I am very close to possibly purchasing a 2005 Honda S2000 AP2 of course
Any of you guys or gals here have experience with this car? Anything to look out for etc.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/2557452279_709b4a3080.jpg)
Buddy of mine has one. Loves the thing. Nothing but good things to say about it...
None other than...
I'll slap you if you don't take that thing racing. [evil]
Looks real nice. What's a AP2 of course?
LA
Quote from: ROBsS4R on November 24, 2008, 07:05:21 PM
Anything to look out for etc.
Oversteer scares the shit out of sales people for some reason. [evil]
Quote from: LA on November 24, 2008, 07:48:34 PM
Looks real nice. What's a AP2 of course?
LA
In 2004 they changed the engine displacement and lowered the rpms limit from 9k to 8200k. This makes it more freindly to drive on the street and on the track its still a beast. [thumbsup]
They also updated the body work here and there.
<AP2 - AP1>
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/800px-S2000_AP1_AP2_top_view.jpg)
Quote from: DesmoDiva on November 24, 2008, 07:13:27 PM
None other than...
I'll slap you if you don't take that thing racing. [evil]
Don't Track it unless it's the CR [evil]
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/ag_08s2000cr_frtleft.jpg)
Rode around in and got to drive my buddies new '05 a few years back the day he bought it. Cool car!! Have fun!! [thumbsup]
Quote from: ROBsS4R on November 24, 2008, 08:10:43 PM
In 2004 they changed the engine displacement and lowered the rpms limit from 9k to 8200k. This makes it more freindly to drive on the street and on the track its still a beast. [thumbsup]
They also updated the body work here and there.
Just be forewarned - many track day events do not allow convertibles. Unless you get the club racer version of the S2000 or install some roll protection, you may not be able to run it at a club event / track day.
That said, the S2000 is sweet, and you'd have a lot of fun with it anyway... [thumbsup]
They like to run around 100 on I-5. But I guess I do, too....
I'm sure you know how cramped it is, and how you have absolutely no trunk space. But the pure joy you get from zipping around in that track car makes it well worth it.
Quote from: deweey on November 25, 2008, 11:12:16 AM
I'm sure you know how cramped it is, and how you have absolutely no trunk space. But the pure joy you get from zipping around in that track car makes it well worth it.
they do feel cramped and lacking in cargo space until you get out and put one foot into an Elise talk about cramped [bang]... but the s2000 is a sweet car have fun with it [thumbsup]
I have an 04 w/ 35 k on it. Previous owner had an extended warranty on it (the fool drove it 9200 miles in 3 yrs, then sold it to me for straight KBB value). I figured I'd never need the warranty, but the car's currently in the shop due to loss of compression in cylinders 1 and 2. First they tried to tell me I overreved it (what? not me! [evil]), but when I argued that a performance car that can't be reved is useless, the warranty people paid up. Saving me about $1500. Bastards initially said they might have to change the whole engine block ( [bang]), but all they found was 2 bent exhaust valves. The dealer states this should only happen if the valves are adjusted too tight, but to my knowledge, I've never had the valves adjusted. My usual shift point around town is 4500-5000 FWIW (me like VTEC).
The only other word of caution is it's got snap oversteer at the limit- not much warning that traction's breaking, but recovers very easily. I definitely reccomend the car. Enjoy!
Thanks
Thats good information.
I may go take it for a test drive this afternoon [thumbsup]
Let us know how it goes ;D
We saw one today, looks like it would be lots of fun in the twisties. Keep us posted!
WOW :o
What a Amazing Car.
The seats fit you like a Glove. The shift is so short and sweet. The Car feels like a motorcycle. It Revs high and right when you think there is plenty of room for rpms the needle flings right into the Redline.
I think I am in Love.
I think I may go pick it up in the morning if all works out right. [thumbsup]
Quote from: ROBsS4R on November 25, 2008, 08:20:04 PM
WOW :o
What a Amazing Car.
The seats fit you like a Glove. The shift is so short and sweet. The Car feels like a motorcycle. It Revs high and right when you think there is plenty of room for rpms the needle flings right into the Redline.
I think I am in Love.
I think I may go pick it up in the morning if all works out right. [thumbsup]
Absolutely, closest thing to a motorcycle w/ 4 wheels- That's why I got it. Had to give up riding for a while :'(. But now I'm back.
Honda, in my opinion, has some of the sweetest stock shifters you can get, and their cars are always on the light side. Really hope you enjoy the car! [thumbsup]
I've got an '07 GPW that I absolutely love!! The car handles twisties like you wouldn't believe and is super fun! As stated earlier, the older ones did have some issues with violent oversteer when pushed to the limit, but Honda altered the rear suspension spec for the '05 models and it took a lot of that out. I was actually surprised at the amount of space the car has in the boot, as I was expecting much less. The wife and I rented a Z4 the last week we were in Germany and did a quick tour of the Bavarian/Austrian Alps, and that car had MUCH less usable space in the boot.
The one thing that I would look out for on the car is for very small tears in the soft top material just above, and to the outside, of the rear glass. Some cars have developed that if their tops see a lot of raising/lowering.
Here are a couple of pics of mine;
Stock:
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z53/b_upton/DSC_0062.jpg)
And after a few changes:
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z53/b_upton/DSC_0070.jpg)
^^^^ Nice [thumbsup]
I have been removing badges off of my cars for years. [thumbsup] So much cleaner. I even got the old-man to remove his from his Lexus.
Nice DRKWNG. Did you lower the car also?
I have and '04, think I could remove the badges without leaving shadows on the paint?
Thanks guys.
Quote from: swampduc on November 28, 2008, 07:58:35 AM
Nice DRKWNG. Did you lower the car also?
