They kinda do. It's called UA-cam Rewind, the problem, much like the hollywood counterpart, is that they just picked random channels based on politics instead of merit.
Words do not do justice. I will simply say that this is peak automotive journalism. You showed their passion and enthusiasm. Thank you for making this all possible.
Been waiting SO LONG for this one. Yet another reason to continue owning, modifying, and driving my 91. Thank you to everyone involved in this project!
the best idea you had is to keep your NSX. the highlight of my driving so far was my families 2000 NSX we had in the early 00's. Cool Dad got Volks, 9lb ARC titanium exhaust, Dali racing parts, etc. Best car Ive even driven.
Legendary. This has value so far beyond entertainment. It's a lesson in perserverance, compromise, and how the marketing department fucks up everything.
What a tribute to one of the best cars of it's generation. I still remember one of my friends pulling into our high school parking lot in a red NSX and it just blew my mind. What a beautiful car and equally beautiful video. I hope Honda will continue to stick to their mission which is to build elite driver focused cars that lasts.
Really? Virtually no driving impressions/comparisons to the current model etc. This is the worst Savaggeeese video I've seen. And this is my favorite channel and has been for years.
@@misternordberg3675 Count me as one of those "sycophants." I don't care how deeply uncool you get your rocks off by claiming I am. I admire this work. I can't say the same for your "mine's bigger" posturing. You have no idea, and no interest, in how much harder it is to research and create a work than to insult it.
Fascinating to hear the original engineers discuss what went into developing the vehicle, particularly the trade-offs they made and what they might have done differently.
This documentary will stand the test of time, just like the NSX will. In 30 years, all this knowledge and experience will not be able to be immortalized in the same way. Thank you for capturing these first-hand accounts for all future generations to enjoy. P.S. I donated $20.99, then noticed I could leave a comment and thought fuck it, I’ll just do it again ! You guys deserve so much more for what you’ve brought us, I hope more here will follow suit.
I can't say enough how much I appreciate that you guys highlight and showcase the true heroes in our crazy hobby - all of the smart and talented engineers and designers, who often work for peanuts while the sales people and bean counters and MBAs, make all the money and drive these amazing manufacturers into the ground
THANK YOU for sitting down with all these engineers while we still have them. This documentary will be their continuing legacy. Simply an awesome effort here.
I owned an '06 S2000 and a '00 NSX. The joke I tell about the difference between these cars is that the NSX is all the torque you wish the S2000 had for 4 times the price. In all other ways they were so similar, you could really tell that they came from the same place and from the same people. Visibility, shifter feel, steering feel in both were excellent. It was a beautiful car, a real treat to drive every time. I'm so fortunate to have had the opportunity to own and be the caretaker of one.
Thank you for the subtitles and not dubbing a translation. You can really hear the passion and intelligence from the Japanese speakers in the tone of their voices
The geese is savage with this one... I think this just became THE definitive documentary of the NSX. If it has not been done before, it may not be done again, not quite in this culmination, in this completeness, raw and honest. Thank you. ❤
95-05 will always be the pinnacle of (analog) automotive excellence, IMO. My love for automobiles was established in this era and my garage will always house a car from this period to have those weekend drives that take me and my heart back to days of yore. NSX, S2000, Prelude, Integra/RSX are Honda’s Crown Jewels. Excellent job covering a quintessential vehicle of automotive history and excellence.
I own a NSX-T and had a s2000…and always wondered why s2000 never had any cowl shake but my T does no matter the additional braces. Hearing the ideas of steel A piller and that T was a compromised design made so much sense listening to the engineers. So much regret in their voice too. And I can sense those guys are perfectionists. Thanks for the video.
I’ve owned a few NSX-T’s over the years and also found this part interesting. The coupe always felt like a sharp instrument. The T was like a slightly blunt pencil. The feedback through the steering was frustrating and distracting. On a bumpy road, you could actually see the wheel move. I guess the long flexible A-pillar caused some of this reverberation. I’d wondered whether a T-top (MR2) design might have worked better. However, on a smooth road it was great with the roof off, open top motoring is something special. Strangely, I prefer the EPS on the later cars. You lose some feel, but it irons out some of the road feedback which I like. It’s also a lot less physical on hairpins and low speed corners.
I think he has also said this about the S2000. at the Honda Homecoming in Torrance. He said something along the line - treat your S2000 good it's at special gift
Thanks for this video. The NSX deserves a video like this. I was happy to see a brief glimpse of me and my car in the group shot from the Atlanta NSXPO near the end!
It's amazing when people who are really really good at their job put their heart and soul into a passion project like this. Oh, and the Honda engineers did pretty good too.
This is what passion translates to, literally . Hats off to you guys, not that I am surprised of the quality of your video after having followed your work for a long time, but for raising the bar with every video you put together
Thanks for making this, it's clear how much this meant to the engineers you interviewed and I'm sure they're glad there's someone like you than can pull this all together. With respect to everyone else doing this, I think only you guys could do this.
Just remembering how dominant the Big H was at engineering from the late 80’s until 2000 makes me nostalgic. The amount of performance per dollar, and engineering per dollar, was simply astronomical. Something as simple as a 4 cylinder Accord drove and handled as well as a contemporary BMW, Audi or Mercedes.. We had the Germans in my family and other family members had (still have) Honda. Drove them back to back. Honda held itself up masterful,y.
100 percent agree. I always thought Honda is a stand out company from Japan that always had cars that perform and have characteristics that feel similar to German vehicles. They are different still but Honda has a special quality to the way that most of their cars feel while driving. They engineer that feeling into the cars.
