s2k hunt continues!

[tandy]

any comments on the 07, 60k km in NSW?

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2007/SSE-AD-2296935/?Cr=2&sdmvc=1

[EP3TYPER]

The guy is a massive tool. Sounds shifty. Didn't even bother looking at the car though. Might be good.

[EP3TYPER]

If anyone has a clean one in VIC with under 100kms. Drop me a PM, interested.

[lolmclol]

any comments on the 07, 60k km in NSW?

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2007/SSE-AD-2296935/?Cr=2&sdmvc=1

That looks hell clean o.o

[tandy]

The guy is a massive tool. Sounds shifty. Didn't even bother looking at the car though. Might be good.

Have you managed to talk to him? What was shifty about it?

The car does look pretty clean..but doesn't look like he'll budge any lower

[EP3TYPER]

Told me he had numerous offers for 39k but he wanted 40k. Now it's 37k lol

[John42td]

Fixed 5char
Isn't a s2000 but definitely not a POS

[curtis265]

lol because accord is better in every way, shape and form

[Jasemas]

lol because accord is better in every way, shape and form

Harsh man
But fair enough

[flop101]

Have you managed to talk to him? What was shifty about it?

The car does look pretty clean..but doesn't look like he'll budge any lower
The car is encumbered and the seller is dodgy as fcuk.

[Beastmode]

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2001/SSE-AD-2462282/?Cr=8&sdmvc=1

the guy lets the mechanic do all the work...sad he doesnt know the name of the suspension kit put in
on a plus side i like how theres a date on the photos so we know that, thats how it looks like currently.

any comments?

[Baby Face]

take a look in person, one of the side shots looks like it was either dusty or small scratches check it out

[Beastmode]

the price according to condition and km is average right?

[Baby Face]

price is nothing spectacular.
but s2000 prices seem to not be as simple as it seems. can range from 16k-30k so this is almost in the middle, and in decent condition. if the coils are decent then its saved you some money, makes the deal a bit sweeter.
go there check the inside of the doors for scuff marks, around the key hole for scratches and make him an offer. i think 22k is a decent price. 24k if they are good coils already?
can only speculate though. how bad do you want one? demand increases the price when supply is low.

[phatty]

Just had a look at this one, it has bc coilovers and log books. But its not in immaculate condition, major scratches on rear bar looks to be reversed into something, 20 cent paint flake on rear bar, rear bar and fender gap is pretty weird, abs light is on. He said it was the rear passenger wheel and that the abs sensor is faulty $350 to fix. Don't be fooled by the pictures. Seats were pretty bad condition compared to others Ive seen with higher km's..

Didn't bother test driving it/check oils because just looking at it turned me off. But then again I'm picky.

If I was looking for an immaculate one I'd steer away.

[Beastmode]

thanks, saved me my time...so much for current pics

[John42td]

lol because accord is better in every way, shape and form

Better than xr5 in every way? Doubt it

[curtis265]

Oh sorry, forgot /sarcasm tag

[Baby Face]

Better than xr5 in every way? Doubt it

out of curiosity, have you put the xr5 and s2k head to head?
i ran into an xr5 boy racer the other day, stuck to my tail well but i wasnt going that quick.

[EKVTIR-T]

xr5 vs s2k drag, i bet on xr5

[DreadAngel]

Drag definitely XR5...

Touge... Well for a beginner driver, definitely XR5... But with better driver S2K could skip away...

[Jasemas]

out of curiosity, have you put the xr5 and s2k head to head?
i ran into an xr5 boy racer the other day, stuck to my tail well but i wasnt going that quick.

Mind you that ****er was modded
No way was he running stock boost - especially with that number plate
Driving his mrs car LOLOL
Number plates read 'mrs. psi'
Saw the car next morning - blonde chick driving, wut

s2k even had fat passenger (me) lolol while xr5 had no passenger

[Baby Face]

i figured so, being a bigger engine + turbo.

but somethings you just gotta try.
either way im sure i would of been blasted if i was behind, but i wasnt.

[DreadAngel]

i figured so, being a bigger engine + turbo.

but somethings you just gotta try.
either way im sure i would of been blasted if i was behind, but i wasnt.

All good man :)

If you added the Quaife ATB Diff into the XR5... [Same diff in the RS] Then it'll be quite a different thing...

[EKVTIR-T]

yeah man even if you have to blow your engine revving over 9000,as long as you leave it all there in the moment

it doesnt matter if you win by an inch or a mile winnings wynning

[RenzokukenJ]

Jasemas your like 50kg man

[Baby Face]

Jasemas your like 50kg man

so he was slowing down the car you reckon?

[RenzokukenJ]

How? Both of you in the s2k would probably be the same weight as the guy driving the xr5 lmzo

[Baby Face]

better distribution of power to both wheels on my side then. JK

either way back on topic.

no clean S2ks yet.....

[RenzokukenJ]

nothing in perth unfortunately

but fortunately i dont have the cash yet

aww yiss

[Ten Four]

There's a couple of good looking ones on carsales in WA?
You'll need the budget to suit though..

[curtis265]

nothing in perth unfortunately

but fortunately i dont have the cash yet

aww yiss


There's a couple of good looking ones on carsales in WA?
You'll need the budget to suit though..


http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2000/SSE-AD-2463651/?Cr=0&sdmvc=1

wow!

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2000/SSE-AD-2435465/?Cr=1&sdmvc=1

such s2000


much price

[RenzokukenJ]

wow

wtf

nice

wow

so s2000

[Baby Face]

prices are back to normal then

[Duke_Leto]

Hello everyone,

First time poster, and also in the hunt. I love my MX-5 NB8A, but I think it's time for a little more power, an LSD and some rollover safety. Oh, and that beautiful thing that is the F20c.

Does anyone know anything about this one on carsales: http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2003/SSE-AD-2043417/?Cr=4&sdmvc=1

Cheers in advance

[Baby Face]

the owner painted the OEM wheels black, might be other signs of corner cutting, go check it out. And ask us any other questions you may have.

how do you compare the S2k against the MX5? in rigidity etc.

