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stea1thviper · 09-30-2009, 08:49 PM

Hey all!

Just registered and have been researching my next car project for some time now and have officially decided on the S2000. My name is steve and i'm 24 and work as a professional environmental consultant. I plan on picking up a low miles 04, 05, or 06 and building it up. It'll take about 4 months to save up the approx 10k in mods I have planned, so I'm thinking I won't purchase the car until then (faster to save up funds before I have additional car payments).

My background in car and engine building are with dsms, I currently have a 97 eclipse which I bought way back in highschool and worked on when I was in college. Pretty much did everything do it. Engine, tranny, suspension, wheels/tires, brakes, full interior mods, body kit, etc. As soon as I get my S2000 though I'll be taking out the turbo from my eclipse and using it as a daily commuter and my S as a weekend/autocross track car.

I've already done a good amount of research, and will definitely be calling on you guys for additional help now and then if I can't find what I need with the search feature. With any build I think it's good to wait a while anyway before committing to a certain upgrade path, so 4 months will be good for me. Excited!

-Steve

RL1924 · 09-30-2009, 09:40 PM

Welcome man... Are you thinking of going F/I right away with the S or keeping it na? Also are you in OC ny or OC cali?

stea1thviper · 09-30-2009, 10:40 PM

OC cali, sorry! Noticed you lived in jersey...

I am considering forced induction seriously, but am thinking for autocross whether it'd be a good idea to hold off for now and keep money in the wheel/suspension/aero mods and then go turbo if it looks like it'll help my lap times when I am more skilled. racing has been one of those hobbies of mine I couldn't pursue in school because of lack of funds, but now that I can do it I'm thinking the S2000 would be an excellent platform. Have no interest in the quarter mile.

-Steve

RL1924 · 09-30-2009, 11:08 PM

Ya quater mile for are car is stupid in my opinion... Glad to see you have your head on though, not to jump into it right away. Some people get the car gunning for more HP before they even know what it has, More power is always nice but getting a hold of what it has makes it that much more fun when you get some more.

stea1thviper · 09-30-2009, 11:15 PM

Thanks! I totally agree. I am also not new to online car forums, as I frequent many. Decided to join because I got a good vibe from this group. I'm sure I'll have plenty of input on these forums once I get into the swing of things!

-steve

gomarlins3 · 10-01-2009, 12:40 AM

Welcome to the site.

Aero mods will do nothing for you at an autoX. Rear gears will help you much more.

JDMzimbo · 10-01-2009, 07:27 AM

Welome to the site man, its good to have you!

flipngo · 10-01-2009, 09:09 AM

You should check previous posts someday had an 04 for sale with a huge amount of money spent on upgrades and was pretty much giving them away with the asking price of the car

stea1thviper · 10-01-2009, 09:13 AM

sorry didn't clarify, autocross and road course as well. i plan on making trips to willow springs every 1-2 months to get some quality seat time. my track buddies mentioned aero would help, but we never talked about gearing. i'm assuming rear gears would hurt my top end on the straights? sorry i may not be new to cars but am relatively new to racing.

RayYay · 10-01-2009, 10:59 AM

Welcome! Where in OC are you at?

stea1thviper · 10-01-2009, 12:29 PM

Placentia! Or if you don't know where that's at (most people don't), just think Fullerton.

CA Blue · 10-01-2009, 09:33 PM

Welcome to the site! Please post pics after you're done with the mods.

RL1924 · 10-01-2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stea1thviper

sorry didn't clarify, autocross and road course as well. i plan on making trips to willow springs every 1-2 months to get some quality seat time. my track buddies mentioned aero would help, but we never talked about gearing. i'm assuming rear gears would hurt my top end on the straights? sorry i may not be new to cars but am relatively new to racing.

Your right about the gears... but I think its like really high end up over 100+ but for tracking they would deff help especially on one with a bunch of turns

S2Ken · 10-14-2009, 09:52 PM

Aloha

dezignpro04 · 10-15-2009, 06:39 AM

Welcome!!!!