To those who bash the 2nd-gen NSX, please watch this video. Even though this documentary focuses on the 1st-gen's development, it is evident that the philosophy of the NSX still permeated the development of the 2nd-gen one. You had an engineer that was involved from 1st-gen NSX, to S2000, ending with the 2nd-gen NSX, and the engineers themselves said that the NSX was a product of the times. The 1st one was a product of a desire within Honda to solve a problem in the supercar world: supercars required sacrifices for you to enjoy them. The 2nd one was a template for the medium-term future of the supercar: electrification. The 1st one surely brought us Ferraris that are livable, and the R8. The 2nd one brought us the Artura, the 296, and the upcoming 992.2 Hybrid. The engineers even said that the SH-AWD of the 2nd gen was inspired by the learnings of the 1st-gen NSX's driving characteristics. NSX is a trendsetter. Yes, the handling of the 1st-gen was brilliant and the electronics may have dampened the 2nd-gen's driving dynamics. But people may seem to forget that NSX was also a technological showpiece for Honda and their vision of what the future of sportscars and supercars could be. Kudos to savagegeese for creating a documentary that not only shows appreciation for the 1st-gen NSX, but also showing what the letters N, S, and X truly mean, straight from its creators!
fair point about the 2nd gen NSX... I just really wish it had come with a manual, if nothing else. Though I dream that they made a simpler (and lighter) trim with just RWD and no hybrid systems/motors too (the race car version was like that). But I'm not against most of that tech per se, I just think (like the engineers mentioned about having to rebalance the electronic aids to get the same feel back) it would have benefitted from a better balance back in the direction of driver connectedness. (Not like I'll ever own one or probably ever drive one anyway though.)
As an artist and car enthusiast, this channel is amazing! As cars go, the NSX is always at the top of my list…no interference to the driving experience! I have a 10th gen Civic SI, and it always makes me smile when I drive it! But, I still want an NSX!
Thank you so much for this special. As a car lover and Honda fan it is pure gold. Watching all those engeneers involved in the NSX making is a worth watching, unique and edifying testimony. Again, thank you, Savagegeese for this high level content.
What an epic astention to detail. What an background story. Hearing the engineers talk about their regrets was so refreshing and only something SG could film amd convey so well. Cheer team, this is something i had to go home to watch on the big screen to give it its just due. Yall keep stepping up the game. I dont know how, but you do. Keep it up. You have a fan for life. A fan with a PhD in engineering, btw, who loves seen how well you balance technical with passion. Engineering with emotion. Epic work.
Incredible job, guys. Loved seeing how much passion the engineers had for the car. It's obvious why Honda has made some of the best cars ever. Deep-thinking, passionate engineers.
Incredible. Thanks for making this immortal ode to the NSX. Love to see all the legends interviewed. Uehara is something else. Can't wait for the S2000 edition. 😉
Props to the Honda engineers and test drivers for putting all this effort into building an awesome halo car that provided the perfect blend of driver feedback/involvement and usability! It was also pretty awesome to see Gan-san in some of the pictures! Top notch documentary guys keep them coming.
It’s crazy to me how this channel don’t have 1 million subscribers. You guys need to start showing some more respect this is literally the best car Channel on UA-cam ☝️
It almost feels like the inspiration of those engineers rubbed off on you when making this incredible documentary. Thanks for giving us the gift of their thoughts and actions. It's truly one of the greatest automobiles ever made and this is truly one of the greatest UA-cam pieces ever created. 👍👍👍
What a video, deserves to be on Netlfix! Still haven’t finished, but wanted to say how nice to see how much thought and time went into developing the car. People used to focus on so many engineering aspects of a car, and even taking driver input and so forth. Feel like cars now are just about tossing in a wide screen monitor and as much tech as possible. Everything seems “computer” generated, loses the human touch..
Mr. Goose, I applaud to you. A true masterpiece of video about a masterpiece of a a car. For me personally the best and most complete documentation about the NSX so far. Thank you for your awesome work! Many greets from Germany
It was so fascinating learning in depth about the development process behind what for many has become a grail and in my opinion the biggest showcase of the brilliance of the engineers behind my favorite cars on the road (84-00 Hondas and Acuras). I never thought I'd get to see or hear from the brilliant people behind these amazing machines and their stories. Funny enough I just watched the Jason Cammissa revelations on the Gen 1 NSX last night and seeing this today was surreal. I truly appreciate Savagegeese for this amazing exploration.
Of all the videos you’ve produced, this is by far my favorite. This was my poster brought to life. Thank you doesn’t cover it, but all I can do is say thank you.
Yes!! Ive been waiting for this for ages, ever since you said a NSX documentary was coming. Getting to hear all this DIRECTLY from the japanese engineers, so damn cool Also Horiuchi's talk at 15:36 about aluminium materials science was so interesting. Plus he looked so happy to be able to talk about it :D
Thank you for capturing and allowing these OUTSTANDING creators to describe much of why I love Honda so much. I sold parts at 2 Honda dealers when I was young and knew little about cars. I love automobiles and have learned so much about them. These men define why I love Honda/Acura so much. Honda being #1 in Formula 1 in partnership with Red Bull is INSPIRING
I can't even imagine the number of man hours that were poured into this labor of love. And I really appreciate you getting some actual sentimentality from the original design team, as they looked back fondly on what was accomplished. For decades, it seemed that Honda barely acknowledged their own company's successes, as evidenced by the original Honda museum being buried underneath the bowling alley at the Suzuka Hotel for no one to see.
