messed with a cocky S2000 owner today....
I've ridden in a prepped S2K around a road course... that was a fun time lemme tell ya.
If done right, they can move pretty well in the 1/4. I've seen 14.1s stock myself, and heard of high 13s and one claimed 13.66 from a well respected member of another board. That's the same guy who pulled 14.1 out of a stock CL-S.
Dave maybe you are thinking of the acceleration test they did when shifting at redline vs 5000 rpm? I remember it's 0-60 was 5.x at redline and something like 11.9 when shifting at 5000.
If done right, they can move pretty well in the 1/4. I've seen 14.1s stock myself, and heard of high 13s and one claimed 13.66 from a well respected member of another board. That's the same guy who pulled 14.1 out of a stock CL-S.
Dave maybe you are thinking of the acceleration test they did when shifting at redline vs 5000 rpm? I remember it's 0-60 was 5.x at redline and something like 11.9 when shifting at 5000.
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Originally posted by Nealoc187
I've ridden in a prepped S2K around a road course... that was a fun time lemme tell ya.
If done right, they can move pretty well in the 1/4. I've seen 14.1s stock myself, and heard of high 13s and one claimed 13.66 from a well respected member of another board. That's the same guy who pulled 14.1 out of a stock CL-S.
Dave maybe you are thinking of the acceleration test they did when shifting at redline vs 5000 rpm? I remember it's 0-60 was 5.x at redline and something like 11.9 when shifting at 5000.
I've ridden in a prepped S2K around a road course... that was a fun time lemme tell ya.
If done right, they can move pretty well in the 1/4. I've seen 14.1s stock myself, and heard of high 13s and one claimed 13.66 from a well respected member of another board. That's the same guy who pulled 14.1 out of a stock CL-S.
Dave maybe you are thinking of the acceleration test they did when shifting at redline vs 5000 rpm? I remember it's 0-60 was 5.x at redline and something like 11.9 when shifting at 5000.
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i owns an 02 s2k, and so far i have not lose any road race with any maxima driver here in north jersey...
don't get me worng..i sitll love my auto maxima....its just a family car.......or so call daily beater.......and thats also why i parted out all the parts and kits......but, we can still be friend rite...
don't get me worng..i sitll love my auto maxima....its just a family car.......or so call daily beater.......and thats also why i parted out all the parts and kits......but, we can still be friend rite...
Originally posted by MaximaPower
can that thing actually house a 3.5L?? i dont think so.
can that thing actually house a 3.5L?? i dont think so.
everytime i get a little intimidated, i destroy a modded honda and feel better. but then i think theyre gutless, and i am matched. today i was matched by a would be ricer crx ON THE HIGHWAY. straight from 60 to 100. tell me that wasnt engine work.
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Originally posted by Sin
Very true. It's a gorgeous looking car, and handles superbly. But in terms of performance it lacks greatly. It gets smoked in SCCA every season. All they need to do now is drop in the new 3.5L V6 in there. That, I would buy.
Very true. It's a gorgeous looking car, and handles superbly. But in terms of performance it lacks greatly. It gets smoked in SCCA every season. All they need to do now is drop in the new 3.5L V6 in there. That, I would buy.
HeLL YEAH!!! I was at a car show back in October and man with the stock airbox removed they have room to fit a damn 454 in there! I was surprised, their air box is ****ing HUGE!!! 
1/3 the size of the engine bay
1/3 the size of the engine bay
Originally posted by Virus
If you take the stock airbox out there is a TON of room up in the front for alot more engine. I thought the Max got rid of alot of room but the s2k easily releases 2 to 3 times as much room as the Max does with the stock intake removed. As I said before, if I was going to buy a convertable, it would definately be the s2k, performance or not. I love the way the dash is laid out.
If you take the stock airbox out there is a TON of room up in the front for alot more engine. I thought the Max got rid of alot of room but the s2k easily releases 2 to 3 times as much room as the Max does with the stock intake removed. As I said before, if I was going to buy a convertable, it would definately be the s2k, performance or not. I love the way the dash is laid out.
