The Official Honda S2000 Thread
#7882
Burning Brakes
iTrader: (1)
A VIN's just a number
- CR Front Bumper
- CR Front Lip
- CR Radio Door
- CR Center Console
- CR Soft-top delete button
- CR Shift Knob
- CR Shift Boot
- CR Tonneau Cover
- CR Sidemarkers
- CR Trunk
- CR Trunk Springs
- CR Wing
- CR Rear Sway Bar
- OEM Hardtop (they weren't really CR specific, just painted black)
May be adding the CR Steering Wheel here shortly, either that or some Hasport diff mounts. I've got the CR Rear Brace, but without the Roll Hoops and a mounting point welded to the shock tower area you can't bolt it up.
The other parts that I didn't buy are because they don't do much or there's better aftermarket support out there -
- Whiteline Front Sway Bar
- Digrappa X-Brace
- Greddy Spectrum Elite (Dual)
- Berk 70mm Test Pipe
- Spoon Thermostat
- Spoon Radiator Cap
- Spoon Fan Switch
- SoS Throttle Body
- SoS 3-bar MAP
- SoS Stage 2 Supercharger
- SoS Pillar Gauge Pod
- KW-V3 Coilovers
- Hasport 70a Motor Mounts
- OEM Black Chrome Emblems (front/rear)
- LHT Brake Master Cylinder Brace
- AEM EMS v2 (AlloyCraft Bracket + USB extension)
- AEM Serial Gauge
- OEM Honda Access Extended Floor Mats (not proud of these lol, way too $$)
- OEM/UKDM Cruise Control Delete Panel (think it's really for the defrost switch on UK cars?)
I feel like that's a good chunk of the mods I've got. I'd like to get CR Seats and Door Panels. I *might* get the steering rack brace though I haven't heard of any noticeable difference between on/off of it.
- CR Front Bumper
- CR Front Lip
- CR Radio Door
- CR Center Console
- CR Soft-top delete button
- CR Shift Knob
- CR Shift Boot
- CR Tonneau Cover
- CR Sidemarkers
- CR Trunk
- CR Trunk Springs
- CR Wing
- CR Rear Sway Bar
- OEM Hardtop (they weren't really CR specific, just painted black)
May be adding the CR Steering Wheel here shortly, either that or some Hasport diff mounts. I've got the CR Rear Brace, but without the Roll Hoops and a mounting point welded to the shock tower area you can't bolt it up.
The other parts that I didn't buy are because they don't do much or there's better aftermarket support out there -
- Whiteline Front Sway Bar
- Digrappa X-Brace
- Greddy Spectrum Elite (Dual)
- Berk 70mm Test Pipe
- Spoon Thermostat
- Spoon Radiator Cap
- Spoon Fan Switch
- SoS Throttle Body
- SoS 3-bar MAP
- SoS Stage 2 Supercharger
- SoS Pillar Gauge Pod
- KW-V3 Coilovers
- Hasport 70a Motor Mounts
- OEM Black Chrome Emblems (front/rear)
- LHT Brake Master Cylinder Brace
- AEM EMS v2 (AlloyCraft Bracket + USB extension)
- AEM Serial Gauge
- OEM Honda Access Extended Floor Mats (not proud of these lol, way too $$)
- OEM/UKDM Cruise Control Delete Panel (think it's really for the defrost switch on UK cars?)
I feel like that's a good chunk of the mods I've got. I'd like to get CR Seats and Door Panels. I *might* get the steering rack brace though I haven't heard of any noticeable difference between on/off of it.
#7885
My school of thought is that a car is however it was made. You can't turn a GSR into an ITR...ever. Even if you went as far as to weld on an ITR roof and floorpan.
I mean no offense when I say that. And obviously, my downer ass attitude probably has no effect on you enjoying your car.
Mine is an AP1 base. With AP2 and CR parts mixed in. I'm very clear to anyone that asks that it is NOT a CR. And that I am, indeed, only attracted to women.
Nobody believes me :'(
I mean no offense when I say that. And obviously, my downer ass attitude probably has no effect on you enjoying your car.
Mine is an AP1 base. With AP2 and CR parts mixed in. I'm very clear to anyone that asks that it is NOT a CR. And that I am, indeed, only attracted to women.
