2004 - Pictures and comments
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,546
Likes: 1
From: Long Island
Originally posted by s2knikko
but i still find myself wondering if headlights, taillights, bumpers, etc., etc., will interchange... thoughts and/or opinions anyone?
but i still find myself wondering if headlights, taillights, bumpers, etc., etc., will interchange... thoughts and/or opinions anyone?
Community Organizer
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 59,877
Likes: 12
From: Area 51
Originally posted by Mindcore
Since there is no full rear shot in this latest set of pics, I wanted to mention those squared off tail pipes.. it may not be an impossibility, as the new MDX has a very similar design.
Something to ponder till more pics show up
Since there is no full rear shot in this latest set of pics, I wanted to mention those squared off tail pipes.. it may not be an impossibility, as the new MDX has a very similar design.
Something to ponder till more pics show up
Community Organizer
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 59,877
Likes: 12
From: Area 51
[QUOTE]Originally posted by SEVNT4
[B]
BC, I actually don't see any perforations in the headrest that would indicate speakers in the seat. In the first picture, the mesh also looks see-through so I don't think the speaker is within that area. I do however see a re-design on the door panel where the old tweeter used to be. It's possible that there's a new tweeter design and also possible that there are speakers in the rear deck or behind the seat but that's speculation at this point unless any dealers/salesman have information otherwise. I guess you'll be one of the first to find out??
BTW, I love the front intake and the black/red seats & door panels. The front and rear lights look good too. I still think that the original S can hold its own against numerous other cars (even the new model) but the new S will have a far broader appeal and that's what makes money for the company. There are far more people who don't mind not having 9k RPM as a redline but that's ok because I'm not one of them. I didn't buy this car because it had great trunk space and I didn't buy it because it had the best fuel economy. Like I told the salesman during my test drive, "this car is purpose built and it was meant for one thing."
[B]
BC, I actually don't see any perforations in the headrest that would indicate speakers in the seat. In the first picture, the mesh also looks see-through so I don't think the speaker is within that area. I do however see a re-design on the door panel where the old tweeter used to be. It's possible that there's a new tweeter design and also possible that there are speakers in the rear deck or behind the seat but that's speculation at this point unless any dealers/salesman have information otherwise. I guess you'll be one of the first to find out??
BTW, I love the front intake and the black/red seats & door panels. The front and rear lights look good too. I still think that the original S can hold its own against numerous other cars (even the new model) but the new S will have a far broader appeal and that's what makes money for the company. There are far more people who don't mind not having 9k RPM as a redline but that's ok because I'm not one of them. I didn't buy this car because it had great trunk space and I didn't buy it because it had the best fuel economy. Like I told the salesman during my test drive, "this car is purpose built and it was meant for one thing."
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 1,579
Likes: 1
From: St. Louis
Originally posted by geminiS2
Looks great who cares about the 9000 rpm all that matters it accelerates faster then the previous model
Looks great who cares about the 9000 rpm all that matters it accelerates faster then the previous model
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 7,425
Likes: 0
From: Kirkland
Good
1. The 17" rims look pretty good because they're bigger than the "Hertiage" S2000 rims; showing off less sidewall. Overall design, prefer the 16s.
2. Interior appointments have been spruced up just enough to make it look newer and crisper. This one makes the '00-'01 interiors look really bland. It's amazing what a few chrome rings will do to liven things up on the inside.
No Good
1. Don't like the new front headlights as compared to Heritage S2000's JDM headlights. The two circular bulbs are way too prominent and breaks up the front too much.
2. Don't like the three-pod rear lights whether it's LED or not. Heritage S2000 rear lights are one of the cleanest rear designs out there today.
3. Don't care for two-tone seat option; too busy; prefer the all-red if I want a piece of the red.
4. The front bumper is way too busy with all those creases and folds. I have no idea why they indent the front corners even if it is to accompany the OEM front spoiler. Makes the chinless S2000 even more chinless.
5. What I love about the 9K tachometer is the fact that the spacing between the bands on the counter get wider as it goes up the meter. It makes you feel like you can dwell in the upper reaches forever. With the new one, you completely lose that and with half a rainbow, you'll never reach the treasure chest full of piston gold (lame analogy).
6. Regardless of what additional torque the F22C gains over the Heritage car, losing the 9K redline is to move further away from the extremes, convening ever so much closer to the crowded middle.
This is an inherent characteristic and was a Honda S2000 original MO. With the new car, you will never be able to say I have the highest revving production car in the world today (if it don't got pistons and sounds like a vacuum cleaner, it don't count).
The test drive still remains, but my feeling on this is that the F22C isn't going to satiate my desire for a torquier car. Once I'm done with the F20C, I'm done with the S2000 line. I've experienced the original.
Final Say
I love the F20C.
1. The 17" rims look pretty good because they're bigger than the "Hertiage" S2000 rims; showing off less sidewall. Overall design, prefer the 16s.
2. Interior appointments have been spruced up just enough to make it look newer and crisper. This one makes the '00-'01 interiors look really bland. It's amazing what a few chrome rings will do to liven things up on the inside.
No Good
1. Don't like the new front headlights as compared to Heritage S2000's JDM headlights. The two circular bulbs are way too prominent and breaks up the front too much.
2. Don't like the three-pod rear lights whether it's LED or not. Heritage S2000 rear lights are one of the cleanest rear designs out there today.
3. Don't care for two-tone seat option; too busy; prefer the all-red if I want a piece of the red.
4. The front bumper is way too busy with all those creases and folds. I have no idea why they indent the front corners even if it is to accompany the OEM front spoiler. Makes the chinless S2000 even more chinless.
5. What I love about the 9K tachometer is the fact that the spacing between the bands on the counter get wider as it goes up the meter. It makes you feel like you can dwell in the upper reaches forever. With the new one, you completely lose that and with half a rainbow, you'll never reach the treasure chest full of piston gold (lame analogy).
6. Regardless of what additional torque the F22C gains over the Heritage car, losing the 9K redline is to move further away from the extremes, convening ever so much closer to the crowded middle.
This is an inherent characteristic and was a Honda S2000 original MO. With the new car, you will never be able to say I have the highest revving production car in the world today (if it don't got pistons and sounds like a vacuum cleaner, it don't count).
The test drive still remains, but my feeling on this is that the F22C isn't going to satiate my desire for a torquier car. Once I'm done with the F20C, I'm done with the S2000 line. I've experienced the original.
Final Say
I love the F20C.