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Originally posted by CKNY
a v6 in there would absolutely ruin what the car is. if you're looking 3 or 3.5 liters of torque go purchase a z4 or audi tt.
a v6 in there would absolutely ruin what the car is. if you're looking 3 or 3.5 liters of torque go purchase a z4 or audi tt.
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Just adding my .02 as I troll on through. 
I own a completely stock S2000. First off, I'm the biggest race ***** you'll ever meet. I street race almost every weekend in the summer, as well as go to the track and run my S2k often. The worst I've ever gotten in my S2k was a 14.6.
I also ran a 14.6 in my S2k WITHOUT doing a clutch dump... in other words, just a roll out and floor it. No clutch dump, no clutch slipping, nothing.
It isn't hard to drive the S2k at all. I was hitting low low 14's my first time out, and was breaking consistent 13's my second time at the track. Also, I launch between 4500-6500rpm. I've NEVER launched over 6500rpm. It's not hard to drive an S2k. Rev to 5500... dump the clutch. Redline, shift, redline shift. Other than the rev to 5500 part, it's driven the same as any other car.
If you see someone running crappy times at the track, it's not so much the launch, but the fact that they are probably granny shifting, as well as short shifting each gear.
As for wear and tear.... I have done a countless number of clutch dumps, time after time at the track, and street racing a LOT, and my S2k has 24,000 miles on it. I recently got a new clutch (under a TSB from honda... no, nothing was wrong with my clutch). when they took the old clutch out, the mechanics checked the clutch and flywheel. I also had them check my differential/drivetrain for anything wrong.
My clutch had barely a mark on it. My differential showed no wear at all, and looked brand new. transmission and drivetrain were fine. The S2k can take plenty of clutch dumps. Honda's not stupid... they built the car to take the clutch dumps and launching.
I own a completely stock S2000. First off, I'm the biggest race ***** you'll ever meet. I street race almost every weekend in the summer, as well as go to the track and run my S2k often. The worst I've ever gotten in my S2k was a 14.6.
I also ran a 14.6 in my S2k WITHOUT doing a clutch dump... in other words, just a roll out and floor it. No clutch dump, no clutch slipping, nothing.
It isn't hard to drive the S2k at all. I was hitting low low 14's my first time out, and was breaking consistent 13's my second time at the track. Also, I launch between 4500-6500rpm. I've NEVER launched over 6500rpm. It's not hard to drive an S2k. Rev to 5500... dump the clutch. Redline, shift, redline shift. Other than the rev to 5500 part, it's driven the same as any other car.
If you see someone running crappy times at the track, it's not so much the launch, but the fact that they are probably granny shifting, as well as short shifting each gear.
As for wear and tear.... I have done a countless number of clutch dumps, time after time at the track, and street racing a LOT, and my S2k has 24,000 miles on it. I recently got a new clutch (under a TSB from honda... no, nothing was wrong with my clutch). when they took the old clutch out, the mechanics checked the clutch and flywheel. I also had them check my differential/drivetrain for anything wrong.
My clutch had barely a mark on it. My differential showed no wear at all, and looked brand new. transmission and drivetrain were fine. The S2k can take plenty of clutch dumps. Honda's not stupid... they built the car to take the clutch dumps and launching.
no need for that name.. one of our moderators has a S2000
Originally posted by honda troll
Just adding my .02 as I troll on through.
I own a completely stock S2000. First off, I'm the biggest race ***** you'll ever meet. I street race almost every weekend in the summer, as well as go to the track and run my S2k often. The worst I've ever gotten in my S2k was a 14.6.
I also ran a 14.6 in my S2k WITHOUT doing a clutch dump... in other words, just a roll out and floor it. No clutch dump, no clutch slipping, nothing.
It isn't hard to drive the S2k at all. I was hitting low low 14's my first time out, and was breaking consistent 13's my second time at the track. Also, I launch between 4500-6500rpm. I've NEVER launched over 6500rpm. It's not hard to drive an S2k. Rev to 5500... dump the clutch. Redline, shift, redline shift. Other than the rev to 5500 part, it's driven the same as any other car.
If you see someone running crappy times at the track, it's not so much the launch, but the fact that they are probably granny shifting, as well as short shifting each gear.
