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.
They kinda do. It's called TH-cam Rewind, the problem, much like the hollywood counterpart, is that they just picked random channels based on politics instead of merit.
F'ing amazing job with this! That last line really hits different when you're watching in the garage while working on the NSX that you've spent 15+ years taking care of. 🍻
Wonder if your NSX C30 hit the (confidential) X number of hours at full throttle before a crank bearing gave up the ghost? I've tracked mine a few times as Shigeru Uehara intended this car to be driven hard, and never did I feel like I was abusing it, not for one second.
@@jamesyu4901 Ha! I don't actually know who has put the most full-throttle time on a C30 before failure. There are several in the community with over 10k track miles, but I'm not sure how many are still on the original motor. I suspect it was a cost thing, but if I could ask these gentlemen anything it would be if, and how much, they considered a dry sump, or if tire tech at the time was so far from making that a concern that it wasn't even on the radar.
@@LapoftheWorld I'd wager you probably had the most track hours + most odometer hours of any stock engined NSX in the world. I am not sure the failure was due to any lapse in design consideration. The NSX engineers were purposeful on designing object to last many decades of use at it's normal operational state, maybe they set an unusually high intended limit. Either way, I think Shigeru was right in that they greatly overshot their goal. What is more amazing is how they achieved this on the first try.
This could be the basis for college curriculum... And whilst the technology along with its implementation changes, I'm not so sure about it being an advancement. The one constant is the human component and that hasn't changed. All I had to do is watch the look on y'alls faces during the driving portion. Well Done.
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.
One heck of a docufilm on one of my absolute favorite cars. Thanks fellas, your work in capturing these stories before they fade away is truly appreciated. 👍 Totally worth borrowing mom's credit card and getting grounded! 😅
Legendary. This has value so far beyond entertainment. It's a lesson in perserverance, compromise, and how the marketing department fucks up everything.
Huge thanks to Goose and Silverback for making this happen. This is a special car to so many people and I wouldn’t be surprised if Honda themselves want a hard copy of this doc for archival purposes.
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.
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.
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.
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. 😉
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.
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. ❤
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 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
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.
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
Just a simple thank you for the insight into the NSX development and history. One of the best videos on YT. And I cannot immagine how much work went into this video. Thank you again.
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.
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 💪💯
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!
Thank you Mark, Jack and anyone else behind the scenes that put in the effort to create this. Especially for us westerners. If you ever quit making youtube videos. You can retire proud knowing that these docu series videos will live on. And that you got to tell the story of the people behind the scenes before it was too late. Its a shame its not viable to sell these films via physical media. This video is more worthy then any old car video I had on VHS or DVD. Much love from Australia!
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.
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.
I can't imagine the amount of effort that went it to this. I know you've said it's a passion project that you've made at a loss. You should know that the effort and passion that's gone into creating this documentary really shines through. You've really captured the engineering effort and passion that went into creating this icon, and am the reasons we've all grown to love it. You're passion for enthusiast cars is amazing and something I'm sure a majority of your community shares. I really hope you're proud of this project. Your efforts and passion that went into this has not gone unnoticed.
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.
Incredible stuff. Thank you guys so much for creating videos like this. Not many people around who care to create content like this anymore. Keep up the amazing work, I know this was not an easy project for you guys to create.
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
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!
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.
It says a lot about modern times when the new 2025 Camry video only posted 2 days ago already has double the views as this amazing masterpiece. I am sure Savagegeese already expected this, and it also says a lot about his commitment to provide quality 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.
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.
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 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 TH-cam ☝️
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.
What stood out most to me was the feeling of disappointment all the engineers conveyed about being forced to reduce the rigidity by removing the roof for the NSX-T model. It definitely reaffirmed my decision last year to buy a coupe instead of a targa. That and the manual steering. Fantastic video! I can't imagine how much work it was to get all those interviews and edit them together. My only critique is I would've liked to see a longer segment of you and Jack's driving impressions. I hope you guys will one day put out a standard review video of the NSX too.
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.
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.)
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
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.
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.
22:25 that snare sound. I drove an NSX before the hype train stopped by. At the time I was a Honda flyboy, but man it was so obviously special. That engine and the balance. It is too bad I'll never drive one again without hurting my retirement.
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 TH-cam pieces ever created. 👍👍👍
@ZackNakazora1 38 seconds ago Thank you Mark and Jack and the rest of the SG crew. No doubt there are hours and hours of footage not used. Thank you for recording what you can, and even as mentioned maybe for a loss profit. thank you for giving us their stories, to be preserved Time immemorial, I will always be a fan of Honda and have deep respect for their efforts to keep driving fun. #takecareofyourhondaitwilltakecareofyou brings tears to my eyes everytime he says it.
only a few minutes in, i’ll watch later tonight. i had a 1992 NSX which i bought in 2005/6. amazing car. black on black, underpowered but still a blast to drive !!
