Ken1997TL

I doubt someone has done a VSA swap. It would require the drive-by-wire throttle and some serious electrical work as well as certain engine mods.


Edit: @ S2000 dreams. I don't remember mine but apparently my left leg is active and I shift in my sleep.

TommySalami

Yeah not worth it. You can buy aftermarket traction control if you want it

neuronbob

I've had those dreams, too. My wife sleeps so hard that she can't tell me if I shift in my sleep, though.

TLDude876

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Just took my S out and I'm still grinning as I type

TylerT

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I too had quite the day with the S

I went to Cars & Coffee in Carlsbad and drove all the way back to my parent's house to do my first extensive detail on the interior & exterior. I took out various scuffs, cleaned up the leather, trim pieces, detailed the engine bay. After all the hard work was done, I said what the hell and took a drive out to Palomar Mountain.

Absolutely beautiful day to have the top down ... I don't find myself ever getting bored with this car.





I might add, this is one hell of a road and really teaches you what understeer and oversteer is and how to modulate the throttle through turns.

I know my track record hasn't been great with cars the last year or so, but I'm treating this car like a gun - with the up most respect for it and others around me. I'd like to plan my first AutoX soon, just need to replace the Slave Cylinder cause it was feeling a little tired after the 100 mile drive today.

Thanks for reading.

RPhilMan1

Damn... makes me wish I didn't live in the Midwest.

Ken1997TL

One of my somewhat local favorites!

https://goo.gl/maps/G2Y8i

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Zoom in and you'll see what I mean

TylerT

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Man, that drive looks good.

JS + XES

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This is where I usually go out for a night drive.

I usually drive up about 25-30 miles and turnaround.

civicdrivr

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You damn West Coasters and your nice roads and nice weather. The only time I get to enjoy twisty roads is when I'm avoiding pot holes and snow drifts.

oonowindoo

d1sturb3d119

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West coast terrible people!/s

RPhilMan1

I love how they labeled Saturday and Sunday as "cool/cold".

oonowindoo

We have our own problems. We are running out of water since it has been too Sunny and Dry.

neuronbob

LOL at "cold" with high of 61 and low of 48. Pansies!

Try a high of 7 degrees today! So there!

I now have something else to look forward to for spring. I just paid for a slot in the Acura High Performance course at Mid-Ohio on 4/19. They use ILXs for the course, but also give seat time in the track's S2000s. I'll be driving to the track in my personal S2000, hopefully, but will get to finally drive an S2000 properly during the course.

Hoping not to poop my pants on the track or otherwise embarrass myself.

Can't wait!

guamie

I was browsing and I came across this thread. I used to daily my s2000 until I found a used TSX that I liked.

charliemike

Awesome! Have you driven there before?

pmptx

You will love it. IN TX we can run DE's year round (July and Aug are rough).
I instruct at a few of them and getting a student in my S and running them around to show them their car's capability is an awesome feeling.
You will love it, especially since you get to hoon their rides and leave in your baby.

JS + XES

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Congrats man! You will have so much fun. S2K is definitely one of the best sports car of all time. It's meant to be driven at the track.

TylerT

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I need to start learning some self-control.

Taking into consideration that my daily commute to and from work is 20 miles, I've driven this car 850 miles since I picked it up on Wednesday.



Ordered some CR side markers, S2000 license plate frame and on the hunt for some AP2 wheels and some fresh rubber.

oonowindoo

Get some Ap2V3 08+

TylerT

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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, CR wheels

I'd take either style, I suppose I'll purchase whatever good deal comes first?

The most important thing to me is the tires - I believe the AP2 wheels are a little lighter & can fit a slightly more rubber.

CLtotheTL32

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I like the stock AP2 wheels more than the CR

Costco

^Yeah... CR wheels look like they wouldn't be out of place on an Accord

oonowindoo

FYI. those r not CR wheels. They are STOCK non CR wheels.


On any AP2 wheels, you can fit 225F and 255R no problem and they will not look like fat donuts.

Don't put 235 in the front, you will experience too much understeer.

neuronbob

Never. I've never done an HPDE before, either. Very excited.

pmptx

Be careful .... to quote the almighty trancemission
"once you take a hit from the track pipe you will be addicted"

I am admitted addict and it is a ton of fun

JS + XES

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I am.. addicted.

Tomorrow is my 2nd track event within the first month of owning my BRZ.

100% sure neuronbob will get addicted.... especially with a S2K, it's meant to be.

Ken1997TL

+1 !

TommySalami

Get 17x9s with 255s all around and remove the rear bar. dat grip!

TylerT

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Here's a pic of the engine bay after I detailed it.

Changed the oil for the first time and it burned 1 quart in 5,000 mi, not too bad.

TylerT

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What. a. day.

Did a drive all through the back country of San Diego with about 30 other cars. Started in Jamul, went through Lyon's Valley and ended in Julian. Beautiful yet challenging drive. Especially when you have supercharged BRZs, GT-Rs, M3s, Evo 10s and NSXs leading the pack. . In total, I racked up 190 miles today and the car did great, no signs of it getting tired.

If this drive taught me anything - I need: New tires & wheel combo, aftermarket sways & strut bars and moar low. Car felt floaty & bouncy through some of the higher speed corners, but handled good otherwise.

Onto the pics:

6:45am roll out:


Supercharged BRZ & Blue Bat's NSX.


Bat's butt doh.


Meet up:














Thanks for reading.

neuronbob

^^^^^^
Thank you for sharing.

I know you guys are in a drought in Cali, but it makes for great driving weather year-round there. You are really lucky!

TylerT

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Given the cost of living out here, I'd say it's the least California can do for us








I'll post more updates as they come along - I'm getting the differential and transmission fluid changed with the addition of a valve adjustment coming this week.

Operation money pit in full effect now.

pmptx

The great part will be realizing you can do all 3 in your garage with pretty minimal tools and save a ton of $$$$.
S2K ownership is one of love and labor or love and $$$. But you have ot love the car to put up with some of the differences over a TLS or other comfy ride (looking at your Vagon neuronbob--jealousy much)

TylerT

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To my surprise, AP2vX wheels with good tires are few and far between. I'd rather not get RPF1s because ...

1: Have already owned a set on my Accord
2: Very played out ...

What do you think of these? Beautifully made thanks to it's sturdy teddybear-like construction.

JS + XES

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Looks like you had a fantastic time at the meet!

Come out to the track with me in April!

And linky for those bear wheels? I'm interested.

oonowindoo

You didnt ask the previous owner where the hell were the AP2 wheels?

I would have asked for $500 less cuz of that.

JS + XES

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The owner probably sold them after getting a new set of wheels.

TommySalami

Eibach pro kit is an excellent suspension upgrade and is cheap. The stock springs are too soft, so it really helps. If you upgrade the sway bars, just get a thicker front one. The rear one is way too stiff as it is, so do not get a thicker rear. I don't have any rear bar on mine. The other option is to get a softtop NC miata front bar and use that on the rear. I've run with that setup as well and it feels nice. Also a strut tower bar looks nice but doesn't do anything on this car