The Honda S2000 | Driving a Legend 20 Years Later!

[@daviddagger1025]

An underappreciated aspect of the S2000 is that its release spurred other automakers to up their game. The first model year S2000 was cheaper, quicker, and better looking than the competitors, even from the premium brands (BMW Z3, Boxster, Audi TT). The S2000 has stood the test of time. The pure driving experience, reliability, and timeless looks are why they're still in hot demand, while you don't see the same for its contemporaries.

[@carswithsonduren]

100% agreed and well said!

[@mariozavala8214]

Almost 7 years later I am still in love with my ap1 👌🏼

[@carswithsonduren]

Send some images to me on IG 👌

[@Blanco_Brad]

Just got one. Think I need a new clutch the grapping point is legit at the top like right when you're about to let out completely off the clutch at top it starts to kinda a pain in the ass any ideas on what causes this. ? I'm guessing needs a new clutch and flywheel and everything else. Thanks again and any info would be greatly appreciated

[@carswithsonduren]

@bradical2308 sounds like that may be possible but you’ll have to get it checked out.

[@mikeyerke3920]

I bought a bone stock S2000 about a year and a half ago. For the backroads of Pennsylvania, it’s more than enough. Always entertaining. She’s a keeper. Nice video! 🇯🇵🏁

[@carswithsonduren]

Thank Mike welcome to the channel !

[@DonBMW]

The tension in your body while reaching that high RPM's or downshifting says it all! Love my 01 S2K and its a real thrill every time I get behind the wheel. Pure driving joy all day every day.

[@carswithsonduren]

You are lucky to have yours! Especially an AP1. What color you got?!

[@DonBMW]

@@carswithsonduren thanks! Silverstone. Great little car. Revs to the moon and has factory rear and front spoiler. Also got the Euro full length floor mats. Totally transforms the interior.

[@carswithsonduren]

Beautiful. Make sure to keep and never sell ;)

[@3pedalpodcast]

They don’t have snap oversteer, they have mid engine tendencies meaning you have to stay on the throttle when things get sketchy… similar to a motorcycle or anything rear/mid engine.

[@micheltran7115]

After a total of 15 years of storage. I took out my Honda Prelude 96 SR-V. Those 90's Honda cars are fun to drive. Kept it pretty much stock except for the suspension and Apexi N1 exhaust. I had a better time with my Prelude than the BMW M3 V8 convertible from my family member. Manual transmission is so much fun compared to paddle shifts!!

[@carswithsonduren]

Damn now that’s saying something and I’m a huge fan of that generation M3!

[@72defender]

I’m in the market now, and regret not grabbing one a few years back! Man, are they pricey! Even the OEM hardtops are going for a pound and a crown! 😲

[@carswithsonduren]

Yeap they are definitely at a premium rn

[@72defender]

@@carswithsonduren Your friend’s car is a beauty! 🙌

[@carswithsonduren]

Probably one of the nicest S2000 in Ontario, well that I have seen.

[@davideurenius5272]

Super slick AP1. 👌 Thanks for this. My black AP1 will be kept for ever.

[@carswithsonduren]

Keep it. Don’t make the same mistake I did :)

[@XXS-wz5zl]

Sell it so i can buy it 😅

[@carswithsonduren]

Same I want to buy one ☝️

[@abrahamfabela8457]

The owner of this S 2000 has my mod taste and now I feel like copying his style. Literally one of the cleanest S 2000 out there

[@carswithsonduren]

Is the S2000 a legend that stands the test of time?

[@patrickbrown9093]

I love my 2005 AP2 great content thanks.

[@daviddagger1025]

💯 one of the greatest sports cars, groundbreaking engineering and an affordable price when it was released

[@bushtyga999]

Cant wait until buy mine in 2023

[@carswithsonduren]

AP1 or AP2?!

[@mikeyerke3920]

@@patrickbrown9093 Yes! I have a 2005 AP2 In triple black. Great machine.

[@racerx9931]

I've driven a couple S2k's over the years but have yet to afford one for myself. My b16 swapped 89 CRX is just as hard to describe as far as driving experience. Sum it up best as "It's not fast, but it's damn fun." I'd trade my crx for a s2k any day. but until then, I enjoy my 9k rpm 170hp 1,900lb fwd go-kart. Someday I'll get me a S2000.

