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02TafWhtSi
10-07-2003, 04:43 PM
I'll let these do the talking:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pf9152e313ceaa67475b56c320322d903/fae262a1.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p95935047dedacdd6310d925f66a88600/fae262a3.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p329b41e75b1c1cda39f5a5e881b1177f/fae262b4.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pd22276056c364dfdc6cffdac79dc4210/fae262a5.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pef38da8d16445feb807a83c4dfaebaae/fae262a8.jpg
bobdobbs
10-07-2003, 04:45 PM
Wow! Congrats!
EricP3
10-07-2003, 04:45 PM
:eek: :yellm: :eek: :yellm: :eek: :yellm: is....is that yours??? :banana:
ADAMnQuickCIVIC
10-07-2003, 04:46 PM
Nice!!
Dood if you want some REALLY nice aftermarket parts, let me know, my friend is parting out his S2000.

Adam
Civicvtec1ps
10-07-2003, 04:49 PM
what happened to ep3.
Rueda del Queso
10-07-2003, 04:50 PM
Is that the newer one with the 2.2L engine, or is that not out yet?
02TafWhtSi
10-07-2003, 04:51 PM
Not getting into a long, drawn out post I'll keep it simple. As much as I loved my EP, she just wasn't cutting it performance wise for me. Not that she wasn't fun, I just wanted something more focused on performance from the start. I got $14K for her from Kay Honda in Eatontown, NJ and a sticker of just under $30K for the S2K. The payments are obviously higher but I seem to forget that at 80mph without a top :D
It handles AMAZINGLY. No roll, point and shoot steering, incredibly solid. I'm still under 600 miles so no 9K redline runs yet but it feels very potent even under 4 grand. Seats are amazing and the shifter beyond words. Nice seating position - everything falls to hand. The lows? Stereo could use a little more oomph and it is pretty tight in there without much cubby space. Other than those nit picks, I'd be stretching. Bottom line, its the most fun I've EVER had in an automobile :cool:
ep88
10-07-2003, 04:54 PM
i'm jealous :crym: :banana:
nice ride man:winkm:
02TafWhtSi
10-07-2003, 04:55 PM
Originally posted by Rueda del Queso
Is that the newer one with the 2.2L engine, or is that not out yet?

Its a 2003. The larger engine, new headlights, and 17" wheels are on the 04'. There wouldn't have been any discounts on one of those, even if they were out when I got the 03'. I debated the black (they also had red and silver) but once I saw it in person I had no more decision to make :)
Tenacious G
10-07-2003, 04:55 PM
nice purchase. i would have waited until the S2200 comes out, then maybe you could have gotten a really good deal on the S2K. but you'll probably forget about that too at 80 mph w/ the top down.

:D
HondaMan
10-07-2003, 04:57 PM
Nice...congrats! My sister is thinking of getting the new S2000 2.2 (she use to have a S2000). I guess you got a deal on it since it was end of the year and before the revamped S2000 comes out.
IownAmaxima
10-07-2003, 04:57 PM
Originally posted by 02TafWhtSi
It handles AMAZINGLY. No roll, point and shoot steering, incredibly solid. I'm still under 600 miles so no 9K redline runs yet but it feels very potent even under 4 grand. Seats are amazing and the shifter beyond words. Nice seating position - everything falls to hand. The lows? Stereo could use a little more oomph and it is pretty tight in there without much cubby space. Other than those nit picks, I'd be stretching. Bottom line, its the most fun I've EVER had in an automobile :cool: back in the good ol' days (when stock was high and sales were booming) I test drove one... I'm 6'3" 220lbs and barely fit, but if the market waited 2 more months to crash I would have bought one. Everything you said about performance and feel is 100% on. I did get in the 8,000 range on the test drive...maybe you guys will be more used to that, but for me it was like "when do I shift..now? Now?! NOW!!" and the needle just kept climbing. Very, very fun!

Congrats on an excellent car!
chubbychu
10-07-2003, 05:05 PM
beautiful but not practical for city roads. thats the only con. Get to some open roads to feel the 9k redline WOoot woot!niceeeeeeeeeeee!
anjapower
10-07-2003, 05:18 PM
congrats man. That car rocks.

but what did you do with your mods on the EP3?
foilpan
10-07-2003, 05:53 PM
dood... doesn't it snow in new jersey? how do those rear wheel drive sleds fare in a foot of snow? make sure you get some kickass snow tires... and a lift kit. :m:
greenguy
10-07-2003, 05:56 PM
Fuck a duck mick! Nice ride. Besides a 360 spyder that would be my pick for an open top car:D
You definatley need to look me up when your out here in January!
ep3si02
10-07-2003, 05:57 PM
nice car. good color choice. black is one of my favorite colors for cars
02TafWhtSi
10-07-2003, 06:10 PM
Originally posted by foilpan
dood... doesn't it snow in new jersey? how do those rear wheel drive sleds fare in a foot of snow? make sure you get some kickass snow tires... and a lift kit. :m:

Yes it does - I'll probably borrow my family's 03' CR-V on those days. Otherwise, I'm not gonna worry about it that much.

