m4a1mustang's 5.0, S2000, and other cars thread

[Pharmacist]

Why were you being threatened and heckled? Were you driving in some redneck hick town or something?

What do you think about interior room for the s2000? I thought, and still thinking, about buying one as a daily driver and track toy. They're very cheap right now. But that tight claustrophobic interior, lack of torque, and noisy engine give me the distinct feeling I won't be happy during those long commutes in rush hour traffic.

[Jeffblue]

Originally Posted by Pharmacist

Why were you being threatened and heckled? Were you driving in some redneck hick town or something?

What do you think about interior room for the s2000? I thought, and still thinking, about buying one as a daily driver and track toy. They're very cheap right now. But that tight claustrophobic interior, lack of torque, and noisy engine give me the distinct feeling I won't be happy during those long commutes in rush hour traffic.

if m4a1mustang doesn't mind the lack of torque, i'm sure you would notice it even less.

[Red__Zed]

Originally Posted by Pharmacist

Why were you being threatened and heckled? Were you driving in some redneck hick town or something?

Ever been to Philly?

What do you think about interior room for the s2000? I thought, and still thinking, about buying one as a daily driver and track toy. They're very cheap right now. But that tight claustrophobic interior, lack of torque, and noisy engine give me the distinct feeling I won't be happy during those long commutes in rush hour traffic.

If those are your concerns, the s2000 isn't the car for you. It's a sports car...you seem to be looking for something else entirely.

[Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Ever been to Philly?

No. So what's with Philly? According to wikipedia they vote democrat so they can't be that bad. But I'm canadian, so maybe i'm missing something.

If those are your concerns, the s2000 isn't the car for you. It's a sports car...you seem to be looking for something else entirely.

yes. i want a car that's fast and competent on the track while being easy to live with on a daily basis. i only have room to park 1 car so that car should be the best of both worlds. a 370z did that. right now I'm considering used m3. an s2000 would be a great toy and weekend car, not so good as a daily driver.

[phelan]

Originally Posted by Pharmacist

No. So what's with Philly? According to wikipedia they vote democrat so they can't be that bad. But I'm canadian, so maybe i'm missing something.

wow, really? wtf.

like most big cities philadelphia has good areas and bad areas. stevie just happened to run out of gas near a very, very bad area.

[Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by phelan

wow, really? wtf.

like most big cities philadelphia has good areas and bad areas. stevie just happened to run out of gas near a very, very bad area.

i was thinking he was being heckled by the buy-american jap-is-crap crowd which doesn't seem likely in a northern democrat state. was that the case?

[Jeffblue]

Originally Posted by Pharmacist

i was thinking he was being heckled by the buy-american jap-is-crap crowd which doesn't seem likely in a northern democrat state. was that the case?

i think you are over thinking things. he ran out of gas in the hood. they don't ask your political party before you knife you.

[Red__Zed]

Originally Posted by Pharmacist

No. So what's with Philly? According to wikipedia they vote democrat so they can't be that bad. But I'm canadian, so maybe i'm missing something.

Not sure what political leaning has to do with it.

Philly has some rough parts. Places you don't want to go alone with a nice car.

yes. i want a car that's fast and competent on the track while being easy to live with on a daily basis. i only have room to park 1 car so that car should be the best of both worlds. a 370z did that. right now I'm considering used m3. an s2000 would be a great toy and weekend car, not so good as a daily driver.

Cool. Maybe you can start a thread about the car you are looking for so you don't derail this one

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by Pharmacist

No. So what's with Philly? According to wikipedia they vote democrat so they can't be that bad. But I'm canadian, so maybe i'm missing something.


yes. i want a car that's fast and competent on the track while being easy to live with on a daily basis. i only have room to park 1 car so that car should be the best of both worlds. a 370z did that. right now I'm considering used m3. an s2000 would be a great toy and weekend car, not so good as a daily driver.

I have never been given a hard time in the south. I lived there with a Civic, no less. This is just a white/asian guy being in a very rough black neighborhood.

Anyways, this thread is about cars so let's move along.

[jpritche]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I have never been given a hard time in the south. I lived there with a Civic, no less. This is just a white/asian guy being in a very rough black neighborhood.

Anyways, this thread is about cars so let's move along.

Thats because you are white and have a lot of guns

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by jpritche

Thats because you are white and have a lot of guns

I'm half Asian and had no guns back then.

Anyways, moving along.

I ordered for the S2K:

Wheelskin's leather steering wheel cover
6 Honda OEM oil filters
6 Oil drain plug washers
Trans drain/fill washers
Diff drain/fill washers
New OEM floor mats

Still need to pick up an OEM air filter and transmission fluid. Then I need to decide what diff fluid to use. Apparently Honda does not stock any S2K diff fluid, and some dealers have used the CR-V fluid which has led to premature failure.

The seats show some wear, especially on the passenger seat (I think the previous owner had a small dog) so I am going to order Clazzio leather seat covers:

[Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I ordered for the S2K:

Wheelskin's leather steering wheel cover
6 Honda OEM oil filters
6 Oil drain plug washers
Trans drain/fill washers
Diff drain/fill washers
New OEM floor mats

are they coming overnight on a plane from japan?

as for diff fluid, why not use redline75w90?

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by Pharmacist

Why were you being threatened and heckled? Were you driving in some redneck hick town or something?

What do you think about interior room for the s2000? I thought, and still thinking, about buying one as a daily driver and track toy. They're very cheap right now. But that tight claustrophobic interior, lack of torque, and noisy engine give me the distinct feeling I won't be happy during those long commutes in rush hour traffic.

I am white (well, I'm half Asian but I haven't had much sun due to the seasons ) and I was in a very, very, VERY hood neighborhood. :|

Interior room... it depends on your size. I am 6'0 and 250 lbs and fit comfortably. But I have the seat all the way back, and the steering wheel is not adjustable so it's a little low but still in a good position. I wouldn't want to DD it, though. There's not much space, not much room to move around, and it is noisy. I think it's the perfect fair-weather car or track toy, but not a daily driver. I view it as a compliment to the 5.0/370Z. With the 5.0/370 you have a car that compromises sport and comfort/practicality. The S2K is all about the driving experience... the engineers really didn't bother much with making it practical or comfortable.

Torque... honestly the AP2 feels fairly torquey. I am used to the 5.0 and don't feel left wanting with the S2K. Obviously if you need to "go" you will downshift, but in regular situations it's fine... just keep it above 2,000 RPM and it moves about just fine. It's responsive, and thanks to the throttle cable there is no input lag at all.

The engine actually sounds pretty good purring throughout the rev range. And the transmission is just to die for. I love it. Aside from the chassis the transmission is my favorite thing about this car... it's... perfect.