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Old 03-14-2007 | 09:03 AM
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Track-prepped S2000s used by actual club racers tend to have ...

1. More horsepower.
2. Upgraded drivetrain.
3. Upgraded brakes.
4. Stickier tires.
5. Weight reduction.
6. Aggressive suspension settings.
7. Maybe some aero stuff.
8. Safety upgrades (such as a roll cage).

Am I missing anything?

Of that, what can we reasonably expect Honda to do for the CR? Suspension settings, brakes, and tires? That's easy enough to do yourself (where "do yourself" in the case of suspension settings means "pay someone else to do it").

Still, I'm interested to see what they do.
Old 03-14-2007 | 10:04 AM
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Except for the upgraded brakes part. THe stock calipers are fine with track pads.

My take on it is that it's more than likely going to be a letdown. I'm expecting something like the HFP (Honda Factory Performence) parts for the civic and accord. I'd bet on HFP-esque springs, shocks, and wheels. A slightly different interior and a "special" badge. To get anything near what the club sport miata used to be would be so far from what Honda does, it would be quite surprising.
Old 03-14-2007 | 11:12 AM
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It will be AWD, with a big hood scoope, and spolier....mark my words!!!



or since there is so many complaints about the tq they are going to install an LSX motor
Old 03-14-2007 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SC_Highlander' date='Mar 14 2007, 12:04 PM
Except for the upgraded brakes part. THe stock calipers are fine with track pads.
You're right. I really meant "upgraded brake pads" (and brake fluid). I wasn't talking so much about calipers, rotors, or brake lines.
Old 03-14-2007 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by VFROOOM' date='Mar 14 2007, 10:51 AM
Oh, and most important, 9k Redline
You know, an F22 with a 9k redline would be a nice track car...
Old 03-14-2007 | 01:11 PM
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... til it blew up.....
Old 03-14-2007 | 01:15 PM
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Dare we think it might be........a coupe?
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NAAAAAAAAAAH.
Old 03-14-2007 | 01:16 PM
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No way...... I am betting on the Modulo suspension, exhaust, and rims.
Old 03-14-2007 | 01:25 PM
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Yea, after all it is simply a "trim" option.
Old 03-14-2007 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MyBad' date='Mar 14 2007, 04:15 PM
Dare we think it might be........a coupe?
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NAAAAAAAAAAH.
Maybe a sedan!!!! Talk amongst yourselves!!!!



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