s2000 is scary.

hajohehe · 01-15-2008, 09:35 PM

I drove my s2000 first time in rain. Wow it is slippery. I spinned out, but thanks to VSA, I was saved. Maybe it is the stock tires or could be my driving. I didn't even give much gas, but yeah it did scare me. I've been driving s2k for about 3 weeks now. I've have driven other rare wheel drive cars, but maybe i was too used to AWD Land Rover.

I am learning limits and potential of this car. I love it

dynasty_four · 01-15-2008, 09:56 PM

yea, i had this car for about 3 weeks before i drove it in the rain, and then had the scariest time of my life. i was flooring it to get around a car and shifted into 4th so i was going like 60+ i wasnt in vtech i dont think. just right before. any ways tho right whebn i shifted into 4th i over reved it cause i still wasnt used to driving it and the back tires spun out on me and i started fish tailing on the on ramp of ga 400 at exit 8 going south. and i fish tailed like 5 times and some how got it straightened out and when i did i was doing like 30 and the car i had passed was way behind me like "oh shiat. I dont want none of that wreck". lol but nothing was damaged,everything is cool no, i kno my limits for the most part i think...im going on two months now of owning it.

Java Junky · 01-15-2008, 10:32 PM

If Stewie wuz a car that anybody could drive, 'wouldn't none'uv us be drawn to it guys.
Stewie requires . . no. Strike that. Stewie demands that you take the time to familiarize yourself with it.
Let me activate the disclaimer ray n' say that this followin' is personal opinion:
If anyone could drive it, I wouldn't wannitt n' would be lookin' for somethin' else that required skill n' attentiveness to drive.
What draws us (okay . . . what draws me) to Stewie is it's cuttin' edge handlin'. Ma Honda didn't get that handlin' by manufacturin' yet another transportation pram. Makin' use of the edge (without plantin' you n' your shiny new ride in the landscape) cannot be accomplished without the aforementioned skill and attentiveness. The attentiveness is a no brainer, but the skill requires familiarization n' practice in large, regularly applied doses.
N' get this: ain't none of it gonna be got on a website.
It's gonna be gained by jumpin' in'a driver'z seat n' goin' out in the dry n' learnin' where your, n' Stewie'z limits are.
It's gonna be gained by goin' out in the rain n' doin' the same thing. Each outin'll get you more experience n' closer to your personal edge.
But to go out thinkin' tha'cher gonna jus' jump innitt n' drive it like you drove some lesser vehicle?
If ya tried that I'd bet that you'd probably think that it's scary.
(Welcome ta the world'a the Driver'z Car guys.You've chosen wisely. Now ya godda follow through.)
Be well,
Java

philiam · 01-15-2008, 10:52 PM

Keep in mind the tires are fairly wide for the size and power to weight of the car. When you get on it, like passing in a hurry, you're going to hydroplane and lose traction. Add to that quick steering that causes you to over correct and you fish tail. A lot of cars would have lost control. Stewie is balanced and was able to drive a little further in to the situation. Slow down, you'll live longer and so will others. I never drive any faster than I feel confident with. Still haven't broken the tail loose yet. But I will eventually.

But I managed to live long enough to learn.

Scooter · 01-15-2008, 11:47 PM

Not fair, I've only been able to drive in rain a couple of times in the last three years... I did have fun growing up where we got snow on the ground once or twice a year and had a blast learning how to skid without taking out the rims on the curb, kind of miss that but now I get to skid on dry land here when I'm in the mood, and to keep in practice to find that edge...

s2k01 · 01-16-2008, 01:06 AM

ive spun out twice due to me turning on a ramp to get off a freeway...Damn it was scary. And fun at the same time..lol

s2000isu · 01-16-2008, 03:23 AM

ive never spun out and I push the car pretty hard. What does that mean? I think haj just meant his tires spun not the entire car rotated but I could be wrong.

gomarlins3 · 01-16-2008, 07:08 PM

You can do what I do........ don't drive it in the rain. Stiletto's wipers have only been on twice in the (almost) six years I have had her. The first time we were in fog so thick that I needed to use them and the other time it started to rain after an autoX. I still have the OEM wiper blades in there. I do carry a spare set in the trunk just in case.

Java Junky · 01-16-2008, 08:12 PM

Ahhhhh-h-h-h-h . . . so the sliver'a ebony quicksilver'z known as "Stiletto".
A piece'a the puzzle that explains grown men standin' out in 20 degrees clad only in their skivvies n' a Santa hat.

s2000isu · 01-16-2008, 08:20 PM

Hey java I think this is only the second or third time from you but I dont get it.

HELL_ON_WHEELS · 01-16-2008, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Java Junky

A piece'a the puzzle that explains men standin' out in 20 degrees clad only in their skivvies n' a Santa hat.

What The?!! LOL Java rocks!!

Seattle2k · 01-17-2008, 12:23 AM

Honestly, Java is the reason I don't frequent this site. I'm sorry to say, but frankly, he's annoying and extremely hard to comprehend.

I'm sure there's a good story behind his use of dilapidated grammar and spelling, but I think he should get over it.

...my 2 cents.

philiam · 01-17-2008, 12:48 AM

Some get it and some don't. Not easy to create an original style. Java's makes you think a little and this group seems a little more intelligent than most. As has been mentioned before, you are not compelled to read every post. Not everyone likes Kerouac or Ferlinghetti, or sushi.

s2000isu · 01-17-2008, 03:25 AM

If hes the reason you dont come here often than you have some issues. By the way noone is holding a gun to your head to stay so ta ta go troll s2ki.

jagg · 01-17-2008, 05:52 AM

Geez, this crap again.....I won't go there...I noticed the thread of a similar nature earlier in the week has disappeared.

But I do have a comment about GM3's post describing what he does with his sliver of ebony quicksilver, A.K.A. Stiletto.

Go Marlins, you're getting downright verbose!! I ain't seen you write so much all at once in a while.....Good Stuff.

Regards,
Jagg

bobby2002s2k. · 01-17-2008, 08:54 AM

Quick light the torches!!!lol.

Java Junky · 01-17-2008, 09:24 AM

No pogue for you bobby. Bad bobby! Bad!

desmo4 · 01-17-2008, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hajohehe

I drove my s2000 first time in rain. Wow it is slippery. I spinned out, but thanks to VSA, I was saved. Maybe it is the stock tires or could be my driving. I didn't even give much gas, but yeah it did scare me. I've been driving s2k for about 3 weeks now. I've have driven other rare wheel drive cars, but maybe i was too used to AWD Land Rover.

I am learning limits and potential of this car. I love it

Smooth is the key to driving the S wet or dry. Learn to match the reves on down shifting and you can do amazing things. Be jerky with the gas, brakes or steering and watch the accident out the front windshield or the rear view mirror.

Jonathan

jagg · 01-17-2008, 10:30 AM

desmo is on the money here guys.......good advice.

and furthermore......

Quote:

Quick light the torches!!!lol.

Quote:

No pogue for you bobby. Bad bobby! Bad!

I'm sorry , I wasn't paying attention.. Was just finishing up my battered copy of " On the Road"........Hi Philliam!!

Regards,
jagg

sonic · 01-17-2008, 11:30 AM

Yeah I'm a little nervous myself today. The drive to work was clear sky's but as soon as got to work it started snowing. So it should be a very interesting drive home.

Shillay · 01-17-2008, 12:02 PM

same thing for me sonic

desmo4 · 01-17-2008, 12:13 PM

I have driven on rt 95 at 70 miles per hour on a frozen road surface. And the LSD was not fuctional due to age. I was vitually floating over the road. I never lifted or made any but the slightest steering inputs. I love this car. It stayed in control for about 3/4 mile until the road was defrosted and I kept going. And this was pre Mugen suspension.

Jonathan

HELL_ON_WHEELS · 01-17-2008, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seattle2k

Honestly, Java is the reason I don't frequent this site. I'm sorry to say, but frankly, he's annoying and extremely hard to comprehend.

I'm sure there's a good story behind his use of dilapidated grammar and spelling, but I think he should get over it.

...my 2 cents.

nobody cares about your 2 cents, Java has be a friend of all the guys on here for along time so if you have a problem kick rocks! No need to be like that and nobody cares and thats my 2 cents

SXY_S2K · 01-17-2008, 12:51 PM

+ .02 Cents more!

jagg · 01-17-2008, 01:14 PM

Good call H.O.W.

