The Official Honda S2000 Thread
06-24-2008, 11:53 AM
#843
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OK guys, how about these Work Meisters?
Not the split spokes I like, and that car is lowered more than I'd like, but I think they'd look REALLY good in 17's in that color. There's a vendor on S2KI selling them in safe offset with 17 X 8 front and 17 X 9 rear for around $2150. Also, while they are also common on S2ks, they are not as common as the CE28s. Did I say I like the color on silver, as mine is?
I'm not really trying to mod, but these wheels are starting to grow on me...
Not the split spokes I like, and that car is lowered more than I'd like, but I think they'd look REALLY good in 17's in that color. There's a vendor on S2KI selling them in safe offset with 17 X 8 front and 17 X 9 rear for around $2150. Also, while they are also common on S2ks, they are not as common as the CE28s. Did I say I like the color on silver, as mine is?
I'm not really trying to mod, but these wheels are starting to grow on me...
06-24-2008, 02:52 PM
#848
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I'm not a brand whore, so I'm open to suggestions. ("I'm all JDM'd up, yo!" 
) There's a place that has an 18" "stacker" (sic 
) set especially for the S, for only $810 before shipping. Better than $2k any day....but the Rotas are only in black with a polished lip.
http://www.racinglab.com/rota-d2-s2000.html
) There's a place that has an 18" "stacker" (sic ) set especially for the S, for only $810 before shipping. Better than $2k any day....but the Rotas are only in black with a polished lip.http://www.racinglab.com/rota-d2-s2000.html
06-24-2008, 03:43 PM
#850
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You certainly cannot compare the quality of work vs. rota. Work is far superior, in every way.
Originally Posted by SSMTL01
I like them a lot as well but they are not very unique. Rota D2's are the same style as well and are much cheaper if you are not a brand whore 
06-24-2008, 05:56 PM
#852
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Nah. I like the OEM 2008 CR wheels better. I'd love for a CR owner to dump a set at a great price....then I'd pounce.
For now....the stock AP1 16s are the best match for me. I just can't find anything better.
I'd love for a CR owner to dump a set at a great price....then I'd pounce.For now....the stock AP1 16s are the best match for me. I just can't find anything better.
06-24-2008, 06:07 PM
#853
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Originally Posted by cltypeSLOW
looking at an 06 to pick up....anyone have the drive by wire motor/ecu and care to comment?
- DBW has no lag whatsoever. On the road or on the track, system works great.
- Tons of people who have AP1s have driven my car and have made no mention of any lag or problems.
- One owner on s2ki who recently upgraded from an 05 to an 08 said that he felt that the DBW was a definite improvement over the cable linkage
- DBW exists for a reason in the NSX and McLaren F1 - when implemented properly, it allows for a more linear feel. I think in the case of the S2k, it works very well - don't let so-called 'hardcore-purists' tell you otherwise.
06-24-2008, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by synth19
You certainly cannot compare the quality of work vs. rota. Work is far superior, in every way.
I'm saying that they are the same style wheel for much cheaper. I know just like everyone else that Work uses better materials and craftsmanship, but to some it's not worth an extra $1,000+
06-26-2008, 07:19 AM
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This has to be a scam
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/car/720736695.html
$1k more for quality wheels is worth it.
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/car/720736695.html
$1k more for quality wheels is worth it.
06-26-2008, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by SakiGT
This has to be a scam
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/car/720736695.html
$1k more for quality wheels is worth it.
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/car/720736695.html
$1k more for quality wheels is worth it.
06-26-2008, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Honestly, I don't think it is. I've seen quite a few of that year on Autotrader. I think people are just aggressively pricing their "toys" for the cash.
06-26-2008, 03:24 PM
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Doesn't look like a scam. I'd hit it in a minute if I were looking for an S.
As far as spending $1000 more on quality wheels....some people have kids that they have to someday put through college, and therefore invest and save.....
.....but luckily I can afford Work wheels even after I do that.
Stay in school, kids, and you'll be able to do the same.
As far as spending $1000 more on quality wheels....some people have kids that they have to someday put through college, and therefore invest and save.....
.....but luckily I can afford Work wheels even after I do that.
Stay in school, kids, and you'll be able to do the same.
06-26-2008, 03:39 PM
#860
So is insurance really that brutal on the S2k? Thinking about tradining in the TL for something smaller...I think right now insurance is about $3,500/yr , I wonder how much more the S2k would be with a mint driving record?
06-26-2008, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by JJaber06
So is insurance really that brutal on the S2k? Thinking about tradining in the TL for something smaller...I think right now insurance is about $3,500/yr , I wonder how much more the S2k would be with a mint driving record?
Are you kidding me? Insurance was only about $1.6k/yr for me when I had mine.
06-26-2008, 04:14 PM
#863
Originally Posted by ATXCLS
Are you kidding me? Insurance was only about $1.6k/yr for me when I had mine.
I have a feeling the S2000 will be a lot more though...
06-26-2008, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by JJaber06
Its under my name and i'm 19 I have a feeling the S2000 will be a lot more though...
I have a feeling the S2000 will be a lot more though...I bet it won't- you would be surprised. It's barely more expensive then my 2001 TL was so I can't imagine a 3rd gen TL.
06-26-2008, 04:20 PM
#865
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Originally Posted by JJaber06
So is insurance really that brutal on the S2k? Thinking about tradining in the TL for something smaller...I think right now insurance is about $3,500/yr , I wonder how much more the S2k would be with a mint driving record?
