s2000 in winter? How is it?
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s2000 in winter? How is it?
Well I have been wanted to purchase an s2000 as my next car but have some questions in regards to winter handleability. I live in Iowa where it snows ansd ices over and i wanted to see if the s2000 was a pain in the a$$ or not in the winter seasons in the midwest? Any help would be appreciated. I can also be emailed at chi.patel@gmail.com or aimed at shaggi529.
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Re: s2000 in winter? How is it? (cpatel529)
I'll simply say it like this...given your situation, if you buy the S2000, make sure to invest in a winter beater. I live in Georgia, where it rarely snows, but it gets cold and gross and wet...and our S2000 hardly EVER had the top down during that time, wasnt driven half the time because my wife preferred to ride with me given the car's brash road noise with the top up...and the car is a peaky sports car, rear wheel drive, and just doesnt like ice and such too much.
Again, in your situation, make sure you have a winter beater.
Again, in your situation, make sure you have a winter beater.
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Re: s2000 in winter? How is it? (hypnosisracing)
I got stuck in some nasty snows this year. Just be fricking careful! For a set of nice snow tires, you could have a beater car...
ie, dont drive the S unless you have snow tires or dont mind being the slowest car on the road.
ie, dont drive the S unless you have snow tires or dont mind being the slowest car on the road.
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Re: s2000 in winter? How is it? (Tinker219)
well, last winter was my first time with the S. I drove on the stock s02's and my rears were almost bold. I went through a couple inches of snow and also once time on ice. It was not fun. I was going all over the place, still wondering how i didn't hit anything. Now granted this was on summer tires. If you buy winter/snow tires, you should be fine getting around if there is only a couple inches. Its not like you can't get around. I however will go the beater route this yr. Much safer
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Re: s2000 in winter? How is it? (Nishant)
I thought about this too. I would'nt even attempt it. S2Ks are not meant to be driven in the winter. Get a beater first than get your S2K later.
Know where your priorities are.
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I dont do it, but I know of a few people who use there car year round.
The one that coems to mind is Xviper from S2ki. He lives in Canada and drives his supercharged S all year round for 4 years now.
Snow tires are very very important, but even with them it doesnt mean the car will handle like a 4wd or anything. Still got to be careful.
The one that coems to mind is Xviper from S2ki. He lives in Canada and drives his supercharged S all year round for 4 years now.
Snow tires are very very important, but even with them it doesnt mean the car will handle like a 4wd or anything. Still got to be careful.
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Re: s2000 in winter? How is it? (cpatel529)
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Re: s2000 in winter? How is it? (cpatel529)
I purchased my S2 this winter. Not the best Idea. First snow I knew it was time for snow tires. Snow tires/wheels/200lbs sand in the trunk. Still a death trap. Shoulda bought a beater. 
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Re: s2000 in winter? How is it? (01 ESTOKAY)
Hey...fellow Midwesterner and Patel brother.
I've driven my S2000 through three winters here in Chicago suburbs with no need for sandbags. Just make sure you keep the motor out of VTEC, use all-season tires (or winter tires), and make sure they are all the same width.
The S2000 drives like a Civic when driven appropriately/properly through winter, ice, rain...
BTW, I have a J's half-lip, lowered on Mugen shocks, and other stuff that all stayed on through the winters.
Also, Nishant....big no-no on the S02's through cold weather. SO2 = <u>S</u>ummer <u>O</u>nly!
I've driven my S2000 through three winters here in Chicago suburbs with no need for sandbags. Just make sure you keep the motor out of VTEC, use all-season tires (or winter tires), and make sure they are all the same width.
The S2000 drives like a Civic when driven appropriately/properly through winter, ice, rain...
BTW, I have a J's half-lip, lowered on Mugen shocks, and other stuff that all stayed on through the winters.
Also, Nishant....big no-no on the S02's through cold weather. SO2 = <u>S</u>ummer <u>O</u>nly!
