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LASD Lee · 02-07-2008, 05:09 PM

Hello everyone, I'm currently thinking about buying a s2k.
I'm looking into a 04', but first I have a question. Whats the difference between a 00'-03' and a 04'+?
From my understanding, the 03' have 16" and the 04's are 17" wheels.
The front bumper got a new design, is there anything else besides that?

gomarlins3 · 02-07-2008, 07:43 PM

If you do a search you will find the answers you seek.

'00-'03= AP1
'04- present= AP2

AP1= 240 HP/153 tq. engine that revs to 9,000 RPM's, stiffer rear suspension, different diff housing, and some other little things.

AP2= 237 HP/162 tq engine that revs to 8300 RPM's (I believe), softer suspension, newer diff housing, ALL years have glass rear window and front tweeter speakers, tow cup holders instead of one, DBW and VSC on some years.

Mik · 02-07-2008, 07:43 PM

Most the changes are between the 03 and04.

03 and earlier have a 2.0 liter, 240 hp, 9000 rpm redline, VTEC kicks in around 6000 rpm, tighter suspension.

04 has 2.2 liter, 240 hp, VTEC kicks in a bit lower, supposed to have more low end power (so you don't need to wind up quite so tight before the VTEC throws your head back), redlined just above 8000 rpm I think. Suspension was softened 10% on the rear, and tightened by about 6% on the fronts.

The other guys can fill you in more on other details, or you can do some digging on the internet to get more of a description of the changes.

Mike

DJJSR · 02-07-2008, 08:08 PM

Check this recent post.............

http://s2000.com/forums/all-other-ho...the-years.html

f20milo · 02-07-2008, 08:23 PM

THIS EXPLAINS EVERY DAMN THING THERE IS TO KNOW!! GOOD JOB FINDING THIS DJ

http://s2000.com/forums/all-other-ho...the-years.html[/quote]

Java Junky · 02-07-2008, 08:23 PM

Some'a those changes might make a difference to ya Lee, n' some might not.
'Bottom line is: with either one you will not be disappointed. They're both fantastic, but . . if you consider yourself a driver, you owe it to yourself to try both to see which one fits your style'a drivin' better.
Yeah. They're that refined.
Good luck n' like the ol' knight said . . . . . choose wisely.
Java

Scooter · 02-07-2008, 08:52 PM

Personally, I'd go with the latest of each model - if you want an AP1 I'd go with the 2003, if AP2 get the latest year you can find a good deal on!

LASD Lee · 02-08-2008, 01:21 PM

Thanks for all of the input. After reading the post DJJSR posted, I have decided to go with a AP1, because I do plan on tuning the car.

02-07-2008, 05:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
LASD Lee Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	New guy Hello everyone, I'm currently thinking about buying a s2k. I'm looking into a 04', but first I have a question. Whats the difference between a 00'-03' and a 04'+? From my understanding, the 03' have 16" and the 04's are 17" wheels. The front bumper got a new design, is there anything else besides that?

02-07-2008, 07:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,694	If you do a search you will find the answers you seek. '00-'03= AP1 '04- present= AP2 AP1= 240 HP/153 tq. engine that revs to 9,000 RPM's, stiffer rear suspension, different diff housing, and some other little things. AP2= 237 HP/162 tq engine that revs to 8300 RPM's (I believe), softer suspension, newer diff housing, ALL years have glass rear window and front tweeter speakers, tow cup holders instead of one, DBW and VSC on some years. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. 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.

02-07-2008, 08:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,813	Check this recent post............. http://s2000.com/forums/all-other-ho...the-years.html __________________ Don

02-07-2008, 08:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
f20milo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: miami Posts: 160	THIS EXPLAINS EVERY DAMN THING THERE IS TO KNOW!! GOOD JOB FINDING THIS DJ http://s2000.com/forums/all-other-ho...the-years.html[/quote] __________________ S2k's #1

02-07-2008, 08:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,402	Some'a those changes might make a difference to ya Lee, n' some might not. 'Bottom line is: with either one you will not be disappointed. They're both fantastic, *but* . . if you consider yourself a driver, you owe it to yourself to try both to see which one fits your style'a drivin' better. Yeah. They're *that* refined. Good luck n' like the ol' knight said . . . . . choose wisely. 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; 02-07-2008 at 09:01 PM. Reason: 39 years old n' I still can't spell!

02-07-2008, 07:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mik Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 23	Most the changes are between the 03 and04. 03 and earlier have a 2.0 liter, 240 hp, 9000 rpm redline, VTEC kicks in around 6000 rpm, tighter suspension. 04 has 2.2 liter, 240 hp, VTEC kicks in a bit lower, supposed to have more low end power (so you don't need to wind up quite so tight before the VTEC throws your head back), redlined just above 8000 rpm I think. Suspension was softened 10% on the rear, and tightened by about 6% on the fronts. The other guys can fill you in more on other details, or you can do some digging on the internet to get more of a description of the changes. Mike

02-07-2008, 08:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,510	Personally, I'd go with the latest of each model - if you want an AP1 I'd go with the 2003, if AP2 get the latest year you can find a good deal on!

02-08-2008, 01:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
LASD Lee Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	Thanks for all of the input. After reading the post DJJSR posted, I have decided to go with a AP1, because I do plan on tuning the car.

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