The Official Honda S2000 Thread
09-10-2015, 01:57 PM
#5801
I drive a Subata.
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Even with my car, I would drive it as much as I can. It's never enough. haha Especially after work, I'm so ready to drive to relieve the stress. haha
09-10-2015, 03:05 PM
#5802
Moderator
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While it's no SL, it's certainly not uncomfortable by any means! The seats could probably use a bit more cushioning, but I just eat lots of fast food and create my own cushions 
There's something intoxicating about the S2k. Maybe because of the convertible aspect or it being a manual, but just about everything else I've driven recently is just "meh". I took home a Lexus RCF a few weeks back and while it was insanely comfortable and the power was fantastic, I felt disconnected from the car.
There's something intoxicating about the S2k. Maybe because of the convertible aspect or it being a manual, but just about everything else I've driven recently is just "meh". I took home a Lexus RCF a few weeks back and while it was insanely comfortable and the power was fantastic, I felt disconnected from the car.
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09-10-2015, 03:40 PM
#5803
Ex-OEM King
I love the car, it's an amazing machine but as a commuter car it's loud, cramped, rough riding, no creature comforts, etc...
As a sports car, it's one of the very best ever made.
While it's no SL, it's certainly not uncomfortable by any means! The seats could probably use a bit more cushioning, but I just eat lots of fast food and create my own cushions
There's something intoxicating about the S2k. Maybe because of the convertible aspect or it being a manual, but just about everything else I've driven recently is just "meh". I took home a Lexus RCF a few weeks back and while it was insanely comfortable and the power was fantastic, I felt disconnected from the car.
There's something intoxicating about the S2k. Maybe because of the convertible aspect or it being a manual, but just about everything else I've driven recently is just "meh". I took home a Lexus RCF a few weeks back and while it was insanely comfortable and the power was fantastic, I felt disconnected from the car.
The connection is very real, the car is almost telepathic to what you want it to do. Just point and shoot. Unless in the rain...
09-10-2015, 04:19 PM
#5804
I drive a Subata.
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I believe you are not in love with the car 100%, Sam!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry!!!!!!!!
09-10-2015, 04:39 PM
#5805
Ex-OEM King
09-10-2015, 04:43 PM
#5806
I can't lie...it's love hate. When it's heat soaking and hot as balls outside or raining and I have to have the top up...the car is loud, even down low...and no torque...which you don't need, but you feel it...
the love is just a lot stronger and I'd have no issues doing 35 miles at a time in it, especially if it's not in traffic.
the love is just a lot stronger and I'd have no issues doing 35 miles at a time in it, especially if it's not in traffic.
09-10-2015, 04:56 PM
#5807
Turd Polisher
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Definitely a love hate relationship.
On cool mornings when it's all warmed, the car feels so alive & eager. Throttle response is fantastic, car feels decently muscular for a 4 banger.
On the flipside, I absolutely hate this car's guts when it's heatsoaked and the AC is on.
It feels like the car weighs 4000 pounds on a slipping clutch.
09-10-2015, 05:08 PM
#5809
Turd Polisher
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Cooling mods really wouldn't be a bad idea.
I'm waiting for my 11 year old radiator to shit the bed, I've love to get a more efficient Mishimoto unit.
Any modification ideas for lowering underhood temperatures?
I'm waiting for my 11 year old radiator to shit the bed, I've love to get a more efficient Mishimoto unit.
Any modification ideas for lowering underhood temperatures?
09-10-2015, 05:10 PM
#5810
do that cutout mesh shit everyone does...
i'm still a little form over function though, and I hate the look. hood spacers, probably...wonder if the cowl can be vented like on the TL.
Won't radiator just keep the engine temps lower but not the intake...which is what causes that bog?
i'm still a little form over function though, and I hate the look. hood spacers, probably...wonder if the cowl can be vented like on the TL.
Won't radiator just keep the engine temps lower but not the intake...which is what causes that bog?
09-10-2015, 08:43 PM
#5814
Ex-OEM King
I can't lie...it's love hate. When it's heat soaking and hot as balls outside or raining and I have to have the top up...the car is loud, even down low...and no torque...which you don't need, but you feel it...
the love is just a lot stronger and I'd have no issues doing 35 miles at a time in it, especially if it's not in traffic.
the love is just a lot stronger and I'd have no issues doing 35 miles at a time in it, especially if it's not in traffic.
Definitely a love hate relationship.
On cool mornings when it's all warmed, the car feels so alive & eager. Throttle response is fantastic, car feels decently muscular for a 4 banger.
On the flipside, I absolutely hate this car's guts when it's heatsoaked and the AC is on.
It feels like the car weighs 4000 pounds on a slipping clutch.
+1 to the cool days when it just feels like it wants to play. If it could talk I'm sure it's telling me to stop being a little bitch and push a bit harder.
On days when it's 95 and you're stuck in traffic, it fvcking blows. My Jeep with it's panoramic sunroof, vented seats, and auto climate control is much better for those days/situations.
do that cutout mesh shit everyone does...
i'm still a little form over function though, and I hate the look. hood spacers, probably...wonder if the cowl can be vented like on the TL.
Won't radiator just keep the engine temps lower but not the intake...which is what causes that bog?
i'm still a little form over function though, and I hate the look. hood spacers, probably...wonder if the cowl can be vented like on the TL.
Won't radiator just keep the engine temps lower but not the intake...which is what causes that bog?
You need the real cold air intake and a way to reduce engine bay temps.
you jelly brah?
09-10-2015, 08:45 PM
#5815
Ex-OEM King
Oh and just remembered... Ran into the previous owner of my S2000 at Trader Joes tonight. I mentioned before that he wanted to sell to get something more powerful (camaro, mustang, etc) and was in a rush to do so which is why he sold the S so fast.
