So I am now totally hooked on taking the S out on track, and thinking about what to upgrade. The first thing I am doing is upgrading myself and going on a driver training course with Car Limits this week. But once I have improved my driving what would you all say are the best upgrades to make the S2000 even more of a track demon?

I'm thinking - 1) moving from Bridgestones to Yoko AD08 or possibly Toyo???
2) Brake upgrade - have moved from OEM to Stop Tech discs and pads but quite fancy replacing the whole system - can Brembos be fitted to S2Ks? Or another good , cheaper alternative?

any other, worthwhile, upgrades that will have significant impact?

 

Lots of really useful information here: https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/582...k-day-faq-v03/
IMHO as a veteran of well over 30 track days, the main thing to upgrade is you. Car Limits won't really teach you track techniques, though it is very useful.

So, make sure you always book instruction (I still do it, as there is always something you can learn).

There's no need to mess about with tyres at present, the Bridgestones are more than good enough for a novice.

Brakes are certainly worth thinking about improving, mostly for longevity. You almost certainly don't need a big brake kit, so really you should look to put some decent fluid in (Motul RBF600 or ATE Super Blue etc), and then some pads that are more suited to the track. Various options are discussed in some detail here: https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/103...hould-you-buy/

 

1. Driver training/tuition on the track you intend to drive
2. Brakes - front pads and disks plus some RBF600 like LG suggests
3. A good geo

After that you can then choose...

4. Coilovers and rear toe arms
5. Lower braces, especially the rear one
6. Tyres


...or at least that's the order I'd do it in

 

Id say getting your alignment sorted is by far the most important thing. From there monitoring and tweaking tyre pressures will get you a stable handling car.

After that brakes- good fluid and upgraded pads will stop fade and allow you to stay out for longer safer sessions.

Combine that with driver training adn that should keep you going for the rest of the year.

get some vids up

 

Brake kits are certainly not needed on an S2000. I raced over a whole season on standard calipers and not much out braked me, and never ever had fade.

Some good pads, fluid and a decent seat would be my starter.

 

After pads and brake fluid, an old set of 16" wheels with R888s on will have the most impact on cornering grip, braking and lap times.

As MB says no need to upgrade callipers for track days or even competition but OEM disks will suffer sooner or later if using harsher pads than OEM.

 

I've found EBC yellows all round with SRF and the brakes international cheapi disks to be problem free.

Doesn't cost the earth either.

 

Uprate the brakes and brake fluid. I wouldn't uprate tyres. Standard road tyres on 16s = lots of fun on track.

Sticky tyres = no oversteer for the average driver and no feedback where the limits are.

Above all though if your car isn't geo'd get it done prior to tracking it. A well balanced s2k is a pure joy to drive on track.

 

On my last trackday I cooked my brakes so I've fitted brake cooling ducts to them now.

I don't think there's much more that you need really, tyres if you're really keen. I've put Federal 595rsr's on mine as they are only ~£95 each. I haven't tracked them yet though.

 

I don't agree about tuition instead learn to drive your way and at your natural limits, however your two suggested upgrades (Tyres and Brakes/Fluid possibly but not essential if they are already in good order) but definitely your GEO, other than that the S is brilliant on the track as standard you don't need anything else IMO.