There are some questionables here and there but overall my likes and dislikes are:

Likes:
1. Short shifter
2. six speed tranny
3. digital dash
4. sport seats
5. rear wheel drive
6. 50/50 weight ratio
7. aluminum components
8. 9k redline
9. red valve cover
10. pedals

Questionables:
1. faux air ducts
2. dual exhaust
3. low torque
4. plastic window
5. 2 speakers
6. lip spoiler not included
7. low wind deflector
8. 16" wheels

 

1. Manual top (to save weight and keep it simple)
- the electric roof makes bugger all difference in weight - try eating a taco or 2 less for lunch and you'll lose more weight that way after a month than you would giving up the electric roof.

2. Single exhaust (to save weight, be more efficient)
- in order to meet emission and noise requirements in every country the S2k is shipped to you need a whole lot of muffling back there (after market exhausts typically don't meet these specs and are technically illegal in most places). I believe dual pipes was the best way to achieve this.

3. Cloth/alcantara seat surfaces, as Honda used in the Integra Type R (shiny leather is too slippery)
- not at all slippy, the seats grip very well, fabric seats discolour, fade and get dirty very quickly.

4. Functional front brake duct grilles, instead of fakes
I suspect there are some regs here that Honda had to meet. There would be many driving circumstances where cooling ducts could cause dirt/grit to be thrown onto the brakes and cause premature wear (although I have to admit I have caused premature wear - like pads worn out in 2 days - every time I track my S2k).

Overall the S2k is far enough out of the mainstream without having to go to the mods you suggest. If you want superlight and purposebuilt then buy a Lotus Elise - this is the car I was tossing up to buy but the lack of creature comforts caused me to choose the S2k at the end of the day.

 

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