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06-20-2007, 12:47 PM
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All about the S2k
Honda S2000 MY 2000 - 2005
MY 2000-2003 Engine 2000-2003 F20C 2.0L - 16v VTEC(highest output per liter of any normally aspirated motor sold) 11:1 Compression ratio 87mm bore x 84mm stroke 9000 RPM REDLINE 240HP @ 8300 RPM 153 FT-LBS @ 7500RPM Weight 326 lbs Rated as a Low Emission Vehicle by the EPA Lightweight forged aluminum pistons (know as "slipper" pistons) Cast-aluminum oil pan Block Material - Aluminum Alloy w/Fiber-Reinforced (FRM) Cylinder Walls Cylinder-Head Material - Aluminum Alloy Lightweight, MIM (Metal-Injection Molded), Sintered-Steel Rocker Arms, Low-Fricition Roller-Bearing Cam Followers, Compact, 2-Stage Cam-Drive with Silent Chain, Scissors Gears and Fully Automatic Tensioner Fuel Induction System - Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) Emission Control - Low Back Pressure, Metal-Honeycomb Catalytic Converter Electric-Motor-Drive, Multi-Port Secondary Air-Asist Injection System Powertrain 6-speed, close-ratio Primary Gear Reduction - 1.160 1st gear - 3.133 --- Est speed @ 9000rpm ~ 45mph 2nd gear - 2.045 --- Est speed @ 9000rpm ~ 60mph 3rd gear - 1.481 --- Est speed @ 9000rpm ~ 90mph 4th gear - 1.161 --- Est speed @ 9000rpm ~ 115mph 5th gear - 0.970 --- Est speed @ 9000rpm ~ 135mph 6th gear - 0.810 --- Est speed @ 9000rpm ~ 160mph Reverse - 2.800 Final Drive - 4.10 with Torque-Sensing Limited-Slip CHASSIS High X-bone Monocoque Frame Weight - 2810 lbs with a 49:51 weight balance A reinforced windshield A-pillar to act as a forward roll bar Dual roll bars behind the seats Honda did it's own in house roll over testing of the S2000, since the US goverment did not test roll over. S2000 earned a 5 star rating in 45mph full-frontal impact test & 4 star in the 38mph side impact. Stabilizer Bar Front -28.2mm Rear - 27.2mm Suspension Front Suspension - Independent In-Wheel Double Wishbone & Coil Springs & Shock Absorbers Gas- Pressurized Mono-Tube Rear Suspension - Independent In-Wheel Double Wishbone & Coil Springs & Shock Absorbers Gas- Pressurized Mono-Tube w/ External Resevoir Steering Electric Power Steering with a 13.8:1 ratio Wheel Turn To Lock - 2.4 Magnesium Alloy Steering wheel with a light weight air bag, designed for the S2000 Wheels & Tires Front - 16x6.5JJ Bridgestone Potenza S-02 P205/55 R16 89W Rear - 16x7.5JJ Bridgestone Potenza S-02 P225/50 R16 92W Brakes Power-Assisted 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/ ABS Ventilated Front Disc Brakes (diameter) 11.8 in. Solid Rear Disc Brakes (diameter) 11.1 in. Fuel Recommended Fuel - Premium Unleaded EPA city/highway 20/26 Fuel gals 13.2 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Wheelbase (in.) - 94.5 Track, Front (in.) - 57.9 Track, Rear (in.) - 59.4 Length (in.) - 162.2 Width (in.) - 68.9 Height (in.) - 50.0 INTERIOR & TRUNK DIMENSIONS Headroom (in.) - 34.6 Legroom (in.) - 44.3 Hiproom (in.) - 49.8 Shoulder Room (in.) - 50.7 EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) - 48.4 EPA Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) - 5.00 Honda New link to explain some changes MY 2004-2005 Engine F22C1 2.2L (2157/131.6)- 16V VTEC 11.1:1 Compression Ratio 87.0mm Bore x 90.7mm Stroke 8000 RPM redline 240HP@7800 162lb.-ft.@ 6500rpm Weight - Power to Weight Ratio - 5.4:1 EPA rating - Lightweight forged aluminum pistons (know as "slipper" pistons) Cast-aluminum oil pan Block Material - Aluminum Alloy w/Fiber-Reinforced (FRM) Cylinder Walls Cylinder-Head Material - Aluminum Alloy Lightweight, MIM (Metal-Injection Molded), Sintered-Steel Rocker Arms, Low-Fricition Roller-Bearing Cam Followers, Compact, 2-Stage Cam-Drive with Silent Chain, Scissors Gears and Fully Automatic Tensioner Fuel Induction System - Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) Emission Control - Low Back Pressure, Metal-Honeycomb Catalytic Converter