The Honda S2000 | Driving a Legend 20 Years Later!
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Жыл бұрынI do my full review of the 2002 Honda S2000, a Japanese legend! The Honda S2000 is a roadster manufactured by Honda since 1999 and was created to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary, and continues in the tradition of lightweight roadster "S" cars such as the S600 and S800. The S2000 comes with a 6-speed manual transmission and its legendary 2.0L 4-cylinder engine making 240HP with a screaming 9,000RPM redline. I give you my full review of driving this purpose-made sports car 20 years later!
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@daviddagger1025 Жыл бұрын
An underappreciated aspect of the S2000 is that its release spurred other automakers to up their game. The first model year S2000 was cheaper, quicker, and better looking than the competitors, even from the premium brands (BMW Z3, Boxster, Audi TT). The S2000 has stood the test of time. The pure driving experience, reliability, and timeless looks are why they're still in hot demand, while you don't see the same for its contemporaries.
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
100% agreed and well said!
@mariozavala8214 Жыл бұрын
Almost 7 years later I am still in love with my ap1 👌🏼
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
Send some images to me on IG 👌
@Blanco_Brad Жыл бұрын
Just got one. Think I need a new clutch the grapping point is legit at the top like right when you're about to let out completely off the clutch at top it starts to kinda a pain in the ass any ideas on what causes this. ? I'm guessing needs a new clutch and flywheel and everything else. Thanks again and any info would be greatly appreciated
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
@bradical2308 sounds like that may be possible but you’ll have to get it checked out.
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
I bought a bone stock S2000 about a year and a half ago. For the backroads of Pennsylvania, it’s more than enough. Always entertaining. She’s a keeper. Nice video! 🇯🇵🏁
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
Thank Mike welcome to the channel !
@kalmtraveler Жыл бұрын
Honestly I've still not driven anything that has the 'fun factor' of an S2000 on a twisty canyon road. Yes there are more powerful cars that go much faster in a straight line, yes there are more modern cars with suspension that can outperform the S2000's humble tried and true X shape monocoque chassis with double wishbones. Yet, even 23-24 years later, nothing else has managed to capture the fun of operating an S2000 in its element.
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
You speak the truth. I’ve been lucky enough to own one just like you and completely agree regardless of what other type of cars I have driven from mustangs to M3s etc.
@DonBMW Жыл бұрын
The tension in your body while reaching that high RPM's or downshifting says it all! Love my 01 S2K and its a real thrill every time I get behind the wheel. Pure driving joy all day every day.
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
You are lucky to have yours! Especially an AP1. What color you got?!
@DonBMW Жыл бұрын
@@carswithsonduren thanks! Silverstone. Great little car. Revs to the moon and has factory rear and front spoiler. Also got the Euro full length floor mats. Totally transforms the interior.
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Make sure to keep and never sell ;)
@3pedalpodcast Жыл бұрын
They don’t have snap oversteer, they have mid engine tendencies meaning you have to stay on the throttle when things get sketchy… similar to a motorcycle or anything rear/mid engine.
@dakota3872 Жыл бұрын
i see 50 stangs everyday. I see 1 s2000 everyday. (Mine)
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
Is the S2000 a legend that stands the test of time?
@patrickbrown9093 Жыл бұрын
I love my 2005 AP2 great content thanks.
@daviddagger1025 Жыл бұрын
💯 one of the greatest sports cars, groundbreaking engineering and an affordable price when it was released
@bushtyga999 Жыл бұрын
Cant wait until buy mine in 2023
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
AP1 or AP2?!
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
@@patrickbrown9093 Yes! I have a 2005 AP2 In triple black. Great machine.
@abrahamfabela8457 Жыл бұрын
The owner of this S 2000 has my mod taste and now I feel like copying his style. Literally one of the cleanest S 2000 out there
@micheltran7115 Жыл бұрын
After a total of 15 years of storage. I took out my Honda Prelude 96 SR-V. Those 90's Honda cars are fun to drive. Kept it pretty much stock except for the suspension and Apexi N1 exhaust. I had a better time with my Prelude than the BMW M3 V8 convertible from my family member. Manual transmission is so much fun compared to paddle shifts!!
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
Damn now that’s saying something and I’m a huge fan of that generation M3!
