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Calesta · 07-14-2006, 12:33 AM

Oh, ok @ driverunknown

It won't matter much to me- I'll be swapping out all the suspension anyway. Just as long as I keep the original geometry I'll be fine.

driverunknown · 07-14-2006, 07:56 PM

i didn't have the money for the suspension that I want so I went for oem. I hear oem is hard to beat unless you are spending big bucks.

Calesta · 07-15-2006, 09:59 AM

Nah, not really. Most of your S2ki community is just really snooty and not very well educated.

driverunknown · 07-16-2006, 04:20 PM

So what do you recommend? I mean, I would like to lower the car, but how do I do that without screwing up the suspension geometry and handling characteristics?

Calesta · 07-16-2006, 09:23 PM

Don't lower more than an inch or so... just close your gap a little bit.

don_radeon · 07-26-2006, 02:11 AM

"The LoveFab kit is making about 430whp and 300ftlbs on Cody's (LoveFab guy) car with stock internals"

Holy crap.

pac_crx · 08-09-2006, 05:55 PM

Just thought I would check in..

I have an '05 S2K I <3 it

Calesta · 08-09-2006, 11:31 PM

Awesome.

driverunknown · 08-10-2006, 01:44 AM

ap2... gangsta.

is it stock?

Seany-izzle · 08-10-2006, 12:44 PM

why cant the hard top be cheaper!!!!

Since ill be in the market for a new/used car in the next 7 months i was looking at ap2's, i love em.... but im not a convertible guy at all, and i dont like the look of rag tops..... but the s2000 is so damn sexy!!!

How do you guy sdrive? top down, or top up? Plus, how is it in the winter?

heh

plus, if you were to go... full race say and get their stage one kit, would you need to reinforce, or buy a new, rear diff? Also, what about internals and shit? If you could slap on a full race kit and get 400rwhp with no internal modifications, then sign me up!

Calesta · 08-10-2006, 10:40 PM

You can get the hard top used for a good price- sometimes right around $1000.

The ragtop on the S2k is actually very rigid when it's up. It doesn't flap around or balloon up like a lot of convertible cars.

I drive top down when I can. No real winter in Texas- but it does just fine when it's freezing. The northern guys drive them with all seasons and snow tires on snow, and they don't have much of a problem. The weight balance makes it easy to handle in the mush.

You won't have to buy a new diff as long as you don't launch it. If you do, go with the Diff Techniques conversion. Internals can handle 400whp with no mods- they're all forged from the factory. Lowering compression with a thick head gasket has gotten people up to around 600whp with no internal mods.

Seany-izzle · 08-11-2006, 12:41 AM

how bout the eastcoasters?? how well does the rag top deal with the humidity, moisture, and snow?

Calesta · 08-11-2006, 11:20 AM

Not just the east coast- Texas is always very humid, and it rains HARD. No problems with moisture.

driverunknown · 08-13-2006, 04:31 PM

If you happen to buy an 00-01 model with the plastic rear window, and find yourself hating it, try to think of it as a panoramic window. It lessens the pain

Calesta · 08-13-2006, 04:50 PM

That's why I bought an 03.

driverunknown · 08-22-2006, 07:54 PM

Forums -> FS: *^*^*Kaaz 1.5LSD, 4.57 Gears (((TRACK READY)))
RANT:
I almost bought this package, except the seller wouldn't deal with me because my perfect diff has "too many miles" He's selling the car anyway, and these diffs break with abuse, not proper daily driving. I was going to drive to cali for this. How nice of him to mention that he was picky with the diff to be put on a car he is going to sell. What a douchebag.
/rant

reikoshea · 08-22-2006, 08:17 PM

thats what i hate about texas...it either rains HARD or it doesnt rain at all and just stays super humid. I havent seen an s2000 around here with a ragidy top....says a lot for dallas.

Calesta · 08-24-2006, 09:40 PM

Ouch @ driverunknown... but that is his choice.

I love the soft top- but it does squeak (needs grease), and it is noisy.

reikoshea · 08-24-2006, 09:57 PM

well it is just cloth, but i know that you know it cant be helped

Calesta · 08-24-2006, 10:37 PM

It's not the material that's squeaking- it's the frame. That's all.

reikoshea · 08-24-2006, 10:52 PM

i thought you were talking about road noise.

Calesta · 08-25-2006, 09:00 AM

Oh. Yeah. That too.

driverunknown · 08-25-2006, 01:05 PM

My cabin was really noisy until I got the hardtop striker plates.
I'm over the whole diff thing. how much is the whole system to convert to a nissan diff?

I really hate the turbo kit prices for this car as well. What do you think cal? piecing one=best route?

