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Re:Re-introduction and NatsukiS2k
Hey everyone. Just thought I would introduce myself. Name is Mike. I live in Bellevue and am picking up Spa Yellow ap1 next week. It'll be my second go around with an ap1 and I can't wait to get it.
Few things I wanted to ask before I start diving in to it. What are the preferred Honda Tuners in the Seattle/Bellevue/Tacoma area? Its been about 6 years since I was on this forum and 9 years since I had my supercharged s. Just wanting to know from your experience where to avoid. Where you recommend. The car is completely stock but I'm ordering J's goodies for it in tandem with writing this post. Hoping to have it and some goodies on the car by the NW Toy run. Anyway, thanks in advance! |
Hey man, As far as tuners to avoid, that would be CarbConnection in Kirkland. Too bad because they are the most convenient. But not worth losing your motor, due to inexperience with s2000 and EMS tuning and making any attempt at taking responsibility when you pay for their education and then still screw it up. No other "local" tuners in the Puget sound i can recommend personally, but a bit further out you have Jason at PSI which has a very good rep as well as the boys at
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Thanks. I'm familiar with PSI. A lot of the Nissan and Infiniti guys use them.
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Just a quick update that she came home yesterday. Tucked her into her new home next to the IPL. Can't wait to dig it. I was shocked to find a factory radio! It's that untouched!
Quick teaser https://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d...pscviqgygo.jpg |
Nice man, congrats :thumbup:
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Very cool to see a former owner getting back into it. I don't think I'll make the toy run, but I like forward to meeting you and thanks for the teaser! https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/public/st...t-tip-wink.gif
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Welcome man, hope to see you at some meets soon!
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Welcome man, hope to see you at some meets soon!
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Thanks! I am in the middle of moving into a new place in Bellevue or else I would have come out for the Wednesday meet. I'll for sure be at the NW Toy Run and hopefully a couple in between.
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Re:Re-introduction and NatsukiS2k
Bringing this post back up from dead as I wanted to reintroduce myself and update on what I'm working on. I'm not sure where exactly build threads belong so figured I would just continue on with this thread. As you can see from the earlier posts I have been around for awhile (2006 to be exact) but I'm the definition of a lurker. I bought my current Spa Yellow AP1 back in 2015 and drove it for a year before I started to get the mod bug again. To say things got serious is an understatement. Since 2015 I have been amassing parts to start a full bottom up build of the car.
My inspiration came from a few different places. I have always been a fan of Spoon Sports and the attention to detail they create a balance within the entire car. I fell in love with the 2013 Super Taikyu S2000 and told myself one day I would build a car with that kit. Secondly, Evasive Motorsports S2k racecar had begun piquing my interest when it started setting records years back. I continued following along their build and gained further interest in the HKS GT PRO Supercharger they were using. That led me to my 3rd inspiration which is the Arvou AP1 from Japan. In the early 2000s I was super into Tsukuba Super Lap and always dreamed of building a sub 1 minute car for Tsukuba. When I began digging into Arvou and found their car was capable of that feat the inspiration was set. As a result my car has a bit of all three of those inspirations. The major project started Labor Day 2017 when the car was dropped off at R-Tuned Motorsports in Spokane, WA. In the two years leading up to that as I had previously mentioned I began acquiring parts and what started out as a mild to moderate build snowballed. As things sit now the car is in the process of being built up. We had a major setback which cost significant time delay due to a Machine Shop that accepted the job to work on the block but did nothing with it for over 6 months. Thankfully, the result of that was the block ended up with Dan Benson (those who have been in the Honda game long enough surely will recognize the name). Dan built the block and balanced the crankshaft and the build is back on track. Here is the build list: Engine
Anyway I just thought I would share with everyone and provide updates as I get them going forward. Below are mostly pics of the parts as they came in as well as the pictures of the block and head as they completed. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...cc480a7ba5.jpg NatsukiS2k https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...cac02a47c2.jpg Tomei Expreme Ti Catback w PLM Header which has been replaced https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...bbde1f6ff9.jpg Tomei https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...6f5918ed15.jpg Internals with Personal Grinta (replaced) and NSX Type S Horn Button https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...bf8f08898f.jpg Sparta Evo Triton 355mm BBK https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...040345540e.jpg Sparta Evo Pegasus 2pc 355mm Rotor https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...0af6bec4cc.jpg Sparta P518 Brake Fluid https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...9073eb208b.jpg Sparta Triton 4 piston Calipers https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...756146e1cb.jpg Sparta Triton Calipers, Goodridge Brake Lines, and Pads https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...477b9d5c30.jpg Mock up of Sparta brakes behind Volk TE37SL https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...d66e195298.jpg Sparta brakes installed and OG TE37 https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...c82b26a7ad.jpg TE37SL on Hankook RS3 for the track https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...f4d5e1a703.jpg My Unicorns! OG TE37 in Takata Green https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...084f93b17a.jpg Daily wheels TE37SL in Dash White https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...a9371bd366.jpg NSX Type S Horn Button https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...4e9d13fb67.jpg Puddymod Stage 2 4.1 gear https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...35c2ec9d89.jpg Puddymod progress pic https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...1e6fc7d627.jpg Puddymod progress pic https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...ea63037dda.jpg Progress pic of the block at Dan Benson Race Engines https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...b0581d5e19.jpg Progress pic of the block at Dan Benson Race Engines https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...dfc211c82c.jpg Progress pic of the block at Dan Benson Race Engines https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...dfb0614f6b.jpg Completed block https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...49384b9fef.jpg Dan Benson Signature!!! https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...ac15650494.jpg Completed block and crank https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...769e209178.jpg Completed Head with Supertech parts https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...43189bde38.jpg Completed Head with Supertech parts https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...ed7bb97222.jpg Deatschwerks 320lph fuel pump https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...71f8be44b6.jpg Deatschwerks 800cc injectors https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...359ac74ac4.jpg HKS Supercharger boxes https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...a88da12a64.jpg HKS GT7040 blower https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...69df7b05c7.jpg HKS Intercooler https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...14f95c0790.jpg KPro4 install parts and Spoon rear over fenders https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...c5dc7112cd.jpg Clutchmasters FX300 Clutch and Flywheel https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...3ff6e0e17d.jpg HPS heater/rad hoses https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...382e130d67.jpg HPS heater/rad hoses https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...fd0d506a73.jpg EVS Tuning Balljoint and Rear Bumpsteer kit https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...d59b9ef4fd.jpg EVS Tuning Half Shaft Spacers https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...3430ed5cbb.jpg EVS Tuning Rear Bumpsteer kit https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...efd230bb41.jpg EVS Tuning Rear Bumpsteer kit https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...1d44eb6989.jpg Spoon Sports Rigid Collars https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...56a5bf2dd5.jpg Mail Order Bride from Japan https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...3a6b57a361.jpg Bride Vios III Blue Gradation https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...f4215df02e.jpg Misc. Accessories |
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