2001 Honda S2000 - POV Delivery & First Drive 

How much you pay for it

@@tayseersaeed556412 grand.

​@@brq4cars😮 lucky 🦆

@@jackpowell8155 Not me lol

Congrats man! Looks like so much fun.

What Honda s2000 22 year ago in the 2023

It’s not hard to believe, Honda has a legendary spot in real racing performance and development. You just have to look at Lemans Mugen NSX, their Gp moto or F1 heritage. They know sports and race cars very well.

They still make amazing sports car today, FL5.

@@Seramicsit’s a good hot hatch but not a sports car.

What kind of comment is this lol

For sure. That's really all you want once you get over the fast car bug. Most recent cars are almost completely devoid of emotion/character by comparison. It's almost become software infused rather than mechanical at this point...ie pops and bangs I wish I would have gotten an S2K instead of a first gen BRZ...back then 15-18k bought you one in near showroom condition. I had so much remorse when I took a ride in a friend's S2K with a nice intake and exhaust....the BRZ is so boring and feels so much slower in comparison. Not to mention Subaru quality or lack there of... Have an ND2 Miata now, it's as close as you can get for a modern car. Thing is damn quick on a backroad stock...they aren't slow anymore. lol. Even those are almost too fast for most backroads...speed limits still exist But nothing beats that induction sound and seemingly endless redline of an S2K....wish they weren't so expensive nowadays. I would have loved to pick one up instead of the Miata, but dropping 30-35k on a car that's nearly 20 years old for a daily driver vs 32500 for a 3700 mile 2020 Club with Recaros. Easy choice for me. This seems like a steal for today's S2K market! With some time, money, and love it's going to be a great car. Most S2Ks around that price are probably salvage titles or beat to piss.

I’ve been having a lot of trouble deciding whether I want this or a GR86 for my next sports car. I currently own an NB Miata, and while it can show it’s fun character sometimes, it’s also covered in rust and makes a bunch of scary noises. I’m probably one of the only people to say this but I hate my Miata because of that and I don’t think I want another one. I’m trying to sell it now and it’s a nightmare. I know S2000s aren’t the same car at all but I can’t help but see the resemblance, plus it’s going to be like a 25 year old car by the time I can get my hands on one, and like you said they’ll either be beat to piss or be collectible items. GR86 sounds like the way to go, but if I ever drove a nice S2000, I feel like I’d be pretty sad about getting the 86. Ig I just gotta wait and see how Topher compares this car and his 86.

​@@samstedman409 as someone who has owned 7 s2000's and driven GR86 on street, canyon, and track, I can tell you that they are both awesome cars but also very different. Relative to your NB, the s2000 will feel like a very violent and angry version of that car. I found the GR86 to be a better balanced car in terms of handling. Feels better to drive at the limit. But, the GR86 is struggling with reliability because of the RTV issues and Oil starvation on cornering. S2000's have been around for ages so the guess work for reliability mods is done and are just about bullet proof with a few of the right measures

As a long time S2000 owner, you just took me back... something that people rarely talk about, but you're spot on. Miss those early days when you could still walk into a showroom and see them for sale!

The only other options I can think of would be a C4 or C5 and I guess a Miata if speed isn’t a huge factor for someone

for that milage and state you lose in europe around 35k

Oh man, best thing we’ve done!

Human DSG?

@@1anreDicks Sporting Goods?

PDK

Wow I can’t find one under 22k around me

@@Paiittthis one had over 130k miles that’s why it was cheap

I imagine people typically say such things to make themselves feel better about whatever model they wound up with. Both are great. Fortunately North America and Japan ultimately received both models - people in these markets should buy whatever version appeals the most to them.

@VirtualGuth you literally said the same thing i did, although a bit more cynical. Thank you?

​@@DraegerV1 I've just never bought into the whole AP1 = the better S2000, AP2 = the better car thing. Those looking into buying a S2000 should focus on what aspects of the various versions they value most and shop accordingly. Those who have a limited budget obviously should buy what they can afford and know that every version of the S2000 is capable of racking up a lot of miles when properly maintained. S2000's in any form as they came from Honda offer plenty of fun for those who enjoy spending time at the upper end of the RPM range. It's also worth noting that as not everyone enjoys such cars, the S2000 definitely isn't for everyone.

