Get yourselves along to this years Goodwood FoS... [Archive]

WhyOne?

19-03-2014, 01:50 PM

I didn't know that the NSX played such a prominent role in the inaugural FoS back in 1993....

....The NSX has a long-standing relationship with the Festival of Speed. In 1993, at the time of the first Festival, a fleet of 10 NSX were showcased at Goodwood. Launched in 1990, the original NSX was already known as a ground-breaking exotic car, delivering super performance and handling, without compromise in usability and ergonomics. Driven by UK journalists, the 10 NSX made a thrilling impression on visitors to the first Festival of Speed.

NSXGB

19-03-2014, 02:04 PM

Anyone here loaning their 2005 car?
Look forward to seeing it on the Friday.

WhyOne?

19-03-2014, 03:24 PM

Yep, something extra-exciting to look forward to this year.

I was planning to be there Fri-Sun, but I may now also pop along for a few hours on Thursday (Moving Motor Show day) to get an early look at the NSX.

NSX 2000

19-03-2014, 04:42 PM

From the Honda website with photos you can download.

http://newsroom.honda.co.uk/News/NSX-Prototype-set-for-debut-at-Goodwood-Festival-of-Speed-e3a.aspx

NZNick

19-03-2014, 11:44 PM

So this will be the first "public" drive of the new NSX? or just in the UK?

NZNick

20-03-2014, 01:36 AM

This should please you guys....

http://www.goodwood.co.uk/downloads/fos/2014/super-car-parking-list-2014.pdf

Senninha

20-03-2014, 06:02 AM

So this will be the first "public" drive of the new NSX? or just in the UK?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLdnrO__L84

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmJCaDuG1ho first truly public appearance ... sounds great!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zMnscvRAzk the racing version in public

And whilst looking I found this ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZrvbnh6JDw

WhyOne?

20-03-2014, 09:20 AM

So this will be the first "public" drive of the new NSX? or just in the UK?

A few of us availed ourselves of this facility last year.

Pretty exclusive company!

20-03-2014, 02:46 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLdnrO__L84

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmJCaDuG1ho first truly public appearance ... sounds great!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zMnscvRAzk the racing version in public

And whilst looking I found this ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZrvbnh6JDw

Paul aren't those the transverse V6 ones?

britlude

20-03-2014, 04:36 PM

This should please you guys....

http://www.goodwood.co.uk/downloads/fos/2014/super-car-parking-list-2014.pdf

oooo we don't have to park with the oiks!

havoc

20-03-2014, 09:28 PM

No, but if it's the same as last year you WILL have to pay a fair chunk for the privilege...

britlude

20-03-2014, 09:47 PM

£50 fri, £60 sat, £60 sun!

still, saves a walk! :)

WhyOne?

21-03-2014, 12:15 PM

Whilst it will be excellent to see the new NSX up and running, this should be absolutely spectacular:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113018

Senninha

21-03-2014, 08:09 PM

Whilst it will be excellent to see the new NSX up and running, this should be absolutely spectacular:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113018

he'll have job getting that spoiler through the chicane by the wall!!

nobby

21-03-2014, 09:13 PM

I'm planning to attend this year, hope to take the NSX over, and will likely park in the super car parking. Will be there for the fri and sat sessions probably and then head for ferry crossing on the Sunday. Hopefully get the chance to meet some of you ... Finally!

WhyOne?

21-03-2014, 09:28 PM

True, but Justin Law managed it (in great stye) in an XJR 8/9 built for Le Mans and I would argue a car built for Pikes Peak should be more suited for the Goodwood Hill.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWTs7B8qMVQ

Gregory Guilvert drove the T16 last year and threatened to be fastest until the final runs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH3Ciy0ja6A

Given suitable conditions, I have little doubt that in the hands of Loeb the car will be quicker than anything else up the hill this year. Whether he can eclipse 41.6secs will be interesting to see:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH3Ciy0ja6A

A word on the T16 wing....you might reasonably imagine this would have been a unique, carefully designed and honed item for the Pikes Peak car, but what they actually did was borrow a wing off one of my favourite Le Mans cars of all time, the Peugeot 905 EV:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd29mLQ931A

21-03-2014, 09:36 PM

So do we know if this would be the transverse V6 mule or the L one?

WhyOne?

24-03-2014, 08:59 PM

This could get interesting (and potentially messy at Molecomb!)....for the first time at Goodwood the supercars will be running against the clock:
http://www.goodwood.co.uk/festival-of-speed/news-and-coverage/articles/supercars-against-the-clock.aspx

As the NSX's appearance is referred to as a '...global launch...' I imagine that the the car will be pretty close to production spec?

25-03-2014, 07:51 AM

As the NSX's appearance is referred to as a '...global launch...' I imagine that the the car will be pretty close to production spec?

