Let's Design The S3200
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From: Bellevue, WA
I am not a master prognosticator. With that out of the way, i feel that if there were any drivetrain modifications for this car, it would be a change in head design. We may see i-VTEC on our S2000's in 2004, probably good for 10 ponies with a few other factory modifications. I really doubt Honda is going to bore or stroke our blocks, and a block swap seems would be even more unlikely. These cars are selling too well to warrant radical changes in the formula. DO expect our cars to get heavier as the line matures.
Don't expect any large bumps in s2000 horsepower in the near future. Unless the Miata gets a top to bottom redesign, complete with a 160-180bhp drivetrain and STANDARD six-speed manual transmission, and or Toyota slaps a factory Turbo on the MR2.
Don't expect any large bumps in s2000 horsepower in the near future. Unless the Miata gets a top to bottom redesign, complete with a 160-180bhp drivetrain and STANDARD six-speed manual transmission, and or Toyota slaps a factory Turbo on the MR2.
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From: Gardena
I can picture a 6spd sequential transmission being included in a future S2000.
I'm saying a 2.2l 4 cyl i-vtec S2000 with 280hp and a 6spd sequential transmission with various shift programs (like the new sequential box coming out from BMW for the new M3).
Aside from that, I'd like to see a type R model with the same parts above plus a carbon fiber hood with a small scoop in the front for a ram air to the intake, a fixed hard top with gutted doors and an integrated full roll cage with a 300 lb weight reduction, seats that have more lateral support with holes allowing a 4pt harness, forged aluminum suspension components, brake ducts and pads/fluid that can handle a race track.
Oh...and throw in a nice visible clock...but not just any clock, one with a lap timer.
Also wouldnt mind seeing those custom built recaro race buckets that were fitted to the owners size (offered in the NSX-Rs and also the S-Zero if my memory is correct).
I'm on my way to building my own prototype 2003 S2000, I've got the brake ducts produced, better brakes that can handle track conditions, and working on the roll bar clearance issue now. Only about $50,000 away from the 280hp, sequential transmission, forged aluminum suspension, fixed hard top and weight reduction...Donations would be appreciated.
I'm saying a 2.2l 4 cyl i-vtec S2000 with 280hp and a 6spd sequential transmission with various shift programs (like the new sequential box coming out from BMW for the new M3).
Aside from that, I'd like to see a type R model with the same parts above plus a carbon fiber hood with a small scoop in the front for a ram air to the intake, a fixed hard top with gutted doors and an integrated full roll cage with a 300 lb weight reduction, seats that have more lateral support with holes allowing a 4pt harness, forged aluminum suspension components, brake ducts and pads/fluid that can handle a race track.
Oh...and throw in a nice visible clock...but not just any clock, one with a lap timer.
Also wouldnt mind seeing those custom built recaro race buckets that were fitted to the owners size (offered in the NSX-Rs and also the S-Zero if my memory is correct).
I'm on my way to building my own prototype 2003 S2000, I've got the brake ducts produced, better brakes that can handle track conditions, and working on the roll bar clearance issue now. Only about $50,000 away from the 280hp, sequential transmission, forged aluminum suspension, fixed hard top and weight reduction...Donations would be appreciated.
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From: Laurel
Don't know what Freud would say but yea, I guess after my Z28, I'd like a little (lot) more torque 
Originally posted by ultimate lurker
Do I detect a little freudian slip (more torque x2) or was that deliberate Jim :-)
UL
Do I detect a little freudian slip (more torque x2) or was that deliberate Jim :-)
UL
