Alex

On 27/04/2024 at 12:05, Avacado said:

And they are on.

 

Has that fender been repainted? That's a lot of orange peel...

9 hours ago, Avacado said:

I know that running season specific tires will always be better than all seasons, but I am not taking the time or energy required to change them. I'll take the performance hit. 

It takes around 1 hour max to change them if you take your time and make sure everything done properly (torqued to spec, copper grease on the hubs, check the PSI, clean them with a rinseless solution, etc).

Plus then you get the excuse to have a change of wheels and a different look.

Also, first wash of the season:

(this is actually before)

Glad I coated it last year, but the softtop is starting to show its age (nearly 20 years soon). Don't want to think about the cost of replacing it

I've owned this car the longest so far at 3.5 years compared to 3 for my Palio (white) and 2 for my Accord (silver), which is neat. Also, I feel like my cars from here on out will always be brightly or interestingly coloured. The yellow is still really neat, and I don't foresee it getting 'old'.

Just get good

I've driven in sub 0c temps with 'semi-slicks' - it's fun

The only surprise is that they didn't expect a halo product to quickly die down in interest? It has for all of their previous halo products.

Their ZMT is good, but even that I found it's just better to go with Watercool's version as it's much more pliable and doesn't harden over time.

10 minutes ago, ENTERPRISE said:

For some, for sure, but for those who need a product and are only interested in getting what they need, EK will still have plenty of buyers.

Corsair is quickly taking over the entry-level WC business, and I feel like the higher-end stuff is becoming less niche with a select few companies establishing themselves more and more in that space. Those that already go with Watercool, Optimum, etc., the 'bougie' stuff, wouldn't likely go back in a hurry to EK. And the entry-level anything business is always super competitive and has even less brand loyalty.

EK has been losing customers from both, and if this is how they handle things internally - I don't see them ever correcting either path. They have long been charging premium prices for mid-range products, and while we all hoped they'd right their ways... I don't think it's going to happen.

I'm planning on getting some RE71RS after these, AD08Rs just arent worth the cost/performance. They look mega neat, and I got them for free so can't complain.

Lol and my AD08Rs are going to actually get too old versus wear down on tread. I guess I'm just much gentler on tyres

3 hours ago, The Pook said:

 

that's like 1/5 1/100th the torque that my TDI makes, not bad

Cries in 162ft-lb

Nice, intake pipe looks a bit... blue?

How many stages are there btw?

Why runflats? They generally ride horribly and cost $$$

Costco loading area was quiet, so took some pics....

Not sure if I have added this here, but got the rear calipers replaced and brake fluid flushed because the RR caliper failed on my and started to slightly catch fire. Lost a centre cap in the process, and they're back ordered until June (Thanks Titan7....)

Other than that, the new exhaust is really nice and barely louder than stock until you got WOT above ~6k RPM. And I *really* need to get those bushings/mounts replaced because its getting tough to be smooth between gearshifts with the flobbery diff/engine/trans mounts.

Feels a bit like "Hey don't forget this sci-fi is still coming out" while Dune 2 is dominating the box office

7 hours ago, speed_demon said:

@Alex I found the only sticker I would ever dare put on an S2K.

 

Lol very accurate, the car kinda sucks with the top up. I've done top down in the snow before, it's fun honestly.

9 minutes ago, speed_demon said:

Your rockers are super clean! Not a speck of rust. I saw an S2K the other day that was all hacked up and sadly not all of these cars are getting well taken care of these days.

 

Saw an S14 240sx the other day too, was ziptied together and slammed. Bet it's still worth 18K even in that condition. Shame I sold all three of mine...

Yeah I'm going a bit OCD with this car. I go so far to clean and apply a spray-on ceramic underneath the car ever year.

I did replace the kick panel because it's common for sand to gather in the 'S2000' logo and scratch it up if you don't care for it. This plastic piece alone was $400...

So far in the winter I have:
- New Koyorad radiator
- New kick panels
- New exhaust
- New under bracing
- Copper anti-sieze on all underchassis bolts
- Replaced all the clips (very satisfying because the fender liners, etc. become super secure)
- New Recaro PP in the driver side
- Replaced access clips/plugs in the cabin
- Coolant/oil drain and refill.
- Adjusted handbrake tension
- Replaced brake/clutch fluid


Just ordered ID1050x injectors and have a new fuel pump carrier and Warlbro 255LPH ready to install - stock injectors are on the way out and I am very not comfortable hitting 97% duty cycle beyond 8k RPM.

Then, new bushings and mounts all-around are the next order of business along with a new waterpump and Fluidampr crank pulley.

I want this to be in as good of condition as possible. I have rather unrealistic standards too

I have been debating if long-term I want to go stand-alone ECU (Haltech, for example) with a custom screen instead of the OEM dash.... but thats for later.

Uh oh.....

Well, had to remove basically the entire front end to properly secure the lower front rad hose but at least it's done properly now.

Also for fun, this is how the engine bay looked when I first got the car:

New Koyorad installed and coolant flushed. Now just need to start it finally for spring this year to make sure all it is all working.

New front X brace and diff brace in, and changed the oil at the same time. Only need to replace the radiator and install the stiffened brake pedal then my winter upgrades will be complete.

Installed the Legalis R today, was actually a lot easier than I thought. Still need to do some of the braces underneath, but that's for another day.

It shaves off around 4-5kg, and should sound oem+

Old exhaust out

 

Side by side

In it goes...

Installed

On 26/02/2024 at 20:11, tictoc said:

It's been a minute since I was on the forum.  My daily is still going strong 33k miles on the new short block, and crossed 300k for the first time on any of my vehicles. 

 

 

Million mile WRX when?

Finally got the exhaust! Now to struggle to remove the stock exhaust, can't wait

On 18/02/2024 at 19:44, SoloCamo said:

 

How much weight saved going with those seats?   Still tempted to replace the driver seat only in my G37 with one as the "non-sport" edition seats I have in mine have me relying on the steering wheel and door (with my knee) for stability during remotely fast turns.   Really not wanting to give up too much cruising comfort though.

Honestly - not that much. Seat+rail is like 12-15kg total. The stock seat+rail is ~16-17kg. These were very difficult to install, as is expected with near zero space around them. I couldn't torque it, so just did guduntite.

These are more comfortable, look nicer, easier to clean+maintain, and most importantly actually hold you in. Wish it didn't have 'RECARO' in big letters, but of all the name brand bucket seats at least their name/logo is all right.

On 19/02/2024 at 03:57, Andrew said:

If you keep doing this kind of work on your car, soon you'll be exhausted.

Yes, thanks. My exhaust actually just arrived, so I need to go pick it up.

I'll do exhaust -> spoon subframe and trans braces -> koyo rad. Replacing the oil somewhere in between there.

Got a passenger seat to match.

Still got lots more to install....

On 14/02/2024 at 13:13, neurotix said:

Hey,

 

Does anyone have experience using Kailh Pro switches? I am interested in other clicky switches, the Kailh Pro Light Greens are one of the few Kailh clicky switches I haven't tried. I am open to suggestions for other switch manufacturers, I heard something about Glorious Panda switches and also Halos?

 

Any advice appreciated. Thanks.

I switched from MX Blues to Kailh box jades after trying pretty much every single clicky switch I could readily find.

I think they're the best clicky switch next to the Kailh box Navys, the MX Blues feel flimsy and plastic-y in comparison - and less uniform pressure across a wide range of keys.

I think the wider stem shape does help with that uniform feel to the keycap as well.

edit - also in that wide array of switch testing, I really liked the Gateron oil kings or whatever they're called. Never been a huge fan of linear switches but those are neat.