Recent content by Sven

Bill: We "old guys" (I'm going on medicare this year) are a minority on this board. I bought my '91 as a retirement gift to myself- it was a great decision. Exercise, good nutrition and driving fast are surely the keys to holding off senility!

Congratulation Olde Guy. Are you really an old guy or are you just feeling old? The NSX will certainly change the latter.

A few months ago the check engine light dis-played on our Sidekick and the dealer fixed it by simply tightening up the gas cap. Apparently a loose cap triggers emissions related sensors. More recently on my NSX, the same fix worked when the check light came on for the first time since I have...

While waiting for some service on my wife's car, I checked out a new Cadillac CTS on display. It had chrome 22" wheels and tires with a sticker add-on price of just under $10,000! Is this a record (rip-off)?

I have a question related to this topic. I often frequent the M5 forum since my son has a new one. The posters there are very conservative about using anything but microfiber cloths when washing/drying their BMWs. The prevailing wisdom is that the paint on new cars is much poorer than in the...

'91 with 35,000

There have been lots of threads dealing with the OEM vs. aftermarket tires issue. Most posts seems to favor the OEM tires. But a basic question remains. Have OEM tires been improved during the past 12 (possible more) years since they were designed for first generation cars? If they haven't...

Embarrassed to say- none (although like most targets, if someone wants the cover they will take it).

I’ve noticed that the issue of parking an NSX has come up on the forum from time to time. I would like to share some tips on reducing the risk when parking a fine automobile. Feel free to add yours. 1. Consider the availability of safe parking before driving to any destination. I won’t take...

When all is said and done, THE LAW is still THE LAW: Cheap, fast, reliable- you can only have two. If it is fast and reliable, it's not cheap; if it is cheap and fast, it is not reliable; if it is cheap and reliable, it isn't fast.

"NSX is a pretty pricey car and kinda curious what it ook you guys to get it." I worked for 35 years. Now I get up, wipe down my NSX, drive over to Starbucks to shoot the breeze with other old farts, then head over to the golf course to work on my game. Hope you all will be as fortunate.

Where does the highly prized induction noise that is unique to the stock NSX come into play in this discussion? In my OEM setup, full throttle brings on, in no uncertain terms, a very loud, powerful,and sweet wail from the engine compartment. Do the exhause systems being discussed here drown...

So, who wants to tell the new owner that it's due a new timing belt and hoses?

I'm having trouble with the "magic gearbox" explanation (the one in which most NSX owners would like to change gear ratios!). If I recall correctly, the Corvette has more torque at 1800 rpms than the NSX has at peak, and it is very hard to believe that it has less rear wheel torque in any gear...

I’d like some help from you gearheads out there. Let’s start with a quote from a tuning book “When it comes to moving a car down the road, horsepower is useful in creating a maximum top speed. As the frictional loads of the machinery, the resistance of the road, and the drag of the wind all...