Acura NSX Alex Zanardi Edition
08-14-2009, 01:12 AM
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Acura NSX Alex Zanardi Edition
Didn't know that there was such a version. Seems like something between an NSX and a NSX-R?
Rare NSX for sale
http://clients.automanager.com/015265/VD.html?VID={21aca73d-7e74-49d2-9634-ad9e49e00e
Rare NSX for sale
http://clients.automanager.com/015265/VD.html?VID={21aca73d-7e74-49d2-9634-ad9e49e00e
08-14-2009, 02:30 AM
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08-14-2009, 02:32 AM
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Link doesnt work.
I'm aware of them though, I know someone who owned a AZ edition. I never got to drive it though
If I recall recorrectly, they're the only NSX's in the US after about 1995 that were still coupes. All the rest were targas.
Edit, I think they were basically a US spec NSX Type Zero
I'm aware of them though, I know someone who owned a AZ edition. I never got to drive it though
If I recall recorrectly, they're the only NSX's in the US after about 1995 that were still coupes. All the rest were targas.
Edit, I think they were basically a US spec NSX Type Zero
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08-14-2009, 02:54 AM
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Link doesnt work.
I'm aware of them though, I know someone who owned a AZ edition. I never got to drive it though
If I recall recorrectly, they're the only NSX's in the US after about 1995 that were still coupes. All the rest were targas.
Edit, I think they were basically a US spec NSX Type Zero
I'm aware of them though, I know someone who owned a AZ edition. I never got to drive it though
If I recall recorrectly, they're the only NSX's in the US after about 1995 that were still coupes. All the rest were targas.
Edit, I think they were basically a US spec NSX Type Zero
I think they're only available in red also, and they come with AZ edition-only charcoal-color BBS wheels. Looks sweet! I remember reading about them in Motor Trend or some other mag back in the day when it first came out....
08-14-2009, 03:04 AM
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Zanardi's are basically NSX-S' here.
I know the owner of #50, he says he will never sell it, and it will be passed down to generations to come in his family, or it will be donated to the Honda museum! Pretty freaking cool!!
I know the owner of #50, he says he will never sell it, and it will be passed down to generations to come in his family, or it will be donated to the Honda museum! Pretty freaking cool!!
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08-14-2009, 08:10 AM
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^ Shedded weight apparently?
Built in a limited series of 50 cars, the Zanardi edition was basically a lightweight NSX. A lighter rear spoiler, single pane rear glass, BBS wheels and a lighter batterey helped this edition of the NSX shed 150 lbs off the production version.
08-14-2009, 08:15 AM
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Besides the AZ graphics, the main difference was the suspension tuning. The spring rates I vaguely remember being much higher something like 2X the rate over the regular NSX springs. The dampers rates were increased and roll bars are also stiffer. It handled much better at the track than a standard NSX according to the auto press. On the street, it's ride was much harsher.
08-14-2009, 08:19 AM
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http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/General/...fo/zanardi.htm
This sums up the differences pretty well. I was sorta correct the front spring rates went up 2.03x but only 1.32x for the rear.
Not related, but a damn shame how Zanardi's career ended.
This sums up the differences pretty well. I was sorta correct the front spring rates went up 2.03x but only 1.32x for the rear.
Not related, but a damn shame how Zanardi's career ended.
08-14-2009, 02:52 PM
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When Honda engineers were testing the NSX prototype to get the suspension tuned at a race track in Japan, Alex Zanardi was also there testing a Honda race car.
The engineers asked Zanardi to take it for a spin and give them feedback. I think that kind of opened the doors to the birth of the Alex Zanardi edition NSX.
Zanardi has been a great inspiration in the auto racing world. After he lost both legs in a terrible accident, he got back up on his feet (sorry) and climbed into a BMW 3-series with hand controls in Touring Car Championship racing. Definitely one of my favorite racers.
The engineers asked Zanardi to take it for a spin and give them feedback. I think that kind of opened the doors to the birth of the Alex Zanardi edition NSX.
Zanardi has been a great inspiration in the auto racing world. After he lost both legs in a terrible accident, he got back up on his feet (sorry) and climbed into a BMW 3-series with hand controls in Touring Car Championship racing. Definitely one of my favorite racers.
08-14-2009, 03:31 PM
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I went back to their site and found the link again. Not sure what happened, but should work now.
http://clients.automanager.com/015265/VD.html?VID={21aca73d-7e74-49d2-9634-ad9e49e00e39}
http://clients.automanager.com/01526...-ad9e49e00e39}
http://clients.automanager.com/015265/VD.html?VID={21aca73d-7e74-49d2-9634-ad9e49e00e39}
http://clients.automanager.com/01526...-ad9e49e00e39}
08-14-2009, 07:37 PM
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Oh. My. God. That car is HOT.
08-14-2009, 07:39 PM
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I wonder why they don't show the plaque in the photos.. 
08-14-2009, 08:59 PM
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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Ive always said Id never buy a red car.
Id bend the rules for that one.
Id bend the rules for that one.
08-14-2009, 09:14 PM
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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08-14-2009, 09:20 PM
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http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/General/...fo/zanardi.htm
This sums up the differences pretty well. I was sorta correct the front spring rates went up 2.03x but only 1.32x for the rear.
Not related, but a damn shame how Zanardi's career ended.
This sums up the differences pretty well. I was sorta correct the front spring rates went up 2.03x but only 1.32x for the rear.
Not related, but a damn shame how Zanardi's career ended.
08-14-2009, 11:36 PM
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i really dont find those wheels attractive at all...
i still think this is the most beautiful nsx ive ever seen
https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-nsx-1990-2005-165/veilside-fortune-maisty-nsx-photoshoot-703553/
i still think this is the most beautiful nsx ive ever seen
https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-nsx-1990-2005-165/veilside-fortune-maisty-nsx-photoshoot-703553/
08-15-2009, 09:46 AM
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Very hot!
08-15-2009, 11:51 AM
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What do the original Zanardi wheels look like?
08-15-2009, 12:21 PM
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As someone else mentioned he was doing some Euro touring car racing.
He also had done a few laps in a CART Champ car that had been modified for hand controls
http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...36.html?page=1
He's quite a popular driver with both fans and former teams.
08-15-2009, 12:22 PM
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08-15-2009, 01:32 PM
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08-15-2009, 02:17 PM
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^^^^^
Thanks.
Thanks.
08-15-2009, 02:27 PM
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I think the Veilside NSX looks hideous, as do 99% of all Veilside kits.
08-16-2009, 01:47 PM
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the sad thing is that over 50% of zanardi NSX's are either totaled or in horrible condition... 
If i had one I'd take care of it like a child!
If i had one I'd take care of it like a child!