2001 Honda S2000 - AP1 at 9,000RPM is Exactly What I Needed (POV Binaural Audio)

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  • Опубликовано: 20 май 2024
  • I finally drove the Topher's S2000! This is my first time driving an AP1 and this one has 146,000 miles. Let's go find out if this F20C can still hang.
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Комментарии • 237

  • @sdlausen1
    @sdlausen1 Месяц назад +122

    Fun fact - the gauge cluster is a copy and homage to Ayrton Sennas McLaren mp4/4 F1 race car.

  • @CasterTown
    @CasterTown Месяц назад +16

    Don't think cars like this will ever come back. Emissions standards are too strict to allow for high-RPM N/A engines with good throttle response. I figured this out when I failed emissions by just removing the rev-hang from my old civic. It increases the NOx just enough to fail. That's why manuals with sharp throttle response are a thing of the past. Younger driving enthusiasts don't even know how good the manual sports cars were from the 90's and early 2000's... Razor sharp response and total driver-control. Newer cars are just "floor it and let the computers take care of everything."

  • @KG_BM
    @KG_BM Месяц назад +137

    wow that intro. i know yall are friends but its always so funny to see all 3 of you in the same video

    • @daftcow706
      @daftcow706 Месяц назад +1

      funny to see tedward so close to my home also

    • @ncmagic9269
      @ncmagic9269 Месяц назад

      It’s like the Spider-Man scene

  • @OuterspaceRo
    @OuterspaceRo Месяц назад +96

    TOPHER IN THE FLESHHHHH

  • @Kakoriat
    @Kakoriat Месяц назад +79

    Fun S2000 fact, it has a start button, not a start/stop button. To turn the car off you simply turn the key like a normal car. If you hit the button with the engine running you’ll hear the lovely grind of the starter motor bumping the spinning flywheel 😬. I miss my Suzuka 03 AP1, it was my only car and daily for about 5 years. Fun times.

    • @Fordguy1997
      @Fordguy1997 Месяц назад +2

      Was going to say the same. Kinda scary if you’re not thinking

    • @CoasterRPG
      @CoasterRPG Месяц назад +2

      Same as a Civic 8th gen spaceship EU version :)

  • @angry_german_kid
    @angry_german_kid Месяц назад +54

    honda s2000 is a legend!

    • @Zsword92
      @Zsword92 Месяц назад +5

      AP1 especially

  • @revenge977
    @revenge977 Месяц назад +21

    That VTEC sounds incredible. would take this over any of those expensive super cars.

  • @jamesj5565
    @jamesj5565 Месяц назад +76

    Tedward video on Topher's streets? Sometimes I forget those two live in the same dimension

  • @KZ_drift
    @KZ_drift Месяц назад +36

    Man even though I am not a honda fan this this is awsome either way

  • @sorinsrn5442
    @sorinsrn5442 Месяц назад +8

    This car aged so good. Timeless design.

  • @Durbanite2010
    @Durbanite2010 Месяц назад +10

    It is impossible to not love an S2000. It had the highest brake horsepower per litre for NA production cars when it debuted, it's still pretty phenomenal now!

  • @rainmaster2936
    @rainmaster2936 Месяц назад +8

    ive driven alot of sports cars. and as an s2000 owner, maybe it is bias, it is the most fun you can have on 4 wheels. the shifter is the best and the thrills one can have without breaking the law. Honda at its peak. I wish theyd make a newer one. the f20 f22 series engines were beast.

  • @RonnieMorgan-fw8qj
    @RonnieMorgan-fw8qj Месяц назад +15

    That Audi sounds amazing!! I miss my 2002 S2000. It was a fun car to drive.

  • @Mathman420
    @Mathman420 Месяц назад +3

    Watching Tedward become a true Honda enjoyer over time has been so much fun.

  • @240TechGuy
    @240TechGuy Месяц назад +21

    Wobbly shift knob. Reminds of my S2000. Replace the engine and trans mounts and it'll be solid again.

    • @ThePower1037
      @ThePower1037 Месяц назад

      It's a bit older, so they should do a lot, but the magic is just ripping it for what it is!!!

  • @maxypoo4652
    @maxypoo4652 Месяц назад +168

    This is probably THE perfect sports car

    • @nvl2691
      @nvl2691 Месяц назад +15

      Missing 2 cylinders and a bit of displacement - Imagine, if it had a 3.0L I6, revving to 9000 rpm too, it would've been perfect.

