S2000 Rallycross Build Dares to Be Different

Breaking the Mold

The vast majority of Honda S2000 builds we come across are either track, drag strip, or street/show car related. And that's for a good reason, of course - the car excels in those areas. But that simple fact didn't stop S2KI forum member goldenfri from doing something a little different with his ride.

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Something Different

Goldenfri was no stranger to SCCA Rallycross, having competed on dirt for many years. He had won a few races in his day driving a Honda DX and Subaru RS but wanted to do something a little different. Needless to say, he achieved that with his '02 S2000.

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Test Run

His AP1 fit within the rules for the Stock RWD class, and the factory hardtop was sure to keep the dust out. So after wrapping up a class win in 2017, he decided to give it a try.

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Bucking Bronco

"It was a handful for sure, like trying to control a bucking bronco that only went sideways," goldenfri recalled. "It was really hard to control, I had my doubts but decided to go ahead with it for 2018 anyway."

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Surprising Success

Goldenfri fitted his S2000 with snow tires and disconnected the rear sway bar first. Those little changes made a big difference in the way the car handled, for the better. And surprisingly, he was somewhat competitive right off the bat.

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Minor Adjustments

The biggest obstacle for goldenfri was adjusting his driving style to the rear-wheel drive format. However, the car exhibited good manners regardless, even landing him a second place finish in the modified RWD category.

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Little Wonder

So there you have it - as good as the S2000 is in so many different ways, apparently, it makes a good Rallycross car, too. The wonders apparently never cease!

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