2008 S2000
08-20-2007, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick Graves,Aug 20 2007, 09:01 PM
Dunno if this is a reeeeeeeeeeeepost, but it's relevant:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...rticleId=122102
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...rticleId=122102
Seats look blummin awful, and I notice that they've fiddled with the dashboard display too (fuel and temp dials).
Love the wheels though!
08-21-2007, 12:42 AM
#14
They're in the current Honda corporate style (see Civic!) & at least there's some air between the spokes. That means less weight than the solid current ones.
Also, I am inherently lazy and I think six spokes are the most I CBA to clean. And mine are powder-coated.
I'm interested what they've done to the spring/damper rates. Again.
Also, I am inherently lazy and I think six spokes are the most I CBA to clean. And mine are powder-coated.
I'm interested what they've done to the spring/damper rates. Again.
08-21-2007, 01:37 AM
#15
The blue colour of the CR really appeals. But I would rather sink an axe in my head than drive an S (or any other car for that matter) with that type, or any other type, of rear spoiler.
IMHO the CR smacks of a cynical product range extension and late product life-cycle marketing ploy.
IMHO the CR smacks of a cynical product range extension and late product life-cycle marketing ploy.
08-21-2007, 02:28 AM
#16
I'd like to think that Honda has finally discovered how Porsche do it.
But I fear you may be right and that at present, Honda has absolutely no idea where to go next. In their shoes, nor would I, given the lazy, cynical state of the car industry today.
But I fear you may be right and that at present, Honda has absolutely no idea where to go next. In their shoes, nor would I, given the lazy, cynical state of the car industry today.
08-21-2007, 03:06 AM
#17
An approach that Mercedes took with the W124 series would be one Honda would do well to follow with the S.
In its latter years of production, the W124 was (and still is I would guess) reputedly the best built Mercedes ever. Aside from all the technological gee-gaws, which Mercedes seem to think their customers want on new cars, the 124 had it all. It was honed over its considerable production life into a truly great car.
The W124's styling was spot-on from day one - being a styling evolution of one of the best looking cars of all time, the 190E.
A subtle approach to improve the build, fittings and the addition of practical touches is the way for Honda to go with the S. Heated mirrors were one such sensible step they took. Nothing to see but a valuable addition for any winter driver.
The use of more aluminium to save weight, continued suspension improvements, improved interior storage, adjustable steering wheel etc.
And IMHO the car doesn't need more power - just keep it up to date with the ever tightening environmental constraints so we can continue to have fun.
In its latter years of production, the W124 was (and still is I would guess) reputedly the best built Mercedes ever. Aside from all the technological gee-gaws, which Mercedes seem to think their customers want on new cars, the 124 had it all. It was honed over its considerable production life into a truly great car.
The W124's styling was spot-on from day one - being a styling evolution of one of the best looking cars of all time, the 190E.
A subtle approach to improve the build, fittings and the addition of practical touches is the way for Honda to go with the S. Heated mirrors were one such sensible step they took. Nothing to see but a valuable addition for any winter driver.
The use of more aluminium to save weight, continued suspension improvements, improved interior storage, adjustable steering wheel etc.
And IMHO the car doesn't need more power - just keep it up to date with the ever tightening environmental constraints so we can continue to have fun.
Hideous things.
