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foxriderar77 03-14-2016 01:23 PM

Front lip will look good, who did your tinting?

CLtotheTL32 03-14-2016 07:15 PM


Originally Posted by TLDude876 (Post 15702742)
coming along nicely

Thank you :)


Originally Posted by Aman (Post 15702765)
:annoyed:



Just playing - I kinda like how you're keeping it simple for the time being. It still looks like a blast to drive. :)

Ya bastid :bored:

Trust me, coils will happen eventually. I've always done small stuff at first and worked up to the bigger stuff. Plus, the smaller stuff is easier to get approval from the wife :rofl:


Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey (Post 15702854)
Looking good Tyler.

Thanks Jason! I hope all is well :thumbsup:


Originally Posted by SamDoe1 (Post 15702949)
Your front bumper looks like it's already in spectacular shape. Want to trade? Mine isn't so great since it has hit my driveway a handful of times going up/down. Even though I'd love to have one, adding a front lip is out of the question for me.

Mine certainly has its flaws. Mostly rock chips and the idiot before me cut out the passenger side vent thing and it drives me crazy :rant:


Originally Posted by rossv1 (Post 15703052)
"I have 2 more things on the way"

1- Turbo
2- Everything that goes with a turbo

:biggrin:


TintS look great and can't wait to see the lip installed.

:rofl: One day! Thanks, Ross :thumbsup:


Originally Posted by foxriderar77 (Post 15703089)
Front lip will look good, who did your tinting?

I just had it done through work. I'm not overly impressed with the quality but it was $100 :tomato:



Also, here's a friendly reminder to replace your in-cabin air filter :what:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1446/...6a0bd0d6_b.jpg

I also received something in the mail today :ninja: (inb4 coilovers yet?)

TLDude876 03-14-2016 08:42 PM


Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32 (Post 15703387)


Mine certainly has its flaws. Mostly rock chips and the idiot before me cut out the passenger side vent thing and it drives me crazy :rant:


I might have a fix for that :) I cut mine out last week and the honeycomb grill came in the mail today. I'll install once I get my bumper back from the body shop.

rockstar143 03-14-2016 09:27 PM

What got cut out?

TLDude876 03-14-2016 09:34 PM

the fake vent on his bumper

rockstar143 03-14-2016 09:48 PM

the one where you put the led fogs?

TLDude876 03-14-2016 09:52 PM

yep

rockstar143 03-14-2016 09:52 PM

Hmmm...you're covering yours up with honeycomb?

TLDude876 03-14-2016 10:03 PM

Yep, trying to make it look more modern. If I fail, I'll just stick the fogs back in. Also have a new "modern" mod :ninja:

rockstar143 03-14-2016 10:03 PM

I look forward to your updates.

SamDoe1 03-15-2016 10:06 AM

Fog lights in the S? Trying to make it a luxury car?

rockstar143 03-15-2016 10:07 AM

i think the car came with it.

CLtotheTL32 03-15-2016 10:35 AM


Originally Posted by TLDude876 (Post 15703434)
I might have a fix for that :) I cut mine out last week and the honeycomb grill came in the mail today. I'll install once I get my bumper back from the body shop.

Let me know if you're willing to sell it! It bugs me so much that I've considered getting a new bumper :rofl:



My rear lip spoiler arrived yesterday! I'm typically against replica parts but J spoke very highly about this product and I'm very impressed. The colormatch is perfect! It's not mounted yet...but soon.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1709/...f9a21171_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1654/...65e4e8c6_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1688/...643eb72a_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1686/...4e424da1_b.jpg

rockstar143 03-15-2016 10:37 AM

:drool:
now that I've seen silverstone in person...that's my jam!
Nice, T...appreciate the shoutout and glad you went with it! I love mine.

thoiboi 03-15-2016 10:38 AM

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CLtotheTL32 04-11-2016 07:17 PM

Well, the time finally came to install the front lip. Before install, I had a clear bra installed since it seems that the lower part of my bumper is a magnet for rocks. You can barely tell it's on there!

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1568/...a09f7f27_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1578/...6580b64d_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1703/...c739cb5c_b.jpg

Next, Chip (The Machine) assisted me in getting a powdercoated valve cover since he was having one done as well. I've always loved teal, even back when I had the TL, and I wanted to add it somehow. The wrinkle red never did much for me so this was the perfect item! He took these pictures for me before shipping.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1476/...aa220731_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1690/...5698f938_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1501/...0b001160_b.jpg

And here are both items installed!

