Official S2000 CR discussion thread
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Official S2000 CR discussion thread
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04/04/2007 - NEW YORK - The club racer-inspired 2008 Honda S2000 CR Prototype making its world debut at the New York International Auto Show introduces a higher level of track-worthy performance and style to the S2000 roadster, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
The S2000 CR will be available as an entirely new S2000 trim level when it goes on sale in the fall of 2007.
The lighter, stiffer and more aggressive overall design is engineered to maximize the S2000's potential on a racetrack with the goal of substantially-improving track times, chassis balance and feel. The factory-tuned roadster provides highly-aggressive suspension settings, increased body and chassis rigidity, overall weight reduction and an aerodynamic body kit dialed-in for reduced lift. An aluminum hardtop replaces the convertible soft top as standard equipment.
"The S2000 CR is the closest thing you can get to a Honda-built racecar with license plate holders and a horn," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Its features and equipment are designed to appeal to weekend club racing enthusiasts."
The full-body aerodynamic package reduces lift through large and highly-tuned front and rear spoilers. Exclusive chassis features include a quicker steering ratio, Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires, a wider rear tire size, firmer springs and dampers, larger stabilizer bars and a new wheel design in a dark gray color.
Substantial structural bracing has been added to the storage area previously occupied by the soft top, resulting in additional rigidity. The aluminum hard top replaces the soft top of the conventional S2000, resulting in an overall weight savings of approximately 90 pounds when removed (relative to the current S2000).
The exclusive interior is highlighted by unique cloth seating surfaces with yellow stitching, a unique spherical aluminum shifter and carbon fiber-style trim panels. Air conditioning and an AM/FM Stereo with CD player are optional equipment. Standard features for the S2000 include 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, ABS and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA). While VSA serves to effectively enhance driver control during acceleration, braking, and cornering, the system can be disabled with the touch of a button when conditions warrant it.
Widely considered the quintessential roadster-style sports car, the S2000 is the performance icon for the Honda brand and combines uncompromising racetrack-ready performance with everyday usability. The S2000 rewards driving enthusiasts with a potent 2.2-liter, 16-valve DOHC VTEC® 4-cylinder engine and a precise, short throw 6-speed manual transmission, along with tenacious handling and a perfect 50/50 weight balance.
The renowned high-revving engine delivers 237 horsepower at 7,800 rpm and 162 lb-ft. of torque at 6,800 rpm. Perfectly complimenting the engine's output characteristics is a compact, longitudinally-mounted, close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission that features a direct linkage for precise shifting and quick throws. Combined with a front and rear double wishbone suspension, precise electric power steering, and a torque-sensing limited slip differential, the end result is a complete, no compromise, performance package for the enthusiast driver.
For more information about Honda vehicles, please visit
http://www.honda.com. For media inquiries, please go to http://www.hondanews.com.
the speculation thread.....
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1921391
Modified by cmdr430 at 10:16 AM 4/4/2007
Modified by cmdr430 at 11:21 AM 4/6/2007
04/04/2007 - NEW YORK - The club racer-inspired 2008 Honda S2000 CR Prototype making its world debut at the New York International Auto Show introduces a higher level of track-worthy performance and style to the S2000 roadster, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
The S2000 CR will be available as an entirely new S2000 trim level when it goes on sale in the fall of 2007.
The lighter, stiffer and more aggressive overall design is engineered to maximize the S2000's potential on a racetrack with the goal of substantially-improving track times, chassis balance and feel. The factory-tuned roadster provides highly-aggressive suspension settings, increased body and chassis rigidity, overall weight reduction and an aerodynamic body kit dialed-in for reduced lift. An aluminum hardtop replaces the convertible soft top as standard equipment.
"The S2000 CR is the closest thing you can get to a Honda-built racecar with license plate holders and a horn," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Its features and equipment are designed to appeal to weekend club racing enthusiasts."
The full-body aerodynamic package reduces lift through large and highly-tuned front and rear spoilers. Exclusive chassis features include a quicker steering ratio, Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires, a wider rear tire size, firmer springs and dampers, larger stabilizer bars and a new wheel design in a dark gray color.
Substantial structural bracing has been added to the storage area previously occupied by the soft top, resulting in additional rigidity. The aluminum hard top replaces the soft top of the conventional S2000, resulting in an overall weight savings of approximately 90 pounds when removed (relative to the current S2000).
The exclusive interior is highlighted by unique cloth seating surfaces with yellow stitching, a unique spherical aluminum shifter and carbon fiber-style trim panels. Air conditioning and an AM/FM Stereo with CD player are optional equipment. Standard features for the S2000 include 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, ABS and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA). While VSA serves to effectively enhance driver control during acceleration, braking, and cornering, the system can be disabled with the touch of a button when conditions warrant it.
Widely considered the quintessential roadster-style sports car, the S2000 is the performance icon for the Honda brand and combines uncompromising racetrack-ready performance with everyday usability. The S2000 rewards driving enthusiasts with a potent 2.2-liter, 16-valve DOHC VTEC® 4-cylinder engine and a precise, short throw 6-speed manual transmission, along with tenacious handling and a perfect 50/50 weight balance.
