JFReturns' Honda S2000
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JFReturns said:
Will do Paul. You'd be better off selling the Scoob now with this weather!
My personal opinion of a 350bhp STi in the snow seems to somewhat differ with the general populous.The Boxster is a great car. A couple of lads have them at work. My cousin sells them ( http://www.ranthonyporsche.co.uk/ - ignore prices, those cars are years old and he never updates this site).
This site is worth a read.
http://www.hartech.org/buyers.html
paulmoonraker said:
JFReturns said:
Will do Paul. You'd be better off selling the Scoob now with this weather!
My personal opinion of a 350bhp STi in the snow seems to somewhat differ with the general populous.The Boxster is a great car. A couple of lads have them at work. My cousin sells them ( http://www.ranthonyporsche.co.uk/ - ignore prices, those cars are years old and he never updates this site).
This site is worth a read.
http://www.hartech.org/buyers.html
britsportscars said:
Looked at STI's before I got my S2000... What's it like in the snow/sh*t conditions?
Mine is not very good because of the wide summer tyres and big'ish BHP. Personally speaking, you don't buy one for the snow as such. However, in the wet they are great, hence I guess why they seem popular in Wales... I love mine, but it's a handful on the road and only really gets worked properly on the track...
Gaz. said:
JFReturns said:
Mine was fantastic in the snow, unlike the S2000 this morning 
I've been quite happy with the way my s2k on KW27s has performed in what is left of the snow and slush, my BMW on MPS's was hopeless in similar conditions.Still apprehensive about proper fresh snow though.
Obviously I'm not being heavy footed or going in the VTEC rev range..
Compared to my previous BMW it's on a level and I never had problems with the BM.
paulmoonraker said:
britsportscars said:
Looked at STI's before I got my S2000... What's it like in the snow/sh*t conditions?
Mine is not very good because of the wide summer tyres and big'ish BHP. Personally speaking, you don't buy one for the snow as such. However, in the wet they are great, hence I guess why they seem popular in Wales... I love mine, but it's a handful on the road and only really gets worked properly on the track...Gaz. said:
JFReturns said:
Mine was fantastic in the snow, unlike the S2000 this morning
I've been quite happy with the way my s2k on KW27s has performed in what is left of the snow and slush, my BMW on MPS's was hopeless in similar conditions.Still apprehensive about proper fresh snow though.
It's official, here ends my S2000 owners thread 
I have to say it was a fantastic, reliable and engaging car and I'm sure I will miss it, especially that peach of an engine. In the end I lusted after something lighter, rawer and more involving. I might come back to an S2000 in the future, but until then, meet Vicky:
I have to say it was a fantastic, reliable and engaging car and I'm sure I will miss it, especially that peach of an engine. In the end I lusted after something lighter, rawer and more involving. I might come back to an S2000 in the future, but until then, meet Vicky:SB10 said:
Very nice. Really like these in Europa Blue.
2.2 or 2.0T ?
2.2 NA. Blue is nice, but prefer silver.2.2 or 2.0T ?
paulmoonraker said:
How quick are they?
The 2.2 NA feels nippy and eager to change direction, like a small terrier In an out and out drag race, the S2000 would be quicker, especially once you get past 60mph.I think it does 0-62 in under six seconds, so by no means slow!
JFReturns said:
The 2.2 NA feels nippy and eager to change direction, like a small terrier In an out and out drag race, the S2000 would be quicker, especially once you get past 60mph.
I think it does 0-62 in under six seconds, so by no means slow!
You not noticing its a bit slower? Pretty sure its the same 2.2 I had in an Astra Coupe many moons ago? (155-160bhp) In an out and out drag race, the S2000 would be quicker, especially once you get past 60mph.I think it does 0-62 in under six seconds, so by no means slow!
Good reliable engine though, pretty much bomb proof if looked after
SB10 said:
You not noticing its a bit slower? Pretty sure its the same 2.2 I had in an Astra Coupe many moons ago? (155-160bhp)
Good reliable engine though, pretty much bomb proof if looked after
At lower speeds it is nippier and yes, faster, than the S2000. Its only when properly booted and wound up that the S2000 would be quicker. As all my driving is below 70 mph, I am more than happy with the change! It is just so involving, even when pootling along. In comparison, every other car I have owned (bar the MX5) feels numb and anodyne. Good reliable engine though, pretty much bomb proof if looked after
Edit: Yes, I think it is the same engine.
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