My new car. :)

[95EagleAWD]

It's like a big go-kart!

Traded the NSX in for this and some cash. '03 NFR (the only Formula Red S2000 I've ever actually seen) AP1, 67,000 kms, bone stock. :D

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/95EagleAWD/S2000/swk1.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/95EagleAWD/S2000/s2k2.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/95EagleAWD/S2000/s2k3.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/95EagleAWD/S2000/s2k5.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/95EagleAWD/S2000/s2k6.jpg

I drove it up from Calgary and had a ball. My first ragtop, and it's crazy. It's like being at the park when you're in the car. I should have bought one years ago...

[cityhunter2501]

congrats man, nice color too:thumbsup:

how;s the driving compared to the NSX?

[Carlton]

From slow car to another slow car... jk

Looks nice!

[A790]

Whammy! Looks pretty hot. Do you like it more than the NSX?

[CivicDXR]

looks awesome, love the color (but I'm biased since I love red, my only 2 cars have been red)! Did you keep the Volks from the NSX to put on here? Or would they even fit properly?

:thumbsup:

[Mr_ET]

drop lip and rims and she`s good to go. Love the color and it looks mint man.

Too bad the NSX had to go, loved that car as well.

[gpomp]

needs a front lip :)

[arian_ma]

Originally posted by gpomp
needs a front lip :)
and an OEM spoiler.

I doubt the Volks would fit on this car CivicDXR

[Nismo S13]

enjoy! lol, thats my old car! traded her in 2 weeks ago!

[VWbloke]

Looks good! Enjoy her in good health :thumbsup:

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by Mr_ET
drop lip and rims and she`s good to go. Love the color and it looks mint man.

Too bad the NSX had to go, loved that car as well.

Yup.

I'm thinking either black Enkei RPF-1 or black TE-37s again.

No spoiler though. Clean rear. The lip isn't cheap though, good God.....

[arian_ma]

Order it from the States, only about $250 IIRC painted.

[ragu]

love the colour man, looks awsome! :thumbsup:

[obliterate8]

Question... Why would you buy this when you can get a BRAND NEW Sky Redline for the same price that kills this car in every aspect? Who gives a fuck if its a saturn.. No better than a honda

[TomcoPDR]

wow pretty nice

[gpomp]

Originally posted by obliterate8
Question... Why would you buy this when you can get a BRAND NEW Sky Redline for the same price that kills this car in every aspect? Who gives a fuck if its a saturn.. No better than a honda Question... have you driven either car or are you just talking outta your ass?

[Oldskool]

Originally posted by gpomp
Question... have you driven either car or are you just talking outta your ass?

He probably thinks that the sky has more arm room, so he can more effectively use his whip, in drive-by whippings.

[jsn]

Originally posted by obliterate8
Question... Why would you buy this when you can get a BRAND NEW Sky Redline for the same price that kills this car in every aspect? Who gives a fuck if its a saturn.. No better than a honda

What a stupid comment. He's showing the beyond community his new car. He's not asking opinions on other cars or what car he should get. He bought a car (and a very nice one at that) and he's showing us pictures. What you think about the saturn Ion is completely irrelevant. :rolleyes:

[Impreza]

Congrats! Nice color!

[Spoons]

Originally posted by gpomp
needs a front lip :)

+1

[dimi]

Wooohooo! Good choice!!!!!!!!

[rip]

Nice, let us know how it compares to the nsex.

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by arian_ma

and an OEM spoiler.

I doubt the Volks would fit on this car CivicDXR

Oh, I assumed they would've fit cause stock NSX wheels fit the S2K...

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=578501&st=0&#entry12874390

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by obliterate8
Question... Why would you buy this when you can get a BRAND NEW Sky Redline for the same price that kills this car in every aspect? Who gives a fuck if its a saturn.. No better than a honda

Because the Sky doesn't rev to 9000 rpm and handle like a tail happy bastard.

Sorry, I've driven a Sky and the S2000 is way, way more fun.

