In my next life, I'll probably DD my S2000. Unfortunately, the winters here cause massive corrosion and ruin anything nice

 

Here is one of the threads on NVH or noise, vibration, harshness that I did on my S. Photobucket killed all my pictures, I may have to go back and enter them directly now.

Driving on the interstate abeam a big rig is a noisy proposition. A 2 lane twisty is another animal all together. I have been pretty happy over the years with my project. My wife and I can have a normal non-shouting discussion and the sound system sounds much better and at lower volume. I did upgrade the head unit with a 45 w Sony that I can stream on. I was planning on replacing the stock speakers but the combination of sound deadening (especially in the doors) combined with the increased power of the new HU made me content with the stock speakers!



https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-ta...sults-1085903/

 

Tires play a big part in the noise level as well but not sure I would give up grip or handling for a slightly quieter ride. Not sure where you are located either but there are things like the quality of roads that you can't really control or the weather that may make the S2000 an even less pleasant daily driver. Its a super fun car and one that can be daily driven pretty easily but you are going to be making sacrifices in other areas. The best thing is to do test drive a few and note things like tires, model year, miles etc. If you don't like noise would you never put the top down?

 

The S2000 was purpose built to be a sports car. A play car in other words, not a daily driver. Little if any attention was placed in the design regarding noise insulation. Yeah, they have AC and a heater. That's about it for creature comforts.

"Tires play a big part in the noise level as well." Well said and important. Like most of us here I bought my 2006 car used with aftermarket tires. Highly regarded extreme performance summer tires that had deafening (OK, highly unpleasant) tread noise on the road and banged every expansion joint. Slick handling, of course, but too loud for me. Bought new, quieter, tires. Tread noise seems to come with performance. BTW tire life on these cars is dismal if driven in the spirit intended.

Minus the tread noise there is still all the rattles, squeaks, and wind noise contained in any convertible car. The thin layer of fabric between your ears and the outside world had no noise reduction. If it bothers you on the test drive it will become unbearable after a couple of weeks. I daily drove three different roadsters back when I was much younger. Call me a slow learner. One of those lessons probably best self learned but you've been warned.

Also note finding a good S2000, while still possible, is getting more expensive all the time as unbuggered cars are retaining their value. Another 2015 Mustang will probably be less expensive and far more suited as an only car. And be 10 years younger. 2015 Mustang GT (V8) and a 2005 S2000 in good condition are advertised in the mid $20's.

-- Chuck

 

Please do not DD the S2000, it'll make you hate the car.

Drive it like it was intended to, and for damn sure it wasn't meant to be a daily driver.

 

I disagree. Why not both?

I've been daily driving it for almost 8+ years now, as well as autocross. Enjoy the car as you wish, but you can definitely survive by DD'ing it (and you might even enjoy it, traffic permitting).

 

it is what it is.

 

Shit, eh. Thats deep.

What if its something else?

 

I have used mine as a daily for over a decade and my other car, a Mk7 Golf GTI, I never consider driving unless I have more than one passenger.

 

Ok... have you tried picking up bumpers, wheels/tires for your S2000 in your S2000.

Or have you tried picking up someone from the airport who have been on an overseas trip for an extended period of time, and hence, multiple pieces of luggage?

Have you tried tetris'ing your track equipment/tools to a track weekend, and add in luggage for the weekend if the track is far away?