dodgy deal?
11-08-2010 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by mileshardy2000,Nov 8 2010, 06:00 PM
I'll probably have the hard top on most of the time, if they did a coupe i'd buy that. loved the car on the test drive though.
11-08-2010 | 11:44 PM
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Regarding your insistence on VSA, be aware that there is a known problem with Honda VSA modules failing. Replacement cost is over a grand.
This is on loads of different models, not just the S2000.
I would see how you get on without then fit a Racelogic if you decide you need TC ~ £500.
If you can wait a few weeks, we're getting into the silly season for depreciation, and the end Nov/Dec is a fantastic time to bag an S2000 bargain from a private seller.
This is on loads of different models, not just the S2000.
I would see how you get on without then fit a Racelogic if you decide you need TC ~ £500.
If you can wait a few weeks, we're getting into the silly season for depreciation, and the end Nov/Dec is a fantastic time to bag an S2000 bargain from a private seller.
11-09-2010 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Stookystar,Nov 8 2010, 05:23 PM
It wasn't my first RWD car by a long way but having done an airfield day recently, I found the VSA more of a hindrence than a help - it seemed to interrupt the natural flow of the car and I spend a lot of time with it turned off now! 
Miles, please excuse that in your thread, I couldn't resist it
If a late model car is what you're after, why not have a look at this one https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=827991 it's only six months older than the one you looked at, and, as others have said here, get some Racelogic TC fitted with the (considerable) saving you'd be making?
I have an 02 car and that obviously has not VSA. It's a great car in the dry, as others have said, you have to really provoke it to make it do anything other than stick to the road. In wet/greasy conditions, it requires a little more concentration/respect; usually avoiding VTEC and only accelerating when all the wheels are pointing in the same direction will see you right
11-09-2010 | 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by PaulF,Nov 9 2010, 10:50 AM
VSA only works when the engine's switched on Hun, maybe that explains it
Miles, please excuse that in your thread, I couldn't resist it
Miles, please excuse that in your thread, I couldn't resist it
Admittedly in the rain yesterday I left it on but that car gets driven every day (mostly)!
Goddammit!
11-09-2010 | 03:02 AM
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What he say.
Go do some Karting & a few track days.
And stay away from S2000f.uk.you. for pity's sake.
BTW; the number in Honda codes invariably relates to the engine option; we don't get the 2 variant, wich was the F22c.
Go do some Karting & a few track days.
And stay away from S2000f.uk.you. for pity's sake.
BTW; the number in Honda codes invariably relates to the engine option; we don't get the 2 variant, wich was the F22c.
11-09-2010 | 03:33 AM
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Thanks everyboby. I'm starting to wonder about VSA now, it's just everything I read up until I started this thread said GET VSA!!!
I know all about s20004u but was hoping there can't be too much wrong with an 07 with 11k on the clock, plus i'll get the aa to do a full car check on it ( if they'll let me ) .
I know all about s20004u but was hoping there can't be too much wrong with an 07 with 11k on the clock, plus i'll get the aa to do a full car check on it ( if they'll let me ) .
11-09-2010 | 05:31 AM
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@milesshardy
if you want the low down on S2000-4-u then feel free to drop me a PM, my experience was NOT good but then another member of my family who unbeknown to me had bought from them (albiet over 3 years ago) feels they were ok. I'd be inclined to find a car on here though mate, that way you know the seller knows wtf they are talking about and the chances are you will get a mint car.
As for the VSA....why bother, a pure rear wheel drive sports car is meant to be driven (and respected) as such...why dumb it down?! Hit a skid pan course or hire an mx5 for the weekend if your are unsure! In all honesty though, if you are a competent driver and aware of your conditions you will be fine!
Good luck!
if you want the low down on S2000-4-u then feel free to drop me a PM, my experience was NOT good but then another member of my family who unbeknown to me had bought from them (albiet over 3 years ago) feels they were ok. I'd be inclined to find a car on here though mate, that way you know the seller knows wtf they are talking about and the chances are you will get a mint car.
As for the VSA....why bother, a pure rear wheel drive sports car is meant to be driven (and respected) as such...why dumb it down?! Hit a skid pan course or hire an mx5 for the weekend if your are unsure!
In all honesty though, if you are a competent driver and aware of your conditions you will be fine!Good luck!
11-09-2010 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by mileshardy2000,Nov 7 2010, 01:20 AM
Thanks guys for all the help. As I said I have read the countless negative posts on s20004u which is why it's so annoying that they now have my perfect car for sale. I want an 06 onwards gt model with hard top and VSA in black....possibly moonrock....maybe even red. Less than 40,000 on the clock and I want to pay no more than £14,000.....and no tan leather!
. Hope you find what you are looking for...