Guess what this Time Attack S2000 Sounds Like? - One Take

This car should be called "Project: Loud n' Sticky". Wow. It's a fully built Honda S2000 (AP1) with all the mods, all the grip, and a dash of aero. Driving cars like this is a special day indeed. (Goodbye headphones.) Mods and all that in the video!
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[@intracosm]

Idgaf who you are this is one of the best cars ever built of all time

[@RockstarGarageS2K]

You should see what she's up to now

[@quincygaming9529]

How can you not love an s2000? Timeless car

[@Platypus_Warrior]

I like it too. Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained makes a video about all the good stuff in it that made him buy one but for some reason people seem to almost get disappointed whether because of the power or tuning capabilities... The setup on this video looks perfect for it, the best so far. Instead of focusing on the power, they focus on the grip, power/weigh and balance. I think it's one of these cars where adding a big turbo is not the answer but instead, doing exactly that, transforming it into a race car. Lightweight, naturally aspirated.... I would change the exhaust for the road or add some kind of valve system (it's a race car I know)

[@smooth_ops2942]

@@Platypus_Warrior well a supercharger would make this setup even better and on the stock f22's they get like 420-430ish whp.

[@rohanzky]

Jeremy Lopes I beg to differ. As the owner of a 700hp turbo ap1, the best of both worlds is having the grip along with having the power. It’s a marvelous car!

[@Platypus_Warrior]

@@smooth_ops2942 I like superchargers but you would have to lighten the front somehow. Move the battery to the rear, fiber glass hood. I don't know, seems like the power on this car is already plenty to me and I like light cars anyway

[@ShamanWS6]

well... they kind of suck at most things ... until you do a lot of work to them... nice back road cars tho

[@DanMarcelino]

“Turn your volume down” Proceeds to turn volume up.

[@lilblingking1491]

LMAO 100% did the same thing!

[@tybage5080]

69th like your welcome :D

[@thegoodguy3339]

ΗΑΗΑΗΑΗΑΗΑΗΑΗ ΜΕ

[@zackklapman3569]

You get it.

[@quackman]

I saw your comment first, already turning my volume in advance now, thx.

[@wesd991]

I won't forget working at a Honda delear when these things first came out and i said a 4cyl? Pssshhh. Then I drove it. The smiles per gallon, the sound of that motor revving up to 9k, the fun going around corners and letting it slide out while being predictable is the reason this car has always been on top of my list. If you ever get to drive another. Try and find a stock ap1 with an intake. The soundtrack on it is glorious

[@minibikemadman]

I was a pdi tech when the ap1's came out and the b16 civic si's. I had a late night pdi to do on a sliver ap1 and had to make sure vtec worked. 4 miles and she floated right up tp 9k with no issues. They are amazing cars. My buddy has one with a built 2.4l stroker. Its 720hp but it becomes a death trap at that hp range.

[@minibikemadman]

@John Mitchell i pdi'd one of those. Just really a aero kit on it. Same motor as a regular s2k.

[@carguynewb7856]

Imagine if the S2000 came stock with j35 vtec

[@FOXeye95]

why AP1 and not AP2

[@wesd991]

@@FOXeye95 ap1 has the 9k redline. Ap2 dropped it to 8k but you get more torque

[@apolloandratti7922]

The s2000 is Honda’s 50th Year Anniversary gift to itself. We just happened to be so lucky to be invited to Honda’s party. This “gift”, the s2000, will keep on giving for generations to come. Like a good wine, it is timeless.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Well said. ZK

[@CasterTown]

10:10 - What other things... No traction control, no auto-rev-matching, no fake "modes," no launch control, no electronic differential, and basically no other pointless novelty features. Just the way it should be.

[@Flowermouth]

Nice to see you're still alive Caster

[@legros731]

Yes no nanny aid on this car Why i love mine you can be one with the car and Forget everything else

[@monjier]

What about ac and power steering?

