Hi guys
What are your thoughts on the Honda civic ek9, as I’m looking at PXing mine for a s2k but not sure if I will miss the handling of the ek9 .
I know the ek9 will hold its value better in the long run but I really want a s2k on boost if not I can see myself doing a k20 swap on the ek9.

My ek9s worth about 5/6k so I’d be looking at swapping for a s2k around that price maybe a few thousand more.
If I get an s2k I would track it a lot like the ek9 so would do all the usual brakes and suspensions mods first and learn how to drive it good NA before going boosted.


my ek9

 

It'll be different because of the weight/rwd of course but I don't think you'll think of it being worse than the ek9

I had a 91 b16 crx before which was great but the s2000 is much more fun

 

The EK's a fantastic little car & they are addictive. Try driving it like you've not stolen it...

The S2000 even in NA form is quite a step up & there's a lot of fun to be had learning how to drive one properly. It's a lot less forgiving.

It's less reliable & more of a PIA at times, but on the right day it's just fantastic.

I doubt you'll rue the day.

 

The problem is I’ve only ever driven a s2k round a garage I used to work at to MOT it so not really sure how they go or handle lol . 0 to 60 will be close but there is records of stock ek9s getting 5.7 to 60 in Japan. Handle wise I can only think as the power goes up in both cars the ek9 would be faster round a track as it would be more controllable at 260bhp to say a 400bhp s2k and they would both be about the same in a straight line due to power to weight ratio.

 

Learn to drive the S properly and it'll reward you two fold what any front driver will. An EK9 (in my case a DC2) was dead easy to track and feel like a driving god, both times my S went on track I had much more respect (not that I didn't respect my DC2 or trackdays). Hooking it up in a bend and balancing the car is very rewarding indeed.

A very wet Donnington park taught me a lot about car control in a RWD... until the plebs starting crashing all around me so I retired to the pits until it went off (it didn't and after about 10 red flags and a few recovery trucks towing some crashed cars back, I called it a day and went home in one piece).

I like the EK9, but the S is a 'real' sports car and you should try it, I think you'll like it.

The EK does look cool though, I quite like the colour, is that an EVO colour? never seen one stock like that?

 

You keep talking about boost & power. For that reason I'd suggest the s isn't the right car for you.

 

i had an ek9 with the original b16b and then a b18 from my mates integra. Im not going to lie, i miss that car! The s2000 is a good upgrade if you're looking for a "flashier" car or to get the RWD bug out your system. Out of the two its a tough choice, if it was a track only car id go with the ek9 all day long but as a daily/weekend car the s2k gets my vote ! unless you can afford a k swap then id keep the ek9

yeh ive probably been no help at all...

 

Phil you have a good point there, anyone can drive a ek9 fast but a s2k requires a bit of skill.

I just got back from the nurburging this weekend and did a few wet/damp laps and got past a few big boys cars as they just couldn’t put the power down.

 

why do you say that ? ever since I put my mg zr turbo on Richards rolling road at TTS I said to my self I want a s2k on boost after seeing a few in his work shop geting done. plus as im local wont need to pay for postage when I buy the supercharger kit lol

 

well this is my point what would make a better track weapon a 260bhp na k20 ek9 or a 400bhp supercharged s2k ?


The ek9 is my daily drive so the s2k would be too ha

my GF hates the ek9 with passion but thinks if I get an s2k I will kill my self lol