s2000 owners get in here; pros/cons associated with them?
06-01-2009, 07:10 AM
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Really good S2000 site.
06-01-2009, 07:23 AM
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Re: s2000 owners get in here; pros/cons associated with them?
I'm a moderator there too, so if you need a hand with anything, let me know.
06-01-2009, 07:25 AM
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Re: s2000 owners get in here; pros/cons associated with them?
S2ki is not what it used to be. The specific and regional forums are still good, but the general forums are... I don't want to say "crap"... but they've gone down hill a bit. Luckily there are still enough of the old guys there to make it an invaluable resource for a new S2000 owner.
I'm a moderator there too, so if you need a hand with anything, let me know.
I'm a moderator there too, so if you need a hand with anything, let me know.
06-01-2009, 07:40 AM
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Re: s2000 owners get in here; pros/cons associated with them?
The Mid-A is probably one of the busiest/biggest regional forums, but there is a ton of great info to learn everywhere on that site.
06-01-2009, 12:58 PM
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Re: s2000 owners get in here; pros/cons associated with them?
Levi, to be perfectly honest..
You WILL want another car as a daily driver. Daily driving the S2000 everyday, you will get annoyed. It's a nice car no doubt, but I find my self in positions where I have to borrow cars to pick up items that you would normally be able to fit in a two seater civic.
Everything is expensive for these. If you get an AP1, make sure you get the "Updated" map sensor with the infamous zip tie...haha.
The AP1 radios suck ass, like no other. I haven't ever owned a stock radioed car that gets the worse reception, EVAR. If you think about getting a hardtop, pay the loot for a REAL one or the OEM one. The knock-offs (suprise) leak. They don't seal all the way properly, the drivers window scratches against the paint and you get windnoise like a motherfucker. I put cardboard on the strikers/latch though so it clamps down harder, Ha.
When you lower the S2000s, you have to remove the Rear bumper tabs and put in a new screw or they will make a shit ton of noise on bumps.
Like flite said, they are cop magnets. Ask my driving record how I know..haha. You can be doing the speed limit and everything right, but all eyes are on you. It sucks, I want a stock automatic car just to daily drive, they look for any and every reason to pull you over here, in Virginia Beach. A lot of my friends think now that I have a RWD car "you can drift" no, not in this thing. The rear ends are weak and even when you get them sideways, they're hard to maintain because the steering is so touchy.
However, if you just want the car lowered and some wheels just to look good, go for it.
The stock soft tops in AP1's are gay, but thats why I have a hardtop. Hard 24/7 lolol. You'll get people come up to you all the time "is that a v6 or v8?" "Who makes that?" Wow I've never seen Honda make that. People love these things.
Oh yeah, just about everything is "next day"........need lugnuts? "Next day" fuck it, even if they're the same thread pitch and all as a civic....next day. haha.
I absolutley love my S2000 though, I've put it up for sale quite a few times but have taken it down because I want to keep it as long as I can. Just keep in mind, you will want a beater car..
You WILL want another car as a daily driver. Daily driving the S2000 everyday, you will get annoyed. It's a nice car no doubt, but I find my self in positions where I have to borrow cars to pick up items that you would normally be able to fit in a two seater civic.
Everything is expensive for these. If you get an AP1, make sure you get the "Updated" map sensor with the infamous zip tie...haha.
The AP1 radios suck ass, like no other. I haven't ever owned a stock radioed car that gets the worse reception, EVAR. If you think about getting a hardtop, pay the loot for a REAL one or the OEM one. The knock-offs (suprise) leak. They don't seal all the way properly, the drivers window scratches against the paint and you get windnoise like a motherfucker. I put cardboard on the strikers/latch though so it clamps down harder, Ha.
When you lower the S2000s, you have to remove the Rear bumper tabs and put in a new screw or they will make a shit ton of noise on bumps.
Like flite said, they are cop magnets. Ask my driving record how I know..haha. You can be doing the speed limit and everything right, but all eyes are on you. It sucks, I want a stock automatic car just to daily drive, they look for any and every reason to pull you over here, in Virginia Beach. A lot of my friends think now that I have a RWD car "you can drift" no, not in this thing. The rear ends are weak and even when you get them sideways, they're hard to maintain because the steering is so touchy.
However, if you just want the car lowered and some wheels just to look good, go for it.
The stock soft tops in AP1's are gay, but thats why I have a hardtop. Hard 24/7 lolol. You'll get people come up to you all the time "is that a v6 or v8?" "Who makes that?" Wow I've never seen Honda make that. People love these things.
Oh yeah, just about everything is "next day"........need lugnuts? "Next day" fuck it, even if they're the same thread pitch and all as a civic....next day. haha.
I absolutley love my S2000 though, I've put it up for sale quite a few times but have taken it down because I want to keep it as long as I can. Just keep in mind, you will want a beater car..
Yes, car will be stock motor, only lowered with wheels after a certain period of time. I will have another car at all times I can drive (either an 88 Dakota for towing/loads, or my 00 Civic or GF's Taurus).
Already looked. Good FAQ's and such.
Yes I do
The way I look at it is...I'm young, have no debt, can afford it with ease, have a secondary car if/when needed, and want to enjoy little things while I still can. I don't need the extra space daily, and actually see the new SI's as "boatish."
06-01-2009, 01:02 PM
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