Is this a Jap-Spec s2000 ?

[Premature Vtec]

Hey guys looking at buying a s2k done a search on google and ozh but can't really find anything or maybe didnt search hard enough.

I test drove this s2k the owner claims its jap-spec (quicker motor?), but how can I tell ? also whats the difference if it is Jap spec ? Any help would be good thanks

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...rice:Min,Max~1

[Nismo3oi]

Best to go check it out in person. Could be a Jap Sec as the front bumper does not have the washers. But Jap Specs dont have quicker motors. Buy a Aus Spec.

[dc2r-0636]

- F20c V-TEC Engine (Factory 206kw compared to the 176kw Aus Spec S2000)


lmao what dumb arse. where did he pluck 206kw from

[Premature Vtec]

No idea, how much slower is japspec s2k ?

[dc2r-0636]

id say theyre exactly the same. wouldnt be slower and it woulnt be quicker.

but insurance costs will be higher then the audm version.

[curtis265]

pretty sure they have different wheels too :S

[barefootbonzai]

Looks to be jap spec from the pictures. As mentioned, front bar has no washers, rear bar is also correct (different where the number plate mounts) and the center console has a coin pocket (since there's no headlight washers). So yeah, looks pretty legit. But yeah, there is no real advantage buying a Jap Spec S2k as the seller seems to think.

[Premature Vtec]

Ahh kk thanks heaps for the info guys ! Also has a tear in the roof how much would be to replace the soft top ?

[Newtype]

Don't focus on whether or not the car is jap spec, focus on buying a good S2000.

http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/7758...-a-used-s2000/

Jap spec doesnt mean anything if the cars bad..

[Premature Vtec]

Yeah the car itself isnt bad no leaks box feels good engine idles fine drives good. Going to have a more precise look at it again before I buy

[tamay_s2k]

best way to tell if its japspec, see if its got the japspec dash with the gps system inbuilt..

and apparently the japspec motors run a higher compression ratio then the aus because of something to do with the climate.. which could 'technically' give them more power...

[vyets]

best way to tell if its japspec, see if its got the japspec dash with the gps system inbuilt..

and apparently the japspec motors run a higher compression ratio then the aus because of something to do with the climate.. which could 'technically' give them more power...

not all come with gps it was an option.

heap jdm motor runs higher compression also has slightly more power

audm s2k - 176kw
jdm s2k - 184kw

not that you would feel the diffrence.