UTH changes on the 06 S2000
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true... i guess they haven't changed the soul. i do wish i had the option of a 9.3k rev in a 2004/5 though... i test drove a 2004 and that thing was easy to handle and quite stable compared to my twitchy little 2001. poor salesman was freaking his beans as i was hanging the tail out...
still, i kept tapping the rev limiter, i'm sure unconsiously expecting another 1,000 rpm. all in all, there are things i love about the early models and things i love about the late. (i'd love the airbag feature on mine...) still - traction control and drive by wire... sigh. *shrug* i dunno.
i'll just keep driving mine to work everyday and smiling there and back.
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Originally Posted by Slows2k,Nov 26 2005, 05:49 AM
My test drive was about 3 miles, with only a few corners. Handling was the same as the 04-05 cars.The trans in the car I drive shifted smooth, even cold. Some of the 04's are pretty crunchy cold.
I will say the DBW was pretty seamless, with no delay to rev match on a downshift. (I can't say the same about the DBW on the 6 speed TL)
The 2.2L seems just as good as the previous models. I wouldn't hesitate buying a 06. I will say it the nicest stock S2k that has been built so far.
I didn't check the weight difference between the previous model, but it wouldn't surprise me if it was the same weight, or a bit lighter due to the removed components from the earlier cars.
I will say the DBW was pretty seamless, with no delay to rev match on a downshift. (I can't say the same about the DBW on the 6 speed TL)
The 2.2L seems just as good as the previous models. I wouldn't hesitate buying a 06. I will say it the nicest stock S2k that has been built so far.
I didn't check the weight difference between the previous model, but it wouldn't surprise me if it was the same weight, or a bit lighter due to the removed components from the earlier cars.
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From: So Cali
Originally Posted by PJK3,Dec 6 2005, 06:47 PM
thanks for the info Chris!
i am a bit disappointed that our little roadster is losing it's previously hyper concept.
i am a bit disappointed that our little roadster is losing it's previously hyper concept.
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Originally Posted by ThumperMK,Nov 29 2005, 03:45 PM
Other changes I noticed over '05:
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSAR) with Traction Control
Including 4 Integrated Roll Bar Speakers
Exterior Temperature Indicator
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSAR) with Traction Control
Including 4 Integrated Roll Bar Speakers
Exterior Temperature Indicator
That's it, I'm going to purchase an '06 this very day. God knows I can't live without an Exterior Temperature Indicator.
What's next, a DVD player?
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Originally Posted by Slows2k,Nov 25 2005, 04:34 PM
00-05 passenger seats will not function with the system. The weight sensor is built into the seat rails.
On the new seats!
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I am reminded of the words of a writer for a car mag when writing about the evolution of a sports car (as directed by the manufacturer) as being somewhat like what happens to a bar of soap in the shower. Gradually, its shape, character, and very being gets lost --- he said. What was he writing about? The evolution of the original Datsun 240Z, to the 260Z to the 280Z, and so on. Why can't a car maker produce a true sports car, and then not dick around with it?
Thanks,
Richard
Thanks,
Richard
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why?
well, the more i thought about it... simply because the hard core sports car fans generally buy in early. then, the manufacturer is left with a gradually declining market. so, you broaden the appeal of the car to keep sales up. it really is quite logical once you put it into a sales perspective.
just look at how Mazda originally released the RX-7 w/ the R1 and R2 options, which were phased out after a couple years.
*shrug*
i saw and sat in (didn't push for a drive) an '06. lots of little differences... not all bad, not all good. again, i do wish they would have put the airbag defeat/sensor in from the start however. also, the new '06 wheels are
well, the more i thought about it... simply because the hard core sports car fans generally buy in early. then, the manufacturer is left with a gradually declining market. so, you broaden the appeal of the car to keep sales up. it really is quite logical once you put it into a sales perspective.
just look at how Mazda originally released the RX-7 w/ the R1 and R2 options, which were phased out after a couple years.
*shrug*
i saw and sat in (didn't push for a drive) an '06. lots of little differences... not all bad, not all good. again, i do wish they would have put the airbag defeat/sensor in from the start however. also, the new '06 wheels are
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From: Midlothian
Originally Posted by S2KenC,Nov 29 2005, 03:52 PM
The horsepower technically isn't really down by 3. The SAE calculation of horsepower has changed and thus a lower reading numerically. If the same calculation was done on the 00-05 models, it will also read 237 hp.
