Hello there. It's been noted many times that the suspension is slightly different for the '02s; they stand noticebly higher and handle a bit differntly.

So say I just wanted to add springs and not an entire coilover kit...will this cause problems with my shocks, assuming they're different than the other model years? All aftermarket springs that I know of were availbable for the S2000s before '02.

And I don't want to get coilovers mainly because of price, but also, I've been hearing from a lot people that they tend to clunk a lot. Has anyone experieced loud clunking from coilovers before?

Thanks.

 

I don't think there is a difference between 01 and 02 suspension

 

There is definitely a difference in sway bars and reportedly in springs and shocks. Trading out springs without knowledge of the rate differences is taking a risk.. but then many owners trust the spring vendor to make that decision for them so the risk may not be any greater with an '02.

On my car I insist on knowing what I am removing and what I am installing.

 

Really? Ohh, my bad. I probably missed that on the list of changes then. I just thought the major ones were "refined" the engine, tweeters, and glass window.

 

actually is "refined" the gearbox...

I had always feel the slightly different of suspension setup between my 00 and 02, I think 02 do have firmer set up of shocks and springs than the S2000 before.