Nsx's replacement...maybe
#41
12-28-2005, 03:13 AM
RE: Nsx's replacement...maybe
ORIGINAL: Kappa22
Well, some people actually enjoy having a car that requires some skill to drive (i.e. a high-revving roadster). I am one of those people. And the clutches aren't that prone to slipping unless you ride it like a ten dollar hooker. I do agree that with a good bit more low end, the S2K would be some pretty severe competition for [insert car name here] but as it stands, it has a niche market, with many many people who are of the opinion that the screaming nature and precision engineering of the engine gives the car its personality. No other company can do with such ease what Honda does: run a 2.2L 4 to 9,000 rpm all day with an 11+:1 CR without blowing holes in bad places.
Well, some people actually enjoy having a car that requires some skill to drive (i.e. a high-revving roadster). I am one of those people. And the clutches aren't that prone to slipping unless you ride it like a ten dollar hooker. I do agree that with a good bit more low end, the S2K would be some pretty severe competition for [insert car name here] but as it stands, it has a niche market, with many many people who are of the opinion that the screaming nature and precision engineering of the engine gives the car its personality. No other company can do with such ease what Honda does: run a 2.2L 4 to 9,000 rpm all day with an 11+:1 CR without blowing holes in bad places.
#42
12-28-2005, 01:02 PM
RE: Nsx's replacement...maybe
im kind of sad that theyre dropping the s2000. i really like that car. personally i dont like convertibles which is what keeps me away from it but if they offered it in a hardtop id put a down payment on that sucker in a heart beat.
#45
12-28-2005, 02:34 PM
RE: Nsx's replacement...maybe
ORIGINAL: Kappa22
Well, some people actually enjoy having a car that requires some skill to drive (i.e. a high-revving roadster). I am one of those people. And the clutches aren't that prone to slipping unless you ride it like a ten dollar hooker. I do agree that with a good bit more low end, the S2K would be some pretty severe competition for [insert car name here] but as it stands, it has a niche market, with many many people who are of the opinion that the screaming nature and precision engineering of the engine gives the car its personality. No other company can do with such ease what Honda does: run a 2.2L 4 to 9,000 rpm all day with an 11+:1 CR without blowing holes in bad places.
Well, some people actually enjoy having a car that requires some skill to drive (i.e. a high-revving roadster). I am one of those people. And the clutches aren't that prone to slipping unless you ride it like a ten dollar hooker. I do agree that with a good bit more low end, the S2K would be some pretty severe competition for [insert car name here] but as it stands, it has a niche market, with many many people who are of the opinion that the screaming nature and precision engineering of the engine gives the car its personality. No other company can do with such ease what Honda does: run a 2.2L 4 to 9,000 rpm all day with an 11+:1 CR without blowing holes in bad places.
I totaly agree with MD that it could use a bit more torque but to that I say, if you can afford a 35-50k car... get an S2000 and strap a JR supercharger on it and you're set, there isn't much out there that could touch that setup. I think that Honda does a remarkable job of marketing for the exact crowd of people that are on this site... people who like percision engineering, handeling, reliability and expandability.
My money is still with the S2000 over just about anything in it's price range, including the Boxster. I personally like the N/A route more so if I were to get one it would be transformed into a full out race car with a beefed up N/A engine.
I've got to say that I don't think it would kill Honda to put in a 2.5 or similar but It would really be sad to see the revs take a hit. Even a small V6 would be fine if they could somehow keep the 50/50 ratio along with a low overall weight.
By the way MD, I'm really not tryin to start anything, just expressing my opinion.
#46
12-28-2005, 02:48 PM
RE: Nsx's replacement...maybe
I'm not trying to start anything either, it's just car talk.
A bigger more tq having engine does not meat it has to loose thability to rev out to 9 grand. Skylines have a 2.6 and they are right at home in the 7000 to 9000rpm range. There are also added things that come with tq other than performance. Relibility is one being you dont have to over work the engine to get the power you need to pass or take mountain roads without a problem, also fuel economy because anytime you have to use less of the gas pedal to acheive a certain speed or "pull" it will consume less gas. But in the end honda will do nothing they need to and they will exhaust a platform untill it simply is not wanted no more. They just about turned the whole tuner industry against them with a lack luster hatchback SI for 4 years. I am glad to see the S2K be replaced not that it is not a great car it just has alot of room for improvement.
A bigger more tq having engine does not meat it has to loose thability to rev out to 9 grand. Skylines have a 2.6 and they are right at home in the 7000 to 9000rpm range. There are also added things that come with tq other than performance. Relibility is one being you dont have to over work the engine to get the power you need to pass or take mountain roads without a problem, also fuel economy because anytime you have to use less of the gas pedal to acheive a certain speed or "pull" it will consume less gas. But in the end honda will do nothing they need to and they will exhaust a platform untill it simply is not wanted no more. They just about turned the whole tuner industry against them with a lack luster hatchback SI for 4 years. I am glad to see the S2K be replaced not that it is not a great car it just has alot of room for improvement.
#47
12-28-2005, 05:41 PM
RE: Nsx's replacement...maybe
ORIGINAL: adelleda
im kind of sad that theyre dropping the s2000. i really like that car.
im kind of sad that theyre dropping the s2000. i really like that car.
#48
12-28-2005, 05:58 PM
RE: Nsx's replacement...maybe
i hate manumatic. my friends dads girlfriend has a manumatic 06 eclipse. ew.
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