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- weight loss of about 90 pounds
- ditched the soft top (a removable aluminum hard top comes standard). Where the soft top would be stowed is a new structural element that stiffens the car's structure.
- retuned the suspension with stiffer springs and dampers and fatter antiroll bars.
- The CR carries unique 17-inch wheels with near-race-slick Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires.
- quicker steering ratio than the standard S2000
- grippy fabric-covered seats in place of leather
- a shorter shifter lever with shorter throws for the standard six-speed manual transmission.

Thumbs up on the enhancements that actually improve performance. 90 LB weight loss? nice!

That wing, though.... OMG that's awful. Honda should know better.

 

Way to make a great car even better!

The wing isn't the pretties one I've seen, but unlike most Honda's with wings, this FR could actually benefit from it.

 

I am sure anyone getting this will know what to do with the wing.

 

 

I think that is fantastic!

 

 

- weight loss of about 90 pounds

- ditched the soft top (a removable aluminum hard top comes standard).
This alone was like $3000. Standard is good. Wondering what the MSRP on this car will be. Where the soft top would be stowed is a new structural element that stiffens the car's structure.
It's already stiff, but stiffer is also good.
- retuned the suspension with stiffer springs and dampers and fatter antiroll bars.
will it go back to mechanical linkages or still drive-by wire?
- The CR carries unique 17-inch wheels with near-race-slick Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires.
Don't like those rims Are these rims lighter than the old ones? If not, some lighter aftermarket rims will reduce the weight even more... maybe it will even reach 100lbs total weight reduction.
- quicker steering ratio than the standard S2000

- grippy fabric-covered seats in place of leather
maybe similar the ITR material ? (suede & grippy fabric). I hate leather... no grip..
- a shorter shifter lever with shorter throws for the standard six-speed manual transmission. shorter than it's already is?

the wing - I would let that wing lose and send it to heaven.


It's about the time to trade in my S2k

 

really ugly

 

They might lose another 10 lbs if they ditch the wing. haha

Other than that, awesome! Welcome back S2k.

 

I would definitly take the wing off and replace it with another one of better looks and usage.

Overall, I like it!

 

Looks good. As for the wing, I think it's there for an intended purpose. Considering that this version is more for racing than anything else, it's probably very functional. Of course it's hideous, but it probably provides an extreme amount of downforce.

 

Unfortunately, I would have to assume that the DBW will stay (as will the stability control). I had an 04' S2000 with the mechanical linkage (and no electronic nannies), and the throttle response was second to none. Though, I'm currently driving a Civic Si with the DBW, and it's quite good. It's proof that DBW can be done correctly.

That front bumper cover is pretty bad too. I suppose a person could always round up one from a stock S, and swap it out.

 

A little over the top for my taste...

 

there is noting wrong with this, if it was done in 2001... these days, it looks like too much...

 

The car looks good, minus the wing.

But of course that's good because the wing is removeable.