    • @TT92348
      @TT92348 Месяц назад +41

      @@nvl2691too much weight

    • @maxypoo4652
      @maxypoo4652 Месяц назад +9

      @@TT92348 especially if part of it is now hanging over the front axle

    • @maxypoo4652
      @maxypoo4652 Месяц назад +6

      @@nvl2691 E46 m3 would be your closest bet, though id say thats a completely different car

    • @hamsterbrigade
      @hamsterbrigade Месяц назад +1

      ​@@maxypoo4652a 146k mile e46 m3 that you can still drive hard feels like something that rarely exists.

  • @notfluffy1631
    @notfluffy1631 Месяц назад +15

    13:45 google street view car

  • @DonBMW
    @DonBMW Месяц назад +3

    AP1 S2000 owner here with 113k miles. New convertible top, new clutch, extended floor mats, fujitsobo exhaust and AP2 v1 wheels. The car looks and drives amazing! Best gear box in the business. Awesome all around.

  • @mfauu
    @mfauu Месяц назад +7

    7:49 wild how fast that rs7 gets out of the way

  • @edalder2000
    @edalder2000 Месяц назад +3

    The super high revs has me thinking the engine note is a combo of motor bike and F1 car. I like it!

  • @migaisnotacat
    @migaisnotacat Месяц назад +3

    I just got to check out an S2000 in person yesterday for the first time! I love them. I can totally see why they hold their value so well.

  • @SDAspra
    @SDAspra Месяц назад

    Love the the car, the episode, and the friendship between awesome creators ❤

  • @mickeyhartsell6096
    @mickeyhartsell6096 Месяц назад +2

    The AP1 Honda S2000 ROCKS

  • @309gti8
    @309gti8 Месяц назад +2

    The AP1 S2k was a long time dream car for me, ideally in this color combo, the blue on blue, or white on beige. I’d still love to own one if the opportunity ever presents itself.

  • @Thepeug
    @Thepeug Месяц назад +2

    Such a legendary car.

  • @angelinatorres5065
    @angelinatorres5065 Месяц назад +4

    i cannot explain how much i LOVE your povs :)!

  • @Bubbagonsalves
    @Bubbagonsalves Месяц назад +2

    You must have a lot of fun working . Living the dream 💪🏼

  • @erudite1579
    @erudite1579 Месяц назад +1

    That linear power and mechanical rasp reminds me a bit of my E85 M Roadster.

  • @BooyahCr7
    @BooyahCr7 Месяц назад +4

    I really enjoy this pov drive oh 9000 RPM 🎉
    From north Africa. Algeria

  • @diegoalvarez6861
    @diegoalvarez6861 Месяц назад

    OMG THE SOUND! 😩😩

  • @R19Robbin
    @R19Robbin Месяц назад +2

    High rpms sounding amazing 👌

  • @angelinatorres5065
    @angelinatorres5065 Месяц назад

    love the new logo design too !

  • @thedeltadriver1438
    @thedeltadriver1438 Месяц назад +29

    stop making my dream cars go up in value

  • @dave11686
    @dave11686 Месяц назад

    I just bought my first Honda almost a month ago and I love it. 2011 Accord with the K24Z3

  • @fhowland
    @fhowland Месяц назад +2

    Such straight roads out there...what a pity! S2K is all about the curves! Every time another one of these videos comes out the value of my S2000 goes up a bit... love it 😂

  • @michaelmatar5807
    @michaelmatar5807 Месяц назад +1

    the crossover we needed

  • @verdict1163
    @verdict1163 Месяц назад +1

    Best year, best color combo, best S2K.

  • @notslocayenne
    @notslocayenne Месяц назад +2

    hi ted! nice s2k

  • @marvdatboi
    @marvdatboi Месяц назад +1

    Music to my ears

  • @curtisallred7250
    @curtisallred7250 Месяц назад

    My grandmother's friend had a 2006 Honda S2000. It was fun to ride in.

  • @navarredr
    @navarredr Месяц назад

    Love VTEC... in any of Honda's cars...and I've owned a bunch. Great video.

  • @_Suzuka_Joe
    @_Suzuka_Joe 3 дня назад

    I had an Ap2 trans in my 02 AP1 and it was perfection with an 8lb flywheel. Its still on my list to buy another S2000 and be an owner for the 3rd time again lol

  • @Bleifuss88
    @Bleifuss88 18 дней назад

    Nice Rev matches on both up and down shifts, man. Many reviewers make the mistake of shifting up too fast from 1st to 2nd and then make the jump forward. Nice driving there.

