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Calesta · 08-25-2006, 11:12 PM

Mine is definitely the frame lately- but I have had latch rattle since I bought the car. I should be able to fix the frame rattle with some grease. I'll try the strikers and see if it kills the rattle.

Yes, I would go with the Lovefab.

The price really isn't bad for what you get. As for fuel management, I think I might be running Hondata. Just don't tell Hondata that.

driverunknown · 08-26-2006, 02:29 AM

check to see which strikers you have because sometime down the line honda just put the revised strikers on all the cars, I just can't remember which.

Hondata on the s2k...will you be using their k-pro management? you gotta let me in on this. We can take it to pm if you must.

Calesta · 08-26-2006, 10:18 AM

I don't know which strikers I have, but the model is 2003, and the previous owner didn't know a damn thing about the car- so if they weren't on there from the factory, they never made it in.

I can't tell you about the engine management yet.

driverunknown · 08-26-2006, 01:33 PM

HardCore

Calesta · 08-26-2006, 02:45 PM

driverunknown · 08-27-2006, 02:52 PM

that would be awesome because the most expensive hondata setup is what... half of the aem ems? and your temp sensor doesn't work unless you modify with modifry...

*nevermind k-pro stuf costs good money too, if that's what you are using

Calesta · 08-27-2006, 03:59 PM

K-pro gets up there too, about the same price as what I can get an AEM EMS for.

hecash · 09-04-2006, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calesta

No gears for me- I want to keep the top speed for the track.

I now have an AP2 but I've got several thousand supercharged track laps under my belt with the AP1. I can assure you that the 4.44 Mazda FD or the Ricks 4.57 FD will give you significant improvment coming out of the corner and enough top end to leave you with extra revs even on the long straights at Road America (14->1, 3->5 and Carousel to Canada Corner).

I tried my first FD mod with a 4.44 at Blackhawk Farms Raceway (1.95 miles) and it knocked nearly two seconds off of my average lap for the first 20 minute session using it.

Calesta · 09-05-2006, 12:49 AM

Oh, I definitely believe in the shorter final drive. I think I'll just have to take the car around on my favorite tracks first and see how it feels- then I'll make the decision when I upgrade to the Diff Technics rear end.

Thanks for the input!

hecash · 09-05-2006, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hecash

I now have an AP2 but I've got several thousand supercharged track laps under my belt with the AP1. I can assure you that the 4.44 Mazda FD or the Ricks 4.57 FD will give you significant improvment coming out of the corner and enough top end to leave you with extra revs even on the long straights at Road America (14->1, 3->5 and Carousel to Canada Corner).

I tried my first FD mod with a 4.44 at Blackhawk Farms Raceway (1.95 miles) and it knocked nearly two seconds off of my average lap for the first 20 minute session using it.

I just reviewed 2005 and stating that I had several thousand laps is not accurate. I had several hundred laps (about 400 laps per year). Sorry about the exageration.

Calesta · 09-05-2006, 10:42 PM

It's cool. I know people who HAVE several thousand laps under their belts... so it wouldn't surprise me. Believe me, I know the benefits of a shorter final drive. I'll still have to see where I am after the turbo install. I was actually considering going with a 3.9 FD or something else taller, not shorter.

driverunknown · 09-06-2006, 12:00 AM

go s2k ftw!!!

Im still debating on what to do for the diff, but I am most likely to get the U-R turbo kit. sometime soon I hope. I should be able to get it tuned with the greddy ultimate. This way I can still keep my obdII port (Nevada requires testing), there have been improvements lately. I just need to land that tech job. I don't know if running around 300whp will justify the cost for a 3000 diff upgrade. I mean if I as gonna go all out with a 500 whp goal, the dif technics would be at the top of my list, but with the 300 range, I don't know.

Calesta · 09-06-2006, 12:16 AM

You can always run the stock diff and see how it holds up...

driverunknown · 09-06-2006, 03:26 AM

or the custom ford 9 inch rear housing for independent suspension setup. overkill? yeah. lol

What are your hp goals on your beast?

