The Official Honda S2000 Thread
02-19-2008, 04:05 PM
#41
Don't Mess With Texas
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
So whats a must have mod for the S2k?
hard top, OEM lipkit, 18's, drop, exhaust, and maybe a lip spoiler!
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02-19-2008, 04:08 PM
#42
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
Yep, ill keep it stock. Dont plan on modding it right now.
Was just wondering if there any mods that people love to do. Stock is shit load of fun as it is.
Was just wondering if there any mods that people love to do. Stock is shit load of fun as it is.
02-19-2008, 06:03 PM
#43
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Yep, ill keep it stock. Dont plan on modding it right now.
Interesting, interesting...
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02-19-2008, 09:51 PM
#49
I'd be more afraid of getting beat up because I have a 335i AND an S2000. Plus you're on an Acura website, not a Chevy one.
GPW S2000s with black/red interior = the sexiest
I couldn't afford it before I bought my Z28 and I can't afford it now but if I managed to find a good condition 02+ GPW/red I probably would have bought it.
02-19-2008, 11:19 PM
#50
Fahrvergnügen'd
Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
I'd be more afraid of getting beat up because I have a 335i AND an S2000. Plus you're on an Acura website, not a Chevy one.
GPW S2000s with black/red interior = the sexiest
I couldn't afford it before I bought my Z28 and I can't afford it now but if I managed to find a good condition 02+ GPW/red I probably would have bought it.
02-19-2008, 11:26 PM
#51
Originally Posted by charliemike
And a 635CSi
He makes the 30+ crowd jealous cause of his 635
Got the 25+ crowd jealous because of his 335
And now he's got the 16+ crowd jealous because of his S2k
You know, selling my soul wouldn't be too bad.... or maybe I can deal drugs...
02-20-2008, 12:26 AM
#52
E92
Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
Forgot that one...
He makes the 30+ crowd jealous cause of his 635
Got the 25+ crowd jealous because of his 335
And now he's got the 16+ crowd jealous because of his S2k
You know, selling my soul wouldn't be too bad.... or maybe I can deal drugs...
He makes the 30+ crowd jealous cause of his 635
Got the 25+ crowd jealous because of his 335
And now he's got the 16+ crowd jealous because of his S2k
You know, selling my soul wouldn't be too bad.... or maybe I can deal drugs...
02-20-2008, 07:22 AM
#53
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
635csi is being sold in the spring. Its only worth $4k tops.
Plus it wasnt technically mine anyways, it was for a work project. They funded it, but i found it and drove it.
Im opening my 4th clubs this week in Chicago, pics to come.
Plus it wasnt technically mine anyways, it was for a work project. They funded it, but i found it and drove it.
Im opening my 4th clubs this week in Chicago, pics to come.
02-20-2008, 02:38 PM
#54
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AP2 ftw! Apparently Honda did it again, they underrated the AP2, not just by a few hp. According to TOV, they tested two different AP2, both were stock, one was straight from Honda, while one was obtained from a TOV member. Both cars dynoed at 243 - 245whp, that's right, WHEEL hp. Also according to TOV, AP1 dynoed at 212 to 220whp (99 model dynoed the least, while 2003 model is closer to 220). In other words, Honda has been increasing the output by a little bit every year, but the AP2, with its F22C, has the greatest gain, even though Honda claimed it only gained a few lbft of torque.
Here is the link to the article:
http://www.vtec.net/articles/view-ar...&page_number=2
Here is the link to the article:
http://www.vtec.net/articles/view-ar...&page_number=2
02-20-2008, 04:53 PM
#55
Team Owner
Originally Posted by iTimmy
Maybe gears 
they are the best bang for the buck, but it means your turning even higher RPM's when cruising on the highway, currently my AP2 is 3k RPM's at 55 and 4k at 75, I wouldn't want it to be any higher.
