Best modifications to do first S2000

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Originally Posted by Newtype

mmm after looking around and stuff, i think im gonna decide the next mod to change the air filter to a K&N one. then after that probably change the exhaust so it allows better flow.
probably change the final drive much later on as its quite expensive.
Sounds good?

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thats how much it is... a good exhaust will cost more than that and headers almost double

the acceleration from changing the diff ratio is better than any na mods you could do

wait until your diff goes before you change your final drive, they're a ticking time bomb anyway :P

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Originally Posted by tamay_s2k

aozora is 100% right

the only reason i changed my rotors was because ive been advised that the 'ebc red stuff' pads can really give standard rotors a hard time, plus i seen it myself on my mates GTR. his red stuff chewed stock rotors but once he changed the rotors no more issues
.. plus mine havent been changed since ive had the car so they have dealt with 80000kms of driving
how much did u pay for the project mu pads?
recommend it????

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I love them! They chew through rotors, squeel on hot days and have heaps of dust but performance wise the initial bite, ability to hold high temps, maintain pedal feel are almost flawless. Very consistent pads..

I would recommend buying them directly from Japan. Front and rear set will set you back about $500 :) PM me if you need a contact.
But otherwise I get my rotors through OTR too.

A K&N FIPK kit or even a Injen/Fujita will set you back about $500 from memory and exhaust anywhere from $500 to up to $4000 :p

So a FD with just the drive part may be cheap in comparison, the labour will be atleast $600 if you take out the diff yourself... But theres still the Honda diff rebuild parts on top of that. Then a yellow box is needed to correct your speedo as it will be off after install. Then you also have to decide of you want to upgrade to an aftermarket clutch type diff... or a higher capacity rear diff casing (most failures are due to incorrect/bad installation or breakdown of fluids due to heat because of limited fluid capacity in the first place).
Like Tamay said, I'd would wait for it to break before doing anything... except I've been waiting a while haha.

ohhh okay :)

Put a front lip is the first thing I would do, it makes your S so much better.
If you dont care about the out look, go for an intake and exhaust would gain a bit power and make it sound better

okay ive decided to rather just waste money on a Air filter, im gonna get a CAI (either AEM V2 or K&N).

Cant decided which one as both have thier advantages,

anyone got any ideas?

There are alot of post for CAI's. Google is your friend.

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Originally Posted by VeYzZii

There are alot of post for CAI's. Google is your friend.

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Yes i know that...

http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/6344...intake-thread/

I was just wondering what OzHonda members thought.

Would be good to have a few people update the wiki:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showwiki.php?title=S2000

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Originally Posted by aozora

Like Tamay said, I'd would wait for it to break before doing anything... except I've been waiting a while haha.

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gimme ur car for 10 mins and she'll be ready for a rebuild :P
ive had the experience of blowing 6 shafts and 1 diff. cause? sitting on the floor and thinking the car is a silvia -.-
i have learnt from mistakes but lol

Lol I'll pass. Yeah don't know why Honda didn't learn from Nissan's diff design... Those things are indestructable :D Well almost... I've been babying my diff cause of all the stories I hear :p

Imo regarding the Intake, I went with K&N because of reputation, design (Not likely to get water sucked in) and gains. The AEM looks cleaner but given Melbournes weather, I didn't want to risk driving through floods and suck some water into the cylinders in the process...

Ive recently purchased a K&N FIPK and now waiting for it to be delivered.
Thanks for all comments and information, will update on how it goes.