Considering my first S2000
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Originally Posted by charliec225,Feb 16 2010, 11:30 AM
How is the car designed around the rev range? I understand the AP1 makes more power than the AP2 (after the F22C1 has hit the 8200rpm cutout 
) but doesn't the AP2 make more power at every point before that? It seems like as long as the gearing is appropriate for the power band, the engine should be perfectly appropriate for the car.
I'm not trying to start an AP1 vs AP2 conversation, I'm just wondering why you think the vehicle dynamics are better with 1000 rpms more available engine speed?
) but doesn't the AP2 make more power at every point before that? It seems like as long as the gearing is appropriate for the power band, the engine should be perfectly appropriate for the car.I'm not trying to start an AP1 vs AP2 conversation, I'm just wondering why you think the vehicle dynamics are better with 1000 rpms more available engine speed?
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Originally Posted by dammitjim,Feb 16 2010, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Woodson,Feb 16 2010, 08:37 AM
This makes no sense. How is an '03 better than an '02? Sure it's one year newer (but still old), but that logic disappears in your next statement.
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Originally Posted by charliec225,Feb 16 2010, 01:30 PM
How is the car designed around the rev range? I understand the AP1 makes more power than the AP2 (after the F22C1 has hit the 8200rpm cutout ) but doesn't the AP2 make more power at every point before that? It seems like as long as the gearing is appropriate for the power band, the engine should be perfectly appropriate for the car.
I'm not trying to start an AP1 vs AP2 conversation, I'm just wondering why you think the vehicle dynamics are better with 1000 rpms more available engine speed?
) but doesn't the AP2 make more power at every point before that? It seems like as long as the gearing is appropriate for the power band, the engine should be perfectly appropriate for the car.I'm not trying to start an AP1 vs AP2 conversation, I'm just wondering why you think the vehicle dynamics are better with 1000 rpms more available engine speed?
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Originally Posted by charliec225,Feb 16 2010, 02:14 PM
Nothing personal, but I've been through the FAQ's a few times before and don't remember seeing anything about how the S2000 was designed around a 9000rpm engine speed. Maybe I missed it?
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Originally Posted by Woodson,Feb 16 2010, 08:37 AM
This makes no sense. How is an '03 better than an '02? Sure it's one year newer (but still old), but that logic disappears in your next statement.
(some of the later production '02s have this as well, but shopping for an '03 leaves no question about it)
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I thot I absolutely had to have a GPW AP2 2006 or newer so was out searching hard, high and low and found one for $21,000 with jes 9k miles on it in new condition but then I also found a model year 2000 AP1 in silverstone with 57K miles and that's the one that I bought.
What changed my mind ?
It was in mint-fabulous condition and just looked beautiful and had $1,700 worth of tasteful mods already installed including 17" SSR wheels, puddymod mount with NRG engine torque damper, Tein Springs, Cusco Strut bar and lower tie bar, K&N FIPK intake, Greddy TCi exhaust, Rays Lugs, and every factory option that was available. That plus the fact that every service record and detail accompanied the car in a folder clinched. . .not to mention the price on it was $10k less than the 2006. Super great car for a great price !
End story ? Even when you think you gotta have a certain year S2K it really doesn't matter becasue Any S2000 is the RIGHT S2000 ! !
What changed my mind ?
It was in mint-fabulous condition and just looked beautiful and had $1,700 worth of tasteful mods already installed including 17" SSR wheels, puddymod mount with NRG engine torque damper, Tein Springs, Cusco Strut bar and lower tie bar, K&N FIPK intake, Greddy TCi exhaust, Rays Lugs, and every factory option that was available. That plus the fact that every service record and detail accompanied the car in a folder clinched. . .not to mention the price on it was $10k less than the 2006. Super great car for a great price !
End story ? Even when you think you gotta have a certain year S2K it really doesn't matter becasue Any S2000 is the RIGHT S2000 ! !
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Originally Posted by Saki GT,Feb 17 2010, 07:21 AM
Some people focus on a meaningless number. Others know that Honda moved the power band down about 1k rpm in the F22C, so there's no need to rev to 9k. Is it better to rev to 9 and have no power before 6k, or better to have the power sooner with a lower redline? People that focus on the redline generally have no idea of the reasons why it is what it is on both engines.
