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The funny thing is seats aren't too hard to come by if you need some, sets usually go for like 4-500 bucks on the forums
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Nodoze posted:The funny thing is seats aren't too hard to come by if you need some, sets usually go for like 4-500 bucks on the forums Where do you think those seats came from.
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Apr 8, 2014 03:22
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Powershift posted:Where do you think those seats came from. Just pretend I used the "That is the joke" emoticon.
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Apr 8, 2014 03:24
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Powershift posted:Where do you think those seats came from. The wrecked ones 
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Apr 8, 2014 05:06
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leica posted:The wrecked ones A beautiful circle of life
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Apr 8, 2014 05:42
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Residency Evil posted:While we're on the topic, how bad of an idea would it be to sell my practical, low mile, great condition, APR Stage I, 2010 GTI for an S2000 while living in Wisconsin? Sell it, buy S2000 and $1200 Integra from the end of the cold war when the weather is bad.
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animeliker posted:Sell it, buy S2000 and $1200 Integra from the end of the cold war when the weather is bad. I think I've been here too long. This not only makes sense, but the idea seems affordable.
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Quasi-hijack: My financial situation changed recently and I'm starting to look at S2000s alongside Miatas. It'd be a summer DD with the occasional autocross or HPDE. The thing is, the city I live in is a pretty slow place to drive. There are a few places on the commute where I can open up, but it's mostly urban streets with a good amount of lights. I hear a lot of people say the S2000 isn't that fun to drive on the streets or in traffic since the torque's in the usual Honda spot and due to some amount of harshness from stock handling and ride characteristics. I'm not much of a tuner or competitive driver; I just want to enjoy myself on the track and cruise with the top down when I'm running errands. Should I spend the extra on the hard-core-OMG-they're-never-going-to-make-another-car-like-it S2k, or save 5-10 grand and just get a NC and some aftermarket suspension bits?
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Apr 9, 2014 05:48
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blk posted:I just want to enjoy myself on the track I had a 99 Miata and it was way too slow to fully enjoy on most tracks. I had exhaust/intake/headers and full suspension but it really needs a turbo/supercharger to realize it's potential. That comes with a whole new set of problems.   Get the S2000.
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Apr 9, 2014 06:15
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MomJeans420 posted:Weren't S2000s getting totalled if the seats were stolen? Some of them didn't even need to get the seats stolen to get totaled 
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Apr 9, 2014 12:51
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blk posted:I hear a lot of people say the S2000 isn't that fun to drive on the streets or in traffic since the torque's in the usual Honda spot and due to some amount of harshness from stock handling and ride characteristics. They're all idiots. It's completely functional as a daily driver/town runabout.
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Adiabatic posted:They're all idiots. It's completely functional as a daily driver/town runabout. They're not arguing functionality, they're stating that it needs to be driven like it's stolen to really get enjoyment from it.
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Apr 9, 2014 14:30
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1791apparel posted:They're not arguing functionality, they're stating that it needs to be driven like it's stolen to really get enjoyment from it. That's not true either. That's how you get maximum enjoyment out of it, but even the most menial task or trip is enjoyable
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1791apparel posted:They're not arguing functionality, they're stating that it needs to be driven like it's stolen to really get enjoyment from it. Eh, that's usually coming from people who don't understand how a beater can be fun to drive. You have to wring it out to get that fun bwaaaAAAAAA from vtec but other than that it's plenty fast enough, the gearbox is fun to row through, and the handling of the car even at street speeds is enough to put a smile on your face. The F20/F22 isn't as anaemic as some guys like to spout, you're not going to die because you couldn't get it into vtec on your morning commute. Get an S2000 OP. Now just decide on the colour.
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Phone posted:Yeah, you should probably move out of Wisconsin and then get rid of the GTI. Oh boy aren't you wrong. Stay in Wisconsin and buy the S2000. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHmYBMs5Ncs
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blk posted:Quasi-hijack: My financial situation changed recently and I'm starting to look at S2000s alongside Miatas. It'd be a summer DD with the occasional autocross or HPDE. I live inside the Baltimore beltway, and nearly exclusively drive my S2000 from March - November, often on trips of mostly surface streets with poor maintenance and lights every 2-3 blocks worth of roadway. My other primary option for a car is a B5 S4 with 270 ft-lb of torque at ~1850 rpm. The S2000 is fun for tooling around town anyway and my first choice except in inclement or freezing weather. Drive an S2k and an NC and then judge for yourself. I've driven both and I wouldn't even have to think about this decision though.
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aventari posted:I had a 99 Miata and it was way too slow to fully enjoy on most tracks. I had exhaust/intake/headers and full suspension but it really needs a turbo/supercharger to realize it's potential. That comes with a whole new set of problems. I like reading old threads on Miataturbo where people were saying they were 4 or 5 seconds off of Spec Miata pace with a car with twice the wheel horsepower.
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Bajaha posted:Eh, that's usually coming from people who don't understand how a beater can be fun to drive. You have to wring it out to get that fun bwaaaAAAAAA from vtec but other than that it's plenty fast enough, the gearbox is fun to row through, and the handling of the car even at street speeds is enough to put a smile on your face. The F20/F22 isn't as anaemic as some guys like to spout, you're not going to die because you couldn't get it into vtec on your morning commute. No disagreements, I used to own an NC Miata. I suspect a bit more torque would do wonders to resolve their grievance.
