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From: Genk
No traction control, no problem 
Pay attention in the rain though, if you do a too agressive launch you might go tail first (also going 1st to 2nd) but after a while you will feel when it wants to start doing funny things.
So don't go straight to the limits, but get a feel for the car first then there should be no problem.
Pay attention in the rain though, if you do a too agressive launch you might go tail first (also going 1st to 2nd)
but after a while you will feel when it wants to start doing funny things.So don't go straight to the limits, but get a feel for the car first then there should be no problem.
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From: Mish-she-gan
Don't worry about it. You will be a much better driver once you learn to use your head instead of traction control to safe your ass. Build up your skill level with this car slowly and enjoy the learning curve. And listen to the advice already given on this thread.
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From: West Henrietta UPSTATE NY
Congrats on your test-drive. Now you can see why those of us who own the car are so very into them. 
If you get an S the first thing you should do is have the dealer do a 4-wheel alignment on it and make them give you the print out from the alignment machine. Because of the transportation from Japan to here, most of the cars do not have good settings when you pick them up, and DARN few dealers will actually do this work as part of their new car prep. My car was nasty when I first got it. I had the settings modified and the car handles so much better.
I have to agree with others. If you are driving extremely aggressively on the streets you need to enroll in a driving school. Believe me, this will help in so many ways it is hard to explain.
If you get an S the first thing you should do is have the dealer do a 4-wheel alignment on it and make them give you the print out from the alignment machine. Because of the transportation from Japan to here, most of the cars do not have good settings when you pick them up, and DARN few dealers will actually do this work as part of their new car prep. My car was nasty when I first got it. I had the settings modified and the car handles so much better.
I have to agree with others. If you are driving extremely aggressively on the streets you need to enroll in a driving school. Believe me, this will help in so many ways it is hard to explain.
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From: Alpharetta, GA (ATL)
It takes a while to get used to, but you will learn to be a better driver from the experience. I don't miss it at all now. Also, I feel as if I am actually driving the car. It's a great feeling. This car is definately a "purist" car in every since of the word
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From: Menlo Park
The S2000 is an amazing car. If you want to see it full potential, take it to the track. Do not test the car out on the road. It will only get you in an accident. You will never be able to push the car like you can on the track. You will never know what an S2000 can do no matter how aggressive you are on the road.
I drive my S2000 conservatively. I speed of course but I save the handling and grip tests for the track.
Just my 2 cents.
I drive my S2000 conservatively. I speed of course but I save the handling and grip tests for the track.
Just my 2 cents.
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From: Small Town
Originally posted by baxdatass
If you are that aggressive, I would but behind you some serious wheel time behind your new S2000 and slowly learn it's limits before you push it. I like pushing my cars to the limit too but the S2000 is the kind of car that rewards very skilled drivers with unbelievable levels of performance, but can also bite you in the A*S if you aren't carefull. Conclusion: Buy one, jus't give it it's proper respects. Good Luck on your decision!
If you are that aggressive, I would but behind you some serious wheel time behind your new S2000 and slowly learn it's limits before you push it. I like pushing my cars to the limit too but the S2000 is the kind of car that rewards very skilled drivers with unbelievable levels of performance, but can also bite you in the A*S if you aren't carefull. Conclusion: Buy one, jus't give it it's proper respects. Good Luck on your decision!
How do you quantify what it means to be an agressive driver on the road? For sake of example, on a dry road with good visibility (you can see the complete curve and know that no one is coming from the opposite direction) and a constant radius dead flat curve (that is with the normal crown) posted with a recommended 35 mph limit what would be your top speed in this curve assuming that you could enter the curve from the outside lane (that is on the left side of the road entering a right hander), hit the exact apex and track out without adjusting the wheel?
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From: Annapolis
Originally posted by littleton
I am quoting baxdatass and totally agree, but have a question for everyone:
How do you quantify what it means to be an agressive driver on the road? For sake of example, on a dry road with good visibility (you can see the complete curve and know that no one is coming from the opposite direction) and a constant radius dead flat curve (that is with the normal crown) posted with a recommended 35 mph limit what would be your top speed in this curve assuming that you could enter the curve from the outside lane (that is on the left side of the road entering a right hander), hit the exact apex and track out without adjusting the wheel?
I am quoting baxdatass and totally agree, but have a question for everyone:
How do you quantify what it means to be an agressive driver on the road? For sake of example, on a dry road with good visibility (you can see the complete curve and know that no one is coming from the opposite direction) and a constant radius dead flat curve (that is with the normal crown) posted with a recommended 35 mph limit what would be your top speed in this curve assuming that you could enter the curve from the outside lane (that is on the left side of the road entering a right hander), hit the exact apex and track out without adjusting the wheel?
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From: Dana Point, CA
Originally posted by baxdatass
If you are that aggressive, I would but behind you some serious wheel time behind your new S2000 and slowly learn it's limits before you push it. I like pushing my cars to the limit too but the S2000 is the kind of car that rewards very skilled drivers with unbelievable levels of performance, but can also bite you in the A*S if you aren't carefull. Conclusion: Buy one, jus't give it it's proper respects. Good Luck on your decision!
If you are that aggressive, I would but behind you some serious wheel time behind your new S2000 and slowly learn it's limits before you push it. I like pushing my cars to the limit too but the S2000 is the kind of car that rewards very skilled drivers with unbelievable levels of performance, but can also bite you in the A*S if you aren't carefull. Conclusion: Buy one, jus't give it it's proper respects. Good Luck on your decision!
If you're driving hard enough to need traction control on public roads, you're a jackass. Pure and simple. You share the road with all of us and we don't accept the risk of your not knowing how to handle your car.
I wholeheartedly encourage owners to enjoy their cars and push the lmiits. However, I do so with the caveat that it should be done where it was meant to be done.. the track and nowhere else.
I hate to be old man grouchy pants but someone has to do it.
Having said all of that, and now that I'm off my soap box, I hope you buy an S and learn to enjoy it for the fine handling and superbly balanced car that it is. Just do that off the public roads.