new sk owner in yuma,az

chad_koston · 04-13-2008, 11:58 AM

hi peoples!!! i just got my s2k in Rio Yellow Pearl. im not that good at tuning cars, i work at a body shop but kind of retarded on engine mechanics and shit jajajaj i wanted to sup up my ride to at least 300hp i was going to start with an intake. i was planing on buying K&N 57 Series Fipk Generation Ii Cold Air Intake,i was wondering what you guys had to say about it. im also open for any tips on how to continue with upgrading my ride. I already own megan headers. im loving the s2k,previously owned a nissan 240sx s15

Java Junky · 04-13-2008, 12:06 PM

Welcome aboard Chad n' best'a luck with yer new ride.
'Not sayin' not ta mess with it, but ride it n' get ta know it real well n' find out whut you n' it're capable of.
Got lots'a threads on exactly that topic, check'em out.
Be well,
Java

sky2k · 04-13-2008, 12:36 PM

get a supercharger. should get u well over 300hp. but java has a point..drive the car at stock for awhile and get used to it. welcome aboard and cograts on the new s2k! you'll love it.

chad_koston · 04-13-2008, 12:42 PM

actually i just opened it up a i noticed that my dad had already strapped on a k&N intake and the Megan headers...but yeah ill do that and little by little ill sup it up...
jajajjaja
thanx

Vezna31 · 04-13-2008, 02:18 PM

Yuma....be careful of AZ state troopers. I got a speeding ticket 2 hours after I bought my spa yellow right outside Yuma.

sonic · 04-13-2008, 03:44 PM

Congrats and welcome

jagg · 04-13-2008, 04:49 PM

Yu-ma-main man Chad.........

Post pics of your progress....
I'd love to see 'em.
Your dad must be a cool guy.

Welcome to the site,
Jagg

SilverS2K422 · 04-13-2008, 05:04 PM

yellow is a very flashy give me a ticket color. post some pics!

chad_koston · 04-14-2008, 01:34 AM

well ill folllow java junkies advise and roll on stock for a while to get used to it...jajjaja
ill take piks to keep records on the s2k progress and il post

chad_koston · 04-14-2008, 01:51 AM

do you guys know if you swap the OEM stereo for an aftermarket one...if the panel on the left side of the stering wheel which controls the volume and stuff will still work??

sky2k · 04-14-2008, 12:19 PM

i asked the same question when i was looking at new decks..there are available wiring kits that can keep the controls working, but it requires a tad bit more $$ and the usual best buy/circuit city/audio express may not offer the install.. It can be done with an audio shop that works on more higher end vehicles...vettes and so forth... i've seen many corvettes and bmw's that have aftermarket stereo systems and the factory controls on the steering wheel still operate fine... i ended up keeping the stock deck anyway.

cbrguy7 · 04-14-2008, 01:15 PM

WELCOME Im in az too, call me if you ever wanna go on a drive...

gomarlins3 · 04-14-2008, 02:35 PM

Welcome to the site. Congrats on the car.

If you want 300+ HP, you need boost. There is NO other way to do it, sorry. Try all the I/H/E's you want and buy the most expensive ones= you still won't make 300HP.

04-13-2008, 11:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
chad_koston brassmonkey Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 4	new sk owner in yuma,az hi peoples!!! i just got my s2k in Rio Yellow Pearl. im not that good at tuning cars, i work at a body shop but kind of retarded on engine mechanics and shit jajajaj i wanted to sup up my ride to at least 300hp i was going to start with an intake. i was planing on buying K&N 57 Series Fipk Generation Ii Cold Air Intake,i was wondering what you guys had to say about it. im also open for any tips on how to continue with upgrading my ride. I already own megan headers. im loving the s2k,previously owned a nissan 240sx s15

04-13-2008, 12:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	Welcome aboard Chad n' best'a luck with yer new ride. 'Not sayin' not ta mess with it, but ride it n' get ta know it real well n' find out whut you n' it're capable of. Got lots'a threads on exactly that topic, check'em out. Be well, Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

04-13-2008, 02:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vezna31 Resident Track Whore :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 900	Yuma....be careful of AZ state troopers. I got a speeding ticket 2 hours after I bought my spa yellow right outside Yuma. __________________ Vezna Financial Services - For mortgages, accounting and taxes, and phone service needs. http://www.vezna.com San Diego Car Club - http://www.sdcarclub.com

04-13-2008, 03:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 1,005	Congrats and welcome __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

04-14-2008, 01:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
cbrguy7 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Pheonix,Az Posts: 259	WELCOME Im in az too, call me if you ever wanna go on a drive... __________________ 無限

04-13-2008, 12:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
sky2k Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 143	get a supercharger. should get u well over 300hp. but java has a point..drive the car at stock for awhile and get used to it. welcome aboard and cograts on the new s2k! you'll love it.

04-13-2008, 12:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
chad_koston brassmonkey Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 4	actually i just opened it up a i noticed that my dad had already strapped on a k&N intake and the Megan headers...but yeah ill do that and little by little ill sup it up... jajajjaja thanx

04-13-2008, 04:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,159	Yu-ma-main man Chad......... Post pics of your progress.... I'd love to see 'em. Your dad must be a cool guy. Welcome to the site, Jagg

04-13-2008, 05:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
SilverS2K422 SilverS2K Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 511	yellow is a very flashy give me a ticket color. post some pics!

04-14-2008, 01:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
chad_koston brassmonkey Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 4	well ill folllow java junkies advise and roll on stock for a while to get used to it...jajjaja ill take piks to keep records on the s2k progress and il post

04-14-2008, 01:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
chad_koston brassmonkey Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 4	do you guys know if you swap the OEM stereo for an aftermarket one...if the panel on the left side of the stering wheel which controls the volume and stuff will still work??

04-14-2008, 12:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
sky2k Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 143	i asked the same question when i was looking at new decks..there are available wiring kits that can keep the controls working, but it requires a tad bit more $$ and the usual best buy/circuit city/audio express may not offer the install.. It can be done with an audio shop that works on more higher end vehicles...vettes and so forth... i've seen many corvettes and bmw's that have aftermarket stereo systems and the factory controls on the steering wheel still operate fine... i ended up keeping the stock deck anyway.

04-14-2008, 02:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,226	Welcome to the site. Congrats on the car. If you want 300+ HP, you need boost. There is NO other way to do it, sorry. Try all the I/H/E's you want and buy the most expensive ones= you still won't make 300HP. __________________ 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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