[@weiwei9923]

I thought you died cuh

[@unlisted9494]

All the "pointless novelties" you listed are trickle down tech from Formula 1...

[@xDerpOG]

Bought an AP2 3 years ago and I'm loving every minute of it.

[@78646666668]

Brandon St John lucky

[@josephberard1227]

Had mine for 12 years this April and I don’t see myself ever selling it

[@TrashHeapCustodian]

I remember when I went to Gridlife, the S2Ks were the loudest goddamn things on the track and it was incredible. Still want one of these damn things, I've gotta get on one before the auction crowd starts paying too much attention to it...

[@yazansakran3326]

25 grand now, 45 grand next year🙄

[@charlierawlings5264]

Too late chief

[@TrashHeapCustodian]

Eh, I find em for 15k and under where I am in acceptable shape, as long as they don't start going too nuts I'll be fine

[@JD-lh2ve]

need to hear an uncorked RX-8 - as a S2000 owner, even with a Berk race exhaust the RX-8 will make your ears bleed.

[@spideryong]

@Troggie42 are you from the future?

[@schwagnum]

I'm pretty sure the S500 was 500cc and they called the S2000 such because it was 2000cc (in AP1) not because of the year.

[@B0F]

it's 1997cc but yeah that is another one of the reasons

[@Trendyflute]

Indeed; plus, the very first S roadsters were S360s, then they went to the 500 then the 600 in rather rapid succession. Plus there was an S800 too!

[@msport_erick]

2200cc, but “2000” sounded better.

[@B0F]

@@msport_erick nah, the later s2000 had the f22 (2.2l 2157cc), while the first s2000 had the f20 (2.0l 1997cc)

[@evo80hd]

Definitely not the year! It was released in 1999 in Japan!

[@BySixa]

"Turn your volume down because theres a tunnel coming" *Fine I will turn my volume up*

[@kamikaze1827]

I'm not the biggest fan of cars _this_ loud, but there's just something so raw and visceral and motorsporty about the S2000-especially this time attack build-that gives me goosebumps. Thank you long time for the video.

[@Cm-cz9nh]

Bought my S2K stock in 2011 and never felt the need to modify it. It’s one of the best drivers cars I’ve ever owned and I’ll never sell it!

[@Turshin]

Drive a Corvette. You'll want to sell it.

[@wearesecret6481]

No be original keep the S2k. Corvettes are a dime a dozen there everywhere.

[@omg_stoppit]

@@Turshin or not. I've driven a C6 and C7 Z06, and both are not as nimble as my AP2. It's not always about horsepower.

[@boostinserge]

@@Turshin junk

[@Turshin]

Ok buy a 4th gen ACR viper which is faster, more nimble, and more rare than both the vette and Honda....and its American

[@ben12889]

"If you need a track car and you're already deaf" hahahaha

[@nathanielbarbeau4821]

The first time I drove my S2000 was off the car lot. No test drive needed. I remember just laughing as reality set in 5 minutes down the road. These cars are amazing. They’re an extension of the body.

[@mojojoji5493]

5:15 turn your volume down Me:*crank that faka all the way up

[@TheSmokingTire]

You're one of the good ones.

[@mojojoji5493]

TheSmokingTire mahaloz guys !!!!❤️

[@Hallowsaw]

Man, I love NA high compression engines. God they sound good

[@chrismunsey3185]

Loved the Savagegeese reference!! He’s such an awesome car reviewer.👌🏽

[@PianoBlackTrimRep.]

He used to be better when Turbowski was on.

[@chrismunsey3185]

David M funnier maybe but not better.

[@Hrizzzz]

I miss Turbowski too but it's still top notch content

[@christianmagana329]

Have been fortunate enough to get a ride along in this car. The level of fine tuning this thing has for handling is insane. Sooo dialed in, it’s terrifying. Owner is a super cool guy too.

[@BBoyDrkNova]

Christian Magana I drove my buddy’s s2000 . Only an intake and dual exhaust . Man it feels a lot faster than what it can actually do . It’s an amazing car and I’m planning on getting one .

