The Official Honda S2000 Thread
#1201
thank you. I'm so happy.. i have the same feeling when i picked up my TL. i didn't have the same feeling for the EX though. i picked up the car on S2KI.com. i scoured that site for a few months religiously everyday. here is the thread where i found it. http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php...#entry16158648
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Congrats!...............
Here's mine: MY00, very low miles (was a weekend car for a pharmacist), new Koni yellows, new Robbins top w/glass window, rear 'vent' mounted speakers and installed my ArcAudio 12" in the lower trunk (flush-mounted). Since these pics, i've installed Skunk2 coils to drop it, and bought AP2v1 wheels painted satin black, and an OEM lower lip. Anyone wanna by my CL-S? ahah
Here's mine: MY00, very low miles (was a weekend car for a pharmacist), new Koni yellows, new Robbins top w/glass window, rear 'vent' mounted speakers and installed my ArcAudio 12" in the lower trunk (flush-mounted). Since these pics, i've installed Skunk2 coils to drop it, and bought AP2v1 wheels painted satin black, and an OEM lower lip. Anyone wanna by my CL-S? ahah
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taping it up was fun. i got so many looks on the road. when we stopped at the waffle house to eat, i had every person in the joint staring at us and asking us whats the tape for. I told them what it was for and they still looked at me crazy. most people thought it was a good idea, especially with all the trucks on the road.
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Congrats!...............
Here's mine: MY00, very low miles (was a weekend car for a pharmacist), new Koni yellows, new Robbins top w/glass window, rear 'vent' mounted speakers and installed my ArcAudio 12" in the lower trunk (flush-mounted). Since these pics, i've installed Skunk2 coils to drop it, and bought AP2v1 wheels painted satin black, and an OEM lower lip. Anyone wanna by my CL-S? ahah
Here's mine: MY00, very low miles (was a weekend car for a pharmacist), new Koni yellows, new Robbins top w/glass window, rear 'vent' mounted speakers and installed my ArcAudio 12" in the lower trunk (flush-mounted). Since these pics, i've installed Skunk2 coils to drop it, and bought AP2v1 wheels painted satin black, and an OEM lower lip. Anyone wanna by my CL-S? ahah
#1206
looks good. i really wanted silver but the red was cool. but a plus for my car is the glass top and the leather center console. i might not be able to start modding it this summer since my wife says that since i got my baby, she now wants hers. but definetely on the list are rims, coilovers, and CTSC.
#1208
taping it up was fun. i got so many looks on the road. when we stopped at the waffle house to eat, i had every person in the joint staring at us and asking us whats the tape for. I told them what it was for and they still looked at me crazy. most people thought it was a good idea, especially with all the trucks on the road.
Nice car btw. I am hoping to get one someday because insurance rates suck at age 21.
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yes insurance does suck. its gonna cost me about 125/ month and thats with 2 other cars. im gonna keep insurance on it for 6 months then for the other 6 months get collision for $100/6 months. i would like to get a turbo, but i hear that a supercharger is a little more reliable, but you dont get as much power. maybe im wrong. i don't know if im interested in a HT. I like the looks of them especially the Mugen one, but im mostly gonna keep it topdown and i will only drive it on good days. a HT just defeats the purpose unless it was my DD.
#1211
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Well, you can buy my CTSC with AC....with a CTS-V I'm never going to install it....will keep the S2000 pure....
#1212
yes insurance does suck. its gonna cost me about 125/ month and thats with 2 other cars. im gonna keep insurance on it for 6 months then for the other 6 months get collision for $100/6 months. i would like to get a turbo, but i hear that a supercharger is a little more reliable, but you dont get as much power. maybe im wrong. i don't know if im interested in a HT. I like the looks of them especially the Mugen one, but im mostly gonna keep it topdown and i will only drive it on good days. a HT just defeats the purpose unless it was my DD.
bout the turbo, its just something about the BOV sound that is so irresistable. the whinning sounds good as well....
how much?
#1214
i didnt know that, i still want a turbo. lol
nice! white is prob my favorite color if you have a matching hardtop.
(in the future im gonna paint my PEARL WHITE, like the 350z's)
the lip, would be nice...along with the downforce sides
(i want DRL's)
#1215
heres mine
bought it FEB of 09
came with the hardtop but , no soft top
also, the guy had some mugen MF10's but didnt want to leaave them on the car so, i got the AP1's
good excuse to get myself some RPF1's tho
bought it FEB of 09
came with the hardtop but , no soft top
also, the guy had some mugen MF10's but didnt want to leaave them on the car so, i got the AP1's
good excuse to get myself some RPF1's tho
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I apologize for my Black Market moment, I wasn't really trying to disobey the site rules. BAD MOD!
But the SC has just been sitting in boxes in my house since I bought it. It does deserve to be on an S2000. It's time to get off my butt about it, though. I will post properly in the Black Market and in S2KI when the time comes, probably in the next week or two, and I'll let you know when it's posted.
But the SC has just been sitting in boxes in my house since I bought it. It does deserve to be on an S2000. It's time to get off my butt about it, though. I will post properly in the Black Market and in S2KI when the time comes, probably in the next week or two, and I'll let you know when it's posted.
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I don't suppose anyone would be interested in a straight trade?
'02 RL, white with navi 45K in pristine condition for an AP1?
There's gotta be someone out there getting rid of one..
'02 RL, white with navi 45K in pristine condition for an AP1?
There's gotta be someone out there getting rid of one..