As for wear and tear.... I have done a countless number of clutch dumps, time after time at the track, and street racing a LOT, and my S2k has 24,000 miles on it. I recently got a new clutch (under a TSB from honda... no, nothing was wrong with my clutch). when they took the old clutch out, the mechanics checked the clutch and flywheel. I also had them check my differential/drivetrain for anything wrong.
My clutch had barely a mark on it. My differential showed no wear at all, and looked brand new. transmission and drivetrain were fine. The S2k can take plenty of clutch dumps. Honda's not stupid... they built the car to take the clutch dumps and launching.
Just adding my .02 as I troll on through.
I own a completely stock S2000. First off, I'm the biggest race ***** you'll ever meet. I street race almost every weekend in the summer, as well as go to the track and run my S2k often. The worst I've ever gotten in my S2k was a 14.6.
I also ran a 14.6 in my S2k WITHOUT doing a clutch dump... in other words, just a roll out and floor it. No clutch dump, no clutch slipping, nothing.
It isn't hard to drive the S2k at all. I was hitting low low 14's my first time out, and was breaking consistent 13's my second time at the track. Also, I launch between 4500-6500rpm. I've NEVER launched over 6500rpm. It's not hard to drive an S2k. Rev to 5500... dump the clutch. Redline, shift, redline shift. Other than the rev to 5500 part, it's driven the same as any other car.
If you see someone running crappy times at the track, it's not so much the launch, but the fact that they are probably granny shifting, as well as short shifting each gear.
As for wear and tear.... I have done a countless number of clutch dumps, time after time at the track, and street racing a LOT, and my S2k has 24,000 miles on it. I recently got a new clutch (under a TSB from honda... no, nothing was wrong with my clutch). when they took the old clutch out, the mechanics checked the clutch and flywheel. I also had them check my differential/drivetrain for anything wrong.
My clutch had barely a mark on it. My differential showed no wear at all, and looked brand new. transmission and drivetrain were fine. The S2k can take plenty of clutch dumps. Honda's not stupid... they built the car to take the clutch dumps and launching.
Originally posted by hlh0501
hehe yeah, i love pulling up next to a ws6 or SS or something... they think im a joke and wont even waste their time on me.. i punch it and pull away so fast and they think again.. then they procede to try and race, only to be let down in their cars..
can't beat that feeling
hehe yeah, i love pulling up next to a ws6 or SS or something... they think im a joke and wont even waste their time on me.. i punch it and pull away so fast and they think again.. then they procede to try and race, only to be let down in their cars..
can't beat that feeling
new clutch -- $300
watching a SS driver
go
as you makehim look like a corolla -- priceless
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Originally posted by honda troll
Just adding my .02 as I troll on through.
I own a completely stock S2000. First off, I'm the biggest race ***** you'll ever meet. I street race almost every weekend in the summer, as well as go to the track and run my S2k often. The worst I've ever gotten in my S2k was a 14.6.
I also ran a 14.6 in my S2k WITHOUT doing a clutch dump... in other words, just a roll out and floor it. No clutch dump, no clutch slipping, nothing.
It isn't hard to drive the S2k at all. I was hitting low low 14's my first time out, and was breaking consistent 13's my second time at the track. Also, I launch between 4500-6500rpm. I've NEVER launched over 6500rpm. It's not hard to drive an S2k. Rev to 5500... dump the clutch. Redline, shift, redline shift. Other than the rev to 5500 part, it's driven the same as any other car.
If you see someone running crappy times at the track, it's not so much the launch, but the fact that they are probably granny shifting, as well as short shifting each gear.
As for wear and tear.... I have done a countless number of clutch dumps, time after time at the track, and street racing a LOT, and my S2k has 24,000 miles on it. I recently got a new clutch (under a TSB from honda... no, nothing was wrong with my clutch). when they took the old clutch out, the mechanics checked the clutch and flywheel. I also had them check my differential/drivetrain for anything wrong.
My clutch had barely a mark on it. My differential showed no wear at all, and looked brand new. transmission and drivetrain were fine. The S2k can take plenty of clutch dumps. Honda's not stupid... they built the car to take the clutch dumps and launching.
