Soon To Be S2000 Owner?
02-25-2018 | 09:55 PM
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Soon To Be S2000 Owner?
Hey guys, first post on this forums so I apologize if I posted this in the wrong thread. However, I'm really considering getting a s2000 for my next car. I'm coming from a F30 328i, which used to be full bolt ons, but got a couple issues and now its stock and ready to be sold or traded in for my next project. Now for the next car I'm strongly leaning towards a 06+ s2000 (low mileage) because it seems to be the best choice for what I'd like to get into, and also an m235i. Just have a couple questions in regards to the s2000.
What I want is to be able to daily drive the s2000, and also take it to autocross and track events around once a month. I'm a real spirited driver so I will always be in the canyons having some fun. This is were my first issue arises with the car. My plans are to get a hardtop right off the bat, then after sometime of driving the car stock get some coils and wheels (good for track/street/won't cheap out). However the one thing holding me back is a ROLLOVER. I'm 5'9-5'10 and my fear is rolling over, whether in a canyon or getting hit on the street. So I was looking into hard dog roll bars. So my first question is, would a hard dog roll bar/6 point harness/bucket seats be needed with the amount of tracking that will be done and spirited driving or is it a waste?
Hope to drive the car with the above setup for sometime and when I get bored, If I ever do, boost it. Either super charge it and continue tracking it or 6266 and go for high Hp.
Appreciate any replies and opinions!
What I want is to be able to daily drive the s2000, and also take it to autocross and track events around once a month. I'm a real spirited driver so I will always be in the canyons having some fun. This is were my first issue arises with the car. My plans are to get a hardtop right off the bat, then after sometime of driving the car stock get some coils and wheels (good for track/street/won't cheap out). However the one thing holding me back is a ROLLOVER. I'm 5'9-5'10 and my fear is rolling over, whether in a canyon or getting hit on the street. So I was looking into hard dog roll bars. So my first question is, would a hard dog roll bar/6 point harness/bucket seats be needed with the amount of tracking that will be done and spirited driving or is it a waste?
Hope to drive the car with the above setup for sometime and when I get bored, If I ever do, boost it. Either super charge it and continue tracking it or 6266 and go for high Hp.
Appreciate any replies and opinions!
02-26-2018 | 01:09 AM
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Dude don't let a roll bar and its usability or perceived necessity hold you back from making a great choice of car - the incredible Honda S2000! the stock roll hoops have saved many a driver from major injury when their cars flipped over for whatever reason so unless you're going to live on the track, don't worry about it too much. It's a really well made, safety focused machine. Honda did not skimp in this department.
Supercharging is great because it gives you loads more power whilst maintaining the screaming NA/OEM character of the car. Turbo is awesome especially for high torque kicks low down the RPM range. Pick your poison...
The standard power is great too and much fun can be had as is. the car was made not just to go fast in a straight line but on twisty's and tracks too. A real road going race car, especially the earlier cable throttled AP1's
And nothing sounds like an S2K at full chat
Supercharging is great because it gives you loads more power whilst maintaining the screaming NA/OEM character of the car. Turbo is awesome especially for high torque kicks low down the RPM range. Pick your poison...
The standard power is great too and much fun can be had as is. the car was made not just to go fast in a straight line but on twisty's and tracks too. A real road going race car, especially the earlier cable throttled AP1's
And nothing sounds like an S2K at full chat
02-26-2018 | 11:59 AM
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Dude don't let a roll bar and its usability or perceived necessity hold you back from making a great choice of car - the incredible Honda S2000! the stock roll hoops have saved many a driver from major injury when their cars flipped over for whatever reason so unless you're going to live on the track, don't worry about it too much. It's a really well made, safety focused machine. Honda did not skimp in this department.
Supercharging is great because it gives you loads more power whilst maintaining the screaming NA/OEM character of the car. Turbo is awesome especially for high torque kicks low down the RPM range. Pick your poison...
The standard power is great too and much fun can be had as is. the car was made not just to go fast in a straight line but on twisty's and tracks too. A real road going race car, especially the earlier cable throttled AP1's
And nothing sounds like an S2K at full chat
Supercharging is great because it gives you loads more power whilst maintaining the screaming NA/OEM character of the car. Turbo is awesome especially for high torque kicks low down the RPM range. Pick your poison...
The standard power is great too and much fun can be had as is. the car was made not just to go fast in a straight line but on twisty's and tracks too. A real road going race car, especially the earlier cable throttled AP1's
And nothing sounds like an S2K at full chat
02-27-2018 | 06:22 AM
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Why is low miles a necessity if you plan to modify it? Wouldn’t the money saved by going for something with a few more miles help pay for parts?
I’ve never quite grasped the concept of hunting down the most perfect, pristine example of a car and then heavily modifying it. I suppose if the issue was the engine not being suitable for boost after a certain number of miles.
I might be alone in my confusion, however.
I’ve never quite grasped the concept of hunting down the most perfect, pristine example of a car and then heavily modifying it. I suppose if the issue was the engine not being suitable for boost after a certain number of miles.
I might be alone in my confusion, however.
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02-27-2018 | 10:38 AM
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You're not alone. It's a bizarre phenomena. As thinking the cars need "improvements" at all unless you're going to race the car and then it makes even less sense to start with a pristine sample. Mine is OEM other than intake and exhaust and I can't yet say I'm getting close to mastering this car. Supercharged cars go very quickly in a straight line but don't corner or stop any better.
-- Chuck
-- Chuck
02-27-2018 | 10:40 AM
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You're not alone. It's a bizarre phenomena. As thinking the cars need "improvements" at all unless you're going to race the car and then it makes even less sense to start with a pristine sample. Mine is OEM other than intake and exhaust and I can't yet say I'm getting close to mastering this car. Supercharged cars go very quickly in a straight line but don't corner or stop any better.
-- Chuck
-- Chuck
