F430 vs NSXr

Post by **eHoward** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 7:39 pm

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid ... &q=ferrari

Shaun41178(2) · Post by **Shaun41178(2)** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 8:43 pm

I always thought the paddles for shifting were actually on the wheel.

I noticed there for the ferrari they aren't but appears to be ont he steering column. With your hands at 10 and 2 in a turn you won't be able to shift the car if you want. YOu have to get your car going stragith again before you can up or downshift. seems odd to me. Not sure if I would like that or not.

The Dark Side of Will · Thu Mar 02, 2006 8:52 pm

Depends on your driving style and how quick the steering is. If you never have to take your hands off the 9 & 3 as in F1 car, then attached to the wheel is fine. Otherwise they need to stay put so they're always in the same place.

whipped · Post by **whipped** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:28 pm

The Dark Side of Will wrote:Otherwise they need to stay put so they're always in the same place.

exactly why mine are mounted to the column... You take a turn and your paddles are wheel mounted, they could be backwards. You shouldn't need to do mental gymnastics when you need to shift.

The Dark Side of Will · Sun Mar 05, 2006 12:51 am

Finally got to watch that with sound...

What was the NSX's lap time? What was the "verdict"?

Fastback86 · Post by **Fastback86** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 1:50 am

Is it just me, or does it seem like neither of those cars are set up for heel-toe? I kinda figured they'd both be better than that, but those pedals looked way far apart.

Series8217 · Post by **Series8217** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 4:22 am

Fastback86 wrote:Is it just me, or does it seem like neither of those cars are set up for heel-toe? I kinda figured they'd both be better than that, but those pedals looked way far apart.

The Japanese have small feet.

The Dark Side of Will · Sun Mar 05, 2006 11:10 am

You would certainly expect that of the NSX...

The Ferrari doesn't need to since it has paddle shifting. Two pedals, two feet. That simple. I'm amazed that an accomplished race driver like Tsuchiya didn't left foot brake the F430.

Fastback86 · Post by **Fastback86** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 2:36 pm

Yeah, duh on the Ferrari, I don't know what I was thinking. But the NSX, that looks like a hard car to heel toe. Driver didn't seem to mind, as he didn't even try. Steven noticed the lack of left foot braking too.