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1665/...7e5e826f_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1645/...7f4f30cb_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1444/...2c0b238b_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1465/...3b6752a0_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1634/...239c0108_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1707/...586f01ff_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1706/...2919b2be_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1608/...32ebbcdc_b.jpg

I went ahead and did a new valve cover gasket, tubes, and spark plugs while the cover was off.

Sadly, I haven't driven my S2000 in over two weeks. I returned home from my honeymoon last Sunday and severely sprained my right ankle doing yard work, resulting me in wearing a boot and not being allowed to drive. I'm returning next week for more x-rays since it's not feeling any better. A good friend that happens to be a co-worker has been kind enough to drive me to and from work, and we took the S2000 today to knock out these installs.

http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...zeRender_1.jpg

So what's next? I need to mount the rear lip spoiler, have a paint correction done, and save my pennies for coilovers. Technically I can afford the coilovers, but my wife controls the money and she's mean :rofl: Truthfully, I've done enough to the car for now and would rather put some money into the house we bought last year.

I'm at 105,565 miles, which puts me at around 10,500 miles since purchase last year. I'm still in love with the car...I just wish I could drive it :sad:

Steven Bell 04-11-2016 08:27 PM

Looks fantastic, Tyler!

Sorry about your ankle though....

thoiboi 04-11-2016 08:36 PM

"Yard work"

After the honeymoon...


We're not fools..:rolleyes: you can be real with us: you guys got a little frisky with the dominatrix stuff and went too hard.:pervert:

rockstar143 04-12-2016 07:27 AM

I drove my car within 3 days of knee surgery...I don't follow no damn dr orders!
Should have seen me getting out of the S with crutches and the top up...:tomato:

Looks awesome, Tyler...VERY nice! Amazing how such simple additions really start transforming the look of the car.

TLDude876 04-12-2016 07:37 AM

Coils and spacers then you can do house projects :wish:

TylerT 04-12-2016 08:13 AM

Sorry to hear about your ankle bruh! I too haven't driven my S since March 31st and it's getting to the point where I'm DREAMING about driving it :rofl: (my GF thinks it's ridiculous :rofl:)

Hope you feel better man! Car looks absolutely tits right now, super clean.

PS, I know SamDoe is creamin' his jeans looking at your car :precious:

rockstar143 04-12-2016 08:31 AM

mmm...SamDoe Cream. :yum:

thoiboi 04-12-2016 08:38 AM


Originally Posted by rockstar143 (Post 15724996)
mmm...SamDoe Cream. :yum:

You know that ish is OEM :tomato:

myron 04-12-2016 08:55 AM

clean clean clean
And that color is one of my favorite on that car

gnuts 04-12-2016 09:13 AM

super clean S! the valve cover flows really well with the Silverstone. Is it the same teal from those fancy socks? :tomato:

SamDoe1 04-12-2016 09:29 AM


Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32 (Post 15724721)
Sadly, I haven't driven my S2000 in over two weeks. I returned home from my honeymoon last Sunday and severely sprained my right ankle doing yard work, resulting me in wearing a boot and not being allowed to drive. I'm returning next week for more x-rays since it's not feeling any better. A good friend that happens to be a co-worker has been kind enough to drive me to and from work, and we took the S2000 today to knock out these installs.

That looks awesome bro! I actually really like the new valve cover, it's really unique looking and fits well with the rest of the car.

Also, sprained ankle doing yard work right after honeymoon? Not buying it. What did she do to you? This is a safe place, you can tell us. Pics help.

Where'd you go for the trip?


Originally Posted by TylerT (Post 15724981)
PS, I know SamDoe is creamin' his jeans looking at your car :precious:


Originally Posted by rockstar143 (Post 15724996)
mmm...SamDoe Cream. :yum:


Originally Posted by thoiboi (Post 15725003)
You know that ish is OEM :tomato:

You guys want some? I can ship, $10/oz plus shipping paypal gift. OEM fluids. :tomato:

TylerT 04-12-2016 09:39 AM


Originally Posted by SamDoe1 (Post 15725052)
You guys want some? I can ship, $10/oz plus shipping paypal gift. OEM fluids. :tomato:

Dayummmm, deal of a lifetime folks.

CCColtsicehockey 04-12-2016 10:37 AM

Looking good Tyler. :thumbsup:

That teal looks very similar to the J's Racing valve cover teal. Either that or my monitor is just playing tricks on me.