Celebration of the people who devoted their days to crafting the products we love is so important, my eyes have only opened to this in the past year or so. Imagine the battles these people fought and headaches they went through to create a machine of this caliber 40 years ago. Genuine inspiration - folks who pursued this concept with a passion, brought it into reality, and lived to see it be appreciated within their lifetime.
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.
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
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.
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…
TH-cam needs to have an Academy Awards. This film would surely win one.
They kinda do. It's called TH-cam Rewind, the problem, much like the hollywood counterpart, is that they just picked random channels based on politics instead of merit.
@@squidikkaTH-cam Rewind seems like its very rare to be found nowadays.
F'ing amazing job with this! That last line really hits different when you're watching in the garage while working on the NSX that you've spent 15+ years taking care of. 🍻
Also cool to see so many NSX OGs in the comments, lol.
@@LapoftheWorld NSX and S2000 - Shigeru's legacy will live on.
Wonder if your NSX C30 hit the (confidential) X number of hours at full throttle before a crank bearing gave up the ghost? I've tracked mine a few times as Shigeru Uehara intended this car to be driven hard, and never did I feel like I was abusing it, not for one second.
@@jamesyu4901 Ha! I don't actually know who has put the most full-throttle time on a C30 before failure. There are several in the community with over 10k track miles, but I'm not sure how many are still on the original motor. I suspect it was a cost thing, but if I could ask these gentlemen anything it would be if, and how much, they considered a dry sump, or if tire tech at the time was so far from making that a concern that it wasn't even on the radar.
@@LapoftheWorld I'd wager you probably had the most track hours + most odometer hours of any stock engined NSX in the world. I am not sure the failure was due to any lapse in design consideration. The NSX engineers were purposeful on designing object to last many decades of use at it's normal operational state, maybe they set an unusually high intended limit. Either way, I think Shigeru was right in that they greatly overshot their goal. What is more amazing is how they achieved this on the first try.
This could be the basis for college curriculum...
And whilst the technology along with its implementation changes, I'm not so sure about it being an advancement. The one constant is the human component and that hasn't changed.
All I had to do is watch the look on y'alls faces during the driving portion.
Well Done.
Thank you very much dan. we cant thank you enough.
Thank you dan as always
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.😢
Oh my god, an hour and 10 minutes? TH-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
One heck of a docufilm on one of my absolute favorite cars. Thanks fellas, your work in capturing these stories before they fade away is truly appreciated. 👍
Totally worth borrowing mom's credit card and getting grounded! 😅
❤
dude no more pizza rolls/mountain dew for you!!
Nice work
@@0222tomiand also simply perfect.
Legendary. This has value so far beyond entertainment. It's a lesson in perserverance, compromise, and how the marketing department fucks up everything.
Huge thanks to Goose and Silverback for making this happen. This is a special car to so many people and I wouldn’t be surprised if Honda themselves want a hard copy of this doc for archival purposes.
❤
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.
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.
Wow. I'll be damned if this isn't the best thing on youtube, hands down. You sure did justice to the source material, well done.
I've never done this before. I felt things and desperately need this to be the bar. Phenomenal work, Mark. Truly a feat.
Another golden egg from the geese this fine Friday morning🪿🥚
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
Thanks for this production! I pay this donation from my future wealth which will enable the ownership of this beaut of a car for me.
Appreciate all the love and hard work that went into this.
Slow clap. A video worthy of the engineering behind the NSX.
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. 😉
The pinnacle of Honda right there! 🎌
I miss that era: Honda NSX, Honda VTEC, Honda F1 in Lotus, Williams, Tyrrel, Mclaren, Ayrton Senna, Shigueru Uehara... and Shoichiro Honda.
@@homma409 Gan San and Tsuchiya also
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.
My favorite channel doing a deep dive on my dream car. Can't ask for more!
These guys are my heroes! Thank you doing such a good job sharing their stories.
Thank you for supporting the project.
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?
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.
@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
Excellent video Mark and Jack. After driving a nsx many years ago in japan, seeing such a documentary made for the fans is fantastic. Thanks again
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.
Major props for sticking through this one & preserving this story! I know it's been years of work
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
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.
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
Thanks guys! You knocked it out of the park with this one!
This is my front row Oppenheimer IMAX moment
Just a simple thank you for the insight into the NSX development and history. One of the best videos on YT.
And I cannot immagine how much work went into this video.
Thank you again.
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 know you mention that this has been a backbreaking documentary to create. Thanks for the effort 👏
Thank you for making this. Makes me even more appreciative of my NSX.
1 hour Savagegeese NSX special, holy moly. We are blessed.
What a masterpiece of a car, what a wonderful video to honour it. Thank you
Before I even watch this, just wanted to thank you guys for this passion project and congratulate you on its completion.
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 💪💯
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!
