WILD K24 Honda S2000 Trying to Survive My Misshifts / Nürburgring

[@arthurlekov2947]

Everyone has to remember that Misha mostly drives left hand sided cars with manuals. The fact he is able to drive a short shifter with an unknown car, which is right hand drive, on the Nurburgring for the first time with that car is amazing, so don't give Misha any hate. Think if it was you sitting in that seat. I don't think many people will be able to do that for the first time on a race track.

[@mgcharoudin]

Thank you!

[@ChristopherWoods]

And the impromptu passenger cam was awesome! Those few corners chasing the BMW really gave a sick impression of speed and intensity, what a drive.

[@Murphy252000]

Who cares, we all love Misha

[@ardakeremoglu1]

My thoughts exactly. Let alone a racetrack, it feels very weird just driving around the city with an opposite sided car than what you are used to.

[@steffenschwensen2895]

Also, he is driving someone's private baby. At least to me it seems like he is often holding back a 5-10% out of respect, even when he's fast. He's not aiming for a lap record after all. Although I'm sure there are several who tell him to just send it :P

[@ricardo1e93]

Almost 220k km in a s2000 💪 glad to see a car that it's been and it's still being enjoyed. Gosh that car looks proper 🔰🇯🇵

[@maatu_boe]

But the F20C already dropped out...

[@zlover7777]

@Health is wealth No, it's in kmh.

[@ThePontiacgto65]

It's me or this motor are a little bit tired on the very high level

[@daniellawrence8876]

@Health is wealth on the S2k there is a button to swap it from kph/ mph the shell has done 136k miles

[@_Professor_Oak]

@@ThePontiacgto65 k24 bottom end gives better mid range torque so isn't as linear as a straight k20 or f20, the power probably starts to drop off after 7k-7.5k

[@Sandals-WithSocks]

Beautiful S2000

[@avalon6607]

im really glad to see someone enjoying his car so much and putting so much time, money and effort into it

[@stefanroseEP3]

My guy fully understood the assignment when the speedo camera fell off 👌

[@stoneeh]

Yes, that passenger handheld view conveyed the experience very nicely.

[@Wertymbo]

I think he got a really good shot. You can clearly watch the speed and watching the shifts also is really cool

[@mann_idonotreadreplies]

It's rice

[@bigbaza30]

Awesome lap Misha, the S2000 sounds amazing, The mis-shifts wasn't your fault, you're driving a right-hand drive car, so using your un-natural gear change hand, and some cars need getting used to more than others. Nice car you got there fella

[@alextaylor1300]

Truly sympathise with the miss shifts. I have owned an S2000 for 7 years and it can happen if you aren’t used to it or even have a break in concentration just for a second when shifting. In my opinion you didn’t look like you enjoyed your lap at all which is a real shame as I have been waiting for years to see you drive it and see your impression of the car. I’d love for you to drive another one, get well acquainted with the shifts and take the car to redline every time. It really makes a difference with these high revving engines. I won’t be satisfied until I see you review another one with a big grin from ear to ear coz that’s what the s2000 is all about. Thanks for the vid and can’t wait to see another vid with one 👍🏻

[@big-R]

It’s totally a car that requires a lot of concentration, especially for perfect shifts. I’d hate to try RHD shifting on it.

[@davekashuba4730]

It's February, and you STILL have content to put out? How many videos do you have stockpiled from last year? That's dedication!

[@mgcharoudin]

And that with 1 crashed drive where I lost 30 vids or so :(

[@Murphy252000]

Awww no way :(

[@blackshaggy]

@@mgcharoudin were those files able to be recovered?

[@lollypop9580]

@@blackshaggy CIA and MI5 are working on it... 😉😁

[@Modmaann]

@@mgcharoudincan you tell us what footage of cars you lost? Still wanting you in a nicely built 260+whp mini Cooper r53s or a 2013 mini Cooper r56 gp2

[@sotirispa]

These mis-shifts are more dangerous than the gr yaris 😂First time that I enjoyed the speedcam dropping cause then we could see you shifting. Still, really nice video and gorgeous engine bay! Shifts were like a motorbike, first gear never ends, then the rest are 30-40 km/h increments each. Loved it cause you had to shift so much due to short gearing and ofc for the heel and toe action

[@Vultus74]

Honda's Type-R Cars will always have a soft spot in my heart.

[@Driftmonkey]

I actually really enjoyed when the owner picked up the gopro and held it giving the full actual view of the driving position and motions, looks good!!

[@JC7119]

Not Volk, Advan but still JDM as all hell. Such a beautiful car! Makes me miss my S2K.

