The Machine's Acura TL/Supercharged S2000 Build Thread Updated 3/13/16

Old 05-26-2015, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
No, I meant wheelflip!
NA is slow as balls once you've gone FI!
Oh, derp me!

Originally Posted by swoosh
How is the car running currently Chip?

Any issues with the kit? or has everything been resolved (and by resolved I dont mean by Kraftwerks, rather by the installer+tuner+you)
Car is running great. The kit itself isn't really a bad kit and with adding a lot of power to any setup you can expect an issue or two. It's how you then handle that issue that either makes others shy away from even buying it, or potentially still giving it a shot.

So far there haven't been any other issues and I hope to keep it that way.

Originally Posted by iSeeYouTwo
The car is looking amazing, sir! Glad everything was finally worked out. Did you ever get a response to the email you sent?

Also, all this action cam talk has peaked my interest. What's the best (reasonably priced - under $200) Sony action cam available?
Thanks man! And nope, no response. That email was sent on May 1st and I haven't heard anything back, nor do I expect to. Maybe they will reply in the thread I made on S2Ki.

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The action cam is what's got my attention.
Chip's car is running like a champ now...pretty clear in that spectacular video.
Lol J!

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Best no-nonsense action cam is the AS15 but it's discontinued. I think they sold as low as $79.. won't find those prices anymore. The AS100/V goes on sale periodically for as low as $100 to 150. If you need it now, best to look for a bundle deal. The AS20 is still available for around $150. I advise getting the AS100 over it though.
Thanks for fielding that question Maj!
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Wow, everything about this car is so damn perfect. I'm super impressed.
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Old 05-26-2015, 07:38 PM
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Not a fan of the unpainted fender look.
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But but but, they were carbon fiber fenders.



It was? I couldn't tell from the pictures.
Old 05-26-2015, 08:38 PM
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Wow, everything about this car is so damn perfect. I'm super impressed.
Thanks Marco!

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It was? I couldn't tell from the pictures.
Yes sir. The pics weren't super close up, but yeah those were CF body panels. The pattern of the CF probably makes it hard to tell when you're not right up on the car or if photos are from far away.
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Can you get us closer pictures then?
Old 05-28-2015, 07:38 AM
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How in the good fuk would he be able to get you closer pictures of someone ELSE's car that he doesn't know that may or may not still have CF fenders on an S2000 that he may or may not still own??!!?!?

You losin it, Steven!
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Old 05-31-2015, 09:01 PM
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So I went to a car show today. First one I've ever really done before and it was actually the first one this organization ever put together. Lots of classic cars, but it was open to all makes and models, even bikes. They had categories for People's Choice, Best 4x4, Best Domestic, Best Muscle Car, Best Street Rod and Best Import. I entered for Best Import. I didn't win, which I was pretty pissed about, especially when you see the car that won. The only people that could vote were people that entered the show and not spectators. If spectators could vote, I think it would have been a totally different story, but when you show up in a car club, of course they will all vote for each other pieces of shit. I feel like my car would still look better if it were entered in the show while sitting on jack stands, with no wheels, and no bumpers, compared to the other shitty imports there, but you be the judge. Met some cool people today though. One older guy had a turbo S2000, but he had his historic car there today and another guy came up to me and told me he had a SSM 04 S2000 in his garage with OEM hardtop and completely stock with only 12k miles on it!

Here are a few pics from today.

(Guy with the turbo S2000's other ride)
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Ladies and Gentleman, without further ado, I now bring to you, the undisputed champion, the Best Import....



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WTF!!!! That shit got best import with pink plasti dip stock wheels
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Yeah man, talk about a slap to the face.

I didn't even plan to stick around all day, but then after seeing my competition, I was like, hmmm maybe I should wait around. It would be a shame if they announced me as the winner and then I wasn't there to claim my prize.

Then they announced the winner and I was like you've got to be fucking kidding me.

There was a guy there basically begging people for votes for his motorcycle and he won. So I said, I guess this guy must have paid people to vote for that thing.

I can take losing, but not like that, or to that.
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Originally Posted by The Machine
Yeah man, talk about a slap to the face.

I didn't even plan to stick around all day, but then after seeing my competition, I was like, hmmm maybe I should wait around. It would be a shame if they announced me as the winner and then I wasn't there to claim my prize.

