The Official Honda S2000 Thread
#241
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Originally Posted by Walmart Gangsta
haha^
on topic...i heard the F20 doesnt respond well to mods....what are yalls take on this
on topic...i heard the F20 doesnt respond well to mods....what are yalls take on this
#242
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Depends on what year. 06+ S2000's have drive by wire, so that has to be taken into account.
06+ would all be F22 not F20, and the 06 in particular has the hondata reflash available, which does not exist for the older cable throttle cars - if you don't want to go FI, its your best bet for more power.
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Originally Posted by iTimmy
06+ would all be F22 not F20, and the 06 in particular has the hondata reflash available, which does not exist for the older cable throttle cars - if you don't want to go FI, its your best bet for more power.
I know the F22/ap2 came out in '04, but hearing that the Hondata flash is only for '06 and newer will throw a wrench into my cheapass plans
#244
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Interesting.
I know the F22/ap2 came out in '04, but hearing that the Hondata flash is only for '06 and newer will throw a wrench into my cheapass plans
I know the F22/ap2 came out in '04, but hearing that the Hondata flash is only for '06 and newer will throw a wrench into my cheapass plans
There are two different reflashes, well check it out yourself
http://www.hondata.com/reflash.html
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^^^ Completely with you, part of what makes the S2k so much fun is the fact that its not expensive, dumping close to 10k into the car going FI takes the value out of it, for that price there are a lot of other cars that will go faster and be more reliable.
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Doing FI on an S2k is automotive sacrilege, in my book. It's just totally going against what the intent and purpose of the car was. It would be like buying a Porsche GT3 and adding twin turbos to it.
#250
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Originally Posted by Walmart Gangsta
have yall seen those 2JZ swapped S2000's?....they look like a blast to drive
#251
Originally Posted by srika
Doing FI on an S2k is automotive sacrilege, in my book. It's just totally going against what the intent and purpose of the car was. It would be like buying a Porsche GT3 and adding twin turbos to it.
I guess my issue is, Im not too fond of any other roadsters. Ive had several friends who either bought and were dissapointed with, or passed over S2000s simply because of power. My weekend car needs to at least have close, if not above, to the hp as my daily.
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Originally Posted by Walmart Gangsta
^^ for real...that whole roadster mentality is for old men.....i need something balls to the wall fast for a weekend car
You're 20. You don't know what you want.
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Originally Posted by EuRTSX
You're 20. You don't know what you want.
#255
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Originally Posted by Walmart Gangsta
^^ for real...that whole roadster mentality is for old men.....i need something balls to the wall fast for a weekend car
Whats the point if it cant get the power to the ground or handle well?
I bought the S2k to toss it around on a track, not race people from a roll in a straight line. Hi supras
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Whats the point if it cant get the power to the ground or handle well?
I bought the S2k to toss it around on a track, not race people from a roll in a straight line. Hi supras
I bought the S2k to toss it around on a track, not race people from a roll in a straight line. Hi supras
#259
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Originally Posted by Walmart Gangsta
have yall seen those 2JZ swapped S2000's?....they look like a blast to drive
#260
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Originally Posted by Walmart Gangsta
^^ for real...that whole roadster mentality is for old men.....i need something balls to the wall fast for a weekend car
Now my ensure is calling me, you'll have to excuse me.
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Originally Posted by iTimmy
Ironically, I did buy my S2000 after I retired. Speed gets old quickly, driving a slow car fast is much more fun then driving a fast car slow, which is what you have to do 90+% of the time. There is so much more to a car being enjoyable then just speed, if speed equalled driving satisfaction ferrari wouldn't be in business. Like I said, if your sole desire of a car is to go fast, the S2000 is not for you, there are way better ways to go fast for the same money.
Now my ensure is calling me, you'll have to excuse me.
Now my ensure is calling me, you'll have to excuse me.
Yum. Ensure.
Anyways, well said.
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Originally Posted by spdy0001
This walmart kid is quickly becoming the most annoying member of Azine
His name has come up in conversation.... I don't think he's long for this forum
Originally Posted by Walmart Gangsta
wow...you have no idea how much that means to me...
#264
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This is one of my fav videos. Best motoring J's S2000 vs Amuse S2000.
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#265
Originally Posted by iTimmy
Ironically, I did buy my S2000 after I retired. Speed gets old quickly, driving a slow car fast is much more fun then driving a fast car slow, which is what you have to do 90+% of the time. There is so much more to a car being enjoyable then just speed, if speed equalled driving satisfaction ferrari wouldn't be in business. Like I said, if your sole desire of a car is to go fast, the S2000 is not for you, there are way better ways to go fast for the same money.
Now my ensure is calling me, you'll have to excuse me.
