Training cars for the S
09-05-2006 | 07:12 PM
#31
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From: Clifton, VA
Originally Posted by raymo19,Sep 2 2006, 07:14 AM
I had a '95 Celica GT convertible and loved it. I'd probably still be driving it if I hadn't stumbled into a deal for the S. I still see it occasionally - the girl I sold it to drives it like she stole it.
So by comparioson the S must be the opposite of the "flexible flyier" that you drove before?
09-07-2006 | 04:25 AM
#32
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From: Toronto
Sports Cars 
1 S2000
1 Contour SVT
1 Focus SVT
2 Subaru WRX's
3 Triumph GT6+
1 Triumph Spitfire
3 Mini's
1 Cooper S
1 VW GTI
1 Eagle Talon AWD
1 Acura Integra
2 Pinto's
1 Honda CRX-Si
1 Turbo Capri
Several Civic's SI, SI-R, CVCC
Motorcycles
2 Hondas 305, 350
2 Yamaha's 250, 400
1 Kawi 350
1 Pocketbike
Best car either S2000 or CRX
Best bike either the Yamaha 250 or the Honda 350
1 S2000
1 Contour SVT
1 Focus SVT
2 Subaru WRX's
3 Triumph GT6+
1 Triumph Spitfire
3 Mini's
1 Cooper S
1 VW GTI
1 Eagle Talon AWD
1 Acura Integra
2 Pinto's
1 Honda CRX-Si
1 Turbo Capri
Several Civic's SI, SI-R, CVCC
Motorcycles
2 Hondas 305, 350
2 Yamaha's 250, 400
1 Kawi 350
1 Pocketbike
Best car either S2000 or CRX
Best bike either the Yamaha 250 or the Honda 350
09-07-2006 | 05:01 AM
#33
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From: Flintstone GA
Originally Posted by Matt_in_VA,Sep 5 2006, 11:12 PM
It was mine experience with the Celica Convertible that was NOT desinged as as a convertible that the earlier models with I test drove had quite of flex that was noticible even at moderate speeds (as cutting the top off, in Califorornia really reduced the frames rigidity.
So by comparioson the S must be the opposite of the "flexible flyier" that you drove before?
So by comparioson the S must be the opposite of the "flexible flyier" that you drove before?
It was better than a stock Miata but no S2000.
09-08-2006 | 10:06 AM
#34
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From: Upstate NY
Sportscars:
1978 Fiat X1/9
1987 Bertone X1/9
1987 Bertone X1/9 (Liked the first one so much, had to have another!)
1981 Fiat X1/9 SCCA DSP Autocrosser
It was a combination of the Fiats and Honda motorcycles that lead me to the S2000.
Motorcycles:
1985 Honda Night Hawk S 700cc
1985 Honda Night Hawk S 700cc
1985 Honda Night Hawk S 700cc (Liked the first two so much, had to have a 3rd!)
1999 Honda ST1100
1978 Fiat X1/9
1987 Bertone X1/9
1987 Bertone X1/9 (Liked the first one so much, had to have another!)
1981 Fiat X1/9 SCCA DSP Autocrosser
It was a combination of the Fiats and Honda motorcycles that lead me to the S2000.
Motorcycles:
1985 Honda Night Hawk S 700cc
1985 Honda Night Hawk S 700cc
1985 Honda Night Hawk S 700cc (Liked the first two so much, had to have a 3rd!)
1999 Honda ST1100
09-08-2006 | 05:47 PM
#38
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From: Abilene, TX
When I owned the BMW 1600 I picked up a hitchhiker at Hoover Dam while I was returning home (New Mexico back then). The guy was a young sailer and me being in the Air Force I had to show him how well the Beemer handled. He was going to ride with me till I got to Albuquerque (I spelled it right the first time 
) but he got out at the next town.
) but he got out at the next town.
09-08-2006 | 07:50 PM
#39
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From: Bellingham, WA
My sig pretty much says it.
I learned the most about sports cars and about driving with the '63 Giulietta. The '65 1600 Veloce was strong for its time, but by 1986 the CRX Si could outdo the Alfas in every measureable way. The S2000, of course, exemplifies the sportiness of the Veloce, but with more of everything including Honda reliability.
I learned the most about sports cars and about driving with the '63 Giulietta. The '65 1600 Veloce was strong for its time, but by 1986 the CRX Si could outdo the Alfas in every measureable way. The S2000, of course, exemplifies the sportiness of the Veloce, but with more of everything including Honda reliability.
