Yeah what herry200 askrf

 

 

My door is closed all the time. The door when open, actually hits my knee and its pretty annoying.

 

The 00 cars had no clock, I'd bet some of the designers didn't even want a stereo in the car. The door hides it from view and makes the interior look more purposeful... sports car.

 

Really a backup plan for those guys who think the S2000 gets them women..

the slot behind the door can hold a neat stack of greenbacks

 

this is actually a good guess, as the Honda del sol has a radio door as well. My guess would be a little bit of extra security for weather when the top is down and MAYBE one thief

 

It's there to hide the most horrendous radio ever put in a car.

 

It's there to display the infamous S2000 5-dot logo... Twice!

 

my guess is that it allows you to put whatever you wish behind it. everyone will think you have that stock civic radio and leave it alone.

 

I always thought it was for theft protection. A convertible is much more vulnerable than a tin roof car. To me its Honda's version of the removable faceplate.

Back in the day stereo theft was a real problem. You never knew when you got back to your car if the radio would still be there. A nice, new Alpine stereo head would cost like near $1k, and we're talkin' 90's dollars.

But by the time the S came out, that problem was on the decline, for several reasons. Not to mention there really was never any market for used Honda stereos (though maybe they were thinking about expensive aftermarket radios we might install.)

Now if they would have put the same thought and effort into protecting our seats...