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06-01-2008, 03:44 PM
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Vtak>vvti
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Atlanta, Ga
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new guy taking the plunge!
hey everyone! I joined up to learn as much as I can about s2k's as I can, being a hardcore Lexus guy and owning an LS400, SC300, IS300, RX300 in the past 6 years...I've fallen in love with S2000's and want one as a new project car! Any suggestions??
Several of my friends have them, one 1 of which is modified..I've driven them several times..I hate the lack of torque but love the revs! And I've always wanted a drop top =) Thanks! |
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06-01-2008, 06:11 PM
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awesome
Join Date: May 2008
Location: arlington
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best of luck and welcome! are you looking to rebuild one or to get a nice running one and mod it?
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06-02-2008, 03:34 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: CT, USA
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Frankly I think the S has pretty good power down low "for a 4 banger" and daily putting around. Then there is the bonus at 6 grand when needed.
I wouldnt buy any car that I hate something about. But that's just me I guess. Good luck either way! |
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06-02-2008, 07:05 AM
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Vtak>vvti
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Atlanta, Ga
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I don't "hate" it...I've put thought on it and figure, with current gas prices that's actually a good thing =)
I'll be buying a semi-high mileage S..and doing bolt ons, rear diff, suspension, maybe even cam/spray/tune down the road..but this is all hypothetical. I want something fun that has a lot of potential. I'll be picking up a Supra TT after I buy the S as a daily. |
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06-02-2008, 07:17 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 290
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Best of luck!
One suggestion... and I'm sure others will chime in too: If you're looking for more power, you'd probably want to consider turbo or SC. As far as bolt-ons, there isn't much more "cheap" power to be had. The S is yielding nearly 2 HP/cubic inch. Granted, that fact won't win you any races, but my point is that she's already tuned pretty well. Anyway... something to think about. |
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06-02-2008, 06:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: The Endless Mountains
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Purist here.
regards, jagg |
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06-03-2008, 12:43 AM
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Senior Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 929
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Dude, it's vtec, not vtac. Just FYI!
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06-03-2008, 03:37 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: CT, USA
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Be aware though, as far as potential goes. The S has already realized 85 or 90% of it's potential in stock trim. You can make it sound better, or at least louder, and you can supercharge/ turbo it for much more power. FI is quite expensive though. I'm thinking you have already researched this and are not afraid of throwing cash at it. I do think it's a great platform to do this though, but I will leave mine stock. I love the thing as is. |
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06-03-2008, 11:01 AM
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Better, Faster, Stronger
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 87
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Hey! congrats on comin to the site. Hope to see a nice ride following you around soon
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06-04-2008, 01:12 PM
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Vtak>vvti
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Atlanta, Ga
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and as to everyone else. I've done a decent amount of research but obviously am no expert. Apparently there is a guy in Pennsylvania or something that tunes these cars and with a standalone ems he can pull 240WHP(not crank) with just a tune. I'll find out his name but he charges $900 for just a tune. you have to supply the rest. But IMO its worth it. I'll also do gears, get it good and loud, maybe cam set up and FI. But like I said that's all down the road, for a while it'll be stock till I get another daily =) Thanks for all the nice comments! |
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06-04-2008, 01:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
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If you could get a roughly 50 WHP bump with an EMS and a tune, that would certainly be worth it.
IMHO: Buyer Beware. Let us know what you find out. |
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06-04-2008, 01:36 PM
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Resident Curmudgeon
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Joisey
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'Godda watch those Pennsyltuckianz wanna.
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06-04-2008, 03:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Ontario
Posts: 837
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Welcome there wanna, home of all the answers that I don't know any of.
Neil |
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06-04-2008, 06:10 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: The Endless Mountains
Posts: 2,380
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Yeeeeeeeehaaaaaaa! Take a chance wannah!! Tunin' cars.....who'd thunk such a thing. If ya can git the tractor started, you kin tune a car. Regards, Jagg |
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06-04-2008, 07:03 PM
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Resident Curmudgeon
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Joisey
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When yer Volvo'z runnin' the same rubber'z yer FarmAll, yer car izz yer tractor!
Yeehaaa! (Oh *@&#! I can't believe I said that.)
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