Ludedude

Yep, Doug certainly has hit the nail on the head with that piece.

kumar75150

[QUOTE]Originally posted by dcak
[B]I'ver read the hype about the car in this forum and a little in car & driver, etc... I've driven a few and really like it. I'm buying one because of it. But let's look at the hypothetical....

Say, some guy in a ____ pulls up next to me at a stoplight and wants to race. Assuming both cars are stock, who can I probably take (assuming I learn to drive the s2k well), with these cars filling in the blank.

kumar75150

one more thing...all this bs about not giving a shit about driving in a straight line because it requires no skill...given the same 2 cars, I will beat 90% of you people driving in a straight line. Of course it is sometimes not as fun as autocrossing etc but I dont see whats wrong with driving in a straight line. Can you do 180mph at an autocross?

Geez. I realize the S2000 is not a drag car. Shit I owned one. I could have had a TransAM or SS for straight line speed but I just thought the S2000 was a much much better package. That doesnt mean that I wouldnt drive it fast in a straight line. Its a sports car. Its meant to driven fast in all directions. Of course, if you cant afford to replace the differential or the clutch, then dont do 7000rpm dumps. But I dont understand why the hell people on this site look down on others that do like to drag race their cars.

Venomous S

[QUOTE]Originally posted by SJSHARKS
[B]The first sentence of your second paragraph practically disqualifies you as a future happy S2k owner.

THe S2000 is not a drag racer, it lacks the torque, horsepower, clutch, transmission, and drive line.

Penforhire

Here's another experienced voice telling you to shift at redline. However said to shift at 8200-odd RPm is clueless and I would pull at least a carlength on them by the end of 2nd gear.

And you'll have to drop the clutch to light up the tires to beat most of the cars listed from 0-60. Who are the crazy guys saying the 350 will "own" us? Looks like a driver's race from 0-60, but the 350 is probably easier to drag well.

KrazyKarim

I's been a while since I've seen that article again, but it's sitll one of my favorites! I'm book marking it this time.

Karim

TS2000

The car is there to be driven, as YOU want to drive it. what other naturally aspirated 2.0 L cars have a 5.5 0-60? (don't go to the lightweights / elise etc)

The car can do anything you want it to do. personally i like drifting, not putting my mind with someone at the lights. Tf thats what you want it for, buy a civic and get a turbo kit on it.

sideways is the way to go...