09-30-2009, 08:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
stea1thviper Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orange County Posts: 20	hellooooooo Hey all! Just registered and have been researching my next car project for some time now and have officially decided on the S2000. My name is steve and i'm 24 and work as a professional environmental consultant. I plan on picking up a low miles 04, 05, or 06 and building it up. It'll take about 4 months to save up the approx 10k in mods I have planned, so I'm thinking I won't purchase the car until then (faster to save up funds before I have additional car payments). My background in car and engine building are with dsms, I currently have a 97 eclipse which I bought way back in highschool and worked on when I was in college. Pretty much did everything do it. Engine, tranny, suspension, wheels/tires, brakes, full interior mods, body kit, etc. As soon as I get my S2000 though I'll be taking out the turbo from my eclipse and using it as a daily commuter and my S as a weekend/autocross track car. I've already done a good amount of research, and will definitely be calling on you guys for additional help now and then if I can't find what I need with the search feature. With any build I think it's good to wait a while anyway before committing to a certain upgrade path, so 4 months will be good for me. Excited! -Steve

10-01-2009, 12:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,290	Welcome to the site. Aero mods will do nothing for you at an autoX. Rear gears will help you much more. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

10-01-2009, 07:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
JDMzimbo s2k4life Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boerne, Texas Posts: 895	Welome to the site man, its good to have you! __________________

10-01-2009, 10:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
RayYay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 399	Welcome! Where in OC are you at? __________________ 2008 Honda s2000 GPW 1992 Acura Integra RS FW

10-14-2009, 09:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
S2Ken Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SF, Ca Posts: 6	Aloha __________________ Current: 2006 GPW S2000 \| Bone Stock Sold: 1995 E36 Cosmos Turbo M3 \| 9 Years of FUN

09-30-2009, 09:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,037	Welcome man... Are you thinking of going F/I right away with the S or keeping it na? Also are you in OC ny or OC cali?

09-30-2009, 10:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
stea1thviper Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orange County Posts: 20	OC cali, sorry! Noticed you lived in jersey... I am considering forced induction seriously, but am thinking for autocross whether it'd be a good idea to hold off for now and keep money in the wheel/suspension/aero mods and then go turbo if it looks like it'll help my lap times when I am more skilled. racing has been one of those hobbies of mine I couldn't pursue in school because of lack of funds, but now that I can do it I'm thinking the S2000 would be an excellent platform. Have no interest in the quarter mile. -Steve

09-30-2009, 11:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,037	Ya quater mile for are car is stupid in my opinion... Glad to see you have your head on though, not to jump into it right away. Some people get the car gunning for more HP before they even know what it has, More power is always nice but getting a hold of what it has makes it that much more fun when you get some more.

09-30-2009, 11:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
stea1thviper Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orange County Posts: 20	Thanks! I totally agree. I am also not new to online car forums, as I frequent many. Decided to join because I got a good vibe from this group. I'm sure I'll have plenty of input on these forums once I get into the swing of things! -steve

10-01-2009, 09:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
flipngo flipngo Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 84	You should check previous posts someday had an 04 for sale with a huge amount of money spent on upgrades and was pretty much giving them away with the asking price of the car

10-01-2009, 09:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
stea1thviper Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orange County Posts: 20	sorry didn't clarify, autocross and road course as well. i plan on making trips to willow springs every 1-2 months to get some quality seat time. my track buddies mentioned aero would help, but we never talked about gearing. i'm assuming rear gears would hurt my top end on the straights? sorry i may not be new to cars but am relatively new to racing.

10-01-2009, 12:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
stea1thviper Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orange County Posts: 20	Placentia! Or if you don't know where that's at (most people don't), just think Fullerton.

10-01-2009, 09:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
CA Blue Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 60	Welcome to the site! Please post pics after you're done with the mods.

10-15-2009, 06:39 AM	#15 (permalink)
dezignpro04 Banned for Life Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 1,174	Welcome!!!! __________________ Mods: 18" Axis Reverbs w/Black Rays Lugs, Invidia N1 Exhaust, CAI, ACT Stage 2 Clutch, JDM Side Markers, Clear Corners, Slotted/Drilled Rotors, Spoon Pads, Spoon Steel Brake Lines, Spoon Reservoir Socks, Ricks Vodoo Knob, Custom Stitched Hand Made Convertible Top w/ Glass Window, JDM Aero Screen, Body Matching Dash & Shift Molding Panels, Polished Valve Cover and CAI, Engine Steel Braided Wire Kit & S2000 Caliper Vinyls..

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