S2000 STR prep resource
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From: Tucson
Originally Posted by TheNick,Nov 16 2009, 11:00 AM
I kind of got a deal I couldn't pass up. I really wanted to do the Bilstein thing though. I think you can get 99% of the shock for a 3rd of the price.
The biggest problem with all this is finding someone willing to do the valving the way I want to. Not the way THEY want to...doesn't really matter what the brand of shock is - finding a builder for them is the hard part.
Greddy Ti-C single went on yesterday - my goodness what a great sound. I wouldn't mind driving it 6+ hrs without the silencer. With it in - I bet you can't even tell there is an exhaust on the car.
The biggest problem with all this is finding someone willing to do the valving the way I want to. Not the way THEY want to...doesn't really matter what the brand of shock is - finding a builder for them is the hard part.
Greddy Ti-C single went on yesterday - my goodness what a great sound. I wouldn't mind driving it 6+ hrs without the silencer. With it in - I bet you can't even tell there is an exhaust on the car.
I'm another with newly acquired Penskes (used 8100s with high rate compression adjuster) that I plan to rebuid once I figure out what makes sense for STR. They came with pistons setup with digressive compression and linear rebound. Once I get a Nitrogen cylinder/filler I will set the pressure and dyno them.
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From: Redondo Beach, CA
Originally Posted by TheNick,Nov 16 2009, 01:00 PM
So it takes longer than 5min to put a bit in a drill and run it through the stock top hat?
I did it so long ago that I don't remember a thing about it.
I did it so long ago that I don't remember a thing about it.
I don't know what happened, but it took me 8 hours to install my Konis on Saturday and 6 hours to install my Gendron FSB yesterday, and this is just for AS prep. Maybe I should be happy I'm not going to STR for a while.
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Hah! The S2000 was in my plans since the middle of 2008. It just took a while for me to execute my plan this year in selling my WRX and acquiring the S2000 because I was lazy and procrastinated. 
Hopefully there will still be a bunch of you guys left to play with in STR when I make the move later on. I'm going to enjoy the simplicity of stock class racing for now, but will follow this thread so I know how much to expect my wallet to get hit going to STR.
Hopefully there will still be a bunch of you guys left to play with in STR when I make the move later on. I'm going to enjoy the simplicity of stock class racing for now, but will follow this thread so I know how much to expect my wallet to get hit going to STR.
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From: Camden
Originally Posted by nmrado,Nov 11 2009, 12:49 PM
Have you tried disconnecting the rear bar? It should allow the rear suspension to articulate more and keep the inside rear on the ground. I haven't tried it yet, but it's on my list of things to do.
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From: Camden
Originally Posted by IMP,Nov 10 2009, 01:09 PM
Like you'd be on street tires. Yeah.
There's a philly event on Nov 22nd at a new site (Whacovia)... I'm more than likely heading down... Nate too. Bring your street tires and we'll settle this like little children.
--kC
There's a philly event on Nov 22nd at a new site (Whacovia)... I'm more than likely heading down... Nate too. Bring your street tires and we'll settle this like little children.
--kC
BTW your welcome to drive my car any time as I set it up, You know i'm always looking for driving and car setup tips.
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So you are trying to compare installation of a set of Celica mac strut Koni inserts to the installation of S2000 shocks?
I'm sorry you won't win credibility with me with 'track' JDM 'coilovers' (you realize that the S comes stock with coilovers right? And so does 90% of the cars manufactured today?) and quoting spring rates in metric units.
I'm sorry you won't win credibility with me with 'track' JDM 'coilovers' (you realize that the S comes stock with coilovers right? And so does 90% of the cars manufactured today?) and quoting spring rates in metric units.