Electric-Motor-Drive, Multi-Port Secondary Air-Asist Injection System Powertrain 6-Speed Transmissions Gear Ratios: Primary Gear Reduction - 1.208 1st gear - 3.133 2nd gear - 2.045 --- Est speed @ 8000rpm ~ 52mph 3rd gear - 1.481 4th gear - 1.161 5th gear - 0.942 6th gear - 0.763 Reverse - 2.800 Final Drive Ratio - 4.100 CHASSIS High X-Bone Monocoque Frame Weight - 2835lbs with a 49/51 weight balance A reinforced windshield A-pillar to act as a forward roll bar Dual roll bars behind the seats Honda did it's own in house roll over testing of the S2000, since the US goverment did not test roll over. Stabilizer Bar Front - 26.5 mm. Rear - 25.4 mm Suspension Front Suspension - Independent In-Wheel Double Wishbone & Coil Springs & Shock Absorbers Gas- Pressurized Mono-Tube Rear Suspension - Independent In-Wheel Double Wishbone & Coil Springs & Shock Absorbers Gas- Pressurized Mono-Tube w/ External Resevoir Steering Electric Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock) - 2.6 Steering Ratio - 14.9 Turning Diameter (ft., at wheel center) - 35.4 Wheels & Tires Front - 17" x 7.0" Aluminum Alloy - Bridgestone RE 050 P215/ 45 R17 Rear - 17" x 8.5" Aluminum Alloy - Bridgestone RE 050 P245/ 40 R17 Brakes Power-Assisted 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/ ABS Ventilated Front Disc Brakes (diameter) 11.8 in. Solid Rear Disc Brakes (diameter) 11.1 in. CAPACITIES Oil, Engine & Filter (liters/qt.) - 5.6 / 5.1 Transmission (qt./liter) - 1.56 / 1.48 Cooling System (liters/qt.) - 7.6 / 7.1 Fuel Tank (gal. / liter) - 13.2 / 50 FUEL Recommended Fuel - Premium Unleaded EPA Mileage, City / Highway (mpg) - TBA Fuel Tank (gal. / liter) - 13.2 / 50 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Wheelbase (in.) - 94.5 Track, Front (in.) - 57.9 Track, Rear (in.) - 59.4 Length (in.) - 162.2 Width (in.) - 68.9 Height (in.) - 50.0 Minimum Ground Clearance Non-Load (in.) - 5.1 Full-Load (in.) - 4.2 INTERIOR & TRUNK DIMENSIONS Headroom (in.) - 34.6 Legroom (in.) - 44.3 Hiproom (in.) - 49.8 Shoulder Room (in.) - 50.7 EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) - 45.1 EPA Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) - 5.00 MY 2006-? EngineF22C1 2.2 Liter, 16-Valve DOHC VTEC Engine Drive-By-Wire Throttle 11.1:1 Compression Ratio 87.0mm Bore x 90.7mm Stroke 8000 RPM redline 237HP@7800new rate due to SAE 162lb.-ft.@ 6800rpm Weight - 2855lbs(curb weight) Power to Weight Ratio - 5.4:1 EPA rating - Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV-2) Lightweight forged aluminum pistons (know as "slipper" pistons) Cast-aluminum oil pan Block Material - Aluminum-Alloy Cylinder Head and Block w/ Fiber-Reinforced (FRM) Cylinder Walls Cylinder-Head Material - Aluminum Alloy Lightweight, MIM (Metal-Injection Molded), Sintered-Steel Rocker Arms, Low-Fricition Roller-Bearing Cam Followers, Compact, 2-Stage Cam-Drive with Silent Chain, Scissors Gears and Fully Automatic Tensioner Fuel Induction System - Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) Emission Control - Low Back Pressure, Metal-Honeycomb Catalytic Converter Electric-Motor-Drive, Multi-Port Secondary Air-Asist Injection System Electronic Ignition Low Back-Pressure Exhaust System Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV-2) Rating Powertrain 6-Speed Manual Transmission Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) Working in concert with the Drive-by-Wire system, VSA continuously monitors yaw rate, steering input, throttle input, and braking pressure to determine if the car is following its driver's intended path, and can independently coordinate each of the disk brakes through the 4-channel anti-lock brake system, along with the throttle, to enhance vehicle stability. Torque-Sensing Limited-Slip Differential Primary Gear Reduction 1.208 1st gear 3.133 2nd gear 2.045 3rd gear 1.481 4th gear 1.161 5th gear 0.942 6th gear 0.763 Reverse: 2.8 Final Drive Ratio 4.1 CHASSIS High X-Bone Monocoque