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Few weeks back I purchased my 2008 Honda S2000. and it’s time to review it.

Specs:

• Approx. 240 bhp produced by a 4 cylinder (the fastest 4 in the world from what I know)
• Rear wheel drive
• Manual transmission
• LSD (limited slip diff.)
• Rear park assist
• Convertible
• TINY

Pros:

• Alot of fun to drive.. fast.. handling isn’t bad but I have my comments about it in the cons.
• Great gas mileage if you keep the RPM below 5K.
• Adrenaline hits when V-Tech roars above 6K RPM.. the car just pulls!
• The shifter is short.. you don’t need a short shifter, really!
• Only takes 2 people at a time*
• Easily modified if you are into cars. and parts are widely available on the internet.
• 9K RPM.. for those who understan, you know what I mean!

Cons:

• Even though the suspension is pretty good compared to other stock cars you can feel alot of body roll when you hit the corners.
• since it’s a convertible air leakage from the soft top is just annoying especially above 120 Kmph
• Speakers aren’t that loud and the sound of them can be over come by the air noise at high speeds if volume isn’t too high
• Only takes 2 people at a time*
• Low RPM (before V-Tech point) are weak.
• Breaks are not like the ones I’m used to in my BMW
• Staying below 5K RPM during the break-in period was tough!

What I decided to do is:

• Since the suspension is good but not great, I decided to go ahead and order the KW V3 racing coilovers kit (which I used on my BMW and loved) can wait for this to arrive .. it’s already in my Aramex box
• Air leakage should be solved with C-wing carbon fiber hardtop that I also ordered (35LB.. talk about weight saving!)
•  Lastly I ordered the Invidia V3 Single exhaust with Test pipes… couldn’t resist not getting few extra horses.

Whats next:

• Probably wheels.. some lightweight 18′s, either BBS, HRE, or O.Z.
• Cold air intake (until the warranty expires)
• Sway & strut bars to make sure track day is alot of fun
• Big break kit (probably the first next step) most likely the slotted Stop tech.
• 4-2-1 Headers
• Minor body work (lip, and a trunk lid maybe?)
• After I do most of this things I will eventually go FI and install a Turbo with all the necessary items and officially call it a day on project #2

and this is my new baby taking a bath in the dealership after the 1st service and about 5 minutes before it saw the 9K RPM!I will update it once I install the new parts or find new pros and cons