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You have to remember that our cars aren't as fast as they used to be considering all the new cars that are out right now. Our engines are 9 years old. Yeah... back then the car was considered fast cause there was really nothing in its class that can keep up, but now there's a whole mess of cars. So... to stay competitive, you have to either get full bolt-ons + tune or just get boosted.
Everyone just needs to accept the fact that our cars (with our 9 year old technology) aren't as fast anymore in reference to the newer technology.
Andre
Everyone just needs to accept the fact that our cars (with our 9 year old technology) aren't as fast anymore in reference to the newer technology.
Andre
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Originally Posted by 8kGoodENuff,Oct 24 2009, 01:11 PM
You have to remember that our cars aren't as fast as they used to be considering all the new cars that are out right now. Our engines are 9 years old. Yeah... back then the car was considered fast cause there was really nothing in its class that can keep up, but now there's a whole mess of cars. So... to stay competitive, you have to either get full bolt-ons + tune or just get boosted.
Everyone just needs to accept the fact that our cars (with our 9 year old technology) aren't as fast anymore in reference to the newer technology.
Andre
Everyone just needs to accept the fact that our cars (with our 9 year old technology) aren't as fast anymore in reference to the newer technology.
Andre
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From: Northeast Jersey
Originally Posted by Kyushin,Oct 26 2009, 07:00 PM
Very true, but our 9 year old technology is still hanging with modern cars. Granted they actually havnt even touched us because a majority of them all are using boost, and when we use boost, then we rule the road again.
Disclaimer: I'm only talking about engine horsepower here. I'm not in any way bashing the S2k for what it is, but rather only stating the truth. When it comes to driving pleasure... there is nothing that comes close...
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Originally Posted by 8kGoodENuff,Oct 27 2009, 08:23 AM
I agree but I'm talking more of in our price range to keep things somewhat even. I mean you have the STIs, EVOs, and 370Z that from the factory blow our stock S2ks away.
Disclaimer: I'm only talking about engine horsepower here. I'm not in any way bashing the S2k for what it is, but rather only stating the truth. When it comes to driving pleasure... there is nothing that comes close...
Andre
Disclaimer: I'm only talking about engine horsepower here. I'm not in any way bashing the S2k for what it is, but rather only stating the truth. When it comes to driving pleasure... there is nothing that comes close...
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From: Northeast Jersey
Originally Posted by Kyushin,Oct 27 2009, 11:02 AM
Very true! Just imagine if Honda had kept us on par with all the updates the Z got and other cars. We would easily be in GTR range... atleast thats my wishful thinking.
Honda already has the engine, so no money would be wasted on R&D other than probably altering the drivetrain to mate with the S2000 RWD layout. The space under the hood is already there.
Yeah... the price for an S2k would probably now go near or maybe over $40,000, but damn that would be one f**king beast to drive!!!!
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Originally Posted by 8kGoodENuff,Oct 27 2009, 10:10 AM
I'm telling you... my dream for the future of the S2000 would be to outfit it with an NSX engine.
Honda already has the engine, so no money would be wasted on R&D other than probably altering the drivetrain to mate with the S2000 RWD layout. The space under the hood is already there.
Yeah... the price for an S2k would probably now go near or maybe over $40,000, but damn that would be one f**king beast to drive!!!!
Andre
Honda already has the engine, so no money would be wasted on R&D other than probably altering the drivetrain to mate with the S2000 RWD layout. The space under the hood is already there.
Yeah... the price for an S2k would probably now go near or maybe over $40,000, but damn that would be one f**king beast to drive!!!!
Andre
! NSX engine, alittle sexier redesign to the body layout, a Tuneable ECU, retractable hardtop and id easily pay 60k for this sexy beast!All the fab companies would get a serious hard on, have you see what the NSX dudes pay for their FI systems? Comptech sells their blower for 10k + on a NSX.
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Originally Posted by Kyushin,Oct 27 2009, 07:12 AM
Hell ya man, I like the way you think ! NSX engine, alittle sexier redesign to the body layout, a Tuneable ECU, retractable hardtop and id easily pay 60k for this sexy beast!
All the fab companies would get a serious hard on, have you see what the NSX dudes pay for their FI systems? Comptech sells their blower for 10k + on a NSX.
! NSX engine, alittle sexier redesign to the body layout, a Tuneable ECU, retractable hardtop and id easily pay 60k for this sexy beast!All the fab companies would get a serious hard on, have you see what the NSX dudes pay for their FI systems? Comptech sells their blower for 10k + on a NSX.