I thought of doing a build thread so someday I have something to look back where my car all started. This is my 2nd S. I bought it 7/31/2012. 2002 SSM 78k miles when i got it. Now, onto the car, bone stock when I bought it and later on I bought Tein Flex Coilovers and Injen CAI.

The day I bought it from the dealer. I previously drive a Honda Si(EP3 next to the S2K), sold to a friend and bought this S2K, ep3 deal were made in the parking lot.



After a week, picked up the coilovers.



Installing the Teins




This is how she looks like after I put the coilovers on.





2 weeks later, installing CAI


Respiratory Surgery




A friend offered his BBS LM 17x8 17x9 et35 to me for my Ap2 V1 wheels plus cash. I went there and fitted the wheels.



The stock AP2 V1 wheels were traded to my friend and added cash to get his aftermarket wheels.




Ordered tires at Tire easy. I went Falken FK452 205/40 215/40.



After that I brought it to local wheel shop to get refinished/powder coated(Porche Mint Green, polished lip uncoated, chrome hardware).



Bought chrome authentic BBS LM center caps at Pure Motorsports.



3 weeks later, I picked up the wheels.






Test fitted it.




Put it down the jack.



As of 3/31/13



to be continued...

 

continuation...

So I went a little bit lower.





Buddy is selling his taiwan Recaro SPG so I bought it for a real cheap price.



Took it to storage, because winter.



Decided to buy a Christmas present to myself, Buddy Club Spec II exhaust.




Last month, I bought the PLM Seat Rails and Rockstar Garage 70mm Test pipe.



Installed the Recaro.



Had the exhaust installed last weekend at my friend's shop.






So far that's all I've done to the car.
Comments, thoughts and opinions are welcome to my thread. Happy building!

edit: added pics of exhaust install

 

car looks great! what are your other plans? how did lowering it that much affect the handling?

 

Made another video yesterday, running this time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEGojBVqSrc



Thanks! Other plans is to get engine built(all motor) I'll probably start with ITB's after getting EMS and change wheel/tire setup as well as lifting the car to track spec. I really want to get into the track just wanted to wait until I get tired of stance. I don't really felt that much difference when I lowered the car, runs pretty much straight forward like stock just a little bit stiff because of how low the car sits plus I have no grip on my rear tires because of the stretch 215/40 on 17x9 wheel, it also doesn't pull to the side. I have an alignment close to OEM spec though, camber is not that bad if you ask. Honestly, I feel like driving a go cart with suspension.