S2000 vs Vw R32
10-24-2006, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by kumainu,Oct 23 2006, 05:08 PM
Actually, that would make it twice the "only a couple hundred pounds...", meaning at least 400 lbs.
10-24-2006, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by g60racer,Oct 24 2006, 04:01 PM
Curious, have you weighed your S2k? Scott's AP2 was a ripe 2960 when we weighed it here... that does put it at a couple hundred pound difference.
10-24-2006, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by versionJDM,Oct 24 2006, 06:09 PM
i dont do redux, with my fat ass in the car it weighs 2945.
that would mean if you're 180, your S weighs 2765lbs? interesting...
-Chris
10-24-2006, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by g60racer,Oct 23 2006, 03:26 AM
The thing about R32s is they're very similar to S2ks in one respect: some drivers actually take the time to learn how to drive the frikkin car, and most do not. That's why in 1/4 mile contests you see some R32s and S2ks doing mid 13's with simple mods (chip, intake) and most of them doing high 14's or slower) from the drivers just not knowing how to launch or shift.
R32 really isn't that heavy btw... for an AWD, it's a lightweight, and it's only a couple hundred pounds more than an S2k... weighed mine in street trim at 3254 lbs, race trim at 3120 lbs.
R32s do have a mean torque curve and great gearing... but it's a totally different feel driving it compared to an S2k. Mine is a hot hatch, basically a hopped up grocery getter sleeper. S2k is a true sports car, much more raw feeling.
R32 really isn't that heavy btw... for an AWD, it's a lightweight, and it's only a couple hundred pounds more than an S2k... weighed mine in street trim at 3254 lbs, race trim at 3120 lbs.
R32s do have a mean torque curve and great gearing... but it's a totally different feel driving it compared to an S2k. Mine is a hot hatch, basically a hopped up grocery getter sleeper. S2k is a true sports car, much more raw feeling.
10-25-2006, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by JanNov s2k,Oct 25 2006, 11:25 AM
ya i agree s2000 is easier to drive my friend had an R-32 but man they do sound wicked!!
and ya the interior is really nice!
and ya the interior is really nice!
10-25-2006, 06:56 PM
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Agreed. S2k is a much more responsive car to drive. I don't know about easier though... there's enough part throttle torque in the R32 that it makes casual daily driving effortless. I think I'd agree that the S2k is easier to drive *fast*. 
10-26-2006, 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Spartikus,Oct 24 2006, 07:15 PM
My S weighs 2760 with everything in it and a nearly full tank. Without the spare and a 1/4 tank it weighed 2700lbs. I weigh ~130lbs, so add that to either of those weights.
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10-26-2006, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by g60racer,Oct 25 2006, 10:56 PM
Agreed. S2k is a much more responsive car to drive. I don't know about easier though... there's enough part throttle torque in the R32 that it makes casual daily driving effortless. I think I'd agree that the S2k is easier to drive *fast*.
-Will