I've decided I want to declutter my engine bay, tuck some wires, move some things around yada yada. My biggest obstacle is the fact that this beast is my daily driver. This post is mostly for my record, but also for suggestions. Maybe even inspire someone to start a project like this

What I want to do:
Powdercoated valve cover (black) - done
Powdercoated intake manifold (black) - purchased a spare, already powdercoated.
Painting the spark plug cover (I was thinking orange with black letters)

Relocate the underhood horn - done, moved behind grill.
Relocate battery
Relocate underhood fusebox to passenger footwell
Relocate secondary fusebox to driver fender
Relocate cruise control to A. Driver fender or B. under crossmember
Relocate ABS to driver fender if there is room. I'll be making all new brake lines to ensure equal length
A/C lines relocated with kit (its on here somewhere, forget who makes it). I would remove the a/c all together, but as for now this is my DD
Relocate EPS module

Before - stock valve cover.

Now black valve cover and intake is cold air instead of ram. I've also removed those brackets by the master cylinder that were for a master cylinder cover that I ended up not liking.

Horn relocated

Here's where it is. I might change my mind. It's on the left.

 

I've done just about everything on your list except relocate the ABS (maybe this winter I'll tackle that).

This will give you an idea of what a powdercoated Intake Manifold will look like, although I have gone a few steps further and shaved mine and sanded off all the casting marks.

(still in the process of putting my car back together, so items like cross member cover / spark plug cover, etc. haven't been put back on yet)


Scott-

 

Where the heck did you find a factory imola orange s2000 in the US?!!

Car looks beautiful

 

it's actually custom painted Lamborghini pearl orange with a Lamborghini pearl white base coat. fully painted except behind the dash

 

I've been wanting to clean up the engine bay as well. So far I have done the following:
-cruise control delete, and swapped main throttle cable with shorter cruise control cable to lose the cable loop

-air pump delete using izze simulator

-windshield wiper fluid reservoir/pump delete (never use washer fluid anyway)

Future:

-re powder coating valve cover jdm wrinkle red, right now it's vht high temp paint.
-powdercoat radiator stays, batter tie down, and battery holder flat black
-re powder coat spark plug cover a more gold color

 

Relocating the CC under the drivers fender: pretty easy
EPS fuse box relocated under cowling on Right side: skill 2
Batter relocated in truck, left side using OEM battery tray: skill level 3
Relocate the vacuum sensor for the Air Pump under right fender: skill level 4
Turning fuse box aligned to fender on right side: Skill level 2
Replace radiator overflow tank with (Weapon's R chrome model) using OEM cap components

 

Looks good. I can't wait to get mine looking that way. Now to decide which one to do next

 

When it comes to fixing cars I'm 100 percent confident in myself, but these modifications are a bit different.

 

did you go to Ranken? i remember an orange s2k when i went.

 

Yup that was me