NSX Steering

[Unregistered]

Hi again - I asked last about *** import pricing the other day.

I've now driven a 93 auto and like most of what I see/feel. The steering however is very low geared (I drove an ST220 to get there and the difference was most marked). I did sort of expect that though having read the reports. What did surprise me though was that the steering weight seemed to increase quite significantly as I applied lock when moving (ie reasonable corner at 30-50mph or even a roundabout at 20-30) - this was in the wet.

All tyres seem evenly worn and the rims are totally unmarked. Is this normal or something I need to check out please?

Thanks

Peter

[TheQuietOne]

Hi,

When I first drove my NSX (a 2000 3.2 manual coupe) back from the garage (I hadn't even test driven it before) it was the single most notable feature for me. I drove my Civic Type-R there which are renowned for their over assisted steering and drove back in the X what a difference! I was shocked by how heavy the steering felt when taking roundabouts etc t slower speeds.

I actually think now 2+ years later that despite having too slow a rack the weight of the steering is perfect on the PAS models for daily driving. I would say get a try in a second car for illustrative purposes, or find someone on here local and do it that way!

P.S. Where are you based - no, wait let me guess the south east?!

Happy hunting....:)

[forumadmin]

It's normal. The auto's have power steering. The effect of which decreases with speed. Also the NSX has a lot of castor, which loads up the suspension and steering as you turn.

[Unregistered]

That's good news.

SWMBO says the Boxster has to go and the NSX has to be "her" new baby.

Ummmmmm

If I do the deed I'll enrol officially if I may.

I love Worcesteshire - drove my first Ferrari in the Ford Dealer in Malvern. South East - used to be, now back to my roots in North Yorkshire.

Any members Harrogate/Ripon area?

[Unregistered]

Or even Worcestershire - too much Laphroaig to spell properly.

[TheSebringOne]

Hi & welcome, in addition to Forumadmin or Kevin's comments, the NSX has a speed sensitive system, it lightens at parking speed & weights up as speed increases, with the heaviest at motorway speeds. HTH :)

Bazza or Barry here is near York, so not that far away. He has one of two JDMs NA1 Type Rs in the country. Also NSXselby I think near Selby too?

[mutley]

Or even Worcestershire - too much Laphroaig to spell properly.

Ahh A good Whisky drinker, Laphroaig is in my top ten (I like most from Islay), anyhoo back on track, I can't really comment on PAS models as I have a 1991 non-pas. Yeah it can seem a little heavey especially when in tight parking spots with the turning circle of the titanic, but I wouldn't change it for day to day driving.

Jim

[Rob_Fenn]

If it's a power assisted car i don't know how anyone could call it heavy to be honest, it's quote progressive in my view. There is pretty much no asssitance at high speed though.

[Unregistered]

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[Rob_Fenn]

Still sounds strange to me to be honest though... i'd personally drive another car first to make sure it isn't that particular car.

I have never jumped into an NSX and thought... "this is a bit odd" and thought to question it.

I guess you could just be a weird though ;)