[carzcraz]

Congrats on the new car :)

Are you looking at getting an OEM front lip? If so, I'd recommend you contacting Ganley Honda as that's where my old lip was purchased and was very much cheaper than other places.

[funkedelic]

gorgeous car, there is one exactly like that here in Lethbridge. I don't particularly like Red but this color really pops and gets your attention. Volk wheels would go perfect with that car

congrats :thumbsup:

[schocker]

Looks like it is in really nice condition. Good find. I did lol at the redline comment though

[Graham_A_M]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD


Because the Sky doesn't rev to 9000 rpm and handle like a tail happy bastard.

Sorry, I've driven a Sky and the S2000 is way, way more fun.

True, but I'd much rather have a car with more usuable power, and one that doesn't need to be revved to the moon just to have some balls to it. :dunno:
The Sky redline is a great car, but no trunk space.... at all... much like the Miata. For that alone (sheer practicality I mean) I'd get the S2k, as the Sky is great for just Sunday drives, or commuting, but this is much better for the day to day living.

Beautiful car regardless. :thumbsup:

[JDM¦FC]

Question... Why would you buy this when you can get a BRAND NEW Sky Redline for the same price that kills this car in every aspect? Who gives a fuck if its a saturn.. No better than a honda

Saturns are for fags man
This AP1 FTW!

[nightfx]

Originally posted by obliterate8
Question... Why would you buy this when you can get a BRAND NEW Sky Redline for the same price that kills this car in every aspect? Who gives a fuck if its a saturn.. No better than a honda
Eww

[Eleanor]

I saw the NSX coming down the QE2 on Saturday. Looked good, hope you keep the S2K as clean as the NSX! :thumbsup:

[eb0i]

I am jealous. Congrats man!

[95EagleAWD]

The Miata has a trunk almost as big as the S2K. The Sky has jack shit.

[dino_martini]

Congrats!

[NickGT]

Wow the NSX was so nice I thought you'd take that to the grave! Anyways the new S2K is gorgeous too! Congrats!

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by NickGT
Wow the NSX was so nice I thought you'd take that to the grave! Anyways the new S2K is gorgeous too! Congrats!

Life's too short to own one car. Gotta switch it up, I want to experience a lot of wheels! :D

[Jlude]

Congrats!

Looks good.

[A3GTiVR6SC]

I think i just saw your NSX cruisin in Chestermere with dealer plates..did you sell it to some brown guy?

...Then i come on to Beyond to see this thread, so most likely it was yours. lol

Congrats on the new ride though! looks pristine.:thumbsup:

[rpalm35]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD
The Miata has a trunk almost as big as the S2K. The Sky has jack shit.

Beat me too it!

Miata trunks are actually bigger than you'd think.

As for the Sky. There is literally NO trunk space. If the top is down, you cannot even get an overnight bag in it. (Test drove one a couple weeks ago) It was a nice feeling car, but nothing like an S2K.

I think you made a good decision!

[2EFNFAST]

8rwtq at 6000rpm :drool:

[Destinova403]

nice car man... love the colour, dont see it often.

[tabouli]

Am I too late to capitalize on the Saturn Sky comment?

The AP is a huge upgrade from the older NSX. It's less of a car, but newer and better.

[euro_racer]

:D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/karnaibsg/5x4bq75-1.jpg

[Accord_tunerx]

damn thats nice

[Hash_man]

Nice buy... I was thinking of going and checking that car out, clean looking S2k.

I am so tempted to go buy one lately, but don't know if its a car i'd want to drive in winter or not... :dunno:

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by Hash_man
Nice buy... I was thinking of going and checking that car out, clean looking S2k.

I am so tempted to go buy one lately, but don't know if its a car i'd want to drive in winter or not... :dunno:

I am. RWD + snow FTMFW!!!

[RATM]

thats a nice car!
how are you finding the gas mileage (vs. or compared to the NSX)?!

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by RATM
thats a nice car!
how are you finding the gas mileage (vs. or compared to the NSX)?!

About the same. The NSX was great on gas, and the S2K seems decent too. The S2000 has a smaller tank though. Still, it's half a tank from Edmonton to Calgary and that's fine.

