If you were to trade in your S2000.... - Page 2

jagg · 11-19-2007, 02:08 PM

I'm under the impression that the big fwd iron (like an ancient Cord, Philiam ) used a type of double-carden-joint at each of the front axle shafts. Basically a Constant Velocity Joint, but not bathed in heavy grease, and without roller bearings.

In cadillac / oldsmobile , you do see cv joints with the 325-4L and the TH425 transaxles in the 1970's, but even those shafts look extremely heavy duty compared to what your typical front wheel drive car looks like nowadays.

Regards,
jagg

gomarlins3 · 11-19-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by s2000isu

1996 Dodge Viper RT/10 13.2 quarter mile
I would have beaten this viper as tested by a sport car mag.
With a 2 flat 60 foot I would have tied this viper also tested by a mag 2001 Dodge Viper GTS ACR 12.6 quarter

Track and weather conditions make a BIG difference. Then again, I wasn't thinking about a 1/4 drag race, I was thinking about a tad bit longer race.

philiam · 11-19-2007, 07:05 PM

The Cord was a heckuva car. It had the Wilson pre selector gear shift mounted on the column. Pick a gear and when you are ready to shift, just tap the clutch.

If you find yourself near Auburn, Indiana, The Auburn, Cord, Dusenberg museum is a worthwhile stop. IMHO, I think the coffin nose Cord is one of the prettiest cars of all time.

gomarlins3 · 11-19-2007, 07:59 PM

It's funny how we have three different conversations going on in this thread.

philiam · 11-19-2007, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by gomarlins3

It's funny how we have three different conversations going on in this thread.

When replying to a previous post you think yours is next in line, but someone posts in the meantime. Just call it multi tasking.

jagg · 11-20-2007, 02:01 PM

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The Cord was a heckuva car. It had the Wilson pre selector gear shift mounted on the column. Pick a gear and when you are ready to shift, just tap the clutch.

I'd love to take the helm of an Auburn Speedster........just to say I did it.
I was cruising around in a 53 Chrysler a few weeks back with a fluid drive setup in it. (not a big stretch from the Wilson pre-selector) With the old Chrysler, you only have to use the clutch to change direction.

I'm multitasking.......
jagg

philiam · 11-20-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jagg

I'd love to take the helm of an Auburn Speedster........just to say I did it.
I was cruising around in a 53 Chrysler a few weeks back with a fluid drive setup in it. (not a big stretch from the Wilson pre-selector) With the old Chrysler, you only have to use the clutch to change direction.

I'm multitasking.......
jagg

The Wilson was electric and was more or less a toggle switch with an H gate. I remember the old fluid drive. The most exotic car I have driven was a 1924 Rolls Royce Phaeton. The car was huge, the brakes were barely. There was no synchrmesh and it had a leather cone clutch. A collector asked me to drive it to the railroad station to be shipped. Didn't matter if you used the clutch or not and if the signal changed I just put my foot down and prayed no was was coming through! I read complaints about the stewie gearbox. You havn't lived untill you have driven a crash box, which the original Porshces had by the way. And they were overpriced at $3,900.

jagg · 11-21-2007, 08:12 PM

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The most exotic car I have driven was a 1924 Rolls Royce Phaeton. The car was huge, the brakes were barely. There was no synchrmesh and it had a leather cone clutch.

Oldest one I've ever driven is a '29 Model A..Great shape and in it's original configuration. Was more fun to ride in the rumble seat. For a youngin' like me, it was a scary driver. Bad brakes....What brakes?

Rarest one.....A Packard Hawk ('56 or 58, my minds failing) .....very few of those around. Very much like the Studebaker Hawks, and made at the end of Packard's run in this world.

Very Best Regards,
Jagg

Java Junky · 11-21-2007, 08:20 PM

You guys start playin' shot-for-shot it gets mighty interestin'. Only complaint I got is that it appears that it's over. Good readin'.
Thanks.

philiam · 11-22-2007, 12:50 AM

Not to worry Java, one good thing about gettin older is the memories that things trigger.

