RX-8 vs. S2K
01-01-2006, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Bart!
Who are you too talk? You just joined this forum 5 posts ago.
01-01-2006, 08:15 PM
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I test drove the S2k and the drop down is really nice...Its a chick car, like he said.... and you see them everywhere.....oh and lately i dont know why...i've seen alot of totalled s2000's...The rx8 is one beautiful car....nothing comes between gravity and the rx8 
01-01-2006, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Bart!
Hey, you're the one that keeps going on (and the one that started bashing me).
Buzz off.
Buzz off.
Then why did you just delete all your confrontational posts in this thread??? Damn kids!!
01-01-2006, 10:16 PM
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S2000 is the way to go if you can afford it, sorry fellow RX-8ers. Performance wise its just better than the 8. Looks are actually quite similar (if you ask me I think the 8's front end is almost too similar to the S2000 plus the centre tunnel). I suppose you can get better mileage as well plus there's a great choice of aftermarket parts.
01-01-2006, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Freakazoid
And as for the S2K being a chicks car and a RX-8 being a chick magnet... a convertible that is as performance based as you can for the money is a chick car?? i.e. no amenities, space, etc?
Both are great cars. They are, however, very different cars. You want a summer-fun car? Get an S2000. You want a practical car that's still a lot of fun? Get an RX-8.
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01-01-2006, 11:06 PM
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I'm sure u guys have seen it already, but there is a dvd video made by one of the magazines (japanese with english subtitles) that compares the rx8 to the skyline, s2k, z, rsx type-s, miata, wrx, bmw 3-series, rx7 fd etc.- all driven on a track (& other tests) by professional race car drivers.
Overall, the s2k performed exceptionally well- almost the best, if i recall correctly. (I have the DVD at work and will look up the title.)
Unfortunately, the video was very painful to watch- namely because every car- even the rsx beat the 8 like it was a yugo next to a pack of ferraris. Sadly, the only car in the bunch that the 8 could out-pace on the track was the miata.
However, the 8 performed really well on the slip differential & cone tests. And, the drivers said ovearll the 8 was one of the funnest cars of the bunch to drive- despite it's lacking in the torque area.
Still, I think most of us who own 8's are still very much in love w/ are cars, as said many times again- speed isn't all a car is about.
Overall, the s2k performed exceptionally well- almost the best, if i recall correctly. (I have the DVD at work and will look up the title.)
Unfortunately, the video was very painful to watch- namely because every car- even the rsx beat the 8 like it was a yugo next to a pack of ferraris. Sadly, the only car in the bunch that the 8 could out-pace on the track was the miata.
However, the 8 performed really well on the slip differential & cone tests. And, the drivers said ovearll the 8 was one of the funnest cars of the bunch to drive- despite it's lacking in the torque area.
Still, I think most of us who own 8's are still very much in love w/ are cars, as said many times again- speed isn't all a car is about.
01-02-2006, 01:42 AM
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^^^That was Best Motoring. If you watch the follow up video it's called "Rotary Revenge" and the RX-8 destroys every car listed, and the S2K driven by the chubby guy who's known for driving the S2K even went into the dirt trying to catch the 8. The 8 had some suspension mods though.
Back on topic, we have both an S2K and an RX8. Both feel very similar but I will say this. The RX-8 is infinitely more forgiving than an S2K. The S2K can bite you in the *** if you're not careful...the 8 is also alot more comfortable...
Back on topic, we have both an S2K and an RX8. Both feel very similar but I will say this. The RX-8 is infinitely more forgiving than an S2K. The S2K can bite you in the *** if you're not careful...the 8 is also alot more comfortable...
01-02-2006, 05:50 AM
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Maybe this is unrelated and just my opinion, I'm a big fan of Best Motoring and out of so many episodes of stock car battle at the Tsukuba circuit and touge, the S2000 and the NSX is the only lightweight NA out there that stands a chance against cars with really bad *** acceleration.
01-02-2006, 06:13 AM
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I own both cars at the moment.
If I was 6'6" I would go for the RX8. I can't imagine trying to fit 6'6" comfortably in the Honda.
For freeway / mixed travel take the RX8, the S2000 is pretty noisy and boring on a straight road. Otherwise if it's a nice day and you are heading for nice twisty country roads its hard to go past the S2000. The RX8 is a great drive but an S2000 at 8000rpm on a twisty road with the roof down is magic. It's more like a 4 wheel bike.
The RX8 is more of an allround car - more comfortable, better stereo (I turn off the S2000 stereo above 80kph if I have the roof down), seats 4 etc. They are both great cars. I used the S2000 as my everyday car for 4 years then I bought the RX8. I am still torn between them both, but I drive the 8 the most.
If I was 6'6" I would go for the RX8. I can't imagine trying to fit 6'6" comfortably in the Honda.
For freeway / mixed travel take the RX8, the S2000 is pretty noisy and boring on a straight road. Otherwise if it's a nice day and you are heading for nice twisty country roads its hard to go past the S2000. The RX8 is a great drive but an S2000 at 8000rpm on a twisty road with the roof down is magic. It's more like a 4 wheel bike.
The RX8 is more of an allround car - more comfortable, better stereo (I turn off the S2000 stereo above 80kph if I have the roof down), seats 4 etc. They are both great cars. I used the S2000 as my everyday car for 4 years then I bought the RX8. I am still torn between them both, but I drive the 8 the most.
01-02-2006, 07:29 AM
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The RX has a slighter higher center of gravity, which is why it is more forgiving. The S2k, has a low center, and stiffer suspension, so it is very prone to snap spin, or severe oversteer if not driven correctly.
However, for a double-duty car, the 8 is tough to beat, but for a track-only car, I would be hard not to go with the s2k. Just more potential with power to weight ratio, than with the 8. Not, that the 8, isn't a great track car, I have driven several folks on this site, and I have to admit, it is tons more car than I expected. In fact, it will be my next purchase. However, I will swap the stock suspension out for coil-overs immediately, tied with some ancillary upgrades to brakes and swaybars/chassis bracing.
However, for a double-duty car, the 8 is tough to beat, but for a track-only car, I would be hard not to go with the s2k. Just more potential with power to weight ratio, than with the 8. Not, that the 8, isn't a great track car, I have driven several folks on this site, and I have to admit, it is tons more car than I expected. In fact, it will be my next purchase. However, I will swap the stock suspension out for coil-overs immediately, tied with some ancillary upgrades to brakes and swaybars/chassis bracing.
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