[Duke_Leto]

I noticed the gloss black stock wheels, and also the black Honda badge. It's not too far, so I'll go look at it. Seems like a good price for an 03 model, however does have reasonably high km's. Clean looking interior from the one main photo.

I have only driven one s2000; it was the only dealer who had one available in QLD: http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Honda-S2000-1999/AGC-AD-14482124/?Cr=7&sdmvc=1

Good engine, clutch pedal could have used some adjusting. Roof was on its last legs, blue paint showed lots of scratches, front bar respray with some slight paint damage still visible on the passenger front guard where it met the bar. Someone has misjudged a few kerbs in its life, as it had some damage down on the passenger sills. I think all the clips in the boot were missing also. And seriously, what dealer tries to sell a car with a steering wheel that isn't aligned? Had fun anyway.

My MX-5 was made in 98 (as the 99 model) and only has 70K Km's on the clock. It's in pretty good condition. I have some basic mods: lightened flywheel and clutch, headers, exhaust and Koni sports suspension, nice set of BBS rims. And to put my thoughts into perspective, I only had 5-10 minutes driving the s2000 (on public roads, and it wasn't my car, so I was reasonably gentle). You certainly notice the extra weight of the s2000, however it does feel more planted and the chassis much more rigid. The MX-5 feels more nimble, but also twitches to every bump and crease in the road. Didn't expect the turning circle to be as large as it was on the s2000. Gearbox in the s2000 was very nice, lighter than the MX-5 but still with that positive engagement feel. Much more room in the s2000. I'm not really sure the s2000 needs the electric roof (weight?);I could probably put the MX-5's down quicker and it's all manual. Power and general perkiness of the engines can't really compare. And for a stock exhaust, it sounds very nice. I'm a big fan of NA cars, and having 9krpm to play with was awesome. Think it's going to take some practice not shifting too early. Don't really have the experience in the s2000 to go into any more depth.

The MX-5 is a great, cheap, fun and reliable little car. The s2000 is in a somewhat different league.

[Baby Face]

i find it funny that the s2000 has more interior space, i cant even crack my back in mine.

the s2000 is noticably larger than the mx5, maybe the thought the roof might be too hard to reach for some, since the roof is a lil narrow and the car a lil wider. it doesnt make for much extra weight.
i think you could make the s2000 twitchy the ap1 v1 (99-01) has hard rear suspension and soft front (thinner sway bars + springs) which can make for a white knuckle ride that feels like it throws you into corners.
my02-03 is more refined stiffer front end, softer rear.
the facelift 04+ they went for a front which is stiffer than the rear and fixed up the rear bump steer issues by changing the tie rod geometry.
the later models are easier to drive fast as the front would let go before the rear generally, and you didnt have to be so anal about making sure the wait was settled when you throw it into corners.

just some things to take into account.

[Duke_Leto]

I guess I'm somewhat use to driving something a bit more go-kart like. And certainly I wasn't highlighting twitchy (MX-5) as being a desirable trait. In fact, in the wet with the absence of an LSD it can be downright treacherous/dangerous or awesome, depending on your level of car control:)

I'm reasonably up on the various changes of the s2000 throughout the year models, but reading and driving are two different things. And the track is really the only safe place to truly push a car safely. Thanks for you input Baby Face (I'm guessing by your reputation that you aren't 12 and yet to shave lol).

Spoke to the owner of the black one listed above. Seemed like a pretty good guy, black wheels and badge are plastidip, so can remove if desired. I said that if I wanted to proceed after seeing the car this Sunday, I would be looking at an RACQ master check and a compression test (master check only does comparative compression test). Hope it turns out well and I will give my impressions on the vehicle after I look at it. Unless it's awesome and I don't want anyone else snatching it up, in which case I will say that it was broken. Everywhere.

Regards,

Jonathon

[drifter]

I'm after a GPW/Yellow S2K with AP2 goodies

Anyone know any info about this one here?

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/liverpool/cars-vans-utes/honda-s2000/1032464094

this look good and low km as well. Car have been resprayed to Mazda cx9 pearl white .

[Jasemas]

baby face is actually 30 y.o asian with baby face features
Nek minit cross dressing - win austrralian beauty pagent

[Duke_Leto]

Thanks for the mental picture Jasemas.

Drifter: Don't have any information on the S2K listed, but it does look pretty nice. Looks like 17" rims (maybe even 18") and it does have a few AP2 bits on it (so not sure why the seller says everything is standard except a cold air intake). Wouldn't you list that it has the AP2 front bar, rear bar and tail lamps? Be nice if it had a few more pictures. Are you up for an interstate journey to see it? You could arrange an NRMA inspection before you bother to go down to see it. Or, hopefuly there's someone on the forum who's checked it out already.

[RenzokukenJ]

I guess I'm somewhat use to driving something a bit more go-kart like. And certainly I wasn't highlighting twitchy (MX-5) as being a desirable trait. In fact, in the wet with the absence of an LSD it can be downright treacherous/dangerous or awesome, depending on your level of car control:)

I'm reasonably up on the various changes of the s2000 throughout the year models, but reading and driving are two different things. And the track is really the only safe place to truly push a car safely. Thanks for you input Baby Face (I'm guessing by your reputation that you aren't 12 and yet to shave lol).

Spoke to the owner of the black one listed above. Seemed like a pretty good guy, black wheels and badge are plastidip, so can remove if desired. I said that if I wanted to proceed after seeing the car this Sunday, I would be looking at an RACQ master check and a compression test (master check only does comparative compression test). Hope it turns out well and I will give my impressions on the vehicle after I look at it. Unless it's awesome and I don't want anyone else snatching it up, in which case I will say that it was broken. Everywhere.

Regards,

Jonathon


baby face is actually 30 y.o asian with baby face features
Nek minit cross dressing - win austrralian beauty pagent

from facebook

http://www.maxmayo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/fashion-guide-for-baby-faced-men1.jpg

[Jasemas]

from facebook

http://www.maxmayo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/fashion-guide-for-baby-faced-men1.jpg

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to RenzokukenJ again.

