m4a1mustang's 5.0, S2000, and other cars thread

[Red__Zed]

Originally Posted by Pharmacist

No. So what's with Philly? According to wikipedia they vote democrat so they can't be that bad. But I'm canadian, so maybe i'm missing something.

Not sure what political leaning has to do with it.

Philly has some rough parts. Places you don't want to go alone with a nice car.

yes. i want a car that's fast and competent on the track while being easy to live with on a daily basis. i only have room to park 1 car so that car should be the best of both worlds. a 370z did that. right now I'm considering used m3. an s2000 would be a great toy and weekend car, not so good as a daily driver.

Cool. Maybe you can start a thread about the car you are looking for so you don't derail this one

[Jeffblue]

Originally Posted by Pharmacist

i was thinking he was being heckled by the buy-american jap-is-crap crowd which doesn't seem likely in a northern democrat state. was that the case?

i think you are over thinking things. he ran out of gas in the hood. they don't ask your political party before you knife you.

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by Pharmacist

Why were you being threatened and heckled? Were you driving in some redneck hick town or something?

What do you think about interior room for the s2000? I thought, and still thinking, about buying one as a daily driver and track toy. They're very cheap right now. But that tight claustrophobic interior, lack of torque, and noisy engine give me the distinct feeling I won't be happy during those long commutes in rush hour traffic.

I am white (well, I'm half Asian but I haven't had much sun due to the seasons ) and I was in a very, very, VERY hood neighborhood. :|

Interior room... it depends on your size. I am 6'0 and 250 lbs and fit comfortably. But I have the seat all the way back, and the steering wheel is not adjustable so it's a little low but still in a good position. I wouldn't want to DD it, though. There's not much space, not much room to move around, and it is noisy. I think it's the perfect fair-weather car or track toy, but not a daily driver. I view it as a compliment to the 5.0/370Z. With the 5.0/370 you have a car that compromises sport and comfort/practicality. The S2K is all about the driving experience... the engineers really didn't bother much with making it practical or comfortable.

Torque... honestly the AP2 feels fairly torquey. I am used to the 5.0 and don't feel left wanting with the S2K. Obviously if you need to "go" you will downshift, but in regular situations it's fine... just keep it above 2,000 RPM and it moves about just fine. It's responsive, and thanks to the throttle cable there is no input lag at all.

The engine actually sounds pretty good purring throughout the rev range. And the transmission is just to die for. I love it. Aside from the chassis the transmission is my favorite thing about this car... it's... perfect.

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by Pharmacist

No. So what's with Philly? According to wikipedia they vote democrat so they can't be that bad. But I'm canadian, so maybe i'm missing something.


yes. i want a car that's fast and competent on the track while being easy to live with on a daily basis. i only have room to park 1 car so that car should be the best of both worlds. a 370z did that. right now I'm considering used m3. an s2000 would be a great toy and weekend car, not so good as a daily driver.

I have never been given a hard time in the south. I lived there with a Civic, no less. This is just a white/asian guy being in a very rough black neighborhood.

Anyways, this thread is about cars so let's move along.

[jpritche]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I have never been given a hard time in the south. I lived there with a Civic, no less. This is just a white/asian guy being in a very rough black neighborhood.

Anyways, this thread is about cars so let's move along.

Thats because you are white and have a lot of guns

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by jpritche

Thats because you are white and have a lot of guns

I'm half Asian and had no guns back then.

Anyways, moving along.

I ordered for the S2K:

Wheelskin's leather steering wheel cover
6 Honda OEM oil filters
6 Oil drain plug washers
Trans drain/fill washers
Diff drain/fill washers
New OEM floor mats

Still need to pick up an OEM air filter and transmission fluid. Then I need to decide what diff fluid to use. Apparently Honda does not stock any S2K diff fluid, and some dealers have used the CR-V fluid which has led to premature failure.

The seats show some wear, especially on the passenger seat (I think the previous owner had a small dog) so I am going to order Clazzio leather seat covers:

[theDreamer]

Car looks good.
-Insert F&F joke-

[sexZness]

like i said before, the S looks clean love it

[Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I ordered for the S2K:

Wheelskin's leather steering wheel cover
6 Honda OEM oil filters
6 Oil drain plug washers
Trans drain/fill washers
Diff drain/fill washers
New OEM floor mats

are they coming overnight on a plane from japan?

as for diff fluid, why not use redline75w90?

[b1adesofcha0s]

What Steve is trying to say is that he was in the ghettos of Philly. Every big city has them and it's not a place you want to be if you absolutely don't have to.

Cars look great Steve, can't wait to see the s2k and person and get a ride in one. I've never driven/rode in one before.

[haggomyeggo]

Good looking car Steve.

My buddies bro has one silver though. He just got some gold enkeis for it.
I've always loved the s2k just never worked out to get one...

[b1adesofcha0s]

Originally Posted by haggomyeggo

Good looking car Steve.

My buddies bro has one silver though. He just got some gold enkeis for it.
I've always loved the s2k just never worked out to get one...

Well looks like you'll be getting a 5.0 next and an s2k after that

[haggomyeggo]

I know right. Steve is buying cars faster than I can buy them after him...

[b1adesofcha0s]

Originally Posted by haggomyeggo

I know right. Steve is buying cars faster than I can buy them after him...

There's a good 1.5-2 year interval between each one so that's how long you have to save up for the next one.

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

Ahhh sh*t you had to get red didnt you! Should of gotten blue! I modded the sh*t out of my S so if you need any inside info on what works and doesnt give me a shout! Also if you plan on staying N/A gut the OEM intake box and put in a performance filter. The OEM box makes the most HP of all the intakes besides PWJDM and J's both of which will run you around 3k...

good buy and happy modding bro!

Haha, I love the S2K in red or yellow. I think I'm going to leave the car mechanically stock.

Originally Posted by jpritche

I think navtool makes something for the backup camera for the S, but PM Jeffblue to make sure

In all seriousness though, that is a sexy car. I have always had a thing for the s2000.

Thanks bud! I'll be sure to PM Jeff.

Originally Posted by Iwan72

Both rides are looking great Steve!

Thanks

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Nice choice!

Back in 2000, I chose between S2000 and Celica. Bought Celica.
In '06, chose between S2000 and 350. Bought 350.
In '09, chose between S2000 and 370. Bought 370.

I think I need an S2000.

You DEFINITELY need an S2K!

Originally Posted by ZMan8

Great color choice and nice set of cars you got there. I think one day i would love to get a roadster like an s2000 or mx-5. Both cars are super fun I hear.

Steve, What are the plans with the S-2000?

Thanks! I think the MX-5 would be really fun as well.

Plans are really just to freshen up the interior, get a set of summer tires when it warms up, and probably add the OEM front lip and perhaps the OEM rear spoiler. It's a great car in stock form so I don't have anything in the way of mechanical plans. I don't want to add an exhaust because I think it'd just be annoying.