Nobody believes me :'(
#7886
Burning Brakes
iTrader: (1)
My school of thought is that a car is however it was made. You can't turn a GSR into an ITR...ever. Even if you went as far as to weld on an ITR roof and floorpan.
I mean no offense when I say that. And obviously, my downer ass attitude probably has no effect on you enjoying your car.
Mine is an AP1 base. With AP2 and CR parts mixed in. I'm very clear to anyone that asks that it is NOT a CR. And that I am, indeed, only attracted to women.
Nobody believes me :'(
I mean no offense when I say that. And obviously, my downer ass attitude probably has no effect on you enjoying your car.
Mine is an AP1 base. With AP2 and CR parts mixed in. I'm very clear to anyone that asks that it is NOT a CR. And that I am, indeed, only attracted to women.
Nobody believes me :'(
#7887
How do you like the supercharger?
I've been window shopping the KWorks blower kit. I don't really want to spend the $ to go Kpro (k, bro?). But it sucks to have to de-mod the car for emissions if I go with the AEM
Last edited by BROlando; 03-03-2016 at 03:09 PM.
#7888
Ex-OEM King
#7889
Turd Polisher
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#7890
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
It's not just pee.
#7893
TL-S
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I want to join the S2k club
Maybe this weekend. I'm supposed to look at two and a TL.
Any of you get auto loans on your S2k? I can buy cash but would prefer not to in order to help build my credit. The couple banks I spoke to don't do auto loans for anything older than 08, but with my score for newer cars I would be approved for 1.9 (new) and 2.9 (used, newer than 08, up to 125k miles and 115% of NADA value)
Maybe this weekend. I'm supposed to look at two and a TL.
Any of you get auto loans on your S2k? I can buy cash but would prefer not to in order to help build my credit. The couple banks I spoke to don't do auto loans for anything older than 08, but with my score for newer cars I would be approved for 1.9 (new) and 2.9 (used, newer than 08, up to 125k miles and 115% of NADA value)
#7896
Moderator
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
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I just did a loan for mine because I didn't want to be rushed to sell the black TL. The rate sucked but I'm not top shelf credit anymore due to the house situation a few years back...but they were willing to go much older than 08. This was USAA.
#7897
Ex-OEM King
Any of you get auto loans on your S2k? I can buy cash but would prefer not to in order to help build my credit. The couple banks I spoke to don't do auto loans for anything older than 08, but with my score for newer cars I would be approved for 1.9 (new) and 2.9 (used, newer than 08, up to 125k miles and 115% of NADA value)
Check out credit unions for auto loans for special cars. Sometimes there are exceptions for older cars that maintain their value.
#7899
Turd Polisher
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I don't understand this ... at all.
You've had 3 TLs and you're willing to buy a 4th JUST for the color?
I'm one to have an appreciation for a special color combo & extra rarity, but jesus man ... move on and get a car that will give you a smile ear to ear every.single.day.
You've had 3 TLs and you're willing to buy a 4th JUST for the color?
I'm one to have an appreciation for a special color combo & extra rarity, but jesus man ... move on and get a car that will give you a smile ear to ear every.single.day.
#7904
Turd Polisher
iTrader: (1)
I don't mean to bust his balls, but owning the same car 4 times in a row sounds borderline crazy to me
I like the 3G's interior & exterior lines .. Having owned one 8 years ago, I would get another paired with a 6MT at the right price.
Or another CLS6 (which I miss dearly )
#7905
Ex-OEM King
I would get a lot of other cars before I bought another 3G TL. It was a good car but, IMO, it was the worst type of car an enthusiast could own because TO ME, it was just a car and not really anything special. To others, it certainly is but that was just my ownership experience. Probably because I had an autotragic.
There has never been one ounce of regret in selling it for an S2000.
There has never been one ounce of regret in selling it for an S2000.
#7906
Hi People. I have a Silverstone/red interior 01 S2K with 38,000 miles on her sitting under cover in a heated garage waiting for spring. It's The previous owner came across a 04 AP2 motor and did a swap so the engine has 14K on it, only problem is I can't rev it to 9.
