I wouldn't call the S2000 slow below 6000rpm. I mean if you think about it, for having ONLY 2 liters and weighing 2800lbs (empty), the car really pulls well off VTEC. For comparison, I refer to other 2 liter cars such as a Neon, Sentra SE-R, and such... Those cars weigh less than the S2000, yet have the same displacement and produce an earlier torque peak. They feel "sporty" and yet the S2000 is every bit as driveable. You can certainly drive around under 6000rpm, but it takes some restraint...

As I am finding with the WRX, its hard to keep if off boost. When I first got it, I had to get used to the turbo lag (vs the NA VTEC of the S2000). But, once you get into boost, the smile is quite nice. its no S2000, but it gets the job done, and I don't have to worry about what scumbag is eyeing the car while it sits at the park and ride...

The WRX is harder to drive around off boost than the S2000 was under 6000rpm...

I loved the reaction of passengers when you first hit VTEC... you get them used to the car pulling below 6000rpm and they say it feels pretty peppy... Then, you point it straight and hit it and the passenger goes for the door grip

 

My rolling toys are in my auto-sig, not counting my Titus Racer X mountain bike and Trek 2300 (whether it's a toy is debatable, though, since i just can't get too excited about road biking these days). I also get to play w/ an awesomely race-prepped SV650 via being on a friend's endurance racing team, and have open access to the R1 that my neighbor bought from me.

I'm just a kid who never grew up...other toys include 5 electric/acoustic/bass guitars w/ the requisite amps, PS1, & home theater stuff.

http://briefcase.yahoo.com/chris_soignier

 

TrexSilver,

I have a 99 Taurus SHO for a company car and my S2K for fun. The two cars are a good combo. Switching from the s2k to the taurus feels like switching from the driver's seat of an F-14 into the driver's seat of a tank. Don't get me wrong, the taurus is, in my opinion, a better interstate cruiser. But the lag time in acceleration that you get due to the Taurus' weight more than makes it feel slooow compared to the S2000. Plus, the entire driving experience is much more direct and responsive. I've always appreciated well performing cars, but if you've been driving an SHO, the S2000 won't disappoint regardless of the RPM.

 

Oh, and as for my toys:

1968 Modified Early bronco

1965 Mustang Fastback

1967 Mustang Convertible

1968 Cougar Convertible

1973 Cougar Convertible (for sale if anyone interested)

Recently sold 1970 Boss 302 Mustang (hence my username)

 

great collection you got here

I love the 1965 Mustang Fastback.