[95EG6P]

She's a beauty:D

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by 95EG6P
She's a beauty:D

Thanks.

It's a real hit with all the troops on base here, ha.

[blownz]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD


Thanks.

It's a real hit with all the troops on base here, ha.

Because they are all excited assuming a chick is driving the girls car. :poosie: :D

j/k nice car and convertables are fun, but I really liked the last one too. I hope you don't trade this in on a civic next. :(

[95EagleAWD]

Haha.... we're all smart enough to know that there's no hotties in the Army. They're all in the Navy or Air Force... :)

Civic? Nah. I'm not even entertaining what's next. I'm just enjoying the hell out of 9000 RPM.

[demosticgarbage]

wow nice car. so you had to pay and trade in your nsx to get this? arnt they like 35 grand for an old one?? :dunno: :dunno:

[demosticgarbage]

wow nice car. so you had to pay and trade in your nsx to get this? arnt they like 35 grand for an old one?? :dunno: :dunno:

[nightfx]

Originally posted by demosticgarbage
wow nice car. so you had to pay and trade in your nsx to get this? arnt they like 35 grand for an old one?? :dunno: :dunno:
Traded his NSX in for the S2K + Cash i believe.

Sexy S2000! :thumbsup:

[4doorj]

beautiful car:drool:
i love the red s2k's

any plans for it???

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by demosticgarbage
wow nice car. so you had to pay and trade in your nsx to get this? arnt they like 35 grand for an old one?? :dunno: :dunno:

Yeah, I got money with the S2K, not the other way around, haha.

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by 4doorj
beautiful car:drool:
i love the red s2k's

any plans for it???

Drop on something, just not sure yet.
Black Enkei RPF1s or the Black TE-37 route again.

I'm sitting on forced induction options. I'm probably going to wait for ScienceOfSpeed to finish their supercharger kit and see how it does. With Comptech bankrupt, who knows how the support may be down the road.

And the little things, clear markers, exhaust, etc.

If I was really balling, I'd go with ProjectJDM's full undertray and diffuser!

[arian_ma]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD

If I was really balling, I'd go with ProjectJDM's full undertray and diffuser!
For all those high speed runs you're going to be doing? Lol ;)

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by arian_ma

For all those high speed runs you're going to be doing? Lol ;)

It won't hurt at the track. Like I said, if I was ballin'.

It looks badass too! :drama:

[MikeAg]

Sexy car man. I want an s2000 so badly i'm even thinking about buying that 2002 rebuilt title blue s2000 but im not too sure because if it was any good you think someone would have taken it by now.

[Jlude]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD


Drop on something, just not sure yet.
Black Enkei RPF1s or the Black TE-37 route again.

I'm sitting on forced induction options. I'm probably going to wait for ScienceOfSpeed to finish their supercharger kit and see how it does. With Comptech bankrupt, who knows how the support may be down the road.

And the little things, clear markers, exhaust, etc.

If I was really balling, I'd go with ProjectJDM's full undertray and diffuser!

kraftwerks has a great SC kit out for the S2K, I think they've even come out with an AP1 kit.

[Impreza]

Originally posted by Jlude


kraftwerks has a great SC kit out for the S2K, I think they've even come out with an AP1 kit.

They only have the you-tune kit for the 00-05s. I am waiting for their AP1 high-boost kit, everything so far looks promising!

[gpomp]

turbo would be great if they had a decent ems for the s2k.

[4doorj]

yeah clears do the car good:thumbsup:
before i didnt care about the amber
but when i installed the clears i could never go back to amber side markers and corners

[TaiChino]

TE-37s for sure, sick sick wheels.

[whitexboi69]

thats because everyone on beyond is all talk but nobody actually comes to look at it



Originally posted by MikeAg
Sexy car man. I want an s2000 so badly i'm even thinking about buying that 2002 rebuilt title blue s2000 but im not too sure because if it was any good you think someone would have taken it by now.

