2017 GSF

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Recently, my son needed a new car, so we road tested some cars... rock

We tested a brand new 2024 TLX 2.0t and a brand new 2024 Accord Hybrid.

Believe it or not... Actually TLX's ride was a bit more comfortable than Accord's. However, Acura calls TLX a sport sedan but Honda doesn't call Accord a sport sedan!!! (Some people may say it's softer but I would say it's more comfortable!!! 笑到噴淚

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Acura Premium Sport Sedan

This also reminds me of Altima vs Maxima I tested a few years ago... Nissan calls Maxima a 4dr sport sedan but Nissan doesn't call Altima a 4dr sport sedan!!! Again... Believe it or not... Maxima's ride is actually more comfortable than Altima's!!!

Maxima 4DSC (4dr sports car!!!)

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The below is Nissan new Z... I believe Z structure should be built in steel (Why? Just check its much lower MSRP!!!)

Z : Dimension = 172x74x52, Weight = 3536lbs
NSX : Dimension = 176x76x48, Weight = 3945lbs (200lbs hybrid battery + motors)

Why is steel structure Z lighter than aluminum structure NSX??? Did Acura put some stones in NSX??? 笑到噴淚

Of course NOT... (Sorry. I'm just kidding!!!)

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Recently I saw some people kept raving about how good those old and light Japanese cars were??? The below is Infiniti G20. In Taiwan, it's called Primera. Actually, I owned a second generation Primera, P11 in Taiwan from 2003 to 2005.

(Unfortunately, it turns out... It is the Nissan I've owned in the shortest period and I didn't really liked!!! Firstly, it's built in UK. Not so reliable... Secondary, it's not fun at all. It's just liked my previous old Civic... Just a little faster in Primera...)

I also drove an AE86 several times in 1992. I never thought it's a fun car!!! (At that time I was driving an 1988 MX6 2.2 non turbo)

Really not sure why those people keep saying those old and light Japanese cars are good???

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I have another story... 笑到噴淚

In 2005 I changed my car from Primera P11 to 2000 Maxima. Guess what... Very soon I realized I didn't like the Maxima's handling at all, as it's a bit bigger and heavier. So, I put Koni Yellow dampers and H&R springs on it. Wow!!! Those changes completely transformed that Maxima!!! I was so happy that I finally found a car I really liked which was spacious, fast, nimble, fun and luxury!!! I felt like that Maxima had everything I needed!!! 拇指向上

My wife also drove that Maxima at that time. However, in 2011, my wife changed from that Maxima to 2010 M35X... Guess what... She complained the new M35X is unstable and difficult to drive... (Believe it or not... I test drove a 5 series, I believed M35X suspension was definitely more taut than 5 series!!!)

Similarly, when I changed from G35S + PSS10 to 2017 GSF in 2017, I felt GSF handling was not as immediate as that modified G35S.

So, basically we CANNOT compared a modified car with any stock car...

This is NOT an apple to apple comparison. It's NOT FAIR for any stock car!!!

Therefore, when some people said those old and light Japanese were fun, I believe all those old and light Japanese cars were MODIFIED.

Maybe a modified old car could beat an also modified modern car but I believe you definitely have to put A LOT OF modifications on that old car!!!

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This is another G20(Primera) review... The driver said the car was an absolute darling of a corner carver???

The steering was tight and communicative??? (Yes. I admit the steering was tighter than my father's Corolla's but communicative??? NO WAY!!!)

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I'm so happy I finally find the tires I really like... Those tires are Yokohama V601. My previous tires were Bridgestone S007A. Both are summer tires but V601 are MUCH more comfortable. However, I also expect V601 should be a little less sticky than S007A but V601 will last MUCH longer than S007A!!! (I believe it should be 1.5-2 times longer!!!)

My wife also thinks V601 is much more comfortable. Now, I Believe my GSF's ride with Ohlins should be as comfortable as my son's 2024 Accrod Hybrid when passing those big bumps in parking lots!!! 拇指向上

PS: Of course, on the highway, the situation would be different due to much higher speed(energy)... (my GSF's current springs are about FIVE TIMES stiffer than Accord's!!!)

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Recently I drove my GSF to Sacramento... Of course, I kept playing with my GSF on the way. Guess what... One hour later, my right leg almost got cramped!!! Maybe I played with my GSF a little bit too much but I never thought GSF's throttle was SO STIFF!!! I think I'm really getting old now!!!

However, both my wife and I never complained the stiff Ohlins suspension yet even in a long trip. (Knock on wood! Hope she will NEVER complain about Ohlins, including me!!! 笑到噴淚

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Now, my GSF's ride should become even better, as it got softer tires... rock

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If I say Porsche is more sporty than BMW, I think most of the people will not object to my statement... Believe it or not, actually Porsche is more comfortable than BMW!!! 笑到噴淚

I think that's why when I test drove a 2007 Cayman S in 2012, I was so disappointed!!! Actually it's NOT soft... It's COMFORTABLE!!! 笑到噴淚

(OMG! Auto industry is so difficult to understand!!!

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Stock to stock, you can image if those more comfortable cars can beat or as good as less comfortable cars... Once I put a stiffer suspension on those comfortable cars... Wow!!! I think the result should be really rewarding!!! 拇指向上

(Just like the below Porsche!!!)

PS: Believe it or not... Actually the below newer Cayman 718 is even more comfortable than that older Cayman 987 I tested!!!

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I think the outcome now becomes clearer and clearer.... rock

I think that's why Q50 is more comfortable than G37 and G37 is more comfortable than G35...

In addition, Q70 is more comfortable than M35, QX70 is more comfortable than FX35, 370Z is more comfortable than 350Z and new Z is more comfortable than 370Z!!!

PS: So, People love stiffer suspension no matter what... Why you(Japan) just don't get it???

Just be like Korea and produce cars with stiffer suspensions!!! I think that's why I call Japanese car engineering cars, not marketing cars!!! 笑到噴淚