lets talk s2000's

[eastcoastS14]

seriously one of my favorite cars besides a 240....I almost bought one a few years back but got a deal on a 240 that I couldnt pass up. But when I sat in/test drove one I was pretty suprised at how much room there actually was and how nice it drove. Ive been thinkin lately its probably one of the cars Id get rid of my 240 for when finally move away from them, and they are going really cheap now lik 12-15k What do you guys think? opinions/pics...whatever

[ThatGuy]

One of the only Hondas I'd drive.

That's not a "I hate VTEC" comment or anything, it's just how I feel. I've driven Civics, Integras, CRXs, Del Sols, etc. They're just not for me. I've never liked the feel of FWD Torque Steer.

The S2K is a pretty awesome little car. They handle well, and look great when done right.

I say don't move away from 240s. Just appreciate both cars. :D

[((sr)) kelly]

lacks torque and testosterone

[ManoNegra]

I feel you, I'm getting tired of driving a 13 year old car and gotta say S2000s are looking pretty good to me aswell.

[MikeisNissan]

RSX Type-S is a pretty damn good car imo.. I'd say it's a tie between the s-chassis.

[Baka Sama]

Or you can just wait for the new silvia to come out. Pay 15k on a car with 100k miles or 20k on a car with 0 miles. Dont get me wrong I like the s2000. The look is really plain though and the only way to make ANY kind of extra power is to turbo it. i wouldnt mind a mazdaspeed mx5 instead for the same price. Or if you really wannna try something new. You can get a Mr2 Spyder for about 8k and swap the motor for the GTs motor. 180hp + 2300lbs = win

[eastcoastS14]

^ ha I drove a 98 prelude in highschool....fuckin wanted a type S so fuckin bad


s2000 in black it teh sex

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w166/maxlopes/040.jpg

mmm hardtop
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w166/maxlopes/bw6.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w166/maxlopes/dsc1744zq2.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w166/maxlopes/IMG_9277-1.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w166/maxlopes/untitled-1.jpg

fuck yes!
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w166/maxlopes/p436596663.jpg

[MikeisNissan]

Yeah I miss my Type-S .. :( I've never driven an S2K but I've always liked them.

[ThatGuy]

Hardtop is a must!

[((sr)) kelly]

Hardtop is a must!

+ eleventy billion

[MikeisNissan]

^ I agree, hardtop ftw with the S2K. Carbon hardtops = sex

[Baka Sama]

Hardtop is a must!

3k-6k on a hard top? uhh no. thats a freaking engine.

[((sr)) kelly]

3k-6k on a hard top? uhh no. thats a freaking engine.



i disagree... hard top is a MUST lol, and they arent that expensive

[MikeisNissan]

They sell carbon hardtops for less than 2k shipped.

[((sr)) kelly]

that they do

[Baka Sama]

^ Thats not including the $1000 installation kit. I know cause my friend has a s2000 and looking at hard tops..

But if thats your thing go for it. s2000 forums dont like 350z's though lol.

[pinkarrowsnow]

s2k's are sick I had my car up for sale cause I wanted one but realised that it wasnt worth it to do now and rather have the 240. Plus s2000's have no torque at all but everything else is amazing about them.

[eastcoastS14]

new s2000 CR (club racer) is pretty bad ass

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___2008-Honda-S2000-CR-Club-Racer-Rare-Brand-New-Black_W0QQitemZ330240163190QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20Truc ksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330240163190&


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___NEW-08-Honda-S20000-CR-Roadster-RWD-Manual-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ270243258899QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20Tr ucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item270243258899&

[an_orange_s2k]

i love my s2k! bought it for 16k w/ 55k 2 years ago back when it was still new formula red.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/lilaznkennyken/2198173325_2abc0eb430_o.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/lilaznkennyken/imola_sII.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/lilaznkennyken/2198962274_8da0fcc04a_o.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/lilaznkennyken/p546779432-5.jpg

[eastcoastS14]

^ sick as fuck

[MikeisNissan]

I've seen a couple S2K CR's reeeally nice..

[fliprayzin240sx]

S2K arent bad cars, they arent fast off the line but they are perfect for freeway jaunts and touge. Buddy of mine had one, lowering springs is all it needs, the stock shocks were just as stiff as my S14 back then.

My only gripe with it is that after driving it for a while with the softtop up, I started feeling slightly claustrophobic...like everything is closing in on me...

Yes Hardtop is a must, then a SC would be the next best thing.

S2K would be the only convertable that I would rock for that price range.

[ManoNegra]

I've seen a couple S2K CR's reeeally nice..

Saw a yellow one recently, not a fan of the wing.

[0100]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/lilaznkennyken/p546779432-5.jpg

^Now that picture right there sums up what the s2000 is about. Nice!

[an_orange_s2k]

that rollin shot was taken at 80mph on the way to big sur. i'll post a few more pics that i have from our events

[Bubbles]

J's s2000.


BAD.

ASS.

