testing Honda did and Michelin did not opt to develop an NSX specific version.
The $30K program is done. They will go back to having weekly calls with sales folks as things were easy while the program was in place.
They had not seen the garage on Ferrarichat where the owner has 3 Gen 2 NSX and enjoyed that. Up to today's conversation they did not know of an owner with more than 2 Gen 2 cars.
I let him know that after a 30-40 minute phone call my nav had an error. It wouldn't return to the map screen. It was fine the next time I started the car. He hadn't heard of that happening before.
As was mentioned in another thread, 16 new ones sold in March 2018. I do not have the break down but one would expect a mix of 17 and 18 cars at this point
I was not able to get a percentage of cars leased vs purchased. They believe the percentage of cars being leased is high. The take rate for the iron brakes is also quite high and likely related to lowering the leasing cost.
They have had observations of the semi-metallic pads getting stuck to the iron rotors if the car is parked after a car wash. When the car is next driven, an unpleasant clunk sound occurs as the brakes get freed up.
They knew nothing about raising the hatch after spirited driving. They did point to keeping stuff out of the trunk for track days to avoid melting whatever you leave back there.
The weak tranny comment is BS. The loss of power to a couple of trannies observed is due to a wire coming loose.
Fuzzy confirmation of the Michelin being dropped because of supply chain issues. During development the Michelin tires (stock for some BMW and Porsches) did not hold up to the track testing Honda did and Michelin did not opt to develop an NSX specific version.
The $30K program is done. They will go back to having weekly calls with sales folks as things were easy while the program was in place.
They had not seen the garage on Ferrarichat where the owner has 3 Gen 2 NSX and enjoyed that. Up to today's conversation they did not know of an owner with more than 2 Gen 2 cars.
I let him know that after a 30-40 minute phone call my nav had an error. It wouldn't return to the map screen. It was fine the next time I started the car. He hadn't heard of that happening before.
EVERY wash. I've used compressed air, brake clean, several hard stops back and forth in the driveway. The only thing I haven't had a chance to try is a good drive after washing because it's always been headed to the garage when done. Spring will give me a chance to try that if it ever gets here.
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You put a lot of effort into your washes
I believe what I was hearing is that the leasing (stereotype) customer washes the car and pops it back into the garage
The next time they take the car out, they get a clunk from the rotor and brake pad who have been trying to become one with each other
Haven't had that happen, but they are generally pretty hot when the car gets parked.
Has there been any talk about these windshields cracking. Seems to be happening a lot.
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I had a windshield crack as well as a few other folks. I believe I owner has had multiple events.
The discussion was more about the cost. My project was about $5k and on the low side I think another guy's was under $2400. Acura does not guide how much of the accessory stuff around the glass should be replaced. Insurance is a good thing.
The discussion was more about the cost. My project was about $5k and on the low side I think another guy's was under $2400. Acura does not guide how much of the accessory stuff around the glass should be replaced. Insurance is a good thing.
Picked my new black baby up 3/3 and then immediately head overseas on a business trip so havent had much time with it yet.
Had to follow up with the dealer on some issues but asked a few questions:
The 17 incentive is truly over and my sales rep said for the cars not yet sold that the dealers holding them must not have understood how the incentive worked or were just foolish people. It’s not coming back.
Of the cars he sold more the 80% were financed not leased.
They already have an 18 in and it has no changes at all from the 17. Other than the price obviously since the incentive is over. They aren’t exclusively build to order, volume dealers can get a stock unit if they want. But you won’t see these dealers in the middle of nowhere likely having one as they did last time. They have slowed production considerably.
For some reason they took the nsx owners site down where you could watch the videos. Mine was never on there anyway (was only cars up to 0999) but seems weird they wouldn’t just leave it up.
Had to follow up with the dealer on some issues but asked a few questions:
The 17 incentive is truly over and my sales rep said for the cars not yet sold that the dealers holding them must not have understood how the incentive worked or were just foolish people. It’s not coming back.
Of the cars he sold more the 80% were financed not leased.
They already have an 18 in and it has no changes at all from the 17. Other than the price obviously since the incentive is over. They aren’t exclusively build to order, volume dealers can get a stock unit if they want. But you won’t see these dealers in the middle of nowhere likely having one as they did last time. They have slowed production considerably.
For some reason they took the nsx owners site down where you could watch the videos. Mine was never on there anyway (was only cars up to 0999) but seems weird they wouldn’t just leave it up.
Question to those of you with clear bra - I didn’t do this on my old R8 but considering here, especially the rocker panel under the door where I have already scratched it when my shoe hit it getting in and out. How does this work, and does it look like crap if scuffed? Or do you just replace at will. How does it come off (if ever?)
I asked about the sill insert that is lighted that says nsx with the CF as I saw it listed on a different car I had looked at and was told it’s a dealer installed option and they wanted 2500 for it. Ouch. Also wanted $700 for the cover when I know I can buy one online for half that. Guess they wanted to make some $ since I doubt they made much with the discount i negotiated to purchase.
I asked about the sill insert that is lighted that says nsx with the CF as I saw it listed on a different car I had looked at and was told it’s a dealer installed option and they wanted 2500 for it. Ouch. Also wanted $700 for the cover when I know I can buy one online for half that. Guess they wanted to make some $ since I doubt they made much with the discount i negotiated to purchase.
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Congratulations and welcome
I will ask about the owner's videos the next time I call the NSX Specialist
Where did you buy your car? I am kind of wondering how many cars a top NSX dealership sold since the cars have been out.
I will ask about the owner's videos the next time I call the NSX Specialist
Where did you buy your car? I am kind of wondering how many cars a top NSX dealership sold since the cars have been out.
I think Palm Beach Acura has sold around six 2017 NSX's.
Wow..... Cracking windshields???? I am not sure that my insurance actually covers a cracked windshield....... If the crack is not caused by a rock chip, then it comes from body flexing?? Apparently Acura doesn't consider this a warranty issue????
Isn't there a Clear film for windshields to protect against chips? Clear Plex?
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i've sold (6) 2017s. we're a top 15 store.
That's awesome. Six happy owners in your area hopefully.
Jay Wolfe Acura, Kansas City
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Thanks Shawn
Kind of surprised that KC would have a high volume dealership for the NSX.
Regarding the windshields, a rock chip did it. This car has virtually no body flex.
Kind of surprised that KC would have a high volume dealership for the NSX.
Regarding the windshields, a rock chip did it. This car has virtually no body flex.
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