The renowned high-revving engine delivers 237 horsepower at 7,800 rpm and 162 lb-ft. of torque at 6,800 rpm. Perfectly complimenting the engine's output characteristics is a compact, longitudinally-mounted, close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission that features a direct linkage for precise shifting and quick throws. Combined with a front and rear double wishbone suspension, precise electric power steering, and a torque-sensing limited slip differential, the end result is a complete, no compromise, performance package for the enthusiast driver.
For more information about Honda vehicles, please visit
http://www.honda.com. For media inquiries, please go to http://www.hondanews.com.
the speculation thread.....
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1921391
Modified by cmdr430 at 10:16 AM 4/4/2007
Modified by cmdr430 at 11:21 AM 4/6/2007
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Re: Official S2000 CR discussion thread (cmdr430)
http://blogs.edmunds.com/Straightline/2571
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-...71171
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-...4.jpg
http://www.vtec.net/articles/v...71238
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/ind...&st=0
Modified by cmdr430 at 10:21 AM 4/4/2007
Modified by cmdr430 at 10:22 AM 4/4/2007
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-...71171
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-...4.jpg
http://www.vtec.net/articles/v...71238
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/ind...&st=0
Modified by cmdr430 at 10:21 AM 4/4/2007
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HAD TO DO IT 1 LAST TIME 
<FONT COLOR="red"> I SAID IT ONCE AND I WILL SAY IT AGAIN... AP1 FTMFW......</FONT>
the wing .. HAS to go....
front bumper replaced with "base" model front bumper
get rid of those BATMAN covers and take the wheel and throw them in the dumperster...
then it will be ok... the interior... not to my liking ONE BIT......
so just one last time...
<FONT COLOR="RED"> AP1 FTMFW......................</FONT>
<FONT COLOR="red"> I SAID IT ONCE AND I WILL SAY IT AGAIN... AP1 FTMFW......</FONT>
the wing .. HAS to go....
front bumper replaced with "base" model front bumper
get rid of those BATMAN covers and take the wheel and throw them in the dumperster...
then it will be ok... the interior... not to my liking ONE BIT......
so just one last time...
<FONT COLOR="RED"> AP1 FTMFW......................</FONT>
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Re: (ITRbroham)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ITRbroham »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why is this NOT in the other S2000 CR thread? 
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well if you could read... this is the OFFICIAL S2000 CR thread
</TD></TR></TABLE>well if you could read... this is the OFFICIAL S2000 CR thread
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SupersonicBlueGSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
well if you could read... this is the OFFICIAL S2000 CR thread </TD></TR></TABLE>
Well, if you had any common sense, you'd realize that 3 threads about the S2000 CR really aren't necessary.
well if you could read... this is the OFFICIAL S2000 CR thread
</TD></TR></TABLE>Well, if you had any common sense, you'd realize that 3 threads about the S2000 CR really aren't necessary.
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Re: (ITRbroham)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ITRbroham »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why is this NOT in the other S2000 CR thread? </TD></TR></TABLE>
the reason I made this thread was because the other thread was full of speculation....
this thread shows the cold hard facts of what the car is.....
sorry, i was not trying to ruffle any feathers.....
</TD></TR></TABLE>the reason I made this thread was because the other thread was full of speculation....
this thread shows the cold hard facts of what the car is.....
sorry, i was not trying to ruffle any feathers.....
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cmdr430 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
the reason I made this thread was because the other thread was full of speculation....
this thread shows the cold hard facts of what the car is.....
sorry, i was not trying to ruffle any feathers.....</TD></TR></TABLE>
No problem.
I was just trying to avoid having multi page threads on the same topic in the same forum.
the reason I made this thread was because the other thread was full of speculation....
this thread shows the cold hard facts of what the car is.....
sorry, i was not trying to ruffle any feathers.....</TD></TR></TABLE>
No problem.
I was just trying to avoid having multi page threads on the same topic in the same forum.
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Re: Official S2000 CR discussion thread (cmdr430)
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I'd buy it if they were not going to charge a premium over the base S2000 and push the S2000 CR over the 40k pricetag.
If Honda decides to make the S2000 CR cheaper than the stock AP2, then I would think about getting one... I really do miss my AP1.... I wish I never sold it....
But we all know that it will never happen...
If Honda decides to make the S2000 CR cheaper than the stock AP2, then I would think about getting one... I really do miss my AP1.... I wish I never sold it....
But we all know that it will never happen...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by S@nt0s »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">HAD TO DO IT 1 LAST TIME
<FONT COLOR="red"> I SAID IT ONCE AND I WILL SAY IT AGAIN... AP1 FTMFW......</FONT>
the wing .. HAS to go....
front bumper replaced with "base" model front bumper
get rid of those BATMAN covers and take the wheel and throw them in the dumperster...
then it will be ok... the interior... not to my liking ONE BIT......
so just one last time...