[@R_Tower]

“Street Legal” In CA? No, not at all lol

[@john-martin]

R_ToTheTower Street legal in Texas or Florida maybe.

[@Greg-TC]

Street legal as in registered/ insured, not _actually_ fully following every law

[@xeptix]

There are ways to make a car like this legal in CA.

[@thetuber705]

The only thing that maybe isn't CA legal is the emissions.

[@koastal312]

nothings legal in cali so fuck it do whatever you want

[@apolloandratti7922]

I think s2000 values just went up. Nothing like a well setup S2000. Period.

[@wesd991]

Here in Canada the value hasn't dropped a cent in the past 10 years. Even the beaten up ones that need work are asking a lot

[@apolloandratti7922]

Wesley D that is the trend, and an added bonus for s2000 ownership. Enjoy it!

[@nkyryry]

That looks like the funnest car ever built.

[@manchild83]

All depends on the mood of the car and the driver. You have to go out thinking if I flog her she's love me. If I don't I'll just be in a rattle trap that has no clock (ap1)

[@ThexXxXxOLOxXxXx]

How come? this car is very hardcore.

[@mickeyhartsell6096]

I love the Screaming Honda S2000's

[@VicVoss]

ah, Shigeru Ubero. Much beloved by the Honda community.

[@330arr]

VicioustC 🤣

[@Kevinlinaresroller]

Is ubero spanish for uber?

[@cozza819]

Some very good metaphors in here

[@TheMinecraftgosmoo]

‘Bee during Orgasm through a Ricola horn’ Is this Doctor Suess gone wild?

[@nathanielbarbeau4821]

This weekend was my very 1st time to autocross my stock AP1, and then I rode in a track prepped AP2. POLAR OPPOSITES. Made my car feel like a cream puff. Insane what these cars are capable of with coil-overs and sticky tires.

[@andrewnicolas4839]

A stock S2000 never tracked with low km’s is now an appreciable investment - skies the limit!

[@escarenoo]

I'm drive my AP2 everyday in Cali, might've cured my depression!

[@johnss2k434]

Such a sick s2000, and I love the Titan7 TS5's!

[@joeericestrada3175]

I'm 19 years old and I'm buying an ap1 stock in a week. Been doing a lot of research on it lately and seems almost perfect timing to post this lol

[@samueldowney2806]

GL enjoy the car :)

[@gabethomas8123]

Amazing video! Zack has really come into his own.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Thanks! ZK

[@yooseemotoringchannel3357]

Honda brings s2k back, id immediately sell my gt350 for one of these. Maybe add little more displacement w 270-280hp out of box. Pure pleasure to drive

[@livedeliciously]

Damn that says a lot. The GT350 is a pretty special car.

[@mitchell-wallisforce7859]

@@livedeliciously Yeah I'd hold off on selling that if I were OP. S2Ks are adorable little psychos but there's nothin quite like a proper bruiser road racer. Both. Both is good. Though I guess that's a big ask in this economy lmao

[@Roodypooo]

Find yourself an entirely stock ap1 and drive it. While modifying these cars is great, what honda managed to do from the factory is an absolute marvel. Maybe I'm a bit biased as an ap1 owner though. haha.

[@Joe-nx7nj]

I say this every time i drive mine.

[@DukeFerris]

Driving a Porsche now, which is fine (well, better than fine), but I still really miss my AP1 S2000. It has a road feel like no other car, and that shifter... It's the best ever made.

[@PRINCEkris01]

Just I was about to start going in-depth with these \o/. Perfect timing almost almost feels wrong to say!

[@sparkys2k]

Great video, I loved your initial reactions! I'm also am AP1 with an AP2 replacement motor (after track day blown motor) and similar components - it was great to see what somebody might do if I ever did let them drive my car, LOL!