I'm in for a nickel.

jagg

bobby2002s2k. · 01-17-2008, 04:02 PM

dime and a nickel to get on the board and then you can start countin dimes. Who knows about some bones? I know Jagg has to?

jagg · 01-17-2008, 04:06 PM

Wait a second!!! Bones are for the guys in the rear.
You've been banned from pogue duty.....
Back up front with you.....gambling man.

regards,
jagg

01-15-2008, 09:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
hajohehe Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 57	s2000 is scary. I drove my s2000 first time in rain. Wow it is slippery. I spinned out, but thanks to VSA, I was saved. Maybe it is the stock tires or could be my driving. I didn't even give much gas, but yeah it did scare me. I've been driving s2k for about 3 weeks now. I've have driven other rare wheel drive cars, but maybe i was too used to AWD Land Rover. I am learning limits and potential of this car. I love it __________________ 94 Toyota Corolla Maroon 02 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Coupe Black 04 Land Rover Freelander White 06 Honda S2000 Silver

01-15-2008, 10:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,207	If Stewie wuz a car that anybody could drive, 'wouldn't none'uv us be drawn to it guys. Stewie requires . . no. Strike that. Stewie demands that you take the time to familiarize yourself with it. Let me activate the disclaimer ray n' say that this followin' is personal opinion: If anyone could drive it, I wouldn't wannitt n' would be lookin' for somethin' else that required skill n' attentiveness to drive. What draws us (okay . . . what draws me) to Stewie is it's cuttin' edge handlin'. Ma Honda didn't get that handlin' by manufacturin' yet another transportation pram. Makin' use of the edge (without plantin' you n' your shiny new ride in the landscape) cannot be accomplished without the aforementioned skill and attentiveness. The attentiveness is a no brainer, but the skill requires familiarization n' practice in large, regularly applied doses. N' get this: ain't none of it gonna be got on a website. It's gonna be gained by jumpin' in'a driver'z seat n' goin' out in the dry n' learnin' where your, n' Stewie'z limits are. It's gonna be gained by goin' out in the rain n' doin' the same thing. Each outin'll get you more experience n' closer to your personal edge. But to go out thinkin' tha'cher gonna jus' jump innitt n' drive it like you drove some lesser vehicle? If ya tried that I'd bet that you'd probably think that it's scary. (Welcome ta the world'a the Driver'z Car guys.You've chosen wisely. Now ya godda follow through.) Be well, Java __________________ 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. Last edited by Java Junky : 01-25-2008 at 08:45 PM. Reason: Sundraad duh-mayders

01-15-2008, 10:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,363	Keep in mind the tires are fairly wide for the size and power to weight of the car. When you get on it, like passing in a hurry, you're going to hydroplane and lose traction. Add to that quick steering that causes you to over correct and you fish tail. A lot of cars would have lost control. Stewie is balanced and was able to drive a little further in to the situation. Slow down, you'll live longer and so will others. I never drive any faster than I feel confident with. Still haven't broken the tail loose yet. But I will eventually. But I managed to live long enough to learn. __________________

01-16-2008, 03:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,095	ive never spun out and I push the car pretty hard. What does that mean? I think haj just meant his tires spun not the entire car rotated but I could be wrong. __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

01-16-2008, 07:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,440	You can do what I do........ don't drive it in the rain. Stiletto's wipers have only been on twice in the (almost) six years I have had her. The first time we were in fog so thick that I needed to use them and the other time it started to rain after an autoX. I still have the OEM wiper blades in there. I do carry a spare set in the trunk just in case. __________________ 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.

01-15-2008, 09:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
dynasty_four Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 60	yea, i had this car for about 3 weeks before i drove it in the rain, and then had the scariest time of my life. i was flooring it to get around a car and shifted into 4th so i was going like 60+ i wasnt in vtech i dont think. just right before. any ways tho right whebn i shifted into 4th i over reved it cause i still wasnt used to driving it and the back tires spun out on me and i started fish tailing on the on ramp of ga 400 at exit 8 going south. and i fish tailed like 5 times and some how got it straightened out and when i did i was doing like 30 and the car i had passed was way behind me like "oh shiat. I dont want none of that wreck". lol but nothing was damaged,everything is cool no, i kno my limits for the most part i think...im going on two months now of owning it.

