Your mods and opinions on them:
07-31-2007, 11:57 AM
#41
There was a thread were someone put a rubber washer (like from your garden hose) on the shifter to fix the shift boot from falling down. I put it on and now my shift boot sits flush with my shift knob.
07-31-2007, 01:54 PM
#43
Registered User
External:
Blacked out tail lights - ***/$
pros: cheap, easy to do, goes with my red/black theme
cons: illegal
Volk LE28 - *****/$$$$
pros: light weight, great looking, JDM baller, rare, goes with my theme
cons: expensive
Interior:
NRG steering wheel - ****/$$
pros: lighter than stock, smaller, feels much better, not too expensive
cons: parking is sometimes a pain, illegal (removes airbag)
Momo hub - */$
pros: easy to install, fits several brands of steering wheels
cons: not a quick-release
JPM accessories shift boot - ***/FREE
pros: free boot and installation, won in WTD raffle, custom stitched, goes great with my red/black theme
cons: none
T1R shift knob - ****/$$$$
pros: shorter shifting, feels better, looks sweet
cons: expensive for a shift knob, but worth it
Performance:
K&N short ram intake - ***/$$
pros: cheap, easy to install, good throttle response, no danger of hydrolock, good sound
cons: on a hot day can cause engine bog, not as much HP as JDM intakes
Slow Motion Motorsports custom 3" header-back exhaust - ****/$$$
pros: LOUD, nice and deep sound, 12whp gain, no other S2k sounds like mine
cons: LOUD, needs tuned to be fully effective, have to find somebody willing to risk doing a cat-delete
Toda spec B cams, cam gears, valve springs - ****/$$$$$
pros: world of difference, VTEC hits extremely hard, sounds amazing
cons: EXPENSIVE, lopey idle, loss of power below 5,000RPM, runs pig rich without a good tune
Advan A048 medium compound tires - *****/$$$$$$$$$$$$
pros: makes your car handle like a go-kart
cons: don't even bother driving in the rain, plan on replacing rears every 5k miles, get your checkbook out ($1100 a set with mounting and balancing on stock AP1 rims, closer to $1400 for my Volks)
Overall, I'm pretty happy with my mods so far. The red/black theme is coming together nicely. Performance wise, below 5,000RPM is very sluggish. However, when staying in VTEC, I usually have to short shift to keep from running into the person in front of me. From a 40mph roll in 2nd gear, I've pulled on a supercharged C5 and a Porsche 911. From a dig, very tricky to launch on street tires. Once you get up into the powerband where the cams really kick in, you tend to spin tires quite a bit. I would recommend milder cams unless you have a small nitrous kit or a supercharger to get more low end power.
Blacked out tail lights - ***/$
pros: cheap, easy to do, goes with my red/black theme
cons: illegal
Volk LE28 - *****/$$$$
pros: light weight, great looking, JDM baller, rare, goes with my theme
cons: expensive
Interior:
NRG steering wheel - ****/$$
pros: lighter than stock, smaller, feels much better, not too expensive
cons: parking is sometimes a pain, illegal (removes airbag)
Momo hub - */$
pros: easy to install, fits several brands of steering wheels
cons: not a quick-release
JPM accessories shift boot - ***/FREE
pros: free boot and installation, won in WTD raffle, custom stitched, goes great with my red/black theme
cons: none
T1R shift knob - ****/$$$$
pros: shorter shifting, feels better, looks sweet
cons: expensive for a shift knob, but worth it
Performance:
K&N short ram intake - ***/$$
pros: cheap, easy to install, good throttle response, no danger of hydrolock, good sound
cons: on a hot day can cause engine bog, not as much HP as JDM intakes
Slow Motion Motorsports custom 3" header-back exhaust - ****/$$$
pros: LOUD, nice and deep sound, 12whp gain, no other S2k sounds like mine
cons: LOUD, needs tuned to be fully effective, have to find somebody willing to risk doing a cat-delete
Toda spec B cams, cam gears, valve springs - ****/$$$$$
pros: world of difference, VTEC hits extremely hard, sounds amazing
cons: EXPENSIVE, lopey idle, loss of power below 5,000RPM, runs pig rich without a good tune
Advan A048 medium compound tires - *****/$$$$$$$$$$$$
pros: makes your car handle like a go-kart
cons: don't even bother driving in the rain, plan on replacing rears every 5k miles, get your checkbook out ($1100 a set with mounting and balancing on stock AP1 rims, closer to $1400 for my Volks)
Overall, I'm pretty happy with my mods so far. The red/black theme is coming together nicely. Performance wise, below 5,000RPM is very sluggish. However, when staying in VTEC, I usually have to short shift to keep from running into the person in front of me. From a 40mph roll in 2nd gear, I've pulled on a supercharged C5 and a Porsche 911. From a dig, very tricky to launch on street tires. Once you get up into the powerband where the cams really kick in, you tend to spin tires quite a bit. I would recommend milder cams unless you have a small nitrous kit or a supercharger to get more low end power.
