Will OEM 2000-03 S2000 (AP1) steering rack (13.8:1) 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: Per owners, the quicker AP1 rack (13.8:1 vs 14.9:1) is a common swap into a 2004-05 AP2; one reply limits it to those years, and a reference site says 2006 added drive-by-wire and stability control.
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) steering rack (13.8:1) |
|---|---|
| Part comes from | Honda S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003) |
| Vehicle | Honda S2000 (AP2, 2004-2009) |
| Years | 2004-2005 |
| Trim / condition | 2004-05 only (2006+ cars not covered) |
| 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
Per owners, the quicker AP1 rack (13.8:1 vs 14.9:1) is a common swap into a 2004-05 AP2; one reply limits it to those years, and a reference site says 2006 added drive-by-wire and stability control. The original poster reports the swap worked. Steering is safety-critical; forum sources only.
Specs
- ratio: 13.8:1 (Honda's 2002 spec sheet)
Related build entries
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Sources
- Steering rack AP1 vs AP2 — S2KI Honda S2000 forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)AP1 rack swap common; reply limits it to 2004-05.
- 2002 Honda S2000 Specifications — American Honda (hondanews.com) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2002 steering ratio 13.8.
- 2004 Honda S2000 Specifications — American Honda (hondanews.com) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2004 steering ratio 14.9.
- Variants: chassis codes, special editions and market-specific cars — AP1AP2.com (independent S2000 reference site) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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