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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 04:29 AM
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Last night I got to drive 52 reg s2000. It was so different to mine what changes did they do from 51 to 52 reg?

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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 04:32 AM
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They made it gay.
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 04:33 AM
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What was different?

I've driven a mates '51 plate and theres not a huge difference between his and my MY04.
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 04:49 AM
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As they get newer they get more stable, and the vtec crossover is "smoothed out". They also made em look a little better.
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 04:55 AM
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Well it felt Girly. The Clutch was really light. the Vtec was small push with little sound change. The Steering was really light and seems the rack was faster then mine. The gear box felt light. They guy drove mine said the same thing.
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by wang_uk,Jul 28 2006, 01:55 PM
Well it felt Girly. The Clutch was really light. the Vtec was small push with little sound change. The Steering was really light and seems the rack was faster then mine. The gear box felt light. They guy drove mine said the same thing.
I found all of the same things when I drove an 04 demo car a few months ago, really didnt like it.
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 05:11 AM
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Ha! This old chestnut! I love a good debate...

Owners of older Ss always say the newer ones are "softer and more girly", but could one of you early car owners explain to me why
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by matthehat17,Jul 28 2006, 05:11 AM
but could one of you early car owners explain to me why – when the Hot Version boys did a straight comparison between two yellow Ss, one 2001, one 2004 – the 04 car was quicker round a short Japanes circuit (not Tsukuba) by about a second a lap (which is quite a lot)?
All that really concludes is one the day one honda car was quicker than another.

Engine power outputs can vary by as much as 3-5% and this is considered to be acceptable.

I've never driven another S2000 so can't comment further
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 05:26 AM
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Well I cant shoot you down due to the one example. They might be a better car but it's a sports car. I like the raw feel to my car then the new models and and is all soft and gentle. My turn to get shot at lol.
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 05:28 AM
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I also prefer my y reg to my 53! much more fun to drive
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