As for the parts, what I could take off in time I did and sold, but there were some that I had to leave on. It really doesn't bother me that much - I got good use out of them.
Civicvtec1ps
10-07-2003, 06:33 PM
how much are you paying? monthly payment. didnt insurance go up alot compare to ep3
alex_mathews
10-07-2003, 07:21 PM
Congrats! I'm curious about the cost of insurance as well, because I know living in Jersey the insurance is rediculous.

Enjoy the incredible ride.
SiR Medic
10-07-2003, 07:40 PM
That car is GORGEOUS!:*

I love it! Definately the route I'm gonna take for my next car... Although I'll wait for the S2200 with more torque, and I'm gonna keep the EP for a "Beater/Winter" car.

Just the very thought of driving an S2000 in the snow frightens me!

As far as upgrades go... Not much can be done for the S2000 motor, short of a turbo or supercharger, which would sort of ruin the whole personality of the car as far as I'm concerned... Better to just throw a few buck at a new stereo!

Congrats on the new ride!
chubbychu
10-07-2003, 07:44 PM
hehe....i just remembered. you dont have to drop the hood from a foot up to close it now =o)
fyzm7357
10-07-2003, 07:56 PM
Sweet ride.....I have only had the pleasure of sitting in one...I can only imagine what it would be like to drive one....
WrathOfAZSI
10-07-2003, 08:17 PM
Shit, nice ass car Duder. WHat's this mean about you future with EPHacth?
STP03BlueSI
10-07-2003, 08:36 PM
NICE CAR!!!!!!!!!! mmm s2000
Zero Three Si
10-07-2003, 09:03 PM
G UNIT...
abstrack
10-07-2003, 09:17 PM
Originally posted by SiR Medic
That car is GORGEOUS!:*

I love it! Definately the route I'm gonna take for my next car... Although I'll wait for the S2200 with more torque, and I'm gonna keep the EP for a "Beater/Winter" car.

Just the very thought of driving an S2000 in the snow frightens me!

As far as upgrades go... Not much can be done for the S2000 motor, short of a turbo or supercharger, which would sort of ruin the whole personality of the car as far as I'm concerned... Better to just throw a few buck at a new stereo!

Congrats on the new ride!

when exactly is the S2200 comin out? ive read about it before but havnt heard anything of it for a while now...
droideka
10-07-2003, 09:19 PM
VERY nice! Congrats! You are going to LOVE that car. If Honda would have made a coupe version, I would have bought one a long time ago.

Now get your ass out to a track and take a HUGE hit off the go-fast crack pipe. You'll never be the same afterwards and all driving on normal roads will pale in comparision.
Brettnyt
10-07-2003, 09:30 PM
Nice ride! Those things are a blast to drive... I got to drive my girlfriends dads... All the way to the 9k rpm redline in 3rd gear... :D Talk about fun.... Her dad rocks...
DyNastySi
10-07-2003, 09:31 PM
I dont get it...you saw an S2000 in a parking lot and took some pics of it?

J/P...Nice ride man. Whats the retail on one of those things? More than I can afford.
IceD out N CALI
10-07-2003, 10:04 PM
congrats man. I knew you wouldnt be in the ep for long. enjoy the s2k!
Brettnyt
10-07-2003, 10:31 PM
Originally posted by DyNastySi
I dont get it...you saw an S2000 in a parking lot and took some pics of it?

J/P...Nice ride man. Whats the retail on one of those things? More than I can afford.

hey, thats "More than i can afford, PAL." haha....
Driftin SI
10-07-2003, 10:32 PM
Nice ride dude, I'm sure you'll love it :)
Mugen Power
10-08-2003, 05:57 AM
Frack, too bad they don't have a blue one or else I'd probably be in the same boat as you. :D
02hatchgrl
10-08-2003, 07:01 AM
That is such a nice car. What are your plans with the mods on it?
S2kGirl
10-08-2003, 07:16 AM
Originally posted by ADAMnQuickCIVIC
Nice!!
Dood if you want some REALLY nice aftermarket parts, let me know, my friend is parting out his S2000.

