You ever go for a drive in your NSX and it just feels faster? You didn't add or change a dang thing... it's just one of those days where somehow it seems more awesome than usual? Yeah I just had one of those. Love my NSX :biggrin:
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Ever have one of those day?
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Putting the AC on during the summer is like stepping on the brakes, don't need it in the winter. With snow, ice, salt and sand, my car is fast (asleep)and not going anywhere soon!!!!:biggrin:
Considering my DD is a Honda Fit...I call those days you described, weekends! :biggrin: After being in the Fit all week, the NSX is a breath of fresh air. :redface:
Love those days; I had one yesterday. Could be the cooler air, could be driving carpools in the MDX for 3 weeks straight :biggrin:
good point! my dd is a landcruiser,so the ocasional drive in the nsx is like driving an alms prototype:biggrin:
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did you just wax it? the days I wax my NSX and drive it make me like the car more.
cold days ALL car have an extra 7-8 HP and more pep due to the cold air
dont quote me on those numbers
cold days ALL car have an extra 7-8 HP and more pep due to the cold air
dont quote me on those numbers
maybe you're feeling the effects of 1/4 tank of gas vs full tank?
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Maybe but usually it doesn't matter how full or empty my tank is...
It's not an absolute number for all cars like the above that wouldn't make sense. It's a percentage hp increase in relation to reduction in intake temperature. Off the top of my head I think a good approximation is about a 1% increase in HP for every 11F drop in temperature.
Edit: and to answer the OP, yes I do have days where it just feels stronger...usually on days where I have been driving something else for a while and then decide to take the NSX for a spin.
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NSX hold 115 pounds of gas. So if you were low vs full it could be a 100 lb difference, which would be a noticeable difference. But im guessing the difference is psychological
Man after driving my Prius all week or all week when it's raining --my NSX feels great - for sure it feels better in the autumn and spring. There is definitely an optimum temperature for driving and sometimes you just hit it just right and the car gets warmed up just right and it feels GREAT - *like Tony the Tiger says* GREAT! You betcha - I think my car operates best when the outside air temp is about 55 to 65 degrees. If it gets real cold it doesn't like it anymore than if it gets really hot.
Temperature makes a big difference and if the air is cool and a little moist - it's great! Couple that with a half full gas tank - you got it just right! Absolutely I have a few of those days every year Spring and Fall. Can't wait.....but I'm going driving this weekend when the streets dry out a bit cause I washed it up and cleaned it - don't want it to get dirty.
Temperature makes a big difference and if the air is cool and a little moist - it's great! Couple that with a half full gas tank - you got it just right! Absolutely I have a few of those days every year Spring and Fall. Can't wait.....but I'm going driving this weekend when the streets dry out a bit cause I washed it up and cleaned it - don't want it to get dirty.
After your cars warmed up properly, I wouldn't see why running at colder temperatures would make your car run worse.
Well, have you ever run when it's really cold - you can get warmed up running all you want but it's harder to perform when it's either too hot or too cold - same with a car - at least that's my experience. Just doesn't feel as good, the parts just don't seem like they move with ease - that's all I can tell you - it's all by feel.
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