When going to high school I delivered car parts after school in a model A pickup truck. Sounded like the main bearings were on vacation, but it kept on ticking.

I'm posting a few pics of my most unusual ride.

Java Junky · 11-22-2007, 05:17 AM

Aw, man! Who's your pal Phil? Huh? Who's your absolute best pal (Okay . . . aside from Mr. Daniels) Take me for a ride?

philiam · 11-22-2007, 04:58 PM

My youngest brother is with American Honda. He's got the connections. Interesting experience, like being in a boat only higher. Better than getting high.

jagg · 11-23-2007, 04:20 PM

Great pics Philiam, I'm afraid I'm unable to top that at the present time........but rest assured I'm always working on it.

If you were in high school, using a Model A.......well, I feel like a total kid. Sir, I bow to your experience and wisdom.

I'm off to see if Mommy's done cutting the crust off my peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Very Best Regards,
Jagg

philiam · 11-23-2007, 04:46 PM

I want to make it perfectly clear...it was a used model A. My first car was a 35 ford coupe with no 2nd gear, painted black with a brush. Worked after school and weekends in a gas station @ 50 cents an hour to buy it for $150.

I have had a lot of experience. Wisdom?

That's another thing.

jagg · 11-23-2007, 05:17 PM

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I have had a lot of experience. Wisdom?

That's another thing.

No worries Philiam,
from what I've seen of this world, one always follows the other, unless you're a hooker or a politician.

jagg

CherryPopper · 01-18-2008, 09:12 AM

NSX or Golf r32

aladdin20110 · 01-18-2008, 09:18 AM

trade it for a black s2

i love this car

aladdin20110 · 01-18-2008, 09:20 AM

..or the NSX (black) hell i wud keep the s2 and buy an nsx..

IMAGINE OWNING BOTH OF THE BEST CARS EVER BUILT BY HONDA.. .........*EYES CLOSED*

Neil · 01-18-2008, 11:27 AM

1974 E-Type Jaguar V12 convertble. Wire wheels ,6 Stromberg Carbs, any colour except British Racing Green ( too unlucky)
Porche Boxter " S " 2008

cbrguy7 · 01-18-2008, 11:36 AM

the new gt-r isnt in the "range" lol, but I would trade my street bike,my s,my kidney,and my left eye to get one..

aladdin20110 · 01-18-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cbrguy7

the new gt-r isnt in the "range" lol, but I would trade my street bike,my s,my kidney,and my left eye to get one..

i wud do everything u just said minus the eye.. you need both to judge distance, u might total the gt-r.. lol

gomarlins3 · 01-19-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by aladdin20110

..or the NSX (black) hell i wud keep the s2 and buy an nsx..

IMAGINE OWNING BOTH OF THE BEST CARS EVER BUILT BY HONDA.. .........*EYES CLOSED*

I can go one better. Imagine owning all THREE of the vehicles built in the same factory: S2000, NSX and.................... the Insight!! I am an NSX away. Notice two of the three are not built any longer?!?! What does that say about our S?

what100 · 01-19-2008, 05:26 PM

It would be a 93 Mazda RX-7.

devilsniper · 01-20-2008, 12:53 PM

hey go u say 2 outta 3 are not being built anymore? the nsx is due out around 2010! and the insight is being replaced as the crx with a cr-z. I cant wait for the nsx to come out i saw a few sneak peeks and she looks great.

K23Turbo · 04-06-2008, 06:41 PM

Integra GSR or Type R, RSX-S, TSX, or NSX.

dezignpro04 · 04-14-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by gomarlins3

I can go one better. Imagine owning all THREE of the vehicles built in the same factory: S2000, NSX and.................... the Insight!! I am an NSX away. Notice two of the three are not built any longer?!?! What does that say about our S?

How about the S2000, Honda Fit & NSX!? I have two of those... LOL

The only care I would ever get is either Elenor (Gone in 60 Seconds) or a NSX. Definately Elenor FIRST!!!