[Beastmode]

if u ask me the white s2k on gumtree is using different pics from what it is now since the shots are taken from diff locations and theres a plate in one or 2 of the photos. ill prolly get negged for making a generalisation but its from liverpool hmmm not a very good neighbourhood. Anyways up to u if u think its worth the travel interstate, call the guy up!!! n let us know what he says will be surprised if this s2k is what it is.

[Duke_Leto]

I noticed the Liverpool location as well. But hey, even people who live in 'certain areas' can be honest and have good taste:) I'd be suspicious, but certainly I woud call the person. You can tell a lot about someone from talking to them.

[Baby Face]

on this forum anyone can get rep.
Ive just been here a while, no more knowledgeable than most.

[RenzokukenJ]

on this forum anyone can get rep.
Ive just been here a while, no more knowledgeable than most.

umm wot

bbf pls

http://www.maxmayo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/fashion-guide-for-baby-faced-men1.jpg

[Baby Face]

noodles on my head

[i-VTECd]

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/newington/cars-vans-utes/honda-s2000-gpw-2001-/1032620028

[charlie15]

Too bad about the kms. Looks clean nonetheless

[Duke_Leto]

That's a great looking vehicle! Love the GPW, red leather and black rims. Wonder what the ride quality and handling is like with the 18" rims though.

I would say as long as the vehicle is checked out properly and thoroughly, the kilometers wouldn't be much of an issue. Has it been maintained properly, what's its compression readings are the important questions.

[flop101]

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/pakenham/cars-vans-utes/1999-honda-s2000-convertible/1033009458

[curtis265]

wasn't that on carsales for 68k?

[flop101]

wasn't that on carsales for 68k?
im pretty sure the one on car sales at the time stated it had complete toda internals.
then again its hard to tell from the single picture

[Duke_Leto]

It's got some nice bits, but agreed; the price doesn't really work unless it has internals done as well.

[itsCHAZbro]

wasn't that on carsales for 68k?
im pretty sure the one for sale for 68k was an 08 model

[curtis265]

Ah true that

[Baby Face]

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2002/SSE-AD-2497712/?Cr=1&sdmvc=1

[azn_007]

hi guys, I am in the process of looking for a clean S2000 there are currently 2 cars that interest me on carsales anyone know their background? any help is much appreciated.

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2001/SSE-AD-2511275/?Cr=9&sdmvc=1
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2000/SSE-AD-2508483/?Cr=30&sdmvc=1

[charlie15]

I personally wouldn't go for a car that's been resprayed.

[RenzokukenJ]

I personally wouldn't go for a car that's been resprayed.

If you mean the orange one, it's a jdm color

[curtis265]

Hey everyone , it has no come time to unfortunately sell my pride and joy . I have owned this remarkable car for 2years now and has been my pride and joy to drive and own .
The car is a Honda s2000 , silver in color with red leather interior , the car has traveled low 95000kms in its lifetime .
Since ownership I have meticulously serviced the car and continued to tastlyfully upgrade it with aftermarket parts and accessories .
The following is a few things I have done since my ownership .
*fully adjustable buddy club coilovers ( suited for street use )
*cusco adjustable strut brace
*full sound system which includes , JBL speakers , 2 JL audio Amps , a JL subwoofer , JVC headache( aux , mp3 etc ) all professionally installed .
* OEM front lip
* rare spoon intake with K&N induction filter
* beak tie bar .
*exedy aftermarket sports clutch ( 2000km ) old
the car has also undergone the following maintenance service, including
shockproof gearbox oil , brake and clutch fluids and diff fluids have also been replaced recently .
all new bushes includes
*brand new gearbox mount
*brand new engine mounts
brand new control arm bushes
* brand new slotted & drilled rotors
* recently completed its major 100k service with all new belts , spark plugs , oils etc
Alot of time and effort has been put in with this car and will be sad to see her go.
This car has been my weekend car , and will be perfectly suited for someone to enjoy the wonderful summer days driving in a convertible . the car is P plater friendly .
The car is ready to be driven with all work already done , just turn the key and enjoy .
The car has to be seen to be appreciated , possibly one of the cleanest and straightest s2000’s in Australia . In no rush to sell , first to see will buy .
Please no time wasters or joy riders , im in no rush to sell so please no silly offers . I am slightly negotiable within reason the car has also comes with a full years rego

[yoshii]

If you mean the orange one, it's a jdm color

Wasn't sold locally in that colour though, was it?

[RenzokukenJ]

Wasn't sold locally in that colour though, was it?

I remember seeing it was said that it was imported, can't remember where lol

[dc2screama]

Back in the market for a s2000 if anyone's looking to sell inbox

[beanz]

The orange one is a bit of a mystery, could be a (rare) imola orange model that has been a private personal import. The absence of headlight washers on the bumper fits this theory.

Or... a punter has resprayed their car and shaved the bumper.

The former would command a price premium and the latter would devalue imho.

The paint code near the vin would yield a quick answer.

[Ten Four]

I'm going to guess import... Engine bay is also orange and it has a coin slot where the headlight washers would be - easily changed but just signs...

http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/carsales/car/private/cp5288102372899914865.jpg?height=700&aspect=FitWithinNoPad&width=1050

[Jasemas]

Shouldnt personnal import have a blue sign in the engine bay?

[Ten Four]

Shouldnt personnal import have a blue sign in the engine bay?

Gold plate (Same as my old E36 M3 Evo)

Found it, JDM import wooo bonus points.
I actually like the colour haha

http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/carsales/car/private/cp5142333363234699740.jpg?height=700&aspect=FitWithinNoPad&width=1050

[Jasemas]

touche haha
Did he say in his add that its a personal import?
im sure he can get more for it?

[Ten Four]

I'd say its only worth more if someone specifically wants that colour?

Hasn't this one been for sale for a while too
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2005/SSE-AD-2222484/?Cr=2&sdmvc=1

[dc2screama]

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1034231812

Anyone from Vic inspected This?

