That looks like a very well kept car.

 

I appreciate the comments, everyone.
I can't take full credit as I paid a premium to the previous owner because of how well he did keep it maintained. I have tweaked things here and there and plan to keep up the maintenance on it as well as I do on the TL.

 

Sexy

 

Why thank you!

Honestly, after going too far with modding on the TL to where I feel like I spent too much time/money on it and spent more time fixing mods than enjoying just driving it, I decided I wouldn't go that route with the S2000. That void you feel after modding, it can't be cured by more modding, that's all temporary.

Gotta just enjoy the drive! :thumbsup:

 

love it! I really like the ap2v2's. Got them on my AP1
how did you install the strakes without drilling the side hole? I have them but want to avoid drilling those holes at all cost..

 

I literally just skipped that particular step. I also discovered that previous person must have done the same thing because there were the holes drilled below the side for the bottom bolt/screw...honestly, from below, just use a short little self tapping screw...install the other stuff, only difference is it doesn't hold the strake against the body tightly enough to press the black weatherstrip hard against the body, but visually it looks fine. In addition, it's meant for a clip so it's not like it even has a real structural purpose.

I guess one day I may remove, add new double sided tape and then put a dab of clear rtv silicone adhesive where the clip goes and press something against the strake until it dries. But in the meantime, I am happy with how it's installed...it'd be very hard to steal without jacking the car up and removing the wheels and then you'd need to deal with all sorts of other security measures I have in place.

J.

 

great thanks for the info, the rtv silicone is a good idea in place of the side clip

 

Thanks,man...

yeah, totally reversible with some elbow grease. I'm thinking something like a cinder block with a rag under it, or even some sort of foam pool noodle with a tow strap wrapped around the entire car to keep pressure on both sides while it dries. It really isn't necessary though, it seems plenty tight on there.

The instructions seemed daunting, but it ended up being about an hour to install both. Not bad at all.

J.

 

Cool, yeah I still haven't tried it. I bought my strakes used and the only piece of hardware they are missing is the bottom "turn nuts", which apparently are a one-time-use type of hardware, but I'm thinking a self tapping screw may work, I hope.

 

Funny enough, whoever previously installed the strakes on mine used the one time use drop in nut for one side, and a self tapping screw on the other. Absolutely no difference in how well it holds up and you end up with a little tiny hole instead of a 5MM fat one. I'd stick with some self tappers, just make sure you get the short ones, that are thick enough and have the wider head to ensure they grab the entire hole.

You REALLY don't need the drop in screw...it works like the drywall anchors that you pop in and when you screw into it it opens up inside, but it kinds spins loosely for a while so it wasn't as easy as the self tapper. Honestly, even the RTV is kinda extraneous...there's no gap at the top, only reason to go on the mission of redoing it would be so the weatherstripping is PRESSED onto the side...but visually, it looks just fine and I can reverse it very easily if I ever decide to sell them.