Previous Integra owners with S2ks please share your impressions
 

My much loved integra was stolen and I'm looking for a used replacement between 20-25k. S2k is on my list among the 350z, rsx, mustang gt or 330ci(don't know if I can afford this one).

I would like to know how previous integra owners feel about them. I won't be driving to work so it's mostly going to be a weekend car. I do live in the northeast though, so winter driving is a concern for me. Is the ragtop and hardtop interchangeable? Can I put the hardtop on during the winter? Also roughly %-wise how much more are you paying to insure the S2k?

Can't wait to test drive one.

bump, i want to know too.. maybe i'll trade my integra for an s2k.

Re: Previous Integra owners with S2ks please share your impressions (nuport)
 

Worried about winter?
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That is if you're really concerned about the winters.

Re: Previous Integra owners with S2ks please share your impressions (dxasaurus)
 

the hard top can be placed on the car with the soft top in the retracted position. it takes only a few minutes to do this. the s2k is a rear wheel drive and chains can't be used on the car. insurance isn't that much. the search tool is great for this topic.

Re: Previous Integra owners with S2ks please share your impressions (nuport)
 

Scratch everything else off your list besides the 350z.. they're not even in the same class.

Hardtop goes over the softtop.

My coverage is 50/100/30.

Go drive one. You'll buy it.

Re: Previous Integra owners with S2ks please share your impressions (ProjektSlideways)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ProjektSlideways &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Scratch everything else off your list besides the 350z.. they're not even in the same class.

Hardtop goes over the softtop.

My coverage is 50/100/30.

Go drive one. You'll buy it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Are you referring to the Z or the S2k?

Re: Previous Integra owners with S2ks please share your impressions (nuport)
 

Now why would I tell you to scratch the S off your list? That's your 1st choice is it not? Choose between the Z and the S.

Re: Previous Integra owners with S2ks please share your impressions (ProjektSlideways)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ProjektSlideways &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Now why would I tell you to scratch the S off your list? That's your 1st choice is it not? Choose between the Z and the S. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I meant what were you referring to when you said this:
Go drive one. You'll buy it.

Re: Previous Integra owners with S2ks please share your impressions (nuport)
 

The S.

Re: Previous Integra owners with S2ks please share your impressions (ProjektSlideways)
 

Oh yeah, theft-wise where is the S? Are thieves after it nearly as much as they are integras?

Re: Previous Integra owners with S2ks please share your impressions (nuport)
 

As far as motor/drivetrain, it doesn't fit in any other Honda chassis, so we're safe there. Tops, seats, and wheels are still vulnerable.

I sold my type r integra for an 02 black s2k with 15k miles...MUCH MUCH MUCH happier with the s2k...SUPERIOR handling and much faster. Real reason why i like it better though is that it's by far the most fun car i've owned...and that's amoung a vette, 12sec 1/4 wrx and the type r https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emwink.gif

Re: (Mr.Motion)
 

i am a former owner of a 94 RS boosted..... i had everythign Tein HA's, Carbing Cage, CF bucket, Bride Ergo.... etc.....

i miss that car seriously the power and look.... but dont get me wrong my S2 is GREAT... top down = "YOU OWN THE WORLD"
seats adn wheels are eye catching for theives........ but other then that no worries!!! https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

the lack of room may be a negitive for you.. it is for me but ive managed to live with it.... wish i had more tho... i have thought about a STI or EVO tho!!

Re: (SnoFlake)
 

I had an NA 190 whp GSR, which was similar in power to my S2000. I dont regret the trade at all. S2k handles better, and obviously the convertible is excellent. The transmission and shifter is the greatest thing thats happened to man since V for Vendetta.