[MikeisNissan]

This S2K's with the 24k gold Volks is bad as fuck too.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/S14Kouki240sx/24kre30_d.jpg

[eastcoastS14]

i think white s2000's look so clean

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w166/maxlopes/IMG_0972ftr.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w166/maxlopes/IMG_8441.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w166/maxlopes/2526528860_6457eed5b7_o.jpg

local guy

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w166/maxlopes/IMG_2566.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w166/maxlopes/IMG_4319copy.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w166/maxlopes/P1010158.jpg

[240drifter1]

I love s2k's, more then likley will be my next car.

Does anybody have pics of one with good fitment ?

[TiNMAN]

touring top ftmfwizzzn!!

http://i30.tinypic.com/29d8wgp.jpg

[DOOK]

240 fitment... s2k beauty... gotta love it
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d186/Lilredrover/asdf-vi.jpg

[ManoNegra]

^^ughh... that's looks rather tacky.
^^^^ White looks nice.

[DOOK]

I'd rather the spokes of the KFs have some color, but fitment is what I was refering to...

[VROOOM]

those wheels stick out way too much.

[MikeisNissan]

If they were 17's I think it'd look alot better.

[DOOK]

pretty sure that was prior to aligment and negative camber too... for S chassis owners you guys are acting like chicken shits...

[MikeisNissan]

But it just don't look right on the S2K.

[DOOK]

well personally I think the works burning gold vs-xx would have looked better with about 10mm less offset both front and rear, but it's not my car... the hardtop is amazing and I'm glad an s2k owner is attempting aggressive fitment... he may have overdone it and needs both front and rear pull, but at least he's trying.

[IIIXziuR]

Pretty cool when done right.
I would need a hard top tho for sure

[SW20Racer]

eastcoasts14, i say go for it.

s2000's rawk.




















































so do miatas bitches. there. i said it.

[eastcoastS14]

local dude selling a 2000 in black...for 13k

[240drifter1]

The VSKFs would look sick on that s2k with tons of camber.


Have you all seen the 2jz swapped s2k ? Thats sick.

[DOOK]

The VSKFs would look sick on that s2k with tons of camber.


Have you all seen the 2jz swapped s2k ? Thats sick.

the guys that pioneered that swap down in florida are now in jail so I've heard.... they really dicked some people hard... from what I understand mainstream performance in atlanta has picked up where they left off however...

[eastcoastS14]

old but awsome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkAFTYoyK2U

[DOOK]

god damn... those Individual Throttle Bodies sound amazing...

[NervGS]

Out of all the cars I've owned (an 2005) and driven, the S2000 is probably the only one I didn't really complain about. It's a perfect daily car, looks good, and has nice power.

-glenn

[eastcoastS14]

so maybe this is common knowledge but i have no clue so ill ask....when you get a hard top does that mean they totally remove your soft top? cause the way the weather changes in MA that might not be a great idea lol

[lflkajfj12123]

i think how hardtop works is that you can remove the hardtop manually

but soft top has switch to put up or down

[eastcoastS14]

^^ no I know that, im saying if you get a hard top does that mean they remove the soft top and all the mechanics that operate it to fit the hard top in? or does it fit right over it, so if you remove your hard top your soft top will still work

[kyoru]

so maybe this is common knowledge but i have no clue so ill ask....when you get a hard top does that mean they totally remove your soft top? cause the way the weather changes in MA that might not be a great idea lol

from what I remember you just take it out or leave it down. s2k's are sicks cars, I considered them but the insurance is to expensive and two seats is inconvenient right now for a dd for me.

[240drifter1]

^^ no I know that, im saying if you get a hard top does that mean they remove the soft top and all the mechanics that operate it to fit the hard top in? or does it fit right over it, so if you remove your hard top your soft top will still work

I think it goes right over.

Theres a local with one. One day ill see him with the hard top on, next he will have the soft up. But im not sure.

[JDMB0iKT]

I drove a S2000 before, its a great car. I felt like a noob though, when it took me awhile to find reverse. haha

[lflkajfj12123]

^^ no I know that, im saying if you get a hard top does that mean they remove the soft top and all the mechanics that operate it to fit the hard top in? or does it fit right over it, so if you remove your hard top your soft top will still work

the soft top is an electric motor driven top and cannot be removed

the soft top is lowered and put in the 'top down' position with the cover installed over the top and then the hard top is put on the car so that the soft top is enclosed under the hard top with the rest of the passenger compartment

[240drifter1]

I drove a S2000 before, its a great car. I felt like a noob though, when it took me awhile to find reverse. haha

Where is it ? lol

[lflkajfj12123]

Where is it ? lol

looks like this

1 3 5
|-|-|--R
2 4 6

[240drifter1]

looks like this

1 3 5
|-|-|--R
2 4 6


Damn.

I dont think ive ever seen a car like that, and if I some how found myself in an S2K I would have never found it. lmao

[ESmorz]

Damn.

