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BoostedAP1 · 10-19-2007, 09:07 AM

Just wondering whose from the cold state of MN. Maybe we could trade parts, car knowledge, tips & tricks. Pics welcome! Thanks.

Sikocivic · 10-21-2007, 06:01 AM

I just picked mine up a few weeks ago. Turbo Spa Yellow 01. Trying to drive it as long as I can before the snow gets here.

BoostedAP1 · 10-21-2007, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sikocivic

I just picked mine up a few weeks ago. Turbo Spa Yellow 01. Trying to drive it as long as I can before the snow gets here.

Was it the turbocharged one on craigslist?

Sikocivic · 10-21-2007, 04:07 PM

Yes it was

BoostedAP1 · 10-25-2007, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sikocivic

Yes it was

Congrats on the purchase! It was an awesome deal. You gotta take me for a ride in it.

Sikocivic · 10-25-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostedAP1

Congrats on the purchase! It was an awesome deal. You gotta take me for a ride in it.

I even got it for less than the price on Craigslist.

Mik · 11-23-2007, 07:25 AM

I bought an 03 back in March, under 12,000 miles, red, mint...now has 20,000. Love driving it, but, I've got it stored already. Tranny's a bit stiff for the cold weather. Guess I'm used to parking a car for the winter. I've had some sort of sports car for many years. Had a 77 280Z, quite good condition, but sold it for the S2K. I wanted something that I could drive, not just look at.

I am going to try to put springs on it from a later year to soften up the ride a bit. Trip across I-90 in southern MN is brutal... We often make a trip from SE MN to SW MN, 3 1/2 hours gets to be tough for my wife. She prefers the Camry or Maxima. We went out to the Black Hills earlier this year, sure wish I could have driven it out there.

Mike

BoostedAP1 · 11-28-2007, 02:33 PM

Hey Mike, Welcome! Red eh? I heard those were faster, are they? hahaha... Yea I do get rough shifting in cold weather too. Heard it was normal so no worries.

Sikocivic · 11-28-2007, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostedAP1

Hey Mike, Welcome! Red eh? I heard those were faster, are they? hahaha... Yea I do get rough shifting in cold weather too. Heard it was normal so no worries.

What

I thought the Spa Yellow ones were the fastest

BoostedAP1 · 11-28-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sikocivic

What

I thought the Spa Yellow ones were the fastest

hahaha heard those are fast too but Legend has it that Silverstone is so fast people actually think its a myth. hahahaha

Hey mike I take trips to Miltown too 94w to 90. Drop top is the BEST! Get the wife a dvd player and an indash or visor lcd screen she'll be fine.

1sikda8 · 01-16-2008, 01:03 PM

dont have one yet, but will in a couple months.. im from apple valley area (south suburbs)

BoostedAP1 · 02-22-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 1sikda8

dont have one yet, but will in a couple months.. im from apple valley area (south suburbs)

Welcome to the thread and GL on purchase!

BoostedAP1 · 02-22-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mik

I bought an 03 back in March, under 12,000 miles, red, mint...now has 20,000. Love driving it, but, I've got it stored already. Tranny's a bit stiff for the cold weather. Guess I'm used to parking a car for the winter. I've had some sort of sports car for many years. Had a 77 280Z, quite good condition, but sold it for the S2K. I wanted something that I could drive, not just look at.

I am going to try to put springs on it from a later year to soften up the ride a bit. Trip across I-90 in southern MN is brutal... We often make a trip from SE MN to SW MN, 3 1/2 hours gets to be tough for my wife. She prefers the Camry or Maxima. We went out to the Black Hills earlier this year, sure wish I could have driven it out there.

Mike

I'm going to the black hills this year & taking the S there too. I know it'll be off the hook! hahaha

jakem · 02-25-2008, 07:52 AM

I just got my S2000 in November, could only drive it for 2 days before it snowed. Looking forward to spring. I did install the Modifry convertible fix, and it seems to have solved the problem of the top not going down all the way.
Good to know some of you find the ride a little painful over a long trip. My wife and I are planning a trip to Glacier Nat'l park this summer. We'll have to make a few shorter trips before then to see if we can handle the ride for that long. Hate to not bring it with all those switchback mountain roads.