[dc2screama]

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2001/SSE-AD-2502450

Or this?

[charlie15]

The imola orange is a spray I msgd the owner

[dc2screama]

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-1999/SSE-AD-2503810

Any in the Brisbane area seen this??
Cheers

[Baby Face]

too late christmas has passed

imo the KMS are HIGH!!!

replace them retainers/

[charlie15]

Anyone in Perth area who can inspect an s2000 for me? Ill post a thread anyway.

[lolmclol]

pm cbauto



then connorling or renzokukenj

[charlie15]

Thanks mate will do

[Jasemas]

Try Baby Face or curtis
As he has an s2k

[lolmclol]

Curtis is away most of the time, else I would have mentioned him, but try anyway, his username is curtis265

[curtis265]

wow dat 06

dang shoulda dropped dolans on that one!

[Ten Four]

Looks cheap and immac! (From pics)

[Baby Face]

you can pm me as i have lots of spare time, and likely i can organise something

[charlie15]

Pmd thanks buddy :)

[Jasemas]

you can pm me as i have lots of spare time, and likely i can organise something

Should bring me too
Cuz best friend :P
inb44evalone

[charlie15]

The more the merrier haha

[Ten Four]

Can I come!?
:wave:

lol

[drifter]

OMG!!!why can't it be white or Yellow :(

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/werribee/cars-vans-utes/2005-honda-s2000-convertible/1035319476

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2006/SSE-AD-2546022/?Cr=4&sdmvc=1

[Baby Face]

i think the standard yellow looks urine, just imo.
maybe the one i saw had faded a lot.

[muzukashi]

Been toying with the idea of selling the S2K and getting somethings more practical that can tow boats and go offroad every here and there

Hard thing to let go of as it took me about 3-4 months to find one!

[charlie15]

^ yours ap2?

[VSA-OFF]

Does anyone have any information or seen this s2000?
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-city/cars-vans-utes/honda-s2000-1999-ap2-conversion-/1034821368

[lolmclol]

Does anyone have any information or seen this s2000?
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-city/cars-vans-utes/honda-s2000-1999-ap2-conversion-/1034821368

I think the owner is on ozhonda, the license plates I've seen on an image on here before at least.

[whokid]

it looks good, someone buy it off and I want to swap those headlight with my clear pair :)

[charlie15]

Wonder why he didn't go for ap2 headlights.

[tandy]

Did anyone go see that Black 06 in Perth? Looks like its sold now and I can't see the link, but I'd be keen to know the details out of curiousity

[curtis265]

i herd it wasn't as minty fresh as it looked

[Baby Face]

it had its share of scratches inside and out, didnt look like a 40k car more like 150k km car, and ive seen better 150k km cars than that!

[muzukashi]

^ yours ap2?

Nah not an AP2, got an offer from a mate's mate that i'd be happy with if i was keen to sell but i really don't know if i want to let it go right now :/

Tough call

[Baby Face]

if ur already selling to a mate why are you plugging it to us?

[EP3TYPER]

He never did..

[muzukashi]

haven't sold it yet unsure if i will or not, just sharing thoughts with fellow S2K owners like i have previously on this thread...

[civ_sik]

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2005/SSE-AD-2556575/?Cr=3&sdmvc=1

Probably overpriced IMO, but still quite nice

[Keki]

Has anyone checked/know any info on these?

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/padstow/cars-vans-utes/honda-s2000-ap1-2001-convertible/1034806821

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/castle-hill/cars-vans-utes/1999-honda-s2000-coupe/1035790199

[DTN]

^ that 2nd white one looks like a respray to me, the engine bay is black.

[Baby Face]

oh ok, i thought u were trying to plug us the car haha, i wasnt intentionally being an ass, i guess it was just lost in translation

[Baby Face]

it is a respray i think, get the VIN and it will state the colour it came out with standard, but atleast with a respray it means u will have a fresher finish, since it would of been done more recently

[muzukashi]

oh ok, i thought u were trying to plug us the car haha, i wasnt intentionally being an ass, i guess it was just lost in translation

no dramas at all mate, think ill hold onto the S for another few months until im in a more better situation financially to keep my options open!

[Baby Face]

its summer anyway, typically best time to keep your S, although its also the best time to sell. in winter they apparantly sell less (like bikes).


generally in WA i prefer the S in winter, since when the sun is out its overcast and not too sunny, much cooler.
though summer nights are so good coolish air, and the starry sky. so many advantages of a convertible.

you guys gotta buy one quick.

[Ten Four]

Lol there's like 11 for sale in WA atm, lots of choice :P

[tandy]

Lol there's like 11 for sale in WA atm, lots of choice :P

When I first started looking about 6 months ago in WA there was quite literally none on carsales/gumtree. I'm surprised how many came up towards the end of the year, especially when it's summer!

[Ten Four]

Me too. I'm firmly in the camp that convertibles are for winter.
Cold? Ok, heater and possibly a jumper.
Hot? Ok, get burnt, sweat from heat / humidity and be gross, turn AC on and lose power / responsiveness.

[curtis265]

agree

best for summer nights

never had a winter yet - can't wait lol

[Baby Face]

need new tyres before then curtis, shit i cant keep the rear end straight in the rain with the standard rims and 225 tyres on the rear then when u hit a bump and the rear end jolts as they do because the rear is stiffer then the front u cant help but loose grip.

i remember, before my incident, driving on a freeway overpass and the drainage/expansion gaps along the bridge kept throwing the rear up and each time it came down it fish tailed for a bit, there was like 3 on the bridge it made for a thrilling experience.

[EKVTIR-T]

sell it and get awd bbface

[curtis265]

it'll be ok.. i'll granny the thing

[Baby Face]

sell it and get awd bbface

nah, thats the easy way out, dont you reckon? i would rather learn to drive it properly with throttle control etc. a better suspension balance would help though

[curtis265]

actually bbf, I found the rear very 'floaty' feeling when cornering. what are your thoughts?

