The Official Honda S2000 Thread
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
I don't need another car though, it's just that summer is around the corner and this thread makes it sooooo tempting.
#762
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Originally Posted by LotusTracker
Thought you wanted an elise....
#763
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Technical question to the S2k guys: Can you have an AP1 but with a facelifted AP2 body?
#764
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
Technical question to the S2k guys: Can you have an AP1 but with a facelifted AP2 body?
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As weird as this may sound, I drove an AP2 S2k this weekend and a '02 NSX. As much as I loved the NSX, the relatively CHEAP "fun factor" of the S2k is making me wonder if 30-40k more for an NSX worth it.
#766
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^Buy both!
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Originally Posted by synth19
As weird as this may sound, I drove an AP2 S2k this weekend and a '02 NSX. As much as I loved the NSX, the relatively CHEAP "fun factor" of the S2k is making me wonder if 30-40k more for an NSX worth it. :run
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Originally Posted by TommySalami
Hmm, now think about what could be done to an S2k with 30 grand
#769
If I were to get a S2k, it would have to be 02-03. Earlier years have the "weak valve spring" issues, and I don't care for the 8k on the AP2. The AP2 rims are also pretty heavy.
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
Honestly I find the S2k to be an almost perfect car. I've seen people heavily modding them and it looses it's appeal to me.
^ +1. I wouldn't mod an AP2 S2k, except for maybe a factory lip.
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Originally Posted by synth19
As weird as this may sound, I drove an AP2 S2k this weekend and a '02 NSX. As much as I loved the NSX, the relatively CHEAP "fun factor" of the S2k is making me wonder if 30-40k more for an NSX worth it.
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
Honestly I find the S2k to be an almost perfect car. I've seen people heavily modding them and it looses it's appeal to me.
+2. I don't have he slightest inclination to mod my S right now. The power mods are not very good for either AP1 (which I have) or AP2, other than supercharging. The appearance mods are not appealing right now. I only want new tires but am going to wait for the stock S02s to wear out.
Back to vacation mode...
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
+2. I don't have he slightest inclination to mod my S right now. The power mods are not very good for either AP1 (which I have) or AP2, other than supercharging. The appearance mods are not appealing right now. I only want new tires but am going to wait for the stock S02s to wear out.
Back to vacation mode...
Back to vacation mode...
-upgraded stereo with amped components and eventually a sub
-jdm red emblems (to match the red interior)
-clear sidemarkers/cleared headlights
-drop (this isnt a big priority at the moment but would be nice)
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Stereo is about the only thing i'd mod.
I'd get better speakers and the XM antenna if it didnt come with it
I'd get better speakers and the XM antenna if it didnt come with it
#776
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Originally Posted by SSMTL01
+3, with the exception of the stereo (I am a big music nut and the distortion from the stock speakers with the top down is terrible) and some basic aesthetics. I'm planning on doing the following, then saving up for big mods like rims and an sc
-upgraded stereo with amped components and eventually a sub
-jdm red emblems (to match the red interior)
-clear sidemarkers/cleared headlights
-drop (this isnt a big priority at the moment but would be nice)
-upgraded stereo with amped components and eventually a sub
-jdm red emblems (to match the red interior)
-clear sidemarkers/cleared headlights
-drop (this isnt a big priority at the moment but would be nice)
Love the car EXACTLY the way it is. Too much R&D was done into each and every component, as evidenced by the fact that $2000 cat-back exhausts and $400 intakes don't make any appreciable power and sacrifice driveability.
I even don't mind the stereo. In 06 they added 4 more speakers (total 8) and changed the HU. Its not too bad - you can hear it top down on the hwy now.
#778
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Originally Posted by ChrisQ1980
and I don't care for the 8k on the AP2. The AP2 rims are also pretty heavy.
Keep in mind the tire sizes increased from 205 (front) / 225 (rear) on the AP1 to 215 (f) / 245 (r) on AP2... yet are still lighter! Interesting stuff IMO.
Here's the link to that BM video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=9gtu1QgxxuE (Wheel/tires section starts at ~7:45)
It is important to note that the JDM 04-05 S2000's didn't receive the 2.2L engine... hence I believe the differences in feel & lap times are much more indicative of the suspension & wheel/tire tweaks Honda implemented.
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So no one, by that I mean even people in real life, S2ki, etc. mods the suspension? Even if they do, does it make a notable or at least positive difference? I rode shotgun, in a stock S2000 of all things, and never got to notice how the car handled because it was all freeway.
And even though power mods, especially catbacks don't do much, I like the sound of this S2000.
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Not that I could live with it but would be funny to drive on the street like that
And even though power mods, especially catbacks don't do much, I like the sound of this S2000.
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Not that I could live with it but would be funny to drive on the street like that
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
So no one, by that I mean even people in real life, S2ki, etc. mods the suspension? Even if they do, does it make a notable or at least positive difference? I rode shotgun, in a stock S2000 of all things, and never got to notice how the car handled because it was all freeway.
And even though power mods, especially catbacks don't do much, I like the sound of this S2000.
Not that I could live with it but would be funny to drive on the street like that
And even though power mods, especially catbacks don't do much, I like the sound of this S2000.
Not that I could live with it but would be funny to drive on the street like that
(nevermind the tool giving commentary)
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#782
Originally Posted by bgsm1th
Gotta love the ITB as well!