01-15-2008, 11:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 899	Not fair, I've only been able to drive in rain a couple of times in the last three years... I did have fun growing up where we got snow on the ground once or twice a year and had a blast learning how to skid without taking out the rims on the curb, kind of miss that but now I get to skid on dry land here when I'm in the mood, and to keep in practice to find that edge...

01-16-2008, 01:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
s2k01 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 102	ive spun out twice due to me turning on a ramp to get off a freeway...Damn it was scary. And fun at the same time..lol

01-16-2008, 08:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,207	Ahhhhh-h-h-h-h . . . so the sliver'a ebony quicksilver'z known as "Stiletto". A piece'a the puzzle that explains grown men standin' out in 20 degrees clad only in their skivvies n' a Santa hat. __________________ 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. Last edited by Java Junky : 01-16-2008 at 11:00 PM. Reason: Baseball, hot-dogs n' Mama Java's apple pie

01-16-2008, 08:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,095	Hey java I think this is only the second or third time from you but I dont get it. __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

01-17-2008, 12:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
Seattle2k Energy Motorsports Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 92	Honestly, Java is the reason I don't frequent this site. I'm sorry to say, but frankly, he's annoying and extremely hard to comprehend. I'm sure there's a good story behind his use of dilapidated grammar and spelling, but I think he should get over it. ...my 2 cents.

01-17-2008, 12:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,363	Some get it and some don't. Not easy to create an original style. Java's makes you think a little and this group seems a little more intelligent than most. As has been mentioned before, you are not compelled to read every post. Not everyone likes Kerouac or Ferlinghetti, or sushi. __________________

01-17-2008, 03:25 AM	#14 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,095	If hes the reason you dont come here often than you have some issues. By the way noone is holding a gun to your head to stay so ta ta go troll s2ki. __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

01-17-2008, 05:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,363	Geez, this crap again.....I won't go there...I noticed the thread of a similar nature earlier in the week has disappeared. But I do have a comment about GM3's post describing what he does with his sliver of ebony quicksilver, A.K.A. Stiletto. Go Marlins, you're getting downright verbose!! I ain't seen you write so much all at once in a while.....Good Stuff. Regards, Jagg

01-17-2008, 08:54 AM	#16 (permalink)
bobby2002s2k. S2K 4 life!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 258	Quick light the torches!!!lol. __________________ ITs been over a year and i still cant keep my foot off the floor!

01-17-2008, 09:24 AM	#17 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,207	No pogue for you bobby. Bad bobby! Bad! __________________ 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.

01-17-2008, 11:30 AM	#20 (permalink)
sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 1,030	Yeah I'm a little nervous myself today. The drive to work was clear sky's but as soon as got to work it started snowing. So it should be a very interesting drive home. __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

01-17-2008, 12:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
Shillay Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 30	same thing for me sonic __________________ I cant spell

01-17-2008, 12:13 PM	#22 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 483	I have driven on rt 95 at 70 miles per hour on a frozen road surface. And the LSD was not fuctional due to age. I was vitually floating over the road. I never lifted or made any but the slightest steering inputs. I love this car. It stayed in control for about 3/4 mile until the road was defrosted and I kept going. And this was pre Mugen suspension. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. 66 mm Throttle body, Sampco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-300Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Boston 10.5LF Subwoofer, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti & Xenon X600.1 Sub Amp, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

01-17-2008, 12:51 PM	#24 (permalink)
SXY_S2K Trqless Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 874	+ .02 Cents more! __________________ *Race time. Got to be serious, not stylish.* *www.myspace.com/kesmith3*

01-17-2008, 01:14 PM	#25 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,363	Good call H.O.W. I'm in for a nickel. jagg

01-17-2008, 04:02 PM	#26 (permalink)
bobby2002s2k. S2K 4 life!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 258	dime and a nickel to get on the board and then you can start countin dimes. Who knows about some bones? I know Jagg has to? __________________ ITs been over a year and i still cant keep my foot off the floor!

01-17-2008, 04:06 PM	#27 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,363	Wait a second!!! Bones are for the guys in the rear. You've been banned from pogue duty..... Back up front with you.....gambling man. regards, jagg

01-17-2008, 04:35 PM	#28 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 946