Paul_J
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 (he looked confused when I arrived at the meet in it)
I didn't realise I hadn't put a proper thread up yet saying I had bought a s2000.
Cut long story short, I wanted a more 'grown up' / economical (30-35mpg driven nicely) / still fun to drive / still as quick in straight line or round bends as my 106 gti / track car / that wasn't boy racer / or too big...
With that criteria... I decided upon ... A S2000. It's not the fastest car in the world, but it ticks all the above points, which is why I got it. That said, I had loads of fun in it today sliding it sideways (well slightly ) around roundabouts... RWD 
Anyway, pics below:
At the meet today:
When I bought it:
At night time in a carpark:
 alot of car for the money
Will be going around Castle Combe on the 25th of April  and nurburgring in may 
[Edited on 29-03-2009 by Paul_J]
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DaveyLC
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"Wanna race for slips" lol
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Paul_J
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You should've let jr take the corsa back out  I'd of had his V5 document off him in a flash.
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DaveyLC
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You might have been supprised lol
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Paul_J
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jr was driving it?  (JOKE!)
Nah Davey, I think your car would've been quick, S2000's arn't that fast. My 106 gti was all over it on the way home (me in the 106 and my dad in the s2000) tho vtec probably hadn't kicked in
What spec is your 1.8?
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Butler
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Am I gonna be able to keep up with you in a 172 or not?
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Paul_J
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Originally posted by Butler
Am I gonna be able to keep up with you in a 172 or not?
yes mate.
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DaveyLC
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What spec is your 1.8?
Its Mongo Spec
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Butler
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Originally posted by Paul_J
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Am I gonna be able to keep up with you in a 172 or not?
yes mate.
Really though? Has S2000 got an LSD? Wish I could afford one tbh.
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@dam
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nice looking car, i know a few people with them!
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Colin
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Im sure I saw a post saying you'd bought one with pic's
Im sure I commented in it
I said nice car, best colour combo etc etc blah blah
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DaveyLC
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But the S2000 will go sideways without going into a ditch unlike a Clio
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Paul_J
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Originally posted by Butler
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Originally posted by Paul_J
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Originally posted by Butler
Am I gonna be able to keep up with you in a 172 or not?
yes mate.
Really though? Has S2000 got an LSD? Wish I could afford one tbh.
Yes.
Well, OJC and me had a rolling start drag race on the a33 on the way back. and we were dead level to 121 mph. Which surprised me, I expected him to pull past me.
However, I've driven the s2000 and then driven my 106 gti with cams and the 2 feels fairly similar speed wise. S2k probably has better top end though.
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Paul_J
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Im sure I saw a post saying you'd bought one with pic's
Im sure I commented in it
I said nice car, best colour combo etc etc blah blah
Yeah it was within a 'spotted paul_j' thread someone made. I just thought I'd make a proper one, as half the people at the meet didn't realise i had bought one and thought my avatar pic was one I dreamt of getting.
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Colin
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It is a 240bhp car.................it just doesnt feel it until 5k
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DaveyLC
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However, I've driven the s2000 and then driven my 106 gti with cams and the 2 feels fairly similar speed wise. S2k probably has better top end though.
Thats the problem I've got.. I'm running an F13CR and I'm doing just over 120 on the limiter (private road ofcourse)..
Spanks BenKid's redtop to about 60/70 then he eats me alive when I run out of "5th gears"
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul_J
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Originally posted by Colin
Im sure I saw a post saying you'd bought one with pic's
Im sure I commented in it
I said nice car, best colour combo etc etc blah blah
Yeah it was within a 'spotted paul_j' thread someone made. I just thought I'd make a proper one, as half the people at the meet didn't realise i had bought one and thought my avatar pic was one I dreamt of getting.
Ah right, I knew I wasnt going mad!!
Nice car btw...............best colours too
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Paul_J
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What spec is your 1.8?
Its Mongo Spec
Stripped out though? You coming to combe? Are you from Reading?
I'm going to meet up with my mate to show him my s2k probably some time later this week, I usually 'test drive' my cars around whinnersh triangle, near show case - I'll u2u you and let you know if you want? I'd be interested to see how quick your car is. The new owner of my 106 gti (also from Reading) may be able to come out and destroy us all 
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Butler
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S2000s quite heavy?
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Paul_J
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1260kg - so yeh about 330kg heavier than my 106.
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DaveyLC
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Stripped out though? You coming to combe? Are you from Reading?
I'm going to meet up with my mate to show him my s2k probably some time later this week, I usually 'test drive' my cars around whinnersh triangle, near show case - I'll u2u you and let you know if you want? I'd be interested to see how quick your car is. The new owner of my 106 gti (also from Reading) may be able to come out and destroy us all
Stripped out and its the BOTTOM of the range. less than 900kg with me sat in it.... Going to combe not sure how hard i'll play on the track.. Its got to get me home
Like I said its much quicker than a redtop to 60/70 then the red top eats me alive
I need a rear ARB too, back end is so light and the rear rolls like a bitch
[Edited on 29-03-2009 by DaveyLC]
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Pip308
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Take the air filter cover off and leave it off, was guna tell you at the meet but forgot.
Phil (i work for honda )
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Paul_J
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My 106 gti / my s2000 has to get me home and to work the next day but good to see you're tracking it
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Adam_B
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Any plans for it?
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Paul_J
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Take the air filter cover off and leave it off, was guna tell you at the meet but forgot.
Phil (i work for honda )
interesting mate. I only realise who you were when I saw your car leave and I said 'was that Pip?'. I was hoping to see your dad's Ferrari 355
Why what's the advantage of taking the air box off? Does it stop it stuttering / kangerooing at low revs? Power gain? (what about heak soak though?) - Which honda do you work at? mine's due a service... I also want the gearbox / diff oil changed as I think it's never been done.
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