(nevermind the tool giving commentary)
(nevermind the tool giving commentary)
I remember seeing that vid a long time ago... one of the best sounding S2000s ever.
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
So no one, by that I mean even people in real life, S2ki, etc. mods the suspension? Even if they do, does it make a notable or at least positive difference? I rode shotgun, in a stock S2000 of all things, and never got to notice how the car handled because it was all freeway.
And even though power mods, especially catbacks don't do much, I like the sound of this S2000.
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Not that I could live with it but would be funny to drive on the street like that
And even though power mods, especially catbacks don't do much, I like the sound of this S2000.
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Not that I could live with it but would be funny to drive on the street like that
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Well I got TWO S2000's today...
They're 1/18'th of their usual size
But I managed to snag a white and silver
They're 1/18'th of their usual size
But I managed to snag a white and silver
#786
Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
So no one, by that I mean even people in real life, S2ki, etc. mods the suspension? Even if they do, does it make a notable or at least positive difference? I rode shotgun, in a stock S2000 of all things, and never got to notice how the car handled because it was all freeway.
#787
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
I thought that was proven to be a fake? Or at least, so I hear on S2KI. My ears would split from driving that car.
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
So no one, by that I mean even people in real life, S2ki, etc. mods the suspension? Even if they do, does it make a notable or at least positive difference? I rode shotgun, in a stock S2000 of all things, and never got to notice how the car handled because it was all freeway.
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Well I got TWO S2000's today...
They're 1/18'th of their usual size
But I managed to snag a white and silver
They're 1/18'th of their usual size
But I managed to snag a white and silver
I still have to put my 1:18 model in the office. I've had a terrible time getting my two-year-old away from the model. He keeps trying to pull the thing out of the box, so I had to keep it out of his reach.
iTimmy, the car sounds beautiful in its loudness stock. I look forward to that when I step in to drive it.
shrykhar, I bought SCC and read the suspension comparo. I felt it was well-done because it didn't declare a winner--simply too many variables to do so. I'm still planning on remaining stock until I'm used to driving on the stock setup. Given that I've only put less than 1000 miles on the car in the two months I've owned it, that'll take a while. And when I do, SSMTL01's statement that quality parts cost is definitely correct.
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Bob did you get the Auto Art models? I managed to snag them both for $19.00 each with no shipping charges
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
LOLz!
I still have to put my 1:18 model in the office. I've had a terrible time getting my two-year-old away from the model. He keeps trying to pull the thing out of the box, so I had to keep it out of his reach.
iTimmy, the car sounds beautiful in its loudness stock. I look forward to that when I step in to drive it.
shrykhar, I bought SCC and read the suspension comparo. I felt it was well-done because it didn't declare a winner--simply too many variables to do so. I'm still planning on remaining stock until I'm used to driving on the stock setup. Given that I've only put less than 1000 miles on the car in the two months I've owned it, that'll take a while. And when I do, SSMTL01's statement that quality parts cost is definitely correct.
I still have to put my 1:18 model in the office. I've had a terrible time getting my two-year-old away from the model. He keeps trying to pull the thing out of the box, so I had to keep it out of his reach.
iTimmy, the car sounds beautiful in its loudness stock. I look forward to that when I step in to drive it.
shrykhar, I bought SCC and read the suspension comparo. I felt it was well-done because it didn't declare a winner--simply too many variables to do so. I'm still planning on remaining stock until I'm used to driving on the stock setup. Given that I've only put less than 1000 miles on the car in the two months I've owned it, that'll take a while. And when I do, SSMTL01's statement that quality parts cost is definitely correct.
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
So no one, by that I mean even people in real life, S2ki, etc. mods the suspension? Even if they do, does it make a notable or at least positive difference? I rode shotgun, in a stock S2000 of all things, and never got to notice how the car handled because it was all freeway.
And even though power mods, especially catbacks don't do much, I like the sound of this S2000.
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Not that I could live with it but would be funny to drive on the street like that
And even though power mods, especially catbacks don't do much, I like the sound of this S2000.
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Not that I could live with it but would be funny to drive on the street like that
Modding the suspension... There are many who will just throw lowering springs onto any car and call it a day because they want to be "lowered" , however, in a car like the S2000, if your going to change the suspension, you had better do your homework first, or else your handling ability will suffer and the car will not perform as well as it would with the OEM suspension.
This also depends on what you do with the car... if you just drive it on weekends, and never have any intention on ever having it on an Auto-X or HPDE track, than you can probably just get away with lowering springs (even if it does make you lose some ability).
There are some good tried and true suspension upgrades such as the KW V2 &V3, and the Bilstein PSS9 for people who are real track enthusiasts.
Also, that video I have read is a fake exhaust note. It's some kind of F1 sound layover (not sure what the techincal term is).
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^ Nice S2k.
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I had decided when I bought my TL that it would stay relatively stock and my next project car would be an AP1 S2000...this thread has just made it that much clearer and made it more urgent for me. Time to find a second job, I suppose.
All of you who have posted pics on this thread have beautiful S2K's. I'm jealous. LOL
All of you who have posted pics on this thread have beautiful S2K's. I'm jealous. LOL
#796
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
Technical question to the S2k guys: Can you have an AP1 but with a facelifted AP2 body?
I've had it for 5 years and it's still a blast! Perfect 3rd car.
#798
^^thats one sexy S2k! I really like the CE28Ns (?) on them, really understated and looks great.