[@quackman]

Zack is hilarious throughout and knows his car stuff, nice vid.... esp w this OMG S2000! I can't believe you're driving this crazy thing on the street

[@bunchamrong9858]

in love with the s2k now

[@sergiogon]

Hey Zack! Love your truly genuine reviews and the edits are funny as hell! Side note: The 500 in S500 is the engine displacement as the 2000 in S2000, not the year of release as the car was actually released in Europe and Japan in 1999.

[@fjord-fjesta]

Real Honda fans know the S500 was released in the year 500 for the Japanese domestic market.

[@B0F]

well they're both kind of wrong because the displacement is 1997cc not exactly 2000 xdd

[@sergiogon]

IG: haha but they also didn’t change the name when they switched to the F22C xD

[@B0F]

@@sergiogon true, some people try to nickname it the s2200 but it just doesn't feel right calling it that imo

[@TheSmokingTire]

Yep. I realize I believed a review I read (written in 2000) and didn't double fact check. F***. ZK

[@GlennsCarCollection]

I've owned 2. Awesome cars for the street or track and stock ones rise in value. Sold both of mine for profit but wish I kept one instead

[@dillyop2040]

Matt showed you well👏 keep up the fast driving and energy 💯

[@JaredR1996]

This car sounds amazing ❤️

[@coolguyponus]

One of the greatest vehicles ever produced.

[@weirdocubs]

S2000s are the cream of the crop for raw, fun driving experience. I'd trade in my 135i with 2 times+ the HP for one immediately.

[@caesarguzman5831]

So why dont you?

[@dailysmoke1687]

becausw bmw are worth 1,500$ and s2000 is 10k. beamer is the next step up from a 89 civic

[@caesarguzman5831]

@@dailysmoke1687 m3's costmorethan 1500...you are a funny guy

[@dailysmoke1687]

Caesar Guzman they’ do where I live. Things r junk, buy a merc

[@weirdocubs]

@@dailysmoke1687 wherever you live must be a weird terrible place to be a car enthusiast. Because in America my 135i N54 still has decent value. one of the main reasons is it's 2x+ the HP of a stock or even slightly modded s2000. It's incredibly fun, I just want an s2000 as well

[@thejoshbtv]

The analogies were on fire in this one.

[@GustavCarl17]

My hearing is gone already I’d leave the window down too! Sounds amazing

[@TheSmokingTire]

What?

[@GustavCarl17]

TheSmokingTire 😂

[@pwally2714]

@9:44 every Honda S2000 video of 3rd gear pulls has the reviewer burst out laughing. This car is timeless. I literally still get thrills/chills/heart racing on 3rd gear 9000 RPM pulls and I've owned mine for 4 years.

[@jlpower]

Your one takes are next level regardless of the car. Well done.

[@brodieandre]

Good vid. Like the new lead follow shots love s2000s. If this is your 1st experience, you can (I hope) review so many others for different experiences (SC, TC, Stock, ap1, ap2, street, track (this vid) etc... Keep up the good content.

[@brodieandre]

P.S. in for a just the noise vids also.

[@guardian8319]

S2000 is just epic

[@amalgamated6448]

Lucky to have this road in our backyard. Love this road.

[@johnbenda3486]

5 seconds is an ETERNITY on a race track

[@deathcab4booty]

1:41 is an M2 Competition on Laguna driven by Randy

[@mickeyhartsell6096]

The Honda S2000 ROCKS

[@DoctorChange106]

awesome - I drove one and was amazed - great.

[@Coco_resoco]

You should definitely drive a stock AP1 at some point Zach!

[@westsenkovec]

Never knew how much space there was behind the seat if you strip everything. Stock you can barely breathe without hitting something lol

[@iMickel]

goes straight thru to the trunk after you remove soft top and all that crap

[@westsenkovec]

@@iMickel makes sense. Thanks for the info.

[@ayowser01]

You should test a fully stock ap1 and ap2, then an oem+ version of either that's setup as a street/canyon car. That would give you the best indication of the stock car's limits and how each modification adds to it.

