Want to see a normal person driving the NSX on a track?
08-30-2016, 05:14 PM
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Want to see a normal person driving the NSX on a track?
I was lucky enough to travel to Ohio and drive the NSX on one of Honda's test tracks. The rest of the Acura line-up was also there, along with a Porsche turbo for comparison. The whole experience was awesome. We learned a lot about what makes the NSX special. All anyone really wanted to do was see how fast the cars were, and they did not disappoint. I'm no pro driver, and I didn't learn the track very quickly, but don't let the lack of facial expression fool you. This was loads of fun. I wish that the car was cheaper so that normal people could afford to have this much fun. Oh well, maybe in 10 years!
08-31-2016, 10:47 AM
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the guy tapping the dash in the video reminds me of driving with my wife sometimes......
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justnspace (08-31-2016)
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08-31-2016, 10:51 AM
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Nice OP. 
08-31-2016, 10:54 AM
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08-31-2016, 11:13 AM
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I don't get it.
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justnspace (08-31-2016)
10-02-2016, 11:17 AM
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So your one of the lucky ones that got that invite to drive the NSX at ohio's test track huh? Pretty exciting except for that horrific annoying instructor talking to you like a child.
10-05-2016, 02:36 PM
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You were really lucky. Thanks for sharing!
10-05-2016, 02:54 PM
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I had that instructor on one of my turns. very annoying but not enough to ruin the fun.
10-10-2016, 01:56 PM
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10-10-2016, 02:00 PM
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would be interested in what you thinnk of the following comments in the Motor Trend article
The NSX does handle differently, but not in the way you would expect. Nearly everyone who drove it commented about the learning curve involved in figuring out how to stop the Acura from trying to outsmart you. The front end turns in instantly, as if it had, oh, a quarter ton less mass to contend with than the GT-R’s. But what happens next depends on what you’ve just been doing with the brake pedal. Turn into a corner with the slightest hint of trail braking, and the NSX’s rear end will grant your wildest dreams of looking forward through the side windows. The snap-oversteer took even pro Randy Pobst by surprise on track. “I’m frankly shocked,” he said. “I think the average Joe would spin this car all over the place with its stability control off. I had a lot of learning to do.”
The NSX does handle differently, but not in the way you would expect. Nearly everyone who drove it commented about the learning curve involved in figuring out how to stop the Acura from trying to outsmart you. The front end turns in instantly, as if it had, oh, a quarter ton less mass to contend with than the GT-R’s. But what happens next depends on what you’ve just been doing with the brake pedal. Turn into a corner with the slightest hint of trail braking, and the NSX’s rear end will grant your wildest dreams of looking forward through the side windows. The snap-oversteer took even pro Randy Pobst by surprise on track. “I’m frankly shocked,” he said. “I think the average Joe would spin this car all over the place with its stability control off. I had a lot of learning to do.”
10-12-2016, 09:22 AM
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Thanks for your comments everyone!
I actually enjoyed his instruction. I didn't love his style (tapping on the dash constantly) but he made me think of something that I have never done before, making the lift off of the brake part of the turn. That is what I took from the driving session. I've been trying to work it into what I do but it's one of the harder skills to master so far for me.
@getakey
Regarding that blurb, they didn't allow us to completely turn off stability control, but some of the guys were getting the car to misbehave. I don't know how though, probably driving like complete hooligans. I'm not the best driver in the world, but I'm ok, and to me, the car way out performed my driving. Yes, I could have tried to make the car swing out, and I am sure that it would have, but on the edge, you can totally control the car through a corner using the oversteer and understeer that the throttle generates. It's a super well-behaved car in my opinion! I wouldn't mind trying it without stability, but now I'm getting nervous. Randy definitely knows what he's doing.
I actually enjoyed his instruction. I didn't love his style (tapping on the dash constantly) but he made me think of something that I have never done before, making the lift off of the brake part of the turn. That is what I took from the driving session. I've been trying to work it into what I do but it's one of the harder skills to master so far for me.
@getakey
Regarding that blurb, they didn't allow us to completely turn off stability control, but some of the guys were getting the car to misbehave. I don't know how though, probably driving like complete hooligans. I'm not the best driver in the world, but I'm ok, and to me, the car way out performed my driving. Yes, I could have tried to make the car swing out, and I am sure that it would have, but on the edge, you can totally control the car through a corner using the oversteer and understeer that the throttle generates. It's a super well-behaved car in my opinion! I wouldn't mind trying it without stability, but now I'm getting nervous. Randy definitely knows what he's doing.
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