Don't listen to these guys. Mod the crap out of your CR; just make sure to have a theme and use all high-quality jdm parts.

 

 

Any exhaust that fits well? And sounds very similar to the j's racing? I dont think I would go with a titanium setup. Not sure if the extra money is worth the weight reduction. I believe titanium vs regular 304 stainless steal sounds different due to the difference in thickness? I may be wrong. Also with intakes, test pipes, and headers do pretty much the same things do they not? It's pretty much brand preference? I guess that can be said the same as an exhaust? Haha

 

This question has nothing to do with this thread. But does anyone have any clue with why my interior dome lights wont turn on. I changed it out with new LEDs as well. Nothing.

 

when i put in leds one worked and one didn't, i put them in backwards and it seemed to fix it.

 

Yea I agree, don't modify it. There are lots of people (like me) who modify a base S2000 to look like a CR. And a real CR is way more collectible. Modify your other S2000 and appreciate the CR for what it is from the factory. Unless the CR is already modified from the previous owner then go nuts

 

Ah - the age old question of mod or not to mod a CR. I own one so I can chime in. Some initial things to think about. Start with some thought as to how you're going to use the car and how long your ownership will be with the car. That will help decide what type of build you want.

Most CR owners stay away from anything that can't be reversed when modifying their car - the aim is to retain value for most owners. As a result you see most CR's with a street build with some track oriented modifications for those track days. I personally don't plan on selling my car so modifying it is no big deal for me but I do have some area where I won't alter the car like exterior and interior styling. That's why I bought the car. Otherwise I would have just gotten a base S. That's not to say you can't impact styling with tint, emblems, graphics, wheels, etc. but all those items are reversible. The other areas I would not modify in the CR is to add anything that requires cutting of interior parts or exterior panels. If that's the goals then sell the CR. Others would surely agree.

Having said all this, the CR is a purposeful built car from factory. Why not enjoy the car in its current form and then revisit the question on modifications in the future. It will save you money in the long run and create a more balanced approach to modifying the car. MyCR was stock for 3 years before i added my first modification. I leaned a lot from others on what worked and what was a waste of time and money along the way.

 

One and only owner to my CR since 85 miles, I had that no mod mentality for 9 years because of its rarity and functionality. Then, I almost lost the car from a natural accident (tree branch/log crushing it). That made me realize what's the point in holding out on it? I don't buy cars with the intention of selling it or making money off it, that's just me. I've enjoyed it stock, so LHT TLC is coming its way now.

However, I will say that I would never mod the CR MYSELF hence taking it to LHT. I made all my mistakes and DIY mods on my 2nd S2k beater six years after buying the CR. If you haven't modded a car, are mechanically inclined, or familiar with an S2000; that's when I would defer to the "no mod CR" side.

 

You've owned your CR for a while. I can appreciate your opinion and your desire to modify it. I wrench on my both my S2K's regularly.

You'll have to post up your thoughts on the LHT build.