The amount of appreciation and respect for the people telling their engineering stories thas has gone into this video is mind-boggling. I don't think there are many (any?) other car channels that could take on a task like this and execute it in a manner this respectful and appreciative. I don't think channels like any of the canadians (Straight Pipes, Throttle House) or any of the amooooricans (Doug or Gears and Gasoline or any other US-based channels, no matter how much they might value the JDM scene) have it in them to carry out such vidoes with - yes, for the third time - the necessary respect and appreciation (no idea how else to call them). Also - not many other channels could make a Nissan Murano (or whatever that thing was called) Sport Cabrio SUV video at that level - which was also brilliant - but for totally different reasons. Keep up the work, the number of subscribers seems un-representative of the quality level. Respect and appreciation (jesus.. for the fourth time) from Latvia.
That last line does a perfect job of summing up. Take care of your NSX, and it will take care of you. Exactly.. Try to find any other car, approaching 35 years old, that hasn't been "restored", in order to still be usable everyday. The most "restoration" mine has had, has been soap & water, period.
Saw Jack’s ig post about the performance of this vid vs the new Camry “preview” vid, so I’m back for my second time through on this’n. The big projects like this, the Miata series, the CRX video, the technical breakdowns of different Porsche models, etc. are why I stay subscribed to Savagegeese and why I get excited every time I see a new vid.
Thanks guys for your commitment and passion to make a historical recording in time with the Japanese NSX engineers. They are truly wonderful passion engineers.
I believe the Acura (Honda) NSX is one of the most important sports cars ever made, certainly of the 1990’s. The most striking sports cars of the 1990’s are the NSX, the Dodge Viper and the Porsche 993. It is the NSX that forced Ferrari back to the drawing board to develop the sublime 360 Modena, but the NSX showed what a sports car could be, easy to live with, reliable, fast and beautiful. I know plenty of cars even from the era are quicker, but I don’t think any matched the overall balance of the NSX and the design of the NSX looks modern even today. I like the 2nd generation NSX. I’m a bit sorry that Honda didn’t build a lighter, simpler NSX with a V-6 and a manual absent the complex hybrid system. Still, I think the 2nd generation NSX is underrated and history will recognize it for the great sports car that it is. In an alternate universe, I imagine an NSX that sold well, that evolved through multiple generations to exist today and into the future as the Japanese 911, perfection of balance in a sports car with a Japanese design language and personality. Well it wasn’t meant to be… still I love this video. Thank you for creating the definitive documentary on a car as important and beautiful as any Ferrari. This car, the 993/911, a manual V-8 Audi R8 and the Mercedes AMG SLS remain my hero cars, any or all of which I’d love to drive and preserve in my garage.
Truly exceptional work done by those pioneering engineers at Honda back in the day when money was no object. Even though the cost of producing such an amazing documentary will most likely never break even, I'm still so thankful that the 2 man crew that is SavageGeese made it happen anyway out of pure passion for automotive journalism and the respect for historically significant cars such as the NSX.
I dream of a reality that in the later 2000's Honda developed a direct successor to the NSX and the S2000. I desperately want to see an evolution of the 2005 NSX. Ultra clean design, updated materials for the chassis and body to reduce weight while increasing rigidity. Then a 3.5L DOHC VTEC V6 paired with a 6 speed manual that doesn't adhere to the gentlemen's agreement of 280hp. A 3.5L would have likely been tuned to 100hp per liter so about 350hp and 250lbft. Then for the generation after that in around 2015, just implement a mild hybrid setup while keeping the NA V6 revving to 8000rpm and the 6 speed manual. My dream for the S2000 was for it to be updated to an S3000 using a 3 liter version of the NSX motor with 300hp. The 60 degree design of most Honda motors would mean it would fit almost better than the 4 cylinder in the front of an updated S2000 chassis. A guy can dream right?
Just FYI, the C series engines (Inspire, Saber, Legend, NSX) are 90° V6s, so the packaging would be a colossal issue in the S2000 engine bay. Honda NA/HPD did modify a few S2000s with the J series V6 (60°), though, so that can and has been done.
Thanks! Efforts like this deserve a little extra on-top. No shade at the other car youtubers out there, but I really miss episodes of cars and general engineering stuff that are more "Documentary" versus a review and impressions video. This is truly an ode to the passion of the staff and the first accessible comfy super car ever built. And the documentation thrown up on the screen of this car is just great, I kept pausing the videos to take a while an analyze what was being shown. This is the stuff I would tune-in to Discovery when I was a teenager in the 90's to watch, I'm glad there are others that still carry this torch today. Long time fan, and I loved the other documentaries you guys made, like the MX-5 Miata one.
Thank you for this fantastic movie full of interesting details! ❤ I've always been an NSX supporter to the point of defending it "religiously" against the competition, against Ferrari, the pride of my own country. But the facts are facts and the NSX was simply a way more advanced and better car than anything else on the market at the time. NSX FTW FOREVER 💪💯
Instant like and comment. SO happy you guys were able to complete this... what an absolute landmark of a documentary. Long live the JDM legends. Thoughtful comments aside, When are we going to see the clash of JDM GOAT's at Autobahn? I am of course speaking of the NSX vs the Murano CrossCabrio... :)
A work of art--the car and this documentary. Now, you MUST promise you will never do a documentary on the 2nd gen NSX. We must all forget that abomination ever happened.