  • @vinniehat
    @vinniehat 13 дней назад

    I literally was like "It would be cool if Topher and Tedward did a video together" and then I clicked on this video lol

  • @hanshui7565
    @hanshui7565 Месяц назад +1

    A face to the voice of Topher

  • @pduffy83usa
    @pduffy83usa Месяц назад

    AP1 Baby!!!

  • @FrownyMascot
    @FrownyMascot Месяц назад +6

    I hate the idea of polygamy BUT the way you guys do it makes it look awesome 👍👍👍

  • @mtshark7
    @mtshark7 Месяц назад +1

    Very nice car!

  • @alexportteus3944
    @alexportteus3944 Месяц назад +1

    If only these didnt cost exorbitant amounts. At least this car warrants the high prices, such a great piece of machinery.

  • @s2kgirl9k
    @s2kgirl9k Месяц назад

    i love my s2000 so much i can’t even put in words. i will never ever sell it. no car can replace the experience of driving an s2000

  • @chiefslief1886
    @chiefslief1886 19 дней назад

    Beautiful and very fun car to drive ❤👍🏻

  • @ZagelMedia
    @ZagelMedia Месяц назад +2

    Just watched the co-ownership review a couple weeks ago! 🤣🤣 this is awesome! When I get a sports car it's between an s2000, Boxster S, c5/c6, and an MR2 Spyder.

    • @FB-ng4pp
      @FB-ng4pp 29 дней назад +1

      I would add the Lotus Elise to that list

    • @ZagelMedia
      @ZagelMedia 28 дней назад

      @@FB-ng4pp I would but I'm 6'1 and 6'3 with shoes on 😅 may need a frame extension like shaq to fit in one haha

  • @IcanDriveIt
    @IcanDriveIt Месяц назад

    These cars are so underrated these days. These cars were amazing and have aged so well

  • @peterj5751
    @peterj5751 Месяц назад

    These are my favourite 4 cylinder engine ever.

  • @samd9772
    @samd9772 Месяц назад

    9:55 an absolute dream

  • @Super_Charged4life
    @Super_Charged4life Месяц назад

    It's crazy how similar the interior is to my 00 insight.

  • @user-tc7lm9yg3m
    @user-tc7lm9yg3m Месяц назад

    my dream car

  • @Paco_Gaepedores
    @Paco_Gaepedores Месяц назад

    OMG Amazing cute little sports car :3 ❤️
    Love from Brisbane, Queensland 🇦🇺 ❤️

  • @zalden2565
    @zalden2565 Месяц назад

    It’s always funny to see the faces behind the voices. None of you look like what I thought you’d look like.

  • @evanb09
    @evanb09 Месяц назад +16

    Man I’ve always wanted one of these but the prices are just such a bummer..

    • @yungrichnbroke5199
      @yungrichnbroke5199 Месяц назад +2

      They don’t make them like this anymore.

    • @Sayu2x
      @Sayu2x Месяц назад +2

      Yeah i am settling toward an ND3 since it is similar to an s2k

    • @evanb09
      @evanb09 Месяц назад

      @@Sayu2x I drive an ND2 and I’d highly recommend it. More daily friendly than an S2K and way more modern and reliable.

    • @yungrichnbroke5199
      @yungrichnbroke5199 Месяц назад

      @@evanb09 RIP steering feel

    • @rightminddrive
      @rightminddrive Месяц назад

      ​@@yungrichnbroke5199 i drove an nd2 back to back with my e36 m3 and didn't think the steering feel was far off at all

  • @joeroush9710
    @joeroush9710 Месяц назад +2

    My father has an '02 with 20k on it. Same colors but with the factory black seats.. He keeps saying he is gonna sell it but I keep telling him to hold on to it.

  • @gamesandstuffbalcer5327
    @gamesandstuffbalcer5327 Месяц назад

    Fun fact the second car I drove after I got my learners permit was a s2000 still an experience I’m chasing they’re amazing cars

  • @wake777
    @wake777 Месяц назад

    just when i was debating buying one of these

  • @teenagewarhead88
    @teenagewarhead88 Месяц назад

    Hell yea

  • @billcoley4426
    @billcoley4426 Месяц назад

    I've owned two AP1s... one of the best sports cars ever made.

