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I wouldn't be so sure about that. Yes, these pieces are most certianly functional aerodynamic aids. But that doesn't mean that this particular car can make very good use of those functional aerodynamic changes with the stock power and what may be a stock chassis. Which is why I inputted the "barring massive changes to the engine" qualifier as well as my earlier "depending on what they did to the engine" statement. The truth of the matter is that we don't know what they have done to the car other than the body kit, so I don't think it is unacceptable to say that these modifications may not turn the NSX into the fastest Japanese car ever.It's not "a bit much." Every piece on the car is completely justified. Sure, you might not like it, but 300hp is more than enough to require aerodynamic modifications.
But Honda hasn't built the NSX for 4 years now. So why are they allowed to still race it?In short though, yes, they do need to build the car. If they don't build a road going version then they can't use it.
By which I was referring to a single body part attached to this one:AzuremanFollowed by you later posts relating the NSX to a Pontiac Grand Prix or Ford Mustang.

Not this one:

I never said that anything on this Mugen was non-functional. What I did say was that I question the usefulness of a JGTC-style aerodynamics package on a street car with what could be stock power.
I also believe that the discussion over the NSX GT ended with you saying something along these lines:
"Road car it is silly, in a sense."
Except I was asking TheCracker something about JGTC regulations, specifically how the NSX is still eligible to compete in the series despite not being built for multiple years now. In essence, I was asking TheCracker to explain just how lax JGTC rules are in that regard. My question had nothing to do with the Mugen. You'll note that I once again asked this question to Perfect Balance in this post as well; and I'll explain that the only reason that I didn't word it that way before was because I knew other cars were raced in JGTC after they ended production as well.AzuremanThe BS I posted had to do with Mugen building the car, which was part of your question as to why they would build the car.
So I see you missed this bit here immediately after the bits you bolded:AzuremanThat whole sentence is awe and positive, aside from the first two thirds of it.
depending on what they did to the engine
In which I stated my reservations regarding how functional the increased aerodynamics are.
I also see you missed this post here:
Which explained the reasoning behind my reservations (ie. Functional aerodynamic modifications that the street car cannot use to any great effect).I never said anything else besides the scoop was tacked on. And I never said that the modifications didn't have a purpose. What I did say was that the modifications done to the NSX GT, regardless of the reasoning behind them, were silly. This:
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Technically had a purpose as well. Pretty much the same purpose in fact.
But the reasoning behind the modifications do little to change the fact that none of those over-the-top modifications add anything to the road version.
The Dodge Viper ACR is most certianly over the top. The Bugatti Veyron is ridiculous and over the top. Most Lamborghinis are ridiculous and over the top. Neither of those terms are particularly negative, and this NSX would be over the top regardless of the performance it may have. I do concede, however, that perhaps using "ridiculous" was a poor choice of words.AzuremanPlus the words "ridiculous" and "over the top" also sound positive after reading the rest of your posts in the thread.
Actually, no, my attitude is more along the lines of "Oh look, a Japanese take on the idea behind the Viper ACR. I hope it has enough power to make use of those mods effectively."AzuremanYour entire attitude is nothing but "Oh look, another Japanese rice box car with pointless aero mods."
The main squabble in this thread occurred because I made a joke about the NSX GT being a bit strong in its appearance, upon which you became irate and angry.AzuremanPlus you get irate and angry over just about anything.
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