Just bought an s2000!
03-22-2007, 12:28 PM
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Just bought an s2000!
Picked up my 52 Nurby today, part exchanging my Clio 182 Cup.
What a difference.
The 182 had quite a "burst" delivery above 5k+ rpm but nothing as pronounced as VTEC, and as the speeds get higher it continues to pull like an absolute train. What a beast.
I think its going to be quite a long process for me adjusting from a hot hatch FWD to a powerful RWD. Its damp today and already I've found the back end trying to "play" so to speak. It's definatley going to be a case of being very gentle when its wet, but am I right in thinking I can be more relaxed in the dry? The car has Bridgestone Potenza 02's on the rear and some Michelin's on the front. I note these Potenza's have a reputation in the wet
Still trying to break the seat in so I can get comfortable, im 6'2 and while there is plenty of leg room with the seat fully back it could do with being a bit "taller". The exhaust noise is great, sorta bubbles whilst the engine noise @ 6k+ is fantastic. I was worried about lack of mid range torque but seems fine to me.
Everything else seems superb, looking forward to joining you guys
What a difference.
The 182 had quite a "burst" delivery above 5k+ rpm but nothing as pronounced as VTEC, and as the speeds get higher it continues to pull like an absolute train. What a beast.
I think its going to be quite a long process for me adjusting from a hot hatch FWD to a powerful RWD. Its damp today and already I've found the back end trying to "play" so to speak. It's definatley going to be a case of being very gentle when its wet, but am I right in thinking I can be more relaxed in the dry? The car has Bridgestone Potenza 02's on the rear and some Michelin's on the front. I note these Potenza's have a reputation in the wet
Still trying to break the seat in so I can get comfortable, im 6'2 and while there is plenty of leg room with the seat fully back it could do with being a bit "taller". The exhaust noise is great, sorta bubbles whilst the engine noise @ 6k+ is fantastic. I was worried about lack of mid range torque but seems fine to me.
Everything else seems superb, looking forward to joining you guys
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03-22-2007, 12:57 PM
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I dont think I've gone into a corner straight sinse I got it.
Today I offered a girl a lift fom the office but her cab was already there. Bet she was happy when she saw me leave the car park sideways
Today I offered a girl a lift fom the office but her cab was already there. Bet she was happy when she saw me leave the car park sideways
03-22-2007, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Dark Blue Mark' date='Mar 22 2007, 08:44 PM
Yep dont ever get too confident with the back. When it kicks out in a straight line in VTEC you will know about it!
All too true, I found out the hard way