Is there a proper order for modding?
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I did various upgrades on my car .I did have a plan but as group buys come up i wanted to take advantage of them which kinda threw of what little order i had out the window .In the end it has all worked out .I don't think the little stuff such as short shifter,c/f mirrors ,c/f hood and other stuff like that timming really doesn't matter .I do feel a s/c should be done fter 32,000 are up.The one thing i can advise you once you start with upgrades youneed a rehab to stop.
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From: West Hills, CA
Originally Posted by bobbyb,Aug 3 2006, 09:10 AM
The one thing i can advise you once you start with upgrades youneed a rehab to stop.
That header on the GB forum looks really good
I forgot but my first mod will be an invisible bra this weekend, and then maybe tint the windows.
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From: Chapel Hill, NC
It's funny this topic is up for discussion. I've been debating this since I got the S earlier this year. I'm coming from a heavily modded Honda and Acura and was wondering what I would do to the S. I promised not to go back FI so I've thought of other mods. I've kinda just been jumping around-with no real plan. I just love the lines and original look of the S-so prolly no boddy mods. After much debate about Volks and Work wheels I bought a set of 05 AP2 wheels-and absolutely love them!
I've thought about suspension and exhaust and will prolly do these mods. I am upgrading my HU and speakers next week.
I've thought about suspension and exhaust and will prolly do these mods. I am upgrading my HU and speakers next week.
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I like the drop on my car...I'm lowered on some coilovers and i have about a finger gap all around. I don't scrape on every little bump but i do need to slow down a little when going over bumps.
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Until I start tracking the car (more than 1 year from now for sure), I think the stock suspension's capability is beyond what you can push during street driving. I will mod the suspension when it's time for shock replacements OR I start doing HPDEs with this car. That's why I think one of my first mods might be an Elda roll bar.
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From: Statesville, NC
Originally Posted by AlX Boi,Aug 3 2006, 03:55 AM
Why do we need to drop the car? The S2000's already low enough. I mean, as a daily driver that we want somewhat sportier, wouldn't dropping it be a hassle?
I recall seeing rice rockets when I was younger going right all the way on a speedbump, and then having to turn all the way to the left to not scratch. I've always thought it was retarded. For track you, I understand, but driving on public roads, I don't see a purpose. In aerodynamic and stability terms, I think the cons outweigh the pros far too much in daily driving and occassional track driving.
Not actually having owned a lowered car, I would like to hear other user's opinions without getting flamed.
thanks.
I recall seeing rice rockets when I was younger going right all the way on a speedbump, and then having to turn all the way to the left to not scratch. I've always thought it was retarded. For track you, I understand, but driving on public roads, I don't see a purpose. In aerodynamic and stability terms, I think the cons outweigh the pros far too much in daily driving and occassional track driving.
Not actually having owned a lowered car, I would like to hear other user's opinions without getting flamed.
thanks.
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From: Sun★Works
good thread
I went this way:
1. clear sidemarkers
2. exhaust/intake/comptech adj springs
3. hoses/valvecover/plug cover polish
4. wreck then CF hood and body kit/ap2 headlights
5. blown engine then polished motor/cryoed/port and polish/up compression
waiting on wheels believe it or not still on stockers
I went this way:
1. clear sidemarkers
2. exhaust/intake/comptech adj springs
3. hoses/valvecover/plug cover polish
4. wreck then CF hood and body kit/ap2 headlights
5. blown engine then polished motor/cryoed/port and polish/up compression
waiting on wheels believe it or not still on stockers
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Personally, I'm over the cleared/white lens look. I liked it when I was 16, but as I got older, I really like the stock amber lights....especially when running bronze or gold wheels!
I go more for that clean look.
I go more for that clean look.
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From: Chicago (ex London UK)
Originally Posted by North Star,Aug 3 2006, 09:54 AM
I kind of feel the same way about the suspension and ride height. The car already sits low, and with 06's, we got 17's on there.
I want to put on some 18's to close the wheel well gap some, but that's about it! To me, the suspension feels really good!!!
I want to put on some 18's to close the wheel well gap some, but that's about it! To me, the suspension feels really good!!!
for me I lowered the car first
then a few body mods
then a little audio
then a couple more body mods
then some rims
my car is still kinda stock