Sikocivic · 02-25-2008, 02:18 PM

I went out to Glacier Park last year during the week of 4th of July. They had just opened up the road. Kind of weird driving around in 80 degree weather and seeing snow all over the place. It was a blast to drive on this road. Too bad I was driving the wifes TSX and not my S2k.

jakem · 02-27-2008, 07:14 AM

Thanks for the pic, I know the views there are spectacular. We are going end of June, I called and they said the roads would be open, but I'm sure there will be lots of snow.
I plan on driving through the Beartooth mountains on the way back, which should be a lot of fun also.
Jake

blackout9300 · 03-14-2008, 07:35 PM

Well, selling My 05 RSX-S and planning on getting a 03 S2k. I have a truck for the winter and park the RSX. I got to thinking. If I'm gonna have a winter vehicle, why not have a full on summer vehicle? I've always loved the S2k. I'm looking at it Sat. One question I had though, is there much of a change between the 03 and the 05.

philiam · 03-15-2008, 12:16 AM

03 was the last AP1. AP2 has a little more torque but doesn't rev as high.
Also a little softer ride and traction control. The AP 1 is a throwback to
the old sports car days. Which is why I drive one.

blackout9300 · 03-15-2008, 07:30 AM

Sweet, that's what I want. Thanks

Mik · 03-15-2008, 09:59 AM

Blackout,

There are articles on the web that tell much more details about the difference between the AP1 and AP2. I remember seeing a COMPLETE list of difference between each year.

Here's one, but it's not complete:
http://www.automallusa.net/2002/hond...fications.html

I can't seem to find the article right now, but if you do some digging you'll find a complete listing of the differences.

I've got an 03 that I bought last year, 11,300 miles on it, 20000 now. For me, the ride is a bit stiff (very poor roads on SE Minn) and I'm not 24 anymore (but at least I can afford to buy a real sports car!).

Don't sell the 04-08 car short, even though the Red Line is slightly lower, the power comes in a bit earlier and there is more low end torque. The AP1 has to be above 6000 rpm before the VTEC kicks in. It's very loud (cop caller) but a real rush!! There are also some technical differences in the car that are a part of the manufacturer learning more about the car and improving it. The best examples that I can think of right off the top is that the earier cars had plastic rear windows, then glass.

The AP1's had a bit more problem with the transmission (mostly from abuse, skip shifting) and there were some improvements. Consumer Reports shows a black mark on the transmission for the 03, though I don't think there was any difference between the 00 to 03.

Have fun! I know you'll enjoy any S000 you find. Just watch for modifications that can be signs of abuse.

Mike

philiam · 03-15-2008, 02:40 PM

"The AP1's had a bit more problem with the transmission (mostly from abuse, skip shifting) and there were some improvements. Consumer Reports shows a black mark on the transmission for the 03, though I don't think there was any difference between the 00 to 03."

I have an 02 and it has the sweetest shifting tranny I've ever experienced. And I have owned Porsches, Afla Romeo, Mercedes, etc. Yes the ride puts you in touch with the road, literally and I'm not 24 anymore...I'm 74.

Mik · 03-15-2008, 05:10 PM

Found the article that has a comparison of all the the changes, check out:

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/2173176

Mike

philiam · 03-15-2008, 06:05 PM

That says it all...and more!

BoostedAP1 · 04-15-2008, 02:38 PM

Anyone out cruisin yet besides me?

Sikocivic · 04-15-2008, 04:49 PM

Been driving mine for a few days now. Looks like its out to stay now.

Mik · 04-15-2008, 06:21 PM

Drove home from work with the top down and running a few errands today, it was over 60. Sure is nice to get the car out. Even spent some time working on it this weekend (changed the rear springs) and washed it yesterday.

I feel sorry for people in places like Hawaii, they just don't have the appreciation for spring like we do!!

