AP1/AP2 recommendations
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Originally Posted by JoeS0Fly,Feb 22 2009, 02:38 PM
its really up to you.
ive driven both an ap1 and ap2. redline and tq difference is not an issue to me.
the ap2 does have a slightly stiffer spring rate but thats it as far as handling that i noticed at least.
nowadays, as somebody mentioned, going after low mileage and good deal would be the smartest thing. but i guarantee you as long as its an S2000 you should be able to enjoy it very much.
ive driven both an ap1 and ap2. redline and tq difference is not an issue to me.
the ap2 does have a slightly stiffer spring rate but thats it as far as handling that i noticed at least.
nowadays, as somebody mentioned, going after low mileage and good deal would be the smartest thing. but i guarantee you as long as its an S2000 you should be able to enjoy it very much.
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Originally Posted by JoeS0Fly,Feb 22 2009, 03:11 PM
the roll was reduced to its not as stiff, but the springrates increased.
"stiffer" may not have been the correct word to use. my bad.
"stiffer" may not have been the correct word to use. my bad.
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I say:
Do you want a faster car, or a car that revs to 8700 (the AP1 doesn't really rev to 9k)?
Which bodywork to you prefer?
What about those wider AP2 wheels?
How about that louder AP2 horn?
Whatever you do, watch out for the FUGLY carpet center console in the earlier models.
Would you prefer to not burn oil (get AP2)?
Does 1MPG highway difference bother you?
Have you compared Spa Yellow and Rio Yellow Pearl? Do it.
Do you want a faster car, or a car that revs to 8700 (the AP1 doesn't really rev to 9k)?
Which bodywork to you prefer?
What about those wider AP2 wheels?
How about that louder AP2 horn?
Whatever you do, watch out for the FUGLY carpet center console in the earlier models.
Would you prefer to not burn oil (get AP2)?
Does 1MPG highway difference bother you?
Have you compared Spa Yellow and Rio Yellow Pearl? Do it.
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Originally Posted by Artric,Feb 22 2009, 09:19 PM
I say:
Do you want a faster car, or a car that revs to 8700 (the AP1 doesn't really rev to 9k)?
Which bodywork to you prefer?
What about those wider AP2 wheels?
How about that louder AP2 horn?
Whatever you do, watch out for the FUGLY carpet center console in the earlier models.
Would you prefer to not burn oil (get AP2)?
Does 1MPG highway difference bother you?
Have you compared Spa Yellow and Rio Yellow Pearl? Do it.
Do you want a faster car, or a car that revs to 8700 (the AP1 doesn't really rev to 9k)?
Which bodywork to you prefer?
What about those wider AP2 wheels?
How about that louder AP2 horn?
Whatever you do, watch out for the FUGLY carpet center console in the earlier models.
Would you prefer to not burn oil (get AP2)?
Does 1MPG highway difference bother you?
Have you compared Spa Yellow and Rio Yellow Pearl? Do it.
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From: SF Bay Area
Originally Posted by Mocha,Feb 22 2009, 11:03 AM
What I rly wanted to ask was, which model responds better to mods/is safer to SC. I've heard of s2ks having problems with rods snapping under boost.
Originally Posted by Artric
I say:
Do you want a faster car, or a car that revs to 8700 (the AP1 doesn't really rev to 9k)?
Which bodywork to you prefer?
What about those wider AP2 wheels?
How about that louder AP2 horn?
Whatever you do, watch out for the FUGLY carpet center console in the earlier models.
Would you prefer to not burn oil (get AP2)?
Does 1MPG highway difference bother you?
Have you compared Spa Yellow and Rio Yellow Pearl? Do it.
Do you want a faster car, or a car that revs to 8700 (the AP1 doesn't really rev to 9k)?
Which bodywork to you prefer?
What about those wider AP2 wheels?
How about that louder AP2 horn?
Whatever you do, watch out for the FUGLY carpet center console in the earlier models.
Would you prefer to not burn oil (get AP2)?
Does 1MPG highway difference bother you?
Have you compared Spa Yellow and Rio Yellow Pearl? Do it.
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Originally Posted by Artric,Feb 22 2009, 09:14 PM
Less stiffer rear roll bar in AP2 (but can be remedied for $110), stiffer springs up front, softer in the rear.
j/k man thnx for the input. Keep your car in the garage btw, wouldnt want anything unfortunate to happen to it ; D
One last question for now.
Wanted to get this verified before I go on thinkin what i'm thinkin, the ap1 has a longer final drive gear, and a higher top speed right? If so, how have the ap1 tranny to ap2 motor swaps been holdin up? Perty blunt question, but plz answer if ya can.
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Originally Posted by macdaddies911,Feb 22 2009, 10:12 PM
you are obviously retarded... i don't care which one you buy but the points made here are pathetic and you're a tool
And Artric, you might want to check your facts on AP1s...