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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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AP1- i believe the 2003 models have upgraded banjo bolts right? if not these you need to worry about. Also they are not very forgiving in a money shift aka over rev.

AP2- some believe they had a stronger rear and better transmission. 8k rev limit, but if you're going to turbo, you can bump that up to 8.5k and bump the vtec curve down to 5 to 5.5k and it'll be fine since you should be using another ECU.

Might consider a better rear end with a turbo kit. Puddymod maybe.

All in all, can't really go wrong with either model.

2003 model is what i think is best in the AP1 segment.
2004-05 model is what i think is best in the AP2 segment.
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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Where are the pics?
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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i like the F22 because i DD my car, like these other guys said, theres more usable power in the low end for the ap2 thats why it works well for me. thats just my preference, i really dont think theres a "better" one between the two.

i'm surprised this hasnt turned into ap1 v ap2 thread. also i would have to agree with previous posts that this wouldnt last long if a woman didnt post the topic
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ace123,Jun 21 2008, 08:09 AM
Notice the date of the OP above, Jun 23 2007... since the red X's come from a bmw forum, so I'm expecting a Z4 to be in the pictures, not an AP1/2.
I actually really hate the Z4 when I'm ready I will be buying and S2k I'm just not sure when that will be.
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by s2kobsession,Jun 21 2008, 04:50 AM
I would get an ap2 because it's newer

if you have never driven a RWD sports car without traction control, go for the 06+.

BTW, there is a Toronto area S2K meet that is going to be 30+ s2k's I bet. It's july 12th at Speedstar in Markham. I suggest you go, you can test drive my ap2 if I see you there
I would love to come out to this when, where and what time is it?
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 05:58 AM
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I like AP1 better, but for you I suggest you simply get the best-condition car you can afford.
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