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Old 02-25-2007, 05:38 PM
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I would have bought something else, sorry. When I think of two seats, I think of Corvette performance. Biased, yes, but I can't help it. I like my 2 extra seats.
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Old 02-25-2007, 06:09 PM
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nice, any plans for it?
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Old 02-25-2007, 06:19 PM
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O, nice exchange. So, how do u like the drive just regularly around town?
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Old 02-25-2007, 07:30 PM
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The VTEC cam profile lands at 6,000rpms and just absolutely screams to 9,000 from there.
Surprised no one's posted it yet, but VTEC JUST KICKED IN, YO!
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Old 02-25-2007, 10:29 PM
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honestly, your turbo tc should of smoked that thing. good luck with your honda!

the s2k sucks on the track though, at watkins glen, they always pull slow track times, because the sweet spot in the RPMS is way too high before it makes any power. My 24 year old porsche 944 slaughters them in the twisties.

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Old 02-26-2007, 02:52 AM
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so just out of curiosity OP, how long were you actually driving the boosted tc for?

got tired of the old toy, needed a new one, huh?

have fun.
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Old 02-26-2007, 03:01 AM
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Very nice
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Old 02-26-2007, 03:08 AM
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Glad you are happy with your new purchase, but the tC was unique... it's not as common as the other imports out there.. I used to be a honda devotee until scion showed me the light of the underdog... I've been through 3 show/drag EG/EKs thus far and I love my tC more than any other car..

good luck with your new venture.. now go get paul to boost your s2k
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Old 02-26-2007, 03:55 AM
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hows the trunk space? I'm looking for a sport car with enough trunk and under 20k, used or new.
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Old 02-26-2007, 04:04 AM
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what year is that, and how tall are you.....i was gonna purchase a s2k....but i found it to be really cramped and uncomfortable for a daily driver, and no i'm not fat, and stand a little over 6 ft......i looked at the new '07....cause from your dash, it doesn't look like the newer ones.....but yeah, the handling on a mountain road with a s2k is very fun...
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Old 02-26-2007, 05:41 AM
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One lucky 21 yr old I love those cars too bad I would have a hard time finding a spot to keep my wallet... white hardtop with red leather would be my s2k choice.. Good swap... Hello sports car insurance...
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Old 02-26-2007, 05:44 AM
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yeah insurance is gonna be a motha
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Old 02-26-2007, 05:54 AM
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I wonder what the insurance rates are on those... I still want my next car to be an M3
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Old 02-26-2007, 08:56 AM
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nice. If I'm not mistaken, you had a turbocharged EBP 7thgen civic before the tC, right? Looks like you're moving up in the car world nicely.

I want an AP1 as well someday, hell, I could be driving one right now if I had made the right choice this time last year.
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Old 02-26-2007, 02:35 PM
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The motor is in the wrong spot for it to be a true sports car. Every driver knows motors belong over the rear wheels. ;)
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Old 02-26-2007, 03:11 PM
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nice ride...
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Old 02-26-2007, 03:31 PM
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you lucky, i can't even fit in them tiny little things...
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Old 02-26-2007, 03:36 PM
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Congratulations on the new car. ;)

(I don't like it but who cares!)
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Old 02-26-2007, 04:01 PM
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Sweet I see a lot of people swaping their tc's to s2000 ....
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Old 02-26-2007, 05:01 PM
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Default Re: **Bye bye turbocharged tC, HELLO TRUE SPORTS CAR**
Originally Posted by jonnyHKboi


dang that is a long stretch to the cig lighter! nice swap tho!
you ain't lying! Trying to find a longer cord and run it through the center console.
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