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Apr 8, 2012 | 06:51 PM

#1961

alex2364

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As a former S2000 owner, I could easily tell it had EPS, and it still doesn't beat a proper hydraulic system. It didn't have the feel as my RSX and 335i.

Apr 8, 2012 | 07:07 PM

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What year S2k did you have?

TBH, a manual rack > *

Apr 8, 2012 | 08:05 PM

#1963

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what year s2k did you have?

2007

Apr 8, 2012 | 08:12 PM

#1964

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Originally Posted by nokiaman

It really is a surprise. You could never tell.

Probably isn't such an outrage if the new 911 has it.

Apparently it has completely ruined the 911's steering feel

Apr 9, 2012 | 12:08 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by alex2364

As a former S2000 owner, I could easily tell it had EPS, and it still doesn't beat a proper hydraulic system. It didn't have the feel as my RSX and 335i.

I'd give the Miata an edge verses the S2000 in terms of steering feel. But only a slight one.

Apr 9, 2012 | 12:13 AM

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^ dude you were in SJ and didn't even hit me up. damn I see how it is. No love for the Marines....

Apr 9, 2012 | 12:25 AM

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^ dude you were in SJ and didn't even hit me up. damn I see how it is. No love for the Marines....

To be fair, my wife was violently sick the entire weekend and I attended a wedding and we basically went straight back to Oregon after that. Otherwise I probably would have done a last minute AZ post asking if anyone wanted to meet up.

No harsh feelings for my jarheaded brethren

Apr 9, 2012 | 12:40 AM

#1968

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No worries brah. Let me know next time we can always hit up an indoor range..

Apr 9, 2012 | 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by civicdrivr

What year S2k did you have?

TBH, a manual rack > *

While true, the EPS on the S2000 is quite responsive . This car steers pretty sharply. It goes where you point it, sometimes too easily. I certainly have no issues with it.

Apr 18, 2012 | 01:53 PM

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I love this thread. I am selling my S2000 and will definitely miss it a lot.

Apr 18, 2012 | 04:57 PM

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Don't worry, you'll be back.

Apr 19, 2012 | 07:53 AM

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looking for a Berlina AP2 Curerntly...

Apr 19, 2012 | 11:28 AM

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Theres a guy on my street that has one. Appears to be bone stock sans a giant subwoofer in the trunk. He revs at me everytime I drive by.

Couldn't help but notice his two front tires have wire showing through.

Apr 20, 2012 | 10:09 AM

#1974

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People need to watch their tires on these cars. The guy who bought mine had just crashed his AP1 2 weeks after buying it...and now he wanted to buy mine. He said he never checked his old tires. I had NEW all seasons so hopefully he doesn't crash my baby.

Damn I miss her lol, thankfully TL is entertaining enough to drive.

Apr 20, 2012 | 08:36 PM

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My S as it sits today:

Today, it had the yearly oil change with Honda synthetic, swapped the Rota D2s for SSR Integral GT1s, and got a four-wheel alignment. I've wanted these wheels since I bought my S2000 but had a hard time sourcing a decent set. Very light for 18's, they weigh the same as the stock 16 inchers.

Apr 20, 2012 | 08:38 PM

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Your grass is really green

Wheels look great

Apr 27, 2012 | 04:24 PM

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Small small possibility I can get a 2006 Suzuka Blue in great shape.

2006 was the only year it came with a black dash and black door panels. I don't mind the blue seats and carpeting. I'll get some black floor mats...

Going to check it out this week

Apr 27, 2012 | 04:36 PM

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One thing is for sure with the blue seats - theyre less desirable so they are less likely to be stolen

That said, I liked the blue interior. It reminds me of my first car.

Apr 27, 2012 | 05:06 PM

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Quote:

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One thing is for sure with the blue seats - theyre less desirable so they are less likely to be stolen

That said, I liked the blue interior. It reminds me of my first car.

Good point about the seats

I don't mind blue or some blue. I just don't like ALL blue

Apr 27, 2012 | 05:06 PM

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Just remember, don't be stupid ...

Apr 27, 2012 | 05:10 PM

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^ Permaban just for posting that.

Apr 27, 2012 | 06:50 PM

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^ Permaban just for posting that.

Hey, I have one of these things too ... I use the vid to remind myself what'll happen if I run out of talent.

Apr 27, 2012 | 06:51 PM

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Hey, I have one of these things too ... I use the vid to remind myself what'll happen if I run out of talent.

The 2006 model has ESP 95% of the time

Apr 27, 2012 | 10:24 PM

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my baby

I have an annoying squeak/creek in the rear and don't know what its coming from.... Its not my coilovers because I swapped brand new ones in and it continued.. I'm guessing its the diff collars but not sure

Apr 28, 2012 | 08:54 AM

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I will hopefully have a good update today on my search!

Apr 28, 2012 | 03:05 PM

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Apr 28, 2012 | 05:44 PM

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Went autocrossing today. Stock, this car is set up very well, even with the all-season Bridgestone pole positions on there. Not much fuss getting on the gas coming out of turns, and trail braking does a great job of helping the car to rotate in tight corners. The best thing to improve first is the driver!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_sR9...ature=youtu.be

Apr 28, 2012 | 09:24 PM

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Well....

I got a 2006

Suzuka Blue, black dash, black doors. The seats and carpeting are a darker blue than in previous years. I drove it 300 miles back home with the top down the entire way.

LOVE IT

Pics tomorrow!!!

Apr 28, 2012 | 09:30 PM

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Congrats Ken!!

Apr 28, 2012 | 09:36 PM

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So....which car is getting the boot from the garage?

Apr 28, 2012 | 09:47 PM

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Congrats Ken!!

Can't wait for pics!

Apr 28, 2012 | 09:47 PM

#1992

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Wow! Way to go Ken!

Apr 28, 2012 | 10:38 PM

#1993

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If you love it now, wait till you hit the track in it

Apr 28, 2012 | 11:19 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TommySalami

Apparently it has completely ruined the 911's steering feel

My Elantra has EPS and while it is nice at low speeds (you can palm it when parking), any sort of enthusiastic driving feels like the rack has Novocain in it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken1997TL

Well....

I got a 2006

Suzuka Blue, black dash, black doors. The seats and carpeting are a darker blue than in previous years. I drove it 300 miles back home with the top down the entire way.

LOVE IT

Pics tomorrow!!!

Congrats!!!