07-31-2007, 04:22 PM
#44
Registered User
I'd be interested in seeing before/after dynos for those Toda SpecB cams. Do you have anything like that? BTW... you don't mention aftermarket pistons. I thought Toda said pistons (with deeper valve reliefs) were required for their SpecB & SpecC cams.
11-23-2007, 09:48 AM
#48
Registered User
S2000 Owner for 4years and a few months. Car Purchased Bone Stock
MY: 2000 Silverstone
Mods:
Exterior:
* Carbon Fiber Hood, Mirrors, Trunk - B/C I like it.
* Gloss Black PCd AP1 Wheels w/ S-02 - B/C I like it.
* OEM Lip - B/C I like it.
* Megan Racing Coilovers - Big Difference - much
- still needs adjusting though.
* Windshield Tape Removed - B/C I like it.
* Ricks Badges - B/C I like it.
* Coastal Metals Front Grills - B/C I like it.
* Key Hole Plugs - B/C I like it.
Interior: Red/Black
* Muz Black/Red Floor Mats - Way better than OEM - pricey but worth it.
* AP2 Radio Door - B/C I like it.
* AP2 Center Console - a must have
* JPM Limited Editiion "S2000" Shift Boot - B/C I like it.
* Skunk 2 Shift Knob - HATE IT - sets to high, investigating new options
* 2003 Radio - Clock (thats it)
* Rear Speaker Mod - extreme difference in sound compared to AP1 2 speakers.
* Modifry Glove Box Organizer - Best MOD for the money by far.
* MoMo Tuner Steering Wheel w/ NRG Carbon Fiber Quick Release Hub - Comfortable - lose Cruise Control - unless you hardwire it in.
Performance:
* Comptech Header
* Comptech Exhaust
* Comptech High Flow Cat
*------ Comptech Titanium STB (not installed anymore SC clearance issues
)
*------ Comptech Red Original STB (not installed anymore SC clearance issues )
(Yes, I still have both - they are just expensive towel racks)
* Comptech Reinforced Diff - Must Have if you plan on making more HP or install gears. That little extra insurance goes a long way.
* Ricks 4.57 Gears
* Vortech SC'd w/ AC as of 8/22/2007 FTMFWii!!1! - excellent - Cons - I want more power.
* Cusco Cooling Panel - Painted to Match Car - helps not much difference - Mainly cosmetic.
* Stop Tech Brake Kit - Slotted Rotors, SS Lines, ATE Fluid, Axis Pads - OEM Brakes are fine - I think SS Brake lines (when installed and bled properly with a Good Brake Fluid makes a HUGE difference)
Misc
* Top Down While Moving Mod - If you don't have this mod, you'd better have a HT that never comes off.
* Modifry Shift Beeper - Couldn't be happier with this mod - takes the guess work out of shifting, helps a great deal when you need to keep you eyes on the road and in ^ RPMs -( like when your on US129 )
* 2nd 12v Accessory Mod - Easy, inexpensive, and a big help if you need to keep wires out of the way while driving or if you need two things charging at once
* Key Fob Active While in Ignition Mod - quick easy mod, that is helpful if you have a lot of passengers.
* Cruise Control Hardwire (d/t loss of OEM Steering wheel)
MY: 2000 Silverstone
Mods:
Exterior:
* Carbon Fiber Hood, Mirrors, Trunk - B/C I like it.
* Gloss Black PCd AP1 Wheels w/ S-02 - B/C I like it.
* OEM Lip - B/C I like it.
* Megan Racing Coilovers - Big Difference - much
- still needs adjusting though.* Windshield Tape Removed - B/C I like it.
* Ricks Badges - B/C I like it.
* Coastal Metals Front Grills - B/C I like it.
* Key Hole Plugs - B/C I like it.
Interior: Red/Black
* Muz Black/Red Floor Mats - Way better than OEM - pricey but worth it.
* AP2 Radio Door - B/C I like it.
* AP2 Center Console - a must have
* JPM Limited Editiion "S2000" Shift Boot - B/C I like it.
* Skunk 2 Shift Knob - HATE IT - sets to high, investigating new options
* 2003 Radio - Clock (thats it)
* Rear Speaker Mod - extreme difference in sound compared to AP1 2 speakers.
