chrisaltima

It's so good, I can't deal.

awhit17

Thanks. Yeah the Evo was a great car, but the S2000 is just the experience I prefer. Nothing like a purpose built sportscar with an NA motor

Haha thanks, I am definitely happy with it even in its current state.

RussianHammer

I really really like your car man. <3

Ricky_Flowers_

I love that, despite all the stuff you're doing to the car, it's not perfect aesthetically. Looks like its lived a full life. Love it Alex, but please don't make this thing too nice to drive!

awhit17

Thanks!

Yeah I 100% agree. After I finish refreshing the mechanical stuff I am going to turn to the exterior some. But my intention is really just to clean up the paint, headlights and maybe put a lip and hood on it. No super expensive FRP bumpers, fenders, etc. I want the car to look like a proper AP1 and also to have something that's a little more cleaned up than it is now but not where I am afraid to take it out whenever.

Also I'm pulling the fender ding out of it once I put some offset bushings in because that shit is driving me insane lol

TsukubaCody

From experience, don't fret about some expensive FRP bumpers.

My J's lip/canards were much, much more expensive than I'm comfortable thinking about but it has not changed how I treat the car.

The car is super cool, adding neat aero will only enhance that, not detract from it.

(If you make the right choices)

awhit17

Yeah, I think that I will definitely try to get a lip at least....but having an entire FRP bumper that could get roasted at the if it gets hit with something or if I try to enter the wrong parking lot makes me nervous.

Plus I don't want to make it look too outrageous. The half lip you and Ricky have is a great compromise.

RicerRabbit

How did the Alcon BBK feel and which brake pads are you running with it? Currently researching that and the AP Racing CP8350 BBK (Urge spec).

awhit17

The Alcon’s feel great. Since they are a monobloc caliper you get a very solid pedal feel. They feel even better (like, amazing) on my good friend’s car, and I think the difference is that my rear brakes need pads badly. I’ve got some mystery meat pads back there from the previous owner that I’m going to change shortly haha.

On the front I’m using the Ferodo DSP pads that come with the kit. They are solid, but also just don’t stand out with how they bite. They also dust quite a good bit considering they are positioned as a more streetable alternative to the DS2500.

I definitely do not dislike the DSPs, butI will be trying some new pads on all 4 wheels when I replace the rears this summer.

RussianHammer

Alcons are a solid brake setup. I have driven a car with the Urge AP Racing kit as well, and that is one meaty rotor. Both are great applications; although just make sure you change your lines as well.
So many owners upgrade their Calipers and rotors and leave their old beat lines.

I love the AP1 front; however if you are looking to change exterior and keep it simple/clean. I would recommend the follwing... ASM 04 Front Bumper/ 07 Canard/ 07 Front Lip
Also match it with the 04 rear bumper! Good to go Thats my biased recommendation haha