Local S2000/Ferrari F40 owners dicsussion thread
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Friday evening or saturday (noonish). Depending on when I get the keys to this beach house, don't know if I'll have early check in yet.Originally Posted by shawn22
When you coming through?
Week in nags head + turbo s2000 = fun on the way to hatteras
I'm not even going to get into my schedule dude. I hate this shit, and they wont switch me back to days.
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It's funny I have always been a contender in anything with a car but I am fuckin terrible in a cart lol. I'm way way too aggressive and just spin out or lose momentum.Originally Posted by WALL-E
I also happened to be the 5th fastest in Richmond, VA @ AIK/G-force (within my 10th time ever in a kart) and I rarely even go; so I do indeed understand the concept of going around a track. Driving is something that just came natural to me. I'm not some pansy non-driving fuck.
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Ap2 final drive is super slightly taller than an Ap1. 4.44's in the rear would probably be more effective, but you won't really notice those either. Not worth the cost of swapping IMO.Originally Posted by shawn22
The only problem I have with 4.77's is how high it makes you spin on the highway. I've heard getting an AP2 tranny in an AP1 is like having 4.44's in the first 5 gears, but with a stock AP1 6th, which is basically all I would want. I really want to get 4.44's or 4.57's, but I dont want to spin 5k @ 70mph.
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Very true. But they are a major improvment in something like a hill climb in the mountians and like you said a place like driftwater. And I topped out at 140 something with 4.77's. My ITR currently tops out at the same speed with all USDM 1-5th and 4.78 JDM final drive. Talk about being desperate for torque lol. I miss the shit out of the F20 compared to the B18. And yes revving very high while cruising does suck but I'm just a fan of gearing and don't let the con's bother me too much.Originally Posted by shawn22
Not many tracks besides something small like driftwater are really low speed though. VIR only really has one "low speed" corner, and thats oak tree. The rest of them you can pick the right gear and be right in the meat of the powerband just about every single time. Summit Point doesnt really have any low speed corners, unless you cound T1 as a low speed corner. I'd be more worried about the constant shifting than the torque in an S2000 at most racetracks. And also top speed at the tracks with longer straights (VIR has two where you'd probably hit 120-130 in an S2000, SP Main has 1). I dont know what 4.77's give you as far as top speed goes though.
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Are you ever on S2ki? Some of us older members have been getting together for years... Starbucks, Cars and Coffee, small drives, etc. Where are you located?Originally Posted by WALL-E
With all the s2000 talk here (didn't know so many of you still had one), why not plan a vadriven get together sometime here soon? I should have a race-gas tune next month; anyone down for a 6-700whp ride-along?
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I'm on there but with all the threads and forums; I get lost :/Originally Posted by fish
Are you ever on S2ki? Some of us older members have been getting together for years... Starbucks, Cars and Coffee, small drives, etc. Where are you located?
I'm in Richmond, VA. I know most of you are out towards the shore, atleast on this thread.
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I also happened to be the 5th fastest in Richmond, VA @ AIK/G-force (within my 10th time ever in a kart) and I rarely even go; so I do indeed understand the concept of going around a track. Driving is something that just came natural to me. I'm not some pansy non-driving fuck.
i never said you were a pansy; I'm just saying that the car isn't practical for road racing. It'd be fun but not very practical.Originally Posted by WALL-E
Whatchu' talking about Willis? I can drive the wheels off my car, on a track or not. I have been to a few auto-x's, but money isn't right for a weekend HPDE yet. I could probably afford it, but don't have a car I feel comfertable enough putting around a track. Two-owner, 56k original miles; isn't the best track whore candidate.I also happened to be the 5th fastest in Richmond, VA @ AIK/G-force (within my 10th time ever in a kart) and I rarely even go; so I do indeed understand the concept of going around a track. Driving is something that just came natural to me. I'm not some pansy non-driving fuck.
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Lemme know what it makes. I'd be down to meet up; bring another 700whp S out. Hunt Corvettes or something.Originally Posted by WALL-E
With all the s2000 talk here (didn't know so many of you still had one), why not plan a vadriven get together sometime here soon? I should have a race-gas tune next month; anyone down for a 6-700whp ride-along?
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Mine feels quicker than a average Ap1 but it has a Ap2 trans. That why?Originally Posted by shawn22
The only problem I have with 4.77's is how high it makes you spin on the highway. I've heard getting an AP2 tranny in an AP1 is like having 4.44's in the first 5 gears, but with a stock AP1 6th, which is basically all I would want. I really want to get 4.44's or 4.57's, but I dont want to spin 5k @ 70mph.
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Once I get my wheels and my front lip painted; I'm game for some meet ups. Maybe I could learn a thing or two about these cars.Originally Posted by fish
Are you ever on S2ki? Some of us older members have been getting together for years... Starbucks, Cars and Coffee, small drives, etc. Where are you located?
Well jarrod we are both on the same page, lol. I shoulda mentioned mine wasn't the s2000 I was talking about for a "turbo track car." That shit would have me killed on a road course with how hard the power comes on.
I was more so speaking on something with a nice smaller t3 turbo (twin scroll, dual wastegates), and a very controlled, linear tune with a nice boost by gear set up. That kinda set up, with the right driver; would be scary fast and handle excellent with the linear tune.
I was more so speaking on something with a nice smaller t3 turbo (twin scroll, dual wastegates), and a very controlled, linear tune with a nice boost by gear set up. That kinda set up, with the right driver; would be scary fast and handle excellent with the linear tune.