Just adding my .02 as I troll on through.
I own a completely stock S2000. First off, I'm the biggest race ***** you'll ever meet. I street race almost every weekend in the summer, as well as go to the track and run my S2k often. The worst I've ever gotten in my S2k was a 14.6.
I also ran a 14.6 in my S2k WITHOUT doing a clutch dump... in other words, just a roll out and floor it. No clutch dump, no clutch slipping, nothing.
It isn't hard to drive the S2k at all. I was hitting low low 14's my first time out, and was breaking consistent 13's my second time at the track. Also, I launch between 4500-6500rpm. I've NEVER launched over 6500rpm. It's not hard to drive an S2k. Rev to 5500... dump the clutch. Redline, shift, redline shift. Other than the rev to 5500 part, it's driven the same as any other car.
If you see someone running crappy times at the track, it's not so much the launch, but the fact that they are probably granny shifting, as well as short shifting each gear.
As for wear and tear.... I have done a countless number of clutch dumps, time after time at the track, and street racing a LOT, and my S2k has 24,000 miles on it. I recently got a new clutch (under a TSB from honda... no, nothing was wrong with my clutch). when they took the old clutch out, the mechanics checked the clutch and flywheel. I also had them check my differential/drivetrain for anything wrong.
My clutch had barely a mark on it. My differential showed no wear at all, and looked brand new. transmission and drivetrain were fine. The S2k can take plenty of clutch dumps. Honda's not stupid... they built the car to take the clutch dumps and launching.
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My 60' on my 14.0 flat times were 2.24 or so. Not the best, and I've certainly done better.
I have my most recent slips scanned, but they don't always link correctly from the S2000 site. I'll try, but I'll also type what I had.
EDIT: image didn't work
First slip I'm on the left.
R/T .947
60' 2.240
330 6.095
1/8 .000
mph n/a
1000 11.844
1/4 14.085 @ 101.84mph
2nd slip I'm on the right.
R/T .942
60' 2.240
330 6.063
1/8 9.161
mph 79.44
1000 .000
1/4 14.065 @ 100.15mph
My traps are usually 100+mph
I have my most recent slips scanned, but they don't always link correctly from the S2000 site. I'll try, but I'll also type what I had.
EDIT: image didn't work
First slip I'm on the left.
R/T .947
60' 2.240
330 6.095
1/8 .000
mph n/a
1000 11.844
1/4 14.085 @ 101.84mph
2nd slip I'm on the right.
R/T .942
60' 2.240
330 6.063
1/8 9.161
mph 79.44
1000 .000
1/4 14.065 @ 100.15mph
My traps are usually 100+mph
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lol....really?
Originally posted by Dave B
It wasn't that jerky with the yellow S2000 that couldn't break 15.3s@92mph at KCIR was it? I tell ya what, most guys are easy kills in those things because no one knows how to drive it.
Dave
It wasn't that jerky with the yellow S2000 that couldn't break 15.3s@92mph at KCIR was it? I tell ya what, most guys are easy kills in those things because no one knows how to drive it.
Dave
By the way, S cars are for the autox and for the track, not really for the strip. Also, the 15.3 dude, should have been shot on the spot...
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you are funny
Originally posted by Soon2BMaxed
show me a s2000 running 13.8 in the 1/4 with an AUTOMATIC and MINOR mods. yeah th s2000 wasn't made for the drag strip.....was the maxima?
show me a s2000 running 13.8 in the 1/4 with an AUTOMATIC and MINOR mods. yeah th s2000 wasn't made for the drag strip.....was the maxima?
Hey!!! I have a 13.7 STOCK s2000! It is NOT an automatic though
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...scca?
Originally posted by Sin
Very true. It's a gorgeous looking car, and handles superbly. But in terms of performance it lacks greatly. It gets smoked in SCCA every season. All they need to do now is drop in the new 3.5L V6 in there. That, I would buy.
Very true. It's a gorgeous looking car, and handles superbly. But in terms of performance it lacks greatly. It gets smoked in SCCA every season. All they need to do now is drop in the new 3.5L V6 in there. That, I would buy.
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