That would be the clue then! So far afaik they only had the T mules not the L mules.

Senninha

25-03-2014, 09:18 AM

Hi Ary,

So this is just my simple thinking, but I'm of the opinion that they are already running the longidutal prototypes. Here's my thinking ...

In the grey original it was displaying the split tailpipes tucked vertically against the out bumper edges ...

But for the running blue version that we saw and heard at the Honda Indy200 last year, the tailpipes are now centrally mounted that for me would suggest the LT layout ... which incidentally they announced shortly 'after' this first moving demo .... and as we know it sounded superb.

Anyway, its just my theory for now .... be interested to see where the tailpipes are come the summer ...

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQsoQup7PgFil45-gU4VC-57_NqyAEJlyQHVi-di3XeA_DzLSdzkBGIhxQ (http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/url?q=http://friendsmania.net/autos/tag/acura-nsx-sports-car-2013-2014-price-in-karachi/&sa=U&ei=X0kxU9CMF6rR7Abe6IHIDA&ved=0CJ0BEPUBMDg&sig2=Q0IUecqZaUjit0HLAMM-aQ&usg=AFQjCNELyuAAwtD0RFQCtkb2vn4NlZ8itg)

http://generalcars2015.com/wp-content/gallery/2015-acura-nsx/thumbs/thumbs_2015-acura-nsx-3.jpg

25-03-2014, 10:18 AM

Senninha

25-03-2014, 03:32 PM

Could well be Paul, but car makers can be so irrational when it comes to exhaust tailpipes placement! Think 918, Corvette and lotus/vx!

Would be nice if it was the L one! Gutted I will be working that weekend! I hope plenty of videos are taken!

Good point Ary, think 458 for irrational ... V8 into 3? Too much red wine at the design meeting me thinks ...

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQeZIHQ41P07LdiiZ_TFKTvDLbLge4iJ dygLMDDNueitRm4G5fzBwEKSuOM (http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/url?q=http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ferrari-458-italia-uses-kreissieg-exhaust-to-scream-f1-video-34052.html&sa=U&ei=v6AxU5z3J4mCzAOyu4D4Cg&ved=0CEEQ9QEwCg&sig2=xQBFxlDgccO5GdbpH5fJKg&usg=AFQjCNGVwdYNbin8AzGhzryzO0vhUzq66w)

britlude

25-03-2014, 04:34 PM

looking at the exhaust design, the centre exit is commoned to all cylinders and is used all the time,nice and quiet for in town. the outside pair are for each bank, and have a valve in the pipe, for the higher revving, free-er breathing loud moments! Audi R8 has similar exhaust valving to get round noise level guidelines!

26-03-2014, 09:43 AM

Jonathan,

That is true too! I think that the twin turbos will no doubt change the purity of the NSX sound. If only they did away with technology for one special edition. Semi racing small displacement NA V12 as it has perfect cylinder balance! Do away with electric motors and offer a real box! We got more chances of that than cheaper fuel!!!

britlude

26-03-2014, 04:56 PM

at least we know twin turbo v6's sound a whole lot better than a larger single turbo v6!

26-03-2014, 07:10 PM

at least we know twin turbo v6's sound a whole lot better than a larger single turbo v6!

Yes that farting dog abomination that f1 sounds like!!!

WhyOne?

20-05-2014, 09:19 AM

The New NSX could have its work cut-out in timed runs up the hill against this:
http://grrc.goodwood.com/festival-of-speed/latest/koenigsegg-goes-mega-fos-dynamic-debut#/0

WhyOne?

06-06-2014, 12:44 PM

They're going to need to order in a few more cases of Grey Goose.....
http://grrc.goodwood.com/festival-of-speed/latest/shell-bring-kimi-raikkonen-2014-goodwood-festival-speed#/0

Ewan

27-06-2014, 01:25 PM

Went along to the MMS yesterday, had a good look at the white prototype. I like it. Quite a bit, actually. Apart from the CF wheels (which I presume will be an option anyway).

Senninha

27-06-2014, 01:57 PM

Went along to the MMS yesterday, had a good look at the white prototype. I like it. Quite a bit, actually. Apart from the CF wheels (which I presume will be an option anyway).

this post is useless without photos!! ;)

Papalazarou

27-06-2014, 02:43 PM

Went along to the MMS yesterday, had a good look at the white prototype. I like it. Quite a bit, actually. Apart from the CF wheels (which I presume will be an option anyway).

Yeah, come on Ewan. Let's see it! After all the dissing I've given it. It'll make me laugh if I actually like it;-).