Please tell me you did an S2000 piece after getting a hold of Uehara San. This video is amazing as is. But if you've managed to do a back to back with him about the S2000 witj all the amazing quality of this video, it's going to break the internet. No doubt about that!
I haven't watched this video yet. I cannot watch this passively or with other things on my mind. I need to watch this video when I have the time to fully immerse myself in the content. 2 mins in and I'm getting teary that I get to see the legendary Shigeru Uehara speak - This man is responsible for making the best Honda cars that all we come to love. Fabulous. Thank you SavageGeese!
Mark and Jack once again you prove you guys are the best in youtube and I will always be a top tier supporter on Patreon!!!!!! Another masterpiece, Thank you once again for documenting and giving us the in depth history on the cars we loved growing up. I was born in 1983 and in the early 90's I remember seeing these at the Acura dealer with my Father and I thought it was from another planet. Timeless design, still look amazing and unique. So well put together and the details fully thought out. The Japanese really make great cars, the passion shows . I love my big American cars, but always have a couple Japanese cars in my fleet. Thanks again guys, These are amazing video, and are really great. Your documenting car History for all of us. Great Job, Rich from PA
Amazing work! It was both touching and entertaining to learn the story and some of the people behind NSX. I hope that you will continue to produce this sort of videos for many years to come. Chapeau!
I have a 1993 that I bought back in 2007 from my buddy for $24k with 30k miles on it. At the time I had a twin turbo RX7 making 430`rwhp so I was pretty happy and not in the market for another project. The NSX build quality is higher than the RX7 and most other cars, but that VTEC engine had this linear power band that I loathed (I also have a 2005 GTO with a Maggie blower making 550rwhp) compared to my other 2 cars. Now that I built the engine and installed a SOS SC Kenne Belle 2.1, the NSX makes 500rwhp (13psi with E85) and 350rwtq and I love it. It's the HP and TQ that felt totally appropriate for the NSX. Glad I never sold the NSX. Will be waiting for the other 2 models of the C8 with the flat plane crank engines to add to the stable to park next to the NSX.
This was a masterclass in engineering and automotive history. Years of an engineering, design, and economics curriculum encapsulated into an visually stunning documentary. Thank you both, your guests, and your team for this masterpiece!
THANK YOU. Thank you for making this film. This film will serve as a piece of history for future generations on why the nsx is so special and the philosophy for what it means to honda and the car community
UA-cam needs to have an Academy Awards. This film would surely win one.
They kinda do. It's called UA-cam Rewind, the problem, much like the hollywood counterpart, is that they just picked random channels based on politics instead of merit.
@@squidikkaUA-cam Rewind seems like its very rare to be found nowadays.
Oh my god, an hour and 10 minutes? UA-cam doesn't deserve this level of content.
This should be on Netflix
At least YT is able to store/disperse this caliber of content. TikTok on the other hand 🙄.
@@davidd7175yep. And also replacing F1 Drive to Survive.
Accurate
Words do not do justice. I will simply say that this is peak automotive journalism. You showed their passion and enthusiasm. Thank you for making this all possible.
Watching the intro I quickly realized this deserved to be watched at home on the big screen, not in the background at work.
That and you’d have to read the subtitles 😂
Had that same realisation and had to stop for later...
100%
NSX, MR2, TRUENO, R34GTR.... Man these JDM cars are still legendary even till this day.😢
Been waiting SO LONG for this one. Yet another reason to continue owning, modifying, and driving my 91. Thank you to everyone involved in this project!
I enjoyed your latest NSX video as well!
Imagine if you decided go a different path with your NSX, @Zygrene
@@web would have been a path filled with regret
Your videos were a huge help in making the decision to buy my 91. Glad you kept your car!
the best idea you had is to keep your NSX. the highlight of my driving so far was my families 2000 NSX we had in the early 00's. Cool Dad got Volks, 9lb ARC titanium exhaust, Dali racing parts, etc. Best car Ive even driven.
Another golden egg from the geese this fine Friday morning🪿🥚
I've never done this before. I felt things and desperately need this to be the bar. Phenomenal work, Mark. Truly a feat.
Legendary. This has value so far beyond entertainment. It's a lesson in perserverance, compromise, and how the marketing department fucks up everything.
What a tribute to one of the best cars of it's generation. I still remember one of my friends pulling into our high school parking lot in a red NSX and it just blew my mind. What a beautiful car and equally beautiful video. I hope Honda will continue to stick to their mission which is to build elite driver focused cars that lasts.
Thanks for that and helping out. Greatly appeciated
This is definitive proof Savagegeese transcends all other automotive channels. It doesn’t get any better than this. Thanks to all involved.👍
@user-gz9tq9fo5b I don't believe you.
Really? Virtually no driving impressions/comparisons to the current model etc. This is the worst Savaggeeese video I've seen. And this is my favorite channel and has been for years.
@user-gz9tq9fo5b there are some serious sycophants in the comment section here.
@@misternordberg3675 Count me as one of those "sycophants." I don't care how deeply uncool you get your rocks off by claiming I am. I admire this work. I can't say the same for your "mine's bigger" posturing. You have no idea, and no interest, in how much harder it is to research and create a work than to insult it.
The people have spoken…
Fascinating to hear the original engineers discuss what went into developing the vehicle, particularly the trade-offs they made and what they might have done differently.
This documentary will stand the test of time, just like the NSX will. In 30 years, all this knowledge and experience will not be able to be immortalized in the same way. Thank you for capturing these first-hand accounts for all future generations to enjoy.
