In a message dated 1/11/99 9:51:30 PM Central Standard Time,
Smokerbros@aol.com writes:
> While I agree with all of your other points, and that at this point more
>  people would be served by putting the car in SS, I take issue with the
above
>  statement.  This was true when comparing '86 Civic Si's to other cars of
its
>  day, but not really true of most of Honda's current offerings.  No one has
>  mentioned spring rates and suspension adjustability, which I predict will
be
>  too soft, and non- in that order...  I think that will hamper the car some.
>  Don't be too hasty in classing the car.
I think you have to fall back on Andy's original post; it's all speculation at
this time.  I also think that Andy's personal feeling that it initially
appears to be a SS vehicle has to do with the S2000's purported mid-13 second
1/4 mile time.  It may not have a lot of torque, but a really low rear gear
and a close ratio 6 speed with a seasoned shift-capable driver could have a go
at it.  However, if it does get put in AS I say bring it on.
Mark Sipe
 
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