The Official Honda S2000 Thread
03-04-2008, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by zeroday
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maybe if you work at a convent...
03-12-2008, 09:18 AM
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The S2000 is assembled by hand in a factory in Tochigi, Japan, right alongside its elder sibling the Acura NSX. It is affectionately referred to as the "baby NSX". Since it is hand built, its production numbers are limited-- just 15,000 per year, of which the U.S.A. only gets 5,000.
Curious, what exhaust system is everyone liking?
03-12-2008, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Ha my noob ass didnt know that. Kinda makes me feel bad tracking it now.
Curious, what exhaust system is everyone liking?
Curious, what exhaust system is everyone liking?
Depends on how loud or quiet you want the exhaust? I personally like the HKS that my buddy has installed.
03-12-2008, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Ha my noob ass didnt know that. Kinda makes me feel bad tracking it now.
Curious, what exhaust system is everyone liking?
Curious, what exhaust system is everyone liking?
Actually yours may have been built in Suzuka rather than Tochigi. Mid way through 2004 Honda moved production to the new plant. I'm pretty sure to automate some of the assembly. There is a sticker on the inside of the drivers door...next to the gas tank door that will tell you where it was built.
Mine was Tochigi
03-12-2008, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by O-Town_TypeS
Actually yours may have been built in Suzuka rather than Tochigi. Mid way through 2004 Honda moved production to the new plant. I'm pretty sure to automate some of the assembly. There is a sticker on the inside of the drivers door...next to the gas tank door that will tell you where it was built.
Mine was Tochigi
Mine was Tochigi
03-12-2008, 11:57 AM
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I been actually daily driving it for the past 2 weeks. My leg muscles are getting a workout from getting in and out of it.
I even debated selling the 335 till i realized how much of a hit i would take on it.
I even debated selling the 335 till i realized how much of a hit i would take on it.
03-12-2008, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
I even debated selling the 335 till i realized how much of a hit i would take on it.
So between the S2k and the TSX, the BMW gets no love from the eurosnob... ironic.
03-12-2008, 02:08 PM
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New fuel economy #'s are suprising bad for the s2k. 18 mpg city/24 hwy and needs Premium? Yeesh.
Stupid question, but does the AP2 feel like "fast car" when you punch it from from a 2nd or 3rd gear roll? I should just go test drive one I guess.
Stupid question, but does the AP2 feel like "fast car" when you punch it from from a 2nd or 3rd gear roll? I should just go test drive one I guess.
03-12-2008, 02:12 PM
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^^ well what's an example of a "fast car" by your definition?
03-12-2008, 04:11 PM
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Ever driven a go-kart? You know that its really not fast but feels/sounds fast yet you still have a blast driving it? Kinda the same thing. 
Oh and i dont expect to get good gas mileage when the RPMs are at 4k when cruising 75mph in 6th grear.
Oh and i dont expect to get good gas mileage when the RPMs are at 4k when cruising 75mph in 6th grear.
03-12-2008, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Brandon24pdx
Eh...a 6-speed 350Z or G-coupe taching through 2nd and 3rd feels "fast" to me when your in the passenger seat. Does a 2.2 S2k measure up to that sort of description?
03-12-2008, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
So whats a must have mod for the S2k?
Also depends on what your going to do with the car. If you’re the occasional tracker, a good set of tires and alignment will set you up nicely. People do all these sway bars, and suspension modifications without doing their homework first. If your going to track it, you don’t want to just throw a set up springs or coilovers on it and call it a day, you can hurt the handling if not done properly.
A good little mod, that actually adds a bit of throatiness to the motor is an Intake. Personally, I went with the K&N FIPK, no worry of hydrolock and a decent design.. Really grumbly when accelerating.
Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
So..
I found a 2007 GPW black/red with 9800 miles around here..
Guy is asking $26,500 for it.. hmm..
I found a 2007 GPW black/red with 9800 miles around here..
