Will OEM 2000-03 S2000 (AP1) dampers fit a Honda S2000 (AP2, 2004-2009)?
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Short answer: Yes, reportedly Limited
Verdict:Fits Limited confidence (1 of 3) · 4 sources
Yes, reportedly: Bolts on, per owners: 2002 AP1 shocks fit a 2004 AP2, and the thread says shocks interchange across all model years.
Safety-critical part. Manufacturer sources are cited, but they disagree or are incomplete for this fitment, so this entry is held below "Confirmed". Have the work done or checked by a qualified professional and confirm figures and part numbers against the service manual or the manufacturer.
| Part | OEM 2000-03 S2000 (AP1) dampers |
|---|---|
| Part comes from | Honda S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003) |
| Vehicle | Honda S2000 (AP2, 2004-2009) |
| Years | 2004-2009 |
| Trim / condition | all |
| Verdict | Fits Reported to fit |
| Confidence | Limited 1 of 3 — Forum, Reddit or anecdotal report, or ambiguous/partial detail. Treat as a lead to research. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-26 (date the cited sources were last read) |
Details
Bolts on, per owners: 2002 AP1 shocks fit a 2004 AP2, and the thread says shocks interchange across all model years. Honda re-tuned the springs and shocks for 2004 (its 2004 chassis release) and revised spring and damper tuning again for 2008, so the ride changes. Fitment itself rests on forum sources only.
Other suspension fitment for the AP2
- OEM 2000-01 S2000 (AP1) front stabilizer bar, 28.2 mm — Reported to fit Fits
- OEM 2008-09 S2000 CR springs, dampers and stabilizer bars — Reported to fit Fits
More for this car
- All Honda S2000 (AP2, 2004-2009) fitment answers · AP2 common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- AP1 shocks on an AP2? — S2KI Honda S2000 forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2002 shocks bolt onto a 2004; shocks interchange across all years.
- CR Suspension into AP1 — S2KI Honda S2000 forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- 2004 Honda S2000 -- Chassis — American Honda (hondanews.com) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2004: spring rates changed, shocks tuned for the new settings.
- 2008 Honda S2000 & S2000 CR - Introduction — American Honda (hondanews.com) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2008: revised spring and damper tuning.
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