The story goes that in 2004 there was a train crash that totaled a load of new S2000's and Honda a local shop was able to buy the engines from Honda and sell them to their customers.
The story goes that in 2004 there was a train crash that totaled a load of new S2000's and Honda a local shop was able to buy the engines from Honda and sell them to their customers.
#7907
TL-S
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Nope. I paid cash for mine and I'd recommend you do the same if you can. If you want to build credit, get a credit card and pay it off every month.
Check out credit unions for auto loans for special cars. Sometimes there are exceptions for older cars that maintain their value.
Check out credit unions for auto loans for special cars. Sometimes there are exceptions for older cars that maintain their value.
I've had many credit cards, always pay them off every month so thats a good thing. Thankful to have a decent credit score, recently paid of college loans as well. I'm 25, so my credit history isnt that old but its good. I was always get asked if I've ever had an auto loan, so i figured having one for like a year or two (max) would be a decent idea (and leave me with more money in my pocket for mods)
I don't understand this ... at all.
You've had 3 TLs and you're willing to buy a 4th JUST for the color?
I'm one to have an appreciation for a special color combo & extra rarity, but jesus man ... move on and get a car that will give you a smile ear to ear every.single.day.
You've had 3 TLs and you're willing to buy a 4th JUST for the color?
I'm one to have an appreciation for a special color combo & extra rarity, but jesus man ... move on and get a car that will give you a smile ear to ear every.single.day.
I don't mean to bust his balls, but owning the same car 4 times in a row sounds borderline crazy to me
I like the 3G's interior & exterior lines .. Having owned one 8 years ago, I would get another paired with a 6MT at the right price.
Or another CLS6 (which I miss dearly )
hahaha, everyone has this reaction. TBH, I sort of feel the same way. if I got the 3g, i would sell my current 07 beater corolla S and just have one car and I would most likely pay cash. I'd mod it up to a certain degree and just drive and enjoy it like every other time. If I got bored, I've proven to myself that I can sell and recoup most of my money so thats not a problem, plus building beautiful 3G TLs has been a lot of fun, I wouldnt mind doing it again. I've also loved KBP and 6MT forever, and i'm also just really jealous of Jeremy j/k.
BUT if I got an S2k, which I've only had the pleasure of driving once in my life, I would likely keep the corolla as a daily, get a car note, and slowly learn about the car/mods. I'd probably be comfortable with something like 200-250 payment, I could put some down if needed and try to stay below at 15k budget.
thoughts? I'm crazy I know
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#7908
Turd Polisher
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hahaha, everyone has this reaction. TBH, I sort of feel the same way. if I got the 3g, i would sell my current 07 beater corolla S and just have one car and I would most likely pay cash. I'd mod it up to a certain degree and just drive and enjoy it like every other time. If I got bored, I've proven to myself that I can sell and recoup most of my money so thats not a problem, plus building beautiful 3G TLs has been a lot of fun, I wouldnt mind doing it again. I've also loved KBP and 6MT forever, and i'm also just really jealous of Jeremy j/k.
BUT if I got an S2k, which I've only had the pleasure of driving once in my life, I would likely keep the corolla as a daily, get a car note, and slowly learn about the car/mods. I'd probably be comfortable with something like 200-250 payment, I could put some down if needed and try to stay below at 15k budget.
thoughts? I'm crazy I know
BUT if I got an S2k, which I've only had the pleasure of driving once in my life, I would likely keep the corolla as a daily, get a car note, and slowly learn about the car/mods. I'd probably be comfortable with something like 200-250 payment, I could put some down if needed and try to stay below at 15k budget.
thoughts? I'm crazy I know
Aside from all of that, if you are enthusiastic about driving and have an appreciation for engineering, the TL-S does not hold a candle to the S2000 when the roads get twisty or you're on the absolute limit of grip. (a super rigid chassis, 800 pound diet, LSD, and RWD will do that)
I get a throbbing raging hard sensation in mah pants (capable of making me lose consciousness from lack of blood flow) when the temperature is just right, the top is down, RS3 summer tires are warmed up with the tach going over 8k.
Just sayin'.