[@carswithsonduren]

My fingers are crossed for you to reach that goal so you can get it one day :-)

[@ayowser01]

The s2000 feels the same, but on steroids. I owned a 2000 civic Si with Mugen/typeR everything, and the s2k feels like a RWD version of it. Do everything you can to attain one. It's a forever car.

[@kalmtraveler]

Honestly I've still not driven anything that has the 'fun factor' of an S2000 on a twisty canyon road. Yes there are more powerful cars that go much faster in a straight line, yes there are more modern cars with suspension that can outperform the S2000's humble tried and true X shape monocoque chassis with double wishbones. Yet, even 23-24 years later, nothing else has managed to capture the fun of operating an S2000 in its element.

[@carswithsonduren]

You speak the truth. I’ve been lucky enough to own one just like you and completely agree regardless of what other type of cars I have driven from mustangs to M3s etc.

[@trex8693]

Ahead of its time, over engineered master piece, affordable and lucky to own one.

[@jrus1]

The RSX TYPE-S as well. Very rare to find good condition and low Kms. Try finding one and do a review on that 😊

[@carswithsonduren]

My buddy has one maybe I can do a video on that :)

[@Sheesh2376]

I Love my Rsx Type S, ! Bought mines with 70k Mileage 2 years ago, but ive actually been thinking about selling it for an s2k😭

[@phillipyau4234]

Hey what's happening now that's awesome Honda s 2000 nowadays they've discontinued it & thanks for sharing your videos with me and I'll always subscribe to your channel and support it too 🖐👍🤔😃

[@dakota3872]

i see 50 stangs everyday. I see 1 s2000 everyday. (Mine)

[@patrickbrown9093]

YES It is. I love my AP2

[@carswithsonduren]

What colour? You got to send me a picture in Instagram.

[@mikeyerke3920]

I love my AP2 as well. 🇯🇵🏁

[@raykarpp]

Lovely review man i still enjoy my s2k vgs model ap1 has 200,000 kms I'm wondering you have a lovely r8 how does it compare

[@carswithsonduren]

Some similar traits for sure what speak to how both are very unique like the high reviving engine but still definitely very different in many ways. Love them both but really the R8 is another level of performance and striking looks.

[@fernandocadena2625]

Damn no factory optioned side skirt mudflaps they really make the car look different

[@denvernn]

Marvel of engineering.

[@carswithsonduren]

100% still 20 years later one of the best.

[@poprocksrule1218]

Where did your friend get the rear diffuser surround or the bottom lip ?

[@papatonys]

Nice car. TE37's looking good. Might want to relocate that license plate for better airflow.

[@carswithsonduren]

Or just remove it from the front YOLO

[@Invasivesocal]

@@carswithsonduren that's right!

[@wesleymccovey]

Howd you hook the cruise control to the momo steering wheel?

[@marclebrun641]

Love the plate, now that's CANADIAN 👌

[@bk_nreynolds3278]

The 458 took over the horse power per litre record for normally aspirated cars, not the 488. The 488 uses forced induction. Other than that excellent video. Gorgeous car

[@carswithsonduren]

Great call out I misspoke on this one! Thank you for the compliment and welcome to the channel man :)

[@adiskotec]

What is the offset on the volk wheels? they look great

[@Edison73100]

I know, to each his/her own, but why put a hardtop on a convertible that is much more fun with the top down... It does look great though.

[@carswithsonduren]

It does look great with the hardtop, but at least you can still take it off quite easily when you want to go top down and get the hair flowing into the wind :-)

[@Edison73100]

@@carswithsonduren Yep!

[@pain.497]

Man I want one so bad, Im looking at a AP1 at Virginia Beach that I wanna get.

[@carswithsonduren]

I will pray that you get to do this and make your dream come true :)

[@pain.497]

@@carswithsonduren Thanks I preciate it

[@ayowser01]

Do you the PMU brakes fit without a spacer? I know the official word on these wheels is that they don't fit without spacers, but I have found an example of a Brembo GT kit.

[@carswithsonduren]

No spacers required with the wheel specs listed.

