Definitive S2000 CR Thread
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From: Big Box suburb, IL
Originally Posted by Silverf16,Apr 3 2007, 03:10 PM
Don't be a fool. Wait 6 months and any markup will be gone. If the deamand is as hot as some of us think it is, Honda will build more. There is no supply issue at the Honda plant. It aint' a Ferrari.
The S800 coupe, Zanardi edition NSX, CRX Si, and ITR were all limited lifespan cars. Hell, I'm sure Honda could sell more ITRs now given the demand vs current supply.....doesn't mean they'll make them.
Something about building only 200-500 "proper" CR's would re-kindle an interest in the S2000 for the MY2008 to help sell 5000-7000 of the non-'proper' CR's.
Smart move by AHM.
Now if some of the lightness comes from adding aluminum subframes, control arms, and doors, I sure hope they all make it to Honda parts list so that non-CR's can have an option to add them.
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Originally Posted by Kremlin,Apr 3 2007, 12:44 PM
BC, do you know if the CR suspension is also made by Showa?
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[QUOTE=gripstyle1,Apr 3 2007, 12:23 PM] Still, I wonder. Mugen has come up a lot in the discussions of the new CR. Maybe providing some new aero design or techno goodies? We all know that M-Tech (Mugen Motorsports) is closely associated with Honda motor co, so I wonder if this Mugen Pure Sport Concept shown at the
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Originally Posted by onejdmap1,Apr 3 2007, 05:52 PM
anyone from here actually going to the show?
if so... pls post pix and known specs asap.
im sure plenty will appreciate....
if so... pls post pix and known specs asap.
im sure plenty will appreciate....
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Originally Posted by onejdmap1,Apr 3 2007, 01:52 PM
anyone from here actually going to the show?
if so... pls post pix and known specs asap.
im sure plenty will appreciate....
if so... pls post pix and known specs asap.
im sure plenty will appreciate....
me man, you guys better do something OVERNIGHT if necessary to wow me!Oscar
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[QUOTE=oscar_driver,Apr 3 2007, 05:04 PM] Well. tomorrow and the 5th is just for the press and whoever works there, i'm sure we'll have a bunch of websites with their hands on the factory official images + shots @ location, HONDA please do not
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Originally Posted by Dezoris,Apr 3 2007, 12:43 PM
Will the reduced weight be enough to make up for a lack of HP? I don't see 100-150lbs making a huge difference on this car.
Also if they are going for more down force the benefits of weight reduction will be lost at higher speeds anyway.
This model seems to be an attempt at giving the tuner community a better building base. I'd also like to know the % of the people interested in this car who would actually track the car vs. making it a show piece.
Also if they are going for more down force the benefits of weight reduction will be lost at higher speeds anyway.
This model seems to be an attempt at giving the tuner community a better building base. I'd also like to know the % of the people interested in this car who would actually track the car vs. making it a show piece.
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From: Orlando
Originally Posted by Dark_Sub_Rosa,Apr 3 2007, 02:44 PM
100-150 lbs not make a difference???? The S is a light weight car for what it is, you take out 150 lbs and you will notice, especially since the car is low on torque to begin with.