First drive in an S2000 - slightly disappointing..
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Originally Posted by Saki GT' date='Jan 31 2009, 01:32 PM
I wouldn't say "safety reasons" - the AP2 makes more power below VTEC so you don't feel the changeover as much.
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One thing I don't understand is where the misconception of mileage being inversely proportional to RPMs comes from. People always tell me "LULZ, IF U SHIFT @ RLY LOW RPMz U WILL GET MEGA MILEAGE!111" Ok. That's not true. Modern engines will compensate for whatever brilliant things you do to overcome the inertia of the car.
Anyone who's even remotely perceptive has realized this fact. I wouldn't have any qualms cruising at 4,000 RPM in an S2000, since when you think about it proportionally to the redline, it's okay. My TDI cruises @ ~3,000 RPM at 80 mph, but it redlines at 4,750... Neither car is being strained.
Anyone who's even remotely perceptive has realized this fact. I wouldn't have any qualms cruising at 4,000 RPM in an S2000, since when you think about it proportionally to the redline, it's okay. My TDI cruises @ ~3,000 RPM at 80 mph, but it redlines at 4,750... Neither car is being strained.
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Dude, get a GTO or a Corvette since you didnt mention anything about handling. They dont look bad either.
You're also going to have to work real hard to get the S to go as fast as you want it to (Rev matching , heel toe, double clutch). So yeah, GTO or Vette FTW if it's a nice and easy step and go that you want.
You're also going to have to work real hard to get the S to go as fast as you want it to (Rev matching , heel toe, double clutch). So yeah, GTO or Vette FTW if it's a nice and easy step and go that you want.
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Originally Posted by Diego1107' date='Jan 31 2009, 08:02 PM
Dude, get a GTO or a Corvette since you didnt mention anything about handling. They dont look bad either.
You're also going to have to work real hard to get the S to go as fast as you want it to (Rev matching , heel toe, double clutch). So yeah, GTO or Vette FTW if it's a nice and easy step and go that you want.
You're also going to have to work real hard to get the S to go as fast as you want it to (Rev matching , heel toe, double clutch). So yeah, GTO or Vette FTW if it's a nice and easy step and go that you want.
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One question and it's an Important one
was VSA on? Traction Control makes it kinda dull, but hey it's useful. But it's one biggest factor of cars like s2k on test drive, I alwasy turn it off when I try it. the car feel alot better
was VSA on? Traction Control makes it kinda dull, but hey it's useful. But it's one biggest factor of cars like s2k on test drive, I alwasy turn it off when I try it. the car feel alot better