[95EagleAWD]

Ordered black RPF1s and these today.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/BigPic.jsp?sidewall=Blackwall&sidewall=Blackwall&tireMake=Hoosier&tireModel=R6

Those should make water interesting. But they're cheaper than most UHP summer tires, so I'm gonna try 'em out.

[Eleanor]

Originally posted by gpomp
turbo would be great if they had a decent ems for the s2k.
I've heard good things about the AEM, other than the OBD-2 & temperature gauge, which modifry has a fix for :dunno:

Congrats on the RPF-1's, I love those wheels, light, high quality & fairly inexpensive.

Did you go the 17" x 8"/9" +45 all around route?

[95EagleAWD]

Yup. 225 and 255 tires.

[Eleanor]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD
Yup. 225 and 255 tires.

Have you begun the operation on your rear fenders yet? :D

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by Eleanor


Have you begun the operation on your rear fenders yet? :D

I'll roll 'em in the winter. The wheels won't get here for a while.

[Eleanor]

From what I've read, you're going to need more than a roll. (Cut fender liner, relocate bumper tab, etc.)

[Impreza]

+45 and 255 on the rears will be nice!! Will require the work mentioned above tho...

[shadowz]

Rear tab cutting will not be needed with that setup, fender roll and you will be fine

[schocker]

rpf1's will look great on your car. they are a nice light and well priced wheel that still looks good.

[Stunt66]

Originally posted by MikeAg
Sexy car man. I want an s2000 so badly i'm even thinking about buying that 2002 rebuilt title blue s2000 but im not too sure because if it was any good you think someone would have taken it by now.

Coming from the guy who has tried to trade his celica for pretty much every car that has been for sale on beyond.:nut:

[dimi]

I have 255 +45 9" rear RPF1 on my S2k. You won't have any problems on stock suspension. Once you lower, camber and a roll will be needed.

Oh yea and why would you get comp. tires? Are you only running track?

[95EagleAWD]

Street and track. A couple guys are running full slicks on the street with no problems, really. A big puddle could suck, but those are rare.

And they're cheaper than most good tires anyways.

[beyond_ban]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD
Street and track. A couple guys are running full slicks on the street with no problems, really. A big puddle could suck, but those are rare.

And they're cheaper than most good tires anyways.

Isn't running slicks on the streets illegal? I think it is somewhere around $1-2000 for the fine and an automatic tow to the impound lot. After all that you get to go to the impound law and pay an impound fee and "delivery" fee. I am not so sure its worth running slicks on the street....

[Impreza]

Originally posted by beyond_ban


Isn't running slicks on the streets illegal? I think it is somewhere around $1-2000 for the fine and an automatic tow to the impound lot. After all that you get to go to the impound law and pay an impound fee and "delivery" fee. I am not so sure its worth running slicks on the street....

Can anyone confirm this?

[syeve]

Slicks on the street? My experience with true slicks is they are brutal on the street, drag radials on the other hand are very streetable.

[gpomp]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD
And they're cheaper than most good tires anyways. I couldn't believe what I read so I did some research...

I got prices from tirerack.com comparing the Hoosiers to two of the best tires on the market right now (Z1* and RE-01R).

Assuming that the treadwear rating is correct, you will go through 5 sets of Hoosiers for every one set of Z1*'s (4.5x for the RE-01R). So to drive the same distance it'll cost you $4810 on the Hoosiers, $566 on the Dunlops, and $935 for the Bridgestones.

Hoosier R6
Front: 225/45ZR17 Price: $237.00 (each)
Rear: 255/45ZR17 Price: $244.00 (each)
Treadwear: 40

Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec
Front: 225/45ZR17 Price: $126.00 (each)
Rear: 255/40ZR17 Price: $157.00 (each)
Treadwear: 200

Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R
Front: 225/45ZR17 Price: $183.00 (each)
Rear: 255/40ZR17 Price: $238.00 (each)
Treadwear: 180

[95EagleAWD]

^^

Good point. I guess my mindset is still in NSX tire size; oh well, they'll still be fun!

As for the illegality of it, they are DOT approved and how many cops are gonna notice the tread pattern?

