Honda Nsx
Honda Nsx
07 May 2005, 11:41 AM
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Well so far so good.
Clutch would be the biggest woe as they aren't cheap. (last about 40 to 60K miles depedning on the driver..some can get 100K miles. But most drivers are crap with correct clutch usage, so the average is 50K )
2nd is there is some ring or retainer in the gearbox on very early cars that breaks or wears out, which is a gearbox stripdown to fix.
Other than that, as long as they are taken care they are very reliable cars (bear in mind Full Honda service history doesn't mean alot when you take one in to a main dealer and the mechanic has never worked on a NSX in his life
).
Oh just to add: and tyres are a PITA as they don't last too long, and being specific to the car you'll need to hunt about for them to get the right deal (check the ID plate on the drivers door aparture for the makes and sizes)...but I recently got a good deal on some Bridgestones on the rear for about £120 each which is pretty good compared to the cost of 17" and 18" tyres for BMW. Plus make sure the tyre fitters have the equipment specially for ultra low profile and ultra stiff walled tyres....even with the 2nd arm fitted to the tyre changer ( which is intended for these types of tyre) it took 3 guys to get the tyres on the rim!
Clutch would be the biggest woe as they aren't cheap. (last about 40 to 60K miles depedning on the driver..some can get 100K miles. But most drivers are crap with correct clutch usage, so the average is 50K )
2nd is there is some ring or retainer in the gearbox on very early cars that breaks or wears out, which is a gearbox stripdown to fix.
Other than that, as long as they are taken care they are very reliable cars (bear in mind Full Honda service history doesn't mean alot when you take one in to a main dealer and the mechanic has never worked on a NSX in his life
).Oh just to add: and tyres are a PITA as they don't last too long, and being specific to the car you'll need to hunt about for them to get the right deal (check the ID plate on the drivers door aparture for the makes and sizes)...but I recently got a good deal on some Bridgestones on the rear for about £120 each which is pretty good compared to the cost of 17" and 18" tyres for BMW. Plus make sure the tyre fitters have the equipment specially for ultra low profile and ultra stiff walled tyres....even with the 2nd arm fitted to the tyre changer ( which is intended for these types of tyre) it took 3 guys to get the tyres on the rim!
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09 May 2005, 01:46 PM
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Ali,
What size tyres were you getting for the NSX? 16's or 17's I assume. The Bridgstone RE040's that I have on my 330d are the same model number etc that is used on the NSX Type R. The standard NSX I drove recently had Dunlops IIRC.
Anyway, my point is that I got 2 x 255/35/18 RE040's fitted recently for £270. And those have the very stiff sidewalls!
NSX's are meant to be used!
Matt
What size tyres were you getting for the NSX? 16's or 17's I assume. The Bridgstone RE040's that I have on my 330d are the same model number etc that is used on the NSX Type R. The standard NSX I drove recently had Dunlops IIRC.
Anyway, my point is that I got 2 x 255/35/18 RE040's fitted recently for £270. And those have the very stiff sidewalls!
NSX's are meant to be used!
Matt
09 May 2005, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Bubba po
Yes. James Whitham couldn't fit his drumkit in the boot. 
To be honest, I got a Sainsburys sandwich, a bag of Salt and Vinegar McCoys and a bottle of diet coke in the boot, but not much else!
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09 May 2005, 02:39 PM
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Ali,
What size tyres were you getting for the NSX? 16's or 17's I assume. The Bridgstone RE040's that I have on my 330d are the same model number etc that is used on the NSX Type R. The standard NSX I drove recently had Dunlops IIRC.
Anyway, my point is that I got 2 x 255/35/18 RE040's fitted recently for £270. And those have the very stiff sidewalls!
NSX's are meant to be used!
What size tyres were you getting for the NSX? 16's or 17's I assume. The Bridgstone RE040's that I have on my 330d are the same model number etc that is used on the NSX Type R. The standard NSX I drove recently had Dunlops IIRC.
