Distinctive Cars in York - Honda S2000

Dane_Bristol

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just just browsing at the moment but this one does look nice. Some expensive mods on it aswell.

Yeah wheels are different and would certainly change it too a matching set if i got it that is.
 
gv1.3

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starlet3SGTE said:
what a beaut!

Alot of haters on here yet so many seem to be buying hondas? Very confusing that? :p
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Id say there is a slight difference between a civic and an s2k... I wouldnt dream of buying a civic as they do nothing at all for me but have been looking at s2k's over here for a while... I may invest soon.... they are in a different league totally even just the styling.
 
richglanzav

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s2k's r sweet...barring if i get any1 pregnant between now and a year or two's time i will buy one myself, fuckin love em
 
Dan3SGTE

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gv1.3 said:
Id say there is a slight difference between a civic and an s2k... I wouldnt dream of buying a civic as they do nothing at all for me but have been looking at s2k's over here for a while... I may invest soon.... they are in a different league totally even just the styling.
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On the other hand i love civics. And its more "my sort of car". S2000 in general are a bit flashy for me. Wouldnt suit me. Even though i love them. Personal preference.

And you say there is a big difference. Can you tell me in what way there is the big difference. Apart from the obvious, the look/styling.

Performance/track potential you'll find they are very evenly matched. The S2000 is better on the longer sweeping bends and the civic is better on the shorter tighter bends.... The "type R" im referring to.

At the end of the day they are both hondas. And come with the same character/status. Both vtec engines. Both very good chassis.
 
goldenvtr

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i love s2000's and that one certainly is sexy, but people expect them to be fast which puts me off buying.

ill stick with my eunos and future plans for it, much more my kinda machine :D
 
gv1.3

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starlet3SGTE said:
On the other hand i love civics. And its more "my sort of car". S2000 in general are a bit flashy for me. Wouldnt suit me. Even though i love them. Personal preference.

And you say there is a big difference. Can you tell me in what way there is the big difference. Apart from the obvious, the look/styling.

Performance/track potential you'll find they are very evenly matched. The S2000 is better on the longer sweeping bends and the civic is better on the shorter tighter bends.... The "type R" im referring to.

At the end of the day they are both hondas. And come with the same character/status. Both vtec engines. Both very good chassis.
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My point was Dan you assume there are a lot of HONDA haters on here. I dont believe that is the case. Some people just dont like certain models like civics for example. After all if we were civic lovers we wouldnt be on TOYOTAgtturbo.com which is predominantly a GT/Glanza site. I dont like civics but I do like S2K's so I dont think branding me a honda hater is correct. Also yes I do think the S2K is in a different league. I referred to styling and it is my opinion which I am entitled to. If you think a civic is styled equally to an s2k then that is YOUR opinion. Also with a larger capacity engine the S2K is more up my street out of the box. Again Dane is looking at getting an s2k so I think your "honda hater" comment is unjustified perhaps its civics we have no interest in.
 
Dan3SGTE

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gv1.3 said:
My point was Dan you assume there are a lot of HONDA haters on here. I dont believe that is the case. Some people just dont like certain models like civics for example. After all if we were civic lovers we wouldnt be on TOYOTAgtturbo.com which is predominantly a GT/Glanza site. I dont like civics but I do like S2K's so I dont think branding me a honda hater is correct. Also yes I do think the S2K is in a different league. I referred to styling and it is my opinion which I am entitled to. If you think a civic is styled equally to an s2k then that is YOUR opinion. Also with a larger capacity engine the S2K is more up my street out of the box. Again Dane is looking at getting an s2k so I think your "honda hater" comment is unjustified perhaps its civics we have no interest in.
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i see your point. thats fair to say. But my comment was due to the amount of comments with the word hondas in. Not specifically civics. But you are proably right. I would of thought more a lack of interest on here in civics rather then any honda.

The styling on the S2000 IMO attracts a different market. The civic type R and the S2000 are very different cars styling wise. Ones a hatch and the other is a sports convertable/coupe.

I also think its fair to say the S2000 is more pleasing to the eye in most cases.
 
gv1.3

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totally depends Dan I guess its like some people I know who dont like Supras... or say "my Glanza is faster than a stock supra" even so I see then in a totally different class but I understand they aint gonna be for everyone.

I see a lot of S2K's over here with hard tops and I think they look mean!! but the hard tops are expensive for them.

Suppose we could go up another notch and look at the NSX... wave one of those under anyones nose on here and they would probably sell their granny for one!
 
Gee

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Hey Dane,

Never heard a bad thing about them..so thats a start! :D

I would of had one of these, but decided against it as an everyday car. Needed some back seats too! Your keeping that Starlet though, so thats cool :)

Seems like that is one of the early first editions. Do some research mate, these are known to be a little twitchy, especially in the wet. The later editions had some suspension tweaks making them less prone to scary moments.

Read this PDF - http://www.s2kuk.com/technical/faq/s2000_tech_faq_030107.pdf

Lots of information in relation to running/maintenance and common faults.

The major one for the early S2000's is seizing suspension geometry adjustment bolts. I think your looking at like £1000 to sort out, so check this out before buying!

Some of the other common faults:

Idle / Hesitation / Kangerooing / Misfire Problems
Spring Spacers
Seizing Suspension Geometry Adjustment Bolts
MAP Sensor
Auto Window Function Fails
Premature Wearing of Hood
Heavy Clutch
Clonking Suspension
Squeaking Dashboard
Puddle in Passenger Footwell
Rattling Roof Catches
054/055 Clutch
Alloy Wheels
Locking Wheel Nuts
Gearbox
Headlamp Washers inc...
Disabling the Headlamp Washers

See the PDF for more detailed descriptions.

I wouldnt say the EK9 and S2000's are different leagues out of the box but are very different cars for obvious reasons.

The S2000 is undoubtly more beautiful (IMO) and has the better base of FR setup and 2.0L engine and 2.2L for the later models.

Stock EK9/S2000 times at Tsukuba:

EK9 - 1:09.48
S2000 - 1:07.92

I would of had a S2000 over an EK9 to be honest, but had to make some compromises, so EK9 it is and I'm happy.

Anyway, good luck with the S2000 hunting Dane!
 
gv1.3

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great info above Gee ^^

See where you are coming from on the back seats etc as they certainly are not a very practical car. When I said they were in a different league I meant in my mind... I look at them a bit differently from integras and civics like I look at supras in a different league as celicas and look at skylines GTRs in a different league to silvias... might just be in my brain though :)

PS: there is a cracking white s2k thats always parked over at my mates house I will grab a photo when I am over there later :)
 
Dane_Bristol

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Thanks gee rep added buddy.

Well this particular one has Buddyclub suspension so i should be ok in that respect.

All notes taken thanks very much ! :)
 
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