[@echowhiskey17]

Says Advan on the wheel 😁

[@sinarseen7278]

I had an s2000 and do not feel bad. Trying to heal-toe it into 3rd took some time. I will go into 5the gear my first couple of weeks. It wasn't the fastest car i'v driven, but it was as good as a go-cart. Fun under control all day long. Donuts in the parking lot and cutting corners at 7000rpm on the road. Wish I still have it.

[@GEARED_MrLucas]

Dan has built an amazing car! Such a clean build and no expense spared 👌🏻 Real credit to him! 👏🏻 Great video as always 💙

[@daniellawrence8876]

Thanks mate appreciate it 😁👍

[@JeLifeCoach]

The INDUCTION NOISE OF A K20/24 is something to enjoy. I had one with all Hasport racing motor mounts and it was insane. If you haven’t sat inside on - I recommend you do.

[@Phoinix08]

That's actually an F20/22 not a K20/24

[@raydm4015]

@@Phoinix08 Watch the video. It has a k24 swap.. Induction sound sounds better on a f20c imo

[@CGM350]

@@Phoinix08K series

[@Phoinix08]

@@CGM350 Thanks for the Heads up. Interesting swap

[@NeilRobicheau]

This is the ultimate S2000. The K24 block with K20 head is the best Honda combo

[@grahamforster82]

K27 it then be awesome

[@meppie1922]

This is one fast car man! Love the sound and as always, amazing skills Micha 👍

[@Ryousure]

As a s2k owner. Missing 3rd is better then money shift into 1st.. 🤪. The spacing on the gears are very close. . Car is setup nice. Ap1 have no traction control, no nannies to save you.

[@R19Robbin]

All the carbon parts are looking awesome on this thing

[@eatu4tea]

As a former S2000 owner it is good to see you finally get a chance to take one for a lap around the Ring! Nice video Misha!

[@robertadamski]

Let them hate, who cares! And when it comes to your driver excuse(s) I think there is only one that applies to all of your videos and that people really miss that one or do not comprehend it. In majority of your videos, you basically take cars that you have never driven before and you push them hard through the Ring, most people have problems with driving a new car for the first time in normal street conditions, and here you do the exact opposite without issues or some small issues, this goes to show who is the boss driver! Keep killing it and it was a great lap!

[@mgcharoudin]

Thank you!

[@chrisflorian4308]

Hi. Your channel gets more and more exciting for me. This amazing trackday Golf II and now this Honda S2000. My heart beats more for this kind of cars. Old school with manual gear change. The Honda S2000 here looks very nice. You are an amazing driver, Misha :)

[@Oplix]

You can tell this guy is serious. He didn't smile a single time.

[@ryancooper7696]

Nice misha! Right hand drive is a good excuse for the miss shifts 😂😂 but you still had a smooth and fast lap and felt the characteristics of car i really enjoyed it thanks.

[@Alvinhad]

MAN that car is amazing, the sound, the looks, so RAW my god!!

[@storm47k]

Love seeing Misha driving the s2000. I was able to buy one this past summer and they are so amazing to drive, what an awesome build this guy has though!

[@cobratoxic]

Man that s2000 is so clean, and well built, plus all good brands, my type of car......

[@stefanmannn]

Great car, great track, great driver!

[@krextheerider4011]

4:00 wow what an incredible overtake 👏👏👏

[@75yomu]

That engine bay is magnificent, very clean.

[@DameAndThatGame]

Loved the S2000 sicne the F&F days, such a sweet looking car.

[@Mostlycars888]

Gorgeous K-swapped S2k with some exquisite mods🤌🔥 car was flying!

[@iceb-akap77ice93]

Love the S2000. My mate had one a few years back. Sound so good at 9 thousand. Wicked video.

[@fazeobama8872]

nice to see another build that focuses on the drive

[@quest8795]

I saw this car at castle Combe last year, it's beautiful in person! Great lap 👌

[@daniellawrence8876]

Thank you 😁👍

[@MaximZharov]

So small car, but so brutal to drive! Amazing

[@erfanbkp]

pure honda sounds

[@L-Office]

Shoutout to Ronaldo for letting Misha drive his S2k, what a down to earth guy

[@imoovabull6042]

just goes to show how skilled you are as a driver. I'd let you drive my toy anyday. and NO-ONE but me drives it.

[@mikespeedyfpv321]

You can't go wrong with a Honda great drive 👌 👏

[@mikespeedyfpv321]

👊🙏one love

[@9613enrico]

The accident with the cam produced a gearshift pov. Just to appreciate more ur misshifts 😈

[@TheArtOfAlex]

owned a s2k back in 2002 :-) and an EP3 in 2004 memories rise up

[@captainsparklezx13]

5:23 Two of the best sounding cars in the world right there

[@WhisperingSloth]

Good old K series Frankenstein build. :) K24 bottom, K20 head. Good choice.

[@typeRF20c]

This engine is perfect, because honestly, the F20C is not really a pleasure to daily drive (still good for any highway toll outlet). K24/K20hd is perfect.

[@profdrmuratoz]

VTEC kicks after 7000 RPM, Misha should try to keep RPM between 7000-8500 for faster accelerations IMO

[@grimmig13]

All that lifting made You lose the feel for shifting 🤣 I'm surprised You didn't go for another lap once You got the hang of the shifter... The speedo cam falling off was a blessing in disguise 😁 oh and the car looks and sounds absolutely lovely!

[@manuelparra6934]

Did no one notice the K20 engine swap? 😅😂 That’s definitely not a F22C guys! Wake up!

[@vikprez5017]

This S-2 is sickkk 🔥🔥🔥

[@SingaporeUntold]

You guys freaked me out. I thought there was a Money shift in there. When driving a right hand drive manual for the first time in New Zealand, I grabbed the door handle TWICE when coming to a stop. Never regretted renting a manual econo car. Man that was fun on New Zealand roads. Never had to downshift to 1st in a car in my life but I had to do it there for some steep mountain sections. Man I would love to go back to rent a forced induction car there.

[@gunnibikingza328]

Driving an S2K in and of itself must be an awesome feeling, I don't think I would have done any better than he did, or even half as close

[@o0mar5997]

You need to do another s2000 or redo this one again because you could have driven way more relaxed and use the track and showed how that car really could have performed!!

[@Andrew-xz8yp]

As an s2000 owner myself that uses it on track a lot and plans on bringing it to the ring this one is beautifully set up 👌would love to know more on spring rate, tire sizes and geometry. I also plan on putting K24 crank into mine and keeping it NA

[@daniellawrence8876]

Tyres are nankang ar1 235 45 17 front/ 255 45 17 rear spring rate are 14kg front 12kg rear. Set up is only 2.2 deg front and around 2 deg rear 5 deg caster front and 0 toe all round but this set up was done to create less oversteer! Didn't want to take any unnecessary risks hence the thicker arb. Most fast cars I see at the ring are more understeer biased

[@Andrew-xz8yp]

@@daniellawrence8876 thanks for the information. I’ve got a Mfactory 1.5 way plated lsd with 4.44 final drive, it’s extremely stable with this setup and doesn’t snap over steer anymore the difference is huge I was planning on getting an anti roll bar for the front but the way it’s set up now I don’t think I even need one! I’m running only 215/45 17s AD08rs but once there wore down I plan on going a lot wider like yours, I’m new to the s2000s so still learning.

[@daniellawrence8876]

@@Andrew-xz8yp just build it bit by bit they are an amazing car to grow with as they provide so much feedback!

[@graggyvanbronckhorst9847]

love the Honda and the drivings skills are super of this man...☢☢☢

[@thatcamowrx551]

Man’s took the best part of the s2000 away too many k swaps these days imo

[@TamagoHead]

👍The torque trade off? Plus K24s are cheap if you blow them.

[@TheChannel1978]

@@TamagoHead This. No sane person swaps a working f20/22 out, there is a REASON. Cost of further replacement is usually high up the list.

[@CL9k24a3]

@@TheChannel1978 and over40hp from low to mid gain over f series piles

[@TamagoHead]

@@TheChannel1978 I wouldn’t either! But to each their own😋

[@TheM1stic]

amazing sound, love this V-Tec´s !

[@marcvanderbent9262]

I'm roasting you like none other... NOT! Tnx for showing a really nice ride with someone who took some effort to set it up nicely. Carry on... 👌

[@Beezy_Builds]

Shouts out to the owner for buildinh a propper car

[@daniellawrence8876]

Thank you

[@Havdkoereden]

What a machine.

[@NoahBB]

Sweet build. Interesting parts choices with the BC Racing ZRs and K-Sport front BBK, not parts commonly seen on a relatively high dollar build, but they seem to do the job!

[@esco1578]

Having a foot cam to watch the rev matching, takes this vid to the next level!!

[@DenHvideHund]

You would master that shifter with time. Even though it was painful to watch it's no biggie :). Really liked the car though. Those older high reving engines is something I truly miss from todays low reving cars.

