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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by krystof63
Congrats! How much did you get for trading your tC?

Which is faster? turbo tC or nat aspirated S2K.
I got $15,200 on my trade, and talked them down from $23,900 to $21,900 on the s2k


The boosted tC was def a tad quicker
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by MJVsTC
I don't know about you, but I would have a hard time keeping the car straight. I think I might have to drift my way to school and work.
I've done a donut or 2 so far, hehehe
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isnt the s2000 a 4 cylinder?
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Zebman
I would have bought something else, sorry. When I think of two seats, I think of Corvette performance. Biased, yes, but I can't help it. I like my 2 extra seats.
I looked at 2 corvettes
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by FIREDOG
nice, any plans for it?
Of course! Already ordered a set of wheels:


Black w/ chrome lip, 18x8 up front, 18x9.5 in the rear and i ordered some Falken 225/40-18 tires for the front and 255/35-18's for the back. Next will be Megan Racing coilovers, SLAMMED, and a Seibon CF hood (OEM style) and CF trunk. Then just some I.C.E. stuff. The car already came with an AMUSE R1 exhaust and an AEM cold air intake.
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Originally Posted by StealthScion
so just out of curiosity OP, how long were you actually driving the boosted tc for?

got tired of the old toy, needed a new one, huh?

have fun.
2 months. I dunno, it just got boring.
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by soros151
hows the trunk space? I'm looking for a sport car with enough trunk and under 20k, used or new.
If you need trunk space, this is def a NO! I think i have like 4 cu. ft.
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Originally Posted by malibuboy54
what year is that, and how tall are you.....i was gonna purchase a s2k....but i found it to be really cramped and uncomfortable for a daily driver, and no i'm not fat, and stand a little over 6 ft......i looked at the new '07....cause from your dash, it doesn't look like the newer ones.....but yeah, the handling on a mountain road with a s2k is very fun...
This is an 03, and AP1. This is the 00-03 body style, from 04-07 they changed the wheels, dash, cluster, and bumpers and changed the chassis code to AP2. I'm 6'1" about 220lbs and i fit perfectly. Its snug, but i don't have problems getting in or out.
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by dangerranger21
One lucky 21 yr old I love those cars too bad I would have a hard time finding a spot to keep my wallet... white hardtop with red leather would be my s2k choice.. Good swap... Hello sports car insurance...
$132 a month, and that's FULL coverage
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mandangalo
nice. If I'm not mistaken, you had a turbocharged EBP 7thgen civic before the tC, right? Looks like you're moving up in the car world nicely.

I want an AP1 as well someday, hell, I could be driving one right now if I had made the right choice this time last year.
Yup, 02 EM2 turbocharged civic:



Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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Nice...I recently traded my SLOW NA tC with intake and exhaust for a 350Z

Edit: AND I only pay 124/mo for insurance
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Originally Posted by FIREDOG
isnt the s2000 a 4 cylinder?
2.0L, yeah
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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...dang I need a goos sport car.. :S
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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Great car, was looking at one, until I saw this:

Engine horsepower 240-hp @ 8,300 rpm
Engine torque 153 lbs.-ft. @ 7,500 rpm

I'd love Hondas if they could just keep some torque on these cars. That's the reason for slow track times. Dyno's at 204whp & 134wtq TC supercharged....versus.....s2000. Hmm, TC FTW!!! But I'm biased. Beautiful car dude, and love the yellow!
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Congrats on a great car. I'm sure you've learned or will learn to ignore the people that have never driven the car before and are talking out of their ___es about the S2K.

I'm not sure about the AP1 but the AP2 does eat tires at a good clip (~8K-12K). You've already met the not-so-flat trunk. Watch for snap oversteer at the limit as well since you have the AP1. Check out Hondata as well if you want vtec to engage at a lower RPM.

Anyways, congrats on a great car.
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what kinda wheels did you get?

and the car looks awesome, i love the S2K, but i dont like convertables haha, go figure.
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TrafficinLA
Congrats on a great car. I'm sure you've learned or will learn to ignore the people that have never driven the car before and are talking out of their ___es about the S2K.

I'm not sure about the AP1 but the AP2 does eat tires at a good clip (~8K-12K). You've already met the not-so-flat trunk. Watch for snap oversteer at the limit as well since you have the AP1. Check out Hondata as well if you want vtec to engage at a lower RPM.

Anyways, congrats on a great car.
Snap oversteer? Hondata is def on my list. 6k-9k dosen't last very long, hehe.
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by blackonblacktc
what kinda wheels did you get?
I had to bit the bullet this time and give in to TireRack.com and their outrageous prices. It's EXTREMELY hard to find a large wheel width with an extremly high offset which the S2000 calls for. So here's the wheels i bought:





Kazera KZ-F

Front--> 18x8 +49mm offset
Rear--> 18x9.5 +55mm offset


Shortly after ordering them, TireRack called me and said that the offset in the rear is slightly aggressive and i may or maynot need to consider rolling the fenders. Blah.
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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nice trade. i'm going to get s2k next too once I get rich... Amuse R1 exhaust + S2k = sex on the beach! That exhaust alone costs 2K. So jealous now
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3CkunWicY8


Looks like you shoulda got an 06 though! Good video!!



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