HPDE at TWS Mar. 5-6, 2005 Pictures

Ojas · 03-06-2005, 21:39

Let’s start with British cars: Lotus

Ojas · 03-06-2005, 21:42

Some more British cars: Mini (well, it’s somewhat British) and a beautiful Vanquish!

Ojas · 03-06-2005, 21:47

360 Challenge Stradale in very cool blue (I forgot the exact name), GT40, and fellow Austinite’s M5:

Ojas · 03-06-2005, 21:50

Instructors’ NSXs:

Ojas · 03-06-2005, 21:51

NSXLuvr’s NSX:

Ojas · 03-06-2005, 21:54

My very dirtie (

) NSX:

NSXLuvr · 03-07-2005, 11:58

Those are some awesome pics ojas. Man, you are truely talented. Yeah the 360 CS looked

, and that Vanquish- HOLY COW. Well those cows definetly gave up some skin for a good cause

Good seeing you last wknd. btw, I like your Acura symbol. Btw, I am at MSR in April and TWS the 1st wknd in May(through TWS Motorsports club, not TDE).

I didn't take too many pics, but I will post some later.

kurt_bradley · 03-07-2005, 12:21

This is one brave person. Especially after Ford has put a stop sale/request return recall on ALL GTs for the front right control arm that has snapped under higher speed driving. They put out the order for customers to contact their dealer and to NOT DRIVE THE CAR until they develop a better casting process for the control arm. That's aweful. People waited years to get their car, payed way over MSRP for them, and just a couple months later Ford tells them that they can't drive it for the safety of their life.

Built Ford Tough.

Ojas · 03-07-2005, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurt_bradley

This is one brave person...

I think this guy’s safe... It’s not the current Ford GT.

I have some older pictures of it here.

NSXLuvr · 03-07-2005, 13:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ojas

I think this guy’s safe... It’s not the current Ford GT.

Nor is it a GT40. Its a replica

kurt_bradley · 03-07-2005, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by NSXLuvr

Nor is it a GT40. Its a replica

Funny that one is safer in a replica than a factory production car.

V12NSX · 03-09-2005, 21:35

And that lovely Monaco Blue instructor's car is now for sale on Prime.

S.L.

NSXLuvr · 03-10-2005, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by V12NSX

And that lovely Monaco Blue instructor's car is now for sale on Prime.

S.L.

- Why? what are you getting next

V12NSX · 03-10-2005, 12:23

It's been a hard decision, but I really need something with back seats so I intend to pick up a 4 seater that I can still track and I'm going to start shopping for an Ariel Atom as a track only fun car. I have no doubt that I will re-enter the NSX fold in the future, because nothing I have ever owned has given me the overall pleasure of the NSX.

S.L.

Ojas · 03-11-2005, 22:03

S.L., I think you should go F1-style with some wings and huge Honda stickers!

NetViper · 03-11-2005, 22:31

How did the NSX's do compared to the Lotus Esprits?

V12NSX · 03-12-2005, 19:22

Thanks, Ojas for the photos. Yes, I'm already thinking along those lines (evil laugh). And Dave, the Loti were not really even in a class with the X's I was the instructor in the red Espirit and found it to resemble a well built kit car. It may be ultimately faster in a drag race, but round the track it is held back by 80's supercar foibles. The turbo boost usually broke the rear tires loose just when you didn't need that to happen. I never did get quite used to the shifter either. If there are any Espirit lovers reading this, I don't mean to take away from your charm with the car - everyone is entitled to that, but I don't think the Lotus would ever keep up with the NSX on a road course.

S.L.

NetViper · 03-12-2005, 22:05

SL. You are the man! Sad to see your NSX is being sold! Best of luck in the future and make sure to still visit us here.

Dave

V12NSX · 03-12-2005, 22:22

Thanks! First, I have to get my faithful steed sold. Then in perhaps another year or so, I'll be in a position to get another.

S.L.

