Chad's Spoon Build Thread
 

I joined S2Ki back in 07 while i was high school dreaming that one day i would be able to own one. at the time there was no way i could afford one. fast forward four years later, the price of the s2000 was more obtainable for me. I purchased my03 a few years ago and to start off 2014 I would like to share my build and experince with s2ki. I want to start off by thanking my girlfriend Amanda, My Parents, Felipe (bouford), Mike (s2ksi8), Justin, Kevin, Evasive, Gotuning, Ballade Sport, Puddymod and s2ki for the help/influence in my build.

I First fell in love with s2000s watching all the Hot Version Touge Series (Amuse R1 vs J’s), which made me set on buying/building S2000. Before I bought my03, I envisioned having a spoon theme S2000 with function in mind. Some of my inspiration came off other members such as AP_ONE, xplicitremix, Vinz86, and Doh which most of them parted way with! :(

Just want to apologize in advance as this is my first build thread and for bad quality camera phone pics

2011 when I first got my03 stock with ugly tint!
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First mod found a deal on used Tein Type Flex locally
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Tein installed and added OEM CR Side Markers
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Browsing on S2Ki I found a great deal on bnib Authentic Spoon S-Tai Bumper that I couldn’t pass up! Thanks Felipe for helping me get it here to Hawaii
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Got really lucky and found me a used set of Authentic JDM v2 Headlights at a great price
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Test fit
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Picked up like new HKS Hipermaxs, Spoon rad cap/stays/oil cap for dirt cheap Thanks Morgan
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Side by side HKS and Tein
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Being on a budget and needed rims. I sought out for a used set of TE37! So I bought a pair locally and the other from San Fran to complete my 17x9 +40 Set
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End of 2011
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2012 Preventative maintenance
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Since I was due for a valve adjustment and valve cover had to come off I decided to upgrade to AP2 Valve Cover
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Needed a reliable cooling system so I upgrade to Koyo Radiator with Samco Hoses and new OEM Thermostat Thanks for Evasive for having it in stock! Fast Shipping!
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Old vs new
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ASM Catch Can
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Since it was on its original clutch, I decided to replace it with an Exedy OEM Replacement clutch kit and resurfaced AP1 Flywheel
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New OEM Clutch Master/Slave
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Spoon Clutch line Thanks Gotuning for having it instock! Fast shipping!
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Found a used Cusco Cage and Recaro SPG Seat for sale Locally Attachment 94945
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Nagisa Seat Rails from Evasive
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Recaro Seat accessories from Gotuning
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End 2012 I had ended up with two J’s Racing 70rr Titanium Exhaust the first was a pretty beaten and could not stand the condition so I purchased another that was off a show car
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2013 I decided that I needed more out of my stock s2 so I orederd a puddymod stock diff with 4.77 with yellow box and amis driveshaft spacer. Diff is very quiet, thanks puddymod!
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More Spoon Products Thanks to Gotuning
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To complete my spoon theme I decide to pick up a set of Regamaster EVOs 17x9 +38 Thanks Jeff aka spids5 for helping me complete the set!
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Enkei RPF1 Valve Stem vs OLD
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Freshly Powder coated with new decals
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Tires Mounted RE-11A thanks Mike for the hook up on tires!
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Finally to paint after two years of hoarding parts
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Voltex Type 3 that i sold to fund the paint
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Finish
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Spocom 2013 with Felipe and Mike, Hands down the two best s2 in Hawaii! Both taking best Honda
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End of 2013

Spoon Sport Catch Can
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Advan RG2 17x9 +45
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Plans for 2014 is complete exterior and focus more on performance mods!

Spocom Hawaii 2013 Thanks Ryan Sato
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Spocom Hawaii 2014 Thanks Joey
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WekFest Hawaii 2015
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Modifications:

Exterior:
- JDM AP1 Headlight Version 2
- OEM Clear CR Side markers
- Varis Front Fenders
- Spoon Sports S-Tai FRP Hood
- Spoon Sports S-Tai Front Bumper
- Spoon Sports Rear Diffuser (SOLD)
- HeelToe Ap1 Exhaust Cap (SOLD)
- Downforce Side Diffuser
- Mugen FRP Hardtop #K0668
- ASM Duckbill (SOLD)
- J's Racing FRP Rear Diffuser
- J's Racing Type 2 GT Wing
- Custom 295mm Stands
- Voltex Type 3 (SOLD)
- J's Style Wing (SOLD)

Interior:
- Recaro SPG Seat FRP
- Nagisa Double Locking Seat Rails
- Spoon Titanium Shift Knob
- Cusco 4Pt Roll Bar

Suspension:
- Tein Type Flex (SOLD)
- Tein Type Z (SOLD) = Garbage lol
- HKS Hipermax III Sport Front 13kg Rear 11kg (SOLD)
- Ohlin DFV Coilovers Front 12kg Rear 10kg
- Spoon Sports Rigid Collar
- Spoon Sports Front Bumper Steer
- Spoon Sports Rigid Rack Bushing
- Buddy Club P1 Front Ball Joint
- J's Racing 15mm Rear RCA
- Swift Front Sway Bar

Wheels:
- Volk Racing TE37 17x9 +40 (White)
- Mugen MF10s 17x9 +42
- Desmond Regamaster EVO 17x9 +38 (White)(SOLD)
- Advan RG2 17x9 +45 (Gold)(SOLD)
- Bridgestone Potenza RE11a 255/40/17

Engine:
- OEM AP2 Valve Cover
- Spoon Valve Cover (SOLD)
- Koyo Radiator
- Samco Radiator Hoses (Black)
- J’s Racing 70RR Ti Exhaust x2 (SOLD)
- J's Racing 70RR FX-PRO Ti Exhaust
- ASM Catch Can (SOLD)
- Spoon Sport Catch Can
- PLM Exhaust Manifold (SOLD)
- Balladesport Header

Drivetrain:
- Balladesport Supercharged Clutch Kit
- Balladesport Flywheel 10lbs
- Spoon Clutch Line
- Amis Driveshaft Spacer
- 4.77 Final Gear PuddyMod Stock Diff
- Modifry SpeedoHealer

Accessories
- Spoon Sport Oil Cap
- Spoon Sport Radiator Cap Type F
- Spoon Sport Radiator Stay Silver
- Spoon Sport Brake Reservoir Cover
- Honda Premium 4pc Mats
- J’s Racing Exhaust Hangers Type A
- Grom Audio BT-3 Bluetooth

Great looking car and an amazing transformation over the years, you Hawaii guys sure do great work. :thumbup:

Chad! honestly, i love 100% of your parts and how you modded it! very nice. Love the spoon parts, regas, RG's, TE's down to the chrome housing headlights (i want a set!!)…and all authentic. great job! looking forward to seeing what the future holds!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

PS. glad to have seen this car in person!!

Looks awesome. I want a 9+40 set of TEs real bad. I think I may have even Pm'd you in the past about your set :LOL:

Nice build. Three sets of nice wheels. https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/public/st...t/thumbsup.gif

Fantastic build. Love it. Especially all the JDM tip notch parts you put on to make it that Spoon car plus I really like the gold Advans on your car.

How well does the ASM catch can work for you?

thanks for the :heart: chad. it was a pleasure to help you out my friend! love the authenticity and the direction your 03 going :)
i know you have a few plans for this year so like i said in 2011... "do it!!!" :LOL: