2001 Honda S2000 - POV Track Day (Grattan Raceway)

[@M-t3ch]

This was fun.

[@TimFilmsCars]

A nice small local raceway and an AP1, there are few better days than that.

[@TheTopher]

True that!

[@EmmanuelJaspe-sg8cu]

I like those cars but can you pls record the 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum

[@Sonic_1000]

Agreed

[@apolloandratti7922]

Nothing like a screaming AP1 S2000 on track. Get them while you still can find clean ones. Honda will never bring back a naturally aspirated S2000 again.

[@Apollo_s2k]

Wow that track looks like a blast, it’s like touge! I miss my s2000, still waiting for my differential to get rebuilt.

[@Redriguez]

Balls to the wall.. fair play my brother. For the VTEC of it. Tremendous

[@genotsSnor]

9:08 That's a new certified Topher moment right there

[@VisionCityMayor]

trackdays at smaller courses like this always seem like fun, reminds me of when i watched my friends go out to thunderhill. also that e46 at 6:01 sounds GODLY

[@genotsSnor]

Getting spoiled with videos this week!

[@feelsgoodS2K]

Re: diff issues Consider an AP2 rear sway bar. My ap1 bar caused my inside wheel to lift under load, stressing the torsen and slowing eating away at the diff. Just switched to an ap2 bar and new diff and the car feels so much better.

[@TheTopher]

I'm going to try disconnecting the sway bar for the next track day and see how it goes. Then maybe will go to an AP2 bar or NC Miata bar. That inside wheel lifting is the problem!

[@feelsgoodS2K]

@@TheTopher this is the way. I went with the ‘04 bar because I didn’t want to turn the car into an understeer fest. In my case (square setup, -3 camber F/R, karcepts front sway, ohlins 10k/10k) the new ap2 bar feels perfect 🤩 I suspect if you were able to get front camber into the -2s, you wouldn’t lose too much neutrality

[@repingers9777]

@@TheTopher wait why are you running 205 tires??? isnt that LESS than stock even an 8th gen si has like 225's if its to save money and stretch them i guess it makes sense O_O

[@ayrtongoat92]

Man you can drive ❤

[@emborni8574]

love the s2000 videos, nice to see you enjoy this car so much. great taste

[@mrniceguy7168]

Damn dude if life wasn’t so expensive I would definitely get an S2000. Great videos Topher, maybe in the future…

[@johns9904]

I recommend you to install the oil baffle for track use

[@Sayu2x]

that induction noise is orgasmic

[@hamsterbrigade]

I just bought a wavetrac to replace my OEM helical diff. Was having the same problem putting power down leaving corners. If you don't want to deal with LSD clutch pack maintenance I definitely recommend the wavetrac.

[@ryangliever9812]

Man you're a good driver, this looks like so much fun

[@kevstick650]

I want one so badly, looks like the most fun you can have with a 6 speed manual up to 9K RPMS!

[@Sonic_1000]

Man, I miss my 04. Lovely car and excellent skills bro

[@Wafflecombo54]

Best car of the last 2 decades.

[@loganbus]

Wow, they let you out there with no rollbar!

[@Bray59]

I live less then 30 mins from this track!

[@yourmanzach2307]

track looks like it needs to be redone. to much patching.

[@Localtraveler2376]

I’m sure they wouldn’t mind you paying for that.

[@TCVHC1]

Might not be a diff issue from what you mentioned. S2k's come with Clutch type LSD's so they're really good at locking up. Might be just the driving dynamics with front mid engine + no sway bar so a lot of snap oversteer.

[@repingers9777]

hes running 205's wtf

[@Krazy_Shorts]

Shit! That looks REALLY fun!

[@curtfox91]

I gotta get an AP1 to go next to my Veloster N

[@Zygrene]

When are you adding NOS and a turbo?

[@TheTopher]

HARRY I NEED NOS!

[@05Elantra98GSGang]

What do I look up or google to find out about public events where I can pay to drive on tracks like this? I got a bone stick 1998 Lexus GS300 that I want to take out on a track an time my best time an feel it out before I start lowering it an completely overhaul the suspension with Megan Racing to handle better next spring to track my time again an get a better feel for it? Eventually I’ll boost it I just want to make it handle better for now because I decided to sell my other daily an make this GS my daily bc I love driving it so much… Until I get my Land Cruiser or 4 Runner I won’t boost it…

[@supbro2328]

I'm genuinely curious how you became a car test driver I'm interested into this career field

[@edwintomy8774]

0:12 hawk.....

[@edwintomy8774]

tuah!!!!

[@sIenderrr]

Please brother, stop this madness please

[@muskit_]

get out of my head get out of my head get out of my HEAD

[@jasonspellicy]

Fellow michigan guy here, i would love to take one of my preludes there. What are the prices?

[@WilliamLevesqueineX]

Can you buy extended lower balljoints for these ? Did that on the Miata back in the days to get the camber where I wanted it (-3.5). Looks like a shorter final drive would definitely be a nice thing if you ever change the diff as well !

[@WilliamLevesqueineX]

Oh and I just noticed, because of the 6.5" up front it might take a little longer to set into its grip more at the front, vs the rear. Cars needs some 8" or 9" for sure ! Squared would be fine then :)

[@barathv3060]

Hey! Just curious, what cars do you have? What do you main?

[@connorschamel4662]

😮 you’re at grattan. Grattan is local to me. Where are you normally based out of?

[@jhrodriguez08]

Lift off oversteer is usually not a car problem but a driver one 😅

[@brucewayne5471]

Will an ap2 have better handling?

[@acalthu]

V8 E46? race car?

[@richardjablonski5893]

Put some NOS in there! Lol

[@Digiphex]

I was surprised that the S2000 doesn't really get good mileage. What is it, 16 in the city or something?

[@chriszaiser]

4:10 final drive. You got to pay to play. Also a stock rear diff In an S2k should not feel like an open diff. There's definitely a problem with the rear end, if it's not locking up.

[@BitcoinTo100K]

​@@chriszaiser 4.10 sounds short and is on most vehicles not AP1 go 120 mph in 4th gear

[@tylerntran]

Just curious how much oil you burned during this day, if any?

[@TheTopher]

About half a quart

[@SankarshanGhosh]

Your last 3 videos are all about electric vehicles. I'm scared!

[@Localtraveler2376]

Where’s the co-owner?

[@BitcoinTo100K]

BF stayed home 😉

[@TheTopher]

He was working, was hoping we could get out together!