Hi, I just purchased a 2003 Honda S2000 with 2k miles on it and am looking to update the stereo. The concern I have is with the instrument panel. I do not want to make the stereo buttons to left of the steering wheel obsolete. I found a guy who can rewire it to coincide with an aftermarket deck for $200 but I think I may just save the money and concentrate on some high quality speakers and a really good amp. I was hoping you guys could give me some suggestions on what to get and what not to get. Also, if I go with some really good speakers and an amp will that give me good crisp sound or do I really need to buy an aftermarket deck. Thanks a lot for the recommendations and suggestions.

 

You might want to start with a search of "stereo" and go from there. There have been a number of very indepth discussions. You may want to PM Lucid for additional input

 

Welcome to the forum.

1. We have a whole forum for this type of info, so check it out
Electronics forum

One of our members has created and is mahufaturing the best thing to solve this issue. Also Lucid, one of the boards sponsor is retailing them. Check out this site. http://www.lucidautomotive.com/radio/

One thing you have to remember it that the S2000 has a strange connector to support the dash controls too. Lucid sells these too. I found out the hard way and bought what I could find, then I had to buy it again from Lucid.

 

The deck is fine no need to change it IMHO. It should be the same as MY02 just add some rears(alpine 5 1/4), there was talk about that factory sub-woofer due out at fall colors that's what my interest are focused on now.

 

I kept the stock HU, installed some Kenwood componet speakers in the door, and installed a four channel MTX amp with a kicker sub and it really rocks now!!!

 

I changed all the speakers, added a sub and amps, but kept the og headunit. The only problem with that is that you have very little control over the sound quality of your new speakers. I am finally changing my headunit to a Pioneer. I let you know the outcome when it's installed.