2001 Honda S2000 - POV Co-Ownership Impressions

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2001 AP1 Honda S2000:
Tires: 205/60R16 Michelin X-Ice Snow (F/R)
44mm "UK Exhaust Mod" (rear muffler bypass) - MRT
Engine: DOHC inline-4, aluminum block and head, port fuel injection
240 hp at 8300 rpm, 153 lb-ft at 7500 rpm
6-Speed manual transmission
Curb weight: 2,809 lbs
Tire size: Front: P205/55R16, rear: P225/50R16
Wheel size: Front 16x6.5″ Rear 16x7.5″
Brakes: Hawk HP Plus Pads, HP660 Fluid
Factory Airbox Mod, Billman Timing Chain Tensioner, AP2 Valve Springs & Retainers
145k miles
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@SuperBrownDawg Ай бұрын

I've said it once and I'll say it again, a stickshift is an extension of this guys arm. his downshifts are just sooooo clean. I'm just learned manual and can't help fanboying over all the tophers and all the chris's

@pilotavery Ай бұрын

This isn't that difficult to learn.

@alqilae8733 Ай бұрын

@@pilotaveryIn my grandpas 7-speed manual challenger(2012) , the gears are kind of confusing , i’m still learning to drive it though

@SuperBrownDawg Ай бұрын

@@alqilae8733 that’s an awesome car! we got this dude :) enjoy 😊

@romero1337 Ай бұрын

Watch Best Motoring from the 90s and 2000s. You're welcome.

@henlolneh Ай бұрын

ha, if you want smooth downshifts with even smoother full WOT upshifts on some crazy builds, go check out some of freshkiicks run videos. i'm not saying freshkiicks is the best shifter, but for street driving (not twisties, not heel toeing), he has some really crisp shifting put on video. also, check out Misha Charoudin's channel and watch his nurburgring runs in manuals from all walks of life. He is the master on youtube for me (outside of the old school JDM subtitled videos of course). but lastly, you will also be shifting like this sooner than later. just keep driving and keep practicing.

@Userxxx840 Ай бұрын

Co-ownership is a genius idea in today’s economy. I could try that with my dad the next time he brings up something he shows interest in.

@Carlos.Rivera Ай бұрын

Dad and son project 💪

@Userxxx840 Ай бұрын

⁠@@Carlos.RiveraI wouldn’t mind going halfsies on something like a 4 door manual wrangler. Or a classic car. Lots of options out there.

@gray25xt Ай бұрын

This is very refreshing to watch. I've test driven several S2Ks but haven't pulled the trigger yet. This is one of the last "old" Hondas I have yet to own and enjoy. Currently have a CRX Si and an EM1. The EM1 is about where your S2K is - very nice, but not perfect. Needs to be driven. The refreshing thing is being reminded to drive the car and not worry about the little issues that make it only 95%. There is freedom in that. Thanks.

@pbourdon231 Ай бұрын

Props to Tom's Carhartt hat. Pretty sure all dudes from Michigan of a certain age have that beanie...

@guillermoyelamo5816 Ай бұрын

I’ve bought a NB Miata with a friend of mine that’s also my neighbor and… a mechanic. I’ve learned a lot from him and we work in the car sometimes (we bought it with engine issues and were rebuilding it as we speak). It’s turning out to be a really joyful and compelling experience for us as we bring this little car back to life

@thomastebbutt1601 Ай бұрын

So many dream cars become affordable when you go halves with someone you know and trust. Also a Co-owner of an S2K. Wicked car🔥

@Userxxx840 Ай бұрын

Bingo

@startrader9503 Ай бұрын

The divorce would be nasty I'm sure, who would take custody I wonder...

@bonda_racing3579 Ай бұрын

Topher gets dibs on the weekends lol

@NBPT428 Ай бұрын

Great find. This car sounds like it runs really well. Best of Luck with it. I'm still running errands in my 2013 TSX wagon.