P.S. I donated $20.99, then noticed I could leave a comment and thought fuck it, I’ll just do it again ! You guys deserve so much more for what you’ve brought us, I hope more here will follow suit.
Thanks man. Genuinely, we knew this project would be run at a massive loss so this really does help.
@@jackholmes8105 hey, I think Honda lost money on each unit of NSX on all generations. But they are still planning a successor to the NSX.
I like how Savagegeese can go from a satire video with the CrossCabriolet to this high-quality and serious production.
I can't say enough how much I appreciate that you guys highlight and showcase the true heroes in our crazy hobby - all of the smart and talented engineers and designers, who often work for peanuts while the sales people and bean counters and MBAs, make all the money and drive these amazing manufacturers into the ground
A shame we’re never getting truly fun cars back, even if we voted in the right people to prevent EVs from happening.
@@faheemabbas3965 I don't think you need to prevent EVs as a whole to preserve fun cars. They can both exist together.
@@nomadbenthe SUV onslaught would like a word.
@@CaptainFordo21 That is a separate thing. But, I completely agree. The insane SUV craze is one of the worst things that has happened to the US
it's a thankless job, until one day 39 years later when suddenly your message is heard across the universe by every like minded human alive
THANK YOU for sitting down with all these engineers while we still have them. This documentary will be their continuing legacy. Simply an awesome effort here.
I know you mention that this has been a backbreaking documentary to create. Thanks for the effort 👏
I owned an '06 S2000 and a '00 NSX. The joke I tell about the difference between these cars is that the NSX is all the torque you wish the S2000 had for 4 times the price.
In all other ways they were so similar, you could really tell that they came from the same place and from the same people. Visibility, shifter feel, steering feel in both were excellent. It was a beautiful car, a real treat to drive every time. I'm so fortunate to have had the opportunity to own and be the caretaker of one.
Now I m curious!:)Which one did you keep? I have an s2000 in Italy and a 120hp S660 in Hong Kong. I d love to drive an NSX one day
@@massimilianozeni1848 Sold the S2000 (owned '12-'17) to buy the NSX, sold the NSX (owned '17-'21) to buy an LC500.
Major props for sticking through this one & preserving this story! I know it's been years of work
Thank you for the subtitles and not dubbing a translation. You can really hear the passion and intelligence from the Japanese speakers in the tone of their voices
The geese is savage with this one...
I think this just became THE definitive documentary of the NSX.
If it has not been done before, it may not be done again, not quite in this culmination, in this completeness, raw and honest.
Thank you. ❤
maybe he was as savage on the LFA series?
95-05 will always be the pinnacle of (analog) automotive excellence, IMO. My love for automobiles was established in this era and my garage will always house a car from this period to have those weekend drives that take me and my heart back to days of yore. NSX, S2000, Prelude, Integra/RSX are Honda’s Crown Jewels.
Excellent job covering a quintessential vehicle of automotive history and excellence.
That was a great era, particularly from Honda.
And we’re sadly never getting this era back…
I agree with this time range. New enough for 6 speed manuals for most cars, old enough to not have annoying screens.
This is my front row Oppenheimer IMAX moment
I own a NSX-T and had a s2000…and always wondered why s2000 never had any cowl shake but my T does no matter the additional braces. Hearing the ideas of steel A piller and that T was a compromised design made so much sense listening to the engineers. So much regret in their voice too. And I can sense those guys are perfectionists. Thanks for the video.
I’ve owned a few NSX-T’s over the years and also found this part interesting. The coupe always felt like a sharp instrument. The T was like a slightly blunt pencil. The feedback through the steering was frustrating and distracting. On a bumpy road, you could actually see the wheel move. I guess the long flexible A-pillar caused some of this reverberation. I’d wondered whether a T-top (MR2) design might have worked better. However, on a smooth road it was great with the roof off, open top motoring is something special. Strangely, I prefer the EPS on the later cars. You lose some feel, but it irons out some of the road feedback which I like. It’s also a lot less physical on hairpins and low speed corners.
YOOO that final message was so strong and its the epitome of what Honda is.
Absolutely magnificent
I think he has also said this about the S2000. at the Honda Homecoming in Torrance. He said something along the line - treat your S2000 good it's at special gift
Thanks for this video. The NSX deserves a video like this. I was happy to see a brief glimpse of me and my car in the group shot from the Atlanta NSXPO near the end!
Before I even watch this, just wanted to thank you guys for this passion project and congratulate you on its completion.
It's amazing when people who are really really good at their job put their heart and soul into a passion project like this.
Oh, and the Honda engineers did pretty good too.
This is what passion translates to, literally .
Hats off to you guys, not that I am surprised of the quality of your video after having followed your work for a long time, but for raising the bar with every video you put together
Thanks for making this, it's clear how much this meant to the engineers you interviewed and I'm sure they're glad there's someone like you than can pull this all together. With respect to everyone else doing this, I think only you guys could do this.
Just remembering how dominant the Big H was at engineering from the late 80’s until 2000 makes me nostalgic. The amount of performance per dollar, and engineering per dollar, was simply astronomical. Something as simple as a 4 cylinder Accord drove and handled as well as a contemporary BMW, Audi or Mercedes.. We had the Germans in my family and other family members had (still have) Honda. Drove them back to back. Honda held itself up masterful,y.
100 percent agree. I always thought Honda is a stand out company from Japan that always had cars that perform and have characteristics that feel similar to German vehicles. They are different still but Honda has a special quality to the way that most of their cars feel while driving. They engineer that feeling into the cars.
