Want to test drive your s2k
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10-13-2008, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by FF2Skip,Oct 13 2008, 03:22 PM
Yeah, me, too. 
Moving from the WRX to an S2K was smooth for me. I knew exactly what I wanted though. If no one will let you drive theirs, I'm sure it can't be hard to find one on craigslist or at a used dealership not too far away. The torque will be noticeably missing from what you have with a modded WRX (I don't know what you have, but even a stock WRX is noticeably more torque-y even.) I don't think the S2k is less comfortable than a WRX either, the seats are nicer, the only problem is space.
What kind of mods do you have?
10-13-2008, 05:07 PM
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Sorry if I offended any of you AP1 guys. That wasn't my intent. I just like the looks of the AP2 better and would like the little bit of extra torque I get from the 2.2L. I know they made a few minor suspension changes for the better. Also considering my wrx is an 04 I'd like to not move to an older car.
The wrx has the usual vf34 upgrade a lot of 2.0L guys have. with that running an ewg, fmic, inlet, cai, injectors, eboost2, turboback. It has a built transmission in it which does make it more enjoyable. Most suspension mods have been done too...upgrade sways, bushings, endlinks, coilovers, strut bars. The car made 322whp 283wtq when I last got it tune.
Here's a couple pics
Only other thing that has changed you can't see in the pics is the car now has the red 4/2 pot brakes from an 07 wrx.
I still have the most fun on backroads and twisties and you can't beat a 2dr rwd car for something like that. My brothers s14 with coilovers alone does as well or better in the corners than my car I feel. Maybe pushing it to the very edge mine would do better but even on a quick drive in his car it feels much nicer.
I think I'm just going to go back to the dealer and try to convince them I really want it and try to get a testdrive. I looked online at carmax and didn't find any in my area.
I don't really utilize all the extra space I get from having a 4dr so I don't think I'd miss the extra doors much. It is a really small car though. I'm 6'1" and have to have the seat back in the s2k already. I see plenty of tall people with this car though it doesn't really worry me. I feel like its comfortable just sitting in it.
For now it would be a daily.
The wrx has the usual vf34 upgrade a lot of 2.0L guys have. with that running an ewg, fmic, inlet, cai, injectors, eboost2, turboback. It has a built transmission in it which does make it more enjoyable. Most suspension mods have been done too...upgrade sways, bushings, endlinks, coilovers, strut bars. The car made 322whp 283wtq when I last got it tune.
Here's a couple pics
Only other thing that has changed you can't see in the pics is the car now has the red 4/2 pot brakes from an 07 wrx.
I still have the most fun on backroads and twisties and you can't beat a 2dr rwd car for something like that. My brothers s14 with coilovers alone does as well or better in the corners than my car I feel. Maybe pushing it to the very edge mine would do better but even on a quick drive in his car it feels much nicer.
I think I'm just going to go back to the dealer and try to convince them I really want it and try to get a testdrive. I looked online at carmax and didn't find any in my area.
I don't really utilize all the extra space I get from having a 4dr so I don't think I'd miss the extra doors much. It is a really small car though. I'm 6'1" and have to have the seat back in the s2k already. I see plenty of tall people with this car though it doesn't really worry me. I feel like its comfortable just sitting in it.
For now it would be a daily.
10-13-2008, 05:31 PM
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^^^Nice pictures 
. The S is underpowered compared to your WRX but the sound of the VTEC will make you feel faster and happier. 
I haven't driven a WRX but I've driven the 09 Evo X two weeks ago and it's very nice car to drive, it accelerate fast but without the VTEC it feels ordinary IMO.
. The S is underpowered compared to your WRX but the sound of the VTEC will make you feel faster and happier. I haven't driven a WRX but I've driven the 09 Evo X two weeks ago and it's very nice car to drive, it accelerate fast but without the VTEC it feels ordinary IMO.
