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krunchkin said:
agreed. It's one of those silly things that has grown up around the car. In the dry on good tyres it's rock solid, and you shouldn't be f
king around with the back end in a car like this in the wet on a public road anyway. Warm those nice Yokos up on a sunny day and it grips like a demon and hugs the road.
I do not think Folk will necessarily be fking around with the back end in a car like this in the wet on a public road anyway. Warm those nice Yokos up on a sunny day and it grips like a demon and hugs the road. king around with the back end Intentionally, some may, but majority, Won't. I have driven my fare share of RWD on track and B roads, and out of them all so far, I feel the S2000 is snappy, unpredictable on the Road. Manageable, but Unpredictable to what I am used too.Still a magnificent handling car, and I suppose the more I do get to know It, the more fun I will have.
However with this One I certainly will be airing on the side of Caution, due to Its snappy nature.
Trackdays are always good to get a feel, but sometimes what the Road flings at you, you cannot mimic on a track.
I've just "graduated" to a 56 plate S2000 after running a couple of Mk 1 MX5s and am taking my time learning where its limits are. I tracked both the MX5s and was very comfortable throwing them around. The last one in particular was running on Gaz coilovers and was very kart-like. In tighter corners and roundabouts there was enough power to adjust the line without really being in danger of total breakaway.
The S2000 feels altogether bigger, heavier, grippier and more "grown up". I have it booked in to Wheels in Motion for a geometry check tomorrow (I know the value of doing this from the MX5s) and I'll get it onto a track day before too long to explore its handling where the consequences of getting it wrong are less severe! So far, though, it feels good. It's on Bridgestones and they feel predictable and, in the dry at least, seem to grip well. Of course, I'm mindful of avoiding accelerating hard through the 6000 revs mark in the middle of a bend without being good and ready for the consequences. That's something to try out on track, I think!
I know that all the road tests talked about the engine being flat below the VTEC point but coming from the Mazdas, I don't find that to be the case. It's not that it's a slow car at lower engine speeds, just that it's properly manic at the top end!
The S2000 feels altogether bigger, heavier, grippier and more "grown up". I have it booked in to Wheels in Motion for a geometry check tomorrow (I know the value of doing this from the MX5s) and I'll get it onto a track day before too long to explore its handling where the consequences of getting it wrong are less severe! So far, though, it feels good. It's on Bridgestones and they feel predictable and, in the dry at least, seem to grip well. Of course, I'm mindful of avoiding accelerating hard through the 6000 revs mark in the middle of a bend without being good and ready for the consequences. That's something to try out on track, I think!
I know that all the road tests talked about the engine being flat below the VTEC point but coming from the Mazdas, I don't find that to be the case. It's not that it's a slow car at lower engine speeds, just that it's properly manic at the top end!
mikey k said:
You need to look at the suspension and geometry
I've had four of them the last (pic above) was 425 BHP after I supercharged
It was vey stable and never ever stepped out on me even when I thrashed it round the Alps for 2 weeks
Yep, I will defo be having a Geo check, but will likely keep the Sus as standard.I've had four of them the last (pic above) was 425 BHP after I supercharged
It was vey stable and never ever stepped out on me even when I thrashed it round the Alps for 2 weeks
SCEL1SE said:
mikey k said:
You need to look at the suspension and geometry
I've had four of them the last (pic above) was 425 BHP after I supercharged
It was vey stable and never ever stepped out on me even when I thrashed it round the Alps for 2 weeks
Yep, I will defo be having a Geo check, but will likely keep the Sus as standard.I've had four of them the last (pic above) was 425 BHP after I supercharged
It was vey stable and never ever stepped out on me even when I thrashed it round the Alps for 2 weeks
got my 55 plate last year, Im gonna stick my neck out and say this is the best model year you can get....12 months tax is £280 vs £475 for an 06 onwards, wheels are the distinctive ten spoke design which suit the car more so than the fussy multi spoke or later five spoke designs, 55 seats feature honeycomb mesh headrests to allow helmets, no silly VSA... who needs that on one of these! also prefer the early all metal gear knob as opposed to the one with leather wrapped around it. If you happen to own an 04 to 55 you should consider the gear knob from the Civic type-r ep3, it perfectly matches the aluminium look of the centre console/radio cover. The only other thing I did was remove the 'Honda' badges on either wing, looks far neater showing 'S2000'
Never mind my previous post - i've ordered a couple of fuses... (A chunk of copper wire sufficed to get my fix last night though...)