@72defender 5 ай бұрын
I’m in the market now, and regret not grabbing one a few years back! Man, are they pricey! Even the OEM hardtops are going for a pound and a crown! 😲
@carswithsonduren 5 ай бұрын
Yeap they are definitely at a premium rn
@72defender 5 ай бұрын
@@carswithsonduren Your friend’s car is a beauty! 🙌
@carswithsonduren 5 ай бұрын
Probably one of the nicest S2000 in Ontario, well that I have seen.
@davideurenius5272 Жыл бұрын
Super slick AP1. 👌 Thanks for this. My black AP1 will be kept for ever.
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
Keep it. Don’t make the same mistake I did :)
@XXS-wz5zl Жыл бұрын
Sell it so i can buy it 😅
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
Same I want to buy one ☝️
@racerx9931 Жыл бұрын
I've driven a couple S2k's over the years but have yet to afford one for myself. My b16 swapped 89 CRX is just as hard to describe as far as driving experience. Sum it up best as "It's not fast, but it's damn fun." I'd trade my crx for a s2k any day. but until then, I enjoy my 9k rpm 170hp 1,900lb fwd go-kart. Someday I'll get me a S2000.
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
My fingers are crossed for you to reach that goal so you can get it one day :-)
@ayowser01 Жыл бұрын
The s2000 feels the same, but on steroids. I owned a 2000 civic Si with Mugen/typeR everything, and the s2k feels like a RWD version of it. Do everything you can to attain one. It's a forever car.
@trex8693 Жыл бұрын
Ahead of its time, over engineered master piece, affordable and lucky to own one.
@jrus1 Жыл бұрын
The RSX TYPE-S as well. Very rare to find good condition and low Kms. Try finding one and do a review on that 😊
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
My buddy has one maybe I can do a video on that :)
@Dc5_jay Жыл бұрын
I Love my Rsx Type S, ! Bought mines with 70k Mileage 2 years ago, but ive actually been thinking about selling it for an s2k😭
@phillipyau4234 Жыл бұрын
Hey what's happening now that's awesome Honda s 2000 nowadays they've discontinued it & thanks for sharing your videos with me and I'll always subscribe to your channel and support it too 🖐👍🤔😃
@graceann335 6 ай бұрын
I decided I would 'go-ahead' and like this video, so I 'went-ahead' and did it.
@carswithsonduren 6 ай бұрын
Don’t kill me 😂
@manousosanapliotis7981 Жыл бұрын
It was the Ferrari 458 that replaced the most hp per litre not the 488.
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
Oops mis spoke that is whet I meant :)
@manousosanapliotis7981 Жыл бұрын
@@carswithsonduren no big deal mate, it happens. 🙂
@raykarpp Жыл бұрын
Lovely review man i still enjoy my s2k vgs model ap1 has 200,000 kms I'm wondering you have a lovely r8 how does it compare
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
Some similar traits for sure what speak to how both are very unique like the high reviving engine but still definitely very different in many ways. Love them both but really the R8 is another level of performance and striking looks.
@pain.497 10 ай бұрын
Man I want one so bad, Im looking at a AP1 at Virginia Beach that I wanna get.
@carswithsonduren 10 ай бұрын
I will pray that you get to do this and make your dream come true :)
@pain.497 10 ай бұрын
@@carswithsonduren Thanks I preciate it
@wesleymccovey 2 ай бұрын
Howd you hook the cruise control to the momo steering wheel?
@papatonys Жыл бұрын
Nice car. TE37's looking good. Might want to relocate that license plate for better airflow.
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
Or just remove it from the front YOLO
@Invasivesocal Жыл бұрын
@@carswithsonduren that's right!
@marclebrun641 Жыл бұрын
Love the plate, now that's CANADIAN 👌
@denvernn Жыл бұрын
Marvel of engineering.
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
100% still 20 years later one of the best.
@patrickbrown9093 Жыл бұрын
YES It is. I love my AP2
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
What colour? You got to send me a picture in Instagram.
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
I love my AP2 as well. 🇯🇵🏁
@Edison73100 Жыл бұрын
I know, to each his/her own, but why put a hardtop on a convertible that is much more fun with the top down... It does look great though.
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
It does look great with the hardtop, but at least you can still take it off quite easily when you want to go top down and get the hair flowing into the wind :-)
@Edison73100 Жыл бұрын
@@carswithsonduren Yep!
