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Originally Posted by CSG David
The power is perfect for putting down around corners, but when you power out to the straights, it's pretty uneventful. This car makes the S2k feel like a rocket in terms of straightline speed. The aero is definitely amazing on the BRZ though. Hitting the Turn 1 & 2 banking at ACS at full throttle was very confidence inspiring at 125mph. I know CSG Mike was hitting 133mph at one point entering Turn 1 when he caught a draft. Even so, car did not want to fish its way to the wall. Brakes, again, are simply amazing. Two-piston floating caliper with a much beefier brake pad up front and possibly a larger Master cylinder. Those are the two things I wish the S2k was a little better at right now: aero and brakes. Power in the S2k >> 200hp BRZ/FR-S.
I can't wait until we can start developing the car further. The potential is very high for this car.
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Yeah, the aero on the s2k was notably poor. The stock OEM felt "floaty" on the suspension once you got above 80 mph and had some significant air shooting under the car. It is telling that, when Honda had the chance to change the car with the CR, they concentrated on aero mods.
Re the s2k's power: It's funny that we are having this discussion. That car was crucified every day of its existence for not having enough power. It languished in the market place and it got no love from American motorheads. But the truth of the matter was that that engine was plenty powerful for that car, and VTEC is a gorgeous, beautiful thing in any Honda.