  • @NDEEZMiata
    @NDEEZMiata Месяц назад

    Topher channeling some serious Altima energy in that RS7 😂😂😂

  • @Da-Real-Cookie-Monster
    @Da-Real-Cookie-Monster Месяц назад +1

    A light RWD NA sports car with a little bit of performance is all you need if you're into driving.

  • @adrs2k
    @adrs2k Месяц назад +2

    Come drive my S2000 CR!

  • @77chatham
    @77chatham Месяц назад

    Not a race car but definitely makes you feel like it’s capable I remember a friends friend I passed at a Rotary he was in a Mercedes S63 and then got caught at a traffic light they pulled up smiling.. By the time I crossed the intersection when the light turned green he was 15 car lengths ahead 😅

  • @RagextothexMax
    @RagextothexMax Месяц назад

    I have an 8th gen si, I have always wanted to drive an s2000. Watching reviews and this video, can relate to a lot of this just that my revs are 8400, I am fwd, and I have intake, header, and exhaust. Personally, I love being able to rev my car out and rip on it without having to worry about reliability or getting a massive speeding ticket. One day I will drive an s2000.

    • @BIGC728
      @BIGC728 Месяц назад

      U got that MDP peddle brace?

    • @bige7186
      @bige7186 Месяц назад +1

      I have both 8th gen si (fa5) and AP1 s2000, I feel like both are equal in terms of speed as I have both fbo tuned pretty evenly matched but if both are in stock form the s2000 pulls harder n wins top end, but in terms of nimbleness the s2000 is quicker for turns and such it just feels lighter on its feet if that makes sense.

  • @cgreenfield6655
    @cgreenfield6655 Месяц назад +1

    I'd pay to have this car completely restored and keep it while it appreciates in value

  • @d0mochi
    @d0mochi Месяц назад

    There is more storage @ 3:42 . When you open that glove box there’s another hidden button at the top.

  • @thediecastman5931
    @thediecastman5931 Месяц назад

    Just got my AP1 out of storage. Man is it just the bee’s knees.

  • @Camsh0ts
    @Camsh0ts Месяц назад

    Great video, I have a 2004 ap2 s2000 that I’m wanting to film POV videos for. I see you list all your equipment used, but do you potentially have a video where you go over setting it up and using it?

  • @RyanRoadReaper
    @RyanRoadReaper Месяц назад

    So there's two Tom's and two Topher's? The Tedwardverse lore is expanding! 😂

  • @Yosuf06
    @Yosuf06 Месяц назад

    😢one of my dreams cars. i remember the day Honda launch it. but i didn't have a job and THE DEALER IN MY COUNTRY NEVER SOLD IT HERE..!! 😞..
    i can't wait to buy one.
    as always Ted. you amazing. thank you for the video.

    • @TedwardDrives
      @TedwardDrives  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you for watching!

    • @Yosuf06
      @Yosuf06 Месяц назад

      @@TedwardDrives You are very welcome 😊. by the way. if you can travel oversea to drive cars. let me know. i wish a wonderful day my friend.

  • @ThePilotGear
    @ThePilotGear Месяц назад +3

    it's kinda weird that we don't make cars like that anymore. I mean, the ND Miata is definitely pretty close, and in many ways it's better, but it's like we prefer building and buying boring cars when we used to build 9,000 rpm roadsters for the masses.
    I hope to see the day when every automatic is an EV, and only manual trans gas cars could be allowed to be manufactured.

    • @binskee677
      @binskee677 Месяц назад

      WE didn't used to build 9000rpm roadsters for the masses, HONDA built a 9000rpm roadster for a somewhat affordable price (was still much more expensive than a NB or NC miata) and Honda lost money on each car they built. Building an S2000 is not feasible for any car company, Honda just wanted to do something special on their birthday. And there are some car companies that still build special cars like Toyota's GR Yaris, takes 10 times longer to build than a standard Yaris but still very affordable.

    • @ThePilotGear
      @ThePilotGear Месяц назад

      @@binskee677 we = humanity, not you and I
      also, if all engines were 9,000 rpm-capable, they'd all sell.
      yes i'm kidding, but also half serious.

    • @binskee677
      @binskee677 Месяц назад

      @@ThePilotGear what i meant is that cars like the S2000 were not common back then as well, it was always the exception.

    • @ThePilotGear
      @ThePilotGear Месяц назад +1

      @@binskee677 I know, but we need more 'exceptions'.

    • @binskee677
      @binskee677 28 дней назад

      @@ThePilotGear agree!! 🤝

  • @chrisej5987
    @chrisej5987 Месяц назад

    Looking at the prices and its wild to me that an '05 S2000 and Viper have a sizable price range overlap. But it also makes perfect sense. 😅

  • @chrisej5987
    @chrisej5987 Месяц назад

    After that electric urban assault platform this is a real refresher. I hope you actually drove this after on your timeline lol

  • @brandonnhol
    @brandonnhol Месяц назад +1

    I love the S2000 but that RS7 was distracting me the whole time 😂. (In a good way)

  • @jgthingz
    @jgthingz Месяц назад

    Now we have Tedward Tophering on video, does that mean Topher is taking a trip East to Tedward? Tohpedward is youtube Turducken.

  • @overclockedlife7550
    @overclockedlife7550 Месяц назад

    The only 4 cylinder that sounds good.

  • @KVenturi
    @KVenturi Месяц назад

    I love the steering.. almost dies cornering that little curve lmao

  • @henryreyes8947
    @henryreyes8947 Месяц назад +1

    I have yet to experience a convertible car this will be it for sure

    • @porfiriato84
      @porfiriato84 Месяц назад

      These are hard to find these days. You're better off getting a Miata

    • @henryreyes8947
      @henryreyes8947 Месяц назад

      @@porfiriato84 not for me there’s a dealership by my house that has about 20 in stock

  • @rossm8231
    @rossm8231 Месяц назад +1

    Best car I’ve ever owned…and stupidly let go of years ago. Add forced induction and it’s arguably the perfect sports car even more.

  • @joelnakat2332
    @joelnakat2332 Месяц назад

    nice

  • @blackhatch46
    @blackhatch46 Месяц назад

    ND miata best daily / fun sports car for the money by far.

  • @uzabat
    @uzabat Месяц назад

    Fun car! I’m surprised nobody has mentioned what height you should be (or under) to comfortably fit into one of these. Not everyone will fit unless you want to be driving a stick shift with one knee against the door and the other against the middle console. Yet you will still gladly drive it each time! 😂

    • @TedwardDrives
      @TedwardDrives  Месяц назад

      Probably 6 feet and up are gonna get uncomfortable with knees

  • @rightminddrive
    @rightminddrive Месяц назад

    It almost sounds like a motorcycle!!

  • @wayobayo
    @wayobayo Месяц назад

    Love Tedward and Topher, but man I wished they had better roads nearby. Bunch of on ramps and 90 degree angle turns are no substitute for a good canyon road

    • @TedwardDrives
      @TedwardDrives  Месяц назад +1

      Michigan is not known for its mountains :p

  • @jamilov_006
    @jamilov_006 Месяц назад

    AUDI S8 D3 2008 🖤🙏🏻

  • @driftsyurcus8550
    @driftsyurcus8550 Месяц назад

    should do a 300zx

  • @fkrr5
    @fkrr5 Месяц назад

    I had a silver 01

  • @tigerhawk84
    @tigerhawk84 Месяц назад +1

    Unfortunately if the Honda roadster did come back, it would be in the form of a heavy EV or, at best, a hybrid still heavy with batteries. Even if it was ICE powered it would only rev to 6 or 6.5. These days are over and it sucks but it is what it is.

  • @Porsche996driver
    @Porsche996driver Месяц назад

    They used to make small, light sports cars.

  • @Pividol
    @Pividol Месяц назад +1

    The wheel covers the tach from our angle which is sad

  • @nova-oy4qy
    @nova-oy4qy Месяц назад

    man those roads in Michigan truly suck.

  • @JeremiBulakowski
    @JeremiBulakowski Месяц назад +1

    5:20 - wow, the blinkers in USDM Audis looks hideous. Why does the stop light flickers when you have dynamic turn signal below which does the job perfectly.

    • @ShaiyanHossain
      @ShaiyanHossain Месяц назад +2

      US regulation- the amber turn signals dont have the required surface area
      its a very outdated and silly rule which is why USDM foreign brand cars have separate red turn signals

  • @cadenrecek5597
    @cadenrecek5597 Месяц назад

    Bro the rs7 in the background of the intro is so distracting😂

  • @ryanpatterson9526
    @ryanpatterson9526 Месяц назад

    It's definitely cool to rev that high, but I feel like that would get exhausting having to ring its neck every time you want to get to freeway speeds.

    • @binskee677
      @binskee677 Месяц назад +1

      the thing is you don't have to, even the AP1 is perfectly capable to handle city traffic and roads without VTEC