[@UnforgivenStar]

Amazing car, great cameras, great video, and great video! Im glad to see you enjoy your car. My advice is to keep your left foot off the brake before heal-to downshifting. The S2k (F20C or K series engines) rev up and quick, let your right foot do the braking and left foot on the clutch. Hope you have many more fun laps!

[@NudaMan]

It’s crazy that the fact Honda used this same Dash setup for there RC51 V-Twin sportbike (it beat Ducati!) is pretty cool 👌🏾

[@Undee-or7sb]

Love ur channel misha! Such a good thing every day another car on the best racetrack in the world ❤

[@tommiesturkenboom3862]

This was my first car, loved it!!

[@solo86818]

Curious to see what you think of the new Toyota GR86. I would love to see you rip one on the Ring! Love the videos man keep em coming!!!

[@chrisdvasquezzl1]

Wow, that thing flies, but Misha is correct, the handling is perfect! Never loses rear end grip when the AMG HAMMER motor is screaming!

[@cj41079]

Damn manifold & intake.....tastefully done 😳

[@RustyRussell_YT]

Don't worry Misha, the only place in the world where perferct drivers who never misshift exits is YT comment section😁

[@dasgelbevomei4449]

Finally❤️ s2000

[@TheChannel1978]

Great car and super-chill owner. Love it!

[@JJsAutomotive]

What a champ - kept filming. 🍓🥰

[@FreestylerAlbert]

The only car I miss from all my cars is the S2k.

[@mtzmueller]

Finally an S2000! It’s a shame that you struggled with the transmission, I could tell you slowed down and started short shifting, I wonder if there was something else that was making you feel uncomfortable?? Probably what you mentioned about the steering? Try another S2000 please, I would love to see you attacking the green hell at 10/10ths with one!

[@RatBürgerSk8]

Love some high RPM NA power. Looks like a very fun car for the 'Ring.

[@ImStuckInStockton]

Glad to see your misshifts did not ruin Ronaldo/Klitchkos S2K

[@brettmclellan7567]

Wow, this thing is perfect

[@chrisS19019]

I would call this beast a K2000

[@koshirgarage]

when I saw title I totally knew what was going on, now I finally have a proof it is not just me throwing in 5th instead of 3rd gear on tracks, Grobnik CRO straight (since you know the track ). I miss shifted this car like crazy, also have RHD s2k only car in RHD in my fleet, it has so short throw that everytime you release clutch you are in fear of misshift :D ... I solve my problem with buying Quaife sequntial gearbox LOL - so hopefully now no more miss shifts :D ... nice video nice s2k 👍

[@raydm4015]

Those are Advan RZII wheels. I have them on my little Honda Logo. Also have a S2000 made for the ring..

[@PT82]

Nice car, great spec. Can’t beat a frank. 297 bhp seems optimistic with just drop in cams.

[@marvinvisser5039]

lol it's not just drop in cams... It's a K series with quite the mods and they will make this power..

[@PT82]

@@marvinvisser5039 K24 bottom end, K20 head, drop in cams and an intake was what I heard.

[@daniellawrence8876]

Head was skimned a bit which pumped the compression up was 288 with the previous head on the same dyno.

[@PT82]

@@daniellawrence8876 Nice. Nearly 30bhp (268) more than I got with my Frank and Drag Cartel drop ins. It’s the torque that transforms them, especially out of slow corners. Lovely build 👍

[@daniellawrence8876]

@@PT82 yeah the dyno is a little optimistic I think but most Frank's with dic cams in the UK are around 280hp obv have a nice cold intake set up, 74mm tb and 3" collector 3" exhaust helps it breath. Gone high comp now so hopefully be around 320hp when it's done!

[@hakongussiasjohnsbraten3484]

Have been waiting for a S2K video, would love to see more. As an S2K owner myself it hurts me a bit seeing you shift so early instead of revving it out where all the power lies. But great driving as always!

[@daniellawrence8876]

It's k24 so only revs to 8300 rpm

[@davidsmall7676]

Holy Shift Batman!! 😂😮😊 Always a great lap! Thanks Misha

[@MrTrashman1504]

Bruh...s2000's are so beautiful 🤤

[@joshwattonS2000]

Met this lad at Japfest. Was talking to him about the K24

[@daniellawrence8876]

👋

[@minimaltuner]

Amazing S2k with rusty patina. One of the best feeling gerarbox shifter in the World 😀 every misshift i feel aaahhhh. Maybe you show us one Day an Stock + lhd AP1 and DC5 and NSX🙏😁

[@titaniumacc]

Even in stock form that car is a blast to drive, this one must be very fun to drive, specially around the ring. A bit sad tho, to not see a 9000rpm screaming f20 under the bonnet.