To those who bash the 2nd-gen NSX, please watch this video. Even though this documentary focuses on the 1st-gen's development, it is evident that the philosophy of the NSX still permeated the development of the 2nd-gen one. You had an engineer that was involved from 1st-gen NSX, to S2000, ending with the 2nd-gen NSX, and the engineers themselves said that the NSX was a product of the times. The 1st one was a product of a desire within Honda to solve a problem in the supercar world: supercars required sacrifices for you to enjoy them. The 2nd one was a template for the medium-term future of the supercar: electrification. The 1st one surely brought us Ferraris that are livable, and the R8. The 2nd one brought us the Artura, the 296, and the upcoming 992.2 Hybrid. The engineers even said that the SH-AWD of the 2nd gen was inspired by the learnings of the 1st-gen NSX's driving characteristics.
NSX is a trendsetter. Yes, the handling of the 1st-gen was brilliant and the electronics may have dampened the 2nd-gen's driving dynamics. But people may seem to forget that NSX was also a technological showpiece for Honda and their vision of what the future of sportscars and supercars could be.
Kudos to savagegeese for creating a documentary that not only shows appreciation for the 1st-gen NSX, but also showing what the letters N, S, and X truly mean, straight from its creators!
fair point about the 2nd gen NSX... I just really wish it had come with a manual, if nothing else. Though I dream that they made a simpler (and lighter) trim with just RWD and no hybrid systems/motors too (the race car version was like that). But I'm not against most of that tech per se, I just think (like the engineers mentioned about having to rebalance the electronic aids to get the same feel back) it would have benefitted from a better balance back in the direction of driver connectedness.
(Not like I'll ever own one or probably ever drive one anyway though.)
As an artist and car enthusiast, this channel is amazing! As cars go, the NSX is always at the top of my list…no interference to the driving experience! I have a 10th gen Civic SI, and it always makes me smile when I drive it! But, I still want an NSX!
Thank you so much for this special. As a car lover and Honda fan it is pure gold. Watching all those engeneers involved in the NSX making is a worth watching, unique and edifying testimony. Again, thank you, Savagegeese for this high level content.
It's no small thing to preserve the history of these men's work, well done to the crew.
What an epic astention to detail. What an background story. Hearing the engineers talk about their regrets was so refreshing and only something SG could film amd convey so well. Cheer team, this is something i had to go home to watch on the big screen to give it its just due. Yall keep stepping up the game. I dont know how, but you do. Keep it up. You have a fan for life. A fan with a PhD in engineering, btw, who loves seen how well you balance technical with passion. Engineering with emotion. Epic work.
Attention, not astention, for info.
Incredible job, guys. Loved seeing how much passion the engineers had for the car. It's obvious why Honda has made some of the best cars ever. Deep-thinking, passionate engineers.
Thanks guys! You knocked it out of the park with this one!
Incredible. Thanks for making this immortal ode to the NSX. Love to see all the legends interviewed. Uehara is something else. Can't wait for the S2000 edition. 😉
These guys are my heroes! Thank you doing such a good job sharing their stories.
Thank you for supporting the project.
Props to the Honda engineers and test drivers for putting all this effort into building an awesome halo car that provided the perfect blend of driver feedback/involvement and usability!
It was also pretty awesome to see Gan-san in some of the pictures! Top notch documentary guys keep them coming.
It’s crazy to me how this channel don’t have 1 million subscribers. You guys need to start showing some more respect this is literally the best car Channel on UA-cam ☝️
You guys are making a quality of work that Netflix will love to buy. Simply impressive.
It almost feels like the inspiration of those engineers rubbed off on you when making this incredible documentary. Thanks for giving us the gift of their thoughts and actions. It's truly one of the greatest automobiles ever made and this is truly one of the greatest UA-cam pieces ever created. 👍👍👍
What a video, deserves to be on Netlfix! Still haven’t finished, but wanted to say how nice to see how much thought and time went into developing the car. People used to focus on so many engineering aspects of a car, and even taking driver input and so forth. Feel like cars now are just about tossing in a wide screen monitor and as much tech as possible. Everything seems “computer” generated, loses the human touch..
Mr. Goose, I applaud to you. A true masterpiece of video about a masterpiece of a a car. For me personally the best and most complete documentation about the NSX so far. Thank you for your awesome work! Many greets from Germany
It was so fascinating learning in depth about the development process behind what for many has become a grail and in my opinion the biggest showcase of the brilliance of the engineers behind my favorite cars on the road (84-00 Hondas and Acuras). I never thought I'd get to see or hear from the brilliant people behind these amazing machines and their stories. Funny enough I just watched the Jason Cammissa revelations on the Gen 1 NSX last night and seeing this today was surreal. I truly appreciate Savagegeese for this amazing exploration.
They must have done something right! Still driving around in my 33yo NSX today!
So glad to have found your channel years ago at barely 100k subscribers, best auto channel out here
Of all the videos you’ve produced, this is by far my favorite. This was my poster brought to life. Thank you doesn’t cover it, but all I can do is say thank you.
Amazing work, thank you for showing such love and passion in your work, thats for you SG and Honda
Big thanks to Mark, Jack and all involved in preserving history and this incredible deep dive into Honda NSX. 🙏🙏🙏
Yes!!! Been waiting for an nsx video from you guys for 6+ years. Thank you!!!