<FONT COLOR="RED"> AP1 FTMFW......................</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
i agree with every word you said. it looks way too aggressive for my liking. those are the ugliest of all s2k stockies. they are getting worse and worse by the year( like the ap2.5 wheels) they need help from bmw to show them how to make some sick stockies.
the smurf blue color looks a little girly for a "type r" platform car. and the yellow interior does not match no matter how you put it.
and a possible 40k price tag w/ no enhanced performance
but suspension
it's sad to say but the first guy here to post his cr might get flamed
<FONT COLOR="red"> I SAID IT ONCE AND I WILL SAY IT AGAIN... AP1 FTMFW......</FONT>
the wing .. HAS to go....
front bumper replaced with "base" model front bumper
get rid of those BATMAN covers and take the wheel and throw them in the dumperster...
then it will be ok... the interior... not to my liking ONE BIT......
so just one last time...
<FONT COLOR="RED"> AP1 FTMFW......................</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
i agree with every word you said. it looks way too aggressive for my liking. those are the ugliest of all s2k stockies. they are getting worse and worse by the year( like the ap2.5 wheels) they need help from bmw to show them how to make some sick stockies.
the smurf blue color looks a little girly for a "type r" platform car. and the yellow interior does not match no matter how you put it.
and a possible 40k price tag w/ no enhanced performance
but suspension
it's sad to say but the first guy here to post his cr might get flamed
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ITRbroham »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Well, if you had any common sense, you'd realize that 3 threads about the S2000 CR really aren't necessary.
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Sarcasm is a hell of a drug... dont get ur panties in a bunch... i was just bein an ***
Well, if you had any common sense, you'd realize that 3 threads about the S2000 CR really aren't necessary.
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Sarcasm is a hell of a drug... dont get ur panties in a bunch... i was just bein an ***
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by J.P. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">personally, i think this thing looks like dog poo. I could not see myself purchasing this CR model. Ill stick with the Fit and look for a decent AP1.
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I couldn't agree more. Honda should have kept with the S2000's original styling.
CR </TD></TR></TABLE>I couldn't agree more. Honda should have kept with the S2000's original styling.
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it looks like its gonna have wings come out underneath the doors and its going to be a 2 seater aircraft... this does not get my vote... and either does that piece of ****, corvette/camaro looking car they might call the new NSX...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bumble-BEE »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i agree with every word you said. it looks way too aggressive for my liking. those are the ugliest of all s2k stockies. they are getting worse and worse by the year( like the ap2.5 wheels) they need help from bmw to show them how to make some sick stockies.
the smurf blue color looks a little girly for a "type r" platform car. and the yellow interior does not match no matter how you put it.
and a possible 40k price tag w/ no enhanced performance
but suspension
it's sad to say but the first guy here to post his cr might get flamed
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I agree with with you guys said.....but why upgrade the suspension when everybody get rid of the stock suspension....with coilovers and spring and swaybars???....should have worried more about power and others things...thats just my opinion
i agree with every word you said. it looks way too aggressive for my liking. those are the ugliest of all s2k stockies. they are getting worse and worse by the year( like the ap2.5 wheels) they need help from bmw to show them how to make some sick stockies.
the smurf blue color looks a little girly for a "type r" platform car. and the yellow interior does not match no matter how you put it.
and a possible 40k price tag w/ no enhanced performance
but suspension
it's sad to say but the first guy here to post his cr might get flamed
</TD></TR></TABLE>
I agree with with you guys said.....but why upgrade the suspension when everybody get rid of the stock suspension....with coilovers and spring and swaybars???....should have worried more about power and others things...thats just my opinion
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Re: Official S2000 CR discussion thread (cmdr430)
I on the other side of it....I happen to like it. The better steering and suspension would make me strongly consider the this car. IDK about the crazy front spoiler and wierd color seats, but that can be all changed very quickly!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dirt_06 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I on the other side of it....I happen to like it. The better steering and suspension would make me strongly consider the this car. IDK about the crazy front spoiler and wierd color seats, but that can be all changed very quickly!</TD></TR></TABLE>
like most have said the items that we would benefit from weight reduction, steering rack.. we all like but the front bumper/rear spoiler.. come on.....
like most have said the items that we would benefit from weight reduction, steering rack.. we all like but the front bumper/rear spoiler.. come on.....
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by S@nt0s »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
like most have said the items that we would benefit from weight reduction, steering rack.. we all like but the front bumper/rear spoiler.. come on.....
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true... but i think they should have dropped the ride height a little....
like the ITR, which was 15mm lower, not much, but it is lower than gs/rs/gsr
it will look a millions times better lowered....
someone do a photo chop....
edit.... as far as the seats go, i would much rather have the alcantara sides and mesh center, than the full leather....
like most have said the items that we would benefit from weight reduction, steering rack.. we all like but the front bumper/rear spoiler.. come on.....
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true... but i think they should have dropped the ride height a little....
like the ITR, which was 15mm lower, not much, but it is lower than gs/rs/gsr
it will look a millions times better lowered....
someone do a photo chop....
edit.... as far as the seats go, i would much rather have the alcantara sides and mesh center, than the full leather....