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Old 10-04-2011 | 01:14 PM
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NFR. 41k miles
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Ugh so tempting. I want.
Go for it!

I can honestly say the complete package that is the S2000 is the most amazing piece of machinery I have ever owned/driven. The execution is downright amazing and in my opinion is somewhat a last hurrah before Honda (for lack of a better phrase) moved moved away from "drivers' cars". Newer Hondas feel very disconnected compared to those 5-15 years ago. /rant

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Old 10-04-2011 | 01:27 PM
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NFR. 41k miles
Damn, I dont like red

Originally Posted by H22A_CD5
Go for it!

I can honestly say the complete package that is the S2000 is the most amazing piece of machinery I have ever owned/driven. The execution is downright amazing and in my opinion is somewhat a last hurrah before Honda (for lack of a better phrase) moved moved away from "drivers' cars". Newer Hondas feel very disconnected compared to those 5-15 years ago. /rant
Preach on, brotha.

New Hondas do feel disconnected. Most of the blame is on that damn electric power steering and drive by wire. Its so numb.
Old 10-04-2011 | 01:38 PM
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Preach on, brotha.

New Hondas do feel disconnected. Most of the blame is on that damn electric power steering and drive by wire. Its so numb.
S2ks have EPS, its just good EPS lol. I can kind of sympathize with you on the DBW, I owned an 04 TSX and do own an RDX. Once you drive it for a while you don't even notice its there anymore. But there are times where it lags a little behind. On the other hand, it makes traction control, cruise and several other things simpler to control.
Old 10-04-2011 | 01:59 PM
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Don't tempt me. I've been looking at LBP AP2s for a few weeks now.
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The AP2s have DBW as well, but as you said, well tuned. The 8th gen Accord DBW sucks.

I like having a cable connecting my foot to the throttle body, not a wire loom. I don't like TCS (my car doesn't even have it). The only assist I like is ABS, unless on a track. I dont like power steering that much either, but some power steering systems feel ok.
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
The AP2s have DBW as well
04-05 are manual throttle (no TCS) 06+ are DBW (yes TCS, but a button fixes that). But the 06+ ECU is flashable, meaning FlashPro for ~$500 versus KPro for earlier models which is ~$1500. (I have KPro, it is many awesomez! but Flashpro has many advantages over KPro)

Since you mentioned TCS I'll point out that you don't drive the S2000, you ask it nicely to go the direction you want. If you get pushy it'll let you know who the boss is LOL. Especially in the rain... I have ended up 90 degrees the wrong direction several times in the rain (once or twice that has put me into an oncoming lane). TCS is amazing for situations like this, and can be easily turned off with a two second press of a button (where the rear defrost button is on earlier models). Just saying....
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Had I not gotten the deal I did on my 04, my ideal S2k would have been an 06 GPW/Black
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Just listed my S2K custom sub enclosure and amp rack in my for sale thread.
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So as not to upset the admins, please go to my for sale thread in my signature where I state that pictures can provided if you pm me your email or phone number that can receive pictures.
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I don't wanna buy the thing... I just wanna see it
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Lol, I don't wanna upset the admins by putting my for sale crap in here anymore than I already have. I'll put some pictures in my thread tomorrow.
Old 10-05-2011 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Don't tempt me. I've been looking at LBP AP2s for a few weeks now.
Great choice. I had to go across the country for mine, but is is worht it every time I hop in
Originally Posted by H22A_CD5
04-05 are manual throttle (no TCS) 06+ are DBW (yes TCS, but a button fixes that). But the 06+ ECU is flashable, meaning FlashPro for ~$500 versus KPro for earlier models which is ~$1500. (I have KPro, it is many awesomez! but Flashpro has many advantages over KPro)

Since you mentioned TCS I'll point out that you don't drive the S2000, you ask it nicely to go the direction you want. If you get pushy it'll let you know who the boss is LOL. Especially in the rain... I have ended up 90 degrees the wrong direction several times in the rain (once or twice that has put me into an oncoming lane). TCS is amazing for situations like this, and can be easily turned off with a two second press of a button (where the rear defrost button is on earlier models). Just saying....
Flashpro on DBW is an amazing tool.
Like the EPS if done correctly it is not an issue-Honda got this one right

Originally Posted by civicdrivr
The AP2s have DBW as well, but as you said, well tuned. The 8th gen Accord DBW sucks.

I like having a cable connecting my foot to the throttle body, not a wire loom. I don't like TCS (my car doesn't even have it). The only assist I like is ABS, unless on a track. I dont like power steering that much either, but some power steering systems feel ok.
I turn TCS off on track, but the benefits so outweigh the throttle cable, I wouldn't have it any other way.
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I just managed to get this plate from the Virginia DMV!

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Originally Posted by mrsteve
I don't wanna buy the thing... I just wanna see it
Pics are on my thread
Old 10-06-2011 | 09:16 AM
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very nice.
The pic of the S in your avatar is great. The lighting is perfect to bring out the curves.
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I just managed to get this plate from the Virginia DMV!

Old 10-06-2011 | 10:32 AM
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good deal, or no?

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The fact that it's CPO helps (warranty)

That's the least "valuable" color and you can find them with half that mileage for about that price but maybe not CPO.

Not an awful price but I would think $19,500 would be a fair price to pay.
Old 10-06-2011 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
The fact that it's CPO helps (warranty)

That's the least "valuable" color and you can find them with half that mileage for about that price but maybe not CPO.

Not an awful price but I would think $19,500 would be a fair price to pay.
What if I told you I talked him down to 16,5 with 9250 trade in for my 04' TSX w/115k on the odometer?

I just don't know what car I want, I think I currently want about 12 cars
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You talked him down from $21k to $16.5k? Can you come along the next time I buy a car?
Old 10-06-2011 | 06:56 PM
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You talked him down from $21k to $16.5k? Can you come along the next time I buy a car?
lol, lets just say I've spent some money there over the years.
Old 10-06-2011 | 09:12 PM
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Nice videos. Makes me wish I didn't work so many hours.
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Don't tempt me. I've been looking at LBP AP2s for a few weeks now.
if the price is right, i can sell you mine =)
Old 10-07-2011 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
The fact that it's CPO helps (warranty)

That's the least "valuable" color and you can find them with half that mileage for about that price but maybe not CPO.

Not an awful price but I would think $19,500 would be a fair price to pay.
Suzuka blue..... sorry if any of you have this color....
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Yeah I'm really not a fan of the Suzuka Blue. Not at all. It's a love it or hate it kind of color. It's almost purple.
Old 10-07-2011 | 07:40 PM
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Looks familiar
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Test drove an S2000 yesterday. It may be time to part out my TSX
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Also, the one I drove had chinese Capitol tires on there, with 215s on the rear wheels. Needless to say, I wouldn't buy that one. Who does that?
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Ken?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/2641168249.html

2002 White, red interior, 22k miles.
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$18k for an AP1

Even though thats the color combo I really want I wouldnt spend that.
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Low miles, very desirable color combo, 9k RPM redline appeals to some. I just put that out there because I know Ken's been looking for this combo with low miles for a while now.
Old 10-16-2011 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by TommySalami
Also, the one I drove had chinese Capitol tires on there, with 215s on the rear wheels. Needless to say, I wouldn't buy that one. Who does that?
That's a recipe for disaster and death.
Old 10-16-2011 | 05:02 PM
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This guy has some awesome pictures of his S2k





http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmacm...th/3588168649/
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Those are great pics.
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Ken?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/2641168249.html

2002 White, red interior, 22k miles.
Yeah I saw that, it's clean too. I'll see if I can't lower that price. Great color combo


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