s2krxx

Hey everyone,

I'm slowly modifying my AP1, so I figured I might as well make a build forum as I go. I've always been a "car guy" and enjoyed having fun with all the cars that I've owned in the past. Here are some of the "fun" rides I had in the past:

1997 Integra GSR 5spd


2007 Infiniti G35 6spd


2007 Nissan 350z 6spd


2005 Honda s2000




My younger brother also bought an 04 s2000 a littler earlier than I did. It was nice to have 2 of them in the family.







I purchased the BB AP2 as a spontaneous buy, and never regretted that purchase. It opened up my eyes to how GREAT the s2000 really is. Unfortunately I did have to sell it a few months later because I needed something bigger at the time. Ever since I sold the AP2, I've always had an itch to get another s2000. Fast forward almost 2 years later, and I pick up this 2000 S2000 w/ an OEM hardtop. Here is the 1st pic of it the day I bought it.



I never really imagined owning an AP1, but this one was in REALLY good condition for the age with a clean carfax. So I went for it.

It came with:
OEM hardtop
Authentic spoon suspension
AME TM02 wheels (255 square all around)
AEM CAI
1320 Headers + TP (not installed)
New AP2 (glass) softop
Project Mu rotors and new brake pads
Comptech front X brace and rear brace
Blox axle spacer
Ingall engine damper









I kept it as is for a few weeks, then began ordering little things here and there.

Since the prev owner provided 1320-headers (discontinued) + test pipe with the purchase, I decided to install them and try it out.


Here is the comparison to the OEM header. The test pipe came with an OEM cover plate.


The headers are BEAUTIFUL! From what I gathered, they are designed to replicate the HKS header.


I started cruising around with the headers and intake for a while as is and it was great. Not sure if I noticed any hp gain from the butt-dyno but nevertheless, the sound was amazing.

When I had the AP2, I wanted a single exhaust, but never ended up getting one because I didn't like how the rear bumper looked so empty with just a single exhaust. Now that I have an AP1, a single exhaust doesn't look so bad with the AP1 rear bumper. I decided to get the new GReddy RS Revolution single exhaust.









Also installed the K&N intake



Here is a video I made with this current setup a few days later.


Since I plan to do most of the work on my s2000 myself (even though I consider myself a noob), I picked these up.


And then I decided to do a BIG upgrade.....I decided to upgrade to the F22C1 motor. This AP1 felt tired at its 98k miles unfortunately. Deep down, I really wanted an AP2 from the beginning, so this was my way of feeling truly "satisfied" with my S2k. Luckily, I knew a good guy in the area that worked on S2000's and always had incoming wrecked S2k's coming in so he can fix or sell the parts. I was able to pick up a 2004 F22c w/ 54K miles (carfax verified). His shop was able to swap out the old F20C for the newer F22C. They did a GREAT job and I couldn't be more satisfied with this decision!

s2krxx

Oh I forgot to mention, when I owned the BB AP2, I posted a DIY of how I paint my wheels bronze. Here's a link of it if anyone wanted to check that out too.
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/106...#entry22935517

Currently I am running the F22C with AP1 flywheel and tranny. I am still using the original ECU, but will eventually upgrade to the AEM EMS V2.

Now since motor is in, its a good time to just flush out the main fluids. I decided to go with all Amsoil products because I remember hearing good things about them when I owned the 350z.
I got the OEM filter, filter wrench, skunk2 engine/tranny magnetic drain bolt and J's racing magnetic differential drain bolt while I was at it.

s2krxx

Got tired of the AP1 front bumper. I saw a used AP2 NFR front bumper on CL in my area so I quickly jumped on that and bought it. I also went to my local Honda dealer and purchased an OEM AP2 front lip. I then right away ordered some lowproaero products to protect the lip and sides from getting scratched up, so I waited for them to arrive before I did the install.

Before:


After:




I've been mastering my heal/toe technique on the days I do drive the s2000, but depending on the shoes I wear, the pedals can be a little too far apart. So I decided to order some SRP racing pedals. Makes heal/toeing so much easier!


I'm not a fan of my current rear spoiler, so I recently purchased an OEM AP1 rear spoiler from a local Norcal S2k member. Currently its painted in BB, but I'll eventually find the time to get it painted/installed.

s2krxx

My younger brother is currently building a 1966 VTEC Austin Mini. It's running a USDM b18c1. The swap is almost done, just getting the wiring sorted out.




Here is a video we made of it prior to starting the VTEC swap.

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s2krxx

Decided to do a little photo shoot. I didn't have the lowproaero sides on at the time though.

s2krxx

Since the motor swap was installed from the bottom, the alignment was kinda off. I went ahead and got an alignment done towards a more track oriented setting for better stability.

Black_AP1

Man this thing looks good, I love the wheels what other plans do you have for it?

HenryLee

Nice build so far. Keep up the work.

kmac

I remember seeing this car for sale, looks like its going in the right direction. I love NFR!

The mini is badass!

s2kmac

Subscribing, loving it so far. Keep it up!