Sightings!
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From: St. Louis
Hi all, just thought I would introduce myself here. I am picking up my first S2000 on Thursday (Oct 12) and I can't wait! I have been fond of the S since its intorduction, and knew it would be another screamer from the same people that manufactured the last V12 Formula 1 engine ever to win a world championship (1991).
I have owned an Integra GSR and a 3000GT VR-4, both stock, and I really like HPDE's. I attended 2 competition road racing schools, and in 04 contended round 8 of the Bertil Roos Race Series at Pocono in a Fromula Ford (finished 3rd). I have driven more than a few S2000's to be sure this is the car I want, and my initial impression is that of a car that is easy to be quick in, but to get close to maximum cornering potential can be somewhat intimidating. I plan on doing my own maintenance on the car, thanks in part to this great website, and of course geting to the track as much as I can.
Once the car is in my driveway, I will take pic.'s and purchase my membership. Thanks for reading, and keep up the good work!
Nick
I have owned an Integra GSR and a 3000GT VR-4, both stock, and I really like HPDE's. I attended 2 competition road racing schools, and in 04 contended round 8 of the Bertil Roos Race Series at Pocono in a Fromula Ford (finished 3rd). I have driven more than a few S2000's to be sure this is the car I want, and my initial impression is that of a car that is easy to be quick in, but to get close to maximum cornering potential can be somewhat intimidating. I plan on doing my own maintenance on the car, thanks in part to this great website, and of course geting to the track as much as I can.
Once the car is in my driveway, I will take pic.'s and purchase my membership. Thanks for reading, and keep up the good work!
Nick
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From: Spring Hill
Welcome Nick and enjoy the car - we all do too!
If you're going to do a lot of track work, the 9K redline of the AP1 is really nice. If you are buying a daily driver, the extra torque of the AP2 makes it a better match. Regardless of what you choose, you going to get a great handling, high quality vehicle that will have long lasting value - and lots of top down enjoyment.
Greg
If you're going to do a lot of track work, the 9K redline of the AP1 is really nice. If you are buying a daily driver, the extra torque of the AP2 makes it a better match. Regardless of what you choose, you going to get a great handling, high quality vehicle that will have long lasting value - and lots of top down enjoyment.
Greg
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From: Green Valley AZ
Nick. Glad you found us. Congrats on your purchase. Check out the pinned topics in the Gateway Forum, they'll guide you somewhat.If you would like to meet part of the group, we meet for Pizza every 3rd Thursday of the month. Check Here.
Looking forward to meeting you soon.
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Thanks for the welcome guys. I am officialy the new owner of a 2000 S2000. Its Berlina Black on Black/Red leather, 34,000 miles. I just drove it back from Virginia...that was a long trip. Its amazing that these things can turn a constant 4,000 rpm's for 10 hours! I kept feeling like I should back off a little, but then I would only have been going 60mph.
With all the wind from the north it was a little noisy, but overall I am very impressed by how solid this car is. The scenery along I-64 in west virginia was breath taking this morning. I was diving down a series of sweepers at about 80-100mph for like 20 miles with fall leaves blowing from the mountain like views on either side of me. Should have taken some pic's but I was too busy trying to make good time.
I'm gonna go grab some dinner with my GF in the new wheels, TTYL
Nick-now powered by Honda.
With all the wind from the north it was a little noisy, but overall I am very impressed by how solid this car is. The scenery along I-64 in west virginia was breath taking this morning. I was diving down a series of sweepers at about 80-100mph for like 20 miles with fall leaves blowing from the mountain like views on either side of me. Should have taken some pic's but I was too busy trying to make good time.
I'm gonna go grab some dinner with my GF in the new wheels, TTYL
Nick-now powered by Honda.
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From: Green Valley AZ
Originally Posted by SlipAngle79,Oct 13 2006, 07:48 PM
Thanks for the welcome guys. I am officialy the new owner of a 2000 S2000. Its Berlina Black on Black/Red leather, 34,000 miles. I just drove it back from Virginia...that was a long trip. Its amazing that these things can turn a constant 4,000 rpm's for 10 hours! I kept feeling like I should back off a little, but then I would only have been going 60mph.
With all the wind from the north it was a little noisy, but overall I am very impressed by how solid this car is. The scenery along I-64 in west virginia was breath taking this morning. I was diving down a series of sweepers at about 80-100mph for like 20 miles with fall leaves blowing from the mountain like views on either side of me. Should have taken some pic's but I was too busy trying to make good time.
I'm gonna go grab some dinner with my GF in the new wheels, TTYL
Nick-now powered by Honda.
With all the wind from the north it was a little noisy, but overall I am very impressed by how solid this car is. The scenery along I-64 in west virginia was breath taking this morning. I was diving down a series of sweepers at about 80-100mph for like 20 miles with fall leaves blowing from the mountain like views on either side of me. Should have taken some pic's but I was too busy trying to make good time.
I'm gonna go grab some dinner with my GF in the new wheels, TTYL
Nick-now powered by Honda.
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I saw a black AP1 getting on 70 today at Bryan. I know it is one of you, I just forget who. It had an exhaust and a college license plate frame ( I don't remember which school)
I was in my white Acura CL, the S is parked till I get new tires, or steal my dads extra set
I was in my white Acura CL, the S is parked till I get new tires, or steal my dads extra set
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Saw a silverstone s2000 yesterday (Sunday, October 29th) around 1:30PM on Delmar. Had a hardtop, pulled into the parking lot by the movie theatre. I was the soft-top silverstone following your through the loop, anyone here?
) driving to work today. He must work somewhere in Boeing. Older guy, gave him a wave as I went by.