Air Intake and stabilizer bar

greg · 11-13-2006, 03:52 PM

Has anyone noticed a noticable difference when replacing std air filter with K&N also, any improvement from front shock stablilzer bar? Thanks, Greg

LanceVance · 11-13-2006, 04:04 PM

I dont own an S2k yet, but the difference in any car before and after with stabilizer bar is typically pretty noticeable. As for the filter, i dont know.

greg · 11-13-2006, 04:07 PM

Thank you very much, it seems like a fairly inexpensive add on for the value.

pecetrn · 11-13-2006, 04:09 PM

the air filter you wont notice because the stock one is pretty good. the stabilizer bar I could notice on mine and felt it was worth it.

LanceVance · 11-13-2006, 04:11 PM

Yeah, they can make a world of difference in the twistys and highways (when your driving like your on a twisty!)

greg · 11-13-2006, 04:11 PM

Thanks I appreciate, I believe I will get one.

gomarlins3 · 11-13-2006, 06:36 PM

It is generally believed that the strut tower brace (STB) on an S2000 does VERY little to improve handling. Basically it is for looks. I have had them and am on my third, but I don't think it does a lot because our chassis is so stiff to begin with. Most people feel an Xbrace does more to improve handling.

greg · 11-13-2006, 06:40 PM

one says it adds a lot and one says very little. Confused. But thanks for your input.

s2000isu · 11-13-2006, 06:52 PM

I meen nothing against Lance but the one who says it doesnt do much is the owner of a s2k, that has done the mod more then once. The one that says it does work does not own the s2k yet. I think lance is right for most cars but this is not most cars it handles very very well as is.

greg · 11-13-2006, 06:56 PM

It does handle great doesn't it. I have wanted an S2K for a long time and just purchased mine last week. I just want to tweek it a little. I ordered a K&N filter to replace the standard one. By the way, what if I left the air cover off with the new filter. Do you think that will add more air or just suck hot air from the engine?

greg · 11-13-2006, 06:59 PM

Do you know a really good web site that sells a lot of accessories for the S2K?

s2000isu · 11-13-2006, 07:20 PM

itll suck in hot air. to be honest ive driven with no lid for a while now and didnt notice much of a difference. I dont care anyway I like the tone it gives it and i have my other car for speed.

greg · 11-13-2006, 07:23 PM

What other car?

s2000isu · 11-13-2006, 07:43 PM

its a rare car only 800 made a isuzu impulse rs.

greg · 11-13-2006, 07:48 PM

Excellent, nice talking with you I am signing off for now hope to chat in the future.

LanceVance · 11-14-2006, 08:43 AM

Yeah, my experience is with other cars, and the S2K does seem pretty stiff to begin with. Personally, i would get one, even if it was a small gain because i like to have as much handling as possible, but the S2k doesnt really need one.

makopolo · 12-06-2007, 11:40 AM

How is the handling improvement with the X-brace, is it worth the added weight?

BoostedAP1 · 12-10-2007, 09:47 AM

I'd say leave the S as is. Best handling upgrade would be wheels/tires/suspension(as in coilovers). BUT those are the expensive stuff. And s2000isu I think everyone has another car for speed, I've got my drop top DSM hahaha...

11-13-2006, 03:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
greg Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 12	Air Intake and stabilizer bar Has anyone noticed a noticable difference when replacing std air filter with K&N also, any improvement from front shock stablilzer bar? Thanks, Greg

11-13-2006, 06:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,396	It is generally believed that the strut tower brace (STB) on an S2000 does VERY little to improve handling. Basically it is for looks. I have had them and am on my third, but I don't think it does a lot because our chassis is so stiff to begin with. Most people feel an Xbrace does more to improve handling. __________________ 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.

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LanceVance Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 44	I dont own an S2k yet, but the difference in any car before and after with stabilizer bar is typically pretty noticeable. As for the filter, i dont know.

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greg Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 12	Thank you very much, it seems like a fairly inexpensive add on for the value.

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pecetrn Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 49	the air filter you wont notice because the stock one is pretty good. the stabilizer bar I could notice on mine and felt it was worth it.

11-13-2006, 04:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
LanceVance Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 44	Yeah, they can make a world of difference in the twistys and highways (when your driving like your on a twisty!)

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greg Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 12	Thanks I appreciate, I believe I will get one.

11-13-2006, 06:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
greg Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 12	one says it adds a lot and one says very little. Confused. But thanks for your input.

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s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,062	I meen nothing against Lance but the one who says it doesnt do much is the owner of a s2k, that has done the mod more then once. The one that says it does work does not own the s2k yet. I think lance is right for most cars but this is not most cars it handles very very well as is.

11-13-2006, 06:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
greg Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 12	It does handle great doesn't it. I have wanted an S2K for a long time and just purchased mine last week. I just want to tweek it a little. I ordered a K&N filter to replace the standard one. By the way, what if I left the air cover off with the new filter. Do you think that will add more air or just suck hot air from the engine?

11-13-2006, 06:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
greg Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 12	Do you know a really good web site that sells a lot of accessories for the S2K?

11-13-2006, 07:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,062	itll suck in hot air. to be honest ive driven with no lid for a while now and didnt notice much of a difference. I dont care anyway I like the tone it gives it and i have my other car for speed.

11-13-2006, 07:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
greg Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 12	What other car?

11-13-2006, 07:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,062	its a rare car only 800 made a isuzu impulse rs.

11-13-2006, 07:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
greg Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 12	Excellent, nice talking with you I am signing off for now hope to chat in the future.

11-14-2006, 08:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
LanceVance Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 44	Yeah, my experience is with other cars, and the S2K does seem pretty stiff to begin with. Personally, i would get one, even if it was a small gain because i like to have as much handling as possible, but the S2k doesnt really need one.

12-06-2007, 11:40 AM	#17 (permalink)
makopolo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 115	How is the handling improvement with the X-brace, is it worth the added weight?

12-10-2007, 09:47 AM	#18 (permalink)
BoostedAP1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 37	I'd say leave the S as is. Best handling upgrade would be wheels/tires/suspension(as in coilovers). BUT those are the expensive stuff. And s2000isu I think everyone has another car for speed, I've got my drop top DSM hahaha...