Nothing like a screaming AP1 S2000 on track. Get them while you still can find clean ones. Honda will never bring back a naturally aspirated S2000 again.
trackdays at smaller courses like this always seem like fun, reminds me of when i watched my friends go out to thunderhill. also that e46 at 6:01 sounds GODLY
Re: diff issues Consider an AP2 rear sway bar. My ap1 bar caused my inside wheel to lift under load, stressing the torsen and slowing eating away at the diff. Just switched to an ap2 bar and new diff and the car feels so much better.
I'm going to try disconnecting the sway bar for the next track day and see how it goes. Then maybe will go to an AP2 bar or NC Miata bar. That inside wheel lifting is the problem!
@@TheTopher this is the way. I went with the ‘04 bar because I didn’t want to turn the car into an understeer fest. In my case (square setup, -3 camber F/R, karcepts front sway, ohlins 10k/10k) the new ap2 bar feels perfect 🤩 I suspect if you were able to get front camber into the -2s, you wouldn’t lose too much neutrality
@@TheTopher wait why are you running 205 tires??? isnt that LESS than stock even an 8th gen si has like 225's if its to save money and stretch them i guess it makes sense O_O
I just bought a wavetrac to replace my OEM helical diff. Was having the same problem putting power down leaving corners. If you don't want to deal with LSD clutch pack maintenance I definitely recommend the wavetrac.
Interesting how in the corners and swallams it almost looks as if you're just as fast if not quicker than the Corvette, but the second the straight comes, its gone.
Might not be a diff issue from what you mentioned. S2k's come with Clutch type LSD's so they're really good at locking up. Might be just the driving dynamics with front mid engine + no sway bar so a lot of snap oversteer.
Can you buy extended lower balljoints for these ? Did that on the Miata back in the days to get the camber where I wanted it (-3.5). Looks like a shorter final drive would definitely be a nice thing if you ever change the diff as well !
Oh and I just noticed, because of the 6.5" up front it might take a little longer to set into its grip more at the front, vs the rear. Cars needs some 8" or 9" for sure ! Squared would be fine then :)
What do I look up or google to find out about public events where I can pay to drive on tracks like this? I got a bone stick 1998 Lexus GS300 that I want to take out on a track an time my best time an feel it out before I start lowering it an completely overhaul the suspension with Megan Racing to handle better next spring to track my time again an get a better feel for it? Eventually I’ll boost it I just want to make it handle better for now because I decided to sell my other daily an make this GS my daily bc I love driving it so much… Until I get my Land Cruiser or 4 Runner I won’t boost it…
4:10 final drive. You got to pay to play. Also a stock rear diff In an S2k should not feel like an open diff. There's definitely a problem with the rear end, if it's not locking up.
This was fun.
A nice small local raceway and an AP1, there are few better days than that.
True that!
I like those cars but can you pls record the 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum
Agreed
Nothing like a screaming AP1 S2000 on track. Get them while you still can find clean ones. Honda will never bring back a naturally aspirated S2000 again.
Wow that track looks like a blast, it’s like touge! I miss my s2000, still waiting for my differential to get rebuilt.
9:08 That's a new certified Topher moment right there
trackdays at smaller courses like this always seem like fun, reminds me of when i watched my friends go out to thunderhill. also that e46 at 6:01 sounds GODLY
Getting spoiled with videos this week!
love the s2000 videos, nice to see you enjoy this car so much. great taste
Balls to the wall.. fair play my brother. For the VTEC of it. Tremendous
Damn dude if life wasn’t so expensive I would definitely get an S2000. Great videos Topher, maybe in the future…
that induction noise is orgasmic
Man you're a good driver, this looks like so much fun
Man, I miss my 04. Lovely car and excellent skills bro
Re: diff issues
Consider an AP2 rear sway bar. My ap1 bar caused my inside wheel to lift under load, stressing the torsen and slowing eating away at the diff. Just switched to an ap2 bar and new diff and the car feels so much better.
I'm going to try disconnecting the sway bar for the next track day and see how it goes. Then maybe will go to an AP2 bar or NC Miata bar. That inside wheel lifting is the problem!
@@TheTopher this is the way. I went with the ‘04 bar because I didn’t want to turn the car into an understeer fest. In my case (square setup, -3 camber F/R, karcepts front sway, ohlins 10k/10k) the new ap2 bar feels perfect 🤩 I suspect if you were able to get front camber into the -2s, you wouldn’t lose too much neutrality
@@TheTopher wait why are you running 205 tires??? isnt that LESS than stock even an 8th gen si has like 225's if its to save money and stretch them i guess it makes sense O_O
I want one so badly, looks like the most fun you can have with a 6 speed manual up to 9K RPMS!
Man you can drive ❤
Pure adrenaline
I recommend you to install the oil baffle for track use
I just bought a wavetrac to replace my OEM helical diff. Was having the same problem putting power down leaving corners. If you don't want to deal with LSD clutch pack maintenance I definitely recommend the wavetrac.
Best car of the last 2 decades.
Wow, they let you out there with no rollbar!
Interesting how in the corners and swallams it almost looks as if you're just as fast if not quicker than the Corvette, but the second the straight comes, its gone.
track looks like it needs to be redone. to much patching.
I’m sure they wouldn’t mind you paying for that.
When are you adding NOS and a turbo?
HARRY I NEED NOS!
0:12 hawk.....
tuah!!!!
get out of my head get out of my head get out of my HEAD
Might not be a diff issue from what you mentioned. S2k's come with Clutch type LSD's so they're really good at locking up. Might be just the driving dynamics with front mid engine + no sway bar so a lot of snap oversteer.
hes running 205's wtf
Shit! That looks REALLY fun!
I gotta get an AP1 to go next to my Veloster N
I'm genuinely curious how you became a car test driver I'm interested into this career field
I live less then 30 mins from this track!
Can you buy extended lower balljoints for these ? Did that on the Miata back in the days to get the camber where I wanted it (-3.5). Looks like a shorter final drive would definitely be a nice thing if you ever change the diff as well !
Oh and I just noticed, because of the 6.5" up front it might take a little longer to set into its grip more at the front, vs the rear. Cars needs some 8" or 9" for sure ! Squared would be fine then :)
Fellow michigan guy here, i would love to take one of my preludes there. What are the prices?
😮 you’re at grattan. Grattan is local to me. Where are you normally based out of?
What do I look up or google to find out about public events where I can pay to drive on tracks like this? I got a bone stick 1998 Lexus GS300 that I want to take out on a track an time my best time an feel it out before I start lowering it an completely overhaul the suspension with Megan Racing to handle better next spring to track my time again an get a better feel for it? Eventually I’ll boost it I just want to make it handle better for now because I decided to sell my other daily an make this GS my daily bc I love driving it so much… Until I get my Land Cruiser or 4 Runner I won’t boost it…
Just curious how much oil you burned during this day, if any?
About half a quart
Hey! Just curious, what cars do you have? What do you main?
I was surprised that the S2000 doesn't really get good mileage. What is it, 16 in the city or something?
4:10 final drive. You got to pay to play. Also a stock rear diff In an S2k should not feel like an open diff. There's definitely a problem with the rear end, if it's not locking up.
@@chriszaiser 4.10 sounds short and is on most vehicles not AP1 go 120 mph in 4th gear
Will an ap2 have better handling?
V8 E46? race car?
Your last 3 videos are all about electric vehicles. I'm scared!
Lift off oversteer is usually not a car problem but a driver one 😅
Put some NOS in there! Lol
Where’s the co-owner?
BF stayed home 😉
He was working, was hoping we could get out together!