Which Year S2K is the best and why?
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The TPMS system in the 08/09s is a pain if you're modifying the car. I actually plan on removing the bulb in mine, because I have no plans on getting new sensors and programming them.
I bought an 08 strictly for the red interior.
I bought an 08 strictly for the red interior.
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Originally Posted by Seven11' timestamp='1373263740' post='22652322
TPMS sensors systems are more trouble then they are worth.
Now some Audis and BMWs use ABS systems to check for a deflating tire, without the need to install individual sensors in each of the wheels.
Now some Audis and BMWs use ABS systems to check for a deflating tire, without the need to install individual sensors in each of the wheels.
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Originally Posted by El Borracho Chino' timestamp='1372706406' post='22641440
[quote name='Saki GT' timestamp='1372686519' post='22640572']
04-05 are the best. All the upgrades prior to DBW.
04-05 are the best. All the upgrades prior to DBW.
With the torque of the AP2, driving an AP1 will feel like the gas pedal is broken.
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Only those who don't know better think that
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Originally Posted by Saki GT' timestamp='1372686519' post='22640572
04-05 are the best. All the upgrades prior to DBW.
- No 9k
AND
- No FlashPro
Stock AP2 powerband is abysmally narrow. You have to up the redline and/drop the engagement point via tuning to avoid dropping out of vtec on the 1-2 shift with anything short of a powershift.
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Not really, they're both ~14-second at ~100mph. Quick search yielded:
http://media.caranddriver.com/files/...st-results.pdf
http://media.caranddriver.com/files/...eme-sports.pdf
14.1 @ 99 for the '03, 14.0 @ 100 for the '04, well within margin of repeatability.
National autoX results never showed an AP2 advantage, either, up until the CR.
http://media.caranddriver.com/files/...st-results.pdf
http://media.caranddriver.com/files/...eme-sports.pdf
14.1 @ 99 for the '03, 14.0 @ 100 for the '04, well within margin of repeatability.
National autoX results never showed an AP2 advantage, either, up until the CR.
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Originally Posted by Saki GT' timestamp='1373552974' post='22660088
Yet 04-05s are faster than all AP1s - go figure.
and i was going to mention the Best Motoring where they compare AP1 vs AP2. what a great video too.
Look on youtube for "Best motoring International" - Japanese guys who are AMAZING drivers and drive a lot of cars, including the S2000 on track. They do a test - an AP1 Vs AP2, and the AP2 laps the track faster. Period.It also looks more modern and in my eyes looks better.Here in the UK we got the AP2 with the AP1 engine though - best of both worlds
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The best one is the one you make. Choose what you want engine and suspension -wise, then add whatever you like from all the years.
For me, ideally:
Ap1 F20C2 engine, CR suspension, glass window soft top, AP2 bumpers, AP1 haedlights and tailights. I have to get the glass soft top and cr suspension and I'm done
For me, ideally:
Ap1 F20C2 engine, CR suspension, glass window soft top, AP2 bumpers, AP1 haedlights and tailights. I have to get the glass soft top and cr suspension and I'm done