Unless you want to go FI there is no easy power, most intakes lose power, headers on a stock AP2 do nothing. Hondata's reflash increases redline, and lowers VTEC engagement when it senses WOT, which creates more power in the midrange, but generates no more peak HP or torque. Hondata offers a different reflash for those with a header which has better gains, but it is not safe to use on a car without a header.
The only thing I am doing to my car is a basic stereo upgrade, the factory system is really terrible.
they are the best bang for the buck, but it means your turning even higher RPM's when cruising on the highway, currently my AP2 is 3k RPM's at 55 and 4k at 75, I wouldn't want it to be any higher.Unless you want to go FI there is no easy power, most intakes lose power, headers on a stock AP2 do nothing. Hondata's reflash increases redline, and lowers VTEC engagement when it senses WOT, which creates more power in the midrange, but generates no more peak HP or torque. Hondata offers a different reflash for those with a header which has better gains, but it is not safe to use on a car without a header.
The only thing I am doing to my car is a basic stereo upgrade, the factory system is really terrible.
I have AEM V2... i am 100% sure it makes power...
02-20-2008, 04:54 PM
#56
Team Owner
Originally Posted by iforyou
AP2 ftw! Apparently Honda did it again, they underrated the AP2, not just by a few hp. According to TOV, they tested two different AP2, both were stock, one was straight from Honda, while one was obtained from a TOV member. Both cars dynoed at 243 - 245whp, that's right, WHEEL hp. Also according to TOV, AP1 dynoed at 212 to 220whp (99 model dynoed the least, while 2003 model is closer to 220). In other words, Honda has been increasing the output by a little bit every year, but the AP2, with its F22C, has the greatest gain, even though Honda claimed it only gained a few lbft of torque.
Here is the link to the article:
http://www.vtec.net/articles/view-ar...&page_number=2
Here is the link to the article:
http://www.vtec.net/articles/view-ar...&page_number=2
with 240whp i should be able to smoke E46 M3 left and right... but i cant. Not even close.
02-20-2008, 05:21 PM
#59
Team Owner
good buy
Ap2 V1 > AP1> Ap2 V2
Traction Control is for pussies
Ap2 V1 > AP1> Ap2 V2
Traction Control is for pussies
02-20-2008, 05:42 PM
#68
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Selling the Neez wheels from the 335i if you want them 
02-20-2008, 05:45 PM
#69
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Thread Starter
Well this time im not replacing them with anything fancy. Plan to keep the 335 as a fun/comfy daily driver now.
Hope to keep it reliable instead of bashing on it on the track.
I can beat on the S2k and bet it would still keep hauling.
Hope to keep it reliable instead of bashing on it on the track.
I can beat on the S2k and bet it would still keep hauling.
02-20-2008, 05:45 PM
#70
Suzuka Master
Congrats Jesal
Please report on the legendary manual transmission. Try to compare it with the 335i's manual transmission since it's the only recent MT I've driven!
Please report on the legendary manual transmission. Try to compare it with the 335i's manual transmission since it's the only recent MT I've driven!
02-20-2008, 05:53 PM
#71
Team Owner
Originally Posted by nokiaman
Congrats Jesal Please report on the legendary manual transmission. Try to compare it with the 335i's manual transmission since it's the only recent MT I've driven!
Please report on the legendary manual transmission. Try to compare it with the 335i's manual transmission since it's the only recent MT I've driven!
02-20-2008, 06:05 PM
#73
Team Owner
Originally Posted by TommySalami
which is better, I cant tell
are you serious?
02-20-2008, 06:44 PM
#76
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Cuz I can 
You make too much money... send some to a poor bastard like me Nice negotiating... and with it being 10 degrees out probably helped with the deal...
Congrats.... It'll be warm soon enough...
02-20-2008, 08:53 PM
#77
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
It has an alpine headunit, when i switch it to CD changer i get CD quality classical music.
The owner was said to be 60 so that makes sense. The thing is... i cant find the freakin CD changer anywhere in the car.
Theres also an IPOD adaptor, if i connect my ipod it charges it but i cant figure out how to play it on the headunit. Ah the joys of a used car.