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I apologize for my Black Market moment, I wasn't really trying to disobey the site rules. BAD MOD!
But the SC has just been sitting in boxes in my house since I bought it. It does deserve to be on an S2000. It's time to get off my butt about it, though. I will post properly in the Black Market and in S2KI when the time comes, probably in the next week or two, and I'll let you know when it's posted.
But the SC has just been sitting in boxes in my house since I bought it. It does deserve to be on an S2000. It's time to get off my butt about it, though. I will post properly in the Black Market and in S2KI when the time comes, probably in the next week or two, and I'll let you know when it's posted.
#1221
05/5AT/Navi/ABP/Quartz
I'm looking at a 2000 S2K with less than 20,000 miles. Guy wants about $15,000. What do you guys think? Any reason to not buy a year 2000, thanks?
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hot S2K!
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The only complaint I have about the 2000/2001 years is the plastic rear window. 2002 and newer have glass with a defroster. It can be switched of course.
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I think that's a reasonable price for low miles, particularly if the car is mint. If it's not mint, I'd knock of a couple thousand and see if the seller bites. The only objection I have to the 2000 S2k was noted above as well--plastic rear window. This CAN be replaced with a glass window, though, again as noted. Or you could get a hard top and not worry about it.
#1228
05/5AT/Navi/ABP/Quartz
Thanks guys. I will only buy it if mint. Asking prices seem higher out west. I am aware of the plastic window and solution. Beleive it or not, that price seems to be in line for the miles and according to kbb and edmunds. I will try to get it for a few thousand less but again, the price is in line and similar to 2-3 years newer with 50-70,000 miles.
We will see what happens.
We will see what happens.
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Thanks guys. I will only buy it if mint. Asking prices seem higher out west. I am aware of the plastic window and solution. Beleive it or not, that price seems to be in line for the miles and according to kbb and edmunds. I will try to get it for a few thousand less but again, the price is in line and similar to 2-3 years newer with 50-70,000 miles.
We will see what happens.
We will see what happens.
#1230
05/5AT/Navi/ABP/Quartz
drdamian
Thanks, I have been using you excellent purchase as my model. So far the car appears to be as clean as yours but with zero mods. The car is just over 100 miles away and I am still doing background work and considering it.
Frankly I'm going back and forth regarding the purchase. I have a clean one owner (me) 1993 Del Sol with 134,000 miles, all of which I can account for. There have not been 5,000 miles put on it in two years. It's my fun toy and the S2k would replace it. I really don't need either but the Del Sol has been paid for for a long time. Also, I can run it to the vtec range and stay legal!
The Del Sol is not an S2000 but they serve the same function for me. I probably have almost as much fun and have more space in the DS. How do you guys pack for a weekend trip, toothpaste and credit card only? Right this minute I'm leaning toward being happy with what I have. The best way to do that is stop reading this thread and to stop test driving S2Ks. To be continued. Enjoy your toys.
Thanks, I have been using you excellent purchase as my model. So far the car appears to be as clean as yours but with zero mods. The car is just over 100 miles away and I am still doing background work and considering it.
Frankly I'm going back and forth regarding the purchase. I have a clean one owner (me) 1993 Del Sol with 134,000 miles, all of which I can account for. There have not been 5,000 miles put on it in two years. It's my fun toy and the S2k would replace it. I really don't need either but the Del Sol has been paid for for a long time. Also, I can run it to the vtec range and stay legal!
The Del Sol is not an S2000 but they serve the same function for me. I probably have almost as much fun and have more space in the DS. How do you guys pack for a weekend trip, toothpaste and credit card only? Right this minute I'm leaning toward being happy with what I have. The best way to do that is stop reading this thread and to stop test driving S2Ks. To be continued. Enjoy your toys.
#1231
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#1232
Honda+Blue=My garage
Am seriously considering an S2K in the near future.
I am fairly certain on an AP2.
Question is the major difference on the early vs late MY.
I know the 2006-8 are a different throttle or clutch set up, but is there any other substantive difference?
I am fairly certain on an AP2.
Question is the major difference on the early vs late MY.
I know the 2006-8 are a different throttle or clutch set up, but is there any other substantive difference?
#1233
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2006-8 have traction control. Boooooo if you want the "pure sports car experience", but Yayyyyyy if you want the daily driver experience. IIRC, the 2004-05 don't have traction control.
#1235
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#1237
Honda+Blue=My garage
Thanks all.
Sorry for all the Questions, but thanks for all the answers.
This would be a weekender and a play toy. Kind of like yours Neuronbob. I have a TLS as a DD to haul the kids, but the S will be a weekend top down toy.
Probably not looking to track it but will do some drives with car clubs.
The rims on the 06+ are better looking IMHO.
I haven't checked out the seats. Is the bolstering and support better in one vs the other, or is it a style thing?
The traction control question sounds like it got answered, but confirming it can be disabled/shut off when desired.
Sorry for all the Questions, but thanks for all the answers.
Probably not looking to track it but will do some drives with car clubs.
I haven't checked out the seats. Is the bolstering and support better in one vs the other, or is it a style thing?
The traction control question sounds like it got answered, but confirming it can be disabled/shut off when desired.
#1239
Honda+Blue=My garage
The headrest is solid, unlike the 2nd gen TLS which has a hole in the middle-got it
Speakers in the roll bar are a nice addition for more DD type stuff
#1240
Under construction
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I had to look at this twice lol I thought it was an S2K until I looked very closely