Anyway, my point is that I got 2 x 255/35/18 RE040's fitted recently for £270. And those have the very stiff sidewalls!
NSX's are meant to be used!
Fronts are Sime 215/45/16 - same size as OE which to be fair, seem to grip ok, bit rubbery on the steering, still a few 1000 to go on them, but will get the matching Bridges where they have worn out.
Not sure what the recommended tyres are for the type-R, so not sure if they are the same that the BMW 3series have (Sport pack? )....just that I know they weren't cheap when I looked at the tyre bill after one of our company cars needed some!
I do know that the tyres for standard NSX are bespoke and designed specifically for the car (Yokohama A-022H, Bridgestone RE010, and Dunlop SP8050 according to NSX prime and the manual), which is why they are difficult to get hold of (at the right price
). I don't know what the recommended tyres for the type-R are, I don't even know if the wheels are the same size
- (according to NSX Prime the 2001 2nd edition Type R-2 had 215/40/17 front and 255/40/17 rear). Is that what the 330s use? - presumably the front tyre size all round - unless it was an M3
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09 May 2005, 02:42 PM
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Yes. James Whitham couldn't fit his drumkit in the boot.
I find the parcel shelf on the engine cover very handy for pressing trousers and re-heating pizzas
09 May 2005, 02:47 PM
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Ali,
The recommended, or rather the factory fit tyre on the TypeR, is the Bridgstone RE040, and in 17 inch diameter. I believe that it's the same sizing on the TypeR as the standard car. This is the same tyre as fitted by the factory to the R34 V-Spec Skyline and some BMW Sport models. I have the tyre in an 18 inch size. 225/40/18 and 255/35/18.
The 040 is actually a very hard wearing tyre, and can last some 20k miles on NSX's whilst still giving great feel and grip. I'm sure that other tyres offer better outright grip (Michelin Pilot Cups etc) but the 040 is a great compromise tyre. Certainly waaay better than the 010's that I had on my STI Type R.
Matt
The recommended, or rather the factory fit tyre on the TypeR, is the Bridgstone RE040, and in 17 inch diameter. I believe that it's the same sizing on the TypeR as the standard car. This is the same tyre as fitted by the factory to the R34 V-Spec Skyline and some BMW Sport models. I have the tyre in an 18 inch size. 225/40/18 and 255/35/18.
The 040 is actually a very hard wearing tyre, and can last some 20k miles on NSX's whilst still giving great feel and grip. I'm sure that other tyres offer better outright grip (Michelin Pilot Cups etc) but the 040 is a great compromise tyre. Certainly waaay better than the 010's that I had on my STI Type R.
Matt
09 May 2005, 03:18 PM
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Ali,
The recommended, or rather the factory fit tyre on the TypeR, is the Bridgstone RE040, and in 17 inch diameter. I believe that it's the same sizing on the TypeR as the standard car. This is the same tyre as fitted by the factory to the R34 V-Spec Skyline and some BMW Sport models. I have the tyre in an 18 inch size. 225/40/18 and 255/35/18.
Matt
The recommended, or rather the factory fit tyre on the TypeR, is the Bridgstone RE040, and in 17 inch diameter. I believe that it's the same sizing on the TypeR as the standard car. This is the same tyre as fitted by the factory to the R34 V-Spec Skyline and some BMW Sport models. I have the tyre in an 18 inch size. 225/40/18 and 255/35/18.
Matt
...just did a check - seeing that some fronts maybe needed soon And Bridgestone don't list the correct size for rear for the RE040 on the standard NSX
- Only RE050 and S03 Can get the right size for the fronts though http://www.bridgestone-eu.com/upload/album/AP_9562.pdf
09 May 2005, 03:35 PM
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Ali,
You're right. 040's are not available in 245/40/17. Seems odd, given that the TypeR wears them. I've got articles at home with the sizes and types detailed, so will check tonight.
Matt
You're right. 040's are not available in 245/40/17. Seems odd, given that the TypeR wears them. I've got articles at home with the sizes and types detailed, so will check tonight.
Matt
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