Yes!! Ive been waiting for this for ages, ever since you said a NSX documentary was coming. Getting to hear all this DIRECTLY from the japanese engineers, so damn cool
Also Horiuchi's talk at 15:36 about aluminium materials science was so interesting. Plus he looked so happy to be able to talk about it :D
A fitting tribute to a legend....thank you
As a Honda fanboy, I paused my day to watch this. Was not disappointed 👏👏 well done gentlemen.
Don't you guys EVER think about stopping. This is the type of content that this world needs.
Thank you for capturing and allowing these OUTSTANDING creators to describe much of why I love Honda so much. I sold parts at 2 Honda dealers when I was young and knew little about cars. I love automobiles and have learned so much about them. These men define why I love Honda/Acura so much. Honda being #1 in Formula 1 in partnership with Red Bull is INSPIRING
I can't even imagine the number of man hours that were poured into this labor of love. And I really appreciate you getting some actual sentimentality from the original design team, as they looked back fondly on what was accomplished. For decades, it seemed that Honda barely acknowledged their own company's successes, as evidenced by the original Honda museum being buried underneath the bowling alley at the Suzuka Hotel for no one to see.
The amount of appreciation and respect for the people telling their engineering stories thas has gone into this video is mind-boggling. I don't think there are many (any?) other car channels that could take on a task like this and execute it in a manner this respectful and appreciative. I don't think channels like any of the canadians (Straight Pipes, Throttle House) or any of the amooooricans (Doug or Gears and Gasoline or any other US-based channels, no matter how much they might value the JDM scene) have it in them to carry out such vidoes with - yes, for the third time - the necessary respect and appreciation (no idea how else to call them). Also - not many other channels could make a Nissan Murano (or whatever that thing was called) Sport Cabrio SUV video at that level - which was also brilliant - but for totally different reasons. Keep up the work, the number of subscribers seems un-representative of the quality level. Respect and appreciation (jesus.. for the fourth time) from Latvia.
What a beautiful video! You can tell the people who worked on it are proud, and are proud to see their creation still being driven and enjoyed.
Thanks! You guys do such an amazing job of capturing the story behind the vehicle, you bring life to the inanimate
That last line does a perfect job of summing up. Take care of your NSX, and it will take care of you. Exactly.. Try to find any other car, approaching 35 years old, that hasn't been "restored", in order to still be usable everyday. The most "restoration" mine has had, has been soap & water, period.
Amazing job. Can’t even imagine how much work, effort, and resources this took. You aren’t going to find anything like this anywhere else.
Saw Jack’s ig post about the performance of this vid vs the new Camry “preview” vid, so I’m back for my second time through on this’n. The big projects like this, the Miata series, the CRX video, the technical breakdowns of different Porsche models, etc. are why I stay subscribed to Savagegeese and why I get excited every time I see a new vid.
One of the best videos ever, thank You SG team. Lost for words!
Thanks guys for your commitment and passion to make a historical recording in time with the Japanese NSX engineers. They are truly wonderful passion engineers.
I believe the Acura (Honda) NSX is one of the most important sports cars ever made, certainly of the 1990’s. The most striking sports cars of the 1990’s are the NSX, the Dodge Viper and the Porsche 993. It is the NSX that forced Ferrari back to the drawing board to develop the sublime 360 Modena, but the NSX showed what a sports car could be, easy to live with, reliable, fast and beautiful. I know plenty of cars even from the era are quicker, but I don’t think any matched the overall balance of the NSX and the design of the NSX looks modern even today. I like the 2nd generation NSX. I’m a bit sorry that Honda didn’t build a lighter, simpler NSX with a V-6 and a manual absent the complex hybrid system. Still, I think the 2nd generation NSX is underrated and history will recognize it for the great sports car that it is. In an alternate universe, I imagine an NSX that sold well, that evolved through multiple generations to exist today and into the future as the Japanese 911, perfection of balance in a sports car with a Japanese design language and personality. Well it wasn’t meant to be… still I love this video. Thank you for creating the definitive documentary on a car as important and beautiful as any Ferrari. This car, the 993/911, a manual V-8 Audi R8 and the Mercedes AMG SLS remain my hero cars, any or all of which I’d love to drive and preserve in my garage.
Saved to files. Thanks SG.
This should air on PBS.
Truly exceptional work done by those pioneering engineers at Honda back in the day when money was no object. Even though the cost of producing such an amazing documentary will most likely never break even, I'm still so thankful that the 2 man crew that is SavageGeese made it happen anyway out of pure passion for automotive journalism and the respect for historically significant cars such as the NSX.
I dream of a reality that in the later 2000's Honda developed a direct successor to the NSX and the S2000. I desperately want to see an evolution of the 2005 NSX. Ultra clean design, updated materials for the chassis and body to reduce weight while increasing rigidity. Then a 3.5L DOHC VTEC V6 paired with a 6 speed manual that doesn't adhere to the gentlemen's agreement of 280hp. A 3.5L would have likely been tuned to 100hp per liter so about 350hp and 250lbft. Then for the generation after that in around 2015, just implement a mild hybrid setup while keeping the NA V6 revving to 8000rpm and the 6 speed manual. My dream for the S2000 was for it to be updated to an S3000 using a 3 liter version of the NSX motor with 300hp. The 60 degree design of most Honda motors would mean it would fit almost better than the 4 cylinder in the front of an updated S2000 chassis. A guy can dream right?
Just FYI, the C series engines (Inspire, Saber, Legend, NSX) are 90° V6s, so the packaging would be a colossal issue in the S2000 engine bay. Honda NA/HPD did modify a few S2000s with the J series V6 (60°), though, so that can and has been done.
