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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 09:40 AM
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^^^No way, man...that straight line acceleration you showed me of the chipped one looks like it'll give you that rush you've been looking for. The S2000 is fun to do donuts in the rain, and is a pleasure to cruise and drive around town and on the highway, I'll give it that, but I it's not going to give you a gut check rush unless you go FI.

I do appreciate the sentiment though, that's really nice of you to say.
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 10:04 AM
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You're making me want to buy a Honda 2000! Damn you Jeremy!!!
The S is definitely nice, but not practical for you. The R (IMHO) was indeed a great buy... Now on to chipping!
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 10:22 AM
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Then again...he's not too big a guy and he's single...the S would work fine for him.

Although, between that, the bare midriff shirts he wears and arm tats, some incorrect assumptions might be made
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 10:46 AM
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Then again...he's not too big a guy and he's single...the S would work fine for him.

Although, between that, the bare midriff shirts he wears and arm tats, some incorrect assumptions might be made
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 11:35 AM
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 12:40 PM
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he's gonna kill me.
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 12:53 PM
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the exhaust looks awesome Jeremy....

am sure you gonna wrap it and put some protective high temp silicone on it


eager for sound clips...
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 01:05 PM
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and you know this, MANNNNNNN
Header getting a coat of black "flameproof" tonight, going to see if there's enough space to wrap those even. But mainly going to wrap the exhaust and high flow cat.
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 01:30 PM
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yeah it does seem a little tight to get some wrap in there
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 02:50 PM
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I love my Golf... I just want to mod it. I'm trying to be responsible and pay for all my mods in cash. I keep changing my mind what to do next.
Wait, you bought the Golf R?
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 02:51 PM
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 02:52 PM
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He did...he sold the TL for it.

Originally Posted by Undying Dreams
:imsogay:

I wish you had your own meme!

Last edited by Steven Bell; Feb 4, 2014 at 08:15 PM. Reason: Merged Posts
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 03:40 PM
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Need more tinkering pics!
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 03:59 PM
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 05:12 PM
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Sounds clips. NAO.
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 08:16 PM
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So is that all the pics for today?
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 09:07 PM
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Well, I did do a little something in preparation tonight, but no dice on uploading it. Flickr isn't logging me in for some reason.
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 09:25 PM
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I see them pix of flickr
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 05:34 AM
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DAMN DUDE! That car is sick bro! I have ALWAYS!!! wanted a S2K...But KIDS permitted this never to happen...lol! Still one of my fav all time HONDA/ACURA lines... + NSX!

CONGRATS!!!
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 08:28 AM
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Why thank you!
Dammit, then I'm having an issue...I can't log into my flickr.
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
Why thank you!
Dammit, then I'm having an issue...I can't log into my flickr.
Oh...btw, noticed the photography skills have sure stepped up as of lately. Pics looked amazing capturing both rides but keeping the main attraction of the new addition to the garage
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 08:33 AM
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Never mind, there we go:

So, after some thought on whether or not I wanted to wrap, or paint the headers...I only have enough wrap for either exhaust or header and I figured header would look cleaner and nicer with just the VHT flameproof paint. So I painted it...






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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 08:34 AM
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Reeeeeeeeeeeepooooooooooooooooosssssssssssssssssss ssstttttttttttttttttttttttttt

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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 08:38 AM
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Actually, I haven't posted those because I couldn't log into my Flickr account.
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 08:43 AM
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I'm not able to log into my Flickr account either
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 08:44 AM
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 08:51 AM
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Adam, keep trying...it'll eventually let you use your google.com email address in the yahoo login in area and works. I think they are merging the server or something.
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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vedi nice, vedi vedi nice!
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 09:03 AM
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and thanks a lot for the photography compliments, Josh. I appreciate them.
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 10:42 AM
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It's not a wepost if the guy has not posted it on AZ yet.


I go wepost-poreece on people when they post an image on this forum a bazillion times in a bazillion different threads.

And then, it escalates into full-wetard when the guilty party can't take it that they've been outed and then flies into a rage, PMs, IMs, and e-mails me to death over it.



Capisce? Okay. Capisce.


Carry on.






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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 10:44 AM
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I did at the same time to help him for the pictures
And then I deleted them
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 10:59 AM
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LMAO, well, in that case, thanks man...I guess I missed it.

and Yummy...WTF are you blabbering over there?
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 01:15 PM
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This thread makes me regret selling my S2000 every time I click on it. I despise my G37 at the moment and I fully blame you and this stupid thread J.
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 01:18 PM
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Well, the grass is always greener! I LOVE G37's! (I guess in theory I do).


Thanks, man. Get another one!
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
Well, the grass is always greener! I LOVE G37's! (I guess in theory I do).


Thanks, man. Get another one!
I'm working on it man! For now though, this thread keeps me happy.

Edit: I think I speak for everyone when I say; 1) More pictures please and 2) Moar boost nao pleeze.

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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 07:58 PM
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That looks great J!


I'm anxious to see it installed.
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 08:14 PM
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great work Jeremy....




wait, you havent uploaded them to your thread yet....abort, abort datnammit !!
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 10:10 PM
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Will be swapping the AP2 tips right?
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 10:16 PM
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Good stuff J! I'm really enjoying this project come together
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 08:40 AM
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Thank you guys...

1) FI will likley occur in the distant future! I'm actually happy with the factory power, I just really enjoy driving the car and not being scared by any low down torque, in the rain, with torque I can imagine plenty of "oops I crapped my pants" feelings. For now, I'll be content with I/H/E and eventually find out what tuning option will be best for me, move Vtec point down to 4K, yada yada.

2) No, I'm not swapping the tips over (at least for now), as much as I love the oval perfectly shaped tips...same thing happened with the TL, I am not going to be happy with an exhaust that still looks like the stock one and the larger round invidia tips fit the bumper opening REALLY well. Who knows, it is possible to do a tip swap though, so never say never.

3) I hate how obviously hypocritical I am. Sure enough...not 3 months ago I state that I'm NOT modding this car and I'll keep it stock because it's perfect and I just want to drive it and here we are...full exhaust, coilovers on the way and surfing the S2 sights right along with AZ. Dangit.

Okay, so, I will say this...EFF YOU salt and snow...I don't know how you guys do it...this car was originally from up North and I managed to crack my craftsman 14MM socket (replace free!)...I had to use my 1/2" breaker bar and impact rated extended sockets and penetrating fluid on almost all header bolts/nuts.

Got it though...

Got the exhaust/header wrapped, in addition to the high temp ceramic coating on the header. Got the oem header and test pipe off...not bad for 2 hours of work.

Then, I called it a day! I love having a 2nd car!




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