Not that you want to hear this but a few years back I severly rolled and sprained my ankle while running on a wet pool deck. Yeah pretty stupid idea I know but I was going for more beer :doh:. It took probably 2 months for most of the pain to go away and was probably 6-9 months before I didn't have any more occasional pain to it. Ankle injuries suck. On the bright side at least it isn't your clutch foot or it might take a lot longer to get back in the S.

rockstar143 04-12-2016 11:00 AM

i'd rather clutch than gas!

thoiboi 04-12-2016 11:05 AM


Originally Posted by SamDoe1 (Post 15725052)

You guys want some? I can ship, $10/oz plus shipping paypal gift. OEM fluids. :tomato:

Damn that's Honda Shin-Etsu pricing...:rofl:


hmmmmmm is it a direct replacement for Shin-etsu? Will it grease my rubber :mizouse:

Joneill44 04-12-2016 01:24 PM

New avi :thumbsup:

CLtotheTL32 04-12-2016 01:35 PM


Originally Posted by Steven Bell (Post 15724777)
Looks fantastic, Tyler!

Sorry about your ankle though....

Thanks, Steven! It's frustrating but I'm hoping it'll heal quickly.


Originally Posted by thoiboi (Post 15724786)
"Yard work"

After the honeymoon...


We're not fools..:rolleyes: you can be real with us: you guys got a little frisky with the dominatrix stuff and went too hard.:pervert:

Well c wut had happen wuz....


Originally Posted by rockstar143 (Post 15724945)
I drove my car within 3 days of knee surgery...I don't follow no damn dr orders!
Should have seen me getting out of the S with crutches and the top up...:tomato:

Looks awesome, Tyler...VERY nice! Amazing how such simple additions really start transforming the look of the car.

I can barely walk so I figured driving wouldn't be much better :rofl:

Thanks, J. I'm really happy with how everything turned out!


Originally Posted by TLDude876 (Post 15724957)
Coils and spacers then you can do house projects :wish:

Exactly! Ugh.


Originally Posted by TylerT (Post 15724981)
Sorry to hear about your ankle bruh! I too haven't driven my S since March 31st and it's getting to the point where I'm DREAMING about driving it :rofl: (my GF thinks it's ridiculous :rofl:)

Hope you feel better man! Car looks absolutely tits right now, super clean.

PS, I know SamDoe is creamin' his jeans looking at your car :precious:

How was Brazil?!

Thanks for the kind words :)


Originally Posted by myron (Post 15725017)
clean clean clean
And that color is one of my favorite on that car

Thank you! :thumbsup:


Originally Posted by gnuts (Post 15725033)
super clean S! the valve cover flows really well with the Silverstone. Is it the same teal from those fancy socks? :tomato:

I'm glad someone noticed the socks :rofl:

A part of me was concerned with the color of the cover clashing poorly with the car but I think it looks great!


Originally Posted by SamDoe1 (Post 15725052)
That looks awesome bro! I actually really like the new valve cover, it's really unique looking and fits well with the rest of the car.

Also, sprained ankle doing yard work right after honeymoon? Not buying it. What did she do to you? This is a safe place, you can tell us. Pics help.

Where'd you go for the trip?

Thank you, Sam! I'm not sharing any pictures :rofl:

We did a 7-day cruise visiting the Dominican Republic, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico, and Grand Turk. It was great!


Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey (Post 15725111)
Looking good Tyler. :thumbsup:

That teal looks very similar to the J's Racing valve cover teal. Either that or my monitor is just playing tricks on me.

Not that you want to hear this but a few years back I severly rolled and sprained my ankle while running on a wet pool deck. Yeah pretty stupid idea I know but I was going for more beer :doh:. It took probably 2 months for most of the pain to go away and was probably 6-9 months before I didn't have any more occasional pain to it. Ankle injuries suck. On the bright side at least it isn't your clutch foot or it might take a lot longer to get back in the S.

Thanks, Jason! The color is very similar to the J's Racing teal. It's not exact, but very close. Powdercoating the OEM cover was much cheaper than the alternative: Evasive Motorsports | PH: 626.336.3400 Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm PST: J's Racing Valve Cover - Honda S2000 AP1 Late Model

Ugh, I knew this would be a long ordeal. I've been wearing an air boot since last Monday and it hasn't gotten much better.