[charlie15]

Curtis, are you talking about the ap1? I've just jumped into your convo with Bbf lol.

Ages ago I drove my mates ap1 and he had horrible Tyres and his felt floaty. Not sure if this is what you guys are talking about or not lol hope so.

My ap1 has awesome Tyres and that feels great around corners

[Ten Four]

Had BS potenza stock sizing F + R
Rear only let loose in rain in first gear vtec, rest is just grip lol.

[Baby Face]

OK guys lets go off topic.

the Ap1 floaty feeling i get is when u break near the last moment before a turn (or in a turn, if u pussy out) then the weight shifts to the front since the front springs on the ap1 are softer then the rear by a lot! (02-04 models are slightly stiffer fronts but still softer than the rear).
so when u brake there is no weight on the back and it feels like flicking out.

so the answer is to keep power on so that the backwheels are keeping up (not dragging the gearbox/engine), we dont have these problems in FWD cars since the rear end just follows, but in the s2000 the backwheels can start doing the braking if ur foot is off the accelerator mid turn, it leads to lift off over steer (a very easy to achieve lift off oversteer). less experienced ppl will keep the car in a higher gear so the engine braking to the rear wheels is less, if ur good you can keep it in a lower gear and be ready to catch the power oversteer. your basically stuffed either way it wants to kick out at the limit.

[curtis265]

OK guys lets go off topic.

the Ap1 floaty feeling i get is when u break near the last moment before a turn (or in a turn, if u pussy out) then the weight shifts to the front since the front springs on the ap1 are softer then the rear by a lot! (02-04 models are slightly stiffer fronts but still softer than the rear).
so when u brake there is no weight on the back and it feels like flicking out.

so the answer is to keep power on so that the backwheels are keeping up (not dragging the gearbox/engine), we dont have these problems in FWD cars since the rear end just follows, but in the s2000 the backwheels can start doing the braking if ur foot is off the accelerator mid turn, it leads to lift off over steer (a very easy to achieve lift off oversteer). less experienced ppl will keep the car in a higher gear so the engine braking to the rear wheels is less, if ur good you can keep it in a lower gear and be ready to catch the power oversteer. your basically stuffed either way it wants to kick out at the limit.

I had to 'keep the power on' in the lude in order to avoid oversteering as well

just gotta not let that weight transfer happen



Maybe this thread should be retitled to the s2k discussion thread


Had BS potenza stock sizing F + R
Rear only let loose in rain in first gear vtec, rest is just grip lol.

LOL you sholda seen me poo when I test drove mine.

[victtorz]

anyone checked this one yet?
http://carsales.mobi/cars/details/?R=SSE-AD-2530099&silo=Stock&vertical=Car

[EP3TYPER]

Looks mint, priced very fair. If it was in VIC I would have snapped it up.

[curtis265]

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[victtorz]

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The requested URL /www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-1999/SSE-AD-2530099 was not found on this server.

Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.

I think it should work now sorry

[daevilone]

The url had ozhonda in it.

[ITEAZR]

not many ap2's for sale these days...

[EP3TYPER]

No good ones in VIC. :(

[PHO]

anyone checked this one yet?
http://carsales.mobi/cars/details/?R=SSE-AD-2530099&silo=Stock&vertical=Car

Sold already. Mate flew to sa and drove it back yesterday. Very very very very clean.

[dc2screama]

For the boys that saw the 2005 bb ap2 in werribee and was on gumtree I picked it up last night for $18k, one owner with log books!

[charlie15]

Yeah I saw that bloody cheap. How was the paint??

[dc2screama]

Paint is not bad, but a respray is on the cards and it will be mint as!

[charlie15]

Do you have another s as well or were you looking a while back? I think it was you if my memory serves me correctly

[dc2screama]

l was looking a while back I than gave up and found a mint dc2r, love my integras! I sold that about a month ago and went back to looking for a s2000 and now I'm here.
Have owned a couple integras always wanted a s2000

[Baby Face]

lol, i think s2000 has nothing on a DC2R would prefer the DC2R, actually prefer to have both. but between the two that are more fun to drive fast i think dc2r is better.

[Ten Four]

^Don't go there lol.
I'm in the exact opposite boat :P

[DreadAngel]

Maybe this thread should be retitled to the s2k discussion thread

LOL you sholda seen me poo when I test drove mine.

This... Mod, edit the title damnit!

I distinctly remember S2Ks falling into 3 categories when I test drove them while in the market.

- Stuffed
- Wrongly Done
- Oh sexy...

Some people just make the car go worse -_-

[Keki]

Does anyone think this odo has been run back?

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-1999/SSE-AD-2588220/?Cr=10&sdmvc=1

[RenzokukenJ]

I was thinking the same thing... Unless there is something physically wrong with the car.. Couldn't hurt to check it out and make sure everything is sound

[victtorz]

I asked the owner for logbooks and condition. he told me there was none and that the condition was immaculate. also the engine bay looks very dirty and old for 'immaculate' or it could be quality not sure

[RenzokukenJ]

I asked the owner for logbooks and condition. he told me there was none and that the condition was immaculate. also the engine bay looks very dirty and old for 'immaculate' or it could be quality not sure

Interior looks pretty shoddy too though, at 60,000KMs I wouldn't expect the seats to have that much damage

[Loagz]

The engine bay shot looks like its at 150k klms+, that or he drives around with the bonnet up.

[EKVTIR-T]

wow so ugly engine room

maybe he parked in desert

[lolmclol]

The engine bay shot looks like its at 150k klms+, that or he drives around with the bonnet up.

I hear its a great induction mod :thumbsup:

[Torell]

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2002/SSE-AD-2582689/?Cr=0&sdmvc=1

Low km's, original paint, enthusiast owner. all original.

[charlie15]

Any reason why there is no glass rear window?

[ITEAZR]

build date is 03/2002 (start of the year) end up year 2002 came out with glass

[Torell]

which one? my one?

original roof. ?

