Just a question...why do TypeR owner or similar want to race NSX? Every other day that I drive my NSX, some guy in the integra or whatever wants to race. I'm not saying you all are like that but do some of you really thing you can hang with NSX or is it just, "let's see what I can do" attitude? TypeR's handles extremely great in the corners but in the straight line, there's no shot IMO.

 

Well, that all depends on what each car has as far as modifications and ofcourse the drivers ability. You can't just stereotype and assume you will beat "every" Type R on the street, because you won't, unless you runs 10's that is.
M

 

This pretty much sums it all up. Type R owners look up to NSX's similar to how Civic drivers looking up to Type R's. For that reason we understand how you feel. It's not really a big deal, somewhat flattering really. Just make sure you don't take every "attack" personally.

 

cause i'll take you!!! and you'll be pissed off!!! and i have 1/10 the cost of your car in my car....whenever i see a 50k plus car...i rev like bitch on the rag!!! i wanna see the pissed off look when they lose to a stinking CX!!!!!!!!!

that's why you'd get rev'd on by me!!

but the others with just i/h/e rev on you because they have probably never seen one and just wanna see the nsx in action

and i don't have an exhuast tip...or even an aftermarket exhaust for that matter!! it all stock looking cept for the poons

late
chad
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[Modified by chad, 5:09 PM 10/1/2001]

 

For me its the "Big brother, little brother thing" If have a chance and the ability to beat up on an NSX, why not. I love the NSX, But for the track the ITR is less expensive to own and modify. As far as not having a shot in a straight line. Lets face it the eairlier NSX really were not that fast (14 sec cars) and the new ones are qwik but your still not talking "supercar" All it takes is a well modded naturally aspirated ITR and you will be in for a suprise. I have been on Gingerman with the CGI guys and was able to pass 6 of the 8 NSX there. (That IRIE NSX is fast) The NSX again is an awsome car but there will always be somebody out there faster.

Mattj


[Modified by Dropspeed, 9:14 AM 10/1/2001]

 

I personaly just like to see the other car perform. I mean, seeing an NSX in full acceleration from a stop light is a beautiful thing to see.

 

NSX's are fast in a straight line. Granted my Type R cant match an NSX's pace, But my del Sol is faster in a straight line. Don't look down your nose at Civic/Integra owners. Cuz you may pull up next to a guy like me that will hit your NSX with a knockout punch and leave you scratching your head. When all you hear is BOV between gears and my del Sol starts walking away from your $80k car.

 

I should have said TYpe R can't be faster in straight line without some rad mods but it usually seems to be those who are not really all that modded that wants to race. But oh well, nice to hear comments. thanks. I personally wont race for the exact reasons you guys mentioned...I don't wanna get blown by stupid 4cyl! hehe. I'll wait till I get my 150 shots of NOS to make sure I blow just about anything(engine included ) Anyway, there's no perk for most NSX drivers to race...why? If you win, people will say "Oh he's got an NSX, he should win" and if you lose " You suck, you lost with NSX!"


[Modified by ak, 5:28 PM 10/1/2001]

 

How fast is your Del Sol? Just cuirous.

 

i like to see nsx's in my rearview - that all

 

dont say an itr wont hang with an nsx no way . im sure i could give you a run for your money. and i can find many more faster than me . i dont know why they do that . . . . . . . . .just like why do single cam civics roll up next to a type r and rev up to show off, they are prob ignorant little kids. . but dont front because you dont know what that next type r might have under the hood, you might be suprised.

 

You seem to have an understanding that ITRs and the like can be fast. There are alot of sheltered individuals that purchase NXS, Porsches, Lotus and the like and think they are untouchable in terms of performance. Those are the ones I look for. My car is nick named " The EGO Buster". On the rare occasion I do get my *** handed to me by a "lessor" car they always get a big thumbs up from me.

Mattj

 

this reminds me of what a dealer zone rep said to a friend of mine. He said "Integra owners try to drive their cars like they think it's a NSX" this was in regards to the fact that my friend takes his integra to driving school. His point was that Integras were not designed to be raced like the NSX. Once I have spare time I'm going to give him a little in car video of my car passing a NSX on sebring with a cute little label..

