neuronbob

Honda has not announced the end of the S2000, and so we are presuming that it will soldier on for another year. This is a pretty big issue on S2KI recently.

tsxgoogs

Cool because in january, a cd of mine will have matured and i want a new s2000 so hopefully they dont just end production.

FiveLiterCheater

I think the stock AP2 wheels look sick! Just put the spoon BBK on all four corners instead

Costco

neuronbob: My vote is for the CE28Ns.... they look so nice. This is like perfection IMO.... even the factory (?) lip spoiler is a nice subtle touch

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JJaber: get one of your parents to be a secondary driver on your insurance.... preferably the better driver My dad is the secondary on my car and he's only driven it once, cause it scares the crap out of him.... but the insurance guy doesn't know that! We actually got a before/after quote, it was $1500 for 6 months with just me on it (clean record) and $500/6m with my dad as secondary.

Mokos23

they need to make a 2nd gen S2000 sometime i hope

Loseit

iTrader: (1)

the internet world!! gotta love it.

tsxgoogs

Im worried that they might do away with it completely, like what acura did with its sports cars

subtledreamer

Yessir! Good to see you're still around. Still rocking the CL?

gtg710w

acura had sports carS?

tsxgoogs

Before 2006

neuronbob

OK guys, I'm totally agonizing over wheels. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Looks or weight?

Work Meister S1 2 pc wheels (21#/23#) but looks pretty good (picture on previous page)
Prodrive GC-05-click or GC-06-click
Now I'm even looking at the new SSR Type C-RS--click
Definitely not the Volk CE28, too many people have that.

All are 17's in safe offset and other than the Meisters, are as light or lighter than my stock 16s. By the time I make a wheel decision, the cruising season will be over at this rate....and maybe that's not such a bad thing.

FiveLiterCheater

Get some HRE's with a stepped lip

iTimmy

A 17 that weighs the same as a 16 is still going to cause a decrease in performance and fuel economy, in addition to unsprung weight and rotational mass you have to factor in axial inertia. I would leave it alone, I like all of the factory S2000 wheels, if you really want more performance buy better tires it will yield more performance then wheels. Trying to be original with bolt ons on a S2k is an impossibility, its rare to see one in stock form, everyone molests them.

neuronbob

What an excellent driver, in a totally stock S2000. I need to take my little guy to the track at least once.

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From the description on YouTube:

TommySalami

So apparently the newest AP2s have been tuned to have even less oversteer? I talked to someone who had one at the autocross last saturday and said he couldn't spin it if he tried

iTimmy

No one can agree about the differences, yes it has been changed and yes it is suppose to be less prone to oversteer, however those who had earlier AP2's and upgraded to 08's claim they can't tell a difference, other then the ride itself is a bit harsher. As for an inability to have the back end come around on a 08 I can testify that not only can it be done, but it is still very easy. With traction control on it keeps the car very "safe" it is hard to get yourself into trouble with it on, I wonder if the person from the autocross simply didn't turn it off

The video that nueronbob posted was interesting, I couldn't believe how much body roll that cambio corsa had! Must have been scary going into some of those turns. Seeing that video makes me wonder why they don't make a real CR, the current one, in my opinion is hardly different from the base model other then ricey mods. On the other hand if they made a model with a beefed up clutch, rear dif and supercharger for drivetrain improvements and then removed some of the luxuries to reduce weight they would have a real CR and then they can make a CR luxury, which would have the improved drivetrain and the luxury amenities of the standard model and of course they could charge more for these options and people would pay for it, I know I would have. The only reason I seriously plan on getting a new vehicle in a few years is because as much as I love driving the S2k, I want something with more power.

TommySalami

^^Yeah, the CR seems like stuff anyone could do, and many would do, on their own anyways

vishnus11

Amazing!

