Recent content by DeHaldaswerth

Chris, didn't see your post until I had posted mine. We seem to be on the same page :)

What an entertaining and thought provoking thread! First, thanks to Chris and SOS for the fantastic work they have performed on the car. Chris is a straight shooter and enthusiast of the first order, and it has been a pleasure working with him. Lots of cool projects going on at SOS right now...

I would highly recommend the KWs over the factory shocks. The ride simply feels more controlled and consistent when the pavement is less than perfect. Reminds me of my German cars; which is no surprise since the KWs are a product of German engineering. The ride is compliant but firm, and the car...

NSX is simply a smaller and more responsive package. There is a direct relationship between input and reaction that is so very different from the 458. Sure, 458 is a fantastic package, but I feel like I am driving the NSX, while the robotic 458 seems to be driving me. Also hate the F1...

Great posts. While I certainly approach any speed attempt with a huge amount of respect for the dangers involved, I also agree with the idea that a car like the NSX does not suddenly explode at high speed. In fact, the dangers of a speed run are often tires, wind, and driver error, all of which...

Holy mac! What a great looking car. My coupe was an 01, red with black roof. I'm telling ya, if I didn't already have two coupes, I'd be on this thing like a hen on a june bug. Isn't it interesting that a fella could buy five of these wonderful, incredible Coupes for the price of one Ferrari...

The tentative plan right now is to do a shakedown run (or runs) at the Mojave event in the spring. Because this is on a paved surface and because I am familiar with the environment, it will be a good place to test aero/power/braking/boost combinations. I am cautiously optimistic that we can hit...

I'll put up a full, glorious expose, including photos, when I have a few extra minutes. Drove it for three hours yesterday and I'm still in a good mood.

Here's a slightly less scary video. Yes, its yours truly :) - - - Updated - - - Certainly reassuring and very helpful. Having the autobahn to do testing on would be a luxury indeed. So far, all of my high speed endeavors in the NSX have be pretty drama free. However, 2 Hunert is a big...

Widebody horse is already out of the barn; the way I look at it, it adds to the challenge. The Salt Flat experience is all about trial, error and development. It's the Hot Rod ethic, and I'm looking forward to climbing that mountain. We have upped our horsepower target to 600, allowing for the...

Thanks for the encouragement guys. I will keep you posted as we proceed I would greatly appreciate if you would pm me any contact information you might have. I need all the aero advice I can get!

I went out to the Salt Flats in late summer and took a few pics. A favorite of the 458 :)

Used; but super clean. I'm really impressed with the quality of the wheels and also with how light they are.

Found a sweet set of my favorite wheels, Prodrive GC-07. 17/18. Offsets are +44, British Black. Tires: Star Specs, 215/40/17 Front, 255/35/18 Rear. Brakes are Stop Tech Trophies, courtesy of SOS. Lowered using KW V3 coilovers, also courtesy SOS. Net result is a reduction in unsprung weight and...

Thanks for the helpful information and observations. The fact that I will be running on salt certainly changes the dynamics of the attempt. As to gearing, another way to tinker with that element is to alter the diameter of the rear tires. The fine tuning of the aero, both over and under body...