[@manchild83]

I just took mine out last night for a winter 55* day. It was such a fantastic drive. I kept her between 6000 and 9000 redline. So much fun!!

[@nofooter4130]

Thank you for your humor and the honest dialogue when it comes to explaining the driving experience in various vehicles. But the question that I have, when will you have the legend known as Jack Baruth back on the podcast. I want to hear a shit talking session between him and yourself. Props.

[@TheSmokingTire]

When it comes to driving, Jack is wayyyyyyyyy better. He's been a driving instructor and amateur racer for like 30 years. ZK

[@Mister2j86]

It's still insane till this day to know that this was built by Honda like someone in the engineering department said yes we need this to be a production vehicle. Could you imagine if this came out nowadays with an added turbo and a even stiffer chassis?? If they gave this to us for one more generation I would be okay with it

[@jeffsherman2262]

My dad has a bone stock yellow AP2 and that car is a blast to drive. I can't imagine how incredible this thing is to drive!

[@the-boring-car-guy]

I'm glad I finally got round to watching this one

[@VentureAHighway]

This video must have been a blast to film lol

[@filipmt3684]

OMGGG! Zack sounds EXACTLY like matt in the beginning: GOOD MORNING EVERYONE WELCOME TO A SPECIAL DAY TO ME. 😂😂😂😂

[@wrxtim09]

Great video! Where are those roads located? I'm moving from NJ to Temecula this summer and looking for some fun roads to take my ap2 s2k on.

[@dub88acc]

I miss my hawk racing pads...would get so many idiots to tell me that i needed to change my brakes...little do they know

[@99Lezard99]

not only has it more hp per liter then the m3, you also dont have to change the rod bearings at 100k miles or so.

[@slowschoolofdriving218]

99Lezard99 lol that’s a myth

[@99Lezard99]

@@slowschoolofdriving218 a myth of wich the internet is full of....

[@AlumarsX]

@@99Lezard99 it's a myth based on reality lol

[@grantmathiason9148]

99Lezard99 you just have to worry about dropping valves instead lol

[@99Lezard99]

@@grantmathiason9148 well its easier to replace these valve spring plates from the 1st gen ap1 then to do rod bearings from any genereation s54 s65 s85. 😉

[@3diamonds524]

Will never give up my AP1

[@spacemanpope1805]

Bro with the one liners 😂

[@musicorporation1054]

Beautiful car bro

[@jamest7485]

Crazy that all these years later these cars are still selling for 20k plus. Always wanted one and just never got the chance! I guess it's never too late 🤔

[@07YellowS2000]

How did I miss this video when it first came out?

[@zackklapman3569]

Great question, given your name. Is the subscription bell turned on on KZbin?

[@MindCrime550]

This might sound like too much of a request. I love tunnel pulls. I remember when i was young and had a gsxr 750 and my friend had an r6 and we would run back and forth through freeway tunnels doing 2nd gear pulls listening to them scream. You guys do a handful of flyby shots, could you do external tunnel audio? You don't even have to record the video, you could patch the external tunnel audio over the in car view. And then, cause I know people will love this, you guys could keep a running list of "best tunnel pull sound" and make it a playlist of course.

[@m3turboboy]

First driving an S and you granny the hell out of it breaking way too early not even taking the turns properly lol

[@jbdoingjbstuff]

aint his car dude

[@pwally2714]

To give you an idea how loud this is... In 1999, the S2000 (stock) was louder at wide open throttle than the Ferrari F355 Spyder.

[@gregorizi]

50/50 weight distribution and high reeving power full small engine.

[@cooperbrown1]

Year # 2 of owning mine and thought of selling it but when I drive it, I quickly change my mind. These cars a just amazing to drive.

[@Edison73100]

I own a 08 and I can't stay out of the MFR!!

[@PhamVans]

What a beaut... Must be a blast to drive.

[@chabchae]

And a stand alone ecu with vtec engagement at 4k

[@daddyone82]

Nice one.

[@davidpalmer8419]

Wisefab.