I dont think ive ever seen a car like that, and if I some how found myself in an S2K I would have never found it. lmao

It says it on the knob... :keke:

[hustlervibes]

S2ks are nice and all. I had one, but missed my 240 and hated the insurance payments on it (most expensive non-luxury car to insure) You'll miss the torque and if you're gonna get one I recommend the AP1. 9k ftw and the AP2 feels sluggish for no reason.

Also a hardtop is a must, I was about to get the amuse hardtop myself. And get an SC if you looking to regain some of that torque.

[an_orange_s2k]

you lower the soft top and the hardtop goes right over it. it stays on with catchers/strikers. the hardtop is removeable whenever u wanna put ur soft top back up (i.e nice sunny days) you just gotta fine space to store it

[hustlervibes]

looks like this

1 3 5
|-|-|--R
2 4 6

I guess it looks like that? But to get to reverse you gotta push down on the knob to let it go through the gate.

[origin_s135]

i love s2k's if i don't go luxury, i'm going to get one of these for sure. white outside with the red interior FTW.

[ayuaddict]

S2000s are luxury.

[kyoru]

Where is it ? lol

One time at work we picked up a Hyundai Accent SR (wow what a pos an air intake that adds 0 hp) and I could not find reverse. Turns out you have to pull this ring attached to the shift boot up, then you go into reverse gear. :loco:

[Farzam]

One time at work we picked up a Hyundai Accent SR (wow what a pos an air intake that adds 0 hp) and I could not find reverse. Turns out you have to pull this ring attached to the shift boot up, then you go into reverse gear. :loco:


That's starting to get common

It's also on Evos and Sentra SE-R Spec V's...

<---Likes to test drive cars :naughty:

[LeftNutOfGowd]

If i had the money i wouldnt mind buying one use that as my DD instead of my 240

[VROOOM]

One time at work we picked up a Hyundai Accent SR (wow what a pos an air intake that adds 0 hp) and I could not find reverse. Turns out you have to pull this ring attached to the shift boot up, then you go into reverse gear. :loco:


to get to reverse in my mazdaspeed3 you have to push down and put it where first usually is. it took forever to get used to it.

[exitspeed]

I wouldn't mind one. White, hardtop, and wide wheels.

[ellisonrox]

roommate has one

too awesome

you feel cool just driving it

but hitting 9k is aiite. haha

[exitspeed]

Oh, and for grip...

[DOOK]

to get to reverse in my mazdaspeed3 you have to push down and put it where first usually is. it took forever to get used to it.

VW and audi are this way as well

[flip3d]

The way I sit in an S2000, I cant really see out of the windshield...

I miss my Celca GT-S. That shit cornered so well with GF210s

[slider2828]

They are luxury for sure. I drove a 2.2 and a 2.0 model and I tell you.... WTF are the japanese guys doing to it to make it fast, cause it ain't. I can tell it CAN handle well but out of the box its ok. But yah like I said, you have to do so much to it to make it fast and handle like 350z and stuff.

[Bubbles]

Unless you've driven an old vw bug don't talk about idiotic reverse gears.


I also want an S2000....










engine in a cororra.

So awesome.

[trsilvias13]

For those who think the s2000 lacks power, there is always a ls1 swap. There no kit out, only ppl who DIY; Check out ls1tech.

[VROOOM]

For those who think the s2000 lacks power, there is always a ls1 swap. There no kit out, only ppl who DIY; Check out ls1tech.

if your gonna spend that much cash just buy a vette.

[stiizy]

How bout the 2jz swaps!!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4YxuOCbY21A

[J90lude]

Datz a badass video

[muddafakka]

I like S2000s. I'd rock one if I could afford it.

It takes a bit of effort getting in and out but once inside, it's comfy.

Went for a ride in one, feels like a go kart.

[gabe30]

One time at work we picked up a Hyundai Accent SR (wow what a pos an air intake that adds 0 hp) and I could not find reverse. Turns out you have to pull this ring attached to the shift boot up, then you go into reverse gear. :loco:

the STi is the same way with the ring.

vw's and audi keep their reverse next to first.

alot of japanese cars with 6 gears keep theirs next to 6th gear.

[cali240sxdrifter]

from 4 240's to my S2000, its a great upgrade... Now I'll be back to the nissan crowd with a DD next to my S

[quasimoto]

I like S2000s. I'd rock one if I could afford it.

It takes a bit of effort getting in and out but once inside, it's comfy.

Went for a ride in one, feels like a go kart.

Agreed.

someday i will own one.. someday :cool:

to contribute..
here's a slammed s2k ~

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/potatoz/de2qp2.jpg

[cali240sxdrifter]

heres my rust bucket :P

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/djdorifto/backyardpano2a.jpg

[RiversideS13]

civic type R vs. RSX type R vs. NSX type S vs. 350z vs. S2000 , guess who is the winner?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXwapwrHgIU

[hoa]

i barely drive mines but i love it when i drive it. its a very good track car. one of the best handling car for the money imo

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/hoaddang/04%20S2000/n22605219_33581566_6625.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/hoaddang/04%20S2000/DSC00915.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/hoaddang/04%20S2000/DSC00913.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/hoaddang/04%20S2000/DSC00004.jpg
more here: photobucket (http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/hoaddang/04%20S2000/)

[rossfashow]

lol i am gonna say it because a lot of peaple say it. "vtec, lag of a turbo with out the power of a turbo" lol

anyway I almost bought one but bought the VR4 instead.

