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10-29-2021, 09:38 AM | #15 | |
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But with a few relatively minor mods, my BRZ KILLS what my stock S2000 would do at the track. I mean KILLS it, by a couple/few to several *seconds*. And again the driving position and steering feel in the BRZ is WAY better. And fixed roof And you can fit a fair amount of stuff in it. I don't think you'll be disappointed if you make the move, I'm not. |
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Lowering springs (Swift Spec-R) Struts/shocks (Bilstein B8), kind of necessary if you both lower the car and run camber plates, stock front struts don't have enough bump travel! Eibach front/rear swaybars (*way* stiffer than stock) 4-2-1 header (ACE 350) and tune (Zach at CSG) Obviously there's other ways to get there, I might go to coilovers next year but good lowering springs + Bilsteins makes for a great street/track compromise IMO. I resorted to header/tune and sways this year because spring/damping rates are kinda soft for serious track usage and I compete in time trials and it was close this year! Header and tune greatly improved drive from mid-rpm, more so than expected, but top end power not much more vs. stock '17+. Definitely not required. |
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I've tracked my friend's AP2 at Buttonwillow while instructing him and also driven it many times in the canyons. In terms of speed, an FR-S on e85 tune (2017 OEM header, mishimoto inlet tube, slight weight reduction) is about even 10-90 mph vs. stock AP2. Basically +/- 0.25 carlength. If you don't have e85, a good header and tune should give you about the same gains. Or buy a GR86 which is already 1-2 carlengths faster vs. AP2. The S2000 doesn't have great aero above 70 mph especially top down, which is something I noticed vs. AP1 (80-125 mph at the track).
Handling-wise vs. AP2, it will come down to setup/tires/driver. For whatever reason, my friend's AP2 feels more sensitive to trail-braking in the canyons, but on the track the overall balance is very similar to my FR-S (RCE T2 coilovers, track alignment, pedal dance). AP1 might be different with the bumpsteer. Balance aside, my car is faster than his AP2 in corners, but that's mainly due to tires and setup. Steering feel is better on the FR-S. Also ergonomics are better in the FR-S. The FR-S seats have more bolstering and are more grippy (cloth vs. leather). The steering wheel extends/tilts. When I drove his AP2 at the track, my knee kept bumping into my bottom hand on the steering wheel in the middle of turns. Can't really go wrong either way. I'm planning to trade my car in for a GR86. Briefly thought about buying an AP2, but I really enjoy the 86 chassis and a new GR86 seems a much better value vs. used S2000.
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I think we can say that these two cars as well as the Miata are close enough, that personal taste, likes, feelings etc have more to do with the choice than debating which one is better at this or that. Drive all three, examine your life/needs/wants and go with your gut. You can always sell and buy the other one, or own all three at some point in your life if you are lucky. They are not that expensive on the used market.
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99.9% of people over here will focus fixing the torque dip in middle rev range. There aren't that many to appreciate getting more power the higher they go in rpm. I guess times are changing and with so many turbos almost everywhere people nowadays have different expectations.
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The torque dip is only a problem if you’re in the wrong gear.
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The s2000 Ap1 & Ap2 is the better sports car out of the box. The motor and transmissions til this day is still considered special. You either like roadsters or you don’t. Get a hardtop otherwise. The 86 is a good entry level sports car and does what it was intended for well but still not special like an s2000 is. One continues to go up in value, the other is a dime a dozen.
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Unless you want a coupe and don't live in Japan.
Oh, and it's Miata Is Always The Answer... Except if you want a coupe... Last edited by MrDinkleman; 10-30-2021 at 12:21 AM. |
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