[@aaronsong3668]

MotorTrend made a Twitter today and said that Honda is rolling out a replacement parts catalog for the S2000, and they might need every owner’s help on what to offer in it. So you guys should definitely go there and check it out.

[@YasumotoUS]

What a great case for keeping the high-revving NA, four-cylinder power plants alive and well. @Zack: revisit the honda prelude TST video with Matt driving from several years back. Also, see if you can get your hands on an un-molested Integra GS-R (or Type-R) for high-revving, modest horse power shenanigans. I haven't driven the S2000 (would love to). If it is anything like the GS-R (and better) then it must be a glorious experience.

[@Platypus_Warrior]

Take it to the track and offer a tire set for compensation ;0)

[@KevinBurkeRacing]

No free tires required. Already offered!

[@TheSmokingTire]

You grossly overestimate how much money I have. ZK

[@Basomga]

WOW!

[@subarusti2008]

It also has the wise fab grip kit 👌

[@Zygrene]

Sigh... I need this in my life

[@alansmilealot]

You still have the nsx?

[@Zygrene]

@@alansmilealot yep I do

[@beanburnham01]

Sell the cayman

[@Zanpaa]

The S500 was indeed under 1L... It was 500cc! The later S600 was 600cc, and the current version is a Kei car called the S660, because kei car regulations limit the engine size to 660cc. So the S2000's name doesn't (only) come from the year it came out!

[@ssllhh100]

but the AP2 is a 2.2l

[@stanleyroyd]

To be pedantic, they came out 1999 and should really be called the S1997 and the S2157.

[@josephandreuccetti8043]

You should have done it with the hard top off

[@lenwoodcruze3594]

And I just want a stock one still...

[@lifeofmike556]

Get an NC Miata. Same car

[@devonaragon7606]

Watch the Cali market, especially vtec club guys they are always selling good priced s2ks on Insta

[@jeffcon123]

Especially with a hard top

[@isaacmartinez2160]

im miata mike big tripping it’s not

[@dudeshark2471]

im miata mike ah yes the Miata fanboy that likes miatas way too much

[@MrHDot1997]

This road looks incredible and if there isn't an initial d-esque scene there it's a damn shame

[@buzzsawjimduggen]

The may not be the fastest but my god, is it a blast to drive. So much fun. A bee in orgasm thru a horn 😂😂😂😂

[@jerec7793]

Kevin miss-shifted! He can’t drive!!

[@marcusherbold993]

😂😂😂

[@GustavCarl17]

First 😝

[@shaft9000]

he probably still drives better than you or me i have a '03 of this car. he's unfamiliar with a) it can develop some 3rd-gear synchro stiffness which is pretty common, also b) the rather tight H-pattern.

[@marcusherbold993]

shaft9000 sweet!!! I’ve always wanted an s2000. How many miles you got on yours?

[@KevinBurkeRacing]

🤦‍♂️

[@HarveySpecter93]

That has gotta be the J’s Racing exhaust. Sounds so mean!

[@gunsandcommissions]

I’ve never driven one of these, but I’d love to spend some time with one

[@omg_stoppit]

They're incredible. I daily my AP2 and it's the best cat I've ever owned.

[@ClubRacers]

“This car coming out in the year 2000 is therefore called the s2000.” Lmao

[@KevinBurkeRacing]

Hey guys! Thanks for the love (and hate!) 😘. If any of you want to see the car on track (and another misshift thanks to my beat up trans) check out the referenced buttonwillow video here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWLHqXlvgaeNodk

[@SuperHoneyOil]

I would love to see this with more power. What a cool balanced track machine.

[@ront5689]

Some boost would be sick

[@MrStacy1974]

@@ront5689 not with 12:1 compression .... Haha

[@Shadowboost]

Check out Evasive Motorsport's S2000 with the HKS supercharger. 400 hp and more grip than this car

[@schwagnum]

11:57 at the other end of the spectrum Honda doing eco stuff before it was cool with the Civic HX