[SecretS13]

my babyhttp://a203.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/48/l_0407d08dbd454222989026a238b2ee8a.jpg

[hoa]

i realize a lot of s2k owners also own a nissan

[iwishiwas-all*]

Well i drove a new s2000 cr for a week switching off with my 240, and the thing handles beautifully tires are sticky and it sounds cool, but has NO power, i mean u have to ping off the revlimiter to get anywhere. A sr20 with boltons on stock boost feels much stronger than an s2000, looks wize its hot but pretty embarrassing when my 240 is significantly more powerful.

[MikeisNissan]

Yeah KA's even get S2K's off the line, but it'll hawk it later. But KA-T's is another story.

[gabe30]

i realize a lot of s2k owners also own a nissan

alot of s2k owners have or are interested owning almost every other car.

[codyace]

They are luxury for sure. I drove a 2.2 and a 2.0 model and I tell you.... WTF are the japanese guys doing to it to make it fast, cause it ain't. I can tell it CAN handle well but out of the box its ok. But yah like I said, you have to do so much to it to make it fast and handle like 350z and stuff.

Have you driven either on a track?

I take it you haven't.

Please, don't comment about what you don't know. My only real complaint about the s2000 is that it handles sorta kinda like 911's do....in the sense where you feal invinceable, and then you keep pushing it, and then you end up having the ass end snap around, and you're F-ed. You can correct it if you catch it early, but there is certainly a learning curve associated with it.

Unless you've driven an old vw bug don't talk about idiotic reverse gears.

QFT. We actually put a Hurst Shifter in our 65, which had a nice little pull up trigger style thing...that wasn't to bad! What was scarey is that regardless of gear, you always felt like you were in nuetral (long arm wobble haha).


alot of s2k owners have or are interested owning almost every other car.

I've noticed that too...most of my s2k buddies have had many cars before the S....





Anywho, I like s2ks. They handle great, look nice, and don't really have enough HP with bolt ons to get you in trouble. Don't get me wrong, I love their powerbands (Having driven 2 stroke dirtbikes as a kid, this thing is like the car version), but unlike my 240, where I gotta really pay attention to where she's pointing, the s2k is 'man-handleable' in the sense that you don't really need to fear it to much hehe.

[slider2828]

I driven only the 2.0 around the track, yah don't get me wrong it handles well and very good balance, but vs other cars like evo's, sti's, or even corvettes, it lacks some exploitable advantages besides man handling it...

[cali240sxdrifter]

I driven only the 2.0 around the track, yah don't get me wrong it handles well and very good balance, but vs other cars like evo's, sti's, or even corvettes, it lacks some exploitable advantages besides man handling it...

The last track day I was at there were EVO's, STI's, Viper, so on... Beat them all... If you want that extra punch, get some 4.77 gears for 300 bucks and be done with it. If not get a used SC for 2500-3500 and get a nice 300rwhp.

[turtl631]

S2k is a car on my short list too...I'll probably be moving somewhere warmer and having more income in a few years, so something in the 10-15k range sounds about right. Not sure how I'd feel about a vert as a DD though. But, I do love the S2K styling, and I'm sure the power would be plenty. You could also just get a NB miata, throw on a coldside SC kit, and make around 190 whp safely forever. Would probably cost a lot less and be faster, but there's always the Miata homo-factor to deal with if such things concern you.

[hoa]

from what i see is that everyone is a torque lover. with that in mind, you will see a lack of power for this car. it has a lot of potential at high end. ive raced my s2k against my friends 350z all the time and the s2k will overtake the 350z slowly (rolling.)

bottom line about this car is that its not made for straight lines. most people only compare the car on straight lines where you expect a lot of power out of the car. s2k is not one of those cars. s2k is made for curvy roads.

you cant really compare a boosted car against an na car either because it will not react the same. throw a turbo kit on the s2k and you will make massive power out of it. with just a turbo upgrade and everything else bone stock, it will put out around 550rwhp. this is only around 16psi.

[turtl631]

I understand that. I was moreso comparing roadsters in the 10-15k range. Boosted miatas do have very flat torque curves, which leads to a nice progressive power curve, somewhat similar to the S2K (albeit the S2K has VTEC of course, so the torque curve abruptly shifts upwards at that point). As an all around fun car, I think the S2K would be great. As a DD...I'm not so sure. I also live in a really urban area and spend a lot of time in fairly heavy traffic and on crappy, grid-system roads, so anything without some grunt down low can leave you waiting.