@adiskotec 3 күн бұрын
What is the offset on the volk wheels? they look great
@jhoer Жыл бұрын
That is why even if i am getting crazy offers i am still not selling it LOL
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
Yea man don’t make the same mistake I did. I wish I never sold mine.
@ayowser01 Жыл бұрын
Do you the PMU brakes fit without a spacer? I know the official word on these wheels is that they don't fit without spacers, but I have found an example of a Brembo GT kit.
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
No spacers required with the wheel specs listed.
@ayowser01 Жыл бұрын
@@carswithsonduren17x9.5 +41 ?
@bk_nreynolds3278 Жыл бұрын
The 458 took over the horse power per litre record for normally aspirated cars, not the 488. The 488 uses forced induction. Other than that excellent video. Gorgeous car
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
Great call out I misspoke on this one! Thank you for the compliment and welcome to the channel man :)
@endlesstwisties Жыл бұрын
Snap oversteer is all about the tires. I fit the original type of tires car had from new and the car is on rails. These "smart" tuners knowing nothing about tires fit different untested models for this car without TC and stability control and create issues with the handling
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
Any of suggestions on that front?!
@ayowser01 Жыл бұрын
Bridgestone re71r or yokohama re050
@SuperBullyone Жыл бұрын
wow
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
Stunning eh?
@jchi778 Жыл бұрын
Is there a mod list somewhere? Are those brakes 332mm or 355mm?
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
Exterior OEM hardtop OEM front lip OEM rear lip spoiler Wheels TE37SL in formula silver 17x9.5+45 Hankook Ventus RS4 255/40/17 Suspension/brakes Eibach front sway bar Ohlins DFV 10k/8k with Sakebomb lower rear fork Project Mu front big brake kit 355mm Interior PCI slider seat rail Recaro RS-G ASM Ruby seat ASM steering wheel boss Momo Mod78 330mm leather steering wheel NSX-R horn button Engine K&N intake GReddy Spectrum Elite V1 dual exhaust
@dsubversion Жыл бұрын
@@carswithsonduren Good info. Stay Blessed 🙏🙏
@AlexisMartinez-ln8xf Ай бұрын
@@carswithsondurenthank you just got my 2004 s2k ap2 and I just love the Fitment and overall setup on this one🔥
@manu.vandenhove Жыл бұрын
It had the most hp per liter for NA cars and it was the 458 that beat that
@Tiger-gs6xm Жыл бұрын
Cops notice when Vtec kicks in.
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
Their ears are tuned to hear it 😅
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
lol
@philliphuynh612 Жыл бұрын
How much camber is he running all around?
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
I can ask and double check!
@philliphuynh612 6 ай бұрын
@@carswithsonduren did you ever get an answer? :)
@carswithsonduren 6 ай бұрын
@philliphuynh612 3.5 degrees all around!
@philliphuynh612 6 ай бұрын
@@carswithsonduren beautiful! Whats his instagram?
@RLX12373 Ай бұрын
He had to roll the fender
@JikaInFamous 6 ай бұрын
everyone forgets the e46 m3 3 liter hitting 333-355hp. I feel like the reviewers of the s2k just copied someone or something else n just get spewing the same old shit
@carswithsonduren 6 ай бұрын
I owned a 2002 M3 in Carbon Slack. 6 speed manual as well, the engine was INTOXICATING I was in love with it. So sad I sold it.
@Toyota4Life Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t call this car a legend. It’s good but not a legend
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
Baby legend to the NSX let’s say ;)
@DonBMW Жыл бұрын
Unless you have ever driven one, you don't know. Nothing shifts with the precision and joy of an S2K gearbox. Nothing shifts like an S2K. Head on over to Rennlist and read all the regret stories from 911 owners who wish they had never sold their S2000. Not to say the S2K is better than their 911, but there is just something about the S2K that is in a league all on its own.
@mikeyerke3920 Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure what I’d call the S2000, all I know is that it’s a great drivers car. I’ll be keeping mine… for a long time.
@DerekKnives Жыл бұрын
Ok Toyota
@Toyota4Life Жыл бұрын
@@DerekKnives Toyota Supra. Toyota altezza. Toyota MR2. Toyota JZX100. Toyota 4 runner. Toyota celica GT4. I can name 30 cars
@intimidatorespinoza7950 Жыл бұрын
I believe ayrton senna would call this the best car ever 🏎️🫡
@carswithsonduren Жыл бұрын
This man speaks the truth 🫡
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