Deciding between s2000 and 370z.

mrcardio

I've driven plenty of AP2 S2000's and none felt like they were really "lacking torque". The AP2's pull pretty well from 4500rpms all the way up to 8200rpms. You also got to consider the low curb weight (~ 2800lbs or about 450lbs lighter than a 370z) and World class 6 speed manual transmissions. The optimal height / weight for being able to truly enjoy an S2k are probably between 5’6 – 5’10 and 120-165lbs; it wasn’t designed for big fat Americans obviously. I suppose one might be bitter (because they are great cars) if they don’t fit well in one but that’s no reason to call it a “girls car”.

chuckd05

I'm 6 2 and I fit in that car just fine. No bending of the kneck.

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toplinegrowth

The 370Z vs. the Honda S2000

Some good stuff in this thread on S2000 vs 370Z.

BLUESLATE

LOL... this thread is still going on..

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Zeto

I've owned both and I must say I agree with the statements of handling and power between the 370Z and the S2K. HOWEVER, when it comes to modding the 370 has a long way to go. Boosted 370Z's are no match for boosted S2K's.

Red370

are you insane? im hoping you meant that the other way around

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Zeto

No I'm not. Right now there are 750+ WHP S2Ks on STOCK INTERNALS with only a 3mm head gasket to lower the compression ratio. Show me a Z, any Z that can do that. Not to mention the fact that the S2K is about 400lbs less. Please go do some research before commenting on the subject.

Red370

and please, show me some factual evidence of this before you begin your rant, and no, a "My buddy knows a guy" wont work, and a referral to another forum wont either.

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Chriz

Zeto is right, go check out the Inlinepro s2000 and the s2000 from hell on youtube and internetz.
Hopefully we will soon be seeing numbers as high or higher in your vq37s

edit:didnt see that InTheZone already posted vids...my bad

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kenchan

inthezone- you're a civic owner. you're forgetting your primary weapon. NOS!

...or wait, was that too soon to use? (how did that line go? too soon son?) did vtec kick in yet? do you like sushi?

InTheZone

lol not sure what quote you're referring to, but



and Rick Yune(guy in pic in s2000) is 6'1", he had no trouble getting in, out, or moving around in his s2000. Sure he's not a heavy build, but his height didn't hurt him in this "smaller" car.

atl370z

I've test drive a 08 s2 before I bought my base 370z w.sports pkg. To me, the s2 didn't even come close when comparing with 370z. Some how I was feeling a little un-safe riding in the s2, I felt like if I ever get hit on the road, I would get crush. Yes, the s2 might handles alittle better but I just can't say no to the pure raw power of the z.

Nick911sc

I'd be under the assumption that 750hp S2k's aren't the norm lol

Red370

The F20 will NOT make that kind of power on a stock block, i dont care what resource this is coming from. Reliably 400 MAYBE, and thats a very big MAYBE. Reliability and peak power go hand in hand, a VQ37 could make 800whp, reliably? nope.

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Monev

A clown that does coke and doesnt know what he's talking about.
I made 520rwhp on a stock block at 18psi. Made passes at the track and the block didn't let go. These engines are made to handle abuse. And no, i'm not hte only one making such numbers. So 400 reliably maybe? know your facts before you look like a clown. Hold up. You are a clown