Are you saying that if one ignores the launch, the S2K accelerates slightly quicker than the Z33? That's the kind of data that really matters to me, and all this 0-60 stuff and even quarter mile times often depend so much on the launch, trans, drivetrain config, and other factors.

[lflkajfj12123]

drift cars like torque too

[hoa]

Are you saying that if one ignores the launch, the S2K accelerates slightly quicker than the Z33?
yea, once you are rolling, around 3rd gear, the s2k starts to catch up. 4th gear, it even out. 5th, it start to walk slowly. my friend and i didnt believe it ourselves so we swap cars and same result. this was the base model 350Z vs. S2K

if theres a lot of stop and go, s2k is not the car for the job. you will feel the lack of torque and you will hate it

[rps13sh]

love em and hate em.

[codyace]

I driven only the 2.0 around the track, yah don't get me wrong it handles well and very good balance, but vs other cars like evo's, sti's, or even corvettes, it lacks some exploitable advantages besides man handling it...

You can't compare an s2000 to two different AWD turbo cars, and V8 cars. No way.

In the many track days I've been too the S2000 ends up competing with the Elise guys all day. Pretty evenly matched cars IMO...what the s2000 lacks, it makes up for in gearing.

[DOOK]

If you want that extra punch, get some 4.77 gears for 300 bucks and be done with it.

this man speaks the truth... for 1k or so you can get the gears and a good diff and have a ball...

[slider2828]

Yah gearing is the key for the S2k makes a huge difference unfortunately my friends don't invest in stuff like that... So stupid...

[turtl631]

What's the stock FD?

Centrifugal seems like a logical match to the S2K engine's powerband since it seems to provide the same progressive powerband. No idea on cost/reliability and all that jazz though.

[codyace]

What's the stock FD?

Centrifugal seems like a logical match to the S2K engine's powerband since it seems to provide the same progressive powerband. No idea on cost/reliability and all that jazz though.

I think in the 4.10 range...not 100% sure though.

From talking to Jeff Evans one day (Evans Tuning) he seems to think a S/C setup on a stockish motor is great for everyday reliability. In the same statement though, he said if you want to go fast, that you better stick a turbo on there.

[raz0rbladez909]

i wouldnt mind a mazdaspeed mx5 instead for the same price. Or if you really wannna try something new. You can get a Mr2 Spyder for about 8k and swap the motor for the GTs motor. 180hp + 2300lbs = win

+1 for you for mentioning the ms mx5 so underrated but simple bolt ons will bring you right up to 200 hp to the wheels and no worries about tq, not to mention the mx5 is considerably cheaper to modify.

[BOOSTLOVER]

I think in the 4.10 range...not 100% sure though.


Yea, 4.11. I put a set of 4.57s in mine a while back with the comptech-honda diff housing and I loved it. Best mod for the buck. It's back to stock now and I'm finnishing up putting in a new clutch. After that mine will be ready to sell.

[rajcat]

owned it bout 2 and a half years now, daily drove it all year that first year from Jan 07-about dec 07 (wen i got the 240).

itll tear up sum snow with snow-tires on (so long as u stay out of vtec) and its tons reliable (i drove the thing every day! started no problems, didnt burn oil or anything) i got it for a steal at 20k with 16k miles on it, extra rims+snow tires, and the Hardtop (which i never take off, thats just me, i dun like convertables). go figure tho, the chassis of the car is so rigid, u forget its a convertable (till u hear all the wind noise at like 100mph).

i read most of the posts, noone mentioned the subtle differences between the AP1's and AP2's.
*the AP1's 00-01 (im not sure wat exact year they changed) have stiffer rear springs, slightly more aggressive steering rack, and the classic 2.0ltr engine wif 9k rev-limit.
*the AP2's come with 17in rims, 2.2ltr engine that revs to 8k, softer rear springs, more revised gearing (i think to combat the really really short 2nd gear of the AP1), updated lights n front and rear bumper, and milder steering rack. the AP2 is said to have a lil more torque lol (like +15 or sumn) and sports the gold and Red valve cover.
*from wat i heard bout the CR's is theyre alot like the AP1's as far as rear springs and steering but with the 2.2 reving to 8k and optional no ac and no lil convertable motors or softop.

i saw sum ppl ask about the hard top, the OEM Honda hardtop weighs 44lbs, all aluminum with all the weight being in the rear glass (which gives a lil wrap around and better rear visibility).
-it takes 2 ppl to take off (so u dont drop it right on the glass) and actually sits level on the ground like its on the car cus of all the weight being in the glass rear window.
and wen u take it off, its just like undoing the softop in front, but u may have to slide ur seats forward to undo the sliding locks on the sides. unfortunately 3k wont cover the 300 dollar rear defroster switch which cancels out ur roof button wen connected (just incase u have ur parking brake up and sumone hits up on the button n bends up ur softtop frame under the attached hardtop... hey it could happen, murphy's law lol)
theres a hoist u can install in ur garage thatll make it easy for u to lift and put back on by urself.
yeah, u fold the soft top down, and put the hard top on, then latch it shut just like the soft top in front. but with an added 2 locks on the sides.
then u lift off the hardtop, apply the parking brake and hit the roof switch up; and the soft top magically comes back. so yeah, ur soft top is always wif u.


