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Old May 7, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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I am looking for my first S2000. I like the 9k redline of the AP1 but there are refinements to the drivetrain and suspension of the AP2. I want to keep this car stock. Any suggestions as to which one to look for?
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Old May 8, 2009 | 03:12 AM
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Track Hound=AP1

Daily Driver = AP2

My suggestion 06+ w/Hondata reflash and Bridgestone RE-11 tires

Best of both worlds
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Old May 8, 2009 | 05:32 AM
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^ Popeye, my AP2 runs faster than my AP1 at least around Mid Ohio.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 05:44 AM
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The prices of AP1s are getting scary low, some great deals out there. If you go AP1, look for MY02 or MY03 as there are some nice improvements in those years. AP2s are more comfortable if you plan to drive alot. Lots of opinions around on both, best thing would be to drive a couple, especially back to back, and see which feels better.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 06:45 AM
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Don't buy a 00 AP1... it only has one horn!
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Old May 8, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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If you want an "S2000"......for sure, well they quit making them after 2003.....
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Old May 8, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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All the info between Ap1 and Ap2 you need.

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=568555
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Old May 8, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Mocky,May 8 2009, 12:31 PM
All the info between Ap1 and Ap2 you need.

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=568555
WOW...!!! That's awesome "M"........
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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Popeye,May 8 2009, 03:12 AM
Track Hound=AP1

Daily Driver = AP2

My suggestion 06+ w/Hondata reflash and Bridgestone RE-11 tires

Best of both worlds

What is a honda reflash? Does it give you back the 9k redline?
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Old May 9, 2009 | 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ricochetron,May 8 2009, 10:38 PM

What is a honda reflash? Does it give you back the 9k redline?
Among other benefits it raises the redline to 8600

Website link~~~http://www.hondata.com/
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