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are they keeping the Spa Yellow for 04? :rick: then 04 err 03... umm yeah as long as it's the Yellow one 
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The S2k is essentially built by hand (aside from like, welding the unibody together) in the same factory as the NSX. It's not a huge profit-maker for Honda so they don't really have much reason to expand the model line.
As far as I know the only changes are the motor, new instrumentation to match the new redline, revised bumpers, different wheels, and the return of the red/black interior treatment instead of the all red option.
With the powerband of the motor as narrow as it is, I think widening it a bit at the sacrifice of 500 rpm at the top end of things will still result in a generally quicker car in most situations. The main problem with the S2k on a track for example, is that it's got the stopping power and handling balance to gain a bunch of ground coming into turns but it's tough to keep the motor in the meat of the powerband for corner exits. If the powerband gets a little fatter than it should be easier to power out of corners and squirt past those heavier cars.
As far as I know the only changes are the motor, new instrumentation to match the new redline, revised bumpers, different wheels, and the return of the red/black interior treatment instead of the all red option.
With the powerband of the motor as narrow as it is, I think widening it a bit at the sacrifice of 500 rpm at the top end of things will still result in a generally quicker car in most situations. The main problem with the S2k on a track for example, is that it's got the stopping power and handling balance to gain a bunch of ground coming into turns but it's tough to keep the motor in the meat of the powerband for corner exits. If the powerband gets a little fatter than it should be easier to power out of corners and squirt past those heavier cars.
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Originally posted by DakarM
are they keeping the Spa Yellow for 04? :rick: then 04 err 03... umm yeah as long as it's the Yellow one
are they keeping the Spa Yellow for 04? :rick: then 04 err 03... umm yeah as long as it's the Yellow one
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Here are all the changes for the 2004 model:
New 2.2-liter engine for improved power delivery
240 horsepower @ 7700 rpm and 161 lb-ft. @ 6500 rpm replaces 240hp @ 8300 rpm and 153 lb-ft. @ 7500 rpm
New 17-inch wheels and tires replace 16-inch
Revised suspension tuning
Revised transmission gearing
Enhanced aerodynamic front bumper design
New rear bumper design
New, larger and restyled dual tailpipes
Freshened interior design with improved shoulder and elbow room
Improved console with two cup holders and storage tray
New three-lamp headlight and three-lamp LED taillight designs
Formula Red Pearl exterior color receives red/black interior
Rio Yello Pearl exterior color replaces Spa Yello Pearl
Seat Belt Reminder System added
New 2.2-liter engine for improved power delivery
240 horsepower @ 7700 rpm and 161 lb-ft. @ 6500 rpm replaces 240hp @ 8300 rpm and 153 lb-ft. @ 7500 rpm
New 17-inch wheels and tires replace 16-inch
Revised suspension tuning
Revised transmission gearing
Enhanced aerodynamic front bumper design
New rear bumper design
New, larger and restyled dual tailpipes
Freshened interior design with improved shoulder and elbow room
Improved console with two cup holders and storage tray
New three-lamp headlight and three-lamp LED taillight designs
Formula Red Pearl exterior color receives red/black interior
Rio Yello Pearl exterior color replaces Spa Yello Pearl
Seat Belt Reminder System added
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Originally posted by MrFatBooty
The S2k is essentially built by hand (aside from like, welding the unibody together) in the same factory as the NSX. It's not a huge profit-maker for Honda so they don't really have much reason to expand the model line.
As far as I know the only changes are the motor, new instrumentation to match the new redline, revised bumpers, different wheels, and the return of the red/black interior treatment instead of the all red option.
With the powerband of the motor as narrow as it is, I think widening it a bit at the sacrifice of 500 rpm at the top end of things will still result in a generally quicker car in most situations. The main problem with the S2k on a track for example, is that it's got the stopping power and handling balance to gain a bunch of ground coming into turns but it's tough to keep the motor in the meat of the powerband for corner exits. If the powerband gets a little fatter than it should be easier to power out of corners and squirt past those heavier cars.
The S2k is essentially built by hand (aside from like, welding the unibody together) in the same factory as the NSX. It's not a huge profit-maker for Honda so they don't really have much reason to expand the model line.
As far as I know the only changes are the motor, new instrumentation to match the new redline, revised bumpers, different wheels, and the return of the red/black interior treatment instead of the all red option.
With the powerband of the motor as narrow as it is, I think widening it a bit at the sacrifice of 500 rpm at the top end of things will still result in a generally quicker car in most situations. The main problem with the S2k on a track for example, is that it's got the stopping power and handling balance to gain a bunch of ground coming into turns but it's tough to keep the motor in the meat of the powerband for corner exits. If the powerband gets a little fatter than it should be easier to power out of corners and squirt past those heavier cars.
As for keeping it the powerband for the exit, it is just a matter of skill. The transmission is close ratio enough to make it possible. It just requires some skill.
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Originally posted by Morpheus 6
As for keeping it the powerband for the exit, it is just a matter of skill. The transmission is close ratio enough to make it possible. It just requires some skill.
As for keeping it the powerband for the exit, it is just a matter of skill. The transmission is close ratio enough to make it possible. It just requires some skill.
Even with being the perfect driver, the fact of the matter is that when you're exiting a corner the S2k is not necessarily going to be in the fat part of the powerband. Widening that powerband by a little bit is not going to hurt anything and it'll help to get a little more oomph for the exits.