03-06-2005, 21:39	#1
Ojas Charter Platinum Feedback Score: 22 reviews Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,076	HPDE at TWS Mar. 5-6, 2005 Pictures Let’s start with British cars: Lotus Attached Thumbnails

03-06-2005, 21:42	#2
Ojas Charter Platinum Feedback Score: 22 reviews Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,076	Re: HPDE at TWS Mar. 5-6, 2005 Pictures Some more British cars: Mini (well, it’s somewhat British) and a beautiful Vanquish! Attached Thumbnails

03-06-2005, 21:47	#3
Ojas Charter Platinum Feedback Score: 22 reviews Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,076	Re: HPDE at TWS Mar. 5-6, 2005 Pictures 360 Challenge Stradale in very cool blue (I forgot the exact name), GT40, and fellow Austinite’s M5: Attached Thumbnails

03-06-2005, 21:50	#4
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03-06-2005, 21:51	#5
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03-06-2005, 21:54	#6
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03-07-2005, 11:58	#7
NSXLuvr Registered User Feedback Score: 1 reviews Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: N. Tx Posts: 2,980	Re: HPDE at TWS Mar. 5-6, 2005 Pictures Those are some awesome pics ojas. Man, you are truely talented. Yeah the 360 CS looked , and that Vanquish- HOLY COW. Well those cows definetly gave up some skin for a good cause Good seeing you last wknd. btw, I like your Acura symbol. Btw, I am at MSR in April and TWS the 1st wknd in May(through TWS Motorsports club, not TDE). I didn't take too many pics, but I will post some later. __________________ GT3, NSX, SM, Passat, Denali XL Last edited by NSXLuvr; 03-07-2005 at 21:44.

03-07-2005, 12:21	#8
kurt_bradley Registered User Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 58	Re: HPDE at TWS Mar. 5-6, 2005 Pictures This is one brave person. Especially after Ford has put a stop sale/request return recall on ALL GTs for the front right control arm that has snapped under higher speed driving. They put out the order for customers to contact their dealer and to NOT DRIVE THE CAR until they develop a better casting process for the control arm. That's aweful. People waited years to get their car, payed way over MSRP for them, and just a couple months later Ford tells them that they can't drive it for the safety of their life. Built Ford Tough. __________________ 2002 Honda S2000 Spa Yellow/Black: So stock I'm ashamed of it.

03-09-2005, 21:35	#12
V12NSX Registered User Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 155	Re: HPDE at TWS Mar. 5-6, 2005 Pictures And that lovely Monaco Blue instructor's car is now for sale on Prime. S.L.

03-10-2005, 12:23	#14
V12NSX Registered User Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 155	Re: HPDE at TWS Mar. 5-6, 2005 Pictures It's been a hard decision, but I really need something with back seats so I intend to pick up a 4 seater that I can still track and I'm going to start shopping for an Ariel Atom as a track only fun car. I have no doubt that I will re-enter the NSX fold in the future, because nothing I have ever owned has given me the overall pleasure of the NSX. S.L.

03-11-2005, 22:03	#15
Ojas Charter Platinum Feedback Score: 22 reviews Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,076	Rice it out. Just a little won’t hurt. S.L., I think you should go F1-style with some wings and huge Honda stickers!

03-11-2005, 22:31	#16
NetViper Registered User Feedback Score: 2 reviews Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 10,250	Re: HPDE at TWS Mar. 5-6, 2005 Pictures How did the NSX's do compared to the Lotus Esprits? __________________ 2000 NSX \|1993 NSX Sold \| 1995 NSX SC SOLD Web Design Services for NSX Prime Members. PM me. Jacksonville Web Design Jacksonville SEO Services

03-12-2005, 19:22	#17
V12NSX Registered User Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 155	Re: HPDE at TWS Mar. 5-6, 2005 Pictures Thanks, Ojas for the photos. Yes, I'm already thinking along those lines (evil laugh). And Dave, the Loti were not really even in a class with the X's I was the instructor in the red Espirit and found it to resemble a well built kit car. It may be ultimately faster in a drag race, but round the track it is held back by 80's supercar foibles. The turbo boost usually broke the rear tires loose just when you didn't need that to happen. I never did get quite used to the shifter either. If there are any Espirit lovers reading this, I don't mean to take away from your charm with the car - everyone is entitled to that, but I don't think the Lotus would ever keep up with the NSX on a road course. S.L.

03-12-2005, 22:05	#18
NetViper Registered User Feedback Score: 2 reviews Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 10,250	Re: HPDE at TWS Mar. 5-6, 2005 Pictures SL. You are the man! Sad to see your NSX is being sold! Best of luck in the future and make sure to still visit us here. Dave __________________ 2000 NSX \|1993 NSX Sold \| 1995 NSX SC SOLD Web Design Services for NSX Prime Members. PM me. Jacksonville Web Design Jacksonville SEO Services

03-12-2005, 22:22	#19
V12NSX Registered User Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 155	Re: HPDE at TWS Mar. 5-6, 2005 Pictures Thanks! First, I have to get my faithful steed sold. Then in perhaps another year or so, I'll be in a position to get another. S.L.

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