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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 09:29 AM
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I've never used chains. Haven't needed to, plus I don't think any areas around here allow them. (Or roads are bad enough!)

Speaking of snow, we are under a winter storm warning. Could have anywhere from 3-8" of snow starting tonight and going through tomorrow. Best part... I haven't swapped on my winter tire set yet. Next week will be in the 50s! If I didn't have to go to the airport tomorrow for a pick up I would wait another week, but it looks like tomorrow morning I'll be working on the car. I'm not ready to go back to the stock wheels again.
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 09:31 AM
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Old Nov 23, 2015 | 07:31 PM
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Man...first day today in the high 60's...what a pleasure...the F motor loves NOT hot weather to drive around. What a treat

Sam, how's that Advan hunt goin?
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Old Nov 23, 2015 | 07:53 PM
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Man...first day today in the high 60's...what a pleasure...the F motor loves NOT hot weather to drive around. What a treat

Sam, how's that Advan hunt goin?
It's not...but fvck me those look awesome on that car. The high today was 31 so the car is sleeping. Just took the insurance off of it so now it's for sure done until spring comes back. I'll keep an eye out but it's not looking likely that the wife will let me spend that kind of cash on wheels. Especially when the Jeep needs some rock rails.
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Old Nov 23, 2015 | 07:59 PM
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Thank you, my brother...I appreciate it.
I love them! I really do...zero ragrets about putting in the work to have them refinished, perfect fitment (to me). Not too aggressive...no bacon fenders...same as my TL.

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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 05:32 AM
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 08:05 AM
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Why you no take more pics of your sexy S2000 on CE28's Dennis?!? We wanna see.
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 09:21 AM
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Move to Florida!
I'd live in Florida again in a heartbeat!
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 10:29 AM
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Come on down, player, there's plenty of room along the coast!
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 10:30 AM
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undying dreams headed up to the windy city for Thanksgiving with his GF...27 degrees and snow everywhere...fuccckkkk
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 02:56 PM
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It's 45 and sunny out here...should have waited to put car away.
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 04:54 PM
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Sitting around wishing I could just drop $15k on the car instead of working on debt I already have. Guess this is what being an adult feels like
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 05:10 PM
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for what? FI?
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 05:36 PM
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Sitting around wishing I could just drop $15k on the car instead of working on debt I already have. Guess this is what being an adult feels like
Don't do it man. haha

Only do it when you can comfortably spend that $$ on your car.
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 05:43 PM
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for what? FI?
That, and a few misc body work items. The car is still pretty darn clean, but is beginning to show its age (98,3xx miles). I'd have to pretty much tell my life story why it's such a big deal to me...but let's just say that I've dreamed about FI Hondas for over 15 years and never been able to do it, whilst simultaneously watching all of my best car buddies build away. Feels like it's just my turn

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Don't do it man. haha

Only do it when you can comfortably spend that $$ on your car.
Completely agree. I'm almost finished with my student loans I've been paying on for 10 years and just about got the CC debt taken care of. I think next year I'll be making significant headway towards my car goals.
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 05:52 PM
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Yep. Sounds like you are moving in the right direction. If you get a power itch, go do a track day.

I wanted to do the engine mods before I went to my first track day. After that day, I realized the power mods aren't worth it until you actually get to know how to drive the car.
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 05:53 PM
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I have a feeling FI isn't all you're making it out to be in your head! Just love it for what it is!

Although FI would be awesome...
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 05:59 PM
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For S2K, I'm more of a N/A guy. Would love to keep the engine stock and dial in the suspension and wheels!
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 06:24 PM
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
I have a feeling FI isn't all you're making it out to be in your head! Just love it for what it is!

Although FI would be awesome...
I've driven both turbo and SC s2k's in the mid 400s. At least as far as feel, I'm 100% sold either way...although leaning towards turbo. I definitely love the car a LOT. Didn't want to get into the life story lol...but had a good buddy that bought a brand new MY03 AP1 BB, and put nearly the entire Toda catalog on it. I had the great fortune of driving it a bunch, and from that time always knew I'd have a S2000. I've had mine now for 6 years this month, and I think they'll probably have to bury me in it.
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 07:47 PM
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I would've liked to have supercharged mine. All the handling mods mine had before I sold it + a supercharger would have been perfection. Too bad my car had other issues driving me to sell it
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 08:06 PM
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What issue(s) did you have with your S?
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 10:56 PM
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it wasn't a miata was his biggest issue

yeah, I've talked to a few people that have gone FI and they all tell me low boost turbo...no heat, reliable...stick with 350-400 to the wheels and you'll have a great time.
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 07:43 AM
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^This. Particularly for reliability.

Although, there is something to be said about keeping it close to stock (intake, exhaust, suspension mods that can be easily removed) with the values doing what they are nowadays. Wish I could afford to pick up a low mileage example and put it in a Storage unit.
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
it wasn't a miata was his biggest issue

yeah, I've talked to a few people that have gone FI and they all tell me low boost turbo...no heat, reliable...stick with 350-400 to the wheels and you'll have a great time.
Can you really get 350-400 to the wheel with Low boost?

That is about 150-200 WHP over stock.
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 10:47 AM
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They were referring to FI setups on the s2000.
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 02:27 PM
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Pulled from S2Ki:



Seems with a decent foundation, 10-13 psi yields that kind of power.
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 02:36 PM
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Yeah I've been looking at the Full Race EFR kit with the internal wastegate. There is a guy making 460 on 11 psi, and still has a ton of midrange. I think full boost is like 3500ish rpm. It's twinscroll too.

So much want.
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 05:26 AM
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 10:21 AM
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S2000 + boost = All teh winz.

I'd kill for that combination. Slowly saving up..
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 10:58 AM
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What issue(s) did you have with your S?
Grinding 2nd gear at low-rpm shifts, and throttle was really jerky at low rpm driving (having driven others, this was unique to mine). It really just took the fun out of it
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 05:55 PM
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 06:44 PM
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 06:52 PM
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 06:56 PM
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thanks player...i taught her how to go sideways today. she made some suggestions on how to improve my technique. So smart, the little one.
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 07:09 PM
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 07:12 PM
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got to, bro...got to!
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Old Dec 1, 2015 | 09:37 AM
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Slightly late to the game, but I'm on 8lbs of boost (SoS Stage 2 kit) and have ~350whp.

It's been reliable for ~25k miles or so without issue. Preparing to bump it to like 15/16lbs of boost though - hoping for ~500whp. Probably will blow the differential since I don't even have a PuddyMod on it.

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Old Dec 1, 2015 | 11:22 AM
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why not keep enjoying the perfect reliable set up then?
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