S2000 Steering Feel
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Not trying to start the mx5 vs s2000 debate which I am sure has been beat to death and is not a fair comparison in general. However speaking strictly of steering feel..I just came from a 99 mazda mx5 and the steering feel on it was, in my opinion, superior and something I already miss. It was not enough to sway me away from deciding on the S though.
Either way, I'm very happy with my s2000 and wouldn't trade it but I do wish the steering was not so heavy. If I could combine the steering feel of the mx5 with everything else on the s2000 that would be great.
Either way, I'm very happy with my s2000 and wouldn't trade it but I do wish the steering was not so heavy. If I could combine the steering feel of the mx5 with everything else on the s2000 that would be great.
Aren't you happy that now you aren't driving a Barbie car? I drove an MX-5 and sure, it handled brilliantly but look at it...it's nowhere near as good looking as an S2000, sounds worse and has a less exciting engine.
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Originally Posted by s2ka' timestamp='1326226952' post='21303865
(Just as a general rule, you shouldn't post that your front wheel drive Accord with a huge weight bias up front, heavier chassis weight, higher CG and less horsepower goes around any corner faster than an S2000.) 
I didn't buy the S for its acceleration! 
(I have to stick up for my Accord, I've had her for a lot longer and she gets jealous that I almost exclusively drive the S in the summer.)
...Anyway, enjoy both cars, learn more about your S2000 and get it properly set up and you'll experience corner speeds far higher than the Accord.
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Has anybody ever seen this write-up? It looks interesting, but I don't personally know enough about electronics to tamper with my car, yet.
http://autospeed.com/A_111532/cms/article.html
-Connor
http://autospeed.com/A_111532/cms/article.html
-Connor
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Originally Posted by gocats7' timestamp='1325717614' post='21286297
Not trying to start the mx5 vs s2000 debate which I am sure has been beat to death and is not a fair comparison in general. However speaking strictly of steering feel..I just came from a 99 mazda mx5 and the steering feel on it was, in my opinion, superior and something I already miss. It was not enough to sway me away from deciding on the S though.
Either way, I'm very happy with my s2000 and wouldn't trade it but I do wish the steering was not so heavy. If I could combine the steering feel of the mx5 with everything else on the s2000 that would be great.
Either way, I'm very happy with my s2000 and wouldn't trade it but I do wish the steering was not so heavy. If I could combine the steering feel of the mx5 with everything else on the s2000 that would be great.
Aren't you happy that now you aren't driving a Barbie car? I drove an MX-5 and sure, it handled brilliantly but look at it...it's nowhere near as good looking as an S2000, sounds worse and has a less exciting engine.
There's a guy I work with who rocks a black 1st gen turbo MX-5 with an enormous FMIC, full roll cage, etc. IMO it looks a lot more bad ass than my S when I park next to him.
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The steering in my S2000 is great, I don't know what you guys are taking about. The only one that's better was my old 2006 Lotus Elise. The manual rack was almost telepathic. My S has just as good of steering as any Porsche I've driven (which is everything from 993 to Carrera GT). The only issue I have with it is that it gets too light when you go fast (over about 145mph), but I think that's more aerodynamics. My car is stock, with exception to minor brake upgrades.
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My 86 CRX Si (manual rack) sets the standard for feedback in my personal experience.
The S steering works fine (input, response, etc.) but it will never have the feedback of a manual rack IMO, especially in a lighter car.
The S steering works fine (input, response, etc.) but it will never have the feedback of a manual rack IMO, especially in a lighter car.
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Originally Posted by CKit' timestamp='1325046386' post='21267464
Porsche and Lotus steering wheel feedback is far superior. I don't know if it's all the bushings and the geometry, but I also feel more of the road and chassis through the seat and pedals than my hands in this car.
The steering in my S2000 is great, I don't know what you guys are taking about. The only one that's better was my old 2006 Lotus Elise. The manual rack was almost telepathic. My S has just as good of steering as any Porsche I've driven (which is everything from 993 to Carrera GT). The only issue I have with it is that it gets too light when you go fast (over about 145mph), but I think that's more aerodynamics. My car is stock, with exception to minor brake upgrades.
Yes, I'm sure the steering in the S matches that of the Carrera GT.
ROFL
