I had a Silver 02. Sold it to get an 04-05. Drove a black 04, Loved it even more. Love the new look, with the OEM lip. Even though it has 8rpms, its a bit faster, cant really tell but still enjoyed the way it felt. The suspension in my opinion is even better. And most important, its still an S2000. Yeah, im getting an AP2.

 

thanks for all the input. i now will get a 04-05, i like hearing the input from owners of both the ap1 and ap2. next time i make a thread it will have my gpw ap2.
once again sorry for killing a dead horse

this site awesome

 

As an owner right now of both AP1 (MY00) and an AP2 (MY06) there is no question to me that the AP2 is a better all around car. I still think the 9K redline of the AP1 is a great feature though.

As stated above it all comes down to which one YOU prefer. Good luck in your search.

 

i prefer AP3...get that one...you won't regret it

 

I have an ap1 with an ap2 motor, its the best of both worlds! i still have the 9k redline and the torque of the F22.

but after feeling the power of an F22, I would go ap2.

 

thanks for all your help. i am set on the ap2 now. i just really wanted to hear people that had both the ap1 and ap2. it seems that most people like the ap2 more

 

there both great cars. you really have to drive both to see what you like. while i love the look(inside and out) of the AP2, i enjoyed the F20 and "raw" suspension of the AP1(i like my car set for oversteer bias). as far as the F20/2 debate goes, the AP2 makes more whp stock for stock by around 7-10rwhp on average. the both respond to mods the same, well chosen mods that is. the whole "s2k is maxed out from the factoy" crap was started by lazy s2000 owners that simply bought name brands and never actually tuned their cars. some things work really well on the s2k, and some are giant wastes of money.

couple quick facts:

1.) the s2000 LOVES single exhaust, even moreso the 63mm-70mm ones. 70mm has shown +13rwhp on stock car.

2.) the stock intake is best, dont waste the time to change it, unless you putting a turbo/SC into its place

3.)be cafeful what you do to the suspension, lowering the car to far, will ruin its razor handling skills in a hurry

4.) ECU tuning is one of the best bangs for the buck. the stock maps are pig rich and vtec can also be lowered about a 1000rpm, making a wicked, very un-honda-like midrange power curve.

if you have anyother questions dont hesitate to ask, thats what we're here for!

 

I want about 50whp more in the midrange .

 

great info. i love single outlet exhaust on s2ks. im surprised about the intake but hey that saves money.

now wanting me to get the original s2k, ap1

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3CkunWicY8
AP2 FTW man!!!!!