Ewan

27-06-2014, 02:46 PM

Yeah, I didn't bother taking any - though plenty of people did, so I'm sure they'll show up elsewhere. It looks to be the very same concept as this one
http://www.gtspirit.com/2014/03/20/honda-nsx-prototype-to-tackle-goodwood-festival-of-speed-hillclimb/

I was sticking my face right up to the intake and the like and I really like some of its details - like the flying buttresses, which I hadn't really noticed before in the pictures.

britlude

27-06-2014, 02:57 PM

going tomorrow but pics are already out there...

https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10511218_655900014496612_8641862224952215108_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/q73/s720x720/10432965_656567561096524_1382440850330989748_n.jpg

looks like the Honda's own red auto Nsx is there, and some old 'black facelift with red interior' tat has been shipped in ;)

i really do think they should have thought up a different acronym for it, as there is no NSX lineage, no reference to the original, much the same as the BMW mini is nothing to do with the original Mini......... just my opinion which carries no weight!

i take it Honda decided it didn't want to do the european dynamic debut??? rumours were 3 cars were coming, then just the one, and now no mention on the goodwood site of the NSX in the supercar demos... :(

WhyOne?

27-06-2014, 04:37 PM

No dynamic debut......apparently Japan said 'no' a few weeks ago :(

lotusolly

27-06-2014, 07:18 PM

Went along to the MMS yesterday, had a good look at the white prototype. I like it. Quite a bit, actually. Apart from the CF wheels (which I presume will be an option anyway).

Having seen the car in the flesh today I must admit, I like it too, although wasn't keen from the previously published pictures. Seems to be very well proportioned unlike an oversized GTR although the styling is more LFA functionality than 458 style.

The carbon elements on the wheels are not a structual part. They cover over the wheel nuts so have to be detachable from the wheel and appear to just be cosmetic.

Olly

Problem Child

27-06-2014, 07:36 PM

I gather there was a new Civic Type R there too. Lovely!!!!!

WhyOne?

27-06-2014, 08:01 PM

A few pictures, some featuring NSX's:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3843/14335127228_1a0a89f756_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nQKgU1)2R4C4218 (https://flic.kr/p/nQKgU1) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3870/14520639332_51d28ca122_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o895by)2R4C4229 (https://flic.kr/p/o895by) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2918/14520638222_eb3b4a86c6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o894Rq)2R4C4477 (https://flic.kr/p/o894Rq) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2911/14518371451_80a3560e7e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o7Ws2a)2R4C4554 (https://flic.kr/p/o7Ws2a) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

WhyOne?

27-06-2014, 08:02 PM

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3848/14335106020_bb422c15d9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nQKaAm)2R4C4528 (https://flic.kr/p/nQKaAm) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5473/14520273584_bbe2cfbe5c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o87csy)2R4C4607 (https://flic.kr/p/o87csy) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5510/14521748135_f7149daf5d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o8eKMR)2R4C4605 (https://flic.kr/p/o8eKMR) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

Jay Kay's LaFerrari...interesting colour choice and astonishing soundtrack!
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2907/14541880583_300eb4f607_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oa1Wt2)2R4C4480 (https://flic.kr/p/oa1Wt2) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

britlude

27-06-2014, 09:03 PM

A few pictures, some featuring NSX's:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3843/14335127228_1a0a89f756_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nQKgU1)

Paul's car certainly wasn't that clean last time i saw it......

Senna88

27-06-2014, 10:51 PM

WhyOne?

28-06-2014, 07:33 PM

A few more from today....

Chris Hoy, good on a bike, less so in a car:
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2903/14341851519_a8c939384d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nRkJN4)2R4C4956 (https://flic.kr/p/nRkJN4) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

Carried way, way too much speed into the corner and just understeered to the scene of the accident:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5588/14526990334_890b718938_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o8GC7A)2R4C4959 (https://flic.kr/p/o8GC7A) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

This was never going to end well either:
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2898/14341868988_d89756102f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nRkPZf)2R4C4874 (https://flic.kr/p/nRkPZf) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

Emmo
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2898/14341863998_72ccdd384b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nRkNvd)2R4C4992 (https://flic.kr/p/nRkNvd) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

WhyOne?

28-06-2014, 07:34 PM

JYS:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5074/14341840849_90025ed86e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nRkFC6)2R4C4804 (https://flic.kr/p/nRkFC6) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

Saw this very car win at Le Mans in 1988:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5536/14525060471_4e0bd26962_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o8wJr6)2R4C4790 (https://flic.kr/p/o8wJr6) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

'Spider' from the 1920's was tremendous:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3840/14525061981_b094a6f60d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o8wJT8)2R4C4732 (https://flic.kr/p/o8wJT8) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

Another oldie but goodie:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3908/14505345406_19c56d4461_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o6MFQb)2R4C4705 (https://flic.kr/p/o6MFQb) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

WhyOne?