[charlie15]

Oh ok. Yeah I assumed all 02 models came out with glass rears

[Torell]

all good. yeh some odd little changes through the years

[Keki]

Does anyone think this odo has been run back?

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-1999/SSE-AD-2588220/?Cr=10&sdmvc=1

He bumped up the price by 2k lol!

[ITEAZR]

if you think this is legit. 6k buy it now he says

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2000-Honda-S2000-/221363065449?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item338a445269#ht_432wt_976

[charlie15]

Haha no way that's legit. That ap1 was for sale ages ago on carsales. Maybe a year back

[AusS2000]

if you think this is legit. 6k buy it now he says
Scam, and already pulled.

Seriously, this is the interwebz. If it looks too good to be true, it is.

[RenzokukenJ]

I already bought it, he said he will put it on a train over to here when bank transfer is complete, can't wait!

[lolmclol]

I already bought it, he said he will put it on a train over to here when bank transfer is complete, can't wait!

inb4 trail derailment

[RenzokukenJ]

Scam, and already pulled.

Seriously, this is the interwebz. If it looks too good to be true, it is.

Why would you think this is a scam? He sent me legitimate photographs

[EKVTIR-T]

He had 100% http://static2.ozhonda.com/forum/images/reputation/reputation_highpos.png feedbacks

[Baby Face]

lol even if jimmy does get it, passing pits will be interesting

[RenzokukenJ]

Passing pits will be easy as m8

Especially if my car can pass in 10 mins of arriving

[ITEAZR]

http://www.evilmilk.com/pictures/Seems_Legit.jpg

[lolmclol]

renzo_s2k_fenders_dent_free

nice

just nice

[ITEAZR]

10k s2k on gum tree.. on revs not rego'd

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/helidon/cars-vans-utes/2000-honda-s2000-convertible-6-speed-manual/1037459259

[replaced]

Anyone in QLD able to check out an S for me? Please send pm, kind thanks.

[ITEAZR]

2008 Apex Blue Ap2/Vic

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/melbourne-cbd/cars-vans-utes/2008-apex-blue-ap2-/1039348425?mpch=ads

[Baby Face]

is that APEX blue one a respray? even the headlight washers are blue, and i thought that APEX blue (favourite colour of Shigeru Uehara, the S2000 chassis and handling engineer) was only available on the Club Rally?

[dc2screama]

Not a respray, car is full original!

[tandy]

AP2's have colour-coded headlight washers from factory

[Baby Face]

fair enough, it kinda looks like someone over sprayed them. would be nicer if the bumper had pop up ones or none at all

[Beastmode]

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/SSE-AD-2548508/

been on sale for 2months, funny how the owner says price is firm but ends up price dropping

Has anyone seen this, thoughts, opinions? The owner is on here saborit seems like he sells alot of cars regularly

[Baby Face]

i think that looks nice, much better than a standard AP1 front.
and it also looks like its at a nice height, but i didnt see coils in the mod list.

[Jasemas]

It's on Tein Flex coilovers brother :D

[Beastmode]

well if i get it its gna be used as a semi daily prolly 4-5 days a week ...160000km will go up to 200000km quickly,

has anyone seen this in person?
would anyone know any ozhondas in the area who will be willing to help me out with the inspection, revs check etc?
Otherwise ill prolly get it inspected at hannys

[dc2screama]

Get it inspected, but I can tell you now that rear bar has been resprayed

[Beastmode]

yea apparently when he installed the amuse front bumper he also resprayed his rear bumper

[dc2screama]

Whys that

[Beastmode]

http://forum.jdmstyletuning.com/showthread.php?59990-Rare-genuine-original-grand-prix-white-Honda-s2000-clean-car-tasteful-mods

iono lols

[lolmclol]

lolololol

Says the car isn't a respray at the top, nek minut last post says the rear bumper has been resprayed.

This seller is legit :thumbsup:

[AusS2000]

Says the car isn't a respray at the top, nek minut last post says the rear bumper has been resprayed.

This seller is legit :thumbsup:

Don't know the seller or car from a bar of soap, but do you really not discern a difference between a 'respray' and 'bumper has been resprayed'?

Respray infers the whole car has been resprayed, often in a different colour. Signs would be that the inside of the engine bay was still the original colour (unless it was a really expensive job).

Bumper resprayed means he had a parking accident and they had to respray the bumper.

World of difference.

[lolmclol]

Don't know the seller or car from a bar of soap, but do you really not discern a difference between a 'respray' and 'bumper has been resprayed'?

Respray infers the whole car has been resprayed, often in a different colour. Signs would be that the inside of the engine bay was still the original colour (unless it was a really expensive job).

Bumper resprayed means he had a parking accident and they had to respray the bumper.

World of difference.

You took the bait lolololol.

Also please include your definition where a respray is defined as a whole car.

Thank.

*throws line back into the water*

[Baby Face]

You took the bait lolololol.

Also please include your definition where a respray is defined as a whole car.

Thank.

*throws line back into the water*

lucky i got on late otherwise that would of been me HAHA

[lolmclol]

lucky i got on late otherwise that would of been me HAHA

Yeah but I wouldn't have laughed as much if you replied. I had a feeling I could bait him and it worked marvelously lmao.

[Giraffe]

Well it does say from that add that it is a genuine grand prix white s2k and re-instating that it is.

This is a genuine grand prix white s2000, it is not a respray.

[Beastmode]

yea that +its been up for ages now + he does this for a living it seems

[AusS2000]

You took the bait lolololol.


Congratulations.

Is this how you like to spend your Sundays? 'Pretending' you're an idiot so someone will point out how?

I have to tell you, you might be method acting.

[lolmclol]

Congratulations.

Is this how you like to spend your Sundays? 'Pretending' you're an idiot so someone will point out how?

I have to tell you, you might be method acting.

S'ok, I don't need to know how sore your butt is.

[curtis265]

is that APEX blue one a respray? even the headlight washers are blue, and i thought that APEX blue (favourite colour of Shigeru Uehara, the S2000 chassis and handling engineer) was only available on the Club Rally?

no, quite sure i've seen one on carsales before.