[@adrianreyno1]

Other than the mis-shift, you drove that S2000 great 👍

[@Diac13]

Dream car. Love it. Surprises me how well the AR1's are doing on a lighter car.? I've heard they are better on heavier cars.

[@antonbekasov]

S2000 tru legends - nace

[@TheDireWolf97]

Great call of that dude recording Misha shifting through the gears. I really like that POV of recording. Maybe do it once in a while please 🙏🏼 but still amazing driving though. Happens to us all

[@onesikhatch1]

This episode makes me happy! S2k owner…

[@binskee677]

Cool to see how you improved during the lap. It‘s definitely not an easy car to master instantly, takes some time to really get the full potential out of it. A less understeering setup would suit the car better if you are fast at the steering

[@signal_rr]

I've miss-shifted a few times when I got mine, so don't feel too bad, at least those weren't money shifts!

[@platzhirschtv4770]

Such an Amazing car and build.

[@allisterbmx]

That’s a weapon! I love it! ❤️

[@big-R]

I wonder actually if shorter gears are a disadvantage on Nordschleife in particular, especially with a torquier engine than the stock F20C. About the shifter, it should be amazing as it is one of best ones out there (at least when original). But this is RHD and possibly not original so driver's excuses seem valid ;-) In terms of oversteer they came out VERY heavy on oversteer in 1999-2000, and gradually had less oversteer and more understeer over the years through 2009. A lot of earlier ones got crashed due to lift off oversteer and Honda kept making changes almost every year.

[@POVShotgun]

I find the 2000s Honda shifters a bit too tight

[@daniellawrence8876]

It's oem ap1 box shifts fine just takes getting used to if your not used to to rhd cars! As for the final drive it's I'd say it would help being shorter extra torque % to push it up all them big hills.

[@big-R]

@@daniellawrence8876 Very interesting. Thanks Daniel. Besides the back uphill straight I never wished I had shorter gears. But then again I drive an original one and nowhere near as fast as Misha.

[@daniellawrence8876]

@@big-R I had a 4.77fd in my f20 for track use it is the best option adds more fun and is a faster set up. Obvs for the road/motorway driving its harder to live with.

[@big-R]

@@daniellawrence8876 Roger that! Thx

[@miscusername]

Damn it man. I'm trying to keep the desire to get another S2000 under control. This hasn't helped! FK8 Type R and modded S2K would be a lovely two car garage.... Dear Mr. Bank Manager....

[@sengvang3718]

Have a 23 FL5 for daily and a 07 AP2 for weekend cruise. FL5 is the faster car but AP2 is more fun to drive.

[@Xav_S]

Bad lap but good car. The setup is overall very good. Just a pity for the too small rear brakes and the average quality tires. On a beautiful project like this, you have to install high quality tires. It is important.

[@daniellawrence8876]

Tbh I think they are pretty decent for the money. Dunlop or A052 are big money but not far behind in turms of lap times. Where say r888r are off the pace for the same price. The weight of the ar1 is its biggest down fall! As for the brakes I run pbs race all round and the balance is brilliant rear doesn't quite lock up first and pad life is great. Personally I can't see it being a cost effective option for running a bigger set up on the rear!

[@Xav_S]

@@daniellawrence8876 Like you, I started by installing an AP Racing 328mm big brake kit only at the front. It was good but not perfect. Later I installed a larger 325mm disc behind with an OEM caliper shim. It's not expensive and the braking balance is much better. I tested several semi-slick tires and the Yokohama A052s are amazing. Faster than Michelin Cup 2 or TOYO R888R.

[@daniellawrence8876]

@@Xav_S yeah they will be quicker than them ar1 around a second and half quicker over r888r around a 1.15 track.. Not sure what the a052s are but they are double the price in my size. As for braking I went from running same pads on stock calipers front to rear and the rear over brakes, then using a less harsh compound in the rear and it was quite equal. I then got ksport 8 pot kit with more aggressive pads in the front to the back and found that it needed more braking at the rear, so now run the pbs race front and back and the balance I found is spot on. I'm yet to run ducting to my brakes so will do that and see how it changes things I'm hoping it will just increase pad life and not change the balance.

[@Xav_S]

@@daniellawrence8876 With my setup, I use the same pads at the 4 corners. Looking forward to meeting you one day ;-)

[@daniellawrence8876]

@@Xav_S yeah same here and do you go to the ring often?