More minor changes noticed on the '02 S2000
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From: El Cajon
Thicker rubber gasket on trunk lid, compared to 01. Seems to seal more tightly and completely. Small change, but noticeable when closing the trunk...also chrome internal rings around tail lamps.
Silver/Black 02 #1418
Ducati MH900e <evoluzione> 02
Silver/Black 02 #1418
Ducati MH900e <evoluzione> 02
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From: Atlanta
Bob, you may be right. Maybe some owners had a problem with water intrusion into the trunk. On second thought, if the problem wasn't posted here there must not be one. My guess is that it's a different supplier using a slightly different material. Your right in that the trunk requires a bit more effort to close.
I'll have to admit that compared to the '01, the '02 drives MUCH smoother.
I'll have to admit that compared to the '01, the '02 drives MUCH smoother.
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I just compared my '02 to a friend's '01 last night. Yes, the AC comes on and cannot be turned off in either defrost mode. I personally don't like the idea of putting extra strain on the engine running the A/C compressor when the engine is butt-cold.
Bits and pieces of the interior are have a different finish and as everyone prob. knows, the '02 gets a new radio/tweeter(which has more bass and more tweet), a console cover and the glass rear window. Keep in mind that the glass window is a lot smaller. If you're under ~5'6" and want to look over your right shoulder you'll see nothing but sky.
The change that almost escaped notice? The '02 "H" badges, front and rear, are about 175% of the size of the '01. More reason to take 'em off.
Bits and pieces of the interior are have a different finish and as everyone prob. knows, the '02 gets a new radio/tweeter(which has more bass and more tweet), a console cover and the glass rear window. Keep in mind that the glass window is a lot smaller. If you're under ~5'6" and want to look over your right shoulder you'll see nothing but sky.
The change that almost escaped notice? The '02 "H" badges, front and rear, are about 175% of the size of the '01. More reason to take 'em off.
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From: southern
Originally posted by gbaker
I have never liked the idea of automatic A/C with the defrost.
Its like Honda assuming you are too stupid to know that adding A/C with heat drys the air more quickly.
I prefer that the A/C function be only operator.
Another case of the manufacturers asserting that they know better than you!!!
I have never liked the idea of automatic A/C with the defrost.
Its like Honda assuming you are too stupid to know that adding A/C with heat drys the air more quickly.
I prefer that the A/C function be only operator.
Another case of the manufacturers asserting that they know better than you!!!
My Mazda (Ford) truck behaves this way and I always figured it was for the benefit of the (mostly) ignorant Americans buying those things. I was always glad my Honda products didn't do that.
I'm a little disillusioned now....
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Ricosuave, I'm pretty sure the MY2000 has the same style spacing on the tachometer that you're talking about. What is different about the tach is the white line that connects all the numbers together
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Originally posted by Swurvydel
i believe his point is that it cannot be turned off in the MY2002 once it is set to defrost where as in the MY 2000-2001 you could turn it off
i believe his point is that it cannot be turned off in the MY2002 once it is set to defrost where as in the MY 2000-2001 you could turn it off