The Official Honda S2000 Thread
04-01-2008, 10:13 AM
#483
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Congrats !! 
Bob, you need to update your other thread before people start recommending other cars
Bob, you need to update your other thread before people start recommending other cars
Now they're recommending the LS1 swap ala the V8 Miata. LOL! I plan to leave it stock for now, while I get to know the car and especially the shifter and RWD handling. The only mods I plan in the future are wheels and an exhaust. Debating whether to go with 17's if I buy new wheels.
04-01-2008, 11:15 AM
#484
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
I can't wait to post pix in this thread. 2002 (AP1) silver/black with 11.6k miles. I pick it up Friday AM. I've now read through every post in this thread. I know many people are AP2 fans here, but an AP1 was all she wrote for me.
I am so excited I can't sleep. Haven't felt this way about a car since I bought a 3G TL 4 1/2 years ago.
I plan to do the Mid-Ohio racing school this summer. It's sponsored by Honda/Acura and while most of the track time is with TSXs, they offer time with their S2ks as well. I want to learn how to drive this little guy properly.
As far as a license plate: NRNBOB should do the trick nicely.
Edit: where is that link about the guy who drives year-round with the top down, and blogs about it. I could swear I found it in this thread, but I can't find it!
I am so excited I can't sleep. Haven't felt this way about a car since I bought a 3G TL 4 1/2 years ago.
I plan to do the Mid-Ohio racing school this summer. It's sponsored by Honda/Acura and while most of the track time is with TSXs, they offer time with their S2ks as well. I want to learn how to drive this little guy properly.
As far as a license plate: NRNBOB should do the trick nicely.
Edit: where is that link about the guy who drives year-round with the top down, and blogs about it. I could swear I found it in this thread, but I can't find it!
04-01-2008, 07:17 PM
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STOP IT! I can barely contain myself. 
Those are great pictures! My right hand aches for that shifter, my left foot for that clutch pedal. The anticipation is killing me!
The weather is supposed to be nice this weekend in Cleveland....guess who's going for a long drive in his "new" S2K?
Those are great pictures! My right hand aches for that shifter, my left foot for that clutch pedal. The anticipation is killing me!The weather is supposed to be nice this weekend in Cleveland....guess who's going for a long drive in his "new" S2K?
04-01-2008, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Ok looking for plate ideas.....
Here a few im thinking
OMG WEEE
NO TORK
FUN DEBT
?
Here a few im thinking
OMG WEEE
NO TORK
FUN DEBT
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04-02-2008, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by SSMTL01
As in live with keeping it clean?
For instance, I love yellow cars, but don't think I could own one myself. I'm just not a yellow car guy...
I love the red interior, on both black and white cars, but don't think I could live with it every day. It's just too flashy for my tastes.
04-02-2008, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by SSMTL01
As in live with keeping it clean?
04-02-2008, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Lose the red carpet and it's perfect.
My buddy has red/black seats and door panels and black carpet. Looks hawt.
My buddy has red/black seats and door panels and black carpet. Looks hawt.
04-02-2008, 01:26 PM
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does the rug match the drapes?
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04-02-2008, 03:42 PM
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The interior was one of the biggest selling points for me- guess I am flashy 
The all red, however, is way too much for me.
I think mine is a nice balance with the conservative exterior color
The all red, however, is way too much for me.
I think mine is a nice balance with the conservative exterior color
04-02-2008, 03:46 PM
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I thought I had some balls driving with the tops off in my car at 40 F... that guy is insane, driving in the snow with the top down! 
My ideal S2000 would be GPW with black interior and all-red seats
Aside from those blue lugs,
My ideal S2000 would be GPW with black interior and all-red seats
Aside from those blue lugs,
04-03-2008, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by SSMTL01
The interior was one of the biggest selling points for me- guess I am flashy
The all red, however, is way too much for me.
I think mine is a nice balance with the conservative exterior color
The all red, however, is way too much for me.
I think mine is a nice balance with the conservative exterior color
Unfortuantly I only know a handful of people personally who have S2000s and the ones with the red interior have had their seats stolen at least once.
So until I get a place with a garage, an S2000 isnt in my future.
04-03-2008, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SSMTL01
The interior was one of the biggest selling points for me- guess I am flashy
The all red, however, is way too much for me.
I think mine is a nice balance with the conservative exterior color
The all red, however, is way too much for me.
I think mine is a nice balance with the conservative exterior color
I have a 2007 GPW Red/Blk combo. I think its the best combo.. not too flashy yet hot.
04-03-2008, 12:55 PM
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She is absolutely gorgeous and perfect Zac! We need to round up the fellas and have that "Meet the S2K Meet" Congratulations my friend. I love that you got exactly what you wanted. 
04-03-2008, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
^ Its one of the reasons why insurance is so high on the S2k. So many seats get stolen and they are very expensive. 