Lightning edit here: My buddy is running the same slicks on his GTR all summer and expecting to get the season out of them. That's all I got out of tires in the NSX was one summer. So once I drop and align the S2K way lower, I'm not expecting good tire wear.

[beyond_ban]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD
^^

Good point. I guess my mindset is still in NSX tire size; oh well, they'll still be fun!

As for the illegality of it, they are DOT approved and how many cops are gonna notice the tread pattern?

Lightning edit here: My buddy is running the same slicks on his GTR all summer and expecting to get the season out of them. That's all I got out of tires in the NSX was one summer. So once I drop and align the S2K way lower, I'm not expecting good tire wear.

It isn't very likely that they will notice them while spinning, but if they are stopped beside you at a light or if they were to pull you over for something else and then noticed your tires, you would be fucked.

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by beyond_ban


It isn't very likely that they will notice them while spinning, but if they are stopped beside you at a light or if they were to pull you over for something else and then noticed your tires, you would be fucked.

Bah, I'd have to see in the TSA if it's actually illegal.

[95EagleAWD]

So it's illegal. Oh well. :)

[beyond_ban]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD
So it's illegal. Oh well. :)

just make sure the wheels are always spinning so the cops cant see the tread pattern :thumbsup:

[Cody D]

2JZ swap?

[Eleanor]

Originally posted by Cody D
2JZ swap?

Please god no.

[beyond_ban]

Originally posted by Cody D
2JZ swap?

into an s2000? Interesting swap...

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by Cody D
2JZ swap?

Nope.

It'll be NA for a while then supercharged when I can afford it.

[SNAATCH]

I saw your old NSX this morning. It is looking pretty slick man!

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by SNAATCH
I saw your old NSX this morning. It is looking pretty slick man!

It always was. :)

[Lucky97]

that is such a nice color

[Cody D]

Originally posted by Eleanor
Please god no.

Please Jebus yes, I've wanted to do it since I first saw the video back in the day, I almost did that instead of buying my NSX.


Originally posted by beyond_ban
into an s2000? Interesting swap...

There are a couple threads about it on here already...

DV08SE-zV7A

/Hijack

[Eleanor]

Originally posted by Cody D
Please Jebus yes, I've wanted to do it since I first saw the video back in the day, I almost did that instead of buying my NSX.

Ugh, if you want a 2jz-gte, just get a supra or swap one into an IS300. Don't put it in a honda and make a huge hack job of it and have totally uncontrollable power only good in a straight line.

The s2k was meant to take the twisties, not run 11s.

But an SC would be sweet, maybe even a small turbo?

[Cody D]

Originally posted by Eleanor


Ugh, if you want a 2jz-gte, just get a supra or swap one into an IS300. Don't put it in a honda and make a huge hack job of it and have totally uncontrollable power only good in a straight line.

The s2k was meant to take the twisties, not run 11s.

But an SC would be sweet, maybe even a small turbo?

Convertible, reliable big power, torque, maybe it wouldn't have the same weight distribution but I'm sure I'd have a blast in it. I haven't read anything on s2ki about it being a hack job either.

Either way Ryan isn't down with it and this thread is for his car so I'll drop it.

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by Cody D


Convertible, reliable big power, torque, maybe it wouldn't have the same weight distribution but I'm sure I'd have a blast in it. I haven't read anything on s2ki about it being a hack job either.

Either way Ryan isn't down with it and this thread is for his car so I'll drop it.

Thanks bud.

I'm out of the Army on August 29; I'm taking some time off for a week or so afterwords, going to Kelowna and shit. I'll swing by on my way home and maybe we could go hit up some twisties around Drumheller; see if that Porsche of yours can keep up. :)

[SNAATCH]

Originally posted by Eleanor


Ugh, if you want a 2jz-gte, just get a supra or swap one into an IS300. Don't put it in a honda and make a huge hack job of it and have totally uncontrollable power only good in a straight line.

The s2k was meant to take the twisties, not run 11s.

But an SC would be sweet, maybe even a small turbo?
I don't think it would change the way it would handle that much. Usually you can tweak the suspension to make up for any weight balance issues.