**riceburner89** · 01-03-2008, 04:55 PM

i only wish to afford a s2k haha

reikoshea · 01-03-2008, 06:23 PM

now that i have my s2000, what did yall mean the rear window sux? is it not plastic in the newer models?

Calesta · 01-04-2008, 12:08 AM

Only plastic in 2000-2001.

reikoshea · 01-04-2008, 11:16 AM

really....if do you think the insert from the 2002 will fit in my 01?

come to dallas and let me find out...cause i need to replace my rear window.

Calesta · 01-04-2008, 09:57 PM

I think so- I'll start hunting up stuff on S2ki. I'm sure there's more than one person that's replaced their rear window.

FObangah · 02-01-2008, 05:01 AM

I'm pretty sure they will, except the insert in the plastic ones' starts about 3" up from the black trim on the trunk. You would have to un-stitch the lower piece of fabric to make it work. Oh, and you may want to find a write-up on how to wire the rear defroster. By the way Reikoshea, what color ext/int did you get and what you done/plan to do to it?

reikoshea · 02-01-2008, 12:45 PM

silver ext with red int.

thinkin about the supercharger, new diff and new diff housing. maybe different suspension (probably start with stability before i move on to struts and springs). Havently really given it a LOT of thought...i like the car cause its nice and i dont really have to work on it...i dont know if want to start another project.

FObangah · 02-03-2008, 12:40 AM

W3RD.... I love mine the way it is too... but I think my diff is getting ready to take a sh** on me. On throttle it pulls to the left, off throttle it jumps to the right. The right rear spins almost all the time when taking slow speed right hand turns. It looks good though, I just scooped an allready silverstone "walker" style kit from a guy here in town for $350. Just finished putting it on today as a matter of fact, I'll take pics tomorrow.

08-25-2006, 11:12 PM	#51
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 23,897 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 265	Mine is definitely the frame lately- but I have had latch rattle since I bought the car. I should be able to fix the frame rattle with some grease. I'll try the strikers and see if it kills the rattle. Yes, I would go with the Lovefab. The price really isn't bad for what you get. As for fuel management, I think I might be running Hondata. Just don't tell Hondata that. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

08-26-2006, 02:29 AM	#52
driverunknown Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 24 Posts: 1,481 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Boosted B16 in ej1 Rep Power: 24	check to see which strikers you have because sometime down the line honda just put the revised strikers on all the cars, I just can't remember which. Hondata on the s2k...will you be using their k-pro management? you gotta let me in on this. We can take it to pm if you must. __________________ The swap is completed. Dented oil pans will kill vtec. Now boosted! Vouches: Wanderinman

08-26-2006, 10:18 AM	#53
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 23,897 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 265	I don't know which strikers I have, but the model is 2003, and the previous owner didn't know a damn thing about the car- so if they weren't on there from the factory, they never made it in. I can't tell you about the engine management yet. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

08-26-2006, 01:33 PM	#54
driverunknown Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 24 Posts: 1,481 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Boosted B16 in ej1 Rep Power: 24	HardCore __________________ The swap is completed. Dented oil pans will kill vtec. Now boosted! Vouches: Wanderinman

08-26-2006, 02:45 PM	#55
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 23,897 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 265	__________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688


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08-27-2006, 02:52 PM	#56
driverunknown Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 24 Posts: 1,481 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Boosted B16 in ej1 Rep Power: 24	that would be awesome because the most expensive hondata setup is what... half of the aem ems? and your temp sensor doesn't work unless you modify with modifry... nevermind k-pro stuf costs good money too, if that's what you are using __________________ The swap is completed. Dented oil pans will kill vtec. Now boosted! Vouches: Wanderinman Last edited by driverunknown; 08-27-2006 at 03:20 PM.*

08-27-2006, 03:59 PM	#57
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 23,897 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 265	K-pro gets up there too, about the same price as what I can get an AEM EMS for. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