#7909
Chapter Leader (Houston)
iTrader: (7)
If you can get a low enough interest rate, take a loan to make the purchase. I did actually end up paying less for my s2k by getting a loan. I put all the cash on CD for the time of the loan and interest gained on that was more than the interest I had to pay over the course of the loan.
#7910
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
I think you've experienced enough TLs for 3 people, let alone just yourself
Do something else for a change! While it was a great car, I don't miss my TL whatsoever now that I have the S2k.
Do something else for a change! While it was a great car, I don't miss my TL whatsoever now that I have the S2k.
#7911
Ex-OEM King
If you can get a low enough interest rate, take a loan to make the purchase. I did actually end up paying less for my s2k by getting a loan. I put all the cash on CD for the time of the loan and interest gained on that was more than the interest I had to pay over the course of the loan.
#7912
Drifting
iTrader: (13)
Hi People. I have a Silverstone/red interior 01 S2K with 38,000 miles on her sitting under cover in a heated garage waiting for spring. It's The previous owner came across a 04 AP2 motor and did a swap so the engine has 14K on it, only problem is I can't rev it to 9.
The story goes that in 2004 there was a train crash that totaled a load of new S2000's and Honda a local shop was able to buy the engines from Honda and sell them to their customers.
The story goes that in 2004 there was a train crash that totaled a load of new S2000's and Honda a local shop was able to buy the engines from Honda and sell them to their customers.
#7913
Before I put new wheels on.
http://www.pbase.com/brucelandry/image/145725227.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/brucelandry/image/145725235
With New Wheels.
http://www.pbase.com/brucelandry/image/156846207.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/brucelandry/image/156897402.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/brucelandry/image/149522274.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/brucelandry/image/145725227.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/brucelandry/image/145725235
With New Wheels.
http://www.pbase.com/brucelandry/image/156846207.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/brucelandry/image/156897402.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/brucelandry/image/149522274.jpg
#7914
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
That thing is mint! Love it
#7915
Try a credit union for a loan. Ours was down to 0.9% for any car that blackbooked at $10k or more.
I had a payment on my S2000 (for 3 months lol). Beyond that, I've paid for cars in cash. The S2000 was the first car I paid for, though.
My GF got a credit union loan for her S2000. Super easy process. Way better interest rates.
For 0.9%, I shoulda bought a NSX. If they do that promotion again....ehhhhh....maybbbeee...
I had a payment on my S2000 (for 3 months lol). Beyond that, I've paid for cars in cash. The S2000 was the first car I paid for, though.
My GF got a credit union loan for her S2000. Super easy process. Way better interest rates.
For 0.9%, I shoulda bought a NSX. If they do that promotion again....ehhhhh....maybbbeee...
Last edited by BROlando; 03-04-2016 at 07:42 PM.
#7916
Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2014
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Ooh! PF01's?
My (someday) wheels!
And I spied a couple of adventure bikes too... I'll pretend they aren't Kawasaki's and I think I like you!
My (someday) wheels!
And I spied a couple of adventure bikes too... I'll pretend they aren't Kawasaki's and I think I like you!
#7917
Ones a Ninja 1000 that was replaced with a FJR13000 the other ius my son's 09 fz600 a little screamer of a motor.
#7918
Moderator
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
iTrader: (6)
All the cool guys are almost 60. Fuck, time is going too slowly.
Guys, everyone has a car. For me and Q, that car is the 3G (and now also the S2000 because I'm a nut and an asshole, but never both at the same time). For you guys it wasn't your car so I totally get you not understanding it. But as someone that recently acquired "THAT" 3G that I wished my previous 3G was...it was a no brainer and feels totally "worth it". As you all know, all of my cars have 3 pedals, which probably helps...as Sam mentioned.
Guys, everyone has a car. For me and Q, that car is the 3G (and now also the S2000 because I'm a nut and an asshole, but never both at the same time). For you guys it wasn't your car so I totally get you not understanding it. But as someone that recently acquired "THAT" 3G that I wished my previous 3G was...it was a no brainer and feels totally "worth it". As you all know, all of my cars have 3 pedals, which probably helps...as Sam mentioned.
#7919
Senior Moderator
Last edited by thoiboi; 03-04-2016 at 08:55 PM.
#7920
Senior Moderator