S2000 STR prep resource
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a ap1 redline with ap2 tunning would be the car to "have" but until we are allowed to tune its going to be a course dependent thing.
The ap1's will win on the fast courses and the ap2s will win on the tight courses. Although thats just comparing the two s2000's. we have to remember everyone got beat by a miata at nationals
SO the real question is why did the miata beat a s2000 and how can we be sure to not let it happen again?
An ap1 with a 9300 rpm redline and tuning to get ap2 like tq would be "da sex"
The ap1's will win on the fast courses and the ap2s will win on the tight courses. Although thats just comparing the two s2000's. we have to remember everyone got beat by a miata at nationals
SO the real question is why did the miata beat a s2000 and how can we be sure to not let it happen again?
An ap1 with a 9300 rpm redline and tuning to get ap2 like tq would be "da sex"
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Originally Posted by josh7owens,Sep 21 2010, 07:57 PM
SO the real question is why did the miata beat a s2000 and how can we be sure to not let it happen again?
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You just need to learn how to drive to win! Get a basic setup that is decent and get lots of seat time. Take Evo school Phase 1 and 2. Become one with your car and use the force! Seriously your driving needs to become subconscious (second nature). If you are consciously thinking while driving you will never get there.
It sure is fun to talk car setup to the nth degree, but 90% or more comes down to the driver IMO.
You can get into the top 10% with some effort, the top 1% with total dedication/$, and the top 0.1% if you are born with the talent (you are an "alien").
It sure is fun to talk car setup to the nth degree, but 90% or more comes down to the driver IMO.
You can get into the top 10% with some effort, the top 1% with total dedication/$, and the top 0.1% if you are born with the talent (you are an "alien").
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Originally Posted by Random1,Sep 20 2010, 10:18 PM
Here's a video from yesterday on a very fun and challenging course. If you cannot down shift in an S2000 you are screwed, especially an AP1.
Sept 19, 2010 - Fastest Raw Time 66.2 sec +1 at Marana Airport, Tucson, AZ
Course map, runs clockwise.
Sept 19, 2010 - Fastest Raw Time 66.2 sec +1 at Marana Airport, Tucson, AZ
Course map, runs clockwise.
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From: Honda HQ
Originally Posted by IntegraR0064,Sep 21 2010, 10:18 PM
As far as I hear, Ken Motonoshi would have won if he was driving a kia.
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Originally Posted by josh7owens,Sep 21 2010, 09:57 PM
a ap1 redline with ap2 tunning would be the car to "have" but until we are allowed to tune its going to be a course dependent thing.
The ap1's will win on the fast courses and the ap2s will win on the tight courses. Although thats just comparing the two s2000's. we have to remember everyone got beat by a miata at nationals
SO the real question is why did the miata beat a s2000 and how can we be sure to not let it happen again?
An ap1 with a 9300 rpm redline and tuning to get ap2 like tq would be "da sex"
The ap1's will win on the fast courses and the ap2s will win on the tight courses. Although thats just comparing the two s2000's. we have to remember everyone got beat by a miata at nationals
SO the real question is why did the miata beat a s2000 and how can we be sure to not let it happen again?
An ap1 with a 9300 rpm redline and tuning to get ap2 like tq would be "da sex"
The ap1's will win on the fast courses and the ap2s will win on the tight courses. Although thats just comparing the two s2000's. we have to remember everyone got beat by a miata at nationals
SO the real question is why did the miata beat a s2000 and how can we be sure to not let it happen again?
An ap1 with a 9300 rpm redline and tuning to get ap2 like tq would be "da sex"
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Originally Posted by PilotSH,Sep 22 2010, 07:09 AM
Miatas are fast because they have a much better tire/weight ratio. They run the same tires but weigh 300-400 less. That's why I advocated not to include them in STR. But that's water under the bridge.
Any year S2000 can get it done in STR in my opinion. It's very clear that some S2000 competitors brought their 'A' game a few weeks ago while others didn't... myself included.