Adam

If your friend's willing to ship, PM me and let me know what he's looking to get rid of. Thanks.

02TafWhtSi: Nice choice. You'll love every minute in it.

Check out www.s2kca.com and www.s2ki.com
stephen
10-08-2003, 07:23 AM
Awesome car. Too bad winter is coming. S2000 + Northeast winter = no fun at all.
brendanSI
10-08-2003, 07:28 AM
The new stOOk's are 8k redline aren't they. Or is that '04?
Brettnyt
10-08-2003, 07:33 AM
Originally posted by brendanSI
The new stOOk's are 8k redline aren't they. Or is that '04?

Thats 04's.... Picked up a brochure last night :D cool car....
brendanSI
10-08-2003, 07:52 AM
Originally posted by Brettnyt
Thats 04's.... Picked up a brochure last night :D cool car....

Thanks. Yeah I just looked it up too.

Check this stOOk out: 460hp s2000 (http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=152289)

http://www.chrisdrivesafastcar.com/pics/101.jpg

http://www.chrisdrivesafastcar.com/pics/100.jpg

Just saw this on another board. :eek: :p
BlackNRedSi
10-08-2003, 08:28 AM
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN O2white!!!!!!!! WOW! You gota S2000?! You slut! :)

Yo your going to have to go to ATCO with us sometime, we are all going this friday....Bring the S2000 to @ least let me drool over! :)

nice new whip! safe driving with it!

Yo did you sell your wing yet?
S800Racer
10-08-2003, 09:54 AM
My Dad has been an S2000 owner for a couple of years so I have driven it many times. Awesome car. When Car & Driver did a recent comparo with the S2000 one of their "dislikes" was: "resisting the temptation to rip off nine grand shifts in sets of five." When you get past the break in period you will definitely agree!
You are right about the stereo - very weak.
HKS exhaust: Great upgrade, really howls.

I haven't driven a "2200" but I think that Honda gave in to the critics that bitched about lack of low end torque. As you already know, the 2000 has plenty of low end torque for daily driving. What are the critics comparing it to? I think the 2000 is more of a pure performance car with the 9,000rpm redline and peak power at higher rpm.
Congrats & enjoy!
Karim
10-08-2003, 02:20 PM
Welcome the family man!

If you haven't already please come by to http://www.s2ki.com it's undoubtly the best board I've ever been to on the net! Also consider becoming a member there to help keep the site alive and the benefits from the sponsers alive. I learned so much about the car there that I didn't know.

If I may impose for your first 2 mods there are 2 things the car should've came with.

First Rick's Voodoo shiftknob, It's countersunk and the way it feel is great. I have the Ti one http://www.ricks2k.com/products/shiftknob.php

besides that Modifry's glove box organizer really helps sort out that cubby space. BEST 12 BUX I'VE EVER SPENT! http://www.baustnet.com/honda/mods/glovebox/index.htm

Congrats!
Karim
02TafWhtSi
10-08-2003, 03:38 PM
(takes a deep breath)

Greenguy: I definitely will - looks like the second week of Jan.

Civicvtec1ps / Alex: I don't want to really say but its "enough". :D Insurance went up about $500 a year (from $1600 I was paying on the Si)

Wrath: I've been here as a member since Day One. I plan to stick around ;)

Droideka: My plans exactly.

DyNastySi: Very funny :p

Iced Out: You had that feeling too!! :D

02Hatchgrl: Other than a Honda disc changer, Its perfect 100% stock :cool:

S2KGirl / Karim: Already signed up on s2ki.com. Very impressive site! A lot of great info there :)

BlackNRedSi: PM me about ATCO - very interested.
Brettnyt
10-08-2003, 07:27 PM
Originally posted by brendanSI
Thanks. Yeah I just looked it up too.

Check this stOOk out: 460hp s2000 (http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=152289)

http://www.chrisdrivesafastcar.com/pics/101.jpg

http://www.chrisdrivesafastcar.com/pics/100.jpg

Just saw this on another board. :eek: :p

Hmmm... It doesnt say S2000 on those graphs... (couch cough) Uh, yeah... thats not the dyno for an S2K, thats the dyno for my stock Si..... Yeah... Thats it... :D
brendanSI
10-08-2003, 08:22 PM
lol... click the link ;)

and that s2000 isnt stock :D
JaYdEeEm
10-08-2003, 08:25 PM
damnnn...no wonder i don't see your car at sherwin williams no more....too bad you don't have your car no more..i would of bought the wing from you...how much is your monthly??