SamDoe1 04-12-2016 02:02 PM


Originally Posted by thoiboi (Post 15725140)
Damn that's Honda Shin-Etsu pricing...:rofl:


hmmmmmm is it a direct replacement for Shin-etsu? Will it grease my rubber :mizouse:

what you do with it is up to you... :thumbsup:

CCColtsicehockey 04-12-2016 02:33 PM


Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32 (Post 15725298)
Ugh, I knew this would be a long ordeal. I've been wearing an air boot since last Monday and it hasn't gotten much better.

Yours may heal faster cause I am stuburn and just stayed off it for like 4 days and then just wore a pair of boots I had that went above my ankle. I never actually got a brace like you have.

thoiboi 04-12-2016 02:48 PM

When I got in my car versus road bike accident, i was in an air boot for a month. Orthopedic surgeon did xray and MRI and said: Partial torn tibial tendon.


It'll be two years a week from today and my ankle still not 100% :sad: It'll never be the same again.
The ankle has so many damn tendons and ligaments and small muscles... Good luck on the heal sir!

Predatorbird 04-13-2016 11:20 AM

Yay! New parts!:tomato:

SuperTrooper169 04-13-2016 11:21 AM

I will repeat what I said in the recent photos thread. The valve cover looks amazing. Nice work young man! Now heal up (pun intended) so you can drive the S.

rockstar143 04-13-2016 11:21 AM

same here...I rolled my ankle playing bball a year ago...I still feel it. :sad:

RPhilMan1 04-13-2016 11:45 AM

I really like the updates!

CLtotheTL32 04-17-2016 05:26 PM


Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey (Post 15725367)
Yours may heal faster cause I am stuburn and just stayed off it for like 4 days and then just wore a pair of boots I had that went above my ankle. I never actually got a brace like you have.

Stubborn fuck :rofl:


Originally Posted by thoiboi (Post 15725380)
When I got in my car versus road bike accident, i was in an air boot for a month. Orthopedic surgeon did xray and MRI and said: Partial torn tibial tendon.


It'll be two years a week from today and my ankle still not 100% :sad: It'll never be the same again.
The ankle has so many damn tendons and ligaments and small muscles... Good luck on the heal sir!

Fuhhhhhhh :sad:

Thanks for the kind words! I'm trying to take it easy but I like being productive too much :rofl:


Originally Posted by Predatorbird (Post 15726080)
Yay! New parts!:tomato:

See, I told you it would happen eventually! :rofl:


Originally Posted by SuperTrooper169 (Post 15726081)
I will repeat what I said in the recent photos thread. The valve cover looks amazing. Nice work young man! Now heal up (pun intended) so you can drive the S.

:blush: Thank you! I truly appreciate it. One day I'll get some new wheels like you :toocool:


Originally Posted by rockstar143 (Post 15726082)
same here...I rolled my ankle playing bball a year ago...I still feel it. :sad:

That's because you're old :O


Originally Posted by RPhilMan1 (Post 15726122)
I really like the updates!

Thanks, Ryan!



Today was the first time I had driven the S2k in over 3 weeks. While my ankle certainly isn't great, I couldn't resist the urge to take the car for a quick spin.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1567/...51e57a2b_b.jpg

I missed driving this car SO much. I like the Tacoma, but I LOVE this damn S2k. Hell, I'll take a RCF or GSF to Cars and Coffee and still get excited about driving the S2k home :rofl:

Also, don't browse Amazon when you're bored at work. I ended up ordering this oil cap for $25-ish since the OEM one looked out of place. I think it matches the silver on the spark plug cover quite nicely!

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1503/...ae28ce3c_b.jpg

It came with a CF decal that I'm not sure I'm sold on. While I do use Mobil 1, I don't need to be reminded of it :tomato: Plus there's no other CF for it to match with.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1714/...2329ca87_b.jpg

Now you're probably wondering how I got those super-awesome pictures of my valve cover without any shadows. If you weren't...now you are. My hood went hella-JDM style, allowing me full access :mizouse:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1702/...7b02c52b_b.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1624/...93c54f9d_b.jpg

This is what the cool Honda kids do nowadays, isn't it? :rofl:

I'll be back to driving the truck this week while the S2k waits in the garage. It's a shitty feeling but I don't want to rush the recovery. Also, during the hibernation, there's a strong possibility that new parts will be coming from another Acurazine member within the next week or so :ninja:


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