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Dave · Sep 9th, 2003, 04:07 AM

Well - he should have been able to beat me. I could tell he was planning on winding it up as he flicked on the radar detector while we waited for the light to change at the bottom of the twisty steep 1 mile road that ends my homeward bound commute every day.

I was directly behind him - perhaps my familiarity with the road helped me get the better of him - he took off like a rocket and wove his way around a couple of cars - but within 400 yards I was by him doing about 75mph. perhaps he chickened out - I don't know. But I got to the top of the hill while he brought up the rear - and it felt sooo gooood!

Dave

ZAMIRZ · Sep 9th, 2003, 04:49 AM

I've driven one and while they are nice, the engine just does not have enough useable power. I've seen plenty an S2000 go down against my friends chipped 1.8T golf, with an intake/exhaust/pulley and you driving well they won't be able to hang. I came real close to buying one of these before I put the deposit down on my MCS and it just isn't enough car for the money, although I really like the way they look lowered with the right rims.

bkwalker · Sep 9th, 2003, 05:07 AM

a standard MCS has more torque then a standard s2000

mcs = 210Nm
S2000 = 208Nm

its not much difference but ive heard that s2000 aren't THAT great performers

Dave · Sep 9th, 2003, 06:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bkwalker

a standard MCS has more torque then a standard s2000

mcs = 210Nm
S2000 = 208Nm

Interesting - that figures. They're a little heavier too.

Dave

jimskater · Sep 9th, 2003, 06:41 AM

And doesn't the S2000's usable power come in even higher in the rev band than an MC or MCS??? 4000rpm for MC, more like 5500 for S2000??? Correct me, please, if I'm wrong.

Bk MCS · Sep 9th, 2003, 06:44 AM

No, your about right. I used to be a hondaphile before the MCS.

jimskater · Sep 9th, 2003, 06:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bk MCS

No, your about right. I used to be a hondaphile before the MCS.

So with an aggressive right foot, accurate shifting, and a curvy road, an MCS can get and stay ahead of an S2000?

Cool bones. Now to buy an S...

Neeshil · Sep 9th, 2003, 06:57 AM

Yeah I think peak power (176kw) comes in at 6000rpm and stays until 9000 rpm or so.

Quote: Originally Posted by jimskater

And doesn't the S2000's usable power come in even higher in the rev band than an MC or MCS??? 4000rpm for MC, more like 5500 for S2000??? Correct me, please, if I'm wrong.

jimskater · Sep 9th, 2003, 06:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Neeshil

Yeah I think peak power (176kw) comes in at 6000rpm and stays until 9000 rpm or so.

Yep, there is that 9,000 RPM redline. Must absolutely SCREAM.

EBMCS03 · Sep 9th, 2003, 08:58 AM

REALLY? but they get such impressive results when tested by professionals... i guess when it comes to more realistic drivers and more realistic roads...

Sep 9th, 2003, 04:07 AM	#1
Dave MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Western WA Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 420 Offline	Anyone raced an S2000? Well - he should have been able to beat me. I could tell he was planning on winding it up as he flicked on the radar detector while we waited for the light to change at the bottom of the twisty steep 1 mile road that ends my homeward bound commute every day. I was directly behind him - perhaps my familiarity with the road helped me get the better of him - he took off like a rocket and wove his way around a couple of cars - but within 400 yards I was by him doing about 75mph. perhaps he chickened out - I don't know. But I got to the top of the hill while he brought up the rear - and it felt sooo gooood! Dave

Sep 9th, 2003, 04:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
ZAMIRZ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Local Time: 04:37 PM Posts: 127 Offline	I've driven one and while they are nice, the engine just does not have enough useable power. I've seen plenty an S2000 go down against my friends chipped 1.8T golf, with an intake/exhaust/pulley and you driving well they won't be able to hang. I came real close to buying one of these before I put the deposit down on my MCS and it just isn't enough car for the money, although I really like the way they look lowered with the right rims. BRG/B S

Sep 9th, 2003, 05:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 10:37 AM Posts: 804 Offline	a standard MCS has more torque then a standard s2000 mcs = 210Nm S2000 = 208Nm its not much difference but ive heard that s2000 aren't THAT great performers benno

Sep 9th, 2003, 06:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
jimskater 'til death do us part Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 04:37 PM Posts: 6,534 Offline	And doesn't the S2000's usable power come in even higher in the rev band than an MC or MCS??? 4000rpm for MC, more like 5500 for S2000??? Correct me, please, if I'm wrong. www.scmm.org GP 0101

Sep 9th, 2003, 06:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bk MCS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Florida State University! Local Time: 07:37 PM Posts: 178 Offline	No, your about right. I used to be a hondaphile before the MCS. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...CS/sig3txt.jpg The second 2004 MINI with a stress cracked windshield, missed #1 by a few days! (I refer to my MINI as he/him/Andre in my posts)

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Sep 9th, 2003, 06:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dave MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Western WA Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 420 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bkwalker a standard MCS has more torque then a standard s2000 mcs = 210Nm S2000 = 208Nm Interesting - that figures. They're a little heavier too. Dave

Sep 9th, 2003, 06:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
jimskater 'til death do us part Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 04:37 PM Posts: 6,534 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bk MCS No, your about right. I used to be a hondaphile before the MCS. So with an aggressive right foot, accurate shifting, and a curvy road, an MCS can get and stay ahead of an S2000? Cool bones. Now to buy an S... www.scmm.org GP 0101

Sep 9th, 2003, 06:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Neeshil MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brisbane AUS Local Time: 10:37 AM Posts: 264 Offline	Yeah I think peak power (176kw) comes in at 6000rpm and stays until 9000 rpm or so. Quote: Originally Posted by jimskater And doesn't the S2000's usable power come in even higher in the rev band than an MC or MCS??? 4000rpm for MC, more like 5500 for S2000??? Correct me, please, if I'm wrong.

Sep 9th, 2003, 06:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
jimskater 'til death do us part Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 04:37 PM Posts: 6,534 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Neeshil Yeah I think peak power (176kw) comes in at 6000rpm and stays until 9000 rpm or so. Yep, there is that 9,000 RPM redline. Must absolutely SCREAM. www.scmm.org GP 0101

Sep 9th, 2003, 08:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 05:37 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	REALLY? but they get such impressive results when tested by professionals... i guess when it comes to more realistic drivers and more realistic roads... EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

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