Mike

BoostedAP1 · 05-04-2008, 09:22 AM

Anybody want to buy my custom in trunk box for the S? It sits flushed where the jack storage is. Make me a reasonable offer and you can take it. Carpet matches the trunk and its for a 12 inch sub which is not included. Let me know guys thanks. I need cash for tires and alignment.

http://www.s2000.com/pictures/showphoto.php?photo=578 <== looks like that but in a 12

Mik · 05-04-2008, 03:14 PM

My car (2003) came with the speaker mounted similar to your's. Amp is mounted in the spare tire space, but on the left side. Sound great.

Weird thing is, when I bought my car, they replaced the tires with "H"'s rather than the stock "V" rated tire. If you go somewhere to buy tires, they tell you that you can't put anything on that is rated lower than what the car calls for (what you have to BUY), but when it's costing "THEM" money, they can do anything they want!!!

Hope you get your tires....

Mike (Winona)

Sikocivic · 05-04-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostedAP1

Anybody want to buy my custom in trunk box for the S? It sits flushed where the jack storage is. Make me a reasonable offer and you can take it. Carpet matches the trunk and its for a 12 inch sub which is not included. Let me know guys thanks. I need cash for tires and alignment.

http://www.s2000.com/pictures/showphoto.php?photo=578 <== looks like that but in a 12

PM Sent

10-19-2007, 09:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
BoostedAP1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 37	Minnesota S Owners Sign here! Just wondering whose from the cold state of MN. Maybe we could trade parts, car knowledge, tips & tricks. Pics welcome! Thanks.

03-15-2008, 12:16 AM	#18 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,363	03 was the last AP1. AP2 has a little more torque but doesn't rev as high. Also a little softer ride and traction control. The AP 1 is a throwback to the old sports car days. Which is why I drive one. __________________

03-15-2008, 02:40 PM	#21 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,363	"The AP1's had a bit more problem with the transmission (mostly from abuse, skip shifting) and there were some improvements. Consumer Reports shows a black mark on the transmission for the 03, though I don't think there was any difference between the 00 to 03." I have an 02 and it has the sweetest shifting tranny I've ever experienced. And I have owned Porsches, Afla Romeo, Mercedes, etc. Yes the ride puts you in touch with the road, literally and I'm not 24 anymore...I'm 74. __________________

03-15-2008, 06:05 PM	#23 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,363	That says it all...and more! __________________

04-15-2008, 02:38 PM	#24 (permalink)
BoostedAP1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 37	AWESOME DAY! Anyone out cruisin yet besides me?

10-21-2007, 06:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sikocivic Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 63	I just picked mine up a few weeks ago. Turbo Spa Yellow 01. Trying to drive it as long as I can before the snow gets here.

10-21-2007, 04:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sikocivic Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 63	Yes it was

11-23-2007, 07:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mik Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 23	I bought an 03 back in March, under 12,000 miles, red, mint...now has 20,000. Love driving it, but, I've got it stored already. Tranny's a bit stiff for the cold weather. Guess I'm used to parking a car for the winter. I've had some sort of sports car for many years. Had a 77 280Z, quite good condition, but sold it for the S2K. I wanted something that I could drive, not just look at. I am going to try to put springs on it from a later year to soften up the ride a bit. Trip across I-90 in southern MN is brutal... We often make a trip from SE MN to SW MN, 3 1/2 hours gets to be tough for my wife. She prefers the Camry or Maxima. We went out to the Black Hills earlier this year, sure wish I could have driven it out there. Mike

11-28-2007, 02:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
BoostedAP1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 37	Hey Mike, Welcome! Red eh? I heard those were faster, are they? hahaha... Yea I do get rough shifting in cold weather too. Heard it was normal so no worries.

01-16-2008, 01:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
1sikda8 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MN Posts: 5	dont have one yet, but will in a couple months.. im from apple valley area (south suburbs)

02-25-2008, 07:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
jakem Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 4	I just got my S2000 in November, could only drive it for 2 days before it snowed. Looking forward to spring. I did install the Modifry convertible fix, and it seems to have solved the problem of the top not going down all the way. Good to know some of you find the ride a little painful over a long trip. My wife and I are planning a trip to Glacier Nat'l park this summer. We'll have to make a few shorter trips before then to see if we can handle the ride for that long. Hate to not bring it with all those switchback mountain roads.