28-06-2014, 07:37 PM

Johnny Herbert got a go in last years Merc:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3911/14341885940_dfd9817ac0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nRkV2w)2R4C4978 (https://flic.kr/p/nRkV2w) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3882/14341797800_84727228bb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nRksPS)2R4C5008 (https://flic.kr/p/nRksPS) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

Senninha

28-06-2014, 08:24 PM

A few pictures, some featuring NSX's:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3843/14335127228_1a0a89f756_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nQKgU1)2R4C4218 (https://flic.kr/p/nQKgU1) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

You refurbed the alloys or fitted your 'spare' new ones ... they look astonishingly clean your man!!

What's behind the curtain in the centre stage box please?

britlude

28-06-2014, 09:41 PM

inside the box was 4 remote control terminals to control 4 radio control cars with cameras fitted that ran around a track on the stand... no, i've no idea why either......

i'll post up pics tomorrow...

if you are there tell the honda munchkins you came in an NSX, you get drinks upstairs :)

(and AA are giving away bottled water and nibbles so saves a packet too ;) )

Sudesh

28-06-2014, 10:06 PM

Old NSX looks better than the new one in that photo. But at the price they are talking about, seems like the 90s all over again. Rather spend the money on a used Lambo, Ferrari.

britlude

28-06-2014, 10:53 PM

seemed an odd choice that facelift was up front, concept/model NSX and civic concept to the sides and the Na1 and civic almost hidden at the back!

NZNick

29-06-2014, 01:32 AM

That green Ferrari seems to have very small front wheels and very big back wheels - much more of a contrast than the NA1 set ups... Anyone know why?

britlude

29-06-2014, 08:39 AM

Carried way, way too much speed into the corner and just understeered to the scene of the accident:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5588/14526990334_890b718938_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o8GC7A)2R4C4959 (https://flic.kr/p/o8GC7A) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

On the friday a white Alfa 4C went off at the same place, managed to go thru 2 lines on bales....

Chris managed to go thru 4!!!!

WhyOne?

29-06-2014, 08:52 PM

A few from Sunday.

Very Japanese....1974 Maki F101A
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2909/14557117343_128aaba52d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/obn2PM)2R4C5164 (https://flic.kr/p/obn2PM) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

JPS's
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5593/14350538777_17edd682fc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nS7gdn)2R4C5160 (https://flic.kr/p/nS7gdn) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

Porsche 917/30 and (I think) Chichester cathedral
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5509/14350569157_d366ef458e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nS7qfa)2R4C5096 (https://flic.kr/p/nS7qfa) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

1:one
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5558/14535510924_2ca63cd981_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o9shZj)2R4C5145 (https://flic.kr/p/o9shZj) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

WhyOne?

29-06-2014, 08:53 PM

F1 has put on weight (and grown) - The Kimster chasing John Surtees
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3852/14350415428_2a891abb6c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nS6CxE)2R4C5179 (https://flic.kr/p/nS6CxE) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

2014 Le Mans Winner
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3909/14535541784_33d1fe765c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o9ssao)2R4C5087 (https://flic.kr/p/o9ssao) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

Endurance racer from a more interesting age
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2900/14536052352_3f4734927a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o9v4Wh)2R4C5091 (https://flic.kr/p/o9v4Wh) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

80 years young
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3855/14535500704_1c5767db1b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o9seX7)2R4C5184 (https://flic.kr/p/o9seX7) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

WhyOne?

29-06-2014, 08:53 PM

It's a Sin....
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2933/14537011765_5d40efd592_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o9zZ8T)2R4C5123 (https://flic.kr/p/o9zZ8T) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5595/14350439708_a65c3ae07d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nS6KLh)2R4C5125 (https://flic.kr/p/nS6KLh) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3868/14350399549_3d4ebb1e9c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nS6xPT)2R4C5126 (https://flic.kr/p/nS6xPT) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2917/14533627511_9bc7d31396_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o9hD7F)2R4C5128 (https://flic.kr/p/o9hD7F) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

WhyOne?

29-06-2014, 08:54 PM

Hot brakes and straw.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3908/14557129333_599688a3b3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/obn6ov)2R4C5131 (https://flic.kr/p/obn6ov) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3849/14513882836_8fd25f7679_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o7xrHf)2R4C5142 (https://flic.kr/p/o7xrHf) by Whyone (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

britlude

29-06-2014, 08:55 PM

... a slight technical ****-up.....

... marshal was quick with the red flag too

NSXGB

29-06-2014, 09:02 PM

....didn't let Chris Hoy loose again??

Ewan

29-06-2014, 09:47 PM

Had another wander around the car today - it feels like it's really wide compared to the older NSXs but isn't that the norm now?
The Porsche 918 is too wide to fit through a 6'6" gap. The 458 would have an inch either side not including mirrors. It's madness.

Nevertheless, what about this...

12225

Silver Surfer

29-06-2014, 11:24 PM