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Old 07-26-2016 | 03:38 PM
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http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...gt3-acura-nsx/
Old 07-26-2016 | 03:42 PM
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Old 07-26-2016 | 05:43 PM
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So I wonder if they learned anything?
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Originally Posted by bronson7
So I wonder if they learned anything?
No, they only copy things.
Old 07-26-2016 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ElectricChair
No, they only copy things.
You mean like having hybrid technology ready in F1 in 2008, 8 years before anyone else? That's a little harsh on a company as storied as Honda.
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Originally Posted by bronson7
So I wonder if they learned anything?
Yes. They need to start over.
Old 07-26-2016 | 07:12 PM
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Well Porsche did do the same thing with the GTR, there is a rumored pic with three GT3's and a GTR captioned "there's always and ugly one in the bunch" or something along those lines.
Old 07-26-2016 | 07:48 PM
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Hell yeah!

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Old 07-26-2016 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by bronson7
So I wonder if they learned anything?
A lot of manufacturers do this and Porsche does it as well. Some will even swap vehicles with each other. It can happen at multiple levels including engineering, product planning, and marketing.

As for the NSX, Honda says the GT3 is not the direct competitor. Of course, it is possible that they were evaluating the GT3 for a future NSX in early stage development.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Adair
You mean like having hybrid technology ready in F1 in 2008, 8 years before anyone else? That's a little harsh on a company as storied as Honda.
True. My apologies if I have hurt your feelings
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True. My apologies if I have hurt your feelings
All good friend, just felt a little sassy! Just a Honda fan as well as Porsche, especially fond of the original NSX...
Old 07-26-2016 | 09:41 PM
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Wonder if the engine held up....
Old 07-27-2016 | 12:10 AM
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New NSX.......great car.......4 years too late.
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Competitors will buy one of just about everything to evaluate.

This is typical fun and games between mouse clickers.
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I think the new NSX is a pretty cool car but cause it's so many years after the first one I feel like there's no soul to the new one. I just don't think I would replace any Porsches for it.


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