@VirtualGuth logical explanation. I just think its cool that we do have the AP1 and AP2. More hardcore or less hardcore. Like, the S2000 is already an amazing car, and the fact that we have 2 versions to pick from is awesome. I still stand by the saying above. The AP1 is noticeably more edgy, while the AP2 is a bit more "daily friendly.'' Cant go wrong with either.

Airbox lid off definitely reduces power, but certainly good for a bit of fun to see what it would be like with a loud intake! I think is a channel on here on RU-vid that discusses an airbox mod they usually do, which does increase power a little bit on their dyno? (LHT Performance, though I see in the comments above that LHT Performance are controversial!) As you say, many aftermarket intakes are worse than the stock intake (likewise for many aftermarket headers).

@@TassieLorenzo I love LHT Performance but that particular test wasn't well controlled, the dyno pull that they did was after a tune and not like for like. I think I also disagree with some of their findings/instincts. The chambers are there to combat resonances throughout the rev range and the little diverter they removed along with those chambers probably harmed more than helped performance.

@@KirkwoodImaging Those are some good points! It occurred to me that Mugen are usually pretty good at designing OEM+ stuff, so I had a look at what the Mugen intake for the S2000 looks like. It seems further removed from the stock design than their EP3/DC5 or FN2 or FD2 Type R offerings. Regarding the FN2 airbox, there was a divider/chamber inside the bottom half of stock FN2 air box which I honestly don't know why it was there, so I removed it (it seems like it would block off 20% of the air filter area and I can only imagine it's there to reduce losses on part throttle during highway cruising or to improve part throttle response or part throttle torque?). I removed the turning vanes from both halves (as many people do) but felt the throttle response was worse, so reinstalled a stock top half with the turning vanes (which look like they would be at 90 degrees to the flow, but of course the flow is already turning around the 180 degree bend so it's more like 45 degrees -- I never removed the vanes that were in line with the flow on either half, as I can't see how they can be anything other than useful for keeping the flow aligned) and that seemed to put the throttle response back to normal. (I have a stock bottom half I could put back in too, but have left it as is, as it seems good as is, I dunno. It definitely doesn't seem worse in terms of performance -- maybe highway fuel economy is worse!) I believe the Mugen air box for the FN2 is like the stock one, but enlarged and with (I believe) no turning vanes inside nor that divider either. So not too dissimilar from somebody having removed all the gubbins from inside the stock airbox. "The chambers are there to combat resonances throughout the rev range" Do you think those resonances need to be accounted for, for performance reasons or only for acoustics? The FN2's stock intake tract has a Helmholtz resonator chamber branched off from it behind the front bumper, which AFAIK is only for acoustics rather than performance. The Mugen intake includes an air scoop which does away with the resonator. (Apparently using the air scoop and doing away with the stock resonator makes VTEC crossover sound less pronounced.)

Me too

Not even close

I’m 6’2” - it’s a serious struggle getting in and out. Cheers!

@@thomasoneill5653 did you get some lower seat brackets?

Hoping he fits.

@@Affalterbach1967like a bug in a rug!

It’s understandable why values have gone up so much! It’s one of the best drivers cars ever made. Vibration is definitely clutch buzz, only on deceleration and stops when lightly pressing on the clutch pedal. It’s getting better though with more driving 👍👍

AP1's don't really have TCT issues. No need to change it preventatively. Also no need to change retainers if they're in good shape and you don't plan on mechanically over revving the car. Valve adjustment is good though, but even then they don't creep very much. But since you're in there already you can do the retainers. Stock suspension is actually nearly as good as Ohlins. But maybe your suspension was worn out. But yes the clutch master can go, and it's a good idea to lubricate the shifter and get new OEM bushings. People mistreat these cars then have more issues that they then blame on the car.