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Re: s2000 in winter? How is it? (Luder94)
As far as the "deathtrap" comments....if I not a BMW or a Volvo, the next car I'd rather be in would be an S2000.
Have you all seen some of the accidents that the S2000's have gone through and the occupants have walked away from? It's far from a death trap....must be something with the rigid frame and unibody construction designed with crumple/impact zones.
Aside from side, front, and rear impacts, it also does well in roll-over situations.
Have you all seen some of the accidents that the S2000's have gone through and the occupants have walked away from? It's far from a death trap....must be something with the rigid frame and unibody construction designed with crumple/impact zones.
Aside from side, front, and rear impacts, it also does well in roll-over situations.
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Re: s2000 in winter? How is it? (Luder94)
Here in new england we put away the s2000 in November and it hibernates until march, i wouldn't drive the s2000 in the rain let alone winter weather, but then again thats me wanting to keep the car safe and in top shape.
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Re: s2000 in winter? How is it? (cpatel529)
I bought my S on Nov. 29th of last year('06), and on Nov. 30th, we had a horrible ice storm. Now, I have a beater...actually two, but I drove the S anyhow because 1.) I just bought it, and 2.) I wanted to see how it would do.
Well, long story short, I got where I needed to go, but I had to leave about 30 minutes early to get there on time.
Can you do it? Sure.
Just be veeeeeeery careful.
Well, long story short, I got where I needed to go, but I had to leave about 30 minutes early to get there on time.
Can you do it? Sure.
Just be veeeeeeery careful.
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Re: s2000 in winter? How is it? (ntensehonda)
Having good snow tires is key. If you have good snow tires, it'll drive fine in the snow. If you want to drive with your OEM tires, don't bother. It's useless.
It took me about 1 hour to move literally 5 feet. It kept going sideways until I said F-it and called a tow truck.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOZrAc6SuPY
EDIT: See the part where my camera pans to the road and it's somewhat clear? Well the car doesn't even move on that.
It took me about 1 hour to move literally 5 feet. It kept going sideways until I said F-it and called a tow truck.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOZrAc6SuPY
EDIT: See the part where my camera pans to the road and it's somewhat clear? Well the car doesn't even move on that.
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Re: s2000 in winter? How is it? (Luder94)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Luder94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">As far as the "deathtrap" comments....if I not a BMW or a Volvo, the next car I'd rather be in would be an S2000.
Have you all seen some of the accidents that the S2000's have gone through and the occupants have walked away from? It's far from a death trap....must be something with the rigid frame and unibody construction designed with crumple/impact zones.
Aside from side, front, and rear impacts, it also does well in roll-over situations. </TD></TR></TABLE>
my friend flipped his doin about 80 3 times and nailed a tree. walked right out of it.
Have you all seen some of the accidents that the S2000's have gone through and the occupants have walked away from? It's far from a death trap....must be something with the rigid frame and unibody construction designed with crumple/impact zones.
Aside from side, front, and rear impacts, it also does well in roll-over situations. </TD></TR></TABLE>
my friend flipped his doin about 80 3 times and nailed a tree. walked right out of it.
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I lived on a mountain road in the Rockies just west of Denver for a winter. The S2000 was my daily driver. With snow tires on it, it was unflappable and an amazing car to drive. The only time I had trouble was when there was more snow than ground clearance. The S2000 works great in winter as long as you put on snow tires and don't try to use it as a plow.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by timg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I lived on a mountain road in the Rockies just west of Denver for a winter. The S2000 was my daily driver. With snow tires on it, it was unflappable and an amazing car to drive. The only time I had trouble was when there was more snow than ground clearance. The S2000 works great in winter as long as you put on snow tires and don't try to use it as a plow.
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what tires did you use? and did you put any weight in the trunk?
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what tires did you use? and did you put any weight in the trunk?
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Re: (shauniewalnuts)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by shauniewalnuts »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just get a beater, i hate drivin mine in the snow. i had brand new tires and they got zero traction in the smallest amount of snow</TD></TR></TABLE>
what kind of tires?
what kind of tires?
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