S2000 dominates in fun factor for certain. Winters and inclement weather are more of a concern for me...as I am in Ohio, but it can be done....snow tires are a must.

i had a 360+whp turbocharged rsx that was totalled in a hit and run (i wasn't even in the area - car was parked) and i replaced it with an s2k...i obviously plan on turbocharging the s in the future, but every time i drive it, i'm glad i chose it as a replacement...

i have never owned a car that i wanted to drive ALL the time...i love the fact that it's a 2 seater because i hate having to drive people around (plus i have a daily driver 95 accord that is currently undergoing a few mods so i've been using the s as my daily driver since i got it 2 months ago)

i have no need for a practical car at this point in my life...i don't have a wife, kids, or a business where i have to haul stuff

as a previous poster said...just drive one and you'll buy it...the feel is much better IMO than anything in its class (and plenty of cars above its class)

Re: (MrBurner)
 

Former ITR owner, then got a S2K. I will not go back!

Re: (Nishant)
 

Thank you all for your comments. I'm going to try and drive one this week!

Re: (Nishant)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nishant &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Former ITR owner, then got a S2K. I will not go back!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Same here but I'd love another ITR in addition.

Re: (ITRbroham)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ITRbroham &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Same here but I'd love another ITR in addition.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ditto. To have both in my stable would be nice.

Re: Previous Integra owners with S2ks please share your impressions (nuport)
 

I have both My turboed GSR https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...es/emsmile.gif and an S . Love the turns with the S https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif . But it can't beat the GSR in a stright line https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...es/emdgust.gif .

Re: Previous Integra owners with S2ks please share your impressions (1slowdc2)
 

i had a integra before, i miss the hatch, the easy parts to come across,

but, the s is more refined im not as paranoid leaving it for the movies,

im glad my motor doesn't fit in a hatchback. yet i guess

Re: (ITRbroham)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ITRbroham &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Same here but I'd love another ITR in addition.</TD></TR></TABLE>

maybe for the sake of saying I own one but it would sit in the garage and rarely get driven

Re: Previous Integra owners with S2ks please share your impressions (nuport)
 

if u were a thief and u had to choose between an s2k or integra parked together what would u pick? im in the mountains of nj and weve had a weird year snow wise, so i was caught in the snow going up a dangerous muntain but i was behind a plow. i had stock tires with 50% tread wear and made it up the mountain and home safely. ive seen tire reviews that people drive the s with snow tires and have no problems. i test drove my s2000 about 3 times, but i decided to buy it the first time. but with the z u have backseats, a 2 seater isnt friend friendly. but it looks good with the top down and the chic next to u. i get stopped all the time by people telling me how great my car looks, even the 50 yr old bold guys in bmw's. the s is a far superior car to the z except for the 6 cylinder engine. but every 25 yr old accountant has a z. im the only young guy with hair ive seen driving the convertible, and its a honda so u know it wont have defects, ive been driving a year with 22k miles and i havent had a single problem, except that chatter when i shift from 1-2 @8000rpm, how many cars can say that? https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: Previous Integra owners with S2ks please share your impressions (mykcuz)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mykcuz &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> but with the z u have backseats, a 2 seater isnt friend friendly. </TD></TR></TABLE>

The Z doesn't have back seats. The G35 coupe does.

And paragraphs would help. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif .


And since everyone's throwing out their rants, here's my little rant session:

I think 99% of us in here are high school grads, along with some college grads. CAN EVERYONE TYPE LIKE THEY'VE GOT SOME KIND OF LITERACY AND GRAMMAR SKILLS? All of this "wat u gotz?" "do u nv mah whipz??!!11" has got to go. How much longer does it take to type "you" instead of "u"? "What" instead of "wat"? https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...es/emdgust.gif

And please make your posts reader-friendly. i.e. Paragraphs, spell checks, etc.

That is all.

(People from N.C. excluded, since their education rating was 48th in the continental US https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif)


Modified by P Nut at 12:24 PM 4/17/2006

Re: Previous Integra owners with S2ks please share your impressions (P Nut)
 

I ran almost the same post before I bought my S...

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1481049

Still lovin the S. I don't regrett getting it at all, wish I did it earlier.