 

I don't doubt one bit that you out drove NSX. On the road course, anything goes and driving skills own the game..I feel that more than ever after attending a track event. My instructor was in TypeR and I was amazed at what it can do in the corner with just race tires and nothing more. I'm just speaking on the street/straight line in general for the racing comment above.

 

ak: I was really discussing your point Your point (which I agree with, and the others who siad it's like Civic ppl revving on ITRs) just reminded my of what that Zone Rep said

FWIW: I've noticed a good number of ITR people rev on my wittle GS-R. The ones who don't rev on my are either 1) mature or 2) know me. Civics, jettas, etc all rev on my friends car (99gs-r) but never rev on my car.. I don't really understand that one though. Any clues? car is white, OEM wheels normally, lowered slightly. Always has numbers on it from the last race, that's about all I can think of that would deter people although I'd think that would make the ricers want to race me more? Oh well, I enjoy not being revved on by the ricers

 

So tallying up, it sounds like 83 percent of ITR owners have a lot of respect for the NSX while recognizing that it's the driver that often counts, and 17 percent of ITR owners have a maturity problem that requires them to diss the NSX (just like some other car owners have a maturity problem that requires them to diss the ITR).



Hey ak, maybe that ITR owner next to you wants to rev you because he left his NSX home.

 

nsxtcjr: actually. I respect all cars. I may not like a large number of cars, but I respect their capabilities and their ability to kill you.

 

Well, they're about a second and a half quicker to 60 than the ITR, stock vs stock. So I guess you're saying that the ITR is really slow, huh?

I happen to think they're both fine cars, and both a lot of fun. And I can appreciate anyone who enjoys any particular car, whether it's slower than mine or faster.

In fact, the only people I don't respect are folks who diss other cars, and especially those whose egos are so lacking that they feel the need to go into the bulletin boards for other cars just to diss their owners. Cars are to be enjoyed, and shouldn't be something to fight over. Too bad some folks can't understand this.



[Modified by nsxtcjr, 2:47 PM 10/1/2001]

 

Who cares?

Its known that ITR owners are the cockiest of the bunch, so it doesnt surprise me to hear most of them want to take on NSX's

Everybody revs on everybody...thats just the way it is. Its all about the fake launch...when they get next to you and start revving, if youre moving, just gas it a bit and pull ahead. When they gun it, just sit back as you see their face go from "yeah Im KILLIN that guy!" to "is he racing?" to "**** this...."

Im all about the fakemeouts

 

[QUOTE]Lets face it the eairlier NSX really were not that fast

Well, they're about a second and a half quicker to 60 than the ITR, stock vs stock. So I guess you're saying that the ITR is really slow, huh?

I have never thought of the ITR in stock form as "Fast" either, more like Qwik, Even my modded ITR running mid 13's is only qwik in the real world, Any yahoo with $25+ can buy a LS1 powered car and if they get a "good one" it will run high 12s very low 13s. So I guess I should have said "the early NSX are not that fast in a straight line by todays standard and the ITR is only a qwik naturally aspirated 4 banger that when modded can beat NSX when they are in stock form" Does that make you happier ?

Mattj

Mattj

 

answer-becuase it`s fun to beat a 90k Honda. I really enjoy it! haha

 

Thanks for the inputs. I have decided to purchase the cheapest crappiest car around just to rev at anything in sight and for that purpose only. So next time you see a Chevette buzzing at you, watch out!

 

I drive a GS-R and I would relish a chance to rev on/race a type r or a NSX. I have loads of respect for both cars and would love to see them at work. They are great machines. But I would also just love a chance to race something of that caliber.
Just my 2 cents
MacLean

 

I never rev on an NSX. However, I will roll down my window and compliment the guy on his car. I did that in DC once on K St, and was rewarded with a cool NSX owner saying thanks, and then we proceeded to hit full VTEC going through a tunnel underneath Washington circle. Let me say that an ITR and NSX both hitting their big cams in a closed space like that will send chills up your spine.

 

I remember when I drove my old hybrid civic, and delsol Vtec and would live for a race with a ITR, and now that I drive one I will give the smaller guys a shot if they want it. I think the same thing applies.

And To the guy that started the topic, your going to roll up to the wrong ITR, or civic for that matter and he's going to break you off. It'll happen.