Yes, I lowered mine with Tein Stech springs. Low enough to change the look a bit, but subtle enough to not look too extreme. Plus, the oem dampers seem to be a better match to these springs than the stock ones.
Quote from: swampduc on November 28, 2008, 07:58:35 AM
I have and '04, think I could remove the badges without leaving shadows on the paint?
Not really sure about that. Think it would mainly depend on what colour yours is and how long it has spent out in the sun. You might be able to get away with it if you have either Sebring Silver or SPA/RIO.
After driving mine a few days I am in Awww.
I love the stock sound, The seats are very confortable, The steering is so precise and I can feel the road unlike any other car I have owned.
I love it when the Vtec kicks in at about 6k or so. The car turns into a Monster then. The Gear shift is simply amazing. By far the easiest Clutch I have
ever driven. Nice short and precise shifts.
I took some turns on it and I cant believe how well the car handles. Now I just need to learn how to drive it the right way. I probabaly will go take a track day class with it.
I did break mine loose to see how the Oversteer was. It scared the shit out of me at first but It was easily correctible.
I think the only thing I am going to do is get some after market rims next year since the Stock ones are FUGLY imo.
um.... I don't believe you. That's right I don't think you bought it. Cause it never happened until we see some PICS!!! Come on! How long are you going to leave us hangin'? ;)
Congrats on getting the car!! It will continue to amaze you at how fun it is. And just wait until you do take it to the track, and get to embarrass quite a few people with cars that cost more than double the S.
Quote from: ROBsS4R on November 29, 2008, 06:37:01 AM
I did break mine loose to see how the Oversteer was. It scared the shit out of me at first but It was easily correctible.
Be glad you didn't get one a few years older. You most likely would not have recovered it until it came to a rather abrupt halt against a tree or ditch. ;)
Quote from: ROBsS4R on November 29, 2008, 06:37:01 AM
I think the only thing I am going to do is get some after market rims next year since the Stock ones are FUGLY imo.
No Volk no love... [evil]
Quote from: WannaDucBad on November 29, 2008, 09:39:28 AM
um.... I don't believe you. That's right I don't think you bought it. Cause it never happened until we see some PICS!!! Come on! How long are you going to leave us hangin'? ;)
Okay here is the crappy photo from my Iphone.
I am going to keep it stock other than changing the Fugly Rims and putting some nice tires on it.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/3072318227_bb41648ce7_o.jpg)
Quote from: ROBsS4R on November 30, 2008, 06:17:41 PM
I am going to keep it stock other than changing the Fugly Rims and putting some nice tires on it.
No Volk no care. ;)
What tires do you have in mind? The Bridgestones that came stock on mine are pretty good.
Quote from: DRKWNG on November 30, 2008, 06:23:47 PM
No Volk no care. ;)
What tires do you have in mind? The Bridgestones that came stock on mine are pretty good.
I am not sure which tires to get. The Car has some brand new rear tires right now but they are some off brand called Nexen.
The rear end seems to break free pretty easy so I am guessing its to do with the crappy tires they put on the car.
Nice car, rob. Same color as mine (exterior). I highly reccomend garaging it or at least keeping a cover on. I had to replace the convertible top about a year ago, and it was pricy (about $1900).
Quote from: ROBsS4R on November 30, 2008, 07:19:08 PM
I am not sure which tires to get.
Michelin Pilot Sport 2s!!!
Nice, dig that color... lot of rims would look real sharp with that.
^ I agree. Check out Evasive Motorsports for lots of modding items for the S2K. Also, don't know if you have seen it or not, but www.sk2i.com has lots of good info about the car as well.
You're really going to love it!
Very nice.
Some unfortunate news I just saw today... According to Forbes, most stolen car in America.
Quote from: Bick on December 01, 2008, 07:43:36 PM
Very nice.
Some unfortunate news I just saw today... According to Forbes, most stolen car in America...
Was the Honda Civic. Or at least that is what I just saw on their website. Accord was number two, and the Acura Integra was in the top ten, but I didn't see the S2000 listed there.
Quote from: DRKWNG on December 01, 2008, 08:31:51 PM
Was the Honda Civic. Or at least that is what I just saw on their website. Accord was number two, and the Acura Integra was in the top ten, but I didn't see the S2000 listed there.
According to this, S2000 -
http://www.forbes.com/2008/11/25/car-theft-claims-forbeslife-cx_jm_1125cars_slide_2.html?partner=yahooautos (http://www.forbes.com/2008/11/25/car-theft-claims-forbeslife-cx_jm_1125cars_slide_2.html?partner=yahooautos)
lol Odd. They have conflicting data up.
http://www.forbes.com/vehicles/2008/07/09/cars-stolen-burglary-forbeslife-cx_jm_0709stolencars_slide_11.html?thisSpeed=3000 (http://www.forbes.com/vehicles/2008/07/09/cars-stolen-burglary-forbeslife-cx_jm_0709stolencars_slide_11.html?thisSpeed=3000)
And then the article at http://www.forbes.com/vehicles/2008/07/08/most-stolen-cars-forbeslife-cx_jm_0709cars.html states:
The top 10 most stolen vehicles in 2007 included 20-year-old models like the 1988 Toyota pickup (No.9), as well as some other oldies, such as the two Hondas that topped the list: the 1995 Civic (No. 1) and the 1991 Accord (No.2).
Yeah wonderful
I saw that story today.
Well it will be garaged most of the time. Its fully insured so if someone steals it someone steals it :-\
Quote from: ROBsS4R on December 01, 2008, 11:41:55 PM
Yeah wonderful
I saw that story today.
Well it will be garaged most of the time. Its fully insured so if someone steals it someone steals it :-\
Yup. In other news, in case you're unaware, don't lock the doors and leave the top up. People will just cut the top to get in, and then you'll need a new top.