Frame Weight - 2835lbs with a 49/51 weight balance A reinforced windshield A-pillar to act as a forward roll bar Dual roll bars behind the seats Honda did it's own in house roll over testing of the S2000, since the US goverment did not test roll over. Stabilizer Bar Front - 26.5 mm. Rear - 25.4 mm Suspension Front Suspension - Independent In-Wheel Double Wishbone & Coil Springs & Shock Absorbers Gas- Pressurized Mono-Tube Rear Suspension - Independent In-Wheel Double Wishbone & Coil Springs & Shock Absorbers Gas- Pressurized Mono-Tube w/ External Resevoir Steering Electric Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock) - 2.6 Steering Ratio - 14.9 Turning Diameter (ft., at wheel center) - 35.4 Wheels & Tires Front - 17" x 7.0" Aluminum Alloy - Bridgestone RE 050 P215/ 45 R17 Rear - 17" x 8.5" Aluminum Alloy - Bridgestone RE 050 P245/ 40 R17 Brakes Power-Assisted 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/ ABS Ventilated Front Disc Brakes (diameter) 11.8 in. Solid Rear Disc Brakes (diameter) 11.1 in. CAPACITIES Oil, Engine & Filter (liters/qt.) - 5.6 / 5.1 Transmission (qt./liter) - 1.56 / 1.48 Cooling System (liters/qt.) - 7.6 / 7.1 Fuel Tank (gal. / liter) - 13.2 / 50 FUEL Recommended Fuel - Premium Unleaded EPA Mileage, City / Highway (mpg) - 20/25 Fuel Tank (gal. / liter) - 13.2 / 50 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Wheelbase (in.) - 94.5 Track, Front (in.) - 57.9 Track, Rear (in.) - 59.4 Length (in.) - 162.2 Width (in.) - 68.9 Height (in.) - 50.0 Minimum Ground Clearance Non-Load (in.) - 5.1 Full-Load (in.) - 4.2 INTERIOR & TRUNK DIMENSIONS Headroom (in.) - 34.6 Legroom (in.) - 44.3 Hiproom (in.) - 49.8 Shoulder Room (in.) - 50.7 EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) - 45.1 EPA Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) - 5.00
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 I still cant get my foot off the floor and its been over a 2yrs now
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06-20-2007, 12:59 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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any suggestions
I have an 01 stock S2000. Do you have any suggestions on how I can make this car more responsive without breaking my bank account?
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06-20-2007, 01:49 PM
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Wisdom begins in wonder.
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Responsive as in how? And whats your budget?
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I still cant get my foot off the floor and its been over a 2yrs now
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06-20-2007, 03:55 PM
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"Enjoy the drive"
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Kuna Idaho
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Free- tighten your throttle cable
inexpensive- gears expensive (but worth it)- SC/ turbo Money is no object- built motor PLUS boost.
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06-20-2007, 05:37 PM
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Wisdom begins in wonder.
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Advice from Gomarlins = Priceless
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I still cant get my foot off the floor and its been over a 2yrs now
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06-21-2007, 06:16 AM
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I drive it on the weekends and to work occassionally. Thanks for your suggestions. Be safe.
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06-21-2007, 06:33 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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Good assessment Bob.
Go don't waste alodda words (like some folks I know) but he speaks "pearls". Be well. Java
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