2018 Honda s2000 320hp turbo

ChaseZ · 02-01-2017, 04:58 AM

The cars in that post look like they are ten years old, not modern in the least in terms of styling. Rather benign. And that turbo four doesn't jive with my impressions of the original S2K. They take a platform and rebirth it without any of the potential it should have.

TreeSemdyZee · 02-02-2017, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

The cars in that post look like they are ten years old, not modern in the least in terms of styling. Rather benign. And that turbo four doesn't jive with my impressions of the original S2K. They take a platform and rebirth it without any of the potential it should have.

Those ARE the old S2Ks. They haven't introduced the new one yet.

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-01-2017, 08:42 AM

C&D is the ONLY mainstream magazine with the rumor mill credentials of a 12 year old lying drunk kid.

kevinpantz · 02-01-2017, 12:36 PM

coming from an s2k to my nismo 370z, I can say that I would trade this car in on day 1 for a new s2k. The s2k was hands down the BEST handling car I've ever driven, even before the suspension mods. Far less body roll, More comfortable seating position, better visibility and for whatever reason, it was easier getting out of my s2k with the cusco cage than my z.

Z-Girl 12 · 02-01-2017, 06:43 PM

Can't wait to see the real deal...

Z1NONLY · 02-01-2017, 08:13 PM

I love S2k's (particularly the 2.2L ones) The handling is awesome, the cockpit "fits" like a glove, and the understated design will probably still look good another 30 years from now.

As for a new one, I hope they don't stray from the original recipe.

littlejuanito · 02-01-2017, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Z1NONLY

I love S2k's (particularly the 2.2L ones) The handling is awesome, the cockpit "fits" like a glove, and the understated design will probably still look good another 30 years from now.

As for a new one, I hope they don't stray from the original recipe.

I'm sure it will stay true to the original with a touch of modern.

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-01-2017, 09:39 PM

The S2K is not my cup of tea per se. But ugh... I don't understand how people don't understand why people would LOVE a free revving high Rpm fun small lightweight sports car. Honestly, I would've rather owned an RX8 over a S2k if I were looking for that type of car. But an S2K is a logical choice for fans of them...

cigarclifford · 02-01-2017, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

The S2K is not my cup of tea per se. But ugh... I don't understand how people don't understand why people would LOVE a free revving high Rpm fun small lightweight sports car. Honestly, I would've rather owned an RX8 over a S2k if I were looking for that type of car. But an S2K is a logical choice for fans of them...

sort of like a lawn mower engine

Should have added a turbo from day one

kenchan · 02-01-2017, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

The S2K is not my cup of tea per se. But ugh... I don't understand how people don't understand why people would LOVE a free revving high Rpm fun small lightweight sports car. Honestly, I would've rather owned an RX8 over a S2k if I were looking for that type of car. But an S2K is a logical choice for fans of them...

lol'ed at RX8 reference. u dont know wat ur talking about. dey reved high and slow..
ur AT variant was a faking joke.

s2k's rev high, actually pretty fast. quite fast if u know how to drive MT.

sunkist350z · 02-01-2017, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

lol'ed at RX8 reference. u dont know wat ur talking about. dey reved high and slow..
ur AT variant was a faking joke.

s2k's rev high, actually pretty fast. quite fast if u know how to drive MT.

As a previous s2k owner the s2k isn't exactly a torque monster either lol At times I rev to 9k on the s2k feels like I'm going no where. I drove a friends rx8 the are actually similar, as you have to ring out the rpms to get the thing going. But I felt the rx8 was a lot smoother and didn't sound like it was going to blow up at 9k rpm like the s2k.

s2krazyyy · 02-02-2017, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sunkist350z

As a previous s2k owner the s2k isn't exactly a torque monster either lol At times I rev to 9k on the s2k feels like I'm going no where. I drove a friends rx8 the are actually similar, as you have to ring out the rpms to get the thing going. But I felt the rx8 was a lot smoother and didn't sound like it was going to blow up at 9k rpm like the s2k.

Ive owned an S2k and also drove a friends RX8 and I agree its smooth as butter and it also has a very similar power band. But the way the S2k delivers power is just more exciting and has more character than the RX8. Love the RX8 though and they can be had for DIRT cheap right now.

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-02-2017, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by s2krazyyy

Ive owned an S2k and also drove a friends RX8 and I agree its smooth as butter and it also has a very similar power band. But the way the S2k delivers power is just more exciting and has more character than the RX8. Love the RX8 though and they can be had for DIRT cheap right now.

You feel more inertia in an open top car. Your sensations are augmented by how your senses as they receive more direct feedback. Nothing is muffled out in a open top

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-02-2017, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

lol'ed at RX8 reference. u dont know wat ur talking about. dey reved high and slow..
ur AT variant was a faking joke.

s2k's rev high, actually pretty fast. quite fast if u know how to drive MT.

They didn't rev slow ... you're just bias. I wasn't referring to the AT rx8. The manual is NOT slow. 60 in about 6 seconds. Torque isn't there but I think Mazda makes a better balanced car in the corners then most. It's my preference. I personally agree with Clifford as it needed a turbo. But the Rx 8 is a perfect manual in terms of feel. I like manuals in slower cars. It makes them more fun. Cars that I can get to 100 and beyond very fast. I prefer paddles as its quicker to respond when maneuvering. U like Honda's, I like Mazda's. I'd buy a miata over an S2K Too.

sunkist350z · 02-02-2017, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

They didn't rev slow ... you're just bias. I wasn't referring to the AT rx8. The manual is NOT slow. 60 in about 6 seconds. Torque isn't there but I think Mazda makes a better balanced car in the corners then most. It's my preference. I personally agree with Clifford as it needed a turbo. But the Rx 8 is a perfect manual in terms of feel. I like manuals in slower cars. It makes them more fun. Cars that I can get to 100 and beyond very fast. I prefer paddles as its quicker to respond when maneuvering. U like Honda's, I like Mazda's. I'd buy a miata over an S2K Too.

The new mx5 I would take over a s2k in heartbeat also...dam I was even thinking about trading in my z for the new RF mx5 but the lack of power will make me miss my z. But that thing is sex as F**k. If mazda made a mazdaspeed mx5 RF at 250hp turbo than I'm in.

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	The S2K is not my cup of tea per se. But ugh... I don't understand how people don't understand why people would LOVE a free revving high Rpm fun small lightweight sports car. Honestly, I would've rather owned an RX8 over a S2k if I were looking for that type of car. But an S2K is a logical choice for fans of them... cigarclifford and littlejuanito like this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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kevinpantz Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 36 Drives: 2014 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 10	coming from an s2k to my nismo 370z, I can say that I would trade this car in on day 1 for a new s2k. The s2k was hands down the BEST handling car I've ever driven, even before the suspension mods. Far less body roll, More comfortable seating position, better visibility and for whatever reason, it was easier getting out of my s2k with the cusco cage than my z.