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Old 14 May 2004, 10:52 AM
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Default Was there a special Senna edition of the NSX?.....

I saw one today, looked old(ish) but in perfect condition. It saia Senna on the back and had his trademark swirly S.

anyone any clue?

It's registration was NSX 1
Old 14 May 2004, 11:03 AM
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Not that I was aware of, the only Senna vehicles I've seen are the Ducati and MV motorbikes.
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Nope. Never a Senna edition. Very nice car though. I do so want a Type R! Wouldn't have a UK version though because of the horrible airbag wheel! Show me the Momo!

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Old 14 May 2004, 11:12 AM
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Wouldn't have a UK version though because of the horrible airbag wheel
aye but I'd bet Senna would like it
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I seem to remember reading in C&S (i think) that Senna did a lot of development work on the cars suspension as a test driver/advisor. Not sure about a Senna edition though.
Old 14 May 2004, 11:24 AM
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I understand Sennas involvement in honing the car was only on the original car that came out over 10 years ago.

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I know a few F1 cars had a mark of respect on the aniversary of Senna's death, maybe the owner of the NSX wasing doing a similar thing?
Old 14 May 2004, 01:02 PM
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Ah that would be Dale, took some track shots for him when he was on Ty Croes track, heres one for you:

http://www.rhodribaker.zen.co.uk/NSX1/Untitled-1.jpg

Ill only link it as its around 500k
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Yes there was a Senna NSX , very rare
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Originally Posted by NiteskyR
Yes there was a Senna NSX , very rare
yeah, that's what I heard today from a guy at work

but does anyone know anything about it?

I beleive Senna had a fair bit of input into the original NSX, from design stages through to his extensive testing and tweaking
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I can't find any info on it, but I do remember something about a Senna edition. Anyway, any car good enough for Senna and Gordon Murray is good enough for me

Chris
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IIRC the first batch ate tyres at an alarming rate, so they changed the settings.
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Originally Posted by papascooby
I saw one today, looked old(ish) but in perfect condition. It saia Senna on the back and had his trademark swirly S.

anyone any clue?

It's registration was NSX 1
Keep seeing that same motor around my way, though not clocked the Senna markings. Very Nice indeed

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Old 14 May 2004, 11:36 PM
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Yep, Dales old car.
Just notified him of the thread so sure he'll be here soon with the info....
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Originally Posted by gareth123
IIRC the first batch ate tyres at an alarming rate, so they changed the settings.
Believe they still do.... AFAIR Senna did a good amount of dev work on the suspension, although I don't specifically recall a Senna edition. The Type-R stylee is a different fish kettle of course.....

Now, TAG Heuer DID do a Senna edition.....
Old 15 May 2004, 02:29 AM
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Yes they All eat tyres...plus the tyres are bespoke and designed specifically for the NSX


So obviously not cheap either...and a right bitch to get off the rim too without 3 people leaning on the tyre changer with lever bars.
Old 15 May 2004, 08:16 AM
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Believe it or not I saw the same car yesterday when I was stuck at temp traffic lights by the Black Boy pub on the Shinfiled Rd. The car stuck out first because of the rarity, then I saw the reg number Lovely looking car and looked very clean ....


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If it was the NSX Dale kindly let me take for a drive to MK in, it is not a Senna. Silver IIRC, lurvley noise.

There was a ltd run of cars made with the Italic esque styled S down the side, very very rare.
Old 15 May 2004, 11:29 AM
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Hi All

It is not a Senna a mate of mine who does the Graphics on my racecar always wanted to put the Senna Logo on a NSX.

The NSX was designed by Ayton Senna and the handling was the main thing he did.

The car was modified with a Mugun front & rear spoiler and Bilstein suspension and lowered.
The wheels where also changed it was a wonderful car and I would have one again.

I also then added the plate NSX 1 that added a bit more to the car.

http://www.monsterevo.co.uk/NSX/NSX%201/

Dale Ex NSX 1 owner

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Old 15 May 2004, 01:35 PM
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small world eh - couple of people seen it others been in it and an ex-owner
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Dale hope you are well.

If you are ever down here again let me know.
Old 15 May 2004, 06:17 PM
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Just need to replace the NSX with something now not sure what yet?
I will let you know when I am down next, working at the Motorshow at the NEC if you are around give me a call
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Dale which part of the motorshow?

How's Chris havent spoken to him ages?
Old 18 May 2004, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Type R
Dale which part of the motorshow?

I am instructing for Hyundai on the test track

How's Chris havent spoken to him ages?
Not sure I have not seen or heard from him last few weeks maybe sunning himself

Catch up with you soon

I do miss my NSX
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A japanese guy i work with has one. he worked on the development of the NSX whilst working for honda back in the day in japan. its mint and i mean mint, one previous owner being Ayrton Senna DeSilver. it gets a run to work once in a while and has next to no miles on it. the log book is a sight to behold
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Thumbs up And another sighting :D

I also saw this car in REading town centre on Saturday.

It was absolutely mint and was turning every head on the street that walked past it.

Steve
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