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[Kevin]

So who from here has set a time on the Top Gear track, got it posted on Pistonheads, and not told anyone here?

1.45 something (Madras)

Care to fess up?

[Rob_Fenn]

My dad got 1,34.9, i got there a couple seconds later!

[Senninha]

Rob, where does that place your NSX on the TG laptimes board and more importantly, what other machinery have you beaten?

regards, Paul

[Kevin]

Somewhere on here I suppose;

http://www.topgear.com/content/tgonbbc2/laptimes/thestig/

As fast as a focus.

[simonprelude]

Same time as a Focus ST :(

Then again, it is against the stig :)

[Senninha]

Then again, it is against the stig :)

Given the Stig could only beat Rob by under 3 secs in the Type R, is a good time, well done Rob. And of course, your Dad was within a second :D

[DamianW]

Given the Stig could only beat Rob by under 3 secs in the Type R, is a good time, well done Rob. And of course, your Dad was within a second :D

The Type R time was in the pouring wet.

Sorry Rob...

[mutley]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww I'd love a go on the TopGear track!!


Jim

[Senninha]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww I'd love a go on the TopGear track!!


JimJim, talk to Plans motorsport about driver training and you will use the TG track

regards, Paul

[Kevin]

Just goes to show how much difference the driver makes. Being behind or overtaking a Lambo/Porsche etc on a track day means nothing about the car's performance.

3-6 secs, is a long time on a 1.30 lap. Just think 6 secs difference on a 10 lap race, would put someone a minute behind, and lapped in 15.

[Senninha]

The Type R time was in the pouring wet.

Sorry Rob...
I know it was wet but did you have to steal his glory so quickly? ;)

[mutley]

Jim, talk to Plans motorsport about driver training and you will use the TG track

regards, Paul


Cheers Paul, Once I'm settled in my new place I'll get right on it.

Jim

[Silver Surfer]

Type R came 55th place........rather disappointing considering the rave about the chassis etc. Bettered by TVRs, BMW, Cayman, Monaro and many more. I would accept defeat from the likes of lambos, Koenisegg, Zondas etc. What would our standard 'X' be positioned.

SS :( :( :( :(

[TheSebringOne]

A bit late on this subject, but was this when the hamster drove the type R & slated it, where he said honda was trying too hard by putting thinner glass & fish net gear stick gaitor to save weight and Honda should get on with it's replacement? Where the Stig did the lap in the pouring rain, think Jezza generally says a wet lap worth 4 to 6 seconds? Where would that push the Type R up the board? :rolleyes: As funny as the Hamster is, so if the Type R is about weight saving, what about the Porker GT3 or GT3RS !! Hypocrite & he drives a 997 Carrera Porker ! :mad:

[NSXGB]

Not that we could be accused of being biased on this site in any way, but if you watch the NSX-R lap it's done in the worst conditions of any wet lap, I think the Stig could have done it quicker in a canoe. I think 6-8 seconds off that would be closer.

[mutley]

Maybe we should all write into TopGear and demand a re run on a dry track..............

you never know, stranger things have happened!!


Jim

[Kevin]

The large part of the performance of the NSX-R is in the standard tyres it has. Now if those tyres were used on the Top Gear episode, they would of been hopeless in the wet. If it was dry and Honda or the current owner of the car doesn't have those tyres then the car's performance will suffer.

It's probably why the NSX-R always does so well in the BMI videos. In Japan it will be using its 'standard' tyre, which is a track tyre (RE070), while the other cars will most likely be using road tyres.

I don't know what the GT3 uses for its standard fit tyre, whether it is a track tyre or not. I know a lot of GT3 owners use Michelin Pilot Sport Cup.

[TheSebringOne]

Mutley I agree, shall we start a thread on maybe getting a petition and sending these to TG and see if Jezza and the team would re consider, they've have done so in the past with the Ascari KZ1, but that was in support of a British car !! We would also need to get hold of the current owners, which is a Honda garage I think as seen it on another thread, unless they are selling it on behalf of a private vendor, but it be good for the club and great exposure for Honda UK! Kill two birds with one stone ! :D

Kevin,the latest 997 generation of the GT3 does indeed use Michelin Pilot Cup, with a massive 305/30/19 on rears !! Imagine those on a X !! ;)

[mutley]

Exactly, got to be worth a try, what's the worst they can say, " How about NO ram it pie face"......... or words to that effect.

[Rob_Fenn]

I remember the feature when Richard Hammond drove it, i think it was more about him having his own story to tell which included as many superlatives as possible rather than testing the NSX-R. Too much of Clarkson had rubbed on him perhaps...

As for my TG time, Plans have their own leaderboard in their place... generally led by Elises and Exiges but there are also TVRs, Subarus etc. too. I haven't checked the board for a little while so i'm sure i've slipped down. I will have another go at some point as i only got a few laps in.

I would definetly recommend their coaching.

[Silver Surfer]

Rob, Can you take a photo of the board when you next there?

Just interested...

SS

[Rob_Fenn]

Will do...

Hopefully they will have a website at some point with the times on. They also own a Suzuki Liana!

[Rob_Fenn]

I found this on VX220.org.uk. Times taken from back in January.

1) Middlec (Westfield Mega Busa): 1:24.2
2) Duncan C (Dax Rush Hayabusa Turbo): 1:30.2 (w)
3) PCM (Scooby WRX Sti Type R) 1:36.5
4) Rezzie (Ferarri 360) 1:38.2 (f)
5) Sarnie (Nissan 350Z) 1:39.2
6) David T (Porsche Boxter) 1:40.7 (f)
7) Diceman (Noble M400) 1:41.9 (w)
8) Morgy (Atom 275) 1:45.0 (w)
9) Madras (Honda NSX 3.0) 1:45.6
10) StevenG (Supercharged Nissan 350Z) 1:46.7 (w)
11) Mini_ralf (Mini Cooper S) 1:50.2 (f)
12) Neil (Lancia Integrale Evo 2) 1:50.2
13) JP7152 (BMW E36 M3) 1:50.4
14) Spartacus (TVR Cerbera) 1:52.8 (w)

Some other times as of January...

Reasonablekeith_____Elise s1, Nitrons, 888s, Honda NA____________1.27.99
James T____________Exige S2 Cup 240, Ohlins, A048's____________1:29.8
Mick43_____________VX220 NA, Nitrons, 888s, 1144s, Stage1_______1:33.0
Henry B____________Exige S2 NA, Ohlins, A048's_________________1:34.2
Max F______________Elise S2 135R, standard, A048s_______________1:35.9
Dave______________VXT Regal Stage 2, Bridgestones______________1:38.0
Steve______________Exige 240R, Ohlins, A048s___________________1:38.2 (wet)
Srce_______________Elise S2 - Bog standard 118bhp + road tyres___ 1:38.6
Richyroff___________VX220 NA, Completely Standard______________ 1:39.4
Amoger____________VXT TMS Stage 1, Bridgestones_______________1:39.4
Vix________________VX220 NA, Nitrons, A048s, 1155s, Stage 2______1:40.2
NickH______________VXT Regal Stage 1__________________________1:42.1
ChazUwe___________VX220 NA Stage 2__________________________1:42.2 (damp)
Subaqua____________111R Standard____________________________1:43.0 (wet)

Video of fastest to date (still think this stands today)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8s8lftI-8g