S2000 which should I purchase AP1 or AP2?! - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

Whitekryptonit3 · 06-29-2010, 10:52 AM

I'll be buying the car outright. Just need your personal and professional opinions on the matter.

1. What's better between the two?

2. What should I watch out for when purchasing a used convertible?

Things like that.

Foolinaround · 06-29-2010, 11:02 AM

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=775801

There is all the info you need.

TACH IT UP · 06-30-2010, 07:38 PM

ap1 9k ftw

Mr.Crx · 07-01-2010, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foolinaround

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=775801

There is all the info you need.

WOW..you weren't kidding!

civictype_r · 07-01-2010, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foolinaround

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=775801

There is all the info you need.

I was just gonna post that haha

Foolinaround · 07-02-2010, 05:37 PM

i was looking into buying an s2k,that thing took me forever to read.

civictype_r · 07-02-2010, 05:51 PM

Same here man Im still in the market though. lol

Slick 87 · 07-05-2010, 09:40 AM

Ive been looking for several months as well. very frustrating at times. finally found a great deal through s2ki.

Picking it up this Wednesday from a private seller. 2007 sliverstone with red/black interior, 37K miles, honda care powertrain warranty till 2014 or 100k.

Can not wait

enjoitharex · 07-05-2010, 10:22 PM

Not a big fan of em, maybe if they were cheaper id like them, and not 2 seater. Ive seen a guy trying to get rid of one for 10.5 which is not bad i guess? im not sure. OP you should post pics when you get it though.

Fujito · 07-05-2010, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whitekryptonit3

2. What should I watch out for when purchasing a used convertible?

When you step in the car you have to inspect whether your dick is still there or not for driving a convertible.

Mr.Crx · 07-06-2010, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoitharex

Not a big fan of em, maybe if they were cheaper id like them, and not 2 seater.

So look for a cheaper 4 seater.
It's a roadster, it not being a two seater kind of defeats it's purpose.

That's like saying,
"I'm not a fan of the Sti, maybe if it were cheaper and if it were RWD."

Whitekryptonit3 · 07-06-2010, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fujito

When you step in the car you have to inspect whether your dick is still there or not for driving a convertible.

Once I get it a hardtop will be installed(Not liking all the break in's via the soft top). Either Mugen or Factory Honda.

This one just popped up on s2ki.com

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=801024 .

My MAX I can afford is $22,000 Cash so I'll try to see if he can lower it.

CHR!S · 07-06-2010, 09:38 AM

that s2ki thread is pretty much spot on, but if you need any further information or need somebody to help you find a car/etc feel free to contact me

Mr.Crx · 07-06-2010, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whitekryptonit3

Once I get it a hardtop will be installed(Not liking all the break in's via the soft top). Either Mugen or Factory Honda.

The Mugen hardtop adds an amazing look to the car!

CHR!S · 07-06-2010, 11:02 AM

if you want a hardtop for an s2000, you might as well just buy a 350z

Mr.Crx · 07-06-2010, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHR!S

if you want a hardtop for an s2000, you might as well just buy a 350z

That's just flat out mean.
Yuck!

Might be true if you were looking for a car that was god awful ugly, horrible body lines and has 0 character.

Whitekryptonit3 · 07-06-2010, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHR!S

if you want a hardtop for an s2000, you might as well just buy a 350z

Why would I buy something that doesn't respond well to modification?!

CHR!S · 07-06-2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whitekryptonit3

Why would I buy something that doesn't respond well to modification?!

its called sarcasm

but if you do plan on modding the car, you might as well go with the oldest model you can get in the shape you want. i figured when i bought mine 3 years ago... i could have afforded an ap2, but i wanted to use the money i saved to mod it, and that extra $4k made the car more what i wanted for the same price

AxelaChic · 07-06-2010, 02:41 PM

I love the AP1's! 9k

or

Maybe I'm just biased bc I'm in an AP1 on a daily basis haha.

Anyway... good luck OP

tranceporter · 07-07-2010, 04:02 PM

there are quite a few difference between the ap1 and ap2. the ap2 is more 'refined', has cf syncro's (sp?), glass soft top window, bigger staggered wheels, revised suspension, the heads were reinforced in case of mis-shifts at high rpm's, etc.

when i get a chance i'm going to find the video best motoring made comparing the ap1 and the ap2. even putting on the ap2 staggered wheel setup on the ap1 to see if it helps it out but the revised suspension in the ap2 is what made the difference

06-29-2010, 11:02 AM	#2
Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=775801 There is all the info you need. __________________ -John C-17 Loadmaster DenOfDebauchery

06-30-2010, 07:38 PM	#3
TACH IT UP Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dirty Jerzy Member #16842 My Ride: 2003 Honda S2000 iTrader: (1)	ap1 9k ftw __________________ "Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 03 s2000 (new project) 95 300zx (sold) 90 300zx (got rear ended, totaled)

07-02-2010, 05:37 PM	#6
Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	i was looking into buying an s2k,that thing took me forever to read. __________________ -John C-17 Loadmaster DenOfDebauchery

07-02-2010, 05:51 PM	#7
civictype_r Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Member #3449 My Ride: 2004 Civic Si iTrader: (1)	Same here man Im still in the market though. lol __________________ 2004 Civic Si - 301whp 250wtq @ 9.5psi PSI PROformance Tuned To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-06-2010, 11:02 AM	#15
CHR!S Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Member #460 My Ride: 2005 Cadillac CTS-V iTrader: (0)	if you want a hardtop for an s2000, you might as well just buy a 350z Last edited by CHR!S; 07-06-2010 at 11:04 AM.

07-05-2010, 09:40 AM	#8
Slick 87 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chalfont / West Chester Member #13784 My Ride: 2006 6 speed accord and 2007 Honda S2000 iTrader: (0)	Ive been looking for several months as well. very frustrating at times. finally found a great deal through s2ki. Picking it up this Wednesday from a private seller. 2007 sliverstone with red/black interior, 37K miles, honda care powertrain warranty till 2014 or 100k. Can not wait

07-05-2010, 10:22 PM	#9
enjoitharex Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Member #16567 iTrader: (0)	Not a big fan of em, maybe if they were cheaper id like them, and not 2 seater. Ive seen a guy trying to get rid of one for 10.5 which is not bad i guess? im not sure. OP you should post pics when you get it though.

07-06-2010, 09:38 AM	#13
CHR!S Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Member #460 My Ride: 2005 Cadillac CTS-V iTrader: (0)	that s2ki thread is pretty much spot on, but if you need any further information or need somebody to help you find a car/etc feel free to contact me

07-06-2010, 02:41 PM	#19
AxelaChic Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cinnaminson Member #14676 My Ride: '07 MazdaSpeed3 iTrader: (0)	I love the AP1's! 9k or Maybe I'm just biased bc I'm in an AP1 on a daily basis haha. Anyway... good luck OP

07-07-2010, 04:02 PM	#20
tranceporter Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NY \| NJ Member #8224 My Ride: 2007 Honda S2000 iTrader: (0)	there are quite a few difference between the ap1 and ap2. the ap2 is more 'refined', has cf syncro's (sp?), glass soft top window, bigger staggered wheels, revised suspension, the heads were reinforced in case of mis-shifts at high rpm's, etc. when i get a chance i'm going to find the video best motoring made comparing the ap1 and the ap2. even putting on the ap2 staggered wheel setup on the ap1 to see if it helps it out but the revised suspension in the ap2 is what made the difference

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