Thank you Mark, Jack and anyone else behind the scenes that put in the effort to create this. Especially for us westerners. If you ever quit making youtube videos. You can retire proud knowing that these docu series videos will live on. And that you got to tell the story of the people behind the scenes before it was too late. Its a shame its not viable to sell these films via physical media. This video is more worthy then any old car video I had on VHS or DVD.
Much love from Australia!
Amazing work, thank you for showing such love and passion in your work, thats for you SG and Honda
Thanks! You guys do such an amazing job of capturing the story behind the vehicle, you bring life to the inanimate
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.
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.
I can't imagine the amount of effort that went it to this. I know you've said it's a passion project that you've made at a loss. You should know that the effort and passion that's gone into creating this documentary really shines through. You've really captured the engineering effort and passion that went into creating this icon, and am the reasons we've all grown to love it.
You're passion for enthusiast cars is amazing and something I'm sure a majority of your community shares. I really hope you're proud of this project. Your efforts and passion that went into this has not gone unnoticed.
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.
Incredible stuff. Thank you guys so much for creating videos like this. Not many people around who care to create content like this anymore. Keep up the amazing work, I know this was not an easy project for you guys to create.
Thank you for supporting it. Took way to long to get this done.
Amazing work! Thank you for putting this together. I had forgotten you were working on this project.
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
Благодарим ви!
I know how long and hard you guys have been working on this video. Finally, you can relax; it’s my time be long and hard while watching it. Thank you.
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!
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.
For Mark's beef and cheddar
It says a lot about modern times when the new 2025 Camry video only posted 2 days ago already has double the views as this amazing masterpiece. I am sure Savagegeese already expected this, and it also says a lot about his commitment to provide quality content.
I agree so much! They did it as a passion project!
Masterpiece
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.
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.
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.
You guys are making a quality of work that Netflix will love to buy. Simply impressive.
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 TH-cam ☝️
worth the wait
Well worth the movie ticket thanks
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.
It's no small thing to preserve the history of these men's work, well done to the crew.
Thanks!
50:40 is the exact point that crystallized all the Mark’s happiness from the last decade of SG videos
What stood out most to me was the feeling of disappointment all the engineers conveyed about being forced to reduce the rigidity by removing the roof for the NSX-T model. It definitely reaffirmed my decision last year to buy a coupe instead of a targa. That and the manual steering.
Fantastic video! I can't imagine how much work it was to get all those interviews and edit them together. My only critique is I would've liked to see a longer segment of you and Jack's driving impressions. I hope you guys will one day put out a standard review video of the NSX too.
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.
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.)
Please please please do a video like this on Lexus F cars 🙏🏽 Outstanding video!!
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
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.
I love that you took the utmost care to do the translation for subtitles instead of voiceover. It adds SO much to the film!!!
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.
I know you spent so much time, effort, and money making this video. Thank you!
It's here! Thank you so much for putting this together the way you wanted!
22:25 that snare sound. I drove an NSX before the hype train stopped by. At the time I was a Honda flyboy, but man it was so obviously special. That engine and the balance. It is too bad I'll never drive one again without hurting my retirement.
why not, it has not depreciated one cent in the past two decades. If you buy one now it may be your retirement. That's what I told my wife anyway :)
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 TH-cam pieces ever created. 👍👍👍
So glad to have found your channel years ago at barely 100k subscribers, best auto channel out here
Yes!!! Been waiting for an nsx video from you guys for 6+ years. Thank you!!!
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Thank you Mark and Jack and the rest of the SG crew. No doubt there are hours and hours of footage not used. Thank you for recording what you can, and even as mentioned maybe for a loss profit. thank you for giving us their stories, to be preserved Time immemorial, I will always be a fan of Honda and have deep respect for their efforts to keep driving fun. #takecareofyourhondaitwilltakecareofyou brings tears to my eyes everytime he says it.
only a few minutes in, i’ll watch later tonight. i had a 1992 NSX which i bought in 2005/6. amazing car. black on black, underpowered but still a blast to drive !!
Fantastic video. Ain't got much but here is something for the 1 hour 10 minute movie I watched every second of.
Celebration of the people who devoted their days to crafting the products we love is so important, my eyes have only opened to this in the past year or so.
Imagine the battles these people fought and headaches they went through to create a machine of this caliber 40 years ago.
Genuine inspiration - folks who pursued this concept with a passion, brought it into reality, and lived to see it be appreciated within their lifetime.
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.
A fitting tribute to a legend....thank you
The organization, decisions, constraints, and priorities showcased here is fantastic. 😮
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 years of great content. This is an incredible film.
Big thanks to Mark, Jack and all involved in preserving history and this incredible deep dive into Honda NSX. 🙏🙏🙏
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!
This is THE Best Car Channel on TH-cam. Period.
Don't you guys EVER think about stopping. This is the type of content that this world needs.
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.