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blk posted:Quasi-hijack: My financial situation changed recently and I'm starting to look at S2000s alongside Miatas. It'd be a summer DD with the occasional autocross or HPDE. It's pretty great in traffic, 1st gear idles at 2-3mph so you can creep in traffic without having to do the left foot dance. The car is fun to wring the poo poo out of but it's enjoyable just to cruise around in as well. It also doesn't have an issue with torque, you just need to drive it like the redline is 9000rpm. If you're short shifting and keeping the motor in the 1-3krpm range no loving poo poo it's going to have no torque. Muffinpox fucked around with this message at 00:22 on Apr 10, 2014 |
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Sounds good guys, I knew AI would further justify this purchase for me. Regarding sitting in traffic: I live in Austin and traffic is an issue here. Ah well, I'm coming from an RSX-S on coilovers and poly motor mounts. Lots of rowing already, and I think the RSX-S has taller gears. Comfort is not a big deal to me.
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JonReremy posted:Sounds good guys, I knew AI would further justify this purchase for me. There are much less comfortable rides for the same price. So you'll be pleasantly surprised either way.
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Apr 12, 2014 23:11
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Phone posted:I like reading old threads on Miataturbo where people were saying they were 4 or 5 seconds off of Spec Miata pace with a car with twice the wheel horsepower. It comes down to the driver - there are dudes out there on Ninja 250s lapping faster than liter bikes on Ohlins.
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I found a 2005 AP2 for 17k, one owner 33k miles, all stock. If condition checks out would it be a good deal at 16?
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I just learned this:quote:The top goes up great, very smooth, and very easy to do. I noticed one small hole this week (about the size of a pencil tip) it is where the roof folds when it is down, so I put a dab of silocon for awnings (on it on the inside) to stop it from tearing. Will send a picture. Can't see it from the outside, I wouldn't have noticed it if it hadn't been so bright out. I have never had a problem with leaks. I also have the leather boot to put over the top while it is down. How much does a new top run installed? Are they as big of a pain in the rear end to DIY as they are for Miatas?
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blk posted:I just learned this: I don't know how much new ones cost, but when I was looking for mine, I think every one I looked at had that tear near the hinge. It's extremely common. My car's PO had his repaired by a sailmaker for like 30$.
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blk posted:I just learned this: A new top is 2-3k from the dealer or ~1.5k if you buy a Robbins top and have someone install it. It's also a pretty big pain in the rear end even if you just buy one from a totalled car and swap it over, you need to remove most of the interior trim behind the seats which is a surprising amount of plastic for such a small car.
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Apr 17, 2014 05:29
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/\/\ comedy option, leave all that poo poo out: 
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Here's the hole, what do you guys think? I have to decide if I'm buying this afternoon.  I was quoted $1500ish for a Robbins Trilogy vinyl installed - I might see if she will knock the price down that much. I can also buy some other form of Robbins at Rockauto for $470 and have it installed for $700ish. Edit: it has a dent in the fender from a falling rake in the garage as well, and some wheel rash:   And her goddamn cat ate the antenna:  But it's still 2k under "Good" condition in KBB blk fucked around with this message at 19:11 on Apr 17, 2014 |
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I smeared shoe goo on mine as a stop gap measure until I had the money together to fix it. Worked well enough that four years later I've still not had it fixed. Might get it done this spring.
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Apr 17, 2014 19:02
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Put a goretex patch on that hole and save the cash for a fake Spoon hardtop. http://www.amazon.com/Gear-Aid-GORE-TEX-Fabric-Repair/dp/B001UNEX4A
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Seller is holding out at 16,500. 16,250 was my ceiling since it will cost me 250 to fly down and drive back. Fixing the dent, wheel rash, and replacing the top would bring me to 19,250. Leaving it alone and driving it would put me at 16,750. What would you guys do? It's a two owner (same family) 33k mile 2005, Suzuka.
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Apr 18, 2014 04:38
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Don't eat out for lunch for a month. Problem solved.
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I don't know that a rake would cause that dent  If you get that we can be Suzuka pals though!
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The solution here is to buy a Berlina Black AP1 with higher miles  e: Seriously Suzuka Blue is the worst S2000 color and I bet that thing even has the blue interior. It has the blue interior doesn't it?
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Party Alarm posted:The solution here is to buy a Berlina Black AP1 with higher miles This isn't true at all, how dare you
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Party Alarm posted:The solution here is to buy a Berlina Black AP1 with higher miles I hate trying to take care of black cars. I actually like Suzuka exteriors, not sure how I feel about the interiors. First choice by far would be silver/all red (I hate the red black combo seats), second choice would be Laguna/black, third silver/black, fourth Suzuka or white/black. No red or yellow due to cops, no black due to maintenance.
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Party Alarm posted:The solution here is to buy a Berlina Black AP1 with higher miles Suzuka is the best how dare you. Well, after Laguna.
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blk posted:Seller is holding out at 16,500. 16,250 was my ceiling since it will cost me 250 to fly down and drive back. Fixing the dent, wheel rash, and replacing the top would bring me to 19,250. Leaving it alone and driving it would put me at 16,750. What would you guys do? It's a two owner (same family) 33k mile 2005, Suzuka. If you're going to have 19k in it, why not look for a better example to start and have a pristine one? That one has been used as a car, not as a special toy. There are enough S2000s out there, with a lot of them having "special toy" status from the start, that you'll find the right car, not just a car. (by the way -- you weren't very subtle with my eBay trick, I didn't know the market, so I checked completed listings and... it wasn't hard to find!)
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19k is far more than I'd pay for that, but do as you will.
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All of you guys are wrong. Grand Prix White Red interior Black dash (There's only like 500 of these cars, I think)
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