newby quest.
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newby quest.
new to the community, my 1st post.
im in the stage of searching for a new car and so far i love what the s2k has to offer. ive been reading and researching about this car as much as i could and i ran into ap1 and ap2 but still can't figure out what the difference is other than redline factor. ive use the search engine and couldn't really fine the answer to my question. could someone educate this me plz. thx
im in the stage of searching for a new car and so far i love what the s2k has to offer. ive been reading and researching about this car as much as i could and i ran into ap1 and ap2 but still can't figure out what the difference is other than redline factor. ive use the search engine and couldn't really fine the answer to my question. could someone educate this me plz. thx
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ill highlight main differences in the 2 models quickly others may elaborate
ap1 and ap2 have different engines
ap1s revs to 9k
ap2 revs to 8k and has more torque then its predecessor
suspension is more "forgiving" in an ap2 less prone to snap oversteer
some ap1s came came with plastic rear convertible windows which are prone to cracking all ap2s have glass rear windows
there are also slight body style changes between the 2 as well as different wheels
theres my qwik answer,
donnys2k
LMAO just realized go a few posts VVVVVVVVV
ap1 and ap2 have different engines
ap1s revs to 9k
ap2 revs to 8k and has more torque then its predecessor
suspension is more "forgiving" in an ap2 less prone to snap oversteer
some ap1s came came with plastic rear convertible windows which are prone to cracking all ap2s have glass rear windows
there are also slight body style changes between the 2 as well as different wheels
theres my qwik answer,
donnys2k
LMAO just realized go a few posts VVVVVVVVV
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The AP1 is the original, with 1.8 litre motor, that was refined each year it was in production. The AP2 is the first major revision, introduced in 2004, that made the S2000 a more complete car, or should I say, more dimensional. The big differences are the character of the motor, the interiors, the suspensions - they are similar yet different cars. different enough you should test drive both.
I suggest you read the wiki on the S2000 - lots of good info there - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_S2000
I suggest you read the wiki on the S2000 - lots of good info there - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_S2000
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Visually - the headlights, taillights, and bumpers are different. The interior center console is different.
Already touched upon is the AP1 has a 2.0 liter 9k redline engine. The AP2 is a 2.2 liter 8(.3?)K redline. The wheels were changed from 16" to 17".
The suspension was revised - more DD friendly IMO. I think most will say that AP1 is a more raw feel, AP2 is a little more refined feeling.
Already touched upon is the AP1 has a 2.0 liter 9k redline engine. The AP2 is a 2.2 liter 8(.3?)K redline. The wheels were changed from 16" to 17".
The suspension was revised - more DD friendly IMO. I think most will say that AP1 is a more raw feel, AP2 is a little more refined feeling.
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Originally Posted by Saki GT' date='Mar 27 2007, 07:11 PM
1. The AP1 is the original, with 1.8 litre motor, that was refined each year it was in production.
2. that made the S2000 a more complete car, or should I say, more dimensional.
2. that made the S2000 a more complete car, or should I say, more dimensional.
2. This is opinion, not fact.
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Originally Posted by donnys2k' date='Mar 27 2007, 05:47 PM
ill highlight main differences in the 2 models quickly others may elaborate
ap1 and ap2 have different engines
ap1s revs to 9k
ap2 revs to 8k and has more torque then its predecessor
some ap1s came came with plastic rear convertible windows which are prone to cracking all ap2s have glass rear windows
ap1 and ap2 have different engines
ap1s revs to 9k
ap2 revs to 8k and has more torque then its predecessor
some ap1s came came with plastic rear convertible windows which are prone to cracking all ap2s have glass rear windows
So im confused now....
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Originally Posted by moiendix' date='Mar 27 2007, 11:33 PM
hmm now this got me thinking too (since im a newbie as well)
which one is more preferred ?
1k more to rev or more torque
which one is more preferred ?
1k more to rev or more torque
Go drive both and see!
There are pros and cons with both based on your personal driving habits.
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Welcome to the site.
Here are a few more links to follow... check out the first one which has a nice tip for searching the site (ya, the internal search engine isn't so good).
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=396522
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=336743
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...=321125&st=125
Here are a few more links to follow... check out the first one which has a nice tip for searching the site (ya, the internal search engine isn't so good).
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=396522
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=336743
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...=321125&st=125