[ITEAZR]

s800 swap for s2000?

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/encounter-bay/cars-vans-utes/1967-honda-s800-convertible/1040451364

[curtis265]

shit that's awesome!!

[EKVTIR-T]

yeah what a beauty

will be better as investment than s2k in 20 yrs

[Baby Face]

CRAZY!

kind of thing my dad would love to jump on to.
if only he didnt have 6 motorbikes already. could have a family of S

[ITEAZR]

ap2 v2 wheels and tyres...

https://www.importmonster.com.au/view?url=http://page24.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/q15902013&thumb=http://auctions.c.yimg.jp/f19batchimg.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/6/2/0/9/koyasama-thumb-1395012927697325.jpg&title=S2000%2017in7J%2045%208%205J%2065%205%20114% 203%20215%20245

[Anthony21893]

Hey guys just wanted to know your opinion on this purchase. I recently flew up to SYD from Melbourne to get a blue 1999 S2000. I got it for $16 800 and it was sitting on about 122 xxx kms it is stock except for a k & n intake. Is it a good price?

[ITEAZR]

Hey guys just wanted to know your opinion on this purchase. I recently flew up to SYD from Melbourne to get a blue 1999 S2000. I got it for $16 800 and it was sitting on about 122 xxx kms it is stock except for a k & n intake. Is the a good price?


post up some pictures

[Giraffe]

Hey guys just wanted to know your opinion on this purchase. I recently flew up to SYD from Melbourne to get a blue 1999 S2000. I got it for $16 800 and it was sitting on about 122 xxx kms it is stock except for a k & n intake. Is the a good price?

I rkn its a good price, but why would you ask after your bought the car and not before... even if we tell you, it wouldnt really change the fact that you bought it already

[AusS2000]

If it's in good knick it's a good buy. It it's not then it's probably worth what you paid. And if it's shitful then you paid too much.

[Jasemas]

I guess if your asking our opinion on your car
You may be having second thoughts?

[victtorz]

haha I saw a blue s2000 couple hours ago from nsw pulling out of maccas on ballarat to take it for a spin, the guy crunched his second gear and when he came back to park he rode the clutch soooo bad. must be very new to manual.

[Baby Face]

I guess if your asking our opinion on your car
You may be having second thoughts?

psychologist lol, im thinking he wants to boast that he got it so cheap, with ok kms on it. Or he ran into this thread and thought to ask.

haha I saw a blue s2000 couple hours ago from nsw pulling out of maccas on ballarat to take it for a spin, the guy crunched his second gear and when he came back to park he rode the clutch soooo bad. must be very new to manual.

a lot of AP1s have trouble with 2nd gear if the GB isnt warm and if the driver is not good with the clutch in.
take down the number plate if u see it again so we can warn other potential buyers

[victtorz]

psychologist lol, im thinking he wants to boast that he got it so cheap, with ok kms on it. Or he ran into this thread and thought to ask.


a lot of AP1s have trouble with 2nd gear if the GB isnt warm and if the driver is not good with the clutch in.
take down the number plate if u see it again so we can warn other potential buyers

I seemed to have forgot the plate but from what I could remember the plate was nsw and blue, I think I remember seeing something like dan with numbers possibly 0. I know I've seen it up for sale not long ago not sure if that's the right one

[RenzokukenJ]

haha I saw a blue s2000 couple hours ago from nsw pulling out of maccas on ballarat to take it for a spin, the guy crunched his second gear and when he came back to park he rode the clutch soooo bad. must be very new to manual.

Lol fak dat

[fillit]

psychologist lol, im thinking he wants to boast that he got it so cheap, with ok kms on it. Or he ran into this thread and thought to ask.


a lot of AP1s have trouble with 2nd gear if the GB isnt warm and if the driver is not good with the clutch in.
take down the number plate if u see it again so we can warn other potential buyers

Agreed, it takes a while for the S2000 gb to warm up going through all the gears, it certainly takes a lot of driver effort to drive it properly.

[Ten Four]

Not really, had two a 99 and 01. 99 crunched 1st to 2nd when it felt like it, warm or not (under heavy load only). Other one didn't.

http://www.s2ki.com/stor/library/TSB/A00-055/index.htm

[speedhunter]

I find mine (03) crunches 1st > 2nd when cold as well sometimes. Noticed an improvement, though not totally cured, after changing fluids last service.

[Baby Face]

Not really, had two a 99 and 01. 99 crunched 1st to 2nd when it felt like it, warm or not (under heavy load only). Other one didn't.

http://www.s2ki.com/stor/library/TSB/A00-055/index.htm

i was going to link that TSB.
but i have a 00 and it has the 2nd gear crunch when im not expecting it and am not fully conscious of what my clutch foot is doing in regards to how activated the clutch is.
but generally it does not happen when i have been using the other gears and been on the road mroe than 10mins, if the car is idling though and all things look good ie engine temp, i will still experience the crunch because im not expecting it and the GB is actually cool still.
all this is basically only at high RPMs though and u want to be Doridori and do quick shift then it rejects. so let it warm up all you s2gays.

[RenzokukenJ]

i was going to link that TSB.
but i have a 00 and it has the 2nd gear crunch when im not expecting it and am not fully conscious of what my clutch foot is doing in regards to how activated the clutch is.
but generally it does not happen when i have been using the other gears and been on the road mroe than 10mins, if the car is idling though and all things look good ie engine temp, i will still experience the crunch because im not expecting it and the GB is actually cool still.
all this is basically only at high RPMs though and u want to be Doridori and do quick shift then it rejects. so let it warm up all you s2gays.

I found in dadars car first time I drove on cruise with him that his rejected 2nd even when warm, but I think I was letting out the clutch too quick...

