2005 Honda S2000 (AP2 vs. AP1) - POV Driving Impressions

Thanks to @MoccasinDriver and @M-t3ch
2005 AP2 Honda S2000 specs:
Horsepower: 240 hp
Engine: 2.2 L 4-cylinder
Curb weight: 2,835 lbs
Tire size: Front: P215/45R17, rear: P245/40R17
Wheel size: Front 17″ diameter, 7″ width; rear 17″ diameter, 8.5″ width
Dimensions: 162″ L x 69″ W x 50″ H
MPG: 20 city / 25 highway

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[PaulsPlace]

My wife is going to kill me if I buy another car. All your S2000 content is making me want to go get one.

[omidnamin]

the exterior design is absolute perfection. looks amazing from every angle

[johnssk]

After owning both the AP1 and AP2 you can’t go wrong with either. I personally prefer driving the AP2. The extra torque is noticeable, and it is more predictable on track. Once you remove the clutch delay valve and swap to an AP1 flywheel the AP2 is much better.

[towerdave]

AP2 in the U.K. kept the 2litre but had the upgraded suspension and wheels and still had the 9k redline. Did over 112k in mine. Great car.

[alpenjodel]

Love the S2k but god that E36 is beautiful as well. Really a timeless car.

[EricAtMazda]

I have an ND2 Miata and my brother has an AP2 S2000 and they make a great pair! Love to drive them both.

[allenc]

Great video. I’ve owned a number of sports cars over the years. Honda nailed it with the S2K. I have an AP2. Love it. The transmission is a stand out, best shifting car I’ve ever owned ! Thanks for the review.

[GateKeeper]

I’ve been a subscriber to your channel for a while and I gotta say, your content is for sure entertaining and worth all the time I’ve spent watching your videos! Keep up the great work Topher!

[EligosIV]

S2Ks in yellow somehow look twice as good

[maximeparent]

Thanks Topher, the S2000 is one of my favorite car and i like your approach. Nice video for my bday :D

[yukonstriker]

I consider my '06 FG2 Civic Si Coupe with the K20Z3 a FWD S2000.
8000rpm redline is bliss.
Can't afford a S2000 so settled for second best experience.

[halocheckup]

its crazy, everytime i look into getting a certain car, a new vid from you pops up

[cabbagehead]

F20 C was a high reving beast of a tiny engine. Honda should have kept it

[alphabeta]

9:00 Refined, less raw
11:00 AP2 is the better buy
15:55 Under the hood

[umaya]

You can skip to 4:18 then 18:18 to decide between ap1 vs ap2 ❤ saved you time

[mbank]

You got the best job ever. Even filming in a Corolla driver seat is way better than my boring 9-5 desk job lol

[doyoulikecrystalgel]

I had a white AP2 on coil overs with a removable steering wheel that i bought used at a random af used dealership 12yrs ago. Loud as a motha too. I miss that car everyday. Will def be getting another AP2 at some point.

[MaitreRed]

Considering buying an S2000 instead of a GT86/BRZ in a about a year and damn the sound of the stock exhaust is making me want to buy the S2000

[sanghyunlee]

Hey Topher could you make an updated video of your POV setup. I've been noticing the camera settings and the angles or maybe its the post processing of video editing that has changed compared to about 6 months ago. Really enjoying the low and centered view of your videos. Appreciate it!

[thearousedeunuch]

14:22 If his MR2 video's anything to go by, no, he doesn't. The owner was talking non-stop (I skipped a bunch throughout, nothing changed), and there was a lot of talking before the drive itself. I didn't check the rest of his content, though, so I'd love to be wrong here.