My new S2000

c0caine · 4 Jul 2006 at 23:22

nice car. why is the insurance so high on these though? i could understand if it was some turbo'd jap nutter but is NA and only a 2 ltr. so why the mega insurance prices?

[TW]Fox · 4 Jul 2006 at 23:23

c0caine said:
nice car. why is the insurance so high on these though? i could understand if it was some turbo'd jap nutter but is NA and only a 2 ltr. so why the mega insurance prices?

It's 250bhp..

merlin · 4 Jul 2006 at 23:24

240 on our fuel, 245 with a carbon fuel flap

Goliath · 4 Jul 2006 at 23:24

c0caine said:
nice car. why is the insurance so high on these though? i could understand if it was some turbo'd jap nutter but is NA and only a 2 ltr. so why the mega insurance prices?

And the S1 models are renowned for twitchy handling that may deposit you into a hedge at any time......

c0caine · 4 Jul 2006 at 23:26

are there any cars over 250bhp less than grp20? i would be surprised if there wasnt.

The_Dark_Side · 4 Jul 2006 at 23:27

Goliath said:
And the S1 models are renowned for twitchy handling that may deposit you into a hedge at any time......

i didn't know there'd been a revised version.

The_Dark_Side · 4 Jul 2006 at 23:27

c0caine said:
are there any cars over 250bhp less than grp20? i would be surprised if there wasnt.

BHP has nothing to do with insurance grouping.

merlin · 4 Jul 2006 at 23:28

The_Dark_Side said:
i didn't know there'd been a revised version.

Parkers has the model history - they get slightly softer as the years go on.

You still need to be paying attention though even in an 06.

[TW]Fox · 4 Jul 2006 at 23:30

c0caine said:
are there any cars over 250bhp less than grp20? i would be surprised if there wasnt.

BMW 540i.

Modified BMW 530i

-Neil- · 4 Jul 2006 at 23:32

Stunning car, that engine sounds like a real corker

Have a look at these vids:

The yellow S2000 with the racing exhaust sounds :cool:

Neil.

Scrutinize · 4 Jul 2006 at 23:33

c0caine said:
are there any cars over 250bhp less than grp20? i would be surprised if there wasnt.

Imprezza WRX is a grp 19 and you can PPP it to over 250bhp. Quote for me at 26 with 6yncb on one is £900 so its do-able

Rain Man · 4 Jul 2006 at 23:35

just noticed the stanley pod sticker on your window! i go to stanley, im friends with ED (red mini with two white stripes)

AWESOME car btw

Dolph · 4 Jul 2006 at 23:37

Looks great Si, you must be well chuffed

The S2000 rocks

Simon · 5 Jul 2006 at 00:00

lol at carbon cap.

The stickers were from the old owner, I have now removed them for a cleaner look. Next on the list is an exhaust so thanks for the vids, Decats do make a improvement lower down and especially help 1st and 2nd gear. It has a pretty well flowing cat as standard though.

As for insurance, remember it is a convertible too.

olv · 5 Jul 2006 at 00:13

you need a new sig

Simon · 5 Jul 2006 at 00:15

olv said:
you need a new sig

All in good time, wouldn't mind having them both on there.

JediFragger · 5 Jul 2006 at 00:25

Very very sweet Si, and in the fastest colour too

I wrote my S2k off last Spring, aquaplaned badly into a central reservation on the A50 in Uttoxeter - Walked away though without a scratch so was gutted but happy if you get me

Soooooo the point is PAY ATTENTION ESP IN THE WET

Si

Will Gill · 5 Jul 2006 at 00:25

gratz on your new chosen form of transport

TripleT · 5 Jul 2006 at 00:42

Will Gill said:
gratz on your new chosen form of transport

He say's with grated teeth

We all know that you're just jealous and are considering chopping your p1 in for another!

Simon · 5 Jul 2006 at 08:44

JediFragger said:
Very very sweet Si, and in the fastest colour too

I wrote my S2k off last Spring, aquaplaned badly into a central reservation on the A50 in Uttoxeter - Walked away though without a scratch so was gutted but happy if you get me

Si

What model was your S2k and what tyres was it on? What happened to cause you lose control? Hopefully I can learn from it

Cheers