@DaftDriver Ай бұрын

Thanks for the S2k update, it will hold me over while mine is getting track prepped for this year. You hit the major maintenance points, shoutout to @DIYGuysvideo and @NAUS2K for having such detailed guides for this platform, and of course S2ki. Another thing you didn't mention was rear wheel bearings/ valve adjustment if you're going to track it, but you should be able to hear or feel things that are going bad. I went off the deep end and got aftermarket seats and wheel, and am finally able to get comfortable as a tall guy. Besides maintenance, driver ergonomics mods are underrated. And never sell it, driver's cars don't get much better than the S2000

@FrankDux-rq7go Ай бұрын

I love how everything is oriented towards the driver.

@rutigerescobar3827 Ай бұрын

I've driven lots of ap1's and ap2's. I would say in terms of pure driving satisfaction and bang for your buck the ap1 is the way to go, despite the maintenance issues they have once theyre in higher mileage. Overall imo the s2000 in general is one of the best driving enthusiasts' street cars money can buy. They're such a blast to drive!

@mattpierson688 Ай бұрын

one of the best modifications i you can do is get yourself 4 REAR ap2 wheels... youll need to bore the hubs out on them so theyll fit up front, and still be able to rotate. but some 245/40/17s (re71rs!) you wont ever regret that!

@jpessa 19 күн бұрын

my '01 with 14k miles has crazy clutch chatter. it's part of the character of the platform, imo.

@haysgoodman8068 Ай бұрын

Need a KZfaq short driving in a tunnel! Sounds soooo good, and no rev hang.

@Copper0608 Ай бұрын

Coffee, car / Topher enthusiasts rejoice again here on a Saturday morning.

@bloosi78 Ай бұрын

Get a performance alignment with your new tires! That UK exhaust mod sounds great!

@Mjl777l Ай бұрын

4:00 kick the clutch 🙏

@SantanKGhey1234 Ай бұрын

make sure your rear tires are at least a 255mm section width on those 16's.... the stock Potenza S02s are much wider than the 225 called on the sizewall

@theripper121 Ай бұрын

ATM as he stated he is running snows and his summer tires are not Potenza s02s. Those tires are 20 years old and much better designs and compounds have been on the market since.

@SantanKGhey1234 Ай бұрын

@@theripper121 you still need to run at least 255s on rear regardless of brand

@RotaryPoweredRX Ай бұрын

one of my associates had one of these, eventually did some work to it, but eventually sold it. He still regrets it to this day

@MrTelewill 24 күн бұрын

Hey Topher, I’ve noticed you put fish eye mirrors on all your cars.Any chance you could add a link to your preferred make and model. Thanks

@483SGT Ай бұрын

Get the k&n FIPK. Super loud VTEC

@winstonmiu Ай бұрын

I’d prefer a version that’s not showroom clean so I can actually use it guilt-free as well! Which part of Michigan was this? The suburbs look really nice!

@syazwanabdull4835 Ай бұрын

Lovely old car that is awesome

@DOOMLORDHOKAGE Ай бұрын

Hey, hey it's not that old yet :-(

@kgthegreatone943 Ай бұрын

Co-ownership is smart

@davidp.1980 Ай бұрын

Did a local shop did your UK mod? The exhaust mod sounds good, I think I'll do the mod on my AP2 S2000 too.

@TheTopher Ай бұрын

Yep, MRT in Plymouth MI 👍

@davidp.1980 Ай бұрын

@@TheTopher Thank you! I agree with your comment about roads in this part of Michigan, the roads are terrible, especially at Novi😅

@Iamcg3 Ай бұрын

the only thing my ap1 did that was superior to my ‘86 was the engine and glove box ha.

@Alanvictoryoung Ай бұрын

Exhaust sounds way better!

@kingali1606 Ай бұрын

So who stores the car with co-ownership? Who gets to decide how to build it? Feels like it'd be tough unless both people are on the exact same page on how they want to use the car.

@TheTopher Ай бұрын

We swap back and forth

@VisionCityMayor Ай бұрын

4:36 such is the case with many things, Chris...

