So, drove an AP2 for the first time
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From what I remember, in addition to banjo bolts, Honda reprogrammed the ECU for MY 02-03, and dynos from the time showed a slight hp bump because of that - might be lost to history now but I recall a press release about it from back in the day. Back in the day here people were all about swapping 00-01 ECUs for 02-03 ECUs - something about the mapping being better for responsiveness and power - 5-10 hp, evidenced by slightly better dynos.
Also, Honda claimed to have "improved" the transmission in one of the press releases. Plus all the cosmetic stuff.
#22
Honda tweaked the car almost every year in minor ways - I think a lot of this gets overlooked because of the bigger changes.
From what I remember, in addition to banjo bolts, Honda reprogrammed the ECU for MY 02-03, and dynos from the time showed a slight hp bump because of that - might be lost to history now but I recall a press release about it from back in the day. Back in the day here people were all about swapping 00-01 ECUs for 02-03 ECUs - something about the mapping being better for responsiveness and power - 5-10 hp, evidenced by slightly better dynos.
Also, Honda claimed to have "improved" the transmission in one of the press releases. Plus all the cosmetic stuff.
From what I remember, in addition to banjo bolts, Honda reprogrammed the ECU for MY 02-03, and dynos from the time showed a slight hp bump because of that - might be lost to history now but I recall a press release about it from back in the day. Back in the day here people were all about swapping 00-01 ECUs for 02-03 ECUs - something about the mapping being better for responsiveness and power - 5-10 hp, evidenced by slightly better dynos.
Also, Honda claimed to have "improved" the transmission in one of the press releases. Plus all the cosmetic stuff.
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Sorry i went ghost on the thread. Haven't been back home in ages to get online.
ssbfgc - did 05 really not have DBW?? I could swear i didn't see a cable.
Birdybog - It was nice to test it out, honestly. The thing appeared to be a garage queen from the 15 minute walk around i did on it.
toztigger - Probably could have used a tune up, alignment, and valve adjustment. For as long as it may have been sitting: something could have been off.
MrFunk - Oh man, i couldn't remember the tires after this long. I do remember the tread to be really good still. Maybe old tires?
I'd be rather fearful of test driving used AP1's. Being as they are a bit more affordable nowadays, i'd question a lot.
s2000Junky - lol boat anchor flywheel huh? I do enjoy spirited driving, honestly. Rev matching and heel toe shifting felt loads easier with my car. I had to see what difference there would be there.
unclebobby - "The AP2 is a better car, the AP1 is a better S2000" I kind of like that.
Saki GT - That is a good reminder on the 00-01 guys swapping to 02+ ecu to lean out the fuel delivery (with added benifits, of course). I completely forgot about that!
Now, I don't mean to not quote anything here... Wasn't sure if i wanted to learn how to do it while getting frustrated.
Thank you for all the responses, folks!
ssbfgc - did 05 really not have DBW?? I could swear i didn't see a cable.
Birdybog - It was nice to test it out, honestly. The thing appeared to be a garage queen from the 15 minute walk around i did on it.
toztigger - Probably could have used a tune up, alignment, and valve adjustment. For as long as it may have been sitting: something could have been off.
MrFunk - Oh man, i couldn't remember the tires after this long. I do remember the tread to be really good still. Maybe old tires?
I'd be rather fearful of test driving used AP1's. Being as they are a bit more affordable nowadays, i'd question a lot.
s2000Junky - lol boat anchor flywheel huh? I do enjoy spirited driving, honestly. Rev matching and heel toe shifting felt loads easier with my car. I had to see what difference there would be there.
unclebobby - "The AP2 is a better car, the AP1 is a better S2000" I kind of like that.
Saki GT - That is a good reminder on the 00-01 guys swapping to 02+ ecu to lean out the fuel delivery (with added benifits, of course). I completely forgot about that!
Now, I don't mean to not quote anything here... Wasn't sure if i wanted to learn how to do it while getting frustrated.
Thank you for all the responses, folks!
#24
Another thing you can do with the AP2 clutch is deleting the CDV (clutch delay valve) or swap the AP2 slave cylinder with an AP1, which is what I did recently. The clutch feels much better, the engagement feels much snappier, there isn't this weird lag anymore. Can't wait to change my flywheel to a lighter one as well.
Last edited by jaor.s2k; 07-16-2018 at 07:55 AM.
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Another thing you can do with the AP2 clutch is deleting the CDV (clutch delay valve) or swap the AP2 slave cylinder with an AP1, which is what I did recently. The clutch feels much better, the engagement feels much snappier, there isn't this weird lag anymore. Can't wait to change my flywheel to a lighter one as well.
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