differences from 240: well the S is definently not a straightline car, its ok, but its X-frame chassis is definently made for the twisties. its really good at changing direction really quick, and can controlled slide thru a corner (not a drift like a 240, but its weird, like an almost drift. cus any further n it just goes all the way around like an MR).
the car turns in quick, dosnt push nearly as much as a 240, it feels like an MR.
the EPS (electrical power steering) is totally different from the average power steering. it dosnt feel like u can jus throw the wheel n drift like in a 240, on mild turns u can let go and it wants to keep the car turning, almost like sumones holding the wheel for u. the S dosnt seem to turn the wheel from full tilt to either side nearly as fast as the 240 can (probably purposely to combat the cars oversteer tendacy).
the 240 seems to plant well in long sweeping corners. the S oversteers halfway thru, and in Vtec it can be pretty twitchy...
it stops fairly well.
the rear likes to hop wen cornering on bumpy roads (well on mine, cus its a 00 model).
and it really really melts tires, for almost no reason.... its hard on rear tires.
2 gear on the S is really a short point, itll only get u to about 64mph at 9k in vtec, but 3rd gear is really great... so it takes a bit getting used to with downshifting in vtec. u have to be careful as the revs just shoot so high from 3rd to 2nd. ive heard too many horror stories of blown engines at the track: ie misshift from 5th... or just slamming to second way too early (its like u have to let the car drop out of vtec wen downshifting to 2nd, takes sum getting used to)

hope that helps everyone, they say ur either a driver or mechanic, unfortunately im just a driver... so i can only tell u guys how it feels and drives, not about boost n exact engine specs.
but if u ask me, its a good swap or addition to ur 240
i plan on making my 240 a straightline/highway beast and drift monster with a beefy engine swap
and perfecting my S for twisties and track. (but alas.. budgeting sucks)
"i think its pretty cool that the silvia guys respect the s2000, they are both S chassis after all"
:boink:

[rainier]

My friend was getting his car tuned at Church Automotive and his boosted s2k blew up on the dyno. lol so if you wanna see slammed,boosted,mugentopped s2k, its sitting in their dyno shop. haha

[tracks13]

When im done with my 240sx project, I might trade for a Honda NSX...then modify the NSX... if there are willing NSX owners that is. Insurance will be higher unfortunately as well though...

[i8yourfwd]

I'm debating on an s2k myself as a 2nd car. Can't decide between it, and a e36 m3, seeing as they're about in the same price range (well the m3 being a lil cheaper, but maint is higher)

[rajcat]

I'm debating on an s2k myself as a 2nd car. Can't decide between it, and a e36 m3, seeing as they're about in the same price range (well the m3 being a lil cheaper, but maint is higher)

:bigok: i think u should go with the S2k, straight out the box, its great! and u really wont even have to worry bout it.
i forgot to mention how great the interior set is.

*the wheel size is small and u can heeltoe easy, pedals are already racing style with the lil rubber grips.
*the shifter is short n perfect (if u read any s2 review, everyone loves the shifter). the clutch pedal engagement is different than a 240, the honda clutch engages more in the middle or low compared to the nissan which is more up top.
*u can feel everything that happens wif the rear wheels thru he seat. so u kno exact wen and why the rear breaks loose.
and this is all stock set up!

id go s2000, just my opionion :naughty:

[tracks13]

Some idiot neg'd me for stating I want to trade my car for an nsx. How gay.

[i8yourfwd]

:bigok: i think u should go with the S2k, straight out the box, its great! and u really wont even have to worry bout it.
i forgot to mention how great the interior set is.

*the wheel size is small and u can heeltoe easy, pedals are already racing style with the lil rubber grips.
*the shifter is short n perfect (if u read any s2 review, everyone loves the shifter). the clutch pedal engagement is different than a 240, the honda clutch engages more in the middle or low compared to the nissan which is more up top.
*u can feel everything that happens wif the rear wheels thru he seat. so u kno exact wen and why the rear breaks loose.
and this is all stock set up!

id go s2000, just my opionion :naughty:
Just curious, have you driven an m3 aswell?

[PhAtXSuMo]

i just purchased a 2000 S2000
http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=202547
that one right there
due to the fact that parents didnt fall through with the whole sr swap..
parted it out made some money as well
dad paid half of it and i payed half of it
i now have to pay my dad back

theres some cosmetic stuff that needs to be changed..(mostly the rear plastic window but shits expensive to replace.)
but it was a good deal and runs great!

i plan to get another hatch, sometime after my 1st year in college

[BOOSTLOVER]

I just put mine up for sale last monday but I didn't post it in here sense most people on here are in Cali. But if anyone is interested... http://www.mnsportcompacts.net/forum/showthread.php?t=72746

[cali240sxdrifter]

its so cool to see a lot of 240 owners with S2000's...