07-14-2006, 12:33 AM	#26
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 23,900 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 266	Oh, ok @ driverunknown It won't matter much to me- I'll be swapping out all the suspension anyway. Just as long as I keep the original geometry I'll be fine. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

07-14-2006, 07:56 PM	#27
driverunknown Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 24 Posts: 1,481 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Boosted B16 in ej1 Rep Power: 24	i didn't have the money for the suspension that I want so I went for oem. I hear oem is hard to beat unless you are spending big bucks. __________________ The swap is completed. Dented oil pans will kill vtec. Now boosted! Vouches: Wanderinman

07-15-2006, 09:59 AM	#28
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 23,900 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 266	Nah, not really. Most of your S2ki community is just really snooty and not very well educated. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

07-16-2006, 04:20 PM	#29
driverunknown Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 24 Posts: 1,481 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Boosted B16 in ej1 Rep Power: 24	So what do you recommend? I mean, I would like to lower the car, but how do I do that without screwing up the suspension geometry and handling characteristics? __________________ The swap is completed. Dented oil pans will kill vtec. Now boosted! Vouches: Wanderinman

07-16-2006, 09:23 PM	#30
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 23,900 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 266	Don't lower more than an inch or so... just close your gap a little bit. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688


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07-26-2006, 02:11 AM	#31
don_radeon Bored Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 151 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 6	"The LoveFab kit is making about 430whp and 300ftlbs on Cody's (LoveFab guy) car with stock internals" Holy crap.

08-09-2006, 05:55 PM	#32
pac_crx Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 30 Posts: 12 iTrader: 1 / 100% Rep Power: 0	My 05 S2k Just thought I would check in.. I have an '05 S2K I <3 it

08-09-2006, 11:31 PM	#33
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 23,900 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 266	Awesome. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

08-10-2006, 01:44 AM	#34
driverunknown Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 24 Posts: 1,481 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Boosted B16 in ej1 Rep Power: 24	ap2... gangsta. is it stock? __________________ The swap is completed. Dented oil pans will kill vtec. Now boosted! Vouches: Wanderinman

08-10-2006, 12:44 PM	#35
Seany-izzle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In a fucking house. Age: 24 Posts: 7,755 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 94	why cant the hard top be cheaper!!!! Since ill be in the market for a new/used car in the next 7 months i was looking at ap2's, i love em.... but im not a convertible guy at all, and i dont like the look of rag tops..... but the s2000 is so damn sexy!!! How do you guy sdrive? top down, or top up? Plus, how is it in the winter? heh plus, if you were to go... full race say and get their stage one kit, would you need to reinforce, or buy a new, rear diff? Also, what about internals and shit? If you could slap on a full race kit and get 400rwhp with no internal modifications, then sign me up! __________________ My name is Sean. Last edited by Seany-izzle; 08-10-2006 at 01:10 PM. Reason: because i said so

08-10-2006, 10:40 PM	#36
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 23,900 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 266	You can get the hard top used for a good price- sometimes right around $1000. The ragtop on the S2k is actually very rigid when it's up. It doesn't flap around or balloon up like a lot of convertible cars. I drive top down when I can. No real winter in Texas- but it does just fine when it's freezing. The northern guys drive them with all seasons and snow tires on snow, and they don't have much of a problem. The weight balance makes it easy to handle in the mush. You won't have to buy a new diff as long as you don't launch it. If you do, go with the Diff Techniques conversion. Internals can handle 400whp with no mods- they're all forged from the factory. Lowering compression with a thick head gasket has gotten people up to around 600whp with no internal mods. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

08-11-2006, 12:41 AM	#37
Seany-izzle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In a fucking house. Age: 24 Posts: 7,755 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 94	how bout the eastcoasters?? how well does the rag top deal with the humidity, moisture, and snow? __________________ My name is Sean.

08-11-2006, 11:20 AM	#38
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 23,900 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 266	Not just the east coast- Texas is always very humid, and it rains HARD. No problems with moisture. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

08-13-2006, 04:31 PM	#39
driverunknown Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 24 Posts: 1,481 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Boosted B16 in ej1 Rep Power: 24	s2k If you happen to buy an 00-01 model with the plastic rear window, and find yourself hating it, try to think of it as a panoramic window. It lessens the pain __________________ The swap is completed. Dented oil pans will kill vtec. Now boosted! Vouches: Wanderinman

08-13-2006, 04:50 PM	#40
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 23,900 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 266	That's why I bought an 03. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

08-22-2006, 07:54 PM	#41
driverunknown Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 24 Posts: 1,481 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Boosted B16 in ej1 Rep Power: 24	S2k Forums -> FS: ^^*Kaaz 1.5LSD, 4.57 Gears (((TRACK READY))) RANT: I almost bought this package, except the seller wouldn't deal with me because my perfect diff has "too many miles" He's selling the car anyway, and these diffs break with abuse, not proper daily driving. I was going to drive to cali for this. How nice of him to mention that he was picky with the diff to be put on a car he is going to sell. What a douchebag. /rant __________________ The swap is completed. Dented oil pans will kill vtec. Now boosted! Vouches: Wanderinman

08-24-2006, 09:40 PM	#43
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 23,900 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 266	Ouch @ driverunknown... but that is his choice. I love the soft top- but it does squeak (needs grease), and it is noisy. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

08-24-2006, 10:37 PM	#45
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 23,900 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 266	It's not the material that's squeaking- it's the frame. That's all. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

08-25-2006, 09:00 AM	#47
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 23,900 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 266	Oh. Yeah. That too. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

08-25-2006, 01:05 PM	#48
driverunknown Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 24 Posts: 1,481 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Boosted B16 in ej1 Rep Power: 24	My cabin was really noisy until I got the hardtop striker plates. I'm over the whole diff thing. how much is the whole system to convert to a nissan diff? I really hate the turbo kit prices for this car as well. What do you think cal? piecing one=best route? __________________ The swap is completed. Dented oil pans will kill vtec. Now boosted! Vouches: Wanderinman

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