[ITEAZR]

another s2k ebay scam? 10k

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2001-Honda-S2000-Silverstone-6-Speed-Manual-Roadster-/141242718048?pt=AU_Go_Karts&hash=item20e2b8d760&_uhb=1

[EKVTIR-T]

another s2k ebay scam? 10k

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2001-Honda-S2000-Silverstone-6-Speed-Manual-Roadster-/141242718048?pt=AU_Go_Karts&hash=item20e2b8d760&_uhb=12 other cars on ebay come up with his email from google..


http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:eMC0-sGBTlMJ (http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:eMC0-sGBTlMJ:www.ebay.com.au/itm/1968-Holden-Monaro-Coupe-/171279785201%3Fpt%3DAU_Go_Karts%26hash%3Ditem27e11 21cf1+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=au)
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:jTA-zITzfaQJ (http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:jTA-zITzfaQJ:www.ebay.com.au/itm/1976-Holden-Torana-Genuine-LX-SS-/261437238507%3Fpt%3DAU_Go_Karts%26hash%3Ditem3cded faceb+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=au)

an OG monaro coupe for 15k hahahaha so-suss

[integraR]

^ his ads are all different places nsw, qld, vic

[integraR]

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2001/SSE-AD-2725373/?Cr=0&sdmvc=1

[RenzokukenJ]

Owner not a problem plater.... Wot

[ITEAZR]

supercharged s2k 18k

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/darwin-region/cars-vans-utes/honda-s2000supercharged/1043014605

[(Ryanswhites2k)]

^ I saw that the other day, I know the Kms are a little high but it's not a bad buy considering its also negotiable

[curtis265]

i wonder how many power it makes

[Todxxx]

Searched for a solid 3 months for mine. Inspected 5 which passed internet viewing test. All 5 were horrible when inspected in person. Eventually I kind of stopped looking and came across one by accident.
Completely stock 01 model with 66xxx kms on it. Now owned it for 3 months

[Torell]

^^^ awesome. happy with it?

[Todxxx]

^^^ awesome. happy with it?

Could not be happier with it! Amazing car and have already started doing mods to it haha
First track day with it in may :)

[charlie15]

They're the biggest drainer cars to find in good condition. I searched everyday for an ap2 for 3 months. Worth the wait and every cent I paid.

[Torell]

agreed.

its kinda sad seeing some of those bad ones.

winton?

[arcenite]

yeah, I'm trying to find an ap1 in a good condition too, it's sad to have them comp tested and find out their compressions are all over the place :(

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

yeah, I'm trying to find an ap1 in a good condition too, it's sad to have them comp tested and find out their compressions are all over the place :(

LMFAO. Imagine being the owner, trying to sell it to you












And finding out their compression is up to shit?









loooooololololol!

[Torell]

lol what would you do?!? drop your price something rediculous. haha damn.

i been getting low balled a bit on my car :( but i figure, ill just keep enjoying it til a serious buyer comes along!

[arcenite]

LOL the price to pay for not taking care of it hahaha

[Baby Face]

the engines though have a pretty high R:S of like 1.85 so the engine walls shouldnt take too much of a smashing, even at the higher revs.

[arcenite]

my s2k hunt continues! :)

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

lol what would you do?!? drop your price something rediculous. haha damn.

Me Torell?

Well if my compression is up to shit, that means as the owner (I) would give myself three options:

Rebuild/Replace the motor (to please picky buyers)

Or

Hold onto the car (because fark it when this motor goes I'll replace with a K24)

Or

Consider some seriously good offers (because it's only an S2000 and I have seen motor and box sell on eBay with decent K's for ~$3500+)

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

my s2k hunt continues! :)

Go hard and chase that Honda gold.

[Torell]

how could you trade up an f20 for a k24 :O traitor!

[Jasemas]

Torque gets you going :P

[Loagz]

There's no replacement for displacement.

[arcenite]

There's no replacement for displacement.

I see what you did there ;p

[Baby Face]

I see what you did there ;p

mate thats old
anyway if thats the case we should all put in LS engines.

what really cant be replaced is lightweight factor.

[arcenite]

what'd you guys think of this ? http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2000/SSE-AD-2728456/?Cr=13&sdmvc=1

[charlie15]

I think that's a good price.

[Torell]

that does look good. get a carfacts report ofcourse

yellows nice

[lolmclol]

R J Missen Auto Repairs ... mechanic or ?

[arcenite]

I think that's a good price.

I'll probably have a look!


that does look good. get a carfacts report ofcourse

yellows nice

Yeah will def check revs ;)


R J Missen Auto Repairs ... mechanic or ?

What'd you mean?

[lolmclol]

I'll probably have a look!



Yeah will def check revs ;)



What'd you mean?

Panel beater/ smash repairer

[arcenite]

Panel beater/ smash repairer

As in the car's been damaged before?

[lolmclol]

As in the car's been damaged before?

I don't know, but its something to look at.

[arcenite]

He mentioned a change to rear bumper as it was backed into a pole, and a repaint of front bumper as some things fell of a truck and scratched it.

Edit: Just asked him about it and he said the previous owner serviced it there because he was the owner of the workshop.

[charlie15]

Not a big deal if that's all that's happened to it if he is being honest. Best to check it out if you know what to look out for or get it checked out by someone who knows what to look at.

[arcenite]

Not a big deal if that's all that's happened to it if he is being honest. Best to check it out if you know what to look out for or get it checked out by someone who knows what to look at.

Yeah I'm having a mate who's a mechanic, he'll have a look at it on a hoist etc. Hopefully it's straight.

[victtorz]

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2000/SSE-AD-2715743 anyone checked this one out? description is kinda suspicious though

[RenzokukenJ]

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2000/SSE-AD-2715743 anyone checked this one out? description is kinda suspicious though

Yh nh

Apparently has powered rear windows, and gearbox and diff change lolwot

[Baby Face]

it didnt have 04 interior.
the s2000 doesnt have much of an interior, so the only thing that could be there is the ap2 double cup holder which it doesnt have.

not sure about the AP2 diff and GB but if it has one it will be smoother, as long as its smooth and works shouldnt be a problem. hardly a good first car though.

[arcenite]

buyer decided to keep his s2000, back to the hunt for me :(