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Originally Posted by K23Turbo

Integra GSR or Type R, RSX-S, TSX, or NSX.

When I think of an Integra, for some reason I picture a 16 yr old kid with a coffee can for an exhaust! RSX's are overrated IMO. TSX is nice as a second car, definately not to replace Stewie! And I will agree with you on the NSX!!

11-19-2007, 07:59 PM	#44 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,226	It's funny how we have three different conversations going on in this thread. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

11-21-2007, 08:20 PM	#49 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	You guys start playin' shot-for-shot it gets mighty interestin'. Only complaint I got is that it appears that it's over. Good readin'. Thanks. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

11-22-2007, 05:17 AM	#51 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	Aw, man! Who's your pal Phil? Huh? Who's your absolute best pal (Okay . . . aside from Mr. Daniels) Take me for a ride? __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

11-22-2007, 04:58 PM	#52 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,118	My youngest brother is with American Honda. He's got the connections. Interesting experience, like being in a boat only higher. Better than getting high. __________________

11-23-2007, 04:46 PM	#54 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,118	I want to make it perfectly clear...it was a used model A. My first car was a 35 ford coupe with no 2nd gear, painted black with a brush. Worked after school and weekends in a gas station @ 50 cents an hour to buy it for $150. I have had a lot of experience. Wisdom? That's another thing. __________________

11-19-2007, 02:08 PM	#41 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,162	I'm under the impression that the big fwd iron (like an ancient Cord, Philiam ) used a type of double-carden-joint at each of the front axle shafts. Basically a Constant Velocity Joint, but not bathed in heavy grease, and without roller bearings. In cadillac / oldsmobile , you do see cv joints with the 325-4L and the TH425 transaxles in the 1970's, but even those shafts look extremely heavy duty compared to what your typical front wheel drive car looks like nowadays. Regards, jagg

11-23-2007, 04:20 PM	#53 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,162	Great pics Philiam, I'm afraid I'm unable to top that at the present time........but rest assured I'm always working on it. If you were in high school, using a Model A.......well, I feel like a total kid. Sir, I bow to your experience and wisdom. I'm off to see if Mommy's done cutting the crust off my peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Very Best Regards, Jagg

01-18-2008, 09:12 AM	#56 (permalink)
CherryPopper Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Monterey Bay, CA Posts: 43	NSX or Golf r32

01-18-2008, 09:18 AM	#57 (permalink)
aladdin20110 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 321	i wud trade it for a black s2 i love this car

01-18-2008, 09:20 AM	#58 (permalink)
aladdin20110 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 321	..or the NSX (black) hell i wud keep the s2 and buy an nsx.. IMAGINE OWNING BOTH OF THE BEST CARS EVER BUILT BY HONDA.. .........EYES CLOSED

01-18-2008, 11:27 AM	#59 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 678	1974 E-Type Jaguar V12 convertble. Wire wheels ,6 Stromberg Carbs, any colour except British Racing Green ( too unlucky) Porche Boxter " S " 2008

01-18-2008, 11:36 AM	#60 (permalink)
cbrguy7 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Pheonix,Az Posts: 259	the new gt-r isnt in the "range" lol, but I would trade my street bike,my s,my kidney,and my left eye to get one.. __________________ 無限

01-19-2008, 05:26 PM	#63 (permalink)
what100 ????? Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3	It would be a 93 Mazda RX-7. __________________ Shawn- 03 S2000 Silver

01-20-2008, 12:53 PM	#64 (permalink)
devilsniper Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ft lewis WA Posts: 14	hey go u say 2 outta 3 are not being built anymore? the nsx is due out around 2010! and the insight is being replaced as the crx with a cr-z. I cant wait for the nsx to come out i saw a few sneak peeks and she looks great.

04-06-2008, 06:41 PM	#65 (permalink)
K23Turbo Laguna Blue Pearl Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Two One Five Posts: 8	Integra GSR or Type R, RSX-S, TSX, or NSX.