That's basically exactly what I dream of as well, I really wish that had been made!
It's finally here, at long last the nsx video yall have been talking about is here. Amazing video, the car is a living legend
Thanks! Efforts like this deserve a little extra on-top. No shade at the other car youtubers out there, but I really miss episodes of cars and general engineering stuff that are more "Documentary" versus a review and impressions video. This is truly an ode to the passion of the staff and the first accessible comfy super car ever built. And the documentation thrown up on the screen of this car is just great, I kept pausing the videos to take a while an analyze what was being shown. This is the stuff I would tune-in to Discovery when I was a teenager in the 90's to watch, I'm glad there are others that still carry this torch today. Long time fan, and I loved the other documentaries you guys made, like the MX-5 Miata one.
This is THE Best Car Channel on UA-cam. Period.
I been waiting for this video for years! I had a nsx, drove it for couple years, sold it and now the video comes out. Nice
Bet you wish you didn't
Thank you for this fantastic movie full of interesting details! ❤ I've always been an NSX supporter to the point of defending it "religiously" against the competition, against Ferrari, the pride of my own country. But the facts are facts and the NSX was simply a way more advanced and better car than anything else on the market at the time. NSX FTW FOREVER 💪💯
Boy was that one worth the wait! Bravo boys, bravo!
Thanks Jack/Mark. I look forward to every upload, been watching since 2014
Finally Uehara San got the documentary he deserved.
15:20 - that’s a GREAT-looking CRX. Really appreciate you guys arranging to have it on the lift.
This is a treasure. Thank you for making it and to all those that shared their stories and knowledge.
Instant like and comment. SO happy you guys were able to complete this... what an absolute landmark of a documentary. Long live the JDM legends.
Thoughtful comments aside,
When are we going to see the clash of JDM GOAT's at Autobahn? I am of course speaking of the NSX vs the Murano CrossCabrio... :)
A work of art--the car and this documentary. Now, you MUST promise you will never do a documentary on the 2nd gen NSX. We must all forget that abomination ever happened.
Please tell me you did an S2000 piece after getting a hold of Uehara San.
This video is amazing as is. But if you've managed to do a back to back with him about the S2000 witj all the amazing quality of this video, it's going to break the internet.
No doubt about that!
I need an NSX mini truck. That aluminum shell side shot was like eye opening to me for how cool a tiny little Honda truck would be
I haven't watched this video yet. I cannot watch this passively or with other things on my mind. I need to watch this video when I have the time to fully immerse myself in the content. 2 mins in and I'm getting teary that I get to see the legendary Shigeru Uehara speak - This man is responsible for making the best Honda cars that all we come to love. Fabulous. Thank you SavageGeese!
Amazing work, thank you for showing such love and passion in your work, thats for you SG and Honda!
Mark and Jack once again you prove you guys are the best in youtube and I will always be a top tier supporter on Patreon!!!!!! Another masterpiece, Thank you once again for documenting and giving us the in depth history on the cars we loved growing up. I was born in 1983 and in the early 90's I remember seeing these at the Acura dealer with my Father and I thought it was from another planet. Timeless design, still look amazing and unique. So well put together and the details fully thought out. The Japanese really make great cars, the passion shows . I love my big American cars, but always have a couple Japanese cars in my fleet. Thanks again guys, These are amazing video, and are really great. Your documenting car History for all of us. Great Job, Rich from PA
Amazing work! It was both touching and entertaining to learn the story and some of the people behind NSX. I hope that you will continue to produce this sort of videos for many years to come. Chapeau!
I have a 1993 that I bought back in 2007 from my buddy for $24k with 30k miles on it. At the time I had a twin turbo RX7 making 430`rwhp so I was pretty happy and not in the market for another project. The NSX build quality is higher than the RX7 and most other cars, but that VTEC engine had this linear power band that I loathed (I also have a 2005 GTO with a Maggie blower making 550rwhp) compared to my other 2 cars. Now that I built the engine and installed a SOS SC Kenne Belle 2.1, the NSX makes 500rwhp (13psi with E85) and 350rwtq and I love it. It's the HP and TQ that felt totally appropriate for the NSX. Glad I never sold the NSX. Will be waiting for the other 2 models of the C8 with the flat plane crank engines to add to the stable to park next to the NSX.
1:09:30 Mr Uehara made me shed a tear.....
This man is so deep like the ocean.
The NSX staff were so damn nuanced on their take regarding driver aids. Was very interesting to listen to.
I am absolutely floored. This was nothing short of spectacular. Bravo folks, this is an all timer.
Beautiful just beautiful. Thank you for existing.
NSX is the true JDM goat! 🐐 None other comes close to such perfection of balance, power and control.
As a Honda believer, and past owner of a DC2 (for 4 years) and an FN2 (for 13, zero-problem btw, years):
Thank you for this.
Wow, history lesson. Thank you for you work and dedication to the automotive industry. This is real journalism!
This was a masterclass in engineering and automotive history. Years of an engineering, design, and economics curriculum encapsulated into an visually stunning documentary. Thank you both, your guests, and your team for this masterpiece!
I could watch the footage and rolling shots of the original and new NSX together all day long 👍🏼
I know you spent so much time, effort, and money making this video. Thank you!
THANK YOU. Thank you for making this film. This film will serve as a piece of history for future generations on why the nsx is so special and the philosophy for what it means to honda and the car community