[NiSmo240luvR]

its so cool to see a lot of 240 owners with S2000's...

if i didnt have winter to consider, id probably trade in my subaru for an s2000. theyre going for good prices these days and i would love to have a nice (decently quick, great handling, great looking) vert to cruise around in in the summer. but for now at least, my 240 is my only rwd car. maybe once im done with school though...haha

[Somnambulist]

I love S2000s. I'd love to pick one up if I could afford it.

[rajcat]

Just curious, have you driven an m3 aswell?

sorry, havent got my hands on an m3 yet... or begged anyone to drive theirs yet... tho... i know sumone who i could prolly convince... maybe lol :2f2f:
*from wat ive read the beemer may have a better range of track adjustibility if u lower it via suspension.
*the honda will lose sum suspension adjustibility if u lower it, then u have to go with bumpsteer kits etc (like the 240) to get max effect for track.

but ive also heard koni yellow dampers on stock AP1 springs lower the car bout a half inch and make amazing results.

*also the s2000 doesnt have a real gt3 stance :(
that's why u wont see them racing with the rx8's and 350z's in GT races (because its a "sport compact" which may give it certain advantages/disadvantages restricting it from specific class races)...
so its not as wide a stance as the 350z or maybe even a properly tuned 240. it can be twitchy at speed on track; but with this light weight and small body, can be extremely quick on corner entry (see Gan San in BM vids)!

[lucky7]

i would love to have one. i've decided that i'd miss the power WAY too much. and i came from a honda, and loved vtec powerbands. i had a bolt on B16 in my civic, and i loved it. loved that it was slow, and i could stay up high in the revs when messing around on curvey roads. BUT, like i said, as much as i like that. that was before my 240 put down 453 hp on a dyno. :keke: the guy that bought my civic had it dyno tuned. it made something like 153whp, and 104 ft lbs. LOL.

but my friend matt has an S. its awesome. despite being a turd around town. it looks dope. and i envy how he gets to drop the top all the time. i drove a '94 mustang GT vert in HS, and i actually like verts. performance aside ofcourse.

he's on 18" professors.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2053/2482427550_cecd0c03a7_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2036/2485192832_263cc9d77d_b.jpg

a couple local AP1's.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/2481437827_6b2fa98d9e_b.jpg

the red one is on LM's..

owner of red car now has a white E36 M3. the blue one also has a 10 second T/A. lol.

[VQMaxFan]

Need to find pics of the local s2k here that put down 616 on a 42r, it was on the cover of modified in march 07 i think. Cleanest car ive ever seen in person.

[Tearlessj]

Chicks dig it, I know that much. I saw a red one at the dealership a few weeks back, the color was astonishing.

[murda-c]

Chicks dig it, I know that much. I saw a red one at the dealership a few weeks back, the color was astonishing.

I'm either gonna repaint my 240 that red, or the red that's on the fit.

[LongLostLatz]

Someone needs to mess with a LSX/T56 swap into an S2K if it hasnt already been done. That thing would be animal.

[Max_PSi]

My friend owned a 2001 one in Sazuka Blue. Its an excellent out of the box handling car.

I personally wouldn't get rid of my 240 for it, I'd try and save up to have both. Right now I'm rockin my 4age Corolla as a daily and love the contrast from turbo. The S2K would be a welcome upgrade.

[rps13sr20det]

I have been in alot of built S2K's and I would personally love to have another car being a honda! I miss the torque steer:(

[Max_PSi]

S2K? Torque steer?

How many built S2K's have you been in? Were you in them while they were being driven backwards?

[cali240sxdrifter]

just hit 60k on my S yesterday... Man 3 1/2 years ago it only had 10k when I got it...

[ZenkiGTS]

one of the only hondas i'd drive.... love em f20's

[mangoes]

I have been in alot of built S2K's and I would personally love to have another car being a honda! I miss the torque steer:(

s2000s come with front wheel drive in canada?

doh! nvm i got what you mean, you mean the other hondas cept for the S2K have a lotta torque steer heheeeheheheeheh. gotcha my bad =)

[nissanKLR]

if i can afford one, i'd get one

[LongGrain]

i drove one, it felt as slow as my stock civic...

[JRas]

lets talk about RX7's :P

[steve shadows]

Or you can just wait for the new silvia to come out. Pay 15k on a car with 100k miles or 20k on a car with 0 miles. Dont get me wrong I like the s2000. The look is really plain though and the only way to make ANY kind of extra power is to turbo it. i wouldnt mind a mazdaspeed mx5 instead for the same price. Or if you really wannna try something new. You can get a Mr2 Spyder for about 8k and swap the motor for the GTs motor. 180hp + 2300lbs = win

Or you can have an s13 with 500 whp sitting low on R-compounds and made half out of carbon fiber.