I'm back to tyres... After taking advice on here - im shopping for AD08's... however neither for love or money can I get ones in rear sizes (225/50 r16) Does anybody have a tip on where I can get the correct size - or are people putting the front sizes (205/55 r16) on all corners?
Cheers!
I'm back to tyres... After taking advice on here - im shopping for AD08's... however neither for love or money can I get ones in rear sizes (225/50 r16) Does anybody have a tip on where I can get the correct size - or are people putting the front sizes (205/55 r16) on all corners?
Cheers!
Big thread resurrection here! I've just bought a royal blue 2007 S2000 after a long search and I'm chuffed to bits! It's amazing how fresh these cars feel, even at near 10 years old. Build quality looks better than an equivalent Boxster so it's a bit of a bargain.
Having got it home I changed the oils, chucked on some race pads and took the car to Anglesey on Sunday for a track day - no faults and epic fun on the day. These things feel bulletproof and potentially very rapid.
My aim is to keep the car looking absolutely standard whilst turning it into a track weapon. This week I've fitted Ohlins Coilovers and braided hoses ready for Rockingham this Sunday.
Poly bushes, cyclinder brace and ao48s next - I feel the need for speed!
Previous track cars include GT3, Spyder and Lotus 211 and I feel equally excited about my new project.
Happy days and very pleased to have joined the Honda enthusiasts tribe.
Having got it home I changed the oils, chucked on some race pads and took the car to Anglesey on Sunday for a track day - no faults and epic fun on the day. These things feel bulletproof and potentially very rapid.
My aim is to keep the car looking absolutely standard whilst turning it into a track weapon. This week I've fitted Ohlins Coilovers and braided hoses ready for Rockingham this Sunday.
Poly bushes, cyclinder brace and ao48s next - I feel the need for speed!
Previous track cars include GT3, Spyder and Lotus 211 and I feel equally excited about my new project.
Happy days and very pleased to have joined the Honda enthusiasts tribe.
Good man!
In terms of 'modifications', fit front upper and lower cross-braces - they stiffen the chassis up notably and make it a little more predictable/progressive. If you've already got Ohlins on the car you're most of the way there to a very predictable and sweet-handling car...
PS - AD08Rs, surely?!?
In terms of 'modifications', fit front upper and lower cross-braces - they stiffen the chassis up notably and make it a little more predictable/progressive. If you've already got Ohlins on the car you're most of the way there to a very predictable and sweet-handling car...
PS - AD08Rs, surely?!?
Wish I knew what happened to my 2006 black red interior 2000 p/exed via Audi dealership West London about 5 years ago. Was in ex-factory condition It was very very wayward until Centregravity fixed it. The only way I could identify it is by a microscopic Superglue mark on the front lip & by a set of foot well lights that were disconnected by the units left in place, probably the switch too.
WJNB said:
Wish I knew what happened to my 2006 black red interior 2000 p/exed via Audi dealership West London about 5 years ago. Was in ex-factory condition It was very very wayward until Centregravity fixed it. The only way I could identify it is by a microscopic Superglue mark on the front lip & by a set of foot well lights that were disconnected by the units left in place, probably the switch too.
See my above posts next to my green one. Is that it? It's now my friend's pride and joy I am afraid! Berlina black with the red leather interior.Gassing Station | Honda | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff