RIP Honda Kills the S2000 - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

york weir · 01-07-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

The Type-S is DOHC with V-Tec right? They tend to love the upper revs more. My Fit has 2 stage iV-Tec and that doesn't kick in the first stage until 4k or so. I know my friends civic hatchback with a B16 loves revving to 9k.

That's right. Near 4700 rpm it kicks in and makes a difference. I like using the paddle shifters on the steering wheel as well but they don't really make a difference.

It's a 14 second car in the quarter I'm told. Magazines claim 14.2 whereas owners who have run it claim 14.8. I live about 3 miles from the new zmax dragway in Concord, NC so I hope to run it there if they ever have a test and tune night.

I don't know how accurate it is but my dynolicious software on my iPhone said I did a 0-60 run in 6.33 seconds which seems to coincide with a 14 second run.

SHines-IT · 01-07-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by york weir

That's right. Near 4700 rpm it kicks in and makes a difference. I like using the paddle shifters on the steering wheel as well but they don't really make a difference.

It's a 14 second car in the quarter I'm told. Magazines claim 14.2 whereas owners who have run it claim 14.8. I live about 3 miles from the new zmax dragway in Concord, NC so I hope to run it there if they ever have a test and tune night.

I don't know how accurate it is but my dynolicious software on my iPhone said I did a 0-60 run in 6.33 seconds which seems to coincide with a 14 second run.

I love Paddle Shifters!!! I hate the 4-Speed Auto in my TL, it shifts when I don't want it to...

SellmeyourDVD · 01-07-2009, 04:48 PM

ahhh yes, one less car on the road that sounds like a weed whacker

Someone at autozone is smashing their head into the wall saying "NOOOOO! What will i do with these 10ft aluminum wings and fart cans now!!!"

SHines-IT · 01-07-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SellmeyourDVD

ahhh yes, one less car on the road that sounds like a weed whacker

Someone at autozone is smashing their head into the wall saying "NOOOOO! What will i do with these 10ft aluminum wings and fart cans now!!!"

I hate the guy who put the dam Exhaust and Cold Air Intake on my car... I wish it was stock, stock TL's are nice. Maybe some nicer wheels and tint would be all I do. Also, better sound system.

mikejet · 01-07-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SHines-IT

I hate the guy who put the dam Exhaust and Cold Air Intake on my car... I wish it was stock, stock TL's are nice. Maybe some nicer wheels and tint would be all I do. Also, better sound system.

Never go cold air. Always short ram or even a simple drop in! As for exhaust, all you need to do is bypass the CAT and put a silencer on to not attract attention.

Kraftwerks and Comptech both make superchargers for your car. The Comptech one can actually be installed by Acura without any change to your warranty.

SHines-IT · 01-07-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

Never go cold air. Always short ram or even a simple drop in! As for exhaust, all you need to do is bypass the CAT and put a silencer on to not attract attention.

Kraftwerks and Comptech both make superchargers for your car. The Comptech one can actually be installed by Acura without any change to your warranty.

I have a 1997 Acura TL 3.2L. I was thinking if I go in the military under the don't ask, don't tell act (lol). I may get me a new Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab Diesel 4x4, for an everyday work vehicle. Then keep my Acura as a toy and fixing up, I really like the shape of it. But I have a hard time finding parts, but I am always fixing what the other guy messed up...

york weir · 01-07-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

Never go cold air. Always short ram or even a simple drop in! As for exhaust, all you need to do is bypass the CAT and put a silencer on to not attract attention.

Kraftwerks and Comptech both make superchargers for your car. The Comptech one can actually be installed by Acura without any change to your warranty.

Why are you against cold air intakes? I had a 95 z28 and the cold air intake would make more power to the rear wheels than a simple drop in.

Nerdkiller likes BD · 01-07-2009, 05:30 PM

Just found out about this now, damn, it is a sad day indeed. Top Gear's most satisfying car for like, 2 or 3 years now and it just got axed. And I can't believe that the new NSX has also been put to the scrapheap, even if the new one was gonna have an engine at the front. Well, theres always the good ol' Mazda MX5. It just does what its supposed to do. Small, light and a tight handler, but damn. I; gonna miss the S2000.

xtop · 01-07-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by york weir

Why are you against cold air intakes? I had a 95 z28 and the cold air intake would make more power to the rear wheels than a simple drop in.

too much rain in cali i assume?

Jim L · 01-07-2009, 06:32 PM

S2000 - gone
NSX - scrapped
Formula 1 participation - axed

I don't know if this is just cost-cutting or a disturbing trend.

A lot of the beneficial technologies (VTEC, suspension, steering, etc.) that was put in more mundane cars came from Honda's formula 1 and performance cars.

They had some other very fun and popular models that are gone:

Prelude
Integra
CRX

so sad.

Septimus Prime · 01-07-2009, 06:35 PM

Integra is still around as RSX.

EDIT: Actually, my bad. They discontinued those for TSX (Euro-spec Accord).

xtop · 01-07-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Septimus Prime

Integra is still around as RSX.

EDIT: Actually, my bad. They discontinued those for TSX (Euro-spec Accord).

tsx didnt replace the rsx

SHines-IT · 01-07-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by xtop

tsx didnt replace the rsx

Nope, I think the TSX has been around and sold a few years before the RSX was dropped.

mikejet · 01-07-2009, 07:51 PM

The RSX(RIP) was a great car and my cousin drives one that has all the JDM badging. Integra with JDM red H badges FTW!

