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S2KtoFT86 · 02-08-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dixie Normous

convertibles are cool.... if your a high school girl..... sorry s2k guys

I'm done defending the S. It is what it is. It set a precedent 10 years ago and it's taken automakers that long to catch up with it. It's an incredible piece of production machinery that again, took others 10 years to catch up to. If you think that's for high school girls, then I'm sorry.

Aeghtysix · 02-08-2010, 10:10 PM

The S2000 isn't a manly car by any means. It's a car completely about the driving experience. Once you stop worrying about what people think of you in your car, and instead think about you in your car you'll really appreciate a fine automobile. It's the most enjoyable car I've ever owned to this date and it kills me that I'm out growing it both physically and in terms of needs.

timeatkuu · 02-08-2010, 11:20 PM

I'm not interested at all...

Maybe "Only if it makes me toast with hello kitty on it!"

OldSkoolToys · 02-08-2010, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S2KtoFT86

I'm done defending the S. It is what it is. It set a precedent 10 years ago and it's taken automakers that long to catch up with it. It's an incredible piece of production machinery that again, took others 10 years to catch up to. If you think that's for high school girls, then I'm sorry.

You sound like me about 6 years ago, defending the 86 against the masses of people who hadn't yet found out about it. (This is Tennessee after all)

Back then I got wierd looks from the Honda-ricer guys and the thumbs up from the few drifters that were marching around town.

Nowadays I got all kinds of wide-eyed looks and thumbs up from the Honda kids, and the 240sx 'drifter' guys? Drive right by me without even a notice.

It breaks my heart.

Midship Runabout · 02-08-2010, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S2KtoFT86

I'm done defending the S. It is what it is. It set a precedent 10 years ago and it's taken automakers that long to catch up with it. It's an incredible piece of production machinery that again, took others 10 years to catch up to. If you think that's for high school girls, then I'm sorry.

i didnt mean to say the s2000 was a girls car, i meant that verts were for girls. i would love an s2000 and have nothing against them.

Midship Runabout · 02-09-2010, 12:00 AM

Back on topic. i dont think a targa top will work with the ft. Hard top or sunroof is all i need

NESW20 · 02-09-2010, 01:35 AM

i think there needs to be the distinction made between a "convertible" and a "roadster."

and the Miata was what, 10 years before the S2000? the S2000 didn't start the roadster phenomenon. sure it gave it more power, but it wasn't as innovative as some would have you believe.

-Mike

Lexicon101 · 02-09-2010, 03:40 AM

Glad I'm not alone. I've seen people excited about the "cabrio" FT or whatever.. I'm sitting there going "Uh.. no, I'd rather have a hard shell over my head. Take your leather elsewhere."

I think this car would be kinda like the mustang as a convertible. It just wouldn't look nearly as good without a roof.
(Wow. Almost sounds like I'm saying mustangs look good.. let me make this clear. I'M NOT. football helmet-shaped hood = not sexy)

(Oh, wait.. let me clarify further. When I say "mustangs" I mean the newer mustangs. When I say "Old school Mustangs" I mean the old ones, which.. were pretty sexy.)

Matador · 02-09-2010, 08:27 PM

A targa would be 1994948883929299847400000000000x better than a convertible.....

Calais · 02-10-2010, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1

A targa would be 1994948883929299847400000000000x better than a convertible.....

Such an exact number!

I agree tho 1994948883929299847400000000000x better than a convertible

DrunkenMime · 02-10-2010, 11:07 AM

I agree with you...the S2K is a street legal track car. Most sports cars back in the day were convertibles. I prefer coupes but there are exceptions and convertible performers do exist and I believe the S2K is one of them.

S2KtoFT86 · 02-10-2010, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrunkenMime

I agree with you...the S2K is a street legal track car. Most sports cars back in the day were convertibles. I prefer coupes but there are exceptions and convertible performers do exist and I believe the S2K is one of them.

Just delete the convertible top and throw a Spoon HT on it. Problem solved.

VenomRush · 02-10-2010, 02:32 PM

i dont know about anybody else... but im getting tired of reading anything s2000 on this forum.. there is a section for this type of crap

S2KtoFT86 · 02-10-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by VenomRush

i dont know about anybody else... but im getting tired of reading anything s2000 on this forum.. there is a section for this type of crap

Sorry but it's apparently the closest thing that the FT compares to. Get used to it.

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02-09-2010, 01:35 AM	#21
NESW20 2.1L 3SGTE Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: MR2 Turbo & Tacoma Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,248 Thanks: 29 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i think there needs to be the distinction made between a "convertible" and a "roadster." and the Miata was what, 10 years before the S2000? the S2000 didn't start the roadster phenomenon. sure it gave it more power, but it wasn't as innovative as some would have you believe. -Mike __________________ 1991 MR2 Turbo - 2.1L high compression stroker 3SGTE 2006 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off Road - All-Pro front bumper, Old Man Emu shocks, Old Man Emu HD front coils, All-Pro leafs 1990 240SX Coupe - sold 2008 Civic Si Sedan

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timeatkuu Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: N/A Location: GTA, Ontario, Canada Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm not interested at all... Maybe "Only if it makes me toast with hello kitty on it!"

02-09-2010, 12:00 AM	#20
Midship Runabout formerly Dixie Normous Join Date: Jan 2010 Drives: The ladies wild! Location: ())_)CRAYOLA)_))> Posts: 996 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Back on topic. i dont think a targa top will work with the ft. Hard top or sunroof is all i need

02-09-2010, 03:40 AM	#22
Lexicon101 Inexperienced Join Date: Jan 2010 Drives: Crappy old '90 civic. Frankie. Location: In the club Posts: 622 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Glad I'm not alone. I've seen people excited about the "cabrio" FT or whatever.. I'm sitting there going "Uh.. no, I'd rather have a hard shell over my head. Take your leather elsewhere." I think this car would be kinda like the mustang as a convertible. It just wouldn't look nearly as good without a roof. (Wow. Almost sounds like I'm saying mustangs look good.. let me make this clear. I'M NOT. football helmet-shaped hood = not sexy) (Oh, wait.. let me clarify further. When I say "mustangs" I mean the newer mustangs. When I say "Old school Mustangs" I mean the old ones, which.. were pretty sexy.)

02-09-2010, 08:27 PM	#23
Matador hashiryu Join Date: Nov 2009 Drives: Mk4 Supra Location: Probably mucking around in an engine bay Posts: 2,567 Thanks: 18 Thanked 37 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A targa would be 1994948883929299847400000000000x better than a convertible.....

02-10-2010, 11:07 AM	#25
DrunkenMime Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: IS300 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 161 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I agree with you...the S2K is a street legal track car. Most sports cars back in the day were convertibles. I prefer coupes but there are exceptions and convertible performers do exist and I believe the S2K is one of them.

02-10-2010, 02:32 PM	#27
VenomRush Thee O-ri-gi-na-tor Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: So Cal Posts: 948 Thanks: 59 Thanked 80 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i dont know about anybody else... but im getting tired of reading anything s2000 on this forum.. there is a section for this type of crap

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