Now my ensure is calling me, you'll have to excuse me.
I dont need to drive it above the speed limit to enjoy myself. However, if I decide I want to merge quickly, or exit quickly, I dont want to have to up my RPMs to do so.
Truthfully its been a while since Ive been in an S2000 and I remember them being a joy to be in. However I could see the slowness becoming an issue with me eventually.
Anyone buying an S2000 isnt doing it for a dedicated race or track car. There are better cars out there in either category. I think the S2000 is about balance. The lack of torque kills it for me, Im too spoiled.
#266
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i've never wanted an s2000 so bad after watching this.
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Originally Posted by SakiGT
Well then call me the anti-christ.
I guess my issue is, Im not too fond of any other roadsters. Ive had several friends who either bought and were dissapointed with, or passed over S2000s simply because of power. My weekend car needs to at least have close, if not above, to the hp as my daily.
I guess my issue is, Im not too fond of any other roadsters. Ive had several friends who either bought and were dissapointed with, or passed over S2000s simply because of power. My weekend car needs to at least have close, if not above, to the hp as my daily.
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His name has come up in conversation.... I don't think he's long for this forum
Take it to heart... or you're going to be shown the door in no short order :smitler:
#269
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Originally Posted by SakiGT
I have a PT rated at 230/260, more with my mods.
I dont need to drive it above the speed limit to enjoy myself. However, if I decide I want to merge quickly, or exit quickly, I dont want to have to up my RPMs to do so.
Truthfully its been a while since Ive been in an S2000 and I remember them being a joy to be in. However I could see the slowness becoming an issue with me eventually.
Anyone buying an S2000 isnt doing it for a dedicated race or track car. There are better cars out there in either category. I think the S2000 is about balance. The lack of torque kills it for me, Im too spoiled.
I dont need to drive it above the speed limit to enjoy myself. However, if I decide I want to merge quickly, or exit quickly, I dont want to have to up my RPMs to do so.
Truthfully its been a while since Ive been in an S2000 and I remember them being a joy to be in. However I could see the slowness becoming an issue with me eventually.
Anyone buying an S2000 isnt doing it for a dedicated race or track car. There are better cars out there in either category. I think the S2000 is about balance. The lack of torque kills it for me, Im too spoiled.
#271
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Originally Posted by Walmart Gangsta
meh whatever...im not breaking any rules.....
I think the writing is on the wall in regards to your presence here
"You are not special. Your are not a beautiful or unique snowflake. You are the same decaying organic matter as everything else."
#272
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Originally Posted by bgsm1th
I see what you are getting at, BUT, I'm looking for a late model, used vert that's fun to drive and under $20k, what else is there for me? And please don't mention the Miata.
Damn you! I was about to just say that.
Ill report back to see if the S2k gets annoying with the lack of torque compared to my 335. I will be daily driving it on nice days so we will see how annoyed i get with a lack of low end.
So far i been enjoying revving the crap out of it. Course i can see that getting on my nerves if i had to deal with it everyday in traffic.
As for a weekend car.. i couldnt think of anything more fun and reliable for under $20k.
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I see what you are getting at, BUT, I'm looking for a late model, used vert that's fun to drive and under $20k, what else is there for me? And please don't mention the Miata.
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Originally Posted by iTimmy
I just double checked the only reflash for S2000's is 06-07, that said its not really that impressive for what it costs, if you really want more performance your better off taking that $600 and applying it towards FI.
There are two different reflashes, well check it out yourself
http://www.hondata.com/reflash.html
There are two different reflashes, well check it out yourself
http://www.hondata.com/reflash.html
Owner was asking $25,000 for it. It IS in excellent, dare I say perfect condition, but I'm trying to keep it as close to $20,000 as possible.
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Thanks for the link. Drove an '05 today, its fast enough. No need to mod it.
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Yea i think you can get a new one for 28k now. At least thats what some are reporting on the S2k forum.
Im totally not into JDM modding. I been on the S2k forum and i think the mods most people do look terrible.
/snob
Im totally not into JDM modding. I been on the S2k forum and i think the mods most people do look terrible.
/snob
#278
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I'm going to start searching for a clean used S2k.
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
I'm going to start searching for a clean used S2k.
Thought you needed a 4 door sedan for clients.
Or that Aston Martin that you PMed me about?
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Thought you needed a 4 door sedan for clients.
Or that Aston Martin that you PMed me about?
Or that Aston Martin that you PMed me about?
I was looking into the AM mainly as a weekend car but I found out that the closest AM dealer was about two hours away from me, in Montreal. With english cars, things tend to go wrong. An S2k is much cheaper and will still provide an enormous amount of fun.