Great car 10 years later. I remember it was originally termed as the car you bought to get "The most Ferrari fun south of Ferrari prices".

tsxgoogs

Im going to the dealership tomorrow to look at one and if the price is right i might have a new car by the end of the weekend. Hopefully i get a good deal my brothers friend is a salesman

SSMTL01

^ Don't buy a new one You can get a slightly used one for about 10k less.

tsxgoogs

I might get a CR they dont have any used yet. The yellow one thats on the show room floor has been there for a long while im going to make my move i on that if or i will just go for the black on red. I would rather have it new because its been my favorite car since it came out now i have some money saved up for a down payment and im going to be selling the tsx or trade in again if i get what i want. I will be able to cover the monthly payments and my parents got my on the insurance.

tsxgoogs

After car shoping this weekend i found a dealership that still had a new 07 with 24 miles. They were not able to give me an offer today because theire computers down how much should i offer i was thinking 27k and go from there they said it would def be under 30k

Crazy Bimmer

^ I would stick with $27k, i think they would do it.

Sick deal! But also keep in mind that they are offering .9% for 36 and 2.9% for 60 on new models.

So depending what rate you get on that 07 would make or break the deal. IMO

neuronbob

I agree with the Crazy one. You have found an uncommon (not rare) gem....a new 2007 S still on the lot. I haven't seen any in my area.

neuronbob

Here's some pics of my very humble radio mods.

Very happy with the work, with my ability to keep the stock HU and to maintain the use of the stock radio controls, even with some aspects of the use of the iPod.

XM antenna


The Roady XT fits PERFECTLY. It's was only $24.95 on closeout at Sears when I last checked.


The wires don't pinch on closing the door, and there's plenty of room for my iPod.

iTimmy

Keep in mind that the 07 is a few months away from being a 2 years old car, the $27k it was worth a few months ago I would feel is starting to drop. By September it will be more like $25k, at least to me.

As for saving $10k to buy a slightly used car that is only a few years old it isn't going to happen with a S2k, to me low miles is less then 10k miles. Its hard to find an AP2 with average miles for less then $20k, I bought a new 08 in December for $31k, no way in the world it will be near $21k(10k less then new) in 3 years, in particular in good shape with low miles. If you can get a good deal on one new, invoice or below, this is a fair car to purchase new, the big hit isn't that big.

Crazy Bimmer

Im willing to hook up any s2k owners here. Items are used.

OEM car cover
$75

K&N FIPK instake,
missing rubber hoses but can easily be found at any store.
$150

AEM intake with a small dent in it but doesnt affect anything.
$75

All prices include shipping!

tsxgoogs

I am so excited the car is just awesome i have to iron out the details but hopefully i will have it by the end of the week!

I will take the car cover if all works out!

tsxgoogs

I got a killer deal 2k down 440 a month, back on black i am going to accept the offer tomorrow and my insurance will only go up 400 a year because its 07 it would be a little more if it was 08

SSMTL01

Is the AEM a CAI or short ram?

Crazy Bimmer

its a CAI

neuronbob

Congrats! Welcome to the club.

Post pix when you get it.

tsxgoogs

Thanks, will def post pics i think i might pick it up thursday or friday

tsxgoogs

What is driving like in the rain with the s2k under normal driving? .By normal i mean on the highway or just around town not race. I am having second thoughts because i would have to drive it everyday.

iTimmy

I use mine as a daily driver and assuming you have no kids and don't need to store big things its a piece of cake. Every now and again something will come up that wouldn't if you had a larger vehicle, but for me it is so infrequent its not something I would base my purchase on. If you need to haul lumber, soil, furniture, plants, etc... this is not the car for you, but if you need basic sporting goods, groceries, etc... there is nothing to worry about. The trunk is fairly large and there are plenty of little storage compartments in the car itself.

bgsm1th

So, can you fit two set of golf-clubs in the trunk? It sounds retarded, but that could be a deal breaker for me...

SSMTL01

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Considering you are getting an 07 with the traction control- I don't think you have anything to worry about. I have to drive my 04 (no traction control) pretty carefully in the rain, but I think that's the case with any RWD car. I DD mine and have no doubts about it.

jerzpwr

Two golf bags go in if you take the longer clubs outs (driver and 3 wood). The passenger usually holds on to them.

oh yea and im talking the carry bags and not the caddy bags. I would think two caddy bags would be tough since they are usaully bigger.

tsxgoogs

I like to let other people drive. As long as i can fit my clubs in to go to the range and the ocasional solo twilight im good.

Im going to the dealer at 1:30 to sign the papers. I dont think i will be able to pick it up until saturday though.

iTimmy

I have a sub in my trunk and don't golf, so I don't know