If you do all the labor and tuning of course. :)

[lucky7]

i drove one, it felt as slow as my stock civic...

the powerband is decieving. i assure you, they arent THAT slow. :keke: they are very good looking cars IMO. i love hondas, personally. i especially love the interiors.
when i can drive a stick again, i get to drive the blue AP2 i posted in the last page. AND i get to drive his '76 2002. effing cant wait!

[LongGrain]

the powerband is decieving. i assure you, they arent THAT slow. :keke: they are very good looking cars IMO. i love hondas, personally. i especially love the interiors.
when i can drive a stick again, i get to drive the blue AP2 i posted in the last page. AND i get to drive his '76 2002. effing cant wait!

i know they have 240 horsepower or whatever, but to me it felt SO much slower than my s13 (basically stock SR) i know they only make power high, but even when i revved it to 9,000 RPM's it felt like a million years to get there.

i never said they werent bad looking though, i like them. i'm also a big honda fan. i used to drive a civic.

[lucky7]

i know you werent. i was making an attempt to justify why they feel slow. ive never driven one, but im familiar with the Vtec honda powerband. i too, used to have a civic. just a B16 swap, I/H/E, clutch/flywheel, coilovers and shifter. but it was alot of fun. great DD, and i miss it. but once my E30 is dumped with sticky tires though, i think ill be content for a while.

[waterboy]

i drove my old bosses s2k and had to get gas it took me about 20min to find the release for the gas tank door,shit was in the door jamb

[bbejj123]

the powerband is decieving. i assure you, they arent THAT slow. :keke: they are very good looking cars IMO. i love hondas, personally. i especially love the interiors.
when i can drive a stick again, i get to drive the blue AP2 i posted in the last page. AND i get to drive his '76 2002. effing cant wait!

Deuces are a blast to drive! my first car was a 1975 2002 but it was automatic and bone stock with no paint just some primer and bondo patches all over but it was the most fun ive had in an automatic car even tho theres no power =P

[an_orange_s2k]

i drove my old bosses s2k and had to get gas it took me about 20min to find the release for the gas tank door,shit was in the door jamb
hahah reminded me of when i first picked mine up..i had to call the guy i bought it from to ask him.

[sub9lulu]

lets talk about RX7's :P

only with a v8 is worht talking abt

[lucky7]

Deuces are a blast to drive! my first car was a 1975 2002 but it was automatic and bone stock with no paint just some primer and bondo patches all over but it was the most fun ive had in an automatic car even tho theres no power =P

ahhh, cool. my friends has a metric mechanic motor. bilstein sports and H&R springs. id post pics, but i dont want to completely jack the thread. :keke:

[rps13sr20det]

s2000s come with front wheel drive in canada?

doh! nvm i got what you mean, you mean the other hondas cept for the S2K have a lotta torque steer heheeeheheheeheh. gotcha my bad =)


I meant to Turbo DC-2 My bad :(

[Bubbles]

only with a v8 is worht talking abt


Barf.




-Bubbs

[MambaSic]

i think if they would just get some kind of FI, that would cure almost all that ails the S2K

They need some Torque, hella bad. And the Ls-1 can be put into anything if your commited. but I kinda of dont think anybody that posted above is "committed". so forget that. I want to spend 15K on a car and then Spend another 7 on a engine and parts for install. Yeah ok. If you want a ls-1 car buy a Rx-7 and get rid of the grenade under the hood.

anyway. I like the plainess of the s2k but they got a little too much of the Vtec thing going round. Cause 9000 rpm sounds nice, but it doesn't seem to get much done.

sr20 ftw:fawk2:

[Grendel]

I'm thinking of getting a new car around january or so. I'm looking at either a WRX, S2000, or TA WS6. Checked insurance with USAA, they wanst 900 every six months for the s2k and trans am. Geico wants 600/six months for the TA and 900/six months for the s2k. I didn't check on the WRX, but I imagine its gotta be cheaper than those two.

I think I'm just going to buy an S14 and work on it while I keep driving my S13.

[lflkajfj12123]

i thought about painting my car the color of the cr s2000

but i changed my mind so feel free to copy

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2007/04/honda_s2000cr.jpg

[racepar1]

I do respect s2k's at the track, but in the end they can suck my balls. I would much rather drive a miata. S2k's are my new targets when I go to track events. They are fast as hell, but I just don't like them.

[MambaSic]

miata's are defn. the shit. especially with the N1 flares

[JDM_inspired]

my next purchase...

[Anomas23]

Unless they s2k aint driving sidewayz, gtfo, and as for the RX7's, gtfo and go rebuilt ur blown motors!

[Grendel]

^

What the fuck?

[Tearlessj]

Don't worry he's just insecure.

[vvtisupra]

hardtop is cool and all but gay at the same time. When you put a hardtop on you lose the whole effect of the car. The car was made to be a roadster. And the semi tubbed chassis has little to no benefits of stiffness from the hardtop so drive fast with wind in your hair. That and when you have the top off it makes you feel like you're going even faster.