NFS - Realism ?

This game makes me want to rid myself of my real life NSX. Given the NSX is short on low-end power, but in NFS, it is lacking in high-end power as well. I can't outrun anything in the NSX. This is evident on head to heads with the Porsche. At least the NSX is more steady around the curves. The Porsche is tail-happy, as it would be. I can't even out-power the RX7. What gives ? EA, at least make the NSX superior around the curves as it should be! BTW, how do I simulate popping the clutch during startup. I'm always out-accelerated in 1st gear regardless of the car. Thanks and Happy motoring. ...Ritch.

Its the sweetest sounding car in the whole pack .. in my opinion. Taching it up, down shifting off throttle sounds the best with the NSX.. so I guess EA did a good job simulating the VTEC harmony. Funj -- Fun Jin Lim Network Systems Administrator Replacements Ltd. 91 300ZX TT - Wolf Stage II

Quoted text (18 lines)

>This game makes me want to rid myself of my real >life NSX. Given the NSX is short on low-end power, >but in NFS, it is lacking in high-end power as well. >I can't outrun anything in the NSX. >This is evident on head to heads with the Porsche. >At least the NSX is more steady around the curves. The >Porsche is tail-happy, as it would be. I can't even >out-power the RX7. What gives ? >EA, at least make the NSX superior around the curves as >it should be! >BTW, how do I simulate popping the clutch during startup. > I'm always out-accelerated in 1st gear regardless of > the car. >Thanks and Happy motoring. ...Ritch.

Like its says in the manual , that they use real data to constract exact physical model of each car. This only explains that NSX SUCKS in real life too. and for $80,000 its a waste of money. $80,000 you can by ZR1 or Porshe, that will eat your NSX on the track. The only good thing in NSX is the breaks, but i use them rarely in the game, i use downshifting to lower gear to slow down my car.

True but that's life. Most of the reviews, local and abroad says that the NSX do not spec well. But when you drive it, it will shine... The Porsche fishtails all over the track where all other cars stay true. In real life, a non-pro driver in the NSX should beat the non-pro driver in the 911. The 911 is competent only in the hands of an experienced 911 driver. Even the '95 models. And the ZR1, I've never even tried it and probably never will. It is not even technologically comparable. Like the Viper, it is a use of hp, torque and engine size to rumble one's heart. Happy Motoring. ...Ritch.

<<And the ZR1, I've never even tried it and probably never will. It is not even technologically comparable. Like the Viper, it is a use of hp, torque and engine size to rumble one's heart.>> Uhmm... just an observation: I realize that the ZR-1's LT-5 engine is 350cid, but it is quite a high-tech piece of machinery. Regardless of cubic inches, a 32 valve DOHC engine sounds quite "technologically comparable" to an NSX to me. Actually, it sounds perfect... cubic inches and technology together. Now, if the price factor wasn't such a problem... Nick :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: #6, #94 & #16 in the REAL quest for the Cup! Go Ford!!!

You call a car with a fuel injected 5.7 liter, 32 valve Lotus designed small block V-8, IndyCar/F1 design suspension, Delco ASR traction control, BOSCH ABS IIU, Goodyear Eagle GS-C ***, and a Delco/Bose Gold Series AM/FM Stereo with CD Player and Tape player with 200 watts of power and 6 bose speakers, for only $65,000, not even technologicly comparable?? Hmmm. Ok, if THAT doesn't get your heart pounding, wait until the '97s come out. :) -- ______________________________________________________________________________ I Love Cars, Auto Racing, And The Red Hot Chili Peppers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IndyCar: Go Penske Team! Al Unser Jr., Paul Tracy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NASCAR: Go Rusty Wallace and Jeff Gordon! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Red Hot Chili Peppers: Anthony Kiedis: Vocals Dave Navarro: Guitar Flea (Michael Balzary): Bass Chad Smith: Drums - I Hope Your Broken Wrist Heals Soon!

When the yellow lights come on, floor it in neutral. Then as soon as the green comes on pop it in first gear. You should get some wheel spin but this keeps the RPM's up and accelerates better. Try it and let me know if this helps! Mike Mortimer

Technology DOESN'T make a good driving experience. Try the ZR-1 or the Viper and then hop out and take to the road in a Renault Clio Williams or a Lancia Delta Integrale. Both MUCH smaller cars. The Clio is "only" a 2 litre engine, one QUARTER of the Viper ; "only" 150hp, again around one quarter of the viper and 0-60 time is 2 seconds slower but it is a FAR more rewarding car to drive. If you are the type of driver who judges "driving" by simply planting your right boot and allowing a huge engine and traction control gizmos to drive the car for you, the Viper is probably best for you. If on the other hand you quite like to drive the car yourself :) , either of these two smaller cars (and a host of others I could mention) are ultimately much more enjoyable driving machines than the Viper or ZR-1. Big engine and technological gizmos = American Technological gizmos and turbos = Japanese Give the car some soul, make it a rewarding experience to drive.

Actually, the technological advantages that I was referring to is not really quantifiable via mere descriptions. You would, however, know what I mean if you come out of a ZR1 and hop into an NSX. But then, you may disagree due to preferences. But you would at least agree that you are more drained driving a ZR1 or Viper with it's horrid handling through windy roads for a couple of hours than you would in an NSX. Of course, not reflected (reflectable?) in NFS. BTW, check the specs for the NSX. Word is that Honda is losing $ on every NSX it sells. Perhaps, reason for the price bump from $60k to $85k with hardly any change. Happy Motoring. Still waiting for the ultimate auto racing sim game Ritch.

Quoted text (8 lines)

>This game makes me want to rid myself of my real >life NSX. Given the NSX is short on low-end power, >but in NFS, it is lacking in high-end power as well. >I can't outrun anything in the NSX. >This is evident on head to heads with the Porsche. >At least the NSX is more steady around the curves. The >Porsche is tail-happy, as it would be. I can't even >out-power the RX7. What gives ?

Yes, the NSX seems extremely toned down in NFS; virtually useless. The handling is a bit more neutral than the others, but what happened to the TORQUE?? Sheesh! To pop the clutch, lay on the gas when the screen comes up. The engine will tach out, then pop it into 1st when it gives you the green. You'll lay a nice strip of ***. Keep racing! ===================================================== Free Fragging Available! -----------Slower Traffic Keep Right---------->>>>> =====================================================