Guy is asking $26,500 for it.. hmm..
Do it
You will not regret it
Originally Posted by CrazySellout
I just had to email the Audi Club director to make sure what I need to track the convertible. Most likely need a roll bar.
Im totally not into JDM modding. I been on the S2k forum and i think the mods most people do look terrible.
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I couldn’t agree more, that is on exterior mods though.
Congrats on the AP2 Jizz! Not sure if you knew, but I bought a NFR MY06 last year. I actually really like the Suzy Blue with Blue interior… Does yours have the blue top as well ?
Like I said mine is an 06 with a few mods.
OEM Front Lip, Side Strakes, and rear lip spoiler
K&N FIPK Intake
Berk Technologies Stainless Steel Header and Test pipe (still have the stock exhaust, I like it quiet) There was a group buy,and I got both at a great price.
Upgraded 7/8 size windscreen to reduce the in cabin turbulence
Ricks Voodoo Pearl aluminum shiftknob. www.Rickss2k.com
Grillcraft Front Grille
Redid the entire audio system with :
Alpine CDA 9885
Modifry DCI
Polk Audio MOMO series MMC6500 components in the doors
Kenwood speakers in Lucid rear panels (Vent looking things behind the seats)
Alpine MRP 450 Amplifier
LED License plate bulb…. Lexus looking.. very bright white
03-12-2008, 05:11 PM
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Nope mine has the black top.
Im actually not going to mod this car till i do more driving events. Was just curious what was good to tweak.
Also I heard back from the Audi Club, they wont let me run unless I add a roll bar. Even the factory roll hoops arent good enough. But no worries as I found many other clubs I can race with that require nothing.
Post some pictures of your car!
Im actually not going to mod this car till i do more driving events. Was just curious what was good to tweak.
Also I heard back from the Audi Club, they wont let me run unless I add a roll bar. Even the factory roll hoops arent good enough. But no worries as I found many other clubs I can race with that require nothing.
Post some pictures of your car!
03-12-2008, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Chopsie
Redid the entire audio system with :
Alpine CDA 9885
Modifry DCI
Polk Audio MOMO series MMC6500 components in the doors
Kenwood speakers in Lucid rear panels (Vent looking things behind the seats)
Alpine MRP 450 Amplifier
LED License plate bulb…. Lexus looking.. very bright white
Alpine CDA 9885 w/ipod cable
modifry wired DCI
Polk audio momo series mmc6500 in the front doors
Single JL 10W1 in Wlaurent fiberglass enclosure
JL e4300 4 channel amp(mine is over the gas tank, next to the spare, hidden behind the trim panel)
The only thing you can see is the enclosure everything else is hidden, it sounds surprisingly good, the integration is phenomenal and it was fairly inexpensive.
I do agree, this car is very easy to over mod, a few tasteful bits can help but its easy to over due it.
03-12-2008, 05:33 PM
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Slightly modded '04 with only 3,300 miles for $22,500
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=570513
I might need to buy this car... it's about 2 hours south of my office...
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=570513
I might need to buy this car... it's about 2 hours south of my office...
03-12-2008, 05:36 PM
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Or drive this one back from Cali when I'm out there next week. '06 for $21k
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=569352
03-12-2008, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Or drive this one back from Cali when I'm out there next week. '06 for $21k
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=569352
Thats the color wanted!!
You can buy mine for 21k
03-12-2008, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Nope mine has the black top.
Im actually not going to mod this car till i do more driving events. Was just curious what was good to tweak.
Also I heard back from the Audi Club, they wont let me run unless I add a roll bar. Even the factory roll hoops arent good enough. But no worries as I found many other clubs I can race with that require nothing.
Post some pictures of your car!
Im actually not going to mod this car till i do more driving events. Was just curious what was good to tweak.
Also I heard back from the Audi Club, they wont let me run unless I add a roll bar. Even the factory roll hoops arent good enough. But no worries as I found many other clubs I can race with that require nothing.
