S2000 Forums - View Single Post - Just got a black 03 S2000, and need tips.

estern · 11-27-2004, 07:29 PM

Congrats!
I hope you have a level head. That car is more powerful than you think. Respect it and it will reward you. The steering is razor sharp and the rear end will come around with power oversteer. If you feel the rear end coming around back off the gas, but DO NOT hit the brake! The rear will straighten out.

Below 6000 rpms you're ok. The car makes its power in the high revs. Watch your downshifts. The 6 speed trans is the jewel of the auto industry but people have been known to shift from 6th to 3rd. The revs go through the roof. Be especially careful in the rain or when the road is wet. Smooth is fast.

Be Smart, Have Fun!

11-27-2004, 07:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
estern Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6	Congrats! I hope you have a level head. That car is more powerful than you think. Respect it and it will reward you. The steering is razor sharp and the rear end will come around with power oversteer. If you feel the rear end coming around back off the gas, but DO NOT hit the brake! The rear will straighten out. Below 6000 rpms you're ok. The car makes its power in the high revs. Watch your downshifts. The 6 speed trans is the jewel of the auto industry but people have been known to shift from 6th to 3rd. The revs go through the roof. Be especially careful in the rain or when the road is wet. Smooth is fast. Be Smart, Have Fun!