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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    I know where you're getting at but have you driven an NSX hard? I've pushed them enough to step them out in turns and I think it could benefit from a couple extra inches.

    1990-2005 NSX wheel base is 99.6 inches:

    Carrera GT 107.5
    Nissan R390 107.1
    Saleen S7 106.3
    Ferrari Enzo 104.3
    Bugatti EB110 100.5 in

    Plus with wider bodywork comes wider wheels and a wider stance, not saying that offsets any added length but will help.
    Just comparing the wheelbase numbers from those cars is the tip of the iceberg in this discussion. At a minimum you have to look at the suspension pickup points and how the wheel travels, the spindle points in the front and rear, etc, etc, etc.

    If you are comparing wheelbases then compare the width as well. The relationship between wheelbase and width will tell you a lot. Not the width of the car, the width between the front wheel mounting surfaces and rear wheel mounting surfaces.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Batlground
    Just comparing the wheelbase numbers from those cars is the tip of the iceberg in this discussion. At a minimum you have to look at the suspension pickup points and how the wheel travels, the spindle points in the front and rear, etc, etc, etc.

    If you are comparing wheelbases then compare the width as well. The relationship between wheelbase and width will tell you a lot. Not the width of the car, the width between the front wheel mounting surfaces and rear wheel mounting surfaces.
    The rear suspension is 100% different than the NSX, tube frame with in-board suspension vs. a conventional unibody with double-wishbone suspension.

    The original track of the NSX is 60.6 inches and the width is 71.3 inches. The width of the Superlite Coupe is 74" and I'm still trying to determine the track width of the rear tires. I just know it comes fitted with a 13" wheel in the rear lol! The 91-2001 NSX came with a 215 rear tire mounted on a 8" wheel (91-93) and a 8.5" (94-01). Most likely will be going from a 215 to a 315 rear tire. :boobies:

    Keep it coming, I like constructive criticism. Especially from people that know what they are talking about.

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