06-26-2008, 04:33 PM
#866
Originally Posted by cltypeSLOW
dude, you are with the wrong company. i only play 1300 for my CLS/year and that is with 2 speeding tickets in the last year.
I'm with all-state now, but Geiko wasn't any cheaper.
06-26-2008, 05:43 PM
#867
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Originally Posted by vishnus11
Mine's an 06.
- DBW has no lag whatsoever. On the road or on the track, system works great.
- Tons of people who have AP1s have driven my car and have made no mention of any lag or problems.
- One owner on s2ki who recently upgraded from an 05 to an 08 said that he felt that the DBW was a definite improvement over the cable linkage
- DBW exists for a reason in the NSX and McLaren F1 - when implemented properly, it allows for a more linear feel. I think in the case of the S2k, it works very well - don't let so-called 'hardcore-purists' tell you otherwise.
- DBW has no lag whatsoever. On the road or on the track, system works great.
- Tons of people who have AP1s have driven my car and have made no mention of any lag or problems.
- One owner on s2ki who recently upgraded from an 05 to an 08 said that he felt that the DBW was a definite improvement over the cable linkage
- DBW exists for a reason in the NSX and McLaren F1 - when implemented properly, it allows for a more linear feel. I think in the case of the S2k, it works very well - don't let so-called 'hardcore-purists' tell you otherwise.
Why would Honda introduce something that isn't better than the old one?
Plus, I've driven both AP1s and AP2s... AP2>AP1 in my opinion.
06-26-2008, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
Doesn't look like a scam. I'd hit it in a minute if I were looking for an S.
As far as spending $1000 more on quality wheels....some people have kids that they have to someday put through college, and therefore invest and save.....
.....but luckily I can afford Work wheels even after I do that.
Stay in school, kids, and you'll be able to do the same.
As far as spending $1000 more on quality wheels....some people have kids that they have to someday put through college, and therefore invest and save.....
.....but luckily I can afford Work wheels even after I do that.
Stay in school, kids, and you'll be able to do the same.
06-26-2008, 08:30 PM
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^^^
Those silver Meister S1s are REALLY growing on me. I'm really thinking of pulling the trigger on them. I REALLY need to stay away from S2KI.
Dangit, I bought an S to prevent my RL from becoming more of a money pit........now all I've done is to buy another money pit.
Those silver Meister S1s are REALLY growing on me. I'm really thinking of pulling the trigger on them. I REALLY need to stay away from S2KI.
Dangit, I bought an S to prevent my RL from becoming more of a money pit........now all I've done is to buy another money pit.
06-26-2008, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by JJaber06
So is insurance really that brutal on the S2k? Thinking about tradining in the TL for something smaller...I think right now insurance is about $3,500/yr , I wonder how much more the S2k would be with a mint driving record?
06-26-2008, 09:42 PM
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I saw a black AP2 in traffic today.
I think like that in the flesh, she has some kind of an exotic look to it.
I think like that in the flesh, she has some kind of an exotic look to it.
06-26-2008, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by iTimmy
Going from a 07 G35X to a 08 S2000 created an annual increase of $60. Many factors go into calculating insurance premiums, one that is often overlooked is credit rating, if you have a solid credit score your insurance will be cheaper then someone with a less then spectacular score. In addition to the obvious factors, age, marital status, driving record/history, multi-lines customer, etc....
06-27-2008, 03:33 AM
#873
woooo!!
a few pictures to share with you all, in case you haven't stumbled across my recent thread
this is from a cruise with some friends... the AP2 is mine and AP1 is my buddy's
Driving this car up in the twisties (especially) is an absolute joy!!
this is from a cruise with some friends... the AP2 is mine and AP1 is my buddy's
Driving this car up in the twisties (especially) is an absolute joy!!
06-27-2008, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
Dangit, I bought an S to prevent my RL from becoming more of a money pit........now all I've done is to buy another money pit.
Did you honestly think you weren't going to modify the S2k? Look at the vendor support for it! I like Work rims ... but I love Volk rims even more. Pure Adrenaline was helping a friend sell his staggered set of Volks that fit the S2k like a glove ... they were the hawtness. Just the offsets don't give you that many choices ...
06-27-2008, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by subtledreamer
a few pictures to share with you all, in case you haven't stumbled across my recent thread
this is from a cruise with some friends... the AP2 is mine and AP1 is my buddy's
Driving this car up in the twisties (especially) is an absolute joy!!
this is from a cruise with some friends... the AP2 is mine and AP1 is my buddy's
Driving this car up in the twisties (especially) is an absolute joy!!
06-27-2008, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by achenator
My mom wants to sell her S2k, 2004 silver over blk/red. 21000 mi. What's it worth?
06-27-2008, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by derrick
neuronbob,
Did you honestly think you weren't going to modify the S2k? Look at the vendor support for it!
Did you honestly think you weren't going to modify the S2k? Look at the vendor support for it!
You are totally right, the vendor support for the S is staggering compared to anything for today's Acuras. Well, at least I haven't thought about touching the RL anymore.
It's perfect.Mod #1 complete tonight: PA-HON11 with iPod wiring, XM Roady XT in the glove compartment, install of a 2-way alarm system. I feel slightly safer leaving the car in public now, and I can get my hourly CNN fix while in the S.
Mod #2...probably gonna be those Work Meister S1 2 piece wheels above, in 17" size. There simply aren't very many good-looking wheels for the S. Somebody stop me from buying them! Tell me they're too heavy, too ugly, or something!