02-25-2008, 02:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sikocivic Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 63	I went out to Glacier Park last year during the week of 4th of July. They had just opened up the road. Kind of weird driving around in 80 degree weather and seeing snow all over the place. It was a blast to drive on this road. Too bad I was driving the wifes TSX and not my S2k.

02-27-2008, 07:14 AM	#16 (permalink)
jakem Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 4	Thanks for the pic, I know the views there are spectacular. We are going end of June, I called and they said the roads would be open, but I'm sure there will be lots of snow. I plan on driving through the Beartooth mountains on the way back, which should be a lot of fun also. Jake

03-14-2008, 07:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
blackout9300 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	Well, selling My 05 RSX-S and planning on getting a 03 S2k. I have a truck for the winter and park the RSX. I got to thinking. If I'm gonna have a winter vehicle, why not have a full on summer vehicle? I've always loved the S2k. I'm looking at it Sat. One question I had though, is there much of a change between the 03 and the 05.

03-15-2008, 07:30 AM	#19 (permalink)
blackout9300 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	Sweet, that's what I want. Thanks

03-15-2008, 09:59 AM	#20 (permalink)
Mik Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 23	Blackout, There are articles on the web that tell much more details about the difference between the AP1 and AP2. I remember seeing a COMPLETE list of difference between each year. Here's one, but it's not complete: http://www.automallusa.net/2002/hond...fications.html I can't seem to find the article right now, but if you do some digging you'll find a complete listing of the differences. I've got an 03 that I bought last year, 11,300 miles on it, 20000 now. For me, the ride is a bit stiff (very poor roads on SE Minn) and I'm not 24 anymore (but at least I can afford to buy a real sports car!). Don't sell the 04-08 car short, even though the Red Line is slightly lower, the power comes in a bit earlier and there is more low end torque. The AP1 has to be above 6000 rpm before the VTEC kicks in. It's very loud (cop caller) but a real rush!! There are also some technical differences in the car that are a part of the manufacturer learning more about the car and improving it. The best examples that I can think of right off the top is that the earier cars had plastic rear windows, then glass. The AP1's had a bit more problem with the transmission (mostly from abuse, skip shifting) and there were some improvements. Consumer Reports shows a black mark on the transmission for the 03, though I don't think there was any difference between the 00 to 03. Have fun! I know you'll enjoy any S000 you find. Just watch for modifications that can be signs of abuse. Mike

03-15-2008, 05:10 PM	#22 (permalink)
Mik Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 23	Found the article that has a comparison of all the the changes, check out: http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/2173176 Mike

04-15-2008, 04:49 PM	#25 (permalink)
Sikocivic Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 63	Been driving mine for a few days now. Looks like its out to stay now.

04-15-2008, 06:21 PM	#26 (permalink)
Mik Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 23	Drove home from work with the top down and running a few errands today, it was over 60. Sure is nice to get the car out. Even spent some time working on it this weekend (changed the rear springs) and washed it yesterday. I feel sorry for people in places like Hawaii, they just don't have the appreciation for spring like we do!! Mike

05-04-2008, 09:22 AM	#27 (permalink)
BoostedAP1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 37	Anybody want to buy my custom in trunk box for the S? It sits flushed where the jack storage is. Make me a reasonable offer and you can take it. Carpet matches the trunk and its for a 12 inch sub which is not included. Let me know guys thanks. I need cash for tires and alignment. http://www.s2000.com/pictures/showphoto.php?photo=578 <== looks like that but in a 12 Last edited by BoostedAP1 : 05-04-2008 at 09:26 AM.

05-04-2008, 03:14 PM	#28 (permalink)
Mik Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 23	My car (2003) came with the speaker mounted similar to your's. Amp is mounted in the spare tire space, but on the left side. Sound great. Weird thing is, when I bought my car, they replaced the tires with "H"'s rather than the stock "V" rated tire. If you go somewhere to buy tires, they tell you that you can't put anything on that is rated lower than what the car calls for (what you have to BUY), but when it's costing "THEM" money, they can do anything they want!!! Hope you get your tires.... Mike (Winona)