Then they announced the winner and I was like you've got to be fucking kidding me.

There was a guy there basically begging people for votes for his motorcycle and he won. So I said, I guess this guy must have paid people to vote for that thing.

I can take losing, but not like that, or to that.
I totally agree with you on that one. Maybe it has 2jz under there? I hate going to shows that only favors because they know them.
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I've gone to a couple of shows where best import was really a clown car award. Looks like the old timers were having their fun voting for the most ridiculous piece of shit rice burner there. Don't sweat it.. Some awesome rides and cool car guys!
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Old 06-01-2015, 08:52 AM
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I agree...plus, there's a slight chance that they mistook your car for domestic muscle since it looked so damned cool

They didn't want to insult you by putting your car in the same class.
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Old 06-01-2015, 09:34 AM
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well.. if you shoehorned an LSx engine in it.. maybe.

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Originally Posted by The Machine
Ladies and Gentleman, without further ado, I now bring to you, the undisputed champion, the Best Import....





AT least finish it...
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Originally Posted by thoiboi


AT least finish it...
now that... is worthy.
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Now if he had Patrick rims, I couldn't even hate if he won lol. Damn Maj, you can find anything. I think that is a different car in that club though cause I remember seeing that silver one around before.

Having an LS engine in the S would be crazy. Some people have even put in the Viper motor. I can't help but think how messed up the 50/40 weight distribution though and kill the handling some.
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that is a local member (with the Patrick wheels)....his car is pretty cool and well done!







Chip, thats insane that you didnt win...the whole color scheme doesnt flow well on the IS...but well...maybe next time buddy!
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Originally Posted by The Machine
Now if he had Patrick rims, I couldn't even hate if he won lol. Damn Maj, you can find anything. I think that is a different car in that club though cause I remember seeing that silver one around before.

Having an LS engine in the S would be crazy. Some people have even put in the Viper motor. I can't help but think how messed up the 50/40 weight distribution though and kill the handling some.
50/40
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Also took some new shots of my pets and a video of Stitch playing.

Sorry GoPro content Maj.

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D'awww...best content yet...
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he is amazingly quick! and has great balance...Chip, that is very very nice of you dude...you totally deserve a biggg !

House looks good too
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In no means to offend but that car is a pos compared to your beautiful S. I would have been so pissed. I honestly would've just left right there and then.

Now if he would have had patrick rims then I would accept the defeat as patrick rims>everything

Patrick rimz = ultimates zwaq poyntzz

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Nice show pics and cute pets.
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Originally Posted by rockstar143

D'awww...best content yet...
Thanks J! I love taking pics of that cute wittle face.

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he is amazingly quick! and has great balance...Chip, that is very very nice of you dude...you totally deserve a biggg !

House looks good too
Thanks Anil. She is surprisingly quick for only having 3 legs. We took her to my friends house and she was keeping up with his Jack Russell pretty easily.

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In no means to offend but that car is a pos compared to your beautiful S. I would have been so pissed. I honestly would've just left right there and then.

Now if he would have had patrick rims then I would accept the defeat as patrick rims>everything

Patrick rimz = ultimates zwaq poyntzz
Thanks man. I basically did leave as soon as the import winner was announced and I made it known to the people around me what a joke it was. Like I said in a previous post, I didn't really want to stay all day, but competition in my category was pretty bleak so I stuck around. After seeing who the winner was, I wish I stuck to the original plan.

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Nice show pics and cute pets.
Thanks Steven!
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That's what made Chip mad...he stayed till the end thinking it was a lock...
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ooppps sorry...didnt mean to changer her gender! will keep that in mind
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Wow Stitch is more agile and coordinated than some 4-legged dogs I've seen..



You've got a great heart for welcoming that pup into your family, Chip. I'm sure he's going to bring you a lifetime of happiness and warm fuzzy feelings.
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Take Majofo home too-he's got the Puppy Eyes going too!
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We all have...he pissed and sh*t everywhere!
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I was drunk, you tried to touch my privates, call it even.
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LOL@"Tried"...
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Your case against me says allegedly.. It's all hearsay..
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It's not what you know, it's what you can prove! Amiright!?!?
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Pics, or it didn't happen......
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Little update

I actually bought the software instead of using the free version so there is no watermark in the middle of the screen on this one.


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