I miss the CRX. Awesome car with a B16 that hauled.

There was an excellet episode of Pinks where a Toyota Cressida that was turbo charged killed TWO mustangs. Both stangs ended up over heating after runs. The Cressida won 2 runs against the first stang and then 1 against the second before the cars broke down.

I love forced induction but wish there was a way to also maintain power in the lower bands. Kind of why I'm more for superchargers since it's a steady distribution.

Of couse you can always put ITB's! Seen some very fast Civics with D15 3 stage V-Tec that had custom made ITB's off of a motorcycle.

I can't wait for that lube shop to send me a check to fix my old car!

SHines-IT · 01-07-2009, 07:55 PM

Hey, you said they made a SuperCharger for my car, do you have a link. I could not find one for my 1997 Acura TL 3.2L, could be a nice extra boost. If I went into the Army, nice play toy, lol.

tommyboy81 · 01-07-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

The RSX(RIP) was a great car and my cousin drives one that has all the JDM badging. Integra with JDM red H badges FTW!

I miss the CRX. Awesome car with a B16 that hauled.

There was an excellet episode of Pinks where a Toyota Cressida that was turbo charged killed TWO mustangs. Both stangs ended up over heating after runs. The Cressida won 2 runs against the first stang and then 1 against the second before the cars broke down.

I love forced induction but wish there was a way to also maintain power in the lower bands. Kind of why I'm more for superchargers since it's a steady distribution.

Of couse you can always put ITB's! Seen some very fast Civics with D15 3 stage V-Tec that had custom made ITB's off of a motorcycle.

I can't wait for that lube shop to send me a check to fix my old car!

Yeah, I was on there site the other week looking for an RSX but they didn't have them.

When did they stop?

mikejet · 01-07-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SHines-IT

Hey, you said they made a SuperCharger for my car, do you have a link. I could not find one for my 1997 Acura TL 3.2L, could be a nice extra boost. If I went into the Army, nice play toy, lol.

My bad, only available for 2003 and up. Would be nice on your car too seeing it gives a 60-65HP boost.

BStecke · 01-08-2009, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tommyboy81

Yeah, I was on there site the other week looking for an RSX but they didn't have them.

When did they stop?

I think 2006 was the last year for the RSX. As the RSX somewhat replaced the Prelude, the new Civic SI replaced the RSX.

xtop · 01-08-2009, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

I think 2006 was the last year for the RSX. As the RSX somewhat replaced the Prelude, the new Civic SI replaced the RSX.

the teg was around when the lude was, so not really. but yes..the si replaced the rsx

honestly..i think they could bring the rsx back, turbo it..call it day

SHines-IT · 01-08-2009, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by xtop

the teg was around when the lude was, so not really. but yes..the si replaced the rsx

honestly..i think they could bring the rsx back, turbo it..call it day

Hell yes, but I hate these High Performance FWD cars... The worse one I drove was an 2008 Chevy Impala SS...

01-07-2009, 06:32 PM	#70
Jim L Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2006 Location:Myrtle Beach, SC Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:20	Is this a trend with Honda? S2000 - gone NSX - scrapped Formula 1 participation - axed I don't know if this is just cost-cutting or a disturbing trend. A lot of the beneficial technologies (VTEC, suspension, steering, etc.) that was put in more mundane cars came from Honda's formula 1 and performance cars. They had some other very fun and popular models that are gone: Prelude Integra CRX so sad.

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01-07-2009, 04:48 PM	#63
SellmeyourDVD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:125 Trading Score:11	ahhh yes, one less car on the road that sounds like a weed whacker Someone at autozone is smashing their head into the wall saying "NOOOOO! What will i do with these 10ft aluminum wings and fart cans now!!!"

01-07-2009, 05:30 PM	#68
Nerdkiller likes BD Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Wrestling in Ireland. PSNetwork: Nerdkiller316PSN Nerds beaten up: Loads 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:881 Trading Score:1	Just found out about this now, damn, it is a sad day indeed. Top Gear's most satisfying car for like, 2 or 3 years now and it just got axed. And I can't believe that the new NSX has also been put to the scrapheap, even if the new one was gonna have an engine at the front. Well, theres always the good ol' Mazda MX5. It just does what its supposed to do. Small, light and a tight handler, but damn. I; gonna miss the S2000.

01-07-2009, 06:35 PM	#71
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01-07-2009, 07:51 PM	#74
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	The RSX(RIP) was a great car and my cousin drives one that has all the JDM badging. Integra with JDM red H badges FTW! I miss the CRX. Awesome car with a B16 that hauled. There was an excellet episode of Pinks where a Toyota Cressida that was turbo charged killed TWO mustangs. Both stangs ended up over heating after runs. The Cressida won 2 runs against the first stang and then 1 against the second before the cars broke down. I love forced induction but wish there was a way to also maintain power in the lower bands. Kind of why I'm more for superchargers since it's a steady distribution. Of couse you can always put ITB's! Seen some very fast Civics with D15 3 stage V-Tec that had custom made ITB's off of a motorcycle. I can't wait for that lube shop to send me a check to fix my old car!

01-07-2009, 07:55 PM	#75
SHines-IT Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Eustis, FL Blu-ray collection:19 Trading Score:3	Hey, you said they made a SuperCharger for my car, do you have a link. I could not find one for my 1997 Acura TL 3.2L, could be a nice extra boost. If I went into the Army, nice play toy, lol.

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