* Modifry Glove Box Organizer - Best MOD for the money by far.
* MoMo Tuner Steering Wheel w/ NRG Carbon Fiber Quick Release Hub - Comfortable - lose Cruise Control - unless you hardwire it in.
Performance:
* Comptech Header
* Comptech Exhaust
* Comptech High Flow Cat
*------ Comptech Titanium STB (not installed anymore SC clearance issues
)*------ Comptech Red Original STB (not installed anymore SC clearance issues
)(Yes, I still have both - they are just expensive towel racks)
* Comptech Reinforced Diff - Must Have if you plan on making more HP or install gears. That little extra insurance goes a long way.
* Ricks 4.57 Gears
* Vortech SC'd w/ AC as of 8/22/2007 FTMFWii!!1! - excellent - Cons - I want more power.
* Cusco Cooling Panel - Painted to Match Car - helps not much difference - Mainly cosmetic.
* Stop Tech Brake Kit - Slotted Rotors, SS Lines, ATE Fluid, Axis Pads - OEM Brakes are fine - I think SS Brake lines (when installed and bled properly with a Good Brake Fluid makes a HUGE difference)
Misc
* Top Down While Moving Mod - If you don't have this mod, you'd better have a HT that never comes off.
* Modifry Shift Beeper - Couldn't be happier with this mod - takes the guess work out of shifting, helps a great deal when you need to keep you eyes on the road and in ^ RPMs -( like when your on US129 )
* 2nd 12v Accessory Mod - Easy, inexpensive, and a big help if you need to keep wires out of the way while driving or if you need two things charging at once
* Key Fob Active While in Ignition Mod - quick easy mod, that is helpful if you have a lot of passengers.
* Cruise Control Hardwire (d/t loss of OEM Steering wheel)
11-24-2007, 05:16 AM
#49
Engine: F20C
JDM Apexi VAFCII............................................ .....good mod for N/A
PuddyMod Ram-Air intake with cold air venting........My own thing it
Megan header with heat wrap................................good header for the money
T1R 70RR exhaust single outlet...............................One of the best
Spoon STB, rad cap, and thermostat
NRG ETD with PuddyMod mount..............................looks cool, I like
Mugin fan switch............................................ ........ good for Florida
ARC titanium cooling plate.....................................looks cool, I like
Buddy Club grounding kit & voltage stabilizer..........looks cool, I like
Varies polished parts............................................A must have
Transmission: KA6MT AP2 2005 6Spd...................YES, great upgrade
One off prototype short throw gate shifter............My own thing it
Spec light weight pressure plate OEM disc with S.S.line....Very nice
AP1 14 pound flywheel.........................................I t is just that good
Final drive Differential:
Custom Reinforced diff with custom solid steel sleeve (no crush collar)
Full cryo treated, Polished 4.56 gears, and a Kaaz 1.5 LSD.......built it my self so I know it is good
Suspicion:
RS*R TI2000 springs.................................... them
Spoon X-brace............................................. helps at auto cross
Spoon strut brace........................................looks nice and fits well
AP2 V-1 wheels Bridgestone OEM Tires:........great for OEM
Audio:
JVC head unit with 3
JDM Apexi VAFCII............................................ .....good mod for N/A
PuddyMod Ram-Air intake with cold air venting........My own thing
itMegan header with heat wrap................................good header for the money
T1R 70RR exhaust single outlet...............................One of the best
Spoon STB, rad cap, and thermostat
NRG ETD with PuddyMod mount..............................looks cool, I like
Mugin fan switch............................................ ........ good for Florida
ARC titanium cooling plate.....................................looks cool, I like
Buddy Club grounding kit & voltage stabilizer..........looks cool, I like
Varies polished parts............................................A must have
Transmission: KA6MT AP2 2005 6Spd...................YES, great upgrade
One off prototype short throw gate shifter............My own thing
itSpec light weight pressure plate OEM disc with S.S.line....Very nice
AP1 14 pound flywheel.........................................I t is just that good
Final drive Differential:
Custom Reinforced diff with custom solid steel sleeve (no crush collar)
Full cryo treated, Polished 4.56 gears, and a Kaaz 1.5 LSD.......built it my self so I know it is good
Suspicion:
RS*R TI2000 springs....................................
them Spoon X-brace............................................. helps at auto cross
Spoon strut brace........................................looks nice and fits well
AP2 V-1 wheels Bridgestone OEM Tires:........great for OEM
Audio:
JVC head unit with 3