Post some pictures of your car!
Of course my favorite interior is the full red interior on 2002 white cars (also was available on Berlina Black and Sebring silver).
Thats nutty about the roll bars though... Silly german clubs
03-12-2008, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by iTimmy
Kind of scary how similar are stereos are, I'm running:
Alpine CDA 9885 w/ipod cable
modifry wired DCI
Polk audio momo series mmc6500 in the front doors
Single JL 10W1 in Wlaurent fiberglass enclosure
JL e4300 4 channel amp(mine is over the gas tank, next to the spare, hidden behind the trim panel)
The only thing you can see is the enclosure everything else is hidden, it sounds surprisingly good, the integration is phenomenal and it was fairly inexpensive.
I do agree, this car is very easy to over mod, a few tasteful bits can help but its easy to over due it.
Alpine CDA 9885 w/ipod cable
modifry wired DCI
Polk audio momo series mmc6500 in the front doors
Single JL 10W1 in Wlaurent fiberglass enclosure
JL e4300 4 channel amp(mine is over the gas tank, next to the spare, hidden behind the trim panel)
The only thing you can see is the enclosure everything else is hidden, it sounds surprisingly good, the integration is phenomenal and it was fairly inexpensive.
I do agree, this car is very easy to over mod, a few tasteful bits can help but its easy to over due it.
I love my sound system now, and I forgot, I have the Ipod cable snaked into the glove box.
I didn't want to bother with a sub though... The Polks actually put out pretty good mid bass.
03-12-2008, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Or drive this one back from Cali when I'm out there next week. '06 for $21k
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=569352
Steve, thats a good price too, for an 06.
03-12-2008, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Post some pictures of your car!
Was still plain jane stock here
Track event
Rear speaker panels
From a meet some of my local guys had this past weekend
03-12-2008, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by The Dougler
me so jealous, I've been batting around the idea of selling the TL and getting a s2k and a cheap truck for the non s2k weather. this is not helping 
hehe
03-12-2008, 07:01 PM
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^+1. I'm right behind ya
03-12-2008, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by The Dougler
me so jealous, I've been batting around the idea of selling the TL and getting a s2k and a cheap truck for the non s2k weather. this is not helping
Truck? Got it
Sold CL? Not so much.
That's the hold up.
03-12-2008, 10:48 PM
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is this too good to be true? 2002 w/36000mi for $15500
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=217
or this one?
[url]http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=236669009&dealer_id=100012240&car_y ear=2002&model=S2000&num_records=25&systime=&make2 =&start_year=2002&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine =&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_t ype=both&distance=300&marketZipError=false&search_ lang=&make=HONDA&keywords_display=&color=&page_loc ation=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive =&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1 &sort_type=priceDESC&address=48083&advanced=&end_y ear=2008&doors=&transmission=&max_price=18000&card ist=245[/url
or maybe yellow?
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=248
I would be affraid of looking like a douche driving a yellow car though, seems to flashy what do you guys think?
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=217
or this one?
[url]http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=236669009&dealer_id=100012240&car_y ear=2002&model=S2000&num_records=25&systime=&make2 =&start_year=2002&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine =&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_t ype=both&distance=300&marketZipError=false&search_ lang=&make=HONDA&keywords_display=&color=&page_loc ation=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive =&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1 &sort_type=priceDESC&address=48083&advanced=&end_y ear=2008&doors=&transmission=&max_price=18000&card ist=245[/url
or maybe yellow?
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=248
I would be affraid of looking like a douche driving a yellow car though, seems to flashy what do you guys think?
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03-12-2008, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by EuRTSX
Nice Chopsie, love the color.
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Chopise! Love the red!!
Everyone seems to have black or silver these days.
Everyone seems to have black or silver these days.
Yes Jes, tons of Silvers... My Integra was silver, and I always wanted a red S2k, so I did it.