Thanks for tuning into our latest episode, this one took a lot of extra work as there were so many facts we had to double check.
Special thanks to s2ki as most of the information is gathered from here:
Official s2000 CR thread:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-cr-club-racer-edition-279/official-cr-faq-863751/
What makes a CR a CR:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-cr-club-racer-edition-279/information-thread-what-makes-cr-cr-863727/#post20519388
All parts featured on the 2008 Rio Yellow s2000 can be purchased below:
The s2000 has many unique features which make it a special 2-seater roadster from Honda. It was the only Rear Wheel Drive Honda mated to a 6-speed transmission!
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Model Year 2008 S2000 CR
On August 15, 2007 Honda announced the addition of a club racer-inspired S2000 CR to the S2000 lineup. The S2000 CR (CR for “Club Racer”) features are designed to appeal to enthusiasts who enjoy open track day events and also provide a more ideal starting point for racers who modify the S2000 for competition in club racing events.
This factory-tuned sports racer is lighter, stiffer and faster than the stock S2000. The S2000 CR has a much more aggressive look thanks to the aerodynamic body kit that features a front spoiler that wraps around the corners of the vehicle, rocker-panel extensions, a large rear wing and faired-in headrests. The car’s handling has been made sharper with the use of quicker-ratio steering, firmer springs and shocks, sticky Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires and larger-width rear wheels. Extra body stiffness comes from additional bracing attached to the storage area for the folding cloth top, which has been removed. In its place, buyers get a removable aluminum hardtop. This change also results in weight savings of about 90 pounds. The changes to improve the S2000’s track times do not come at the expense of creature comfort. The CR can be equipped with optional air conditioning and an AM/FM stereo with CD player. The sport seats are clad in cloth with unique yellow stitching, and the interior is accented with carbon-fiber-style trim panels and a special aluminum shifter.
S2000 CR Exclusive Features:
• Firmer, track-oriented suspension settings for springs, dampers and stabilizer bars.
• Front coil springs 37% stiffer and rears 17% over 2008 standard model.
• Front damping force increased 50% and rears 32% over 2008 standard model.
• Front stabilizer bar (mm): was 26.5 x t4.5 in 2007 to 27.2 x t5.3 in 2008 and to 28.6 x t4.5 in S2000CR (+1.4 x -0.8).
• Rear stabilizer bar (mm): Rear: 25.4 x t4.5 in 2007, no change 2008 except for S2000CR to 26.5 x t4.5 (+1.1 x 0.0).
• Structural enhancements include rear body brace and steering gearbox brace
• Quicker steering ratio of 13.8:1 (compared to 14.9:1)
• More aggressive tires using ultra-high performance Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires in place of RE050 tires; 215/45R17 front and 255/40R17 rear (a larger rear tire size by 10mm)
• Aerodynamic body kit for reduced coefficient of lift (Cl) and improved balance and reduce lift through large and specially-tuned front and rear spoilers. Lift is reduced by 70-80% depending on the roof configuration.
S2000 CR Weight Savings Summary
Eliminated components to save -51 pounds:
* Electrically-powered convertible soft top
* Sound insulation
* Spare tire and jack
Optional eliminated components to save -42 pounds:
* Air conditioning
* Audio system
User-Configurable components to save -48 pounds:
* Removable aluminum hardtop
Exclusive S2000CR components that added + 42 pounds:
* Front and rear spoiler
* Rear body brace
* Steering box brace
* Roll bar cowlings and hardtop mounting covers
* Heavier suspension components
* Increased rear tire size
* Tire repair kit