09-05-2006, 12:49 AM	#59
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 23,897 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 265	Oh, I definitely believe in the shorter final drive. I think I'll just have to take the car around on my favorite tracks first and see how it feels- then I'll make the decision when I upgrade to the Diff Technics rear end. Thanks for the input! __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

09-05-2006, 10:42 PM	#61
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 23,897 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 265	It's cool. I know people who HAVE several thousand laps under their belts... so it wouldn't surprise me. Believe me, I know the benefits of a shorter final drive. I'll still have to see where I am after the turbo install. I was actually considering going with a 3.9 FD or something else taller, not shorter. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

09-06-2006, 12:00 AM	#62
driverunknown Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 24 Posts: 1,481 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Boosted B16 in ej1 Rep Power: 24	go s2k ftw!!! Im still debating on what to do for the diff, but I am most likely to get the U-R turbo kit. sometime soon I hope. I should be able to get it tuned with the greddy ultimate. This way I can still keep my obdII port (Nevada requires testing), there have been improvements lately. I just need to land that tech job. I don't know if running around 300whp will justify the cost for a 3000 diff upgrade. I mean if I as gonna go all out with a 500 whp goal, the dif technics would be at the top of my list, but with the 300 range, I don't know. __________________ The swap is completed. Dented oil pans will kill vtec. Now boosted! Vouches: Wanderinman

09-06-2006, 12:16 AM	#63
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 23,897 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 265	You can always run the stock diff and see how it holds up... __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

09-06-2006, 03:26 AM	#64
driverunknown Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 24 Posts: 1,481 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Boosted B16 in ej1 Rep Power: 24	or the custom ford 9 inch rear housing for independent suspension setup. overkill? yeah. lol What are your hp goals on your beast? __________________ The swap is completed. Dented oil pans will kill vtec. Now boosted! Vouches: Wanderinman

01-03-2008, 04:55 PM	#65
riceburner89 Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: santa clarita CA Posts: 91 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1995 honda civic DX coupe Rep Power: 0	i only wish to afford a s2k haha

01-04-2008, 12:08 AM	#67
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 23,897 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 265	Only plastic in 2000-2001. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

01-04-2008, 09:57 PM	#69
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 31 Posts: 23,897 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 265	I think so- I'll start hunting up stuff on S2ki. I'm sure there's more than one person that's replaced their rear window. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

02-01-2008, 05:01 AM	#70
FObangah Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Richmond VA Age: 25 Posts: 566 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000, 1991 Integra GS Rep Power: 15	I'm pretty sure they will, except the insert in the plastic ones' starts about 3" up from the black trim on the trunk. You would have to un-stitch the lower piece of fabric to make it work. Oh, and you may want to find a write-up on how to wire the rear defroster. By the way Reikoshea, what color ext/int did you get and what you done/plan to do to it? __________________ 2003 Honda S2000 (ap1); AEM V2 intake, INVIDIA duals, ACT SS clutch disc, "walker" style Poly kit and eye-lids, 17" VSR's 1991 Acura Integra GS; DC front leather seats and a Kenwood deck s2000 fastest 1/4 mile; 13.89 at 99.31 MPH (cold night)

02-03-2008, 12:40 AM	#72
FObangah Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Richmond VA Age: 25 Posts: 566 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000, 1991 Integra GS Rep Power: 15	W3RD.... I love mine the way it is too... but I think my diff is getting ready to take a sh** on me. On throttle it pulls to the left, off throttle it jumps to the right. The right rear spins almost all the time when taking slow speed right hand turns. It looks good though, I just scooped an allready silverstone "walker" style kit from a guy here in town for $350. Just finished putting it on today as a matter of fact, I'll take pics tomorrow. __________________ 2003 Honda S2000 (ap1); AEM V2 intake, INVIDIA duals, ACT SS clutch disc, "walker" style Poly kit and eye-lids, 17" VSR's 1991 Acura Integra GS; DC front leather seats and a Kenwood deck s2000 fastest 1/4 mile; 13.89 at 99.31 MPH (cold night)

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