Hopefully, black seats are not as popular with thieves?
I guess I need to invest in an aftermarket alarm.
04-03-2008, 09:29 PM
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Done. There's one guy who sells seat locks over there. PM'd him and will stop worrying as my car is garaged. The RL will have to start sleeping outside, though, as my wife isn't giving up her garage space. 
(2-car garage, 3 cars)
(2-car garage, 3 cars)
04-03-2008, 09:43 PM
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Bob, is tomorrow the big day? Oh man i bet you cant sleep! 
Suppose to be 60 here this weekend, hopefully its that warm over by you so you can enjoy the car!
Suppose to be 60 here this weekend, hopefully its that warm over by you so you can enjoy the car!
04-03-2008, 10:31 PM
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Yup, tomorrow's the day.
Car is 80 miles away from me, so this time I rented a car to drive down in the AM. The rental agency gave me a V6 Mustang.
Awful...it wheezes and it has a fake V8 burble to it. Ghastly. The interior is terrible.
Can't wait to take delivery...
Car is 80 miles away from me, so this time I rented a car to drive down in the AM. The rental agency gave me a V6 Mustang.
Awful...it wheezes and it has a fake V8 burble to it. Ghastly. The interior is terrible.Can't wait to take delivery...
04-03-2008, 10:33 PM
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I saw a plate today...
"WTF BBQ"
No joke
"WTF BBQ"
No joke
04-04-2008, 02:36 AM
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In all honesty, I wanted a GPW w/ black interior...cause I was never really a fan of the all red on the AP1s.
Of course, the black interior was offered for like 1 year on the GPW. After a long stint with that tan interior...*sigh* Oh well, in the end, the red/black is balanced well in the 07s and I'm quite happy about it.
Of course, the black interior was offered for like 1 year on the GPW. After a long stint with that tan interior...*sigh* Oh well, in the end, the red/black is balanced well in the 07s and I'm quite happy about it.
04-04-2008, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
^ Its one of the reasons why insurance is so high on the S2k. So many seats get stolen and they are very expensive.
Supposedly seats are like $4,000 each from the dealership.
If the theif cuts your softtop and steals both the seats it's probably a $10k insurance claim. That's high enough to total some AP1's.
04-04-2008, 02:10 PM
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Picked up my car this morning.
If not for the rain, I would have enjoyed my 80-mile romp home. Rain+Bridgestone S02s with 11k miles + 48 degrees F=careful driving...though once the tires warmed up, they were more sticky in the rain than I expected.
Pics tomorrow as I am exceptionally busy this afternoon.
If not for the rain, I would have enjoyed my 80-mile romp home. Rain+Bridgestone S02s with 11k miles + 48 degrees F=careful driving...though once the tires warmed up, they were more sticky in the rain than I expected.
Pics tomorrow as I am exceptionally busy this afternoon.
04-04-2008, 02:57 PM
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how tall are most of you guys who own an S2000? i'm only 6'0 and 190lbs and i barely was able to fit in the drivers seat and my head was hitting the roofline when i went to sit in a 2004 S2000.
thank goodness it's a convertible!
thank goodness it's a convertible!
04-04-2008, 03:44 PM
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I'm 5'10", 190 pounds, long legs. My head comes nowhere near the headliner.
04-04-2008, 03:52 PM
#518
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Originally Posted by Mokos23
how tall are most of you guys who own an S2000? i'm only 6'0 and 190lbs and i barely was able to fit in the drivers seat and my head was hitting the roofline when i went to sit in a 2004 S2000.
thank goodness it's a convertible!
thank goodness it's a convertible!
My biggest complaint is pulling up to lights, I usually can't see them when the top is up with out leaning very far forward.
04-04-2008, 04:14 PM
#519
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Originally Posted by iTimmy
My biggest complaint is pulling up to lights, I usually can't see them when the top is up with out leaning very far forward.
that happens to me every other day, but the good thing is when you are driving towards the sun light in late afternoon, the top will block 80% of the light for you without using the visor.
i am 6'1 and i fit just fine.
04-04-2008, 07:43 PM
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Neuronbob...congrats on the car man! Fantastic stuff.
If your gonna be hitting up in track events at Mid-Ohio or anywhere else, PM me. I usually hit up Putnam (3 weeks from now, can't wait), as well as Mid-Ohio. Thinking of doing a track day at autobahn up in Chicago. Either way, it'd be great to see you out there.
S2000 mania here on AZ! Good stuff
If your gonna be hitting up in track events at Mid-Ohio or anywhere else, PM me. I usually hit up Putnam (3 weeks from now, can't wait), as well as Mid-Ohio. Thinking of doing a track day at autobahn up in Chicago. Either way, it'd be great to see you out there.
S2000 mania here on AZ! Good stuff