[@ayowser01]

​@@carswithsonduren17x9.5 +41 ?

[@manousosanapliotis7981]

It was the Ferrari 458 that replaced the most hp per litre not the 488.

[@carswithsonduren]

Oops mis spoke that is whet I meant :)

[@manousosanapliotis7981]

@@carswithsonduren no big deal mate, it happens. 🙂

[@jchi778]

Is there a mod list somewhere? Are those brakes 332mm or 355mm?

[@carswithsonduren]

Exterior OEM hardtop OEM front lip OEM rear lip spoiler Wheels TE37SL in formula silver 17x9.5+45 Hankook Ventus RS4 255/40/17 Suspension/brakes Eibach front sway bar Ohlins DFV 10k/8k with Sakebomb lower rear fork Project Mu front big brake kit 355mm Interior PCI slider seat rail Recaro RS-G ASM Ruby seat ASM steering wheel boss Momo Mod78 330mm leather steering wheel NSX-R horn button Engine K&N intake GReddy Spectrum Elite V1 dual exhaust

[@dsubversion]

@@carswithsonduren Good info. Stay Blessed 🙏🙏

[@AlexisMartinez-ln8xf]

@@carswithsondurenthank you just got my 2004 s2k ap2 and I just love the Fitment and overall setup on this one🔥

[@philliphuynh612]

How much camber is he running all around?

[@carswithsonduren]

I can ask and double check!

[@philliphuynh612]

@@carswithsonduren did you ever get an answer? :)

[@carswithsonduren]

@philliphuynh612 3.5 degrees all around!

[@philliphuynh612]

@@carswithsonduren beautiful! Whats his instagram?

[@graceann335]

I decided I would 'go-ahead' and like this video, so I 'went-ahead' and did it.

[@carswithsonduren]

Don’t kill me 😂

[@manu.vandenhove]

It had the most hp per liter for NA cars and it was the 458 that beat that

[@SuperBullyone]

wow

[@carswithsonduren]

Stunning eh?

[@jhoer]

That is why even if i am getting crazy offers i am still not selling it LOL

[@carswithsonduren]

Yea man don’t make the same mistake I did. I wish I never sold mine.

[@endless_touge]

Snap oversteer is all about the tires. I fit the original type of tires car had from new and the car is on rails. These "smart" tuners knowing nothing about tires fit different untested models for this car without TC and stability control and create issues with the handling

[@carswithsonduren]

Any of suggestions on that front?!

[@ayowser01]

Bridgestone re71r or yokohama re050

[@Tiger-gs6xm]

Cops notice when Vtec kicks in.

[@carswithsonduren]

Their ears are tuned to hear it 😅

[@mikeyerke3920]

lol

[@RLX12373]

He had to roll the fender

[@JikaInFamous]

everyone forgets the e46 m3 3 liter hitting 333-355hp. I feel like the reviewers of the s2k just copied someone or something else n just get spewing the same old shit

[@carswithsonduren]

I owned a 2002 M3 in Carbon Slack. 6 speed manual as well, the engine was INTOXICATING I was in love with it. So sad I sold it.

[@Toyota4Life]

I wouldn’t call this car a legend. It’s good but not a legend

[@carswithsonduren]

Baby legend to the NSX let’s say ;)

[@DonBMW]

Unless you have ever driven one, you don't know. Nothing shifts with the precision and joy of an S2K gearbox. Nothing shifts like an S2K. Head on over to Rennlist and read all the regret stories from 911 owners who wish they had never sold their S2000. Not to say the S2K is better than their 911, but there is just something about the S2K that is in a league all on its own.

[@mikeyerke3920]

I’m not sure what I’d call the S2000, all I know is that it’s a great drivers car. I’ll be keeping mine… for a long time.

[@DerekKnives]

Ok Toyota

[@Toyota4Life]

@@DerekKnives Toyota Supra. Toyota altezza. Toyota MR2. Toyota JZX100. Toyota 4 runner. Toyota celica GT4. I can name 30 cars

[@intimidatorespinoza7950]

I believe ayrton senna would call this the best car ever 🏎️🫡

[@carswithsonduren]

This man speaks the truth 🫡