The owner was said to be 60 so that makes sense. The thing is... i cant find the freakin CD changer anywhere in the car.
Theres also an IPOD adaptor, if i connect my ipod it charges it but i cant figure out how to play it on the headunit. Ah the joys of a used car.
02-20-2008, 09:11 PM
#79
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
It has an alpine headunit, when i switch it to CD changer i get CD quality classical music.
The owner was said to be 60 so that makes sense. The thing is... i cant find the freakin CD changer anywhere in the car.
Theres also an IPOD adaptor, if i connect my ipod it charges it but i cant figure out how to play it on the headunit. Ah the joys of a used car.
The owner was said to be 60 so that makes sense. The thing is... i cant find the freakin CD changer anywhere in the car.
Theres also an IPOD adaptor, if i connect my ipod it charges it but i cant figure out how to play it on the headunit. Ah the joys of a used car.
02-20-2008, 09:28 PM
#80
dɐɹɔ ǝɥʇ ʇɐɥʍ
Damn it, we can't own the same car! Now I have to sell mine 
There is a cool product from the company www.modifry.com its called a DCI(dach control interface) and it allows the use of the dashboard controls with certain aftermarket headunits, most all Alpines are included. For the convenience of not having to open the stupid little door for most functions its worth the money. I just ordered one, he even offers a plug and play harness so there is no splicing you just unplug everything and put this one in its place and your DCI is installed.
This is another must do free mod, http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=138773 this way you can use your top while driving with the ebrake one click on, obviously don't be stupid and try it at high speed. Its annoying sometimes for the car to have to read 0 mph with the ebrake on in order to operate the top.
There are a few good tips in the manual, the fuel door release is a mystery to some people, as is the infamous secret compartment. One good tip to look for in the manual is the plug for the convertible top motors, by unplugging it, it allows manual operation of the top. Its very easy to get to and is good to know about in the event the motors crap out on you while your out one day, while the chances of it happening are slim, knowing the solution could prove to be priceless. The only other thing you should check is the throttle cable, even the DBW cars have a throttle cable, it goes to a little black box under the hood on the drivers side. There is typically WAY more slack then there should be, its suppose to have 3/8-1/2" total deflection. Remove the two 10mm bolts holding the cover on the little black box and the rest of the adjustment is very elementary, mine had around 1.5" total deflection. Tightening it up improved throttle response noticeably and made it easier to drive smoother. Be careful not to go too tight, otherwise at WOT you run the risk of snapping the cable, grab a friend and have them help you check if you have any doubts.
There is a cool product from the company www.modifry.com its called a DCI(dach control interface) and it allows the use of the dashboard controls with certain aftermarket headunits, most all Alpines are included. For the convenience of not having to open the stupid little door for most functions its worth the money. I just ordered one, he even offers a plug and play harness so there is no splicing you just unplug everything and put this one in its place and your DCI is installed.
This is another must do free mod, http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=138773 this way you can use your top while driving with the ebrake one click on, obviously don't be stupid and try it at high speed. Its annoying sometimes for the car to have to read 0 mph with the ebrake on in order to operate the top.
There are a few good tips in the manual, the fuel door release is a mystery to some people, as is the infamous secret compartment. One good tip to look for in the manual is the plug for the convertible top motors, by unplugging it, it allows manual operation of the top. Its very easy to get to and is good to know about in the event the motors crap out on you while your out one day, while the chances of it happening are slim, knowing the solution could prove to be priceless. The only other thing you should check is the throttle cable, even the DBW cars have a throttle cable, it goes to a little black box under the hood on the drivers side. There is typically WAY more slack then there should be, its suppose to have 3/8-1/2" total deflection. Remove the two 10mm bolts holding the cover on the little black box and the rest of the adjustment is very elementary, mine had around 1.5" total deflection. Tightening it up improved throttle response noticeably and made it easier to drive smoother. Be careful not to go too tight, otherwise at WOT you run the risk of snapping the cable, grab a friend and have them help you check if you have any doubts.