@che7wins614 Ай бұрын

Get a K&N, the VTEC becomes really addictive after that

@The_Noticer. Ай бұрын

Who did the paintwork? Because on the hood and trunk you can see some clearly visible banding/striping due to uneven coating. Like at 1:00 or 1:28 I bet it cost a pretty penny, so I'd not have been happy with the result. As for burning oil, once these Honda's start doing that, there is no fix but to change the piston rings. And it's a clear sign the previous owners didn't change it enough. My K24A3 also burned a quart every 2K miles. But it did that same amount 50K later. Just keep driving it.

@TheTopher Ай бұрын

Agreed, the paintwork on the hood is pretty bad, done with the previous owner. The camera exaggerates it, so it doesn’t look as obvious irl. That would be the first candidate for a repaint at some point. Need to put some more miles on it but it seems like after changing the PCV valve there isn’t as much oil burn-off and smell after hard driving 🤷‍♂️ just going to keep enjoying it and checking oil regularly

@The_Noticer. Ай бұрын

@@TheTopher Does it give a plume of smoke the first time you hit VTEC? Could also be intake valvestem seals.

@MachMotorsport Ай бұрын

Krown all my vehicles 👌🏼

@yermailmain206 Ай бұрын

How much should I pay for the euro exhaust mod?

@shaunthomas5469 Ай бұрын

its fun

@larrylampshade1734 Ай бұрын

Probably a long shot but has anyone ever owned an S2K and an Nd2 and preferred the Mazda? Cross shopping both and am curious. S2k has always been the realistic dream car but I feel like I’ve missed the mark looking at what’s available 💴 . If nd2 is 90 percent as enjoyable it makes a lot of sense from an aftermarket and longevity perspective. However part of me feels like it is missing just that little bit of X factor and exclusivity that the S has and a small part of me would feel like I compromised 🤷

@MiataND3 Ай бұрын

Haven't tried the S2k, but I've tried ND2 and I just traded my GR86 for ND3. It's just brilliant and the most fun car I've ever tested😃

@stwest79 Ай бұрын

Savagegeese does a pretty good comparison. The question is what’s important to you as a driver. The s2000 is reliable and has an amazing engine and drivetrain. As a 5’ 8” driver the s2000 also surprisingly felt slightly more roomy. An ND2 has more torque, MUCH more creature comforts and better aero to start. Both cars can be modded to be awesome handling. But recognize s2000s are 20 year old cars, many of the cars out there have seen multiple owners and will have their own unique quirks. An ND2 is available fresh off the dealer lot in comparison.

@stwest79 Ай бұрын

@@MiataND3funny. I’ve had an nd2. Now I’ve got a gr86 and I’m considering going to a s2k or nd3. Test drove both a few times in the last week.

@MiataND3 Ай бұрын

@@stwest79 I love the s2k (haven't driven one) but I know it's especial. However everyone says it's full of rattles and top up it's miserable. I reached the conclusion If you don't care paying a lot of money for a really old car and you want the best one for traking it, get the s2k. But If your fun it's on the street and want better NVH go for the ND3 (bonus: much lighter and with guarantee)😎

@marloon88 Ай бұрын

never settle. Buy an s2000. the miata engine just doesnt cut it at least for me.

@pokedude104 Ай бұрын

Man she really SINGS at the top of the RPM range

@manyooorodriguez3867 15 күн бұрын

How many miles

@web Ай бұрын

10:50 what was the solution to the "clutch buzz"?

@thomasoneill5653 Ай бұрын

Drive it, strangely enough. The more we drive it the less noise it makes.

@TheOnlyInstall 26 күн бұрын

24:52🤘🏼

@VRChance Ай бұрын

How'd you fix the clutch rattle?

@TheTopher Ай бұрын

Just kept driving it, it’s still there but not as bad.

@VRChance Ай бұрын

@@TheTopher Just got my s2k today in MI too.

@iMickel Ай бұрын

Don’t do the K&N intake, much better options for this car

@WayApp Ай бұрын

Vintage vibes

@sdlausen1 Ай бұрын

I NEVER understood why people go out of their way to remove the soft top and install a hardtop on an s2000. The 50% of the experience is driving top down!