JDM / Japanese Cars

Pitfitter446 · Jun 17, 2021

Mspeedster
Other than the S2000 and Miata MX-5 both being open top cars, the two drive very differently, and I do not feel were direct competitors in the market. The Miata is probably the most fun you can have while driving slow, while the S2000 wants to be driven hard - IMHO.

My Honda comes alive at 6K rpm when the mx is out of puff? Had a run around the Scottish Borders today in the sun, not particularly fast but keeping average speed high, not so much fun on the Edinburgh by pass coming home sitting in slow moving traffic level with hgv exhausts, win most, loose some.

Mspeedster · Jun 17, 2021

Pitfitter446
My Honda comes alive at 6K rpm when the mx is out of puff? Had a run around the Scottish Borders today in the sun, not particularly fast but keeping average speed high, not so much fun on the Edinburgh by pass coming home sitting in slow moving traffic level with hgv exhausts, win most, loose some.

Not saying one is better than the other, they just have different personalities. I agree that the S2000 comes alive at a higher rev line, which is part of the fun. But that's why I felt the car needs to driven hard and I'd find myself running out of road when trying to approach its redline.

I've owned many cars that are much faster and track capable than the Miata MX-5, but most needed to be driven on a race track for the performance to be fully experienced. The Miata, while slower, was just a super fun car and very enjoyable for everyday driving.

Tag_ZA · Jun 17, 2021

Hondas do come alive after 6000rpm. I have a white Type R FN2. It's a naturally aspirated 2.0L revving to 8600rpm. It's a project car and I have since turbocharged it. The feeling of the vtec kick with the turbo kicking in is something else 🥰 I also run out of road quite quickly, but it's fun to drive in low and high revs!

kappa_md · Jun 21, 2021

TOYOTA & HONDA are truly showing their class @ top-tier motorsports this 2021!

Formula 1: Red Bull - Honda ::psy::

WEC / Le Mans: Toyota Gazoo Racing ::psy::

WRC: Toyota Gazoo Racing ::psy::

MotoGP: Repsol - Honda ::psy::

Toyota known for their bulletproof reliability & durability!
Honda known for their high revving & lightweight engines!

I’m very much happy to be loyal & part of both brands! ::rimshot::

Tag_ZA · Jun 21, 2021

kappa_md
TOYOTA & HONDA are truly showing their class @ top-tier motorsports this 2021!

Formula 1: Red Bull - Honda
WEC / Le Mans: Toyota Gazoo Racing
WRC: Toyota Gazoo Racing
MotoGP: Repsol - Honda

Toyota known for their bulletproof reliability & durability!
Honda known for their high revving & lightweight engines!

I’m very much happy to be loyal & part of both brands!

Great weekend for them both! 😎

kappa_md · Jun 23, 2021

30 years ago! 1991 24H of Le Mans Champion ::rimshot::

First Japanese Car to WIN @ Le Mans! ::psy::

Mazda 787B Rotary Power

Tag_ZA · Jun 24, 2021

Perfect day for a drive... Took the FN2 out to stretch its legs.

kappa_md · Jun 24, 2021

Tag_ZA
Perfect day for a drive... Took the FN2 out to stretch its legs.

Really nice view! 👍

kappa_md · Jun 27, 2021

TOYOTA! Still King of Safari Rally! ::rimshot::

Another 1&2!

kappa_md · Jun 27, 2021

Another spectacular WIN for TOYOTA WRC & HONDA F1 this weekend! ::psy::

kappa_md · Jun 27, 2021

Just occurred to me, and quite serendipitous to be honest! 😉
Red Bull Racing - Honda Team in Formula 1 ::psy::

Toyota Gazoo Racing in WRC + Red Bull Drivers ::psy::

kappa_md · Jul 16, 2021

Honda NSX + Red Bull F1 Driver Sergio Perez = ::rimshot::

Tag_ZA · Jul 16, 2021

Match made in heaven!! And he's wearing my jacket 😁 Hope he does well this weekend. P2!

Pitfitter446 · Jul 16, 2021

When I worked in Honda dealer I was the lucky sod who got sent to pick up/deliver a customers NSX, didn’t live too near so I got a decent drive regularly as Bob was perfectionist who got the car checked at any reason, nice guy, had some interesting chats.
No power steering and low speed tight manoeuvring wasn’t a joy, but I would have suffered that, definite licence loosing performance.
I believe there was a type R version made in very small numbers.