I usually set it on the radio cover lol works for me

 

There you go lol, I thought I was crazy for doing 16 mpg.

 

I should of thought of that

 

My audio issues were resolved with a new head unit and adding 7 more speakers and an amplifier to the two original speakers that I upgraded with the help of a local long time S owner.

Previous gf complained about cold seats during one trip to the Alpine parts of the state one Fall. So I added seat heaters with the help of a fellow S2k guy in town. The current gf likes them when we go holiday light peeping on a chilly, and top-down winter night.

Too many people had issues with the OEM TCT, so I changed it out before it started to go bad.

Tried a few track days, and loved it each time. Read about fatal loss of oil if the filter came off, so I invested in a BAWSS oil filter lock.

My only complaint is that I don't have many opportunities to hit vTec very often. That certainly is not the cars' fault. Do I sometimes wish that it had more torque off the line? Yes, and I wouldn't get to use it too much.

Overall, I'm extremely happy with the S. And to think that I almost settled for a Miata.

 

I've had no complaints with my 03....bought it new.103k now.

It is what it is...that why I bought it.

\rlr
Carolina

 

I get about 22 mpg if I drive hard. I average about 24 mpg in mixed driving. One time just to see how much I could get, I even drove moderately on the highway and achieved 30 mpg. Honestly felt like I wasted those miles though... Most of the time I usually drive this car as it was meant to be driven. I am supercharged with almost 400 rwhp for 3 years now but I don't feel like its affected my gas mileage at all.

 

Lack of torque.
I'm tired of getting smoked by average SUVs. There is no "medium fast" in this car. It's all or nothing. It's either dog slow or if you really push it, it's quick in high RPMs.

Noisy on freeway.
Taching 4,000 RPMs gets really tiring after awhile. An additional 20 lbs of sound deadening and a taller 6th gear would do wonders. I realize that some track rats don't want the extra 20 lbs but a little extra sound deadening sure would be nice for highway cruising.

Engine sound.
The engine sounds pretty lame at low RPMs. Standard 4 cyl. It sounds better as the RPMs rise but I still don't find it particular nice, even in VTEC and with the K&N PFIK. No matter what you do, a 4 cly will never sound like a straight 6 or V8. So I guess it's not bad for what it is.

 

I was thinking it, and you said it.

Thank you, Sir.

 

Hahaha

 

But...the lack of torque and 4 cylinder powerplant define the car's personality.


Not that we don't appreciate your opinion. But most peoples' annoyances are small. Shitty cupholders. Tops that easily tear. Etc.

The reason the S2000 stands out and is desirable to people who don't own one is the high strung nature and sound of its 4cyl engine.

The trans is built around that nature. The reason for a short 6th gear is so that you're not hunting gears at common, around town speeds. Imagine how annoying a tall 6th would be at 45mph.

You seem to want to change the car so that its not recognizeable. Its almost like buying it and then saying your gripe is that it doesn't have 4 doors and back seats.


A Z4 has similar handling on the street...but has all the refinements you want. Or a 350Z, if youre looking for cars on the cheap.

What made you choose the S2000?

I ask the same question when I see a V8 swapped RX7.

The reason the S2000 is more relevant and noteworthy and sought after than Z4's or 350Z's is in large part, because of its short geared, hyperactive engine.