I am thinking of getting an S2000 to replace my VX220 that unfortunately got written off. I was lucky enough to get a 2 hour test drive on my own so pushed the car pretty hard. Obviously I cannot fault the build quality, gearbox and the VTEC, but my major concern was the lack of flat cornering, which although was reasonable compared with say a 350z, was a long way off what I am used to.

I spoke to Mugen here in the UK and they didn't seem to think that there were any specific s2k suspension kits (like Nitrons/Ohlins/Spax for the VX) that could help. While at some point I would be likely to get the engine remapped, and get the Mugen induction/exhaust setup to improve the lower end torque, I was wondering what is available in the UK to get the car flatter and harder around the bends.

Any help would be appreciated

 

[QUOTE=Blackadder,Mar 24 2005, 03:28 PM] I am thinking of getting an S2000 to replace my VX220 that unfortunately got written off. I was lucky enough to get a 2 hour test drive on my own so pushed the car pretty hard. Obviously I cannot fault the build quality, gearbox and the VTEC, but my major concern was the lack of flat cornering, which although was reasonable compared with say a 350z, was a long way off what I am used to.

I spoke to Mugen here in the UK and they didn't seem to think that there were any specific s2k suspension kits (like Nitrons/Ohlins/Spax for the VX) that could help. While at some point I would be likely to get the engine remapped, and get the Mugen induction/exhaust setup to improve the lower end torque, I was wondering what is available in the UK to get the car flatter and harder around the bends.

 

 

too..
That VX220 sure looks like a Sky =X

 

Could be an alignment problem? Just guessing here. I've never driven a VX220 but I'm guessing they handle a lot better than the S2000, so it may not be the problem at all.

I know the UK S2000s get a more aggressive alignment than the US S2000s, but the Potenza RE050s that come on the '04 S2000 aren't quite as sticky as the S02s that came on the 00-03 S2000s. Maybe you should try driving an 00-03 S2000 and see if it handles better for you? From my understanding the MY00's are the most "raw" of the cars since each year Honda tried to tweak the car a bit to help prevent the snap oversteer that many drivers seem to be unable to handle.

 

Why don't you buy a noble?
And,If that's not good enough,buy a T-rex.

 

x4

 

I did a web search on "VX220 lateral g" and found some people talking about 1.16g. Is that real or were they blowing smoke?

If it's anywhere near real, you're going to have a hard time finding any other car that will handle like it.

 

We have a UK forum. You will find lots of fellow UK owners there.

 

t-rex