From start to finish, from creation to sell off.
03-19-2013, 07:47 PM
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From start to finish, from creation to sell off.
Back in the good ole 2008 I joined one of the coolest groups of enthusiasts on earth. The s2000. This post is to document my build up to the point of sale last year. I have regretted the sale ever since and have since bought another s2000 to begin working on. Hope you enjoy.....
The week I brought her home.....
Immediately started modding with a set of wheels AME FINS.
Did not end up liking the fit and finish of the wheels very much so I sold them and went back with a classic set of Blitz 01's.
Added an exhaust at the same time.
This went on for about a year and then I decided to get serious...
2009
Went with AP2 front bumper, Aggressive CE28's, Pulled and flared fenders, CR front Lip.
Got a Mugen Style Hard Top and painted back original Sebring Silver....
Through 2009-2010
The week I brought her home.....
Immediately started modding with a set of wheels AME FINS.
Did not end up liking the fit and finish of the wheels very much so I sold them and went back with a classic set of Blitz 01's.
Added an exhaust at the same time.
This went on for about a year and then I decided to get serious...
2009
Went with AP2 front bumper, Aggressive CE28's, Pulled and flared fenders, CR front Lip.
Got a Mugen Style Hard Top and painted back original Sebring Silver....
Through 2009-2010
03-19-2013, 07:55 PM
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In 2010 I decided to start changing some things up. Went with oem hardtop, wheel change, Supercharger, All kinds of changes between 2010-2011
Got some 3pc work Meisters
Decided I hated the offsets and sizes, so i ordered new Lips and new tires and rebarrelled them....
Late 2011
Got the car painted at the same time as the wheels were finally getting finished... Ford ALLOY G5
Got some 3pc work Meisters
Decided I hated the offsets and sizes, so i ordered new Lips and new tires and rebarrelled them....
Late 2011
Got the car painted at the same time as the wheels were finally getting finished... Ford ALLOY G5
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In early 2012 decided to up the boost and blew the engine on the dyno....
Now here is where the story really gets interesting. Added CCW LM20's, The interior was out of the car and being made at an upholstery shop while we were tuning the car for more boost.... Engine just couldn't hold together after years of abuse and high mileage. This was 2 days before IA spring of 2012. The engine blew around 8:00 P.M on a wednesday. Thursday morning I drove to Tampa to pick up an AP2 Longblock, while i was traveling, my friend picked the car up and delivered it to my house. Another friend went to my house and pulled the engine while i was on the way back with the new longblock. I get back and immediately start installing the new longblock. 12 hours later she is alive and running again but still no interior. Friday morning rolls around and I finally have all of my interior parts. Spent all night Friday night putting her back together. Saturday we drove to Atlanta to be at the SouthernFresh meet and IA on Sunday.
My buddy after pulling the engine....
All nighter pulled and this was the benefit....
Interior pieces....
All Ready to Go to IA spring 2012 after 48 hours of pure hell
Now here is where the story really gets interesting. Added CCW LM20's, The interior was out of the car and being made at an upholstery shop while we were tuning the car for more boost.... Engine just couldn't hold together after years of abuse and high mileage. This was 2 days before IA spring of 2012. The engine blew around 8:00 P.M on a wednesday. Thursday morning I drove to Tampa to pick up an AP2 Longblock, while i was traveling, my friend picked the car up and delivered it to my house. Another friend went to my house and pulled the engine while i was on the way back with the new longblock. I get back and immediately start installing the new longblock. 12 hours later she is alive and running again but still no interior. Friday morning rolls around and I finally have all of my interior parts. Spent all night Friday night putting her back together. Saturday we drove to Atlanta to be at the SouthernFresh meet and IA on Sunday.
My buddy after pulling the engine....
All nighter pulled and this was the benefit....
Interior pieces....
All Ready to Go to IA spring 2012 after 48 hours of pure hell
03-19-2013, 08:23 PM
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On the way up to IA
At the hotel...
Southern Fresh meet.....
IA
Shortly after IA someone backed into me and I replaced the rear bumper with AP2 and Added Greddy Spectrum ELite exhaust....
Veilside Spoiler.....
Was sold soon after to a member here, looks like he is enjoying the car.... I will end this build thread with my favorite pic....
Hope you guys enjoyed it. i know I enjoyed the journey!!!!!
At the hotel...
Southern Fresh meet.....
IA
Shortly after IA someone backed into me and I replaced the rear bumper with AP2 and Added Greddy Spectrum ELite exhaust....
Veilside Spoiler.....
Was sold soon after to a member here, looks like he is enjoying the car.... I will end this build thread with my favorite pic....
Hope you guys enjoyed it. i know I enjoyed the journey!!!!!
