'98 Acura NSX-T
Mods (done, soon, later):
255/40ZR17 Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position rear tires Zanardi/Type S shocks, springs, and sway bars Axxis Ultimate brake pads Dali Racing front brake deflectors 90lbs removed (Odyssey 680 battery, removed spare tire, tools, and engine cover) lighter, higher-flowing exhaust
Racing Setup:
Carbotech Panther XP8 front brake pads 5Zigen FN01R-C 17x8 and 17x9 wheels (+43 / +35 offset) Toyo Proxes RA1 235/40-17 and 275/40-17 race tires

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What a great ride. Solid torque from practically idle rpm through the midrange, then VTEC changes the valve timing to bring out awesome top-end thrust. The mid-engine layout helps the car to rotate in turns, while good suspension dynamics keep the car pointed the right way. With its top removed, a scenic view and an awesome sounding exhaust can be enjoyed.

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NSX Type S suspension...

The car moves with the road now. On bad, buckled roads, there's a lot of motion felt. But its not sickening or dramatic; I never hit my head or burp bile, even on big bumps. The handling is MUCH better. The boat motion is gone, and the traction limit is a lot higher. After oversteer, the car snaps back much less than before. When I enter a turn with a quick turn of the wheel, instead the understeering, the front pogos a bit and keeps its grip. The half-inch drop is hard to notice (though I think its looks better), and I don't scrape any more than I used to.

Spring rate, (kg/mm) | (lb/in)	Front	Rear
Stock	3.5 | 196	4.0 | 224
Type S	6.5 | 363	5.0 | 279

Sway bar diameter (mm)	Front	Rear
Stock	17.3	17.5
Type S	18.3	19.1

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