'00, '01, '02, '03
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'00, '01, '02, '03
Im looking to get an s2k but just wanna know what the differences in each year are....options, specs, etc....
Also what is the max tire width u can use and with which offset? Any help is appreciated, thanks!
Also what is the max tire width u can use and with which offset? Any help is appreciated, thanks!
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theres too much too list for the changes (someone will post the link to all the changes). as for the tire width, i think ive seen people with 10" on the back with +73 offset
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Thanks for the quick replies. Guess the '02 main diff is the glass rear window....hrmmm
None of them have heated seats? Oh man, does anyone here drive their s2k as a daily driver in the winter? Be interesting to see how they do.
And for the wheels, what offset am i looking at for a 17x7 or 18x7.5 rim? Are they the same for front and rear? I'm going to be DUMPING this car if i get it, so I would love to have #'s that dont give me rubbing! (so not too wide) thanks!
None of them have heated seats? Oh man, does anyone here drive their s2k as a daily driver in the winter? Be interesting to see how they do.
And for the wheels, what offset am i looking at for a 17x7 or 18x7.5 rim? Are they the same for front and rear? I'm going to be DUMPING this car if i get it, so I would love to have #'s that dont give me rubbing! (so not too wide) thanks!
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Originally Posted by IMPREZIV,Jan 1 2005, 06:25 PM
None of them have heated seats? Oh man, does anyone here drive their s2k as a daily driver in the winter?
The S2000 warms up quickly and has a really good heater - all the convertibles I tested did. I think the heaters are sized to warm up the great outdoors with the top down, which means it can get toasty fast with the top up. I suspect this makes heated seats less necessary.
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Some advice... spend some time looking around here before you ask a question. There is a lot of useful info on this site, and almost every question that you can come up with (regarding the S2000) has been addressed here before. I'd recommend starting by looking at the title of each forum on the board:
"S2000 Talk" (where you are now) is a good place for general questions like this... but you may want to take note of the sticky threads at the top... particularly the "FAQ" thread:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=154011
Before asking a generic question, you can see if it has already been answered there.
For your question about the wheel/tire combo, you may want to look at the "Wheels and Tires" forum.
Additionally, the "Search" feature is a powerful tool to quickly find threads to address specific questions or even generic topics. Look near the upper right corner of this page for the search bar.
Granted, it's easier to just post a question without searching for the answer, but that can sometimes annoy the people that have been around for a while (because the same topics keep being posted over and over and... ).
Anyway... enjoy your stay here, and I hope you find all of the answers you need.
"S2000 Talk" (where you are now) is a good place for general questions like this... but you may want to take note of the sticky threads at the top... particularly the "FAQ" thread:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=154011
Before asking a generic question, you can see if it has already been answered there.
For your question about the wheel/tire combo, you may want to look at the "Wheels and Tires" forum.
Additionally, the "Search" feature is a powerful tool to quickly find threads to address specific questions or even generic topics. Look near the upper right corner of this page for the search bar.
Granted, it's easier to just post a question without searching for the answer, but that can sometimes annoy the people that have been around for a while (because the same topics keep being posted over and over and... ).
Anyway... enjoy your stay here, and I hope you find all of the answers you need.
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No...03' is the best year. 
To the original thread starter, (02-03) s2k's are the best in my opinion. Several ningling (but not too serious) problems were addressed by honda, such as the clutch buzz, 2nd gear grind found in earlier models. There is also a different ecu, and allegedly the 02 + dyno slightly more whp than the earlier models. They were updated with small cosmetic changes, and subtle ones interior-wise, which 'modernise' the little roadster that little bit more. Otherwise, rear glass-window, and a slightly revised suspension so theres a less likely chance of you losing the rear-end...and we have a winnAr in my books
Before attaining my s2k I managed to test drive the earlier models too...so make of that what you will.
At the end of the day, I always say any s2k is a good s2k...so you can't go wrong with any year.
To the original thread starter, (02-03) s2k's are the best in my opinion. Several ningling (but not too serious) problems were addressed by honda, such as the clutch buzz, 2nd gear grind found in earlier models. There is also a different ecu, and allegedly the 02 + dyno slightly more whp than the earlier models. They were updated with small cosmetic changes, and subtle ones interior-wise, which 'modernise' the little roadster that little bit more. Otherwise, rear glass-window, and a slightly revised suspension so theres a less likely chance of you losing the rear-end...and we have a winnAr in my books
Before attaining my s2k I managed to test drive the earlier models too...so make of that what you will.
At the end of the day, I always say any s2k is a good s2k...so you can't go wrong with any year.
