m4a1mustang's 5.0, S2000, and other cars thread

[m4a1mustang]

***READ FIRST***
Before you troll, think about the ban you'll likely receive as a result. This thread is for civil discussion of 5.0, S2K, and other vehicles. This is not to be a "370Z vs." thread, so if you want to do that, do it somewhere else. All trolls will be reported to AK & crew. Don't even try to come in this thread and

Now that we've got that over with :

So you all know about the 5.0, and I'll post more about what I have done to that one and have yet to do to it, but first I will introduce my latest toy, a 2005 Honda S2000:











My girl and I have been looking at these for a while and finally decided to get one as a joint project car. She was out of town for the weekend but trusted in me to find a good one, so I drove up to Philadelphia to check this one out last Thursday. I liked it and worked out a price, put a deposit down, and headed back home to figure out the logistics of picking it up.



The next day, I took the train back Philadelphia:



The dealer picked me up from the station and I went to sign the papers and take the car home.



Unfortunately, because I was an idiot, I told the dealership not to touch the car when I put the deposit down, so I picked it up with 1/5 tank of fuel. I decided I could make it out of Philadelphia and get fuel on the way to Delaware... I was wrong. I was out of fuel and had to get off two exits south of the airport. That was an adventure including many moments in which I thought I was going to die. I was yelled at, heckled, threatened, etc. But I made it, fueled up, and out as quickly as possible.

I will post more on the plans for the S2K, as well as the status and plans for the 5.0 when I have some more free time.

[TerribleONE]

Hey at least you won't forget purchasing it!

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Hey at least you won't forget purchasing it!

Yes, I love a good car buying story. With the 5.0 it was riding around in Lou's doorless 300ZX with no seat belts and panda rape. With the S it's almost getting killed by Philly thugs.

The best part is all week I was joking with JeffBlue, saying, "I hope I don't run into any kids up to no good in the neighborhood... because I don't want to have to go live with my auntie and uncle in Bel Air." I came close to making that a reality.

[Red__Zed]

In before inlinepro gets involved

Great looking S Steve!

[BigT]

Wow, you read my mind. I was thinking of a new project car this weekend and an S2000 was my decision. Perfect car to start auto-x/road-race with. However, my budget is small and will more than likely be forced to purchase an AP-1.

Congrats and good luck.

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by BigT

Wow, you read my mind. I was thinking of a new project car this weekend and an S2000 was my decision. Perfect car to start auto-x/road-race with. However, my budget is small and will more than likely be forced to purchase an AP-1.

Congrats and good luck.

Nothing wrong with the AP1s, you'll love it. I am absolutely in love with driving this car... amazing experience. My only complaint is that I waited this long to get one!

[Elysium]

Nice car. I've always liked these. A guy in my lapping group has one with a vortech supercharger kit and some r compounds who runs some really fast times around our home track. He doesn't even take care of it all that well either which makes it even more awesome!

[red6spd]

How many miles

[Red__Zed]

Originally Posted by BigT

Wow, you read my mind. I was thinking of a new project car this weekend and an S2000 was my decision. Perfect car to start auto-x/road-race with. However, my budget is small and will more than likely be forced to purchase an AP-1.

Congrats and good luck.

I honestly prefer the ap1 for track use. The interior isnt as nice, but the car is a little more balanced, and just a tad happier to rotate (in a good way)...not to mention the broader powerband.

[m4a1mustang]

Here's the 5.0:


Stopped with our group at the end of "The Dragon," ZDayZ 2011.

So far I have FRPP "Sport" axle back exhaust, Steeda cold-air intake with SCT tune, GT/CS front valence and BOSS 302 splitter (not the LS).

I have yet to install the following parts which I have at home:

Steeda Sport springs
Steeda heavy duty strut mounts
Koni yellow adjustable shocks/struts
Fays2 Watts Link

The car on stock suspension is pretty awesome, and will be even better with the new goodies.







It does need new summer tires. I was originally planning on Michelin PSS, but because I have the S now I need to decide if I still want to spend that much on tires or perhaps go with Continental DW instead. The S also needs summer rubber (it's on all seasons right now). I could buy Conti DW for both cars for the same price as PSS for just the 5.0.

Right now it's sitting on Dunlop WinterSport M3s:

[Jeffblue]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yes, I love a good car buying story. With the 5.0 it was riding around in Lou's doorless 300ZX with no seat belts and panda rape. With the S it's almost getting killed by Philly thugs.

The best part is all week I was joking with JeffBlue, saying, "I hope I don't run into any kids up to no good in the neighborhood... because I don't want to have to go live with my auntie and uncle in Bel Air." I came close to making that a reality.

nice car steve. Let me know when you want to send it down to Harry :P

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by Jeffblue

nice car steve. Let me know when you want to send it down to Harry :P

Too soon, Jr. But I know Harry wants a shot at my Honda 2000.

[FuszNissan]

Looks Clean. And I love the color.

[Jeffblue]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Too soon, Jr. But I know Harry wants a shot at my Honda 2000.

This will decimate all AFTER you put about fifteen grand in it or more, and if we have to, overnight parts from Japan.

[phelan]

i <3 s2000s. nice stable, stevie.