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Kurochan · 10-29-2021, 07:18 AM

Hi, I posted like 3 years ago about trying to decide between an 86 or an S2000. Well I bought an S2000 which I like a lot but I feel like roadsters are not really my style... I love the engine and the handling but it's not really easy to drive. The steering feels lifeless and has a huge on center deadzone. I have Ohlins DFVs on and it corners at incredible speeds but it still doesnt feel so good driving it. Maybe a square setup and stiffer springs would help. Anyway...

I love how the 86 looks, way more than the S2k actually. I was looking at some videos recently and I noticed that the 86 actually puts up very similar times with the S even with 40 less hp (on equal tires of course). Does the 86 actually corner better than the S? Im thinking of trading my car for an 86 (I'm sure I'll miss the engine but an ace header and a tune should equalize them). Assuming equal tires and suspension does the 86 have better handling? I keep reading the 86 is so easy to drive unlike the S and if thats the case its a no brainer assuming the 86 can corner equally as fast as the S. Will I miss my car?

10-29-2021, 07:18 AM	#1
Kurochan Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Drives: RX8 Location: Cyprus Posts: 17 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	S2000 vs 86 Hi, I posted like 3 years ago about trying to decide between an 86 or an S2000. Well I bought an S2000 which I like a lot but I feel like roadsters are not really my style... I love the engine and the handling but it's not really easy to drive. The steering feels lifeless and has a huge on center deadzone. I have Ohlins DFVs on and it corners at incredible speeds but it still doesnt feel so good driving it. Maybe a square setup and stiffer springs would help. Anyway... I love how the 86 looks, way more than the S2k actually. I was looking at some videos recently and I noticed that the 86 actually puts up very similar times with the S even with 40 less hp (on equal tires of course). Does the 86 actually corner better than the S? Im thinking of trading my car for an 86 (I'm sure I'll miss the engine but an ace header and a tune should equalize them). Assuming equal tires and suspension does the 86 have better handling? I keep reading the 86 is so easy to drive unlike the S and if thats the case its a no brainer assuming the 86 can corner equally as fast as the S. Will I miss my car?