Welp....he bought another S2000.
Said he couldn't live without one in his life and immediately regretted selling the one I now have. He claimed to have searching for another one a week later.
Welp....he bought another S2000.
Said he couldn't live without one in his life and immediately regretted selling the one I now have. He claimed to have searching for another one a week later.
09-10-2015, 08:48 PM
#5816
Team Owner
same story different people...
Now find me an s2000 to buy....
Now find me an s2000 to buy....
09-10-2015, 08:49 PM
#5817
Ex-OEM King
09-10-2015, 08:50 PM
#5818
Speaking of, and we should all take notes.
My original 04 owner:
sold to me, a month later bought his friend's turbo S
reverted to stock and sold that one
bought a miata daily and lotus fun car
sold both
now back in another stock S2000.
Lesson to learn is if you got one, don't sell it. It is impulsive and probably happens on one of those hate moments, but the love moments, you'll miss in a major major way.
My original 04 owner:
sold to me, a month later bought his friend's turbo S
reverted to stock and sold that one
bought a miata daily and lotus fun car
sold both
now back in another stock S2000.
Lesson to learn is if you got one, don't sell it. It is impulsive and probably happens on one of those hate moments, but the love moments, you'll miss in a major major way.
09-10-2015, 08:51 PM
#5819
it's not a Vagon OR an S2000...end game is both.
Problem is...financially only responsible to get just the Vagon since price is so high. And lesbianas...totally different cars...you'll miss something from just owning one.
Problem is...financially only responsible to get just the Vagon since price is so high. And lesbianas...totally different cars...you'll miss something from just owning one.
09-10-2015, 08:55 PM
#5820
Team Owner
i learned my lesson many many years ago... i was pretty much forced to sell the LBP one I think i told you the story...
Now i am not picky... as long as the price is right and car is reliable, i will even buy an s2000 without bumper and interior!!!
Now i am not picky... as long as the price is right and car is reliable, i will even buy an s2000 without bumper and interior!!!
09-10-2015, 09:04 PM
#5821
I feel you, man...I won't even kick you while you're down. I remember that feeling and I remember your story. LBP is a sex color, don't blame you for missing it.
Not gonna lie, I absolutely LOVE Rio Yellow...it's not a color for everyone, but for a loud little honda roadster, I can't help but feel like it's a very fitting color.
09-11-2015, 10:09 AM
#5825
Price was extremely fair so I didn't bother to negotiate him lower. Hell, someone posted an 08 GPW with 50k miles on fb with a sticker of $28k! Car came with an oem car cover as well as stock exhaust and suspension.
The previous owner put colored covers/buttons on the key holes. My compustar installer asked me how am I gonna get in if the battery dies. LOL Will have to pick one out later.
The previous owner put colored covers/buttons on the key holes. My compustar installer asked me how am I gonna get in if the battery dies. LOL
Will have to pick one out later.
09-11-2015, 11:04 AM
#5827
Turd Polisher
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Calling thoiboi & Flipster 
2001 GPW Honda S2000 AP1
On an unrelated note, this is very tempting:
Honda S2000 AP1 OEM Black Seats
2001 GPW Honda S2000 AP1
On an unrelated note, this is very tempting:
Honda S2000 AP1 OEM Black Seats
09-11-2015, 12:44 PM
#5828
Ex-OEM King
Price was extremely fair so I didn't bother to negotiate him lower. Hell, someone posted an 08 GPW with 50k miles on fb with a sticker of $28k! Car came with an oem car cover as well as stock exhaust and suspension.
The previous owner put colored covers/buttons on the key holes. My compustar installer asked me how am I gonna get in if the battery dies. LOL Will have to pick one out later.
The previous owner put colored covers/buttons on the key holes. My compustar installer asked me how am I gonna get in if the battery dies. LOL
Will have to pick one out later.Don't those covers just pop off?
I would have been less sad had I bought mine 3 years ago. I would have paid much less for it. I will be far less sad in a few years when people are lining up for clean cars.
09-11-2015, 07:47 PM
#5830
I drive a Subata.
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Seriously. Why is it sad!? Should be happy 
09-11-2015, 09:46 PM
#5832
Team Owner
talking about ....
how about people who don't have 1 but want 1 right now?
09-11-2015, 10:03 PM
#5833
Senior Moderator
Calling thoiboi & Flipster
2001 GPW Honda S2000 AP1
On an unrelated note, this is very tempting:
Honda S2000 AP1 OEM Black Seats
2001 GPW Honda S2000 AP1
On an unrelated note, this is very tempting:
Honda S2000 AP1 OEM Black Seats
09-11-2015, 10:05 PM
#5834
Senior Moderator
and I do want a GPW with a black interior... Can't say I'm a fan of the red though.....
Damnit Tyler, now you got me thinking....
Damnit Tyler, now you got me thinking....
09-11-2015, 10:06 PM
#5835
Senior Moderator
(Except I won't be there Sunday-Thursday as I work in NC)
09-12-2015, 11:18 AM
#5836
Moderator
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09-12-2015, 11:32 AM
#5837
Senior Moderator
The Official Honda S2000 Thread
Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Oh worrrrrd?
J and I were just talking about you last night. I work in Raleigh every week. Fly into RDU Sunday nights (get there Monday mornings), fly back to CA Thursday nights!
He says we should meet up...
09-12-2015, 11:36 AM
#5838
Moderator
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09-12-2015, 11:39 AM
#5839
Senior Moderator
The Official Honda S2000 Thread
Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
I wouldn't be able to make it to Raleigh when you're there 
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09-12-2015, 11:41 AM
#5840
Moderator
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