I hate to be the worry wart of the website but I have to ask: Is the S2000 safe?

Aside from the fact that it is so small you will likely be crushed in any serious collision with a large vehicle, the rollbars behind the seat are so small I'm afraid they may be ineffective.

I'm just over 6' 1" and the top of my head is higher than the rollbars. The Audi TT has enormous bars, the Boxster and Z3 both have larger bars that actually elongate when the car flips.

Any responses?

 

There are quiet a few board members that can attest to the strength of this vehicle in an accident. Personally, I believe this to be a safer car than any of the others you've listed esp. the Boxster and the Z3. The S2000 chassis is very stiff. Check out the Consumer Reports articles on these cars for a magazine comparison.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by jerrypeterson
[B]There are quiet a few board members that can attest to the strength of this vehicle in an accident.

 

With exception there of course.

Many of the track savvy owners have incorporated higher bars in the rear of their car. Just a thought.

If you are really sneaky, use a different seat/rail combo and drop your sitting position a good 3". The stock roll hoops would be over your head for sure then. There was a picture of an accident floating around the board of a S2000 that fell into a gulley upside down. The roll hoops didn't give an inch, and much of the cars weight was sitting on them. It sure made me a believer. I'm not saying its impossible to exceede the capabilities of the bars, but that is quite a testament. Then there is story after story of guys who've somehow flipped at high speeds (I mean high too) and walked away.

The roll hoops have been removed from my car three or so times, and the metal is +/- 2" steel and fairly thick walls to boot. If the issue is getting your head below the roofline, I would consider the modified seats first.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by jerrypeterson
[B]With exception there of course.

Many of the track savvy owners have incorporated higher bars in the rear of their car.

 

My guess is that once you are in a position where your car is upside down that you have some issues no matter what car you are in.

 

Thanks. I'm sure you'll be the first thing I think of as